Nestled in the outskirts of Moscow, Sever Vent, LLC is quietly transforming the Russian greens market with its pioneering approach to spinach cultivation and processing. Established in January 2016, Sever Vent has grown from a modest startup into an agile mid-sized enterprise. From Pilot Field to Commercial Scale Sever Vent, LLC’s journey began with a 38-hectare experimental field near the village of Bespyatovo in the Stupino district of Moscow Oblast. Faced with the challenge of producing high-quality spinach in Russia’s temperate climate, the company’s engineers designed and built a custom self-propelled crawler harvester using exclusively domestic components. This innovative machine proved three times more cost-effective than imported alternatives, enabling Sever Vent to harvest its first commercial crop in 2017 and validate the viability of large-scale spinach cultivation without greenhouse infrastructure. Leadership and Corporate DNA Sever Vent has maintained a lean organizational structure with an authorized capital of 100 000 rubles. Company’s vision blends agronomic research with mechanical innovation, fostering a culture where engineers, agronomists, and logistics experts collaborate daily to optimize field productivity and product quality. This multidisciplinary ethos drives continuous improvement and underpins the company’s competitive edge. In the recent years the company has achieved break-even on its field-scale investments and established distribution networks across Moscow and neighboring regions. Partnerships with food processors, restaurant chains, and retailers have positioned Sever Vent, LLC as a reliable supplier of premium spinach and herbs. Looking Ahead With its proprietary harvest technology and vertically integrated model, Sever Vent, LLC is poised for expansion. Plans are underway to replicate its Bespyatovo pilot field in other regions of the Moscow Oblast and to introduce line extensions such as baby-leaf mixes and vegetable blends. As consumers demand healthier, locally produced greens, Sever Vent, LLC stands at the forefront – offering a home-grown alternative that marries innovation, quality, and sustainability.
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