Wakefern and ShopRite Expand Edible Garden’s Successful “Garden Starters” Program with Midsummer Promotion

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Strong Consumer Response Drives Expanded Seasonal Merchandising Initiative Across Participating ShopRite Locations BELVIDERE, N.J., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated ("Edible Garden" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW),  a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce, and developer of the Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and Farm-to-Formula® platform, today announced that Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding the Company's Garden Starters pallet display program with a new midsummer promotional event across participating ShopRite locations. Building on strong customer response during the spring season, the expanded promotion is designed to meet continued consumer demand for fresh, living herbs while encouraging home gardening and outdoor entertaining throughout the summer months. The Garden Starters program features a broad assortment of USDA Organic Certified, living herb plants merchandised on convenient, eye-catching pallet displays that create an engaging shopping experience while helping retailers maximize seasonal sales opportunities. "Our Garden Starters program has resonated with consumers looking for fresh, flavorful ingredients they can enjoy right at home," said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. "We are excited that Wakefern and ShopRite are expanding the program into a midsummer event, reinforcing the strength of our partnership and the growing consumer demand for fresh, locally grown living herbs. The promotion will feature a broad assortment of our premium living herbs, giving consumers an easy way to enhance grilling, seasonal recipes, cocktails, and everyday meals with herbs that continue growing long after they leave the store. We believe this expanded program reflects our shared commitment to delivering innovation, quality and value while creating an engaging shopping experience for consumers throughout the summer season." "Our merchandising programs are designed to create incremental sales opportunities for our retail partners while delivering an exceptional shopping experience. Garden Starters demonstrates how innovative merchandising, paired with premium-quality products, can increase consumer engagement, encourage repeat purchases, and create value for both retailers and shoppers," concluded Mr. Kras. Edible Garden continues to invest in innovative retail merchandising solutions that complement its sustainable growing practices and proprietary GreenThumb 2.0® technology, helping retailers maximize productivity while reducing food waste throughout the supply chain.

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