Stacked Farm Company Research Report

1. Company Overview

Name

Stacked Farm

Mission of the Company

To revolutionise farming practices and food production by delivering cost-effective, nutritious, and pristine fresh produce from seed to pack with no human intervention.

Founded

2017 by Daniel Tzvetkoff

Key People

Daniel Tzvetkoff (Founder)

Headquarters

Queensland, Australia

Number of Employees

48 (majority being engineers)

Revenue

No information is available

Known For

Stacked Farm is recognized for its fully automated indoor vertical farms, using proprietary technology to produce premium quality produce with exceptional efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

2. Products

Products Offered

High-Level Description

Stacked Farm offers a variety of leafy greens and herbs grown using fully automated vertical farming systems. Their proprietary technology ensures the produce is grown, harvested, and packaged without human intervention, enhancing both efficiency and quality.

Key Features

1. Market-leading 18-day shelf life: Outperforming traditionally farmed produce, which typically only has a 9-day shelf life.
2. Non-GMO: Ensures that the produce is natural and safe.
3. 100% Traceability: From farm to table, ensuring the highest standards of food safety.
4. No Washing Required: Due to the controlled environment, produce comes ready to eat.
5. ‘Tune-able’ Taste and Texture: Customized flavor and texture according to customer needs.
6. Unrivalled Food Safety Standards: Exceeds organic lab testing requirements.
7. Controlled Environment Growing: Not affected by external weather, leading to consistent quality.
8. Sustainable Practices: Zero-waste water system, reduced carbon footprint, and use of organic growing medium.

3. Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company

September 27, 2023: Secured bronze in the 2023 Australian Financial Review Innovation Awards.

June 27, 2023: Strengthened their board and investment strategy with inputs from major investors.

New Products Launched

Bespoke lettuce developed for the fast-food chain Grill’d, designed for efficiency in use (70 burgers per kilo compared to 50 from standard products).

New Features Added to Existing Products

Implementation of machine learning to improve quality control and efficiency.

Development of a fully automated Farm Operating System overseeing all processes from seed to bag.

New Partnerships

June 6, 2024: Collaborated with Forbes Australia for media coverage.

June 21, 2023: Accepted into the Australian arm of the United Nations Global Compact, committing to uphold 10 principles focused on sustainable and responsible business practices.

September 26, 2023: Partnership with Agrana food processor for indoor farming trials on berry cultivation.

Additional Information

Sustainability Initiatives

Water Usage: Implements a zero-waste water system that continually recycles all used water in a closed environment.

Energy Consumption: Urban farming substantially reduces food miles and designs lighting to be 47% more energy efficient.

Carbon Footprint: CO2 generated is used efficiently, reducing up to ~22,000 MTs per annum, per farm.

Growing Medium: 100% organic and suitable for anaerobic digesters.

Vertical Farms Specifications

Facility Footprint: Current facility spans 6,588 sqm with 2,144 sqm operating farm footprint.

Output: Produces over 400 tonnes of herbs and leafy greens annually.

Staff Efficiency: Operates with minimal staff due to high automation levels.

Expansion Plans: Aiming for global expansion with new facilities in Melbourne and potential sites in the USA.

Conclusion

Stacked Farm stands at the forefront of agricultural technology, leveraging automation and proprietary technology to deliver high-quality produce while maintaining sustainability and efficiency in production processes. Their ongoing developments and strategic partnerships underline their innovative approach and ambition for global expansion.