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Ljusgårda in the spotlight in Dutch TV programme about the future of farming

What does the future of farming look like – and what role does technology play? These were some of the questions explored when the popular Dutch TV programme Onze Boerderij visited Ljusgårda in Tibro. In a Sweden-focused episode, viewers got a look inside our vertical farm and saw how we grow lettuce all year round – without pesticides and with minimal climate impact.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the popular Dutch TV programme Onze Boerderij ("Our Farm") to our facility. In the series, host Yvon Jaspers travels across Europe to meet farmers and explore what it means to run an agricultural business in a time marked by change, climate challenges, and rapid technological development.
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In the Sweden-themed episode, Yvon visits Ljusgårda together with farmer Bernice. Their focus was on how we work with vertical farming – using advanced technology, a closed-loop water system, and completely pesticide-free cultivation – to grow lettuce all year round with minimal climate impact.

The visit is part of a broader conversation about the future of food production, where sustainability, innovation, and local food security take centre stage.

The episode also features other well-known names in agriculture, including the Mandelmanns, making us proud to be in such good company.

Watch the episode here (our segment with Erik Lundgren starts at 33 minutes and is in English):

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Ljusgårda Shared Its Research Results at UN Meeting on Innovation and AI

On October 27, Ljusgårda participated in the 17th session of the Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ToS-ICP), held by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. The innovative company was invited to present its research findings on how AI can optimize indoor farming.

Garant launches Swedish crisp lettuce from Ljusgårda – available all year round

Swedish-grown lettuce all year round, completely free from pesticides – and with a low climate footprint. This becomes a reality as Axfood, together with Ljusgårda, now offers vertically grown crisp lettuce from Garant across all Axfood retail chains.

The United Nations invites Ljusgårda to share research breakthroughs – where AI and biology unite to unlock the full potential of plants

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has invited Ljusgårda to participate as an expert in an international panel discussion on how artificial intelligence can drive more sustainable development within agriculture and cultivation. The invitation recognizes Ljusgårda’s position as a leading innovator in technology-driven plant science and controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

AI Proves the Potential of Autonomous Farming – Ljusgårda Presents Results from a Swedish Government-Funded Project

Through an innovation project funded by Vinnova, Ljusgårda has taken a decisive step toward the autonomous, plant-driven farming systems of the future. The goal is to let the plants themselves control their growing environment using artificial intelligence and advanced biofeedback sensors.The project has resulted in a 34 percent increase in yield, and the technology has proven commercially scalable within vertical farming.

Notice of the annual general meeting in Ljusgårda AB

The shareholders of Ljusgårda AB (publ), reg. no. 559113-5321), are hereby given notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11.00 CEST at Ljusgårda's office with address Grönhultsvägen 3, 543 51 Tibro.

We're on the list again!💥 FoodTech 500! 🚀

We’re once again on the list of the world’s 🔥 top foodtech companies!

Let’s PUSH it! – Ljusgårda joins a health-promoting project

Ljusgårda’s long-term goal is to grow food in a smarter and more sustainable way. Now, together with some of the industry’s leading players, we have the opportunity to drive real change through PUSH – a Vinnova-funded project aiming to create a food system that promotes health for all by 2035.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting in Ljusgårda AB (publ)

The shareholders of Ljusgårda AB (publ), reg. no. 559113-5321, are hereby given notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Monday 3 March 2025 at 11:00 CET at Ljusgårda's office with address Grönhultsvägen 3, 543 51 Tibro.

Collaborations create the innovations of the future – from salad waste to green chips.

What happens when creativity meets sustainability? Students at Lund University took on the challenge of transforming salad waste into innovative green chips – and the result is truly impressive! At Ljusgårda, we believe in the power of collaboration and are proud to contribute to projects that shape the sustainable solutions of the future.

Nord ID wins gold for Supernormal Greens' web design at the Swedish Design Awards 2024.

We at Ljusgårda are incredibly proud to announce that our website, crafted by the design agency Nord ID, has won gold at the Swedish Design Awards 2024! 🏆 Our award-winning website is more than just visually stunning – it reflects our mission to revolutionize how vegetables are grown and inspires a more sustainable future.

🎙️ Erik and Andreas guest on Johannes Hansen's podcast

🎙️ From garage to Europe's largest vertical farm! 🌱 In this week's episode of the Johannes Hansen Podcast, you will hear Ljusgården's founders Erik Lundgren and Andreas Wilhelmsson share their inspiring journey.

The Swedish Food Tech company Ljusgårda raises SEK 170 million in new capital

The Swedish food Tech company Ljusgårda is raising SEK 170 million in new capital. Among the investors are companies supported by the Lundin family, Karl-Johan Persson and Jula. Ljusgårda is now continuing its journey to become the biggest indoor farm in Europe.

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Vertical farm environmentally outperforms conventional counterparts in new study

Recent research carried out at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm concludes that the vertical farm of Ljusgårda has a substantially lower environmental impact throughout its production cycle than imported lettuce grown in fields and greenhouses. The results are an important step towards reimagining our food systems.

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Ljusgårda continues to grow with nationwide launch in 550 new stores and reinforced management team

Ljusgårda, which operates one of Europe's largest vertical farms in Tibro on the Västgöta Plain, continues its growth journey by starting to sell its Swedish-grown salads at Hemkoop, Willys and Tempo. At the same time, the company is strengthening its management team with Magnus Agervald as the new CEO and Hélène Gustavii as CFO.

Ljusgårda at the Forefront: Shaping the Future of Farming with the CEA Footprint Project

CEA Footprint Project -developed by a team of collaborating entities, including Resource Innovation Institute, leading CEA producers and industry stakeholders, the guide is a how-to resource for energy, water and carbon emissions accounting and reporting.