Vertical Farm Expands From Greens to Better Berries

Celebrity chef José Andrés taste tests some of the latest crop at a warehouse in Kearny, N.J., owned by Bowery Farming Inc., a 7-year-old company that’s grown into the largest vertical farming operation in the U.S. Specializing in leafy greens and herbs, Bowery is now expanding into new crops including strawberries. The berry project is the latest initiative by Bowery founder Irving Fain, who’s raised about $650 million from investors. Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen—a nonprofit that brings food to disaster-stricken communities—as well as an investor in Bowery.