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A visit to YesHealth iFarm, Taiwan

Stella Tsai and Jesper Hansen in front of the YesHealth iFarm
Stella Tsai and Jesper Hansen in front of the YesHealth iFarm
YesHealth develops its own gelponics, also refered to as gelpaste, as growing media for its crops
YesHealth develops its own gelponics, also refered to as gelpaste, as growing media for its crops
This in-house developed growing method is used in all YesHealth's partner farms
This in-house developed growing method is used in all YesHealth's partner farms
The paste dissolves after the plant roots are fully grown out 
The paste dissolves after the plant roots are fully grown out 
Based in Taoyuan City, just 30 minutes from Taipei, the 12,000 m² farm consists of 14 layers.
Based in Taoyuan City, just 30 minutes from Taipei, the 12,000 m² farm consists of 14 layers.
Dating back to 2017 when this farm was built, YesHealth delivers about 1,000 kg of fresh produce every day to the market
Dating back to 2017 when this farm was built, YesHealth delivers about 1,000 kg of fresh produce every day to the market
"As with all our partner farms, we first go manual to test the production process, and from there, we gradually move into automation."
"As with all our partner farms, we first go manual to test the production process, and from there, we gradually move into automation."
Jesper Hansen, CCO at YesHealth Group: "The purpose is to show what we are doing and how we are doing it, to educate the consumer and develop the market through trust, transparency, and a purpose of eating healthier."
Jesper Hansen, CCO at YesHealth Group: "The purpose is to show what we are doing and how we are doing it, to educate the consumer and develop the market through trust, transparency, and a purpose of eating healthier."
Green Kale
Green Kale
The expandable trays allow for efficient use of grow space, and remove inefficient labor 
The expandable trays allow for efficient use of grow space, and remove inefficient labor 
"This farm has been serving as a test bed for new technologies, transitioning from manual to semi-automated and fully automated systems as processes are refined"
"This farm has been serving as a test bed for new technologies, transitioning from manual to semi-automated and fully automated systems as processes are refined"
Green flame
Green flame
Coriander
Coriander
Romaine
Romaine
They 14-layered farm
They 14-layered farm
10 years ago, vs now! "Let's give you a tour that visitors will get when they come to our farm."
10 years ago, vs now! "Let's give you a tour that visitors will get when they come to our farm."
Visitors are welcomed in YesHealth's experience center where they can taste lettuce, herbs, and so, and will be introduced to the basics of hydroponics. 
Visitors are welcomed in YesHealth's experience center where they can taste lettuce, herbs, and so, and will be introduced to the basics of hydroponics. 
YesHealth mixes its own fertilizers to keep every chain in-house and have full control over its plant nutrients
YesHealth mixes its own fertilizers to keep every chain in-house and have full control over its plant nutrients
On the right side, YesHealth is showcasing its various LED innovations from the past years
On the right side, YesHealth is showcasing its various LED innovations from the past years
On the right side, YesHealth is showcasing its various LED innovations from the past years
On the right side, YesHealth is showcasing its various LED innovations from the past years
Jesper is imitating his father-in-law when he demonstrates his morning stretching routine
Jesper is imitating his father-in-law when he demonstrates his morning stretching routine
YesHealth's wall of fame: demonstrating all the company milestones over the past years 
YesHealth's wall of fame: demonstrating all the company milestones over the past years 
The supermarket which holds all YesHealth's produce, local CEA producers and domestic producers of meat, fish, and other products
The supermarket which holds all YesHealth's produce, local CEA producers and domestic producers of meat, fish, and other products
Besides the exhibition, there's an event center, a kids play corner, and a demo kitchen to showcase recipes
Besides the exhibition, there's an event center, a kids play corner, and a demo kitchen to showcase recipes
On its social media channels, the company shows consumers how to integrate fresh produce in local or international dishes 
On its social media channels, the company shows consumers how to integrate fresh produce in local or international dishes 
Product diversification: probiotics made from kale
Product diversification: probiotics made from kale
Kale probiotics
Kale probiotics
Besides Kale probiotics, YesHealth is collaborating with like-minded suppliers of nutritional supplements
Besides Kale probiotics, YesHealth is collaborating with like-minded suppliers of nutritional supplements
The company also has a pesto sauce line which is used in the salads served at the restaurant and cafe on-site
The company also has a pesto sauce line which is used in the salads served at the restaurant and cafe on-site
Farm to fork
Farm to fork
The cherry on top: a fresh smoothie, a hamburger, and a salad all locally sourced.
The cherry on top: a fresh smoothie, a hamburger, and a salad all locally sourced.