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Edible Garden Strengthens Balance Sheet and Expands R&D Through $12 Million Acquisition of Sustainable Farming Assets of NaturalShrimp Farms Inc.
Acquisition Adds Patented Water Treatment Technology with Expected Broad Cross- Platform Applications; Increases Shareholder Equity Through Preferred Stock Structure Transaction Strengthens Edible Garden’s Balance Sheet with $3 Million of Cash Through Private Placement Intended to Enhance Vertically Integrated Model and Advance Zero-Waste Inspired® Mission in High-Growth, Sustainable Agriculture Sector Strengthens Edible Garden’s Leadership in Sustainability and Controlled Environment Agricultur
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