NEW YORK, NY – Taste, sustainability, and efficiency came together for last month’s winner of the Best of Show award at HX: The Hotel Experience Powered by AAHOA. The winning product is the “size of a book case” and reflects the passion of its creators.
“We have a mission to enable the entire world to have access to clean, fresh produce,” said Patrick Trevor (pictured), sales and development representative, farmshelf, winner of the 2019 Best of Show award. “We’re here to add efficiency to operations, reduce the carbon footprint, and promote sustainability.”
HX exhibitors were invited to submit their latest and greatest products in five categories (Guest Amenities & Services, Facilities & Maintenance, Food & Beverage, Technology and Design Elements) for review by a panel of editors from the industry’s leading trade publications. In addition to the Best of Show award, farmshelf took the prize in the Food & Beverage category.
Farmshelf is a form of indoor hydroponic farming via a unit with glass on both sides. The sleek design caught the eye of judges and attendees who are increasingly paying attention to issues of sustainability and taste.
Company founders began three years ago with a slogan of grow where you live, work, and eat. Farmshelf has been selling its wares for two years.
“Hotels need to reduce their carbon footprint, and it’s is on their radar now,” Trevor said. “Hotels are incorporating sustainability budgets nationwide to incorporate indoor hydroponic farming, such as farmshelf, to enable their restaurants to grow produce such as leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers on site. We grow the world’s greatest viola, most flavorful basil, incredible marigolds—anything from romaine lettuce to chives.”
If you missed HX: The Hotel Experience Powered by AAHOA, the show is scheduled for Nov 8-9, 2020, at the Javits Center in New York.