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AppHarvest announced the addition of Ciara Burnham and Geof Rochester to its board of directors, enhancing its focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices. Burnham, an experienced investor, will serve on the audit and nominating-governance committees, while Rochester, a CSR expert, will contribute to brand-building initiatives. Their appointments follow the departure of early investors Dave Chen and J.D. Vance. The company aims to strengthen its commitment to building a resilient food system using innovative technology and sustainable methods.
AppHarvest has acquired Root AI, known for its robot Virgo, with a transaction value of approximately $60 million, consisting of cash and stock. This acquisition aims to enhance AppHarvest's capabilities in sustainable food production, utilizing data collected by Virgo to optimize operations and yield predictions in controlled environment agriculture. Root AI's CEO, Josh Lessing, is appointed as AppHarvest's Chief Technology Officer, bringing expertise in AI farming technologies. The move is expected to bolster AppHarvest's mission of providing reliable, sustainable food sources.
AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH, APPHW) announced its first harvest of Tomatoes on the Vine, set to reach Kroger grocery stores this week. This follows the successful launch of Beefsteak tomatoes in January. The Morehead, Kentucky facility, one of the largest high-tech indoor farms in the U.S., is fully utilizing its acreage for tomato production, expecting around 45 million pounds annually. All tomatoes are grown sustainably, chemical pesticide-free, and using 100% recycled rainwater. AppHarvest aims to expand its distribution to other national retailers shortly.
AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH, APPHW) has acquired a controlled environment agriculture facility in Morehead, Kentucky, from Equilibrium for $125 million. This strategic purchase aims to reduce operating costs by eliminating lease expenses and leveraging low-interest debt for investor returns. The Morehead facility recently achieved a record harvest of over 120,000 pounds of tomatoes in one day. AppHarvest also raised its revenue outlook for 2021 due to strong crop yields and favorable market pricing.