VC-backed TruLeaf closes strategic deal with McCain Foods
Canadian food company McCain Foods Ltd has made an undisclosed strategic investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture Ltd, a Bedford, Nova Scotia-based agricultural technology company. Founded in 2011 by President and CEO Gregg Curwin, TruLeaf has developed an indoor vertical farming system to grow quality leafy green produce. Curwin said the partnership with McCain will help accelerate his company's farm development and expansion into global markets. In 2016, TruLeaf raised an $8.5 million financing led by former Scotiabank executive Mike Durland. It is also backed by Innovacorp.
13 April 2018•3 mins read
