Podcast appearances and mentions of marc oshima

Ever wondered how indoor farming is revolutionizing the way we connect with our food? I sat down with Marc Oshima, CEO of Babylon Microfarms, to explore the cutting edge of sustainable agriculture.Marc Oshima brings over 30 years of experience in driving large-scale commercial businesses, including co-founding AeroFarms. Now at the helm of Babylon Microfarms, he's spearheading innovative solutions in B2B indoor farming across healthcare, corporate dining, hospitality, and education sectors.In this episode, we dive deep into how Babylon Microfarms is bringing the farm directly to customers, fostering a greater connection between people and their food. Marc shares insights on the company's success in increasing leafy green consumption by 35% in senior care facilities and their expansion to over 350 farms across five countries.We also discuss the evolution of the indoor farming industry, the importance of customer feedback, and how Babylon Microfarms is preserving cultural heritage through locally grown, culturally relevant produce. Marc offers valuable lessons on business fundamentals and the power of focus in scaling a successful AgTech company. Ready to discover how indoor farming is reshaping our relationship with food and transforming industries? Tune in to this episode for a fascinating glimpse into the future of sustainable agriculture.Thanks to Our SponsorsIndoor AgCon - https://indoor.agKey Takeaways5:07 Babylon Microfarms' focus on key verticals10:40 Surprising installations and high-profile customers 16:19 Lessons from early industry struggles21:53 Listening to customers and adapting strategies27:17 Workforce development in indoor farming33:40 Cultural connections through locally grown food37:18 CEA Alliance's role in industry advocacyTweetable Quotes"We're seeing amazing use cases that we might not even have thought about. We were at this conference last week, and this fantastic operator chef was telling us how they've got the mint planted for the mint juleps for Kentucky Derby next week, and then they have the cilantro already planted and ready for Cinco de Mayo.""Understanding what business you're in, understanding the economics of your business, and appreciating how your technology can uniquely solve some of these challenges. I think that's core when you think about what's worked, what hasn't worked.""We have units cruising the world on cruise ships, literally cruising on cruise ships. It gives you a sense of the autonomy, the self-autonomous aspect and how resilient the farming approach is."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://babylonmicrofarms.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshima/Connect With UsVFP LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verticalfarmingpodcastVFP Twitter - https://twitter.com/VerticalFarmPodVFP Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/VFP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VerticalFarmPodSubscribe to our newsletters!AgTech Digest -

Exploring the Future of AeroFarms Following a string of bankruptcies and operational interruptions, the vertical farming industry seems in flux. AeroFarms CMO and co-founder Marc Oshima joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the company's future following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, plus future for prospects for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as a whole going forward. More About Marc Oshima: Marc is an incredibly passionate champion to improve our food system around the world, co-founding AeroFarms with the deep desire to make nutritious, delicious produce more accessible to communities. AeroFarms is a mission-driven company and certified B-Corporation, leading the way for indoor vertical farming and transforming agriculture. AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company for their World's Most Innovative Companies in Food and Brands that Matter, recognizing companies that authentically lead with their mission, and by Time for Best Inventions in Food. More About AeroFarms: We are on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. Since 2004, we have been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation, we use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. We have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. Learn more about AeroFarms here: https://www.aerofarms.com/ See our webinar with Marc: https://www.bigmarker.com/the-food-institute/Is-the-Future-of-Farming-Inside/ Learn more about Latam Food Week 2023: https://foodinstitutelatam.com/

Vertical farming, the emerging indoor approach to growing greens and other vegetables, has begun to transform agriculture. This food revolution is starting from the center of cities, where unused industrial space is now being converted to grow produce for local consumers. Marc Oshima, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms brings a career's worth of marketing experience at Toys R Us, L'Oreal, and Turner Broadcasting, among others, to develop a new approach to growing and selling fresh produce. AeroFarms offers a variety of greens, including arugula, wasabi mustard, kale, and other blends designed for surprising flavor. The company's farming technology is reported to be 390 times more productive than growing produce on a traditional farm, and it uses 95% less water.AeroFarms is a Certified B Corp that works to create social and environmental benefits, not just a profit. They plan expansions to create local jobs, eliminate food deserts, and build sustainable communities. The company has been recognized for its FlavorSpectrum Philosophy, a labeling approach that illustrates the taste profile of the greens to help cooks create salads and meals with specific flavor characteristics. AeroFarms greens are available in low-impact packaging that uses recycled plastic at Whole Foods, Walmart, ShopRite, and other grocers, in addition to home delivery from Amazon Fresh and FreshDirect. You can learn more about AeroFarms at https://www.aerofarms.com/

Marc Oshima is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms. In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech, I speak with Mark about the journey of AeroFarms, the current and future growth of the company in Virginia and the UAE, and the importance of advocacy within the cea and vertical farming industries. 

