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Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) extends private-label herb supply pact to 2028

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Edible Garden AG Incorporated entered into an expanded multi-year supply agreement with a major Midwest big-box retailer, extending their relationship through December 31, 2028. The deal significantly broadens the retailer’s private label fresh herb program across its Midwest footprint, covering more than 20 fresh herbs and specialty products.

The agreement supports Edible Garden’s strategy of deepening partnerships with key retailers and expanding both its branded and private label businesses. It leverages the company’s controlled environment agriculture network, Midwest facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Webster City, Iowa, its Farm-to-Formula® initiative, and its GreenThumb 2.0™ data-driven growing platform to provide year-round, sustainably grown products.

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Filing Explained

The agreement expands Midwest private-label coverage through December 31, 2028, but disclosed revenue, volume, pricing, and minimum commitments remain unspecified.

As a Form 8-K, this filing reports a specified material event: Edible Garden says it has entered an expanded supply agreement with a Midwest big-box retailer, extending the relationship through December 31, 2028. The disclosed consequence is a broader private-label fresh-herb program, rather than a completed sale of securities or an ownership change.

The program covers more than 20 fresh herbs and specialty products across the retailer’s Midwest footprint. That describes expanded product and distribution scope, while the agreement’s stated growth and operating benefits remain forward-looking expectations.

The release does not state contract revenue, purchase volumes, pricing, or minimum commitments. The filing therefore establishes the agreement and its term, but does not provide a disclosed dollar amount or other sizing of the obligation or expected sales.

Supply agreement end date December 31, 2028 Term of the expanded multi-year supply agreement with a major Midwest big-box retailer
Herb and specialty products covered More than 20 products Scope of the private label fresh herb program across the retailer’s Midwest footprint
Retail locations served Over 6,000 retail locations Availability of Edible Garden products across the United States, Caribbean, and South America
Aquaculture patents 3 U.S. patents Number of patents in advanced aquaculture technologies owned by Edible Garden
controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technical
"Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)"
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is growing crops inside enclosed systems—such as greenhouses or stacked indoor farms—where light, temperature, humidity and nutrients are precisely managed to produce food year-round and often more efficiently than outdoor fields. For investors it matters because CEA is capital- and technology-intensive, offering potential for higher yields, predictable supply and premium products, but also exposing returns to energy, equipment and scale-up risks.
private label financial
"broadening its private label fresh herb program across the retailer's Midwest footprint"
Products that are made by a manufacturer but sold under a retailer’s or distributor’s own brand name rather than the maker’s brand. Think of it like a store selling a “house” label version of a common item — the retailer controls the packaging, pricing and placement, which can boost profit margins, customer loyalty and pricing power, so investors watch private-label growth as a sign of a retailer’s ability to increase profits and differentiate itself.
Farm-to-Formula® technical
"advance our Farm-to-Formula® strategy, including the buildout of our Prairie Hills facility"
ready-to-drink (RTD) technical
"into a dedicated ready-to-drink (RTD) clean nutrition manufacturing hub"
Ready-to-drink (RTD) are pre-mixed beverages sold in bottles, cans, or cartons that consumers can drink immediately without preparation, covering both alcoholic and nonalcoholic products. Investors pay attention to RTD because these products act like a fast-moving, convenience-focused version of a brand’s portfolio—their ease of use, shelf life, packaging and distribution can drive faster sales, higher repeat purchases and different margins compared with products that require mixing or on-site preparation.
recirculating aquaculture technical
"a modular recirculating aquaculture setup with automated water treatment and feeding"
Zero-Waste Inspired® technical
"through its Zero-Waste Inspired® next-generation farming model"

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FAQ

What new agreement did Edible Garden (EDBL) announce with a Midwest retailer?
Edible Garden announced an expanded multi-year supply agreement with a major Midwest big-box retailer, extending their relationship through December 31, 2028. The agreement broadens the retailer’s private label fresh herb program across its Midwest footprint.

How does the new Edible Garden (EDBL) agreement affect its product range?
The expanded program will cover more than 20 fresh herbs and specialty products across multiple categories. This increases consumer access to fresh, sustainably grown culinary herbs and living plants throughout the Midwest region.

