BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated ("Edible Garden" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:EDBL, EDBLW)), a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, today announced that it will participate in ECRM's Total Wellness: GLP-1, Weight Management, Nutrition & Vitamin Session, taking place February 10–12, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois.

ECRM's Total Wellness: GLP-1, Weight Management, Nutrition & Vitamin Session brings together leading brands and top retail buyers through curated, one-on-one meetings designed to drive meaningful product discovery and commercial partnerships. Unlike traditional trade shows, ECRM's highly targeted format enables brands to engage directly with decision-makers from grocery, club, drug, e-commerce, and specialty retail channels in a distraction-free environment.

At the event, Edible Garden will engage with retail partners to showcase its Kick Sports Nutrition line, its clean labeled sports nutrition, weight management, and GLP-1 support products, as well as its line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. The Company's participation reflects its strategy to leverage direct retail engagement to support distribution growth, new product introductions, and expanded shelf presence across key better-for-you nutrition categories.

"Consumer interest in GLP-1 support, weight management, and clean nutrition continues to accelerate, and retailers are actively seeking differentiated solutions in these categories," said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. "Through brands like Kick Sports Nutrition, along with our clean labeled weight management offerings and Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® protein lines, we are building a portfolio designed for today's wellness-focused consumer. Participating in ECRM's Total Wellness session allows us to engage directly with retail partners in a highly targeted environment, while advancing our Farm to Formula® strategy and supporting the continued expansion of our nutrition platform across key retail channels."

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), delivering locally grown, organic, better-for-you, sustainable produce and products through its Zero-Waste Inspired® next-generation farming model. Available in over 5,000 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.

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, a leading AgriFoodