With an estimated revenue of $200 million, the merger brings fresh, locally grown, and climate-resilient produce with enhanced technology and operational excellence.
80 Acres Farms® and Soli Organic® announced a strategic merger to form one of the world’s largest and most advanced indoor farming networks, bringing together decades of leadership in indoor farming. The newly formed company, with projected first-year revenues approaching $200 million, will operate under the 80 Acres Farms name and be headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio.
The merger combines 80 Acres Farms’ GroLoop™ platform, an integrated system of hardware, software, and environmental controls designed for precision, automation, and scalability across the entire farm network, with Soli Organic’s longstanding retail footprint and agronomic expertise, developed over more than 35 years of commercial production.
Highlights:
- National scale and reach. Building on Soli’s existing commercial strength, the company will serve more than 17,000 retail locations across the U.S., supported by a farm and logistics network designed for regional redundancy and just-in-time delivery.
- Clear path to continued growth. With seven nationally distributed vertical farms, the company has the capacity to grow 15-20 million pounds of fresh produce annually, meeting current customer demand while leaving room for retail expansion.
- Diversified, high-velocity product portfolio. From salad blends and salad kits to a full line of herbs to tomatoes and microgreens, the company will offer a wide range of fresh, clean, ready-to-eat products tailored to retail, convenience, and foodservice needs.
- Proven technology and data platform. The Infinite Acres® GroLoop™ platform integrates engineering, biology, and technology to deliver precise environmental control. It enables higher yields, better flavor, and consistent quality while minimizing input costs. AI-powered insights improve crop optimization, forecasting, inventory planning, and distribution, reducing waste and boosting supply chain responsiveness. Soli Organic’s proprietary organic growing system, developed over decades of commercial production, complements GroLoop’s capabilities to create one of the most reliable and efficient platforms in the industry.
- Operational depth and experience. The integration unites veteran teams in engineering, plant science, operations, and food safety, strengthening the company’s technical foundation and accelerating innovation across the network. It also unites proven branding, marketing, and merchandising capabilities to support long-term retail growth and customer engagement. The merger will benefit from strategic investments over the past 18 months—a salad dressing line from Reunion Foods, the Israeli biotech company Plantae Biosciences, and facilities and IP from vertical farming pioneer Kalera—that have strengthened the company’s capabilities and prepared it for further growth.
- End-to-end supply chain efficiency. With vertically integrated operations and real-time visibility, the combined company will reduce food waste, improve freshness, and deliver consistent, reliable service nationwide.
“Vertical farming is entering the next phase of business maturity, and it’s about execution, efficiency, and results. This merger unites two top operators that, together, have the scale, economics, and teams to deliver the results that the industry has been waiting for. Both companies have spent decades developing enhanced technology, improving operations, and building winning brands. Our value proposition is clear: fresher, better-tasting produce that’s pesticide- and heavy metal-free, locally grown, climate-resilient, and built for shelf life,” said Mike Zelkind, co-founder of 80 Acres Farms and CEO of the combined company.
Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, current co-chairman of Soli Organic, and a board member of the combined company said, “Retailers today want differentiated products, surety of supply, and a compelling story. Given recent trade volatility, indoor agriculture is playing an increasingly important role for retailers. The combined company checks all the boxes: great product quality, increased product portfolio, supply chain resilience, and enhanced customer choice through both vertical farming and field-grown organic products.”
