The expanded multi-year agreement broadens the company’s private label fresh herb program across the retailer’s Midwest footprint as it builds out production and distribution in Michigan and Iowa.
Edible Garden AG Incorporated said it signed an expanded multi-year supply agreement with a major Midwest big-box retailer, extending the relationship through December 31, 2028 and widening its private label fresh herb program across the retailer’s Midwest footprint. The company said the arrangement covers more than 20 fresh herbs and specialty products across multiple categories, increasing distribution of culinary herbs and living plants while supporting its push to deepen ties with large retail partners. Chief Executive Officer Jim Kras said the agreement shows retailers’ confidence in Edible Garden’s ability to provide premium-quality, sustainably grown products with dependable execution and year-round supply. He said the company’s controlled environment agriculture network and strategic grower partnerships support consistent availability, quality, freshness and food safety. Edible Garden linked the expanded deal to broader investments in Midwest production and logistics, including operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Webster City, Iowa. Kras said those efforts are intended to improve supply chain efficiency and support larger retail customers. He also tied the agreement to the company’s Farm-to-Formula® strategy, including the buildout of its Prairie Hills facility in partnership with Tetra Pak to produce shelf-stable ready-to-drink nutrition products, which the company expects to help strengthen its operating model and support long-term growth. The company said it supports its retail network with GreenThumb 2.0™ software, which uses data analytics and precision agriculture (technology-guided growing) to optimize conditions, improve quality and increase efficiency. Edible Garden said the agreement fits its strategy of expanding branded and private label sales across strategic U.S. markets.