Discussion to Highlight Proprietary Technologies and Partnerships with Square Roots and Caney Fork Farms as Foundations for Growth Beyond Core CEA Jim Kras will discuss Diversification Beyond Core CEA at CEAg World Conference & Expo BELVIDERE, NJ , Nov. 02, 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 Chief Executive Officer Jim Kras will participate in the 2026 CEAg World Conference & Expo , taking place November 10–11, 2026, in Charlotte - Concord, North Carolina . Mr. Kras will participate in a session titled “Diversification Beyond Core CEA” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 . He is expected to discuss how Edible Garden is building on its growing expertise, proprietary technologies and retail relationships to expand into value-added foods, clean-label nutrition and ready-to-drink beverages. The discussion will also address how strategic partnerships can support product innovation, broaden sourcing capabilities and create opportunities for growth beyond traditional greenhouse operations. “Innovation has always been central to Edible Garden , from our patented GreenThumb software and Self-Watering displays to our Zero-Waste Inspired® approach to growing and delivering fresh produce,” said Jim Kras , Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden . “Our Farm-to-Formula® strategy builds on that foundation by connecting our agricultural expertise with opportunities in clean-label foods, nutrition and ready-to-drink beverages. Diversification means applying what we do well to new categories where we believe we can create value for retailers and consumers.” Edible Garden’s recent partnerships with Square Roots and Caney Fork Farms are intended to support this diversification strategy. The Square Roots relationship adds a collaborative avenue for exploring crop innovation and new product concepts, while the Caney Fork Farms partnership brings regenerative agriculture into the Company’s broader supply strategy. Together, these relationships are intended to complement Edible Garden’s CEA capabilities and support a broader range of ingredients, products and market opportunities. “Our partnerships with Square Roots and Caney Fork Farms demonstrate how we are bringing complementary expertise into our business,” Mr. Kras continued. “We see opportunities to connect innovation in controlled environment agriculture with regenerative farming and product development, helping us broaden our offering while pursuing a more flexible operating model. As we develop our Prairie Hills ready-to-drink platform, these relationships can help inform future product innovation and support our goal of building a more diversified revenue base across fresh produce and shelf-stable nutrition.” The CEAg World Conference & Expo brings together commercial growers, industry executives, technology providers, and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of controlled environment agriculture. The 2026 conference will focus on practical strategies for improving profitability, managing costs, strengthening customer relationships, and building more resilient growing operations. Additional information about the conference is available at https://www.ceagworld.com/events/ . 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 paten