How does this supply agreement support Edible Garden’s (EDBL) growth strategy?
The agreement aligns with Edible Garden’s strategy to expand relationships with key retail partners and grow both branded and private label products. It also reinforces its Farm-to-Formula® strategy and supports expansion of the Prairie Hills facility for ready-to-drink nutrition products.

What role do Edible Garden’s Midwest facilities play in the new EDBL agreement?
Operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Webster City, Iowa enhance production and distribution, improving supply chain efficiency. These facilities help support large retail partners with consistent execution and reliable year-round supply of fresh herbs.

How widely available are Edible Garden (EDBL) products today?
Edible Garden’s products are available in over 6,000 retail locations across the United States, Caribbean, and South America. This existing footprint provides a broad base for expanding both branded and private label programs with major retailers.

What technology supports Edible Garden’s (EDBL) controlled environment agriculture operations?
Edible Garden relies on its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0™ software, protected by multiple U.S. patents, to use data analytics and precision agriculture. This platform optimizes growing conditions, improves product quality, and enhances operational efficiency across its greenhouse network.

 

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Edible Garden Secures Multi-Year Private Label Supply Agreement, Expanding Partnership with Major Midwest Big-Box Retailer

 

Agreement Broadens Private Label Herb Program Across the Midwest and Further Strengthens Long-Term Retail Growth Strategy

 

BELVIDERE, NJ, August 3, 2026 — Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), organic and sustainable produce, and developer of the Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and Farm-to-Formula® platform, today announced that it has entered into an expanded multi-year supply agreement with a major Midwest big-box retailer, extending the relationship through December 31, 2028 and significantly broadening its private label fresh herb program across the retailer's Midwest footprint. The extended relationship reflects the Company's continued success in deepening partnerships with leading retailers while growing its private label business and reinforces Edible Garden's position as a trusted supplier of premium, sustainably grown produce.

 

"We are pleased to further strengthen our relationship with a major Midwest big-box retailer through this expanded multi-year agreement," said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. "We believe this agreement reflects the confidence leading retailers continue to place in our ability to consistently deliver premium-quality, sustainably grown products backed by dependable execution and year-round supply. Covering more than 20 fresh herbs and specialty products across multiple categories, the program expands consumer access to fresh, sustainably grown culinary herbs and living plants throughout the Midwest. Just as importantly, we believe it demonstrates the strength of our scalable controlled environment agriculture network and strategic grower partnerships, which enable us to provide reliable year-round supply while maintaining the quality, freshness, and food safety standards our retail partners expect.”

 

"As we expand our Midwest production and distribution capabilities, including our operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Webster City, Iowa, we are enhancing supply chain efficiency and strengthening our ability to support large retail partners with consistent execution. Agreements like this also reinforce the commercial foundation of our business as we advance our Farm-to-Formula® strategy, including the buildout of our Prairie Hills facility, where we are partnering with Tetra Pak to produce higher-margin, shelf-stable ready-to-drink nutrition products. Together, these initiatives are expected to strengthen our operating model, reflect the depth of our customer relationships and advance our long-term strategy of expanding both our branded and private label businesses while creating new avenues for sustainable growth" concluded Mr. Kras.

 

Edible Garden supports its growing retail footprint through its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0™ software platform, which leverages advanced data analytics and precision agriculture to optimize growing conditions, improve product quality and enhance operational efficiency. Guided by its Zero-Waste Inspired® philosophy, the Company integrates sustainable growing practices designed to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and deliver premium products with exceptional freshness and industry-leading food safety standards. The agreement aligns with the Company's strategy of expanding relationships with key retail partners while increasing penetration of both branded and private label products across strategic U.S. markets.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®

 

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), delivering 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.

 

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “expand,” “extend,” “transform,” “strategy,” “advance,” “create,” “initiative,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s ability to expand and strengthen its operations, the development of the Company’s ready-to-drink manufacturing facility in Webster City, Iowa, and the Company’s Farm-to-Formula® strategy. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section and other sections of the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Investor Contacts:

Crescendo Communications, LLC

212-671-1020

EDBL@crescendo-ir.com

  

 
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