He's flown boxes of aid into Gaza, funded struggling restaurants at the height of the pandemic, and in yet another bid to feed the hungry, chef José Andrés has put his face behind what he calls "the future of farming."
On Wednesday, the culinary celebrity toured Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the country, to congratulate the business as it celebrates four years in Nottingham. The Maryland farming operation is the corporation's second-largest venture, with layers of crops from strawberries to spinach growing in conditions managed by company software.
Vertical farming practices have grown in popularity within the last five years, especially in cities where space for traditional farms doesn't exist, with some calling it a potential solution to food insecurity.
"Can you think of a better partner than José Andrés?" asked Colin O'Neil, head of public policy for Bowery Farming. The long-time investor has been declared the farm's "culinary coach," offering biting advice on the flavor profile of lettuce strains, such as the warehouse's wasabi arugula or lemon basil.
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