Case Study – Blending Community and Wellness with a Grobrix Farm-to-table Smoothie Bar

Picture an office pantry alive with energy, where employees harvest fresh kale and basil to blend into smoothies that spark health and joy. In May 2025, Grobrix teamed up with Sodexo to host a Farm-to-Table Smoothie Bar workshop at a client’s Singapore office, turning a workday into a celebration of connection and wellness. This case study explores how Grobrix’s workplace value propositions, community engagement and healthier eating, created a vibrant workplace, proving that growing together helps us all grow.

The Challenge: Boosting Workplace Culture

The client, a multinational healthcare company with a regional office in Singapore, is always looking to promote wellness as part of their employee engagement plan. With Sodexo managing their facilities, they wanted an interactive, health-focused event to strengthen team bonds and align with their sustainability values. Standard wellness programs felt repetitive, so they turned to Grobrix’s urban farming solution for a fresh approach.

The Grobrix Solution: A Farm-to-Table Experience

We brought our Farm-to-Table Smoothie Bar to the client’s pantry, powered by their Grobrix edible green wall brimming with non-GMO greens like sorrel, kale, and basil. Employees crafted our signature Green Berry Boost and Tropical Basil Breeze smoothies, blending fresh harvests with coconut water and chia seeds while our team shared insights on veggie health benefits. Sodexo handled logistics, ensuring the event fit smoothly into the office’s wellness schedule.

Over 30 employees joined the hands-on team building activities, harvesting greens from their office urban farm and experimenting with different recipes. “It was like being on a cooking tv show!” one participant said, capturing the lively atmosphere. “I loved the the idea of harvesting the crops and using them straight away to create something that we could consume!’

Building Community Engagement whilst promoting Healthier Eating and Wellness

Grobrix vertical farms spark connection. The smoothie bar transformed the pantry into a hub where colleagues shared recipe ideas and sustainability tips. Harvest sessions brought laughter and stories, helping employees connect beyond their roles. One team member shared, “I learned my coworker’s basil and blueberry trick!”

The workshop encouraged healthier eating habits. Blending smoothies with fresh greens, participants learned how kale supports energy and basil aids digestion. The Grobrix vertical farm can comfortably produce  8 kg of greens monthly, enough for team lunches and take-home harvests. Employees loved the taste, with one saying, “Kale never tasted this good! especially when the leaves are younger.” Our team explained nutritional benefits, inspiring small, sustainable dietary changes.

Grobrix surveys show that over 85% of attendees agree the Grobrix urban farming offering “strengthens workplace community,” reflecting its role in building relationships and bringing people together. Sodexo’s coordination in this case enhances this further with their expertise as a global leader in the catering and facility management space.

The Results: A Connected, Thriving Workplace

Employees left seedlings to grow their own basil and kale at home along with the enthusiasm to bring farm-to-table and urban farming into their lives at home and eager for future events at the office. The client now plans regular Grobrix workshops, while Sodexo aims to bring the model to other sites. This partnership shows how an indoor farm and a blender can create a wellness movement, building community and health together.

Ready to blend wellness into your workplace? Join Grobrix and Sodexo to grow a happier, healthier team today! Find out more about the Grobrix events offering here. Video footage of the event at the social media link here.