Program Builds on Recent Retail Expansion and Creates Opportunities for Increased Holiday Sales BELVIDERE, NJ , Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 secured a holiday fresh herb program with Kroger, one of the nation's largest grocery retailers, for the upcoming Thanksgiving through New Year holiday season. The program represents another step in Edible Garden's continued expansion with major national retailers, further strengthening its retail presence and supporting its strategy of capturing a greater share of the fresh herb market. The Thanksgiving through New Year period is one of the most important selling seasons for fresh herbs, as holiday cooking drives increased demand for popular culinary ingredients such as rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley, and poultry-blend herbs. The Kroger program, together with previously announced holiday initiatives with Walmart and Target , positions Edible Garden to capitalize on increased seasonal demand, drive additional sales, and further expand its presence among the nation's leading retailers. “This holiday program with Kroger represents another significant commercial win for Edible Garden and an important milestone for our Edible Garden Heartland operation in Grand Rapids , Michigan,” said Jim Kras , Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden . “Our Heartland facility was strategically established to serve leading retailers throughout the Midwest, and this program demonstrates how our investment in regional production and distribution capabilities is translating into meaningful commercial opportunities. Kroger's decision to include Edible Garden in its holiday program reinforces the confidence major retailers are placing in our ability to deliver fresh, high-quality herbs reliably and at scale during periods of peak demand. Beyond the immediate revenue opportunity, we believe this program will increase utilization of our Heartland facility, strengthen our presence in the Midwest, and advance our Zero-Waste Inspired® mission by bringing locally grown products closer to consumers, while providing a foundation for continued growth.” Edible Garden plans to support the Kroger holiday program through its established growing and distribution network, utilizing its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 technology to align production with seasonal demand. By leveraging its existing infrastructure, the Company aims to efficiently manage increased order volumes, capitalize on new sales opportunities, and strengthen its position in the fresh produce market. 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 receive