Dive Summary:
- Whole Foods has announced plans to team up with Gotham Greens to construct a 20,000 square foot greenhouse atop its new store in Gowanus, Brooklyn, which is slated to open in mid-2013.
- The greenhouse will supply fresh and local produce year round to all of Whole Foods' stores in the New York City area.
- The company claims that this is the first commercial greenhouse attached to a retail store that actually provides food.
From the article:
In partnership with Whole Foods, Gotham Greens will design, build and operate the hydroponic greenhouse. Its completion will coincide with the Gowanus store’s opening in fall 2013. ...