Bluelab Announces New Partnership with De Lettuce B.E.A.R, Malaysia


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June 2023 

Bluelab is proud to announce our latest partnership with De Lettuce B.E.A.R., the indoor vertical lettuce farming and hydroponics specialist based in Malaysia. 

Recently opened, De Lettuce B.E.A.R. is Malaysia's first producer of its kind. The opening ceremony represented a significant milestone in Malaysia's agricultural industry. It was attended by delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture Indonesia, Ministry of Agriculture Vietnam, Lasetsart University, Thailand, and Nong Lam University, Vietnam.

Collection of technology photos and lettuce growingCollection of technology photos and lettuce growing
Top left: The Autogrow MultiGrow. Top right: Bluelab Regional Business Manager, Hwang Schuang Chuan with the De Lettuce Bear Team. Bottom: The vertical farm growing lettuce.

The innovative indoor farm uses a standardized vertical farming rack fitted with specialized light recipes. The NFT-DWC hybrid irrigation modes are designed for this growing method, enabling De Lettuce B.E.A.R. to grow nutrient-dense lettuce varieties sustainably. 

All eight growing zones have independent requirements for fertigation, lighting, and climate and are fully controlled by the Autogrow MultiGrow.

Regarding the partnership, Bluelab Regional Business Manager, Hwang Shuang Chuan, commented, 

"This project is exciting to Bluelab. There is a lot of potential in Malaysia for enhanced food production with vertical farming, and we are thrilled to provide the technology that will help to support De Lettuce B.E.A.R with their advanced vertical hydroponic system.”

Group Chairman, Jack Wee, commented, "Autogrow's advanced control systems allows De Lettuce Bear to optimize the retention of essential nutrients in their vegetables sustainably."

"Autogrow's advanced control systems allows De Lettuce Bear to optimize the retention of essential nutrients in their vegetables sustainably."

-— De Lettuce Bear Group Chairman, Jack Wee

Bluelab are proud to be the provider of the cutting-edge technology and systems integration implemented by De Lettuce B.E.A.R. and support the advancement and innovation in Malaysia's agricultural sector.

 

About Bluelab
Bluelab is an award-winning Agri-tech business. The company produces state-of-the-art monitoring, control, automation equipment, and software for plant growers worldwide. Founded in 2000, Bluelab is headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand. 

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