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The story of Berkshire

How automation made CEA lettuce production profitable

Welcome to the story of Berkshire

Berkshire Produce

Berkshire Produce is a leading US based grower and distributor of fresh vegetables, with a strong focus on year round, locally produced lettuce. From its controlled environment agriculture facility, Berkshire combines advanced growing conditions with scalable production to deliver consistent quality to retail and foodservice customers across the United States.

Driven by increasing demand for reliable, locally grown leafy greens, Berkshire Produce continues to invest in automation and cultivation optimization. The goal is clear: increase production capacity, streamline labor intensive processes, and ensure predictable yields and consistent product quality within a high performance CEA operation.

The challenge

Creating an entire line for the proces from seed to transportation.

Thanks to the systems of Flier Systems, Berkshire is more profitable than ever

Joey - Owner Berkshire Produce

The results

Plugs produced in house

Producing lettuce plugs internally gives Berkshire full control over plant quality, planning, and availability. This improves consistency across the entire production cycle and reduces reliance on external suppliers.

Lower cost per M2

Automation reduces labor intensity and improves space utilization within the CEA facility. This leads to lower production costs per square meter while maintaining consistent output and reliability.

Compete with field grown

Optimized processes and automation enable Berkshire to compete with field grown lettuce on cost. This strengthens the economic viability of locally produced CEA lettuce in the US market.

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