Are there any vertical farms that focus on supplying premium produce to restaurants and local stores?

Yes — this is a common business model for many vertical farms. A number of indoor/vertical farms focus on high-quality, consistent, premium produce sold directly to:

• Restaurants / chefs
• Local grocery stores
• Specialty food retailers
• Hospitality groups
• Sometimes farmers markets and direct-to-consumer channels

Why this model works:

• Premium produce command higher prices than commodity greens
• Consistency and year-round supply are valuable to restaurants
• Freshness and local sourcing are strong selling points
• Vertical farms can grow delicate leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty crops that chefs like

Common crops for this segment:

• Lettuce varieties
• Basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, dill
• Arugula, baby greens
• Microgreens
• Strawberries in some setups
• Specialty herbs and garnishes

Well-known examples of farms with this kind of focus have included companies like:

• AeroFarms
• Bowery Farming
• Gotham Greens
• Spread
• Plenty

That said, many of these companies also sell through retail chains, so the exact channel mix varies by farm and region.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a list of vertical farms specifically serving restaurants, or
2. examples by country/region.