AeroFarms successfully exits Chapter 11

Added on 19 September 2023

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AeroFarms emerges fully funded from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, backed by a group of existing investors led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech. The company focuses on ramping up its flagship operation in Danville, Virginia, targeting profitability by the end of 2023. AeroFarms microgreens are now available in over 2,000 retail locations across the U.S., including Whole Foods Market. Molly Montgomery, a veteran in the food and agriculture industry, is appointed as the Acting CEO and Executive Chairperson of AeroFarms. According to Nielsen syndicated data, AeroFarms is the fastest-growing packaged salad greens brand by revenue in the U.S.

AeroFarms, Inc., a Certified B Corporation and a leader in indoor vertical farming announced today that it has successfully completed its restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The approval for its Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) came from the bankruptcy court and involves a group of existing investors led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech (GFA), including an expanded relationship with Doha Venture Capital.

Strengthening Financials

The restructuring process has substantially fortified AeroFarms’ balance sheet, enabling the company to focus on its flagship operation in Danville, Virginia. The company has eliminated spending on all projects that do not contribute to the Danville Farm’s growth, accelerating its path to profitability. Since the Danville Farm began operations in September 2022, its revenues have consistently increased to meet growing consumer demand. The company aims to complete the ramp-up of its Danville operation by the end of 2023.

Consumer Demand and Market Presence

Consumer demand for AeroFarms’ microgreen products is robust. The Danville Farm grows and distributes high-quality microgreens with robust flavor and higher nutrient density than traditional greens. These products are now available in over 2,000 retail locations across the United States, including Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and in regional locations of Ahold Delhaize, Harris Teeter, and H-E-B, among others.

Leadership Changes

To guide AeroFarms through its next growth phase, Molly Montgomery, a food and agricultural industry veteran, has been appointed as the Acting CEO and Executive Chairperson of the AeroFarms Board of Directors. Montgomery brings invaluable operational experience from successfully scaling profitable businesses within the fresh food sector.