Kroger expands partnership with Gotham Greens

Per a press release, grocery store chain Kroger is expanding its retail partnership with Gotham Greens.

Currently, Kroger carries Gotham’s products in more than 300 stores. The release states that the plan is to expand to almost 1,000 stores by the end of 2023. In addition, an expansion of Gotham Greens’ plant-based drips, cooking sauces and dressing will reach nearly 2,000 stores.

“We’re proud to expand our collaboration with Gotham Greens as we work together to bring fresh, local, high-quality and longer-lasting produce to our customers in an environmentally sustainable way,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group vice president of fresh merchandising. “Gotham Greens’ state-of-the-art, climate-controlled greenhouses reduce the number of days the products spend between harvest and our store shelves, while removing unpredictable weather challenges and improving product quality and shelf life. These factors ultimately reduce food waste, both in stores and in consumers’ homes.”

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“Kroger and Gotham Greens share a commitment to building a more resilient and equitable food system, putting people and our planet at the forefront of everything we do,” said Viraj Puri, cofounder and CEO of Gotham Greens. “With increasing climate and supply chain related issues facing our food system, it’s more important than ever to bring innovative farming solutions that grow high-quality produce while using fewer precious natural resources. Gotham Greens is growing fast, and we look forward to bringing our brand to new markets in the coming months.”

Kroger and Gotham Greens have been working together since 2020.