In Cairo, Schaduf’s “Farmed Here” fridge grows vegetables on-site using hydroponics—no soil, just water and nutrients. The system saves up to 90% of water, reduces carbon emissions by cutting transport, and keeps produce fresh until purchase. It tackles food waste, water scarcity, and urban sustainability by bringing farming directly to consumers.
In Cairo, a hydroponic fridge grows fresh lettuce directly in the supermarket, allowing customers to pick produce without packaging. The soil-free system uses 90% less water and supplements plants with liquid nutrients. Schaduf plans to expand this eco-friendly setup to more stores, reducing food waste and the carbon footprint of transporting vegetables.
Egyptian company Schaduf is growing vegetables directly inside hydroponic fridges in Cairo supermarkets. Customers can pick fresh produce on-site, reducing food waste, saving water, and cutting carbon emissions from transport. The initiative demonstrates a sustainable urban farming model that Schaduf plans to expand further.
In Cairo, Schaduf installed hydroponic fridges labeled “Farmed Here,” allowing customers to buy fresh vegetables grown on-site without soil. The system recirculates water and nutrients, saving 90% of water, reducing food waste, and cutting transport emissions. Consumers get fresh produce directly, and Schaduf plans to expand the project to more stores, tackling urban sustainability and water scarcity challenges.
In Cairo, Schaduf installed a hydroponic fridge labeled “Farmed Here,” letting customers buy fresh vegetables grown on-site without soil. The system recirculates water and nutrients, cutting water use by 90%, reducing food waste, and eliminating transport emissions. Consumers get fresh produce directly, while Schaduf plans to expand the project to more grocery stores, tackling water scarcity and urban sustainability challenges.
Rooftop gardens in Cairo and other megacities help reduce heat, improve air quality, and save energy. Organizations like Schaduf turn rooftops into green spaces, protecting residents—especially in informal settlements—from pollution and extreme temperatures.
Schaduf has emerged as a key force transforming Cairo’s rooftops into productive green spaces through rooftop farms and green wall systems. By providing affordable, tailored solutions for low-income families and urban clients, the company helps address food security, water efficiency, and environmental challenges. Its work demonstrates how simple, scalable technologies can turn unused roofs into sustainable, income-generating ecosystems across Egypt.
Schaduf, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, is installing hydroponic rooftop farms for 20 migrant and Egyptian families in Cairo. The company is leading all technical training, enabling households to independently grow high-value crops year-round. Through its expertise, Schaduf is strengthening food security, boosting income opportunities, and advancing national and global sustainability goals.
IOM Egypt and Al Schaduf are launching a project installing hydroponic farms on 20 rooftops—10 migrant and 10 Egyptian households—in Cairo. Families receive training to grow high-value crops year-round, while Al Schaduf helps connect their produce to buyers. The initiative promotes food security, income generation, and sustainable urban farming, supporting both UN SDGs and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Rooftop farming has become an essential solution to shrinking agricultural land in cities, promoting organic and pesticide-free crops. The village of “Aoun” exemplifies how rooftop gardens can transform poverty into self-sufficiency, providing families with additional income and fresh produce. Founded in 2011, Schaduf has implemented 150 rooftop farms in Cairo and plans to expand to 500 farms in Helwan over three years, offering training and community support.