Edible Garden Introduces Edible Garden Prairie Hills - Webster City, Iowa Following Strategic Asset Acquisition
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) has announced the establishment of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, a 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa, acquired through its recent purchase of select assets from NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. The facility features advanced aquaculture infrastructure, laboratories, and climate-controlled growing environments.
The strategic expansion will support multiple business lines, including increased herb production, clean-label nutraceutical development, and aquaculture R&D utilizing patented water treatment technologies. The facility will also serve as a warehousing and distribution hub for the Midwest region, enhancing fulfillment efficiency for the company's network of over 5,000 retail locations across the U.S.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha annunciato la creazione di Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, una struttura di 6,2 acri situata a Webster City, Iowa, acquisita tramite l'acquisto recente di selezionati asset da NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. La struttura dispone di infrastrutture avanzate per l'acquacoltura, laboratori e ambienti di coltivazione a clima controllato.
Questa espansione strategica supporterà diverse linee di business, tra cui la maggiore produzione di erbe aromatiche, lo sviluppo di nutraceutici a etichetta pulita e la ricerca e sviluppo in acquacoltura utilizzando tecnologie brevettate di trattamento dell'acqua. La struttura fungerà inoltre da centro di stoccaggio e distribuzione per la regione del Midwest, migliorando l'efficienza delle consegne per la rete aziendale di oltre 5.000 punti vendita negli Stati Uniti.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha anunciado la creación de Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, una instalación de 6.2 acres en Webster City, Iowa, adquirida mediante la compra reciente de activos selectos de NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. La instalación cuenta con infraestructura avanzada de acuicultura, laboratorios y ambientes controlados para el cultivo.
Esta expansión estratégica apoyará múltiples líneas de negocio, incluyendo la producción incrementada de hierbas, desarrollo de nutracéuticos con etiqueta limpia e I+D en acuicultura utilizando tecnologías patentadas de tratamiento de agua. La instalación también funcionará como un centro de almacenamiento y distribución para la región del Medio Oeste, mejorando la eficiencia en el cumplimiento para la red de la empresa de más de 5,000 puntos de venta en todo Estados Unidos.
Edible Garden (나스닥: EDBL)은 아이오와 주 웹스터 시티에 위치한 6.2에이커 규모의 시설인 Edible Garden-Prairie Hills 설립을 발표했습니다. 이 시설은 NaturalShrimp Farms Inc.의 일부 자산을 최근 인수하여 확보한 것으로, 첨단 수산 양식 인프라, 실험실 및 온도 조절 재배 환경을 갖추고 있습니다.
이번 전략적 확장은 허브 생산 확대, 클린 라벨 뉴트라슈티컬 개발, 특허 받은 수처리 기술을 활용한 수산 양식 연구개발 등 다양한 사업 부문을 지원할 예정입니다. 또한 이 시설은 중서부 지역의 창고 및 유통 허브 역할을 하여 미국 전역에 걸친 5,000개 이상의 소매점 네트워크에 대한 물류 효율성을 높일 것입니다.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq : EDBL) a annoncé la création d'Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, une installation de 6,2 acres à Webster City, Iowa, acquise via l'achat récent de certains actifs de NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. Cette installation comprend des infrastructures aquacoles avancées, des laboratoires et des environnements de culture à température contrôlée.
Cette expansion stratégique soutiendra plusieurs lignes d'affaires, notamment la production accrue d'herbes, le développement de nutraceutiques à étiquette propre et la R&D en aquaculture utilisant des technologies brevetées de traitement de l'eau. L'installation servira également de centre d'entreposage et de distribution pour la région du Midwest, améliorant l'efficacité des livraisons pour le réseau de l'entreprise comptant plus de 5 000 points de vente à travers les États-Unis.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) hat die Einrichtung von Edible Garden-Prairie Hills angekündigt, einer 6,2 Hektar großen Anlage in Webster City, Iowa, die durch den kürzlichen Erwerb ausgewählter Vermögenswerte von NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. erworben wurde. Die Anlage verfügt über eine fortschrittliche Aquakultur-Infrastruktur, Labore und klimatisierte Anbauumgebungen.
