Edible Garden Wins Major New Fresh-Cut Herb Program at Target Stores
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) won an expanded fresh-cut herb distribution program with Target, increasing its retail footprint.
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Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) won an expanded fresh-cut herb distribution program with Target, increasing its retail footprint. Shipments are expected to begin in May 2026. The company says the award will accelerate revenue growth, raise brand visibility, and reinforce its Zero-Waste Inspired® operating model.
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On Apr 21, the day this news came out, EDBL closed 25.04% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Target shipment start
- May 2026
- Initial fresh-cut herb shipments to Target stores
Historical Context
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Reported $12.8M revenue with negative gross profit and expansion plans.
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Key Terms
controlled environment agriculture (cea) technical
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Expanded Distribution Expected to Drive Accelerated Growth; Initial Shipments Set for May 2026
BELVIDERE, NJ, April 21, 2026 (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 it has been awarded new distribution with Target, expanding its existing relationship with the retailer to supply a substantial portion of its fresh cut herbs. The award marks a meaningful expansion of Edible Garden’s retail presence and reflects growing demand for its organic and sustainably grown products.
This increased business with Target is expected to accelerate revenue growth, increase brand visibility, and strengthen the Company’s position in the fresh herb category. Shipments are expected to commence in May 2026.
“We are proud to build on our relationship with Target, a key retail partner, as we continue to scale our distribution and meet growing demand for fresh, organic and sustainably grown herbs,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “This award highlights the reliability and efficiency of our supply chain and our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality product at scale, aligned with our Zero-Waste Inspired® mission. We view this additional business as a meaningful opportunity to drive growth, increase our presence within a key retailer, and demonstrate the strength of our operating model. As we execute, we believe this will further position Edible Garden with leading national retailers and support long-term value creation.”
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 6,000 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. The Company is also expanding its Prairie Hills facility in Webster City, Iowa, into a dedicated ready-to-drink (RTD) clean nutrition manufacturing hub, supporting its Farm-to-Formula® strategy and its transformation into higher-margin, shelf-stable nutrition categories.
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, is a multi-year participant in Walmart’s Project Gigaton and a Giga Guru designee and has received NRG’s Excellence in Energy Award for its commitment to measurable environmental performance and energy stewardship. 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.
Investor Contacts:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
212-671-1020
EDBL@crescendo-ir.com
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