Edible Garden Launches First-to-Market USDA Organic Hydroponic Basil, Reinforcing Leadership in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) has launched the first-ever USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil Plant for retail sale, marking a significant innovation in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. The product combines hydroponic cultivation with USDA Organic certification, offering a sustainable solution that uses 90% less water than conventional farming.
The Company, which operates state-of-the-art greenhouses in Belvidere, NJ, and Grand Rapids, MI, distributes its products across over 5,000 stores in the US, Caribbean, and South America. The new basil product features root-on, living format for extended shelf life and reduced food waste, aligning with Edible Garden's Zero-Waste Inspired® mission.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha lanciato la prima pianta di basilico idroponica certificata biologica USDA disponibile al dettaglio, segnando un'importante innovazione nel settore dell'agricoltura in ambiente controllato (CEA). Il prodotto unisce la coltivazione idroponica alla certificazione biologica USDA, offrendo una soluzione sostenibile che utilizza il 90% di acqua in meno rispetto all'agricoltura tradizionale.
L'azienda, che gestisce serre all'avanguardia a Belvidere, NJ, e Grand Rapids, MI, distribuisce i suoi prodotti in oltre 5.000 negozi negli Stati Uniti, nei Caraibi e in Sud America. Il nuovo prodotto di basilico presenta una pianta viva con radici, per una durata più lunga e una riduzione degli sprechi alimentari, in linea con la missione Zero-Waste Inspired® di Edible Garden.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha lanzado la primera planta de albahaca hidropónica certificada orgánica por USDA para la venta al por menor, marcando una innovación significativa en el sector de la agricultura en ambiente controlado (CEA). El producto combina el cultivo hidropónico con la certificación orgánica USDA, ofreciendo una solución sostenible que utiliza un 90% menos de agua que la agricultura convencional.
La compañía, que opera invernaderos de última generación en Belvidere, NJ, y Grand Rapids, MI, distribuye sus productos en más de 5,000 tiendas en EE. UU., el Caribe y Sudamérica. El nuevo producto de albahaca presenta un formato vivo con raíces para una mayor vida útil y reducción del desperdicio de alimentos, alineándose con la misión Zero-Waste Inspired® de Edible Garden.
Edible Garden (나스닥: EDBL)은 최초로 USDA 인증 유기농 수경재배 바질 식물을 소매 판매용으로 출시하며, 통제된 환경 농업(CEA) 분야에서 중요한 혁신을 이루었습니다. 이 제품은 수경재배와 USDA 유기농 인증을 결합하여, 기존 농업 대비 90% 적은 물을 사용하는 지속 가능한 솔루션을 제공합니다.
벨비데어, 뉴저지와 그랜드래피즈, 미시간에 최첨단 온실을 운영하는 이 회사는 미국, 카리브해, 남미 전역의 5,000개 이상의 매장에 제품을 유통합니다. 새 바질 제품은 뿌리가 붙은 살아있는 형태로 제공되어 유통기한이 길고 식품 폐기물을 줄여 Edible Garden의 Zero-Waste Inspired® 미션에 부합합니다.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq : EDBL) a lancé la toute première plante de basilic hydroponique certifiée biologique USDA destinée à la vente au détail, marquant une avancée majeure dans le secteur de l'agriculture en environnement contrôlé (CEA). Ce produit allie culture hydroponique et certification biologique USDA, offrant une solution durable qui utilise 90 % moins d'eau que l'agriculture conventionnelle.
L'entreprise, qui exploite des serres ultramodernes à Belvidere, NJ, et Grand Rapids, MI, distribue ses produits dans plus de 5 000 magasins aux États-Unis, dans les Caraïbes et en Amérique du Sud. Ce nouveau basilic est proposé en format vivant avec racines, garantissant une durée de conservation prolongée et une réduction du gaspillage alimentaire, conformément à la mission Zero-Waste Inspired® d'Edible Garden.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) hat die erste USDA-zertifizierte Bio-Hydroponik-Basilikumpflanze für den Einzelhandel eingeführt und damit eine bedeutende Innovation im Bereich der kontrollierten Umweltlandwirtschaft (CEA) gesetzt. Das Produkt kombiniert hydroponischen Anbau mit USDA-Bio-Zertifizierung und bietet eine nachhaltige Lösung, die 90 % weniger Wasser als herkömmliche Landwirtschaft verbraucht.
Das Unternehmen betreibt hochmoderne Gewächshäuser in Belvidere, NJ, und Grand Rapids, MI, und vertreibt seine Produkte in über 5.000 Geschäften in den USA, der Karibik und Südamerika. Das neue Basilikumprodukt wird als lebende Pflanze mit Wurzelwerk angeboten, was eine längere Haltbarkeit und weniger Lebensmittelverschwendung ermöglicht und zur Zero-Waste Inspired®-Mission von Edible Garden passt.
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- Heavy reliance on successful market acceptance of new product
- Operating in highly competitive agricultural technology sector
- Subject to risks of controlled environment agriculture operations
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Edible Garden's USDA Organic hydroponic basil represents a first-to-market innovation combining premium organic certification with efficient hydroponics technology.
Edible Garden's launch of USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil represents a significant innovation in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. This product creates a unique market position by bridging two previously separate agricultural approaches: organic certification and hydroponic cultivation. The
The resource efficiency is notable – using up to
From a competitive positioning perspective, this product enables Edible Garden to command premium shelf placement and potentially higher price points in the produce section. The company already has substantial distribution through over 5,000 stores across multiple markets, providing immediate channels for this innovation.
The technology integration is particularly noteworthy – their patented GreenThumb software and self-watering display systems create additional barriers to entry beyond the product itself. Combined with their vertical integration through company-owned facilities in New Jersey and Michigan plus contract growers, they've established multiple competitive advantages in production efficiency, distribution, and technology.
Breakthrough product merges sustainability, freshness, and modern consumer appeal in a visually engaging, waste-reducing format
BELVIDERE, NJ, July 31, 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 the launch of its USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil Plant for retail sale. This groundbreaking product redefines the herb category by combining the precision of hydroponics with the trusted standards of USDA Organic certification.
“This launch is truly transformative—not just for Edible Garden, but for the broader organic and CEA sectors,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “By uniting USDA Organic certification with hydroponic cultivation, we are introducing a first-of-its-kind innovation that bridges two traditionally separate agricultural methods. The result is a climate-resilient, resource-efficient product that delivers ultra-fresh flavor, extends shelf life, and significantly reduces food waste thanks to its root-on, living format. Its vibrant, modern packaging enhances visibility in the produce aisle, elevating the in-store experience and supporting premium placement. Beyond its visual appeal, the basil is grown using up to
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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