Bowery, vertical farmer, set to triple shelf space in Amazon’s Whole Foods

Bowery’s indoor farms cultivate a wide range of leafy greens, including arugula and baby butter lettuce, using a vertical farming approach. They also offer seasonal offerings known as Farmer’s Selection. Melissa Repko | CNBC Bowery, a pioneering vertical farming company, has secured an agreement with Amazon’s Whole Foods to triple the distribution of its salad …

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Alibaba’s Freshippo grocery stores expand in China prior to unit’s IPO

Alibaba’s Freshippo, also known as Hema, supermarkets have gained popularity for their exceptional selection of fresh seafood. Now, Alibaba has ambitious plans to take Freshippo public and expand its presence. Image credit: Costfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Alibaba’s grocery unit Freshippo is expanding its physical store footprint in China, as the company prepares …

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