Spain's leader in hydroponic basil production announces diversification into other aromatic herbs

The Navarre-based company Foodys, which together with Cocuus Iberica sl. is renowned for pioneering the launch of one of the world's first industrial plants for 3D plant-based meat alternatives through bio-printing, has announced a new €6M investment plan aimed at quadrupling the hydroponic cultivation area within its Agrotech business line, which is devoted to the cultivation and marketing of aromatic plants. "It is thus becoming Europe's largest producer of hydroponic basil" and is entering with force in the aromatic plant sector. This ambitious plan is a continuation of the investment plan launched by the company in 2023, a year in which it invested €1M to double its production capacity compared to 2022.

Foodys Agro is currently supplying basil to Spanish retailer Mercadona in Spain and Portugal, and is also a supplier for the horeca channel. It has a strong presence in 7 countries (Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, Poland, and Austria). With this announcement, Foodys Agro is moving forward with its growth plan while taking solid steps in automation and smart agronomic control. "It is undoubtedly a future-oriented bet for a booming market across the continent