Amanda Christensen, ideaXme guest interviewer and strategy executive at Cubaka interviews Marc Oshima, co-founder and chief marketing officer at AeroFarms. AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation. They use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. Their objective is to solve both current and future food challenges by producing high quality safe produce using the latest science and technology. AeroFarms Transforming Agriculture Since 2004: AeroFarms has been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. They have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavour, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. AeroFarms' Vision: To understand plant biology and to be great farmers and solve broader problems in agriculture. To serve communities by leading with brand and providing access to high-quality, consistent, and safe products. To protect the environment for future generations, growing more while using less. Marc Oshima's biography: Marc is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms, a leading clean- technology company that builds and operates responsible, state-of-the-art indoor vertical farms around the world, enabling local production and transforming agriculture. A Certified B Corporation, AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Food and by Inc. as one of the Top 25 Disruptive Companies. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. Links Marc Oshima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshima https://twitter.com/oshimagoodfood?la... https://www.aerofarms.com Links Amanda Christensen: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amandamchr... Links ideaXme: https://radioideaxme.com​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/ideaxme/?hl... https://twitter.com/ideaxm?ref_src=tw... https://www.facebook.com/ideaXme/​​​​ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1867... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!

AeroFarms is an indoor vertical farming company and Certified B Corporation that is transforming agriculture by growing flavorful, safe, healthy food all year round in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, we speak with Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and CMO. Together we take a behind-the-scenes look at the latest headlines regarding the company, discuss the impact of next-gen farming practices on communities, and exchange views on the opportunities lying ahead. About AeroFarms Since 2004, AeroFarms, through its holding company, Dream Holdings, Inc., has been leading the way for indoor vertical farming and championing transformational innovation for agriculture. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation with global headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company two years in a row and one of TIME's Best Inventions, AeroFarms' patented, award-winning indoor vertical farming technology provides the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision, food safety and productivity while using up to 95% less water and no pesticides versus traditional field farming. AeroFarms enables local production to safely grow all year round for its commercial retail brand Dream Greens that has peak flavor always®. In addition, AeroFarms has developed multi-year strategic partnerships ranging from government to major Fortune 500 companies to help uniquely solve agriculture supply chain needs. For additional information, visit: https://aerofarms.com/. About Marc Oshima Marc is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council.

Episode Summary Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms, Marc Oshima. AeroFarms is an award-winning indoor farming company that is on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. Today, Harry and Marc talk about Marc's background in marketing and how it has impacted his work at AeroFarms. Marc provides his thoughts on the concept of ‘speed breeding,' speaks to his passion for food and expounds on the concept of utilizing business as a force for good Episode Sponsor CULTIVATD Key Takeaways 02:37 – Harry welcomes to the show Marc Oshima, who discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on his business, his background in marketing and the power of telling the story behind the food 08:23 – Marc talks about the value of AeroFarms being a Certified B Corporation 11:51 – Marc explains the concept of ‘speed breeding' and how he got involved in marketing and food 17:22 – Marc reflects on the work he did at Toys R' Us 20:54 – Marc expounds on the vision and mission of AeroFarms and the importance of food literacy 27:30 – Marc talks about the journey of AeroFarms and potential future expansions 29:06 – Marc speaks to the experience of AeroFarms going public 32:23 – Marketing trends Marc has noticed throughout his career and the impact of social media marketing 35:43 – Where Marc sees companies get it wrong in their approach to customer relations 37:48 – Marc speaks to some of the initiatives AeroFarms prioritizes 43:49 – A tough question Marc has had to ask himself recently 46:22 – Harry thanks Marc for joining the show and let's listeners know where they can learn more about AeroFarms and connect with Marc Tweetable Quotes “This idea that business can be a force for good expands beyond just the world of agriculture. This is about other verticals and we're hoping that we can be an inspiration and a catalyst for other companies as well.”(09:04) (Marc) “Thinking about key genetic traits plus the rapid growing process, that's really leading to this rapid cultivation, this speed breeding. This is what we think about as the next generation of the indoor farming opportunities that we continue to unlock.”(12:15) (Marc) “For us, what we're doing and have been doing in the category of leafy greens is we're creating different flavor experiences.”(20:54) (Marc) “We've been very specific about how to build our brand. And I think that's a very important part of the equation today without question. And part of that is the journey with the consumer hand-in-hand and how do we collectively get them to be our brand advocates and brand ambassadors.”(33:30) (Marc) Links Mentioned Marc's LinkedIn AeroFarms Website AeroFarms Twitter AeroFarms Instagram AeroFarms Facebook Sponsor Info: Cultivatd Website Cultivatd Instagram Cultivatd's Twitter Cultivatd's Facebook

