In a collaboration with BoomGrow, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa in Malaysia is reimagining the food ecosystem through an on-site technology-driven hydroponic farm. Here, they will harvest their very own organic produce, clean greens. They will also specialize in “cold climate” greens and herbs that will be used throughout the resort.
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