BOSTON, April 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems will be attending the New England Produce & Floral Expo as an exhibitor on April 27th, taking place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Representatives from TerraSphere will be showcasing the Company's vertically-grown spinach and meeting with major produce retailers interested in carrying TerraSphere's lettuce, spinach and basil in 2011. This is the first event that TerraSphere will be attending to promote and drive sales of their produce to major retailers. The produce will be grown at the company's first U.S. vertical farm, which is currently under development in Rhode Island.
"This show marks TerraSphere's entrance into the U.S. retail market, and will give us the opportunity to interact with key decision makers at some of the largest supermarket chains in the region," says David Flannery, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for TerraSphere Systems, LLC. "We've already met with many of these potential customers and they've been impressed with our produce quality, color and taste. What's more, many of them have implemented 'sustainability' or 'locally-grown purchasing' initiatives. They're excited about our ability to provide a year-round supply of fresh, locally grown, pesticide-free produce from super indoor farms located in cities, which are close to where most of their customers live," he added.
You may visit TerraSphere Systems at Booth 209 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 27th at the New England Produce & Floral Expo, taking place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
About Converted Organics
Converted Organics' (Nasdaq:COIN) mission is to promote, develop and operate profitable innovative clean technologies that contribute to the improvement of our environment by use of sustainable business practices and the judicious use of natural resources. Converted Organics Inc. is currently composed of three primary lines of business at the intersection of Agriculture, Water and Waste Recycling. Each business contributes to our mission and uses sustainable business practices that protect and value the environment. The three lines of business are Organic Fertilizer (Converted Organics), Vertical Farming (TerraSphere Systems - ), and Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Industrial Wastewater Resources).
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About TerraSphere Systems, LLC
TerraSphere Systems () is dedicated to building highly efficient systems for growing organic fruits and vegetables in a controlled indoor environment. TerraSphere's clean technology helps to promote the sustainable consumption of natural resources by accelerating plant production and maximizing crop yields, while improving environmental footprints through the reduction of carbon emissions and fuel use associated with traditional crop production and distribution. TerraSphere's unique, environmentally and socially-responsible business model helps to facilitate job creation and diverse, community-based workforces. TerraSphere believes its technology can potentially revolutionize access to organic produce for both remote and urban communities, alleviate land management issues for agricultural producers, and ease hunger crises for the world's growing population.
About the New England Produce Council
The New England Produce Council (NEPC) was founded in 1995 by Cece Krumrine and Arthur O'Leary. The Council is a nonprofit trade association serving over 500 members. Members are involved in all sectors of the industry: distribution, production, foodservice, and retail of fresh fruits and vegetables. NEPC is also a member of the Produce Marketing Association.
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