Webinar: Advances in growing media for CEA production
In this replay of Produce Grower magazine’s March 2026 live event, available to watch in the video, Pierre-Marc De Champlain, Director of Product Management at Berger, reviews how growing media affects the different stages of automated CEA production, from early root development to plug handling and harvest. The session will also cover operational considerations, such as food safety and traceability. BM2 Automation – Wood HP is also highlighted as one example of growing media tailored for the needs of modern automated leafy greens production.
Topics include:
- Media performance across automated production stages
- Considerations for plug handling and system compatibility
- Selecting media tailored to high-throughput leafy green operations
- Why media structure matters in automated systems
- How tailored media supports uniform growth and handling
- What to consider when scaling leafy green production
- Key operational considerations for CEA producers
- Traceability and food safety best practices
Featured Experts
Pierre-Marc De Champlain
Product Management Director
Pierre-Marc graduated from the University of Sherbrooke with a Bachelor’s degree in biotechnological engineering, developing an integrated knowledge of biological sciences. Being fascinated with biological sciences, Pierre-Marc joined the industry in 2008 and quickly became known for his integrated and forward-thinking approach to tackling growers’ unique challenges. Intrigued by the fast-paced evolutions in the growing sector and obsessed with data-driven results in the field, Pierre-Marc always dives deep to uncover how substrates and the growing environment can help improve the efficiency and yield of any production.