Die strategische Erweiterung wird mehrere Geschäftsbereiche unterstützen, darunter die erhöhte Kräuterproduktion, die Entwicklung von Clean-Label-Nutraceuticals und Forschung & Entwicklung in der Aquakultur unter Nutzung patentierter Wasseraufbereitungstechnologien. Die Anlage wird zudem als Lager- und Vertriebszentrum für die Midwest-Region dienen und die Erfüllungseffizienz für das Netzwerk des Unternehmens mit über 5.000 Einzelhandelsstandorten in den USA verbessern.
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Edible Garden's Iowa facility acquisition strengthens vertical integration, expands production capacity, and enhances Midwest distribution capabilities.
Edible Garden's acquisition of the 6.2-acre Prairie Hills facility represents a significant infrastructure expansion that should strengthen multiple aspects of their operations. The Webster City, Iowa location provides strategic positioning for Midwest distribution, potentially reducing logistics costs and delivery times to their network of over 5,000 retail locations nationwide.
The facility's existing advanced infrastructure offers immediate value without the typical construction delays and capital expenditures associated with new facility development. The acquired assets include specialized aquaculture infrastructure and fully equipped laboratories that would be costly to build from scratch, allowing for faster ROI potential.
This expansion directly supports three growth vectors: increased herb production capacity, accelerated nutraceutical development (particularly clean-label products which command premium pricing), and aquaculture research leveraging the patented water treatment technologies obtained in the acquisition. The multi-purpose nature of this facility demonstrates efficient capital allocation by serving production, R&D, and distribution functions simultaneously.
The strategic importance extends beyond physical assets. This acquisition aligns with Edible Garden's vertical integration strategy by bringing more of their supply chain in-house. For controlled environment agriculture companies, vertical integration can significantly improve margins by reducing third-party dependencies while maintaining quality control throughout the production process. The facility's advanced climate-controlled environments should support year-round growing operations regardless of external weather conditions – a core advantage of CEA business models.
Facility to Expand Herb and Nutraceutical Production, Advance Aquaculture R&D, and Enhance Distribution Capacity as Part of Edible Garden’s Zero-Waste Inspired® and Sustainability-Focused Platform
BELVIDERE, NJ, July 23, 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 Edible Garden- Prairie Hills, a 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa. Secured through the Company’s previously announced purchase of select assets from NaturalShrimp Farms Inc., the facility will play a key role in supporting Edible Garden’s strategic expansion across multiple business lines, including increased production, research and development, and enhanced distribution capabilities.
The expansive facility features advanced aquaculture infrastructure, fully equipped laboratories, and climate-controlled growing environments. Edible Garden plans to leverage these assets to expand herb production, accelerate clean-label nutraceutical development, and conduct aquaculture R&D utilizing patented water treatment technologies included in the acquisition. The facility will also serve as a strategic warehousing and distribution hub to enhance fulfillment efficiency throughout the Midwest. These innovations are expected to strengthen agricultural sustainability and operational efficiency, complementing Edible Garden’s ongoing collaborations with organizations such as the EPA, FDA, NJIT, and the Brisea Group.
“The launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills marks a pivotal step in our mission to reshape sustainable food production,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “This expansion strengthens our vertically integrated model and provides a high-tech platform to expand our herb and nutraceutical lines, pilot next-generation aquaculture technologies, and reinforce our commitment to Zero-Waste Inspired® farming. Importantly, it positions us to better serve our network of over 5,000 retail locations across the U.S. with greater efficiency, while driving forward innovation in a cost-effective, environmentally responsible manner.”
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, Caribbean and South America, 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 vertically integrated 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. The Company acquired three patents from NaturalShrimp Farms Inc. covering advanced aquaculture technologies, including 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 using electrolytic chlorine generation (US 11,297,809 B1).The Company has been named a FoodTech 500 company by Forward Fooding, a leading AgriFoodTech organization. In addition, Edible Garden is also a Giga Guru member of Walmart's Project Gigaton sustainability initiative. 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 looking for cleaner labeled, better for you options. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of fresh, sustainable, and functional condiments such as Pulp fermented gourmet & chili-based sauces and Edible Garden's Pickle Party - fresh pickles & krauts. 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.
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