Vertical Farming Case Study: Vertical Roots

More Freshness,
Less Plastic

Vertical Roots, the largest hydroponic container-farming operation in the U.S., aimed to replace its traditional clamshell packaging with a smarter produce packaging solution—one that would extend shelf life, be more eco-friendly, reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and provide a superior customer experience. It was a tall order, but Belmark rose to the challenge with a turnkey packaging solution spanning package design, prototyping, and testing and partnerships with trusted third-party vendors.

Partnering with Belmark provided all of these solutions under one umbrella, saving Vertical Roots time and resources while letting it stay focused on what it does best—producing fresh, flavorful, sustainably grown produce.

SEE HOW THEY DID IT

Reduce
plastic

30% plastic saved by switching to Belmark film lidding

Increase
shelf life

30% extended product shelf life

Reduce
costs

35% cost savings after switching to new packaging

Reduce
environmental impact

100% post-consumer recycled plastic used in new packaging

“When we first met with the Belmark team, we knew we were meeting with a vendor who listened to their customer and put service and quality at the top of the list.”

—Andrew Hare, Cofounder and General Manager, Vertical Roots