Rows of leafy greens growing inside a large Cox Farms greenhouse

How your produce
is grown matters

Our principles for growing

We believe growing quality food requires caring for our produce, our people and our planet. When peace of mind in the produce aisle matters, every detail matters.

Green plans in a Cox Farms greenhouse

Protection matters

Greenhouses provide a barrier from weather, pests and outside contaminants. Inside, we can create the optimal growing conditions 365 days a year, meaning you have access to a secure supply of fresh produce year-round.

Protocols matter

Our team of experts conducts daily monitoring using cutting-edge technology to ensure high-quality standards. And with advanced traceability, we can track a product purchased at the store back to the exact greenhouse and even to the exact row where it was grown.

Greenhouse team member in a hairnet checking lettuce with a handheld scanner
Grower tending strawberry plants in a greenhouse next to harvest crates

People matter

Our indoor farming experts care for every aspect of each plant to help it thrive. Greenhouse agriculture provides year-round employment and ergonomic solutions that reduce bending and repetitive motions. That same commitment to care extends beyond our walls through efforts like our national partnership with Feeding America.

Product quality matters

We create the ideal conditions for plants to thrive year-round. We also grow close to regional centers, reducing the distance our produce travels to the store. This maximizes flavor, shelf life and nutrition. We continually conduct research to test and optimize for freshness, from our seeds to our packaging.

Hand holding a Bright Farms Chickpea Caesar salad kit in a store
Irrigation sprinklers watering greenhouse growing beds

Our planet matters

Uncovering ways to grow food more sustainably and securely is why we started our greenhouse business. From reducing our water use through circularity to replacing pesticides with beneficial insects, we are continually looking for new ways to protect the health of people and the planet.

Explore more resources about how greenhouse growing works

Cox Farms grower Mariana Robles holding freshly harvested lettuce

Meet a modern farmer

Head grower Mariana Robles shares how she came into the industry.

A Fork in the Road episode featuring Cox Farms president Steve Bradley

How a greenhouse works

Cox Farms president Steve Bradley explains how our lettuce is grown.

Bright Farms and Mucci Farms packaged produce on store shelves

Taste greenhouse-grown produce for yourself