An expansive 3-acre facility dedicated to cultivating a variety of leafy greens is up and running in Pasco. Local Bounti's facility at 950 S. Elm Ave. uses a patented technology that "seamlessly blends the advantages of vertical and greenhouse cultivation, setting the stage for a new era in sustainable agriculture," the company said.
The technology is called "stack and flow." Local Bounti will use it to cultivate leafy greens such as spring mix, green leaf, red and green leaf blend, butter lettuce and romaine crisp for the Pacific Northwest market. "These premium greens are carefully nurtured in our state-of-the-art facility, ensuring they reach consumers at the peak of freshness, flavor and nutritional value," the company said.
It also will be expanding its chef-inspired line of Grab & Go Salad kids featuring greens from the Pasco facility. Varieties include Artisanal Chicken Caesar, Memphis Style BBQ Chicken, Sweet Poppy Power and Modern Greek.
The Pasco facility recently became operational. The Montana-based Local Bounti launched in 2018, announcing its Pasco plans in 2021. Construction on the multimillion facility got underway that year but paused for a time in 2022 while Local Bounti closed a deal to acquire the California-based indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group, Inc., which operates as Pete's.
Work at the Pasco site resumed that fall.
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