Affinor had previously announced, on February 21, 2018, that it had signed an exclusive license agreement with Vertical Designs Aruba. Due to some legal obstacles during the incorporation process, VDA Vertical Designs Aruba VBA was incorporated in place of Vertical Designs Aruba. Affinor and VDA Vertical Designs Aruba VBA are in the process of finalizing a new amended licensing agreement.
Nick Brusatore, CEO, commented that "This is absolutely thrilling news for the company, VDA Vertical Designs Aruba VBA and the country of Aruba. Not only will this project have a substantial, and lasting, economic impact on Aruba, but this will be the first step in revolutionizing the farming industry in the Caribbean. This is the perfect showcase for our vertical farming technology and we hope this will act as a catalyst for other vertical farming projects around the world."