Edible Garden Brings Full Product Line to Associated Supermarket and Brooklyn Harvest Market in New York City

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Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) announced on Oct. 21, 2025 that it expanded retail distribution in the New York metropolitan area through new partnerships with Associated Supermarket in Queens and Brooklyn Harvest Market in Brooklyn. Both retailers will carry the company’s full product line, including potted and cut herbs, hydroponic basil, hydroponic greens, and the Pickle Party® fermented pickle and sauerkraut line.

The Pickle Party® line was developed with Hermann Pickle Company and is marketed as Kosher, Non-GMO, and sustainably sourced. The partnerships leverage Associated Supermarket Group’s cooperative network to increase local availability of Edible Garden’s sustainably grown, clean-label products.

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Edible Garden expands retail distribution into metro New York through Associated Supermarket and Brooklyn Harvest Market on Oct. 21, 2025.

This expands availability of the full product line — potted and cut herbs, hydroponic basil, and the Pickle Party® line — into neighborhood supermarkets operated by the Associated Supermarket Group. The arrangement uses ASG’s cooperative footprint to place locally grown, sustainably marketed items into community-focused stores that emphasize freshness and local sourcing.

Key dependencies include in-store shelf placement, initial order quantities, promotional support, and the retailers’ reorder cadence. Execution risks are operational: supply reliability, cold-chain handling for freshness, and consumer adoption against existing SKU mixes. Monitor sell-through rates, reorder frequency, and any retailer-specific promotional windows over the next 90-180 days to judge whether this partnership scales beyond a localized distribution boost.

Additional store count makes sustainably grown organic produce and Pickle Party® product line available to metro NY consumers

BELVIDERE, NJ, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products,  today announced an expansion of its retail distribution network through new partnerships with Associated Supermarket in Queens, NY, and Brooklyn Harvest Market in Brooklyn, NY. Both retailers will offer the Company’s full line of products, including potted and cut herbs, hydroponic basil, and Pickle Party® products, reflecting growing consumer demand for locally grown, sustainably produced foods throughout the New York metropolitan area.

The Pickle Party® line, developed in partnership with the Hermann Pickle Company, features sustainably sourced, fermented Kosher, Non-GMO pickles and sauerkraut that deliver exceptional freshness and quality with every bite. The collection exemplifies Edible Garden’s commitment to clean-label, better-for-you foods made with locally grown ingredients and minimal processing.

Associated Supermarket, a longstanding fixture in New York’s neighborhood grocery landscape, is recognized for serving diverse communities with quality, value, and personal service. Brooklyn Harvest Market, part of the same family of independent grocers, has built a strong reputation for its emphasis on freshness, local sourcing, and community engagement. Both retailers belong to the Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), a cooperative network of independent supermarkets operating under various banners across the New York metropolitan area and the Northeast. This affiliation gives Edible Garden an efficient avenue to expand its reach through established, community-focused partners that share its commitment to freshness, sustainability, and local values.

“We are pleased to partner with Associated Supermarket and Brooklyn Harvest Market, two respected retailers that have become cornerstones of their local communities,” commented Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “These partnerships are about more than expanding our footprint—they reflect a shared belief in sustainability, freshness, and serving customers with care. Both retailers have deep roots in New York neighborhoods, and we are honored to work alongside them to bring our full line of locally grown products to even more consumers.”

“As we continue expanding across the Northeast, Edible Garden remains dedicated to our Zero-Waste Inspired® approach, ensuring that every product we grow and deliver supports a healthier planet and a stronger local economy. Offering our full range, from potted and cut herbs to hydroponic greens and our Pickle Party® product line provides customers with access to high-quality, sustainable options they can feel good about. Together with Associated Supermarket and Brooklyn Harvest Market, we are proud to make fresh, responsibly produced food more accessible across the New York metro area.”

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), delivering locally grown, organic, better-for-you, sustainable produce and products through its Zero-Waste Inspired® next-generation farming model. Available in over 5,000 retail locations across the United States, Caribbean, and South America, Edible Garden is at the forefront of the CEA and sustainability technology movement, distinguished by its advanced safety-in-farming protocols, sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software, and innovative Self-Watering in-store displays. The Company operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated greenhouses and processing facilities, including Edible Garden Heartland in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Edible Garden Prairie Hills in Webster City, Iowa; and its headquarters at Edible Garden Belvidere in New Jersey. It also partners with a network of contract growers strategically located near major U.S. markets to ensure freshness and reduce environmental impact.

Edible Garden’s proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 software—protected by U.S. Patents US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2, and US 11,830,088 B2—optimizes vertical and traditional greenhouse growing conditions while aiming to reduce food miles. Its patented Self-Watering display (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) is designed to extend plant shelf life and elevate in-store presentation. In addition to its core CEA operations, Edible Garden owns three patents in advanced aquaculture technologies: a closed-loop shrimp farming system (US 6,615,767 B1), a modular recirculating aquaculture setup with automated water treatment and feeding (US 10,163,199 B2), and a sensor-driven ammonia control method utilizing electrolytic chlorine generation (US 11,297,809 B1).

The Company has been recognized as a FoodTech 500 firm by Forward Fooding, a leading AgriFoodTech organization, and is a Giga Guru member of Walmart’s Project Gigaton sustainability initiative. Edible Garden also develops and markets a growing line of nutrition and specialty food products, including Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey®—plant and whey protein powders—and Kick. Sports Nutrition, a premium performance line for health-conscious athletes seeking cleaner, better-for-you options. The Company’s offerings further include fresh, sustainable condiments such as Pulp fermented gourmet and chili-based sauces, as well as Pickle Party, a collection of fermented fresh pickles and krauts.

Learn more at https://ediblegardenag.com.
For Pulp products, visit https://www.pulpflavors.com.
For Vitamin Whey® products, visit https://vitaminwhey.com.
For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit https://kicksportsnutrition.net/.
Watch the Company’s latest corporate video here.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s growth strategies, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “look forward,” “objective,” “plan,” “seek,” “strategy,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including market and other conditions and the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform to actual results or changes in expectations, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What did Edible Garden (EDBL) announce on October 21, 2025 about New York distribution?

Edible Garden said it partnered with Associated Supermarket in Queens and Brooklyn Harvest Market in Brooklyn to carry its full product line.

Which Edible Garden products will be available at Associated Supermarket and Brooklyn Harvest Market?

The retailers will offer potted and cut herbs, hydroponic basil and greens, plus the Pickle Party® fermented pickles and sauerkraut.

Does the Pickle Party® line have any special attributes reported by Edible Garden?

Yes; the Pickle Party® products are described as Kosher, Non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and developed with Hermann Pickle Company.

How does the Associated Supermarket Group relationship affect Edible Garden (EDBL)?

Edible Garden gains an efficient avenue to expand reach through ASG’s cooperative network of independent supermarkets in the New York metro area and Northeast.

What sustainability approach did Edible Garden highlight in the announcement?

The company emphasized its Zero-Waste Inspired® approach and commitment to locally grown, minimally processed, clean-label foods.

Will these partnerships change where New York consumers can buy Edible Garden (EDBL) products?

Yes; the partnerships make the company’s full product line more widely available to metro New York shoppers at those neighborhood retailers.