Village Farms Starts Cultivation at Phase II Facility, Boosting Capacity to 10 Tonnes
VFF•Village Farms commenced cultivation at its newly approved Phase II Groningen facility, raising the Netherlands annualized production capacity to about 10 metric tonnes. The expansion, expected to reach full production by early 2027, aims to drive profitable sales growth through 2026 and beyond.
1. Phase II Groningen Facility Commences Operations
Village Farms has initiated cultivation at its Phase II facility in Groningen after receiving final regulatory approval. All systems are now online, marking the facility as fully operational.
2. Capacity and Ramp Timeline
The Phase II expansion increases the company’s maximum annualized production capacity in the Netherlands to approximately 10 metric tonnes. Management expects the facility to ramp up to full production in early 2027.
3. Expected Sales Growth Impact
With the added capacity, Village Farms forecasts stronger profitable sales growth through the remainder of 2026 and into subsequent years. The incremental output is intended to meet rising demand in regulated European cannabis markets.
4. Regulatory Approval and Community Partnership
Final regulatory sign-off enabled the immediate start of operations, reflecting strong local support in Groningen and Drachten. The company emphasizes its long-term commitment as a responsible partner in the regulated cannabis sector.
