Edible Garden Herbs Now Available at Freshtown Marketplace; Expands Fresh, Organic, Sustainably Sourced Options for Consumers
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Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) has announced a new partnership with Freshtown Marketplace to distribute its USDA Organic herb product line. The collaboration, announced on March 11, 2025, will expand the availability of Edible Garden's fresh herbs, including basil, cilantro, and parsley, through Freshtown's regional supermarket network.
As a member of the Foodtown supermarket cooperative, Freshtown Marketplace leverages collective buying power to offer competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards. This strategic partnership aligns with Edible Garden's mission as 'The Flavor Maker' to provide fresh, sustainably grown produce to health-conscious consumers.
The partnership aims to address growing consumer demand for fresh, organic, and sustainably sourced products while making these options more accessible through Freshtown's retail network. The collaboration also supports locally driven farming practices and complements Freshtown's existing Jersey Fresh suppliers.
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- New retail distribution partnership expanding market reach
- Access to Foodtown cooperative's established retail network
- Strategic positioning in health-conscious consumer segment
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Edible Garden's new distribution agreement with Freshtown Marketplace represents a modest but strategic expansion of the company's retail footprint. As a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) producer specializing in organic herbs, this partnership gives EDBL access to a new customer base through Freshtown's regional presence.
The partnership with Freshtown Marketplace, which is part of the larger Foodtown cooperative, demonstrates Edible Garden's ability to secure shelf space in the competitive fresh produce category. This alignment with a retailer focused on quality and local sourcing is consistent with EDBL's positioning as a premium, sustainable brand.
From a financial perspective, while the announcement lacks specific revenue projections or contract terms, distribution expansion is important for a small-cap company (
For investors considering EDBL's growth trajectory, this partnership represents incremental progress in building the company's retail network. The focus on organic, sustainably grown produce also positions the company in a growing consumer segment that typically commands premium pricing, potentially supporting higher margins compared to conventional produce.
This partnership with Freshtown Marketplace represents a calculated expansion of Edible Garden's distribution network through a strategic regional channel. The company's controlled environment agriculture (CEA) model provides them with distinct advantages in the herb category, offering consistency and quality that traditional field-grown producers struggle to match.
By leveraging Freshtown's membership in the Foodtown cooperative, Edible Garden gains access to a retail partner with established buying power and distribution systems. This represents an efficient market entry strategy that reduces the typical challenges of securing new retail accounts individually.
The focus on organic certification is particularly noteworthy in the herb category, where consumer concerns about pesticide usage run high. Edible Garden's USDA Organic certification creates a meaningful differentiation in the fresh herb segment, which traditionally sees higher margins than conventional produce categories.
From a supply chain perspective, the regional nature of this partnership aligns well with Edible Garden's sustainability messaging. CEA production models already reduce transportation distances compared to conventional growing regions, and partnering with regional retailers further enhances this advantage while potentially reducing logistics costs and improving product freshness.
Edible Garden's new distribution partnership with Freshtown Marketplace represents a strategic expansion of its retail footprint, particularly significant given the company's small
While the announcement lacks specific revenue projections or contract terms, this partnership gives Edible Garden access to Freshtown's customer base and potential leverage through Freshtown's membership in the larger Foodtown cooperative. This connection could potentially open doors to additional stores within the cooperative's network over time.
The herb category traditionally commands higher margins than many other produce items, and Edible Garden's USDA Organic certification creates meaningful differentiation in a segment where consumers are particularly concerned about pesticide usage. The company's controlled environment agriculture (CEA) model offers consistency advantages over traditional farming methods, producing herbs with reliable quality and appearance year-round.
From a supply chain perspective, the regional nature of this partnership aligns perfectly with Edible Garden's sustainability messaging while potentially reducing transportation costs and improving product freshness. This operational efficiency could contribute positively to margins over time.
For investors, this partnership represents incremental progress rather than a transformative development. However, for a micro-cap company building its market presence, these strategic retail expansions collectively contribute to the growth trajectory needed to achieve sustainable profitability. The partnership's focus on premium, organic products positions Edible Garden in a growing consumer segment that supports higher price points than conventional alternatives.
BELVIDERE, NJ, March 11, 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, sustainable produce and products, today announced that its USDA Organic herb product line will now be available at Freshtown Marketplace. As a regional supermarket chain and member of the Foodtown supermarket cooperative, Freshtown Marketplace leverages shared buying power and resources to offer competitive pricing and high-quality products. This partnership aligns with Edible Garden's mission to provide the freshest, sustainably grown produce to consumers seeking flavorful herbs to enhance their meals.
"We are pleased to partner with Freshtown Marketplace to bring our USDA Organic herbs to their customers," said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. "As The Flavor Maker, Edible Garden®,' our mission is to deliver the freshest and most flavorful herbs to our retail partners and their customers. This partnership is a direct response to evolving consumer preferences for fresh, organic, and sustainably sourced products. By positioning our products in Freshtown Marketplace, a store known for these attributes, we are strategically capturing the growing segment of health-conscious consumers who seek premium, sustainably grown ingredients.”
“Partnering with Freshtown Marketplace is a strategic move that aligns seamlessly with Foodtown's mission to provide fresh, high-quality products at competitive prices. This collaboration will make our USDA Organic herbs more accessible to consumers and communities, featuring a variety of favorites like basil, cilantro, and parsley—all cultivated with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. By supporting locally driven farming practices, this partnership also addresses the growing demand for fresh, health-focused options. Edible Garden's USDA Organic herbs will enhance Freshtown Marketplace's selection of fresh and locally sourced products from Jersey Fresh suppliers.”
ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®
Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 stores in the US, Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, use of sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software and self-watering in-store displays. The Company currently operates its own state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has a network of contract growers, all strategically located near major markets in the U.S. Its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 patented (US Nos.: US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2 and US 11,830, 088 B2) software optimizes growing in vertical and traditional greenhouses while seeking to reduce pollution-generating food miles. Its proprietary patented (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) Self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and provide an enhanced in-store plant display experience. Edible Garden is also a developer of ingredients and proteins, providing an accessible line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. In addition, the Company’s Kick Sports Nutrition line features premium performance products that cater to today’s health-conscious athletes. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of sustainable food flavoring products such as Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products. For more information on Pulp products go to https://www.pulpflavors.com/. For more information on Vitamin Whey® products go to https://vitaminwhey.com/. For more information on Edible Garden go to https://ediblegardenag.com/.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s growth strategies, the Company’s ability to improve its financial results, and performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “design,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “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, the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives, and other factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Act Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in the forward-looking statements. 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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