Saint’Clair Martins Sr. and his two sons, Nicholas Martins and Saint’Clair Martins, Jr., are Brazilian natives that moved from Buffalo, NY, to the Naples, FL area in 2022 to start a hydroponic farm.

Saint’Clair Martins Sr. was an engineer in the automotive industry, while Nicholas Martins spent his career in management and operations in the luxury goods industry. Saint’Clair Martins Jr. was a marketing and business manager in the animal feed industry. Each brought complementary business skills to make Naples Fresh.

At Naples Fresh, they aim to lead farming innovation in greenhouse hydroponics, and they pride themselves on conducting their business with integrity and excellence. They grow romaine, spring mix, and butter head lettuces, and prioritize both the quality of the greens that they grow and the customer service that they provide. Their goal is to help create a better future for farming in Florida through innovation and sustainable practices.

At Naples Fresh, they believe that it is important to know what goes into growing the food that we eat, and their customers can be assured that their products are non-GMO and free of herbicides, fungicides, and chemical residue. By using their state-of-the-art hydroponic system, they have control of the growing environment, and can provide clean, year-round production and superior taste. Their growing system is sustainable and environmentally friendly, which helps them proudly minimize their environmental footprint.