What the Project Is
Farmvent: Onsite Farming Redefined is an all-in-one onsite vertical farming solution designed specifically for professional restaurants. It delivers a unique concept where ultra-fresh, locally grown produce is harvested just steps away from the plate. The original text walks through the benefits of reducing costs, eliminating food miles, and boosting sustainability by using smart vertical farming technology—trusted by leading chefs. There’s a clear emphasis on hyper-local sourcing, with chefs gaining direct access to produce grown on-site for unmatched flavor, peak ripeness, and top-tier quality, ensuring the freshest ingredients directly from the farm to the plate… It’s a revolutionary approach to how food is sourced and prepared at the restaurant level.
Main Benefit
Key figures and facts of the project include:
- Experiencing truly fresh produce harvested daily on-site.
- Eliminating food miles, reducing transport-related emissions to virtually zero.
- Offering continuous access to seasonal and specialty ingredients all year-round.
- Tailoring crop selection with over 30 varieties to meet specific culinary visions.
- Incorporating smart automation with Farmvent_OS seamlessly integrated the daily operations.
Tailored Crop Selection and Versatility
The project stands out for its adaptability in menus, where the tailored crop selection is at the heart of its offering. Restaurants have the freedom to choose from a diverse lineup of crops such as microgreens, herbs, and leafy greens. The method allows for customization, enabling chefs to match their culinary vision to the dynamically growing produce—each selected for its optimized taste, texture, and growth performance. The variety extends to the product lineup called ONE™, ONE MAX™, and ONE MINI™ to suit different kitchen environments ranging from compact spaces to high-demand operations, ensuring there’s an option for every setup.
State-of-the-Art FarmventOS Integration
Farmvent Onsite™ is complemented by the intuitive FarmventOS system—a visual platform that streamlines the entire growing process. This smart software system assists with crop planning, scheduling, and real-time automation, serving as an effective mentor to the vertical farm. With a user-friendly interface, the system displays a detailed plant library, visualizes the complete farm layout including each tray and layer, and automatically tracks crop status. This dynamic system includes a cultivation calendar and daily logs to plan sowing, harvesting, and routine tasks. It’s all about making the process clear and efficient while transforming the way food is grown in professional kitchens.
Onsite Farming Tailored to Your Kitchen
The technology is designed to integrate fully with a range of food service environments, from small restaurants and cafés to corporate caterers and large hospitality kitchens. With options like ONE™ for modular, compact setups and ONE MAX™ for high-demand scenarios, the solution adapts perfectly to individual needs. The emphasis on zero food miles means that ingredients are harvested just steps from the kitchen—no transport, no emissions, keeping the environmental footprint minimal. The perfectly balanced mix of smart hardware with on-demand support underpins this revolutionary approach to onsite vertical farming.
Project Impact on Sustainability
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – enhancing food security by providing a reliable onsite source of fresh produce.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – reducing waste and promoting sustainable supply chains.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – eliminating food miles and lowering carbon emissions through efficient, local production.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – innovating urban agriculture with a focus on energy efficiency and resource conservation.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – harnessing cutting-edge technology for modern food production.
Partner in Modern Dining
Farmvent redefines more than just the method of growing food—it is a partner in modern dining by delivering a fresh, sustainable, and efficient solution that bridges the gap between produce and plate. The system is specifically engineered for food service professionals, including restaurants, contract caterers, hotels, and corporate institutions, ensuring supply chain stability with fewer intermediaries. Restaurants benefit from rapid growing cycles, with many microgreens being harvest-ready within 7–14 days. With minimal setup requirements such as no special plumbing or ventilation needed, these plug-and-grow systems are self-contained and low-energy, designed to run seamlessly in busy professional kitchens. The project truly marries technology with culinary innovation, creating the future of in-store vertical farming—where every dish begins onsite with the promise of unmatched freshness.
