Home-grown crops makes happy employees at Astra Zeneca, Stockholm.
- Dec 18, 2025
- 2 min read
When you think of AstraZeneca, you usually think of advanced medical technology and groundbreaking research. But in their high-tech facility in Södertälje, another revolutionary project is quietly underway - a green revolution growing in hydroponic cabinets from Grönska.
The project is led by Johnny Sandberg, AstraZeneca's Food and Sustainability Lead, who has a vision to reduce the company's environmental impact in unexpected ways.
“At AstraZeneca, we strive for sustainability in everything we do,” says Johnny. “It’s not just about energy savings and carbon reduction, but about incorporating sustainable solutions into everyday life – even in our offices and in our private spaces.”
GrowOFF Microfarm - greenery in the heart of industry
Johnny and his team installed Grönska's GrowOFF cabinet in their cafeteria a year ago, with the goal of growing fresh, organic vegetables right on site. Using hydroponic technology, where plants grow without soil and with minimal water, the cabinet has become a symbol of what the future of food production could look like - local and sustainable.
"One thing that surprised me was the smell of fresh herbs in the cafeteria when you came in in the morning," says Johnny. "It created a sense of presence and connection to nature, even indoors."
Sustainable results
Since its installation, the GrowOFF cabinet has become a popular feature of AstraZeneca’s staff spaces. “We’ve always been proud of our restaurant, but now seeing fresh vegetables growing and tasting them adds a whole new dimension to the dining experience,” explains Johnny. Growing their own vegetables on site has reduced the need for transport and enabled the company to offer its employees the freshest produce possible.
“We’ve seen how small changes, like installing a GrowOFF cabinet, can have a big impact. It’s a reminder that sustainability isn’t just about big projects, but also about the small, everyday changes,” Johnny says with a smile.
A greener future
For AstraZeneca and Johnny Sandberg, GrowOFF is more than just an innovative hydroponic cabinet - it is a symbol of their commitment to a greener future.
"It's part of a larger plan for how we want to continue to reduce our footprint and show that sustainability can be integrated into all parts of our business, even in unexpected ways," Johnny concludes. Johnny concludes.
Watch how Astra Zeneca uses GrowOff cabinets in their canteen.
Explore our GrowOFF cabinet here
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