Israeli Global Leader in Microgreens

May 17, 2016

The world is discovering microgreens (also known as “cress” or “micro leaves”)—tiny leaves and sprouts harvested at 10 days, rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They are smaller and more tender than baby lettuce, yet more robust and flavorful than sprouts. Micro leaves are delicious and ideal for salads, main dishes, soups, as well as garnishing. The microgreens garnishing dishes at Buckingham Palace, and in British Airways’ first class dishes, are grown at Teshuva Agricultural Projects’ [TAP] farm in Israel, 2BFresh.

In addition to microgreens, 2BFresh grows lettuce and other leafy vegetables, and herbs, in hydroponics. The privately held company has developed its own unique hydroponic technology which is both used on the farm and exported through international projects. Mircogreens grown at 2BFresh at Moshav Olesh in Israel’s Emek Hefer are also sold in France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, Russia, the US and Hong Kong.

“TAP is an experienced veteran in the agriculture arena, active since 1958. The company’s main activity consists of establishing international agricultural projects around the world,” explains the company’s co-owner, Business Development Manager Avner Shohet. TAP recently won a major project in Vietnam. “The project includes seven different sites, a site for the hydroponic growing of microgreens, growth in soilless culture of all types of vegetables and flowers,” explains Shohet. Work on the sites in Vietnam is already in high gear.

The vast majority of the equipment and technologies TAP implements in its projects worldwide are Israeli-made. The hydroponic and NFT [Nutrient Film Technique] equipment is proprietary to TAP. “We offer advanced post-harvest technologies to ensure long shelf-life. After over 50 years in the agriculture business, we still constantly innovate and bring the best produce and Israeli agritech knowhow to the world,” concludes Shohet.

Source: Excerpt of article by Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs