It was a privilege to connect with Justin Bitner during CES and to have Instafarm featured on his technology channel Bitner Built.
CES is known for showcasing the technologies that shape the future—from AI and robotics to sustainability and food innovation. As food tech and indoor growing systems continue to gain momentum, Instafarm was excited to demonstrate how kitchens can now grow fresh, nutrient-dense microgreens directly where food is prepared.
In the video segment from 26:46–30:43, Justin stops by the Instafarm booth to learn how this smart indoor farming system is helping restaurants, commercial kitchens, and homes grow fresh greens on demand.
CES Food Tech: A New Era of Indoor Growing
Food technology was a major theme at CES, with innovations focused on sustainability, automation, and localized food production.
Instafarm fits squarely into this movement by transforming kitchens into small-scale indoor farms. Rather than relying entirely on traditional supply chains, chefs and foodservice operators can grow fresh microgreens directly inside the kitchen.
This approach provides several advantages:
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Hyper-local food production
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Reduced transportation and food miles
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Improved freshness and flavor
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Higher nutritional value from freshly harvested greens
Indoor growing systems like Instafarm represent a new generation of food tech solutions designed for modern kitchens.
How Instafarm’s Indoor Growing System Works
During the Bitner Built CES interview, Justin explores how simple the Instafarm system makes growing microgreens.
Users place a tray containing soil and seeds into the system, and the automated technology handles the rest.
Instafarm manages:
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Smart lighting
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Precise watering
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Environmental monitoring
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Consistent plant growth conditions
Within about a week, kitchens can harvest fresh microgreens packed with flavor and nutrients.
This type of automated indoor growing system allows anyone—from professional chefs to home cooks—to grow high-quality greens without agricultural experience.
Indoor Farming for Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
One of the most exciting aspects highlighted in the CES segment is how Instafarm is designed specifically for restaurant and hospitality environments.
The Instafarm Commercial Unit allows kitchens to grow microgreens directly on site, giving chefs immediate access to fresh ingredients for garnishes, salads, and specialty dishes.
Benefits for restaurants include:
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Fresh greens harvested moments before serving
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Consistent supply regardless of season
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Reduced food waste
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A compelling farm-to-table story for diners
As restaurants look for ways to improve sustainability and ingredient quality, indoor growing systems are becoming an increasingly important part of modern kitchen design.
A Big Thank You to Bitner Built
We’re grateful to Justin Bitner and Bitner Built for stopping by the Instafarm booth and highlighting our technology during CES.
CES brings together innovators from around the world, and it was exciting to showcase how food tech and indoor growing systems are transforming the way kitchens access fresh ingredients.
Watch the video above to see the full conversation and learn how Instafarm is helping kitchens grow fresh, living nutrition exactly where it’s needed.
