AEROFARMS® CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH COSTCO

AeroFarms Microgreens Now Available in Over 250 Costco Locations

DANVILLE, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AeroFarms, the leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market and a Certified B Corporation, is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its partnership with Costco, with AeroFarms microgreens now available in approximately 250 Costco warehouses nationwide. Building on the success of the AeroFarms 6oz. Micro Rainbow Mix with Costco, AeroFarms recently launched a seasonal Micro Broccoli product to be featured in select Costco locations during January's Healthy Habits month.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Costco to bring our innovative, flavorful, and highly nutritious microgreens to Costco members as a new staple for a healthy eating lifestyle," said Dane Almassy, SVP of Sales & Marketing at AeroFarms. "Costco has been a tremendous partner in building this high-growth microgreens segment within the leafy greens category. We are proud to offer Costco year-round supply of our microgreens from a farm that is weather-resilient and uses 90% less water and 230x less land than traditional field farming."

AeroFarms is the leading supplier in the US microgreens category, with over 70% retail market share. Consumer interest continues to grow as people discover the robust flavors, versatility, and exceptional nutritional benefits of microgreens. Historically used as a garnish, microgreens are now embraced not only as a substitute for leafy greens on soups and sandwiches, but as the base ingredient for center-of-the-plate salads. According to studies by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and University of Maryland, microgreens can contain 5x to 40x more of specific phytonutrients and vitamins than their mature plant counterparts.

AeroFarms operates a state-of-the-art indoor vertical farm in Danville, Virginia, utilizing patented aeroponics technology, robotics, automated conveyance, AI and machine learning. These proprietary technologies have enabled AeroFarms to deliver a truly differentiated product on an economically viable basis, with extended shelf life, high nutrient density, and superior taste — without the need to wash before eating.

About AeroFarms
New AeroFarms, Inc. (AeroFarms) is the leading US provider of microgreens, commanding over 70% of the retail market share¹. As consumer demand for microgreens continues to grow, AeroFarms is redefining the produce category by offering products celebrated for their robust flavor, versatility, and extended shelf life. AeroFarms microgreens are highly nutritious, offering 5x to 40x the phytonutrients of its mature vegetable counterpart^2,3. Grown without pesticides, our microgreens are offered in a convenient, ready-to-eat, no-wash-required format. AeroFarms is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, leveraging patented aeroponics technology, automated conveyance systems, robotics, AI and machine learning to cultivate healthy plants that thrive. AeroFarms uses 100% renewable energy and is climate-resilient, growing plants year-round, regardless of geography or weather conditions. Compared to traditional open field farming, AeroFarms uses 90% less water and 230x less land. AeroFarms maintains high food quality standards, achieving a perfect SQF score of 100% from its 2024 FDA audit. As a Certified B Corporation, AeroFarms is dedicated to meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance while driving innovation and sustainability in agriculture. Learn more at www.aerofarms.com. 

Sources

1. Niesen IQ Latest 52 Weeks W/E 11/2/24 and internal AeroFarms calculations.

2. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 2012.

3. Mighty Microgreens. University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 2012.

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