Huvster Vertical Farming Starts Operations In Europe
BY OLIVIER KAPPETEIN / SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR EUROPE
Unfortunately, there are still too many regions in the world where fresh food is a luxury. A large number of countries still import the majority of their leafy greens and vegetables, which on average require a journey of more than 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) before they are finally consumed. These long-distance food transports not only damage the environment, but food also loses freshness and much of its nutritional value along the way.
Our current food system is inherently unsustainable, as evidenced by the fact that more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions are due to the current state of this industry. The restructuring of both transportation and the production methods of our food is vital if we want to preserve a healthy and sustainable future.
However, emissions and food security are not the only problem factors facing agriculture. We are dealing with a constantly growing world population approaching 10 billion by 2050, this means millions of people to feed and limited resources to do so unless we intend to strip this world of its last bits of beauty. natural to create space, we must think alternatively.
Huvster by Verde Compacto was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose and vision: to reconnect the world with fresh and locally grown food, while helping countries reduce carbon emissions. After almost 5 years, we are still as motivated to pursue this mission as we were when we started. We are fortunate to have seen a growing demand for hydroponic equipment in the United States, and as the market develops further, this growth is expected to continue. As a result, we have decided that it is time for us to share our knowledge and experience with the rest of the world as well.
Everyone has a role to play in ensuring that our future is free from such concerns. We are no exception to this and as such we have started to coordinate our global expansion over the last year. With growing activity in the Middle East, Africa, South and North America, we are confident to be a global organization in no time. And with this goal in mind, we are proud to announce the creation of our first international office in Europe!
Europe is made up of many individual countries, all grappling with their own problems in agriculture. In western and southern Europe, growing urban areas and increasing droughts are requiring structural changes in food supply lines. At the same time, farming as a profession is becoming less and less popular and most nations are increasingly dependent on imports of "fresh" food. However, there is a lot of unused space left in these urban areas, space that could be used to move agricultural practices from the countryside to the heart of a city. For example, London has seen many vertical farms appear all over the city, from rooftops to tube tunnels, and even inside houses. By relocating food production in this way,
Therefore, our role in Europe will be aimed at helping existing companies deal with problems within their respective regions and also helping local people to gain easier access to fresh and healthy food to which they still didn't have access. Our dedicated and expert team, both in Europe and Mexico, will spare no effort to make our vision come true.
For more information on our plans for Europe, please visit our website www.huvster.com
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