en.Wedoany.com Report, On March 24, 2026, Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms announced the acquisition of the Equinox Growers greenhouse located in Louisa, Virginia, from Generate Capital. This strategic move aims to enhance the stable supply capacity of fresh leafy greens through controlled environment agriculture technology, meeting the growing demand in the U.S. Eastern market.
Equinox Growers is the largest commercial greenhouse in the Mid-Atlantic region, utilizing advanced technology to grow a variety of high-quality leafy greens. As a controlled environment agriculture facility, it will continue to be managed by the existing team and integrated into Taylor Farms' product portfolio and cold-chain logistics network. By combining greenhouse scale with the distribution network, this acquisition is expected to improve product freshness and make locally grown leafy greens more accessible.
T. Bruce Taylor, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Products, stated: "The demand from retailers and consumers for reliable supplies of greenhouse-grown produce continues to grow. This acquisition is a key step for us in the controlled environment agriculture space, helping to diversify our raw material supply geographically and by cultivation method, while responding to market demand for high-quality greenhouse salads."
Sydney Ramskill, Vice President of CEA, noted: "The greenhouse is operated by an experienced team with a combined experience of over 120 years. We focus on freshness, flavor, and value, and look forward to expanding greenhouse programs within our own brands and partner brands." Equinox Growers President John McMahon added: "The team has worked diligently to develop the facility. We are proud to partner with Taylor Farms and support their vision in the CEA field."
Controlled environment agriculture lettuce is one of the faster-growing categories in packaged salads, with an annual growth rate of approximately 25%, primarily driven by consumer demand for fresh, crisp, and year-round available products. Through this acquisition, Taylor Farms plans to play a more significant role in areas with strong market momentum. Taylor Farms is a family-owned business with production facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Western Europe, with a core commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