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During the pandemic, outdoor and indoor spaces are being reconceptualized to better suit new ways of living, working, and eating. In this episode we’ll explore the ways familiar spaces are shifting to become more hygienic, more profitable, and more accessible. We start with a story about the expansion of outdoor dining into New York City’s sidewalks and streets. Then we travel to outer space to learn how astronauts are abandoning freeze-dried foods for home cooked meals. We wander through a park that aims to forge a healthier relationship between people and plants. And we examine how one vertical farm has reimagined both agriculture and office space. Further Reading:Watch Candace’s explorations in urban foraging on a series of videos on the CURB’s Instagram.Learn more about food in space on Episode 45 of Meat and Three: Houston, We Have Dip n Dots. Listen on our website here or wherever you get your podcasts.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Meat and Three by becoming a member!Meat and Three is Powered by Simplecast.

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Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for AeroFarms, a technology company that operates indoor vertical farms around the world. They discuss how the latest innovations in controlled agriculture can bring healthy food to urban communities while also minimizing environmental impact. Dani also interviews Frida Herrera-Endinjok, a student activist, master gardener, and food system leader from California State University at Northridge. They discuss Frida’s work eliminating food waste on college campuses and improving nutrition in underserved communities through urban community gardening education.  While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Highlights from our ACT Chicago Food Culture Forecast 2019 event: AeroFarms co-founder Marc Oshima describes his company's pioneering work as a leader in indoor vertical farming and its mission to sustainably transform agriculture.

“We're transforming agriculture by enabling local production within farms in major cities...where the people are.”Marc Oshima (2:07 - 2:13) Marc Oshima is the co-founder and CMO of AeroFarms, one of the most innovative companies in the world, according to Fast Company. They were selected as a winner in Environment for the 2018 World Technology Awards.  AeroFarms disrupts traditional supply chains by building farms on major distribution routes and near population centers. What is AeroFarms all about? AeroFarms is on a mission to transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world. They enable local production at scale to nourish our communities with safe, nutritious, and delicious food. They're a global leader when it comes to local, delicious, and nutritious produce grown indoors without sun or soil. AeroFarms is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, and they've built nine indoor farms to date.  “Our primary focus should be to develop delicious food products. At the end of the day, it's not nutrition until it's eaten, and no one is going to choose food that doesn't taste good.”  - Lori Taylor (7:45 - 7:59) AeroFarms is a mission-driven organization that aims to grow the best produce possible for the benefit of humanity. They've developed patented and award-winning aeroponic technology (the process of growing plants in the air without the use of soil) that provides the perfect environment for plants to grow.  They're all about celebrating flavorful food and having a beneficial impact on people and the planet. AeroFarms isn't just focused on the United States. They want to reach the entire world.  What is AeroFarms growing? AeroFarms produces over 700 types of plants, including short-stem leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens. Growing indoors focuses on identifying where the business opportunities are and where AeroFarms can add value to the consumer. A hundred years ago, there were almost five hundred varieties of lettuce available for people to consume. Now, that number is somewhere around forty. Having full control over the production process allows AeroFarms to re-introduce many of those varieties back to the market, adding richness in variety, flavor, and nutrition.  AeroFarms can grow short-stem leafy greens in less than fifteen days. They do this by having a deep understanding of plant biology and giving the plant what it needs with extreme precision.  They do all this with 95 percent less water than what's required in a field farm. They don't have to use pesticides since they're growing indoors, minimizing the environmental impact and improving the health of the produce. A global mission with a local focus. An increase in production can go a long way in ensuring that there is enough food produced for the masses, which is one of the components of the mission. The world population is expected to hit nine billion by 2050, and traditional farming resources are declining.  “Buying local is the  number one trend in retail. It's even bigger than organic. People want to have a connection with their food. They want to know where it's coming from.”  - Marc Oshima (12:52 - 13:01) Even as they aim to feed the entire world, AeroFarms maintains a focus on the local community where they serve consumers. Being able to grow in cities where people live, they can provide consumers food that is sourced locally, while at the same time benefiting the local economy.  People want to buy local food even more than organic. And through their retail brand Dream Greens, AeroFarms hopes that you'll soon be able to enjoy locally grown, pesticide-free, flavorful, and nutritious produce all year round. How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.  Learn more about AeroFarms. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

