'Fresh from the roof': the supermarket growing salad a few metres above the tills
Customers seeking greens at one Berlin outlet are dealing with some very local supply chains indeed
TL;DR
- Berlin's Lankwitz REWE supermarket now features Germany's largest rooftop farm, growing lettuce directly above the store.
- The farm utilizes waste heat from the supermarket's cooling systems and rainwater for hydroponic lettuce production.
- This model reduces transportation emissions and costs by sourcing greens from just meters away.
- The rooftop farm is designed for year-round operation, using hydroponic technology and sustainable energy.
- The initiative aims to provide ultra-fresh produce to urban consumers and reduce reliance on long supply chains.
- Experts see this as a positive step for urban agriculture, with potential for significant vegetable production in European cities.