The Fresh Blog

Improving seafarer welfare and retention through fresh food at sea, crew health, nutrition, and sustainability in the shipping industry

Is fresh food the missing link in seafarer recruitment and retention?

The shipping industry faces a growing challenge in seafarer recruitment and retention as younger generations demand healthier, more supportive conditions at sea. With fresh vegetables running out early in voyages, nutrition becomes a key factor. Agwa’s onboard farming systems offer crews year-round fresh food, boosting welfare, morale, retention, and sustainability.

A compact growing unit filled with leafy greens sits in a clean ship galley, integrated between stainless steel appliances.

How Much Space Does It Take to Grow Fresh Food on a Ship? Less Than You Think

Think you do not have room to grow fresh food onboard? Think again. Discover how Agwa’s compact system fits right into real ship kitchens.

A young Indian ship captain in a white uniform stands on the bridge of a modern Japanese cargo ship holding a bowl of fresh salad, with ocean and digital panels in the background.

Why Japanese Ships Are Turning to Onboard Farming for Crew Wellbeing

Japan’s maritime industry is combining innovation and care. Onboard farming is becoming a key solution to boost crew wellbeing while aligning with national goals for smart and sustainable shipping.

A young Indian ship captain stands confidently inside a futuristic cargo ship bridge, holding a glass bowl of fresh salad. Behind him, high-tech navigation panels and large windows show the open ocean.

Zero Waste at Sea? This Is How Ships Are Cooking Smarter with Fresh Greens

Can zero waste cooking really work at sea? Discover how ships are using fresh onboard greens to cut food waste, cook smarter, and boost crew satisfaction.

Close-up of a stainless steel salad bowl on a wooden table, filled with fresh leafy greens; in the softly blurred background stands a glowing Agwa hydroponic unit on a ship’s galley floor.

A fresh revolution at sea: rethinking nutrition, welfare and sustainability

Fresh salad harvested on board: our autonomous Agwa unit grows chemical-free greens at sea, bringing flavour, nutrition and sustainability to every voyage.

Crew members on a cargo ship enjoy a quiet moment preparing fresh vegetables in the galley, with soft light from a porthole highlighting a bowl of greens.

How Onboard Farming Supports Mental Health at Sea

Fresh vegetables on ships do more than nourish the body. Onboard farming supports crew mental health by bringing routine, nature, and quiet joy into daily life.

Two crew members on a cargo ship prepare a fresh salad in the galley, using vibrant leafy greens. Sunlight from a porthole lights up the stainless steel kitchen as they smile and work together

A New Standard for Crew Wellness: Growing Fresh Food at Sea

Onboard farming is redefining daily life at sea. Discover how fresh vegetables, grown during the voyage, are transforming crew health, morale, and sustainability.

Crew member preparing a fresh salad onboard a ship with vibrant leafy greens grown using Agwa’s onboard growing system

How Nutritious Are the Vegetables Served on Ships?

Nutritional value drops fast once vegetables leave the farm — especially at sea. Discover how Agwa brings full-strength freshness back onboard, with AI-powered growing that supports crew health every day.