MISUMI partners with Oishii to supply Fictiv automation for vertical farms

MISUMI and Oishii are collaborating on R&D and equipment for vertical farms. Source: MISUMI

MISUMI Group Inc. yesterday said it has entered a strategic partnership with Oishii Farm Corp. to support Oishii’s vertical farm in the U.S. with mechanical components through its Fictiv Inc. subsidiary. The companies said they expect to create products that will support the global agricultural technology sector, which faces numerous challenges.

“The global food market represents approximately...