Ep. 71: Marc Oshima - CMO & co-founder of AeroFarms || On Sourcing Matters episode 71 we welcome Marc Oshima, co-founder & CMO of AeroFarms. An award-winning marketer and passionate about food, Oshima has led the marketing for major supermarket chains and specialty food retailers. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. AeroFarms is a leading clean-technology champion, building and operating state-of-the art indoor vertical farms in major cities around the world. Helping set new culinary standards for freshness and flavor, AeroFarms has been recognized as a Global Cleantech 100, Inc.com’s Top 25 Disruptive Companies, Winner of the World Technology Award for Most Impactful Environmental Company, and Finalist for The Circular Awards of The World Economic Forum. It's argued in Dickson Despommier’s book - ‘Vertical Farming - feeding the world in the 21st century’ that by 2050 - 80% of the world’s population with live in Urban environments.  So, why should we continue to ship our food from remote Rural environments that often use antiqued and wasteful techniques - which are increasingly susceptible to disruption and risk?  TuneIn to hear what one of the market leaders has to say about this future of food production - local, abroad and beyond. www.SourcingMatters.show

Newark, New Jersey is more than meets the eye. There's an under-the-radar food movement going on "The Gateway City," and we ventured across the Hudson River to check it out! We start at Philip's Academy Charter School to see how Ecospaces Education is transforming the way students eat and incorporating food into curriculum. Then, we head to the Ironbound neighborhood to taste the historically-charged spirits of All Points West Distillery and some of the finest presunto ibérico at Caseiro E Bom. The grand finale of our Newark tour is tour of AeroFarms, the world's largest vertical indoor farm. We bring you inside to hear how they use aeroponics to grow local leafy greens year-round with 390 times more productivity and 95% less water than field farming. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York State Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Meat + Three is a production of Heritage Radio Network, the world’s pioneer food radio station. Learn more at heritageradionetwork.org. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.

Members of the Chef's Collaborative - including Chef & Owner of Nicks on Broadway, Derek Wagner; Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms, Marc Oshima; and, Chef Jake Rojas of Tallulah's Taqueria - join Host Jenna Liut to discuss the work that the non-profit has done over the past 25 years to create a more sustainable food system. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Scientist estimate that by 2050 there will be 9 billion people in the world, who need to eat to live. How will global agriculture produce enough food to feed them all? AeroFarms (@areofarms) is betting that indoor vertical farming and aeroponic technology will be a part of the solution. In-studio guest Marc Oshima, AeroFarms co-founder and CMO, talks with Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) about how their patented growing systems with more than 130,000 harvest data points, will optimize growth cycles and deliciousness for the future. Marc also discusses his work on the recently formed FDA Romaine Advisory Food Safety Task Force and the school farm inside the Phillips Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of Magnus Design (@magnus_design). Photo courtesy of Aerofarms Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast

In Newark, NJ, AeroFarms is producing greens using unique growing methods inside massive warehouse farms. Co-founder Marc Oshima sits down with host Lisa Held to talk about the approach, how it compares to traditional agriculture in terms of environmental impact, debates over soil vs. hydroponic growing, and the company's plans for future farms. Powered by Simplecast

Chefs Collaborative was founded in 1993 as a non-profit network focused on inspiring, educating and celebrating chefs and food professionals dedicated to working towards a better, more sustainable food system. For their 8th Annual Chefs Collaborative Summit, Growing Community – Owning the Future, food professionals from across the country gathered in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, September 9th – 11th for workshops, networking and engaging discussions on issues such as ethical seafood practices, food waste, meat matters and solutions for the future of sustainable food. Part two of Sunday's programming delved into concepts such as adaptive grazing techniques, a reimagining of the archaic curriculum of “home economics," and a deeper understanding of equality in politics of farming. This incredibly diverse group of individuals shared their knowledge and passion for making a difference through our local communities. Discussions also included a deeply intersectional examination of the restaurant business through the avenues of equity and race relations, and how both chefs and restaurateurs must take a stand to protect our nation’s immigrants through the socio-cultural establishment of “restaurant sanctuaries." List of speakers: 00:10 – Marc Oshima, AeroFarms 6:53 – Evan Mallett, Black Trumpet 12:50 – Josh Goldman, Australis Barramundi 20:00 – Hugh Acheson, Seed Life Skills 34:00 – Tamara Jones, Southeast African American Farmers Organic Network, and Matthew Raiford, The Farmer and the Larder 49:44 – Kim Severson, The New York Times; Daniel Patterson, Alta Group, Coi and LocoL; Johnny Livesay, Black Star Co-Op; Saket Soni, National Guestworker Alliance; Marielena Hincapié, National Immigration Law Center

This week on The Farm Report, we bring you a special field piece recorded at AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey. Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces and/or integrated in other structures, and AeroFarms is the largest vertical farm in the world. Their state-of-the-art aeroponic growing system uses a patented technology that allows us to grow food indoors without sun or soil, using 95% less water than in the field. Tune in for a tour of their Newark Farm facility, a 30,000 square foot former paintball and laser tag arena.