{"id":196481,"date":"2026-02-27T13:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196481\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:49:08","slug":"edible-garden-to-showcase-zero-waste-inspired-platform-and-announce-major-nutrition-platform-expansion-at-natural-products-expo-west-2026-in-anaheim-california-march-3-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196481\/","title":{"rendered":"Edible Garden to Showcase Zero-Waste Inspired\u00ae Platform and Announce Major Nutrition Platform Expansion at Natural Products Expo West\u00ae 2026 in Anaheim, California, March 3-6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Edible Garden AG Incorporated (&#8220;Edible Garden\u201d or the &#8220;Company\u201d) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and producer of locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced its participation in Natural Products Expo West\u00ae 2026, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from March 3-6, 2026. The Company will exhibit at Booth #N1546, where it will highlight the strength of its vertically integrated growth platform and announce a significant strategic initiative reflecting the next stage of its corporate development.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Products Expo West\u00ae 2026, produced by New Hope Network and co-located with Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, is one of the world\u2019s premier trade events for natural, organic, and healthy products. The event draws approximately 60,000 to 65,000 participants annually, with buyers representing roughly 60% of total attendance, making it a highly influential venue for major industry announcements. Expo West highlights the latest innovations in natural and organic food and beverage, eco-friendly beauty, household products, supplements, and functional ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Expo West provides an ideal environment to share a meaningful advancement in our long-term strategy,\u201d commented Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. &#8220;Over the past year, we have strengthened our vertically integrated infrastructure while continuing to evolve our product portfolio across fresh produce, clean-label nutrition, and value-added offerings. The initiative we will announce represents a deliberate step forward in extending our Farm to Formula\u00ae model and building additional capacity to support growing retailer and consumer demand for trusted, transparent, clean-label products. By aligning product innovation with our Zero-Waste Inspired\u00ae operating framework, we are creating a more scalable platform designed to support sustainable growth and long-term value creation. We believe this announcement marks an important milestone in our continued evolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN\u00ae<\/p>\n<p>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\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n<p>Get the latest news<br \/>\n                <br class=\"br-line\"\/><br \/>\n                delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters<\/p>\n<p>            By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/terms-of-service\" title=\"Terms of Service\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/privacy-policy\" title=\"Privacy Policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Edible Garden\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n<p>The Company has been recognized as a FoodTech 500 firm by Forward Fooding, is a multi-year participant in Walmart\u2019s Project Gigaton and a Giga Guru designee and has received NRG\u2019s 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\u00ae and Vitamin Whey\u00ae-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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BbbLrr9pID_MfbAngJDZ4hmP-psdIkydDM2PJu6ncmz1GFsdpcVa4xTuvZqg3rAXK6vyB5dVECT63CGPiVzDc25LFOkxvFKU0aMH2nrM2tU=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ediblegardenag.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For Pulp products, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BbbLrr9pID_MfbAngJDZ4nZ9eUBmdkWUs91OuMww-wI_IxNWUc30wMmQhrW-2fWRpJJqFpAWEAff9Jx38Jo11eTKgLVBkHnY0DoDGpUuF9Y4tzJtRdray1gziYlAq_Se\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pulpflavors.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For Vitamin Whey\u00ae products, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BbbLrr9pID_MfbAngJDZ4gQ0ztjeZJ_gZDshyW3xuUy556i3oN5owZcCs9hDMf4EBNg6mB-iWjkoYbyQfZZODzsQKuIp3QQUCvL-6dpCKxY=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vitaminwhey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BbbLrr9pID_MfbAngJDZ4geAOyaEGLbuwkUGHp94T6kTQJqOtxf--sxyRGHGZ9YkPvXDT_RZrcqPRsdEu_SXeecYfvaZ0ueiqGjkFTjhomIjP73h-uSITgYq_HhK_6g_\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/kicksportsnutrition.net\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the Company\u2019s latest corporate video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1CvwgrfTue8k6nbeqLEqXPoX-WgzOgwkaCHu7y11n1aNYUmpcwvbWoYNtpllHCh8i0eB8io1KkpM7dzXB75jNQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Forward-Looking Statements<\/p>\n<p>This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company\u2019s growth strategies, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words &#8220;believe,\u201d &#8220;expect,\u201d &#8220;intend,\u201d &#8220;look forward,\u201d &#8220;objective,\u201d &#8220;plan,\u201d &#8220;seek,\u201d &#8220;strategy,\u201d &#8220;will,\u201d 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Investor Contacts:<\/p>\n<p>Crescendo Communications, LLC<\/p>\n<p>212-671-1020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"d19495939d91b2a3b4a2b2b4bfb5befcb8a3ffb2bebc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Edible-Garden-AG-Incorporated.png\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Edible Garden AG Incorporated (&#8220;Edible Garden\u201d or the &#8220;Company\u201d) (Nasdaq:&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":196482,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[2975,91578,163,165,164,2195,35411,4770,7,7996,11104,65347,7997,8011,91576,13035,2959,51210,47267,31830,91577,91574,7998,978,91575],"class_list":{"0":"post-196481","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-anaheim","8":"tag-2975","9":"tag-3-6","10":"tag-anaheim","11":"tag-anaheim-headlines","12":"tag-anaheim-news","13":"tag-and","14":"tag-announce","15":"tag-at","16":"tag-california","17":"tag-edible","18":"tag-expansion","19":"tag-expo","20":"tag-garden","21":"tag-in","22":"tag-inspired","23":"tag-major","24":"tag-march","25":"tag-natural","26":"tag-nutrition","27":"tag-platform","28":"tag-products","29":"tag-showcase","30":"tag-to","31":"tag-west","32":"tag-zero-waste"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=196481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=196481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=196481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=196481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}