Abstract In the global functional foods market, microgreens, meaning young vegetable or herb seedlings picked within 7–21 days of germination, have become a fast-expanding market. They are positioned as a superfood due to their remarkable nutrient density, which is reportedly 4–40 times more than that of their mature counterparts. They exhibit a rich bioactive profile, a sustainably produced, and are adaptable to culinary and nutraceutical uses. Their scientific justification, production methods, market dynamics, practical business models, and possible future uses are examined in this case study. The case study reviews the ways in which microgreens are transforming urban agriculture and redefining the future of functional nutrition by drawing on peer-reviewed research, international industry practices, and real-world examples, including Gotham Greens, AeroFarms, and Urban Kisaan. Also examined are new prospects in personalized nutrition, nutraceutical extraction, and climate-resilient agriculture, issues with shelf-life, cost, regulations, and scalability. According to the study's findings, microgreens are well-positioned to emerge as one of the most economically viable superfoods in the decade to come owing to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and customer desire for fresh functional foods. Information © The Author 2026
Priyanka Kataria (Mon,) studied this question.