On 4 August 2022, H.E. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark, as the Chairperson of the ASEAN Committee in Copenhagen (ACC), led the delegation of ASEAN Ambassadors to Denmark, namely Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, as well as diplomats from the respective Embassies, for a site visit at Nordic Harvest, a vertical farm company. Mr. Anders Riemann, CEO, other executives, and staff of the company welcomed the delegation and provided an in-depth presentation regarding the company and the technologies being utilized for its vertical farming. According to Mr. Riemann, Vertical farming is an innovative method of growing crops in a closed system without the use of soils and pesticides. The method led to a higher yield of crops compared to traditional farming, cleaner and safer products, and a more environmental-friendly food production. The Committee had an engaging discussion with the representatives of Nordic Harvest on the possibility of expertise and technological exchanges, as well as investments in ASEAN countries.

Nordic Harvest is one of the biggest vertical farm companies in Denmark, with clear visions and goals to produce consumable crops sustainably and environmentally friendly using modern innovative technologies. The company is in the process of improving its farming techniques and technologies in order to expand its operation domestically and internationally.