Safeway, Kroger, and other food stores are continually increasing their vertical farming investments and produce options. There are several reasons for this. From getting fresher and cheaper produce options, to adjusting their supply chain altogether with a shift toward more vertical farming dependence, this is a trend that is expected to continue to grow.

Not only does it offer those fresh and cheaper options but it also enables those retailers to become some of the most innovative in the market, setting them far ahead of their competitors who don't have this embedded into their business yet.

Stores like Safeway and others are going to use the vertical farming operations to be able to grow all year round and they will be growing without any chemicals and pesticides etc, offering crops grown with 90+ percent less water.

Reducing Transportation By 90 Percent For Produce

Often you will find that your fresh produce at the grocery store has been shipped from hundreds or thousands of miles away.

By having vertical farming operations it gives those stores more opportunity to do something that reduces that transportation time by as much as 90 percent or more.

This worldwide market is expected to continue growing to possibly reach $12 billion or more within a few years from now. With Whole Foods, Safeway, and others implementing this growing option, it might not be that long before we see many other stores and perhaps even hotels and restaurants also doing the same.

From office buildings to rooftop spaces and other areas, this growing method has enabled many people around the world already to get creative and save money while producing more.