Taylor Farms announced that it has acquired Equinox Growers, a state-of-the-art leafy greens greenhouse located in Louisa, Virginia, from Generate Capital. The transaction marks the company’s largest investment to date in controlled-environment agriculture and reinforces its strategy to expand supply capabilities and diversify production methods.

The facility is the largest commercial greenhouse in the Mid-Atlantic and utilizes advanced technology to produce a wide range of high-quality leafy greens. As part of the deal, Equinox Growers’ existing team will continue to manage operations while the facility becomes fully integrated into Taylor Farms’ broader product portfolio and cold-chain logistics network.

The acquisition is expected to enhance Taylor Farms’ ability to deliver fresher, locally grown produce to consumers across the Eastern United States. By combining Equinox Growers’ scale with its own distribution infrastructure, Taylor Farms aims to improve supply reliability and accessibility in a category experiencing strong consumer demand.

The controlled-environment agriculture lettuce segment has been expanding at approximately 25% year over year, driven by consumer preferences for freshness, consistency, and year-round availability. The company believes this transaction positions it to play a more significant role in a rapidly growing segment of the packaged salad market.

Taylor Farms, headquartered in Salinas, California, is a global producer of salads and fresh foods with operations across North America and Europe. The company continues to invest in innovation and supply chain capabilities to meet evolving consumer demand.

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“Retailers and consumers alike are increasingly seeking long-term, reliable access to greenhouse grown produce. We’re taking a major step forward into controlled-environment agriculture as this acquisition allows us to continue diversifying our raw product supply—both in geography and growing method—while meeting the rising demand for high-quality greenhouse-grown salads.”
T. Bruce Taylor, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product, Taylor Farms

“This greenhouse is led by a world-class group of growers and operators with more than 120 years of combined experience. With a focus on freshness, flavor, and value, we are excited to grow our greenhouse programs in our brands and our customer partners’ brands.”
Sydney Ramskill, Vice President of CEA, Taylor Farms

“We’re incredibly proud of the hard work our team has put into developing this facility and creating an operation that is truly worthy of a partner like Taylor Farms. Seeing Taylor Farms’ strong commitment to the CEA space is both energizing and inspiring, and we’re delighted to support their vision.”
John McMahon, President, Equinox Growers