A new chapter in greenhouse agriculture is set to begin with the opening of KingsOne Farms in Kingsville, Ontario in fall 2025. Spearheaded by Cole Mucci, a third-generation grower from the well regarded Mucci family, this venture will focus on producing clean, nutritious, and flavourful lettuce using cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.

Initial capacity will be 6.5 acres producing nearly 11 million whole head lettuce annually with plans for future diversification. All product will be packed under the Mucci Farms Naked Leaf brand. 

“Greenhouse farming is in my blood,” says Cole Mucci, who grew up in the industry. “Both of my grandfathers were growers who came to Canada from Italy. My dad, Bert, along with my uncle Danny and their partners, built Mucci Farms into what it is today. I’m proud to carry on that legacy. Agriculture has always been a part of my life, and I’m passionate about producing food that’s safe, clean, and packed with flavour.”

Cole chose lettuce as the focus of KingsOne Farms because of its potential and importance to consumers. “Here in Canada, more than 80 per cent of our lettuce is imported from the United States so there’s tremendous opportunity in this space, especially when it’s sustainably grown with a premium emphasis on cleanliness. We can provide high-quality product 365 days a year,” he explains.

KingsOne Farms will be a 6.5-acre facility, with production slated to begin in fall 2025. The greenhouse will be designed with cutting-edge technology and automation to maximize efficiency and production. The operation will produce nearly 210,000 heads of lettuce each week, totaling nearly 11 million heads annually.

“What excites me most about this project is the advanced technology we’ve built into the facility,” says Mucci. “It’s almost fully automated, which is one of the reasons I was drawn to lettuce. This is about growing healthy food in a way that sustains the future. I’m just getting started and have big plans for what’s next for leafy greens and agriculture technology.”

Most recently, Cole Mucci served as the bell pepper operations manager at Mucci Farms.

Source:  KingsOne February 5, 2025 news release