Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Questions over migrant labor and local employment promises
CNN reporting examined AppHarvest’s use of migrant workers from countries including Mexico and Guatemala and contrasted that practice with the company’s earlier promises to create local jobs in Kentucky.
2022
Shareholder lawsuits over corporate disclosures
Shareholders filed multiple federal lawsuits alleging that AppHarvest executives overstated the company’s operational readiness and prospects in communications to investors and regulators. The claims also criticized executive compensation during the period of major share-price decline.
Greenhouse workplace-safety allegations
A Grist investigation reported allegations that workers faced extreme heat inside AppHarvest greenhouses, with reported temperatures reaching approximately 155 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as mold, broken equipment and related health concerns. Workers said safety complaints were not adequately addressed.