DENVER, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- VertiFresh, LLC ("VertiFresh") is pleased to announce that
starting today, Denver-based MAD Greens Inspired Eats ("MAD
Greens") will begin offering its signature "Alferd Packer" summertime salad made with all
locally grown ingredients – including VertiFresh hydroponic
lettuce. MAD Greens' customers will be among the first in
Denver to sample the company's
premium quality lettuce, grown using the patent pending
PharmPlex(tm) hydroponic cultivation system produced by
FusionPharm, Inc. (OTC: FSPM), also based in Denver. For more information on FusionPharm
Inc. go to www.fusionpharminc.com.
"Together MAD Greens and VertiFresh are doing our part to make a
positive impact on Denver's environment and economy," said
William Sears, founder of
VertiFresh. "We know customers are committed to products that are
good for them and good for the environment, and as two local
companies, all our food dollars stay in the community." "All
of the lettuce Mad Greens customers will be enjoying in the Alferd
Packer Salad will be picked fresh and delivered to Mad Greens
within 24 hours, ensuring the freshest snd most nutritious product
possible," added Sears.
Hydroponics (method of growing plants using mineral nutrient
solutions, in water, without soil) as a commercial plant growing
technique has been in use for many years. VertiFresh is taking this
concept to a new level in making urban farming a reality in
Denver. Using the patent pending
Pharmplex indoor cultivation system, which utilizes repurposed
steel shipping containers to cultivate plants indoors, the company
can grow premium quality produce literally minutes away from local
restaurants and markets. Urban farming eliminates long distance,
refrigerated food transportation which robs produce of vital
nutrients and involves burning large amounts of fossil fuels. Urban
farming using hydroponics also uses less than 10% of the water
required for similar-sized traditional farming.
About VertiFresh, LLC.
VertiFresh is a Denver based company dedicated to growing the
highest quality vegetables and culinary herbs for local restaurants
and retailers. VertiFresh's premium quality, pesticide-free
vegetables and herbs are grown in sterile container greenhouses
using clean, renewable energy. VertiFresh products can be found in
local retail and dining establishments that are committed to
providing their customers with the freshest and finest foods
available. For more information visit www.vertifresh.com.
About MAD Greens Inspired Eats
Known for healthy food with a big dose of fun, MAD Greens serves
up "Inspired Eats," high quality ingredients served fresh in
interesting combinations. Salads, soups, wraps and Panini
sandwiches fill out the lunch and dinner menu. MAD Greens currently
has 11 inspired eateries in Denver, Boulder, Longmont and Fort
Collins. Named Best Healthy Lunch in Denver for 2007, 2008 and 2009 by CBS Channel
7's "A-list," "Top 100 Movers & Shakers" by Fast Casual.com
from 2008 through 2012 and "Emerging Business of the Year" by the
Denver Metro Chamber, the eatery is open seven days a week for
lunch and dinner. For more information and restaurant locations
please visit www.madgreens.com or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/MADgreens.
For more information please contact:
VertiFresh, LLC
4360 Vine Street
Denver Colorado 80216
Phone: (303) 398-7081
info@vertifresh.com
SOURCE VertiFresh, LLC