New York-based vertical farming company Bowery has launched three new salad kits, expanding the company’s offerings beyond leafy greens, herbs and two types of strawberries.
“At Bowery, our mission is to grow food smarter, for more people, in more places,” Katie Seawell, chief commercial officer, said in a news release. “The launch of salad kits will help us meet booming consumer demand in the ready-to-eat category.”
The release said Bowery salad kits will launch in three varieties: Zesty Caesar with roasted chickpeas and crunchy parm crisps; Avocado Ranch, with pepitas and tortilla strips; and Balsamic Vinaigrette, with pita chips, dried cranberries and roasted cashews. All kits, ranging from 310 to 360 calories, feature a base of Crispy Leaf, Bowery’s crunchy, modern spin on iceberg lettuce, the company said.
The kits will be available via major distributors such as Baldor Specialty Foods and Four Seasons, as well as major retail locations such as Wakefern and Giant stores on a rolling basis throughout the fall and winter, according to the release.
The release said the three kits will also be available in the produce aisle at local independent grocers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region beginning this September, including Eataly (Flatiron and downtown New York City locations).
Now serving more than 1,100 grocery stores, Bowery opened its largest, most technologically advanced farm yet in Bethlehem, Pa., earlier this year, the company said. In 2022, Bowery also broke ground on two additional commercial farms in Locust Grove, Ga., and Arlington, Texas, according to the release.