Since Freight Farms bankruptcy announcement in April 2025, Growcer, which acquired the company’s assets in July 2025, has ensured farmers relying on Freight Farms’ systems can continue growing food
Growcer Buys Freight Farms | Emily Mills |
Canadian agritech company Grocer has acquired containerized farming technology company Freight Farmswhich filed for bankruptcy in April 2025.
Since the bankruptcy announcement, Growcer, which acquired the company’s assets on July 28, has ensured farmers relying on Freight Farms’ systems can continue growing food. Farmhand, Freight Farms’ software platform, remains active and uninterrupted, with subscriptions renewing as usual. Spare parts are being inventoried and redistributed, while Growcer has taken over some supplier relationships to secure new stock.
Farmers also now have access to comprehensive support. Dave Harris, former director of crop research and development at Freight Farms, has joined Growcer as its new head of freight farmer success.
Freight Farms models, including the Greenery, will continue to be offered, alongside Growcer’s flagship Osiris farm. Customers can purchase directly or access farms for $3,000 USD per month through the Growcer Fund, a farm-as-a-service model that reduces upfront costs up to 75% and includes installation, maintenance and support without capital purchase requirements.
Freight Farms customers can also access Growcer’s full suite of equipment solutions, including the Farm Hub for streamlined operation and expanded capabilities; modular food storage solutions, including cold storage and root cellars; and custom farm configurations for educational and accessibility applications.
The Farmhand Shop has relaunched for replacement parts and consumables, while planning, training and installation services remain available through Growcer’s support channels.
“Freight Farms’ closure affected hundreds of growers who feed their communities,” said Corey Ellis, CEO and cofounder of Growcer. “We saw an opportunity to provide stability for farmers and local food systems.”
Together, Growcer and Freight Farms have more than 20 years of combined experience in modular and vertical farming. Under Growcer, Freight Farms continues operating under its name while gaining resources to strengthen its global farming community.
Operations continue uninterrupted with expanding support. The acquisition prioritizes long-term resilience and empowers communities with technology to build stronger local food systems.
Original Article: https://www.producegrower.com/news/growcer-freight-farms-bankruptcy-acquisition-modular-vertical-farm/
