The funds will allow GoodLeaf to expand, with plans for new farms in Calgary and Montreal. A release said that while Canada has a significant amount of indoor greenhouse production, lettuce remains“The traditional sourcing of leafy greens in Canada from California and Arizona is a problem now, and will continue to be a problem,” GoodLeaf Farms CEO Barry Murchie said.GoodLeaf plans to be able to supply Canadian consumers from coast to coast.
The Calgary and Montreal farms will add 200,000 square feet to GoodLeaf’s production capacity, which the company says will result in about two million pounds of leafy greens annually.It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. Our SaltWire team is always watching out for the place we call home.