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Dutch firms to invest $200 million in northern Mexico for greenhouse project

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Posted on May 20, 2026

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· Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Dutch firms to invest $200 million in northern Mexico for greenhouse project

Major Investment in Nuevo Leon's Greenhouse Industry

(Corrects May 20 item to show Signify is not among the investors)

Overview of the Investment

MEXICO CITY, May 20 (Reuters) - Dutch firms Alpine Greens and Van der Hoeven are set to invest $200 million in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon in a greenhouse project to grow lettuce, state Governor Samuel Garcia said on Wednesday.

Project Phases and Funding

The companies will invest $70 million in the first phase of the project.

Location and Agricultural Focus

"This investment will be used to build greenhouses in Galeana, where lettuce and other vegetables will be grown and harvested," Garcia said in a post on social media.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Kylie Madry and Natalia Siniawski; Editing by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Daina Beth Solomon)

Key Takeaways

  • The US$200 million investment by Dutch firms includes US$70 million for phase one to construct high‑tech lettuce greenhouses in Galeana, Nuevo León, Mexico, leveraging the region’s high elevation and solar energy potential (Governor Samuel García; Reuters).
  • Alpine Greens is already operating solar‑powered, automated greenhouses in Galeana, achieving up to 90 % water savings compared to traditional field cultivation and enabling rapid shipment to U.S. markets (Alpine Greens web).
  • Van der Hoeven brings decades of expertise in designing, building and operating sustainable turnkey greenhouse projects, with global systems tailored for year‑round, resource‑efficient crop production (Van der Hoeven web).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are investing in the Nuevo Leon greenhouse project?
Dutch firms Signify, Alpine Greens, and Van der Hoeven are investing in the greenhouse project.
How much money will be invested in the greenhouse project in northern Mexico?
A total of $200 million will be invested in the greenhouse project in Nuevo Leon.
What will be grown in the new greenhouses in Galeana, Nuevo Leon?
Lettuce and other vegetables will be grown and harvested in the greenhouses.
Where will the greenhouse project be located?
The greenhouse project will be located in Galeana, in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.
How much will be invested in the first phase of the project?
The first phase of the greenhouse project will receive a $70 million investment.

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