Expanded Distribution Builds on Existing Relationship and Strengthens Regional Retail Presence
BELVIDERE, NJ, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, today announced that its Gourmet Greens Hydroponic Basil is now available at Hannaford Supermarkets. The launch expands the Company’s branded product offerings within the retailer and builds on an established relationship focused on freshness, quality, and operational efficiency.
Gourmet Greens is a distinct brand within Edible Garden’s portfolio, offering consumers premium hydroponically grown basil cultivated using the Company’s proprietary growing systems and sustainability-driven practices. The product is designed to deliver consistent quality, extended shelf life, and reduced food waste—key attributes for both retailers and consumers.
Hannaford Supermarkets, founded in 1883 and headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, operates nearly 190 stores across the Northeast, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut.
“The availability of Gourmet Greens Hydroponic Basil at Hannaford reflects our ability to scale differentiated branded products with leading regional retailers,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “By leveraging our controlled environment agriculture platform and regional production capabilities, we can deliver consistent, high-quality basil that enhances shelf life, reduces shrink, and supports Hannaford’s commitment to responsible sourcing—while driving value for our business.”
Gourmet Greens Hydroponic Basil is produced using Edible Garden’s controlled environment agriculture platform, which is designed to enhance product consistency and reduce food waste. The expanded availability at Hannaford supports Edible Garden’s strategy of deepening relationships with regional retailers through branded offerings that improve in-store performance and consumer satisfaction.
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 5,000 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.
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, a leading AgriFoodTech organization, and is a Giga Guru member of Walmart’s Project Gigaton sustainability initiative. 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/.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s growth strategies, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “look forward,” “objective,” “plan,” “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 and the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives. 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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