What if the freshest, most flavorful greens and herbs in the world could be harvested just seconds before lunch—right inside your corporate café?
From Fortune 500 headquarters to bustling multi-campus operations, Babylon Micro-Farms’ Galleri vertical farms are transforming the way companies think about food, sustainability, and employee engagement. By bringing hydroponic farming into the workplace, these organizations are replacing long supply chains with zero-mile freshness, all while sparking curiosity and connection.
Across corporate dining, sustainability initiatives, and employee wellness programs, Galleri is delivering more than just greens—it’s cultivating connection, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose. For hundreds of dining operations across the country, the new watercooler is the farm.
Here’s how three industry leaders are redefining workplace dining with Babylon Micro-Farms.
Zurich Insurance: Bringing the “Wow Factor” to Corporate Dining
At Zurich Insurance’s corporate dining facility, the introduction of a fully remotely managed Babylon Micro-Farm has added both beauty and purpose to the employee experience. Positioned to catch the eye of everyone entering the café, the unit sparks immediate curiosity—“Wow, what’s growing there, and can we eat it?” says operator Matt.
Beyond aesthetics, the farm reduces Zurich’s carbon footprint, eliminates the need for pesticides, and ensures greens are harvested at peak freshness. Remote monitoring by Babylon’s headquarters manages lighting and irrigation, freeing the culinary team to focus on creating vibrant, healthy meals.
The Guided Growing app provides step-by-step instructions from planting to harvest, empowering staff and ensuring consistent results without guesswork.
To further showcase their success, Zurich Insurance’s culinary team sat down for an interview to share their experience. Watch the full conversation here: Zurich Insurance Chef Interview – YouTube.
Zurich Insurance’s Impact:
- A visually striking, conversation-starting centerpiece in the café
- Reduced food miles, waste, and chemical use for safer, fresher meals
- Empowered chefs with control over quality and availability of produce
Fresh Lettuce in the Zurich Insurance Micro-Farm.
“We wanted something that brought a little life to the café… it’s just kind of a wow factor when you first walk in.” – Matt, Operator at Zurich Insurance
Cultivating Freshness & Connection at Marsh McLennan
At Marsh McLennan’s New York City headquarters, corporate dining has been reimagined through a partnership with Restaurant Associates and Babylon Micro-Farms. Two Galleri hydroponic units now anchor the renovated café space, producing ultra-fresh lettuces and herbs that move directly from farm to fork—no transportation required.
The farms are more than a food source; they’ve become a focal point of the dining experience. Assistant Café Manager Felix Tagliarini, affectionately known as “Farmer Felix,” has managed the units since 2022. With no prior gardening experience, he credits Babylon’s Guided Growing app and support team for helping him become a confident grower.
Positioned as centerpieces in the café, the Galleris draw foot traffic, turn heads, and create connection points. Harvests often happen in the morning, perfectly timed for breakfast crowds to witness the process and ask questions. During intern season, the farms double as photo ops and conversation starters—especially for curious newcomers experiencing hydroponic farming for the first time.
The Galleri Effect at Marsh McLennan:
- Fresh produce harvested on-site for maximum flavor and nutrition
- A café centerpiece that draws foot traffic and sparks conversation
- A hands-on sustainability experience for employees and visitors alike
Felix Tagliarini in front of his Babylon Micro-Farms Galleri unit.
“I would push anyone that can offer this to their client. It’s the sustainability, the wellness, the farm-to-table — this is what people want. They want to eat healthy, and there’s nothing healthier than seeing a team harvesting fresh vegetables and an hour later it’s on their plate.” – Felix Tagliarini, Assistant Café Manager, Restaurant Associates at Marsh McLennan
We recently interviewed Felix about his experience with Babylon Micro-Farms – watch the full webinar on demand here.
Dominion Energy: Cultivating a Culture of Sustainability
Dominion Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company, made sustainability a visible, daily part of corporate life by installing Galleri Micro-Farms in its Richmond, VA corporate campuses. Partnering with Eurest and Babylon Micro-Farms, Dominion introduced on-site hydroponic farming in 2022 at its downtown headquarters, adding a second unit in 2025 at its Innsbrook office.
The initiative gives employees a tangible connection to the company’s sustainability goals while enabling the culinary team to serve hyperlocal greens year-round. Executive Chef Kevin Trefethen calls it “a luxury as a chef,” allowing him to grow microgreens and herbs that aren’t widely available.
The farms have become a shared point of pride, with associates learning to plant, harvest, and explain the process to guests. As Eurest Resident District Manager Julie Larson notes, “The associates are having fun teaching others how to maintain the micro-farm… and then they’re starting to have those conversations with guests.”
Dominion Energy’s Results:
- Sustainability in Action: Zero-mile produce as a daily visual reminder of environmental commitments
- Culinary Innovation: Fresh, unique ingredients fueling inventive menus
- Employee Engagement: A shared hands-on experience that connects departments
Dominion Energy’s 100th Harvest in Their Micro-Farm.
“For guests to come up and watch us cut the basil they’re about to eat… that’s the full circle of the culinary experience.” – Kevin Trefethen, Executive Chef, Eurest at Dominion Energy
Why Galleri Is the Future of Corporate Dining
Across industries, Babylon Micro-Farms is helping companies:
- Deliver ultra-fresh, nutrient-dense greens right where people eat
- Turn sustainability from a policy into an everyday, interactive experience
- Enhance employee engagement through shared ownership of food production
- Reduce food miles, waste, and reliance on external supply chains
Whether it’s sparking conversations at Marsh McLennan, inspiring sustainability at Dominion Energy, or adding the “wow factor” at Zurich Insurance, Galleri is transforming corporate dining into something more meaningful, connected, and delicious. In today’s workplace, the new watercooler is the farm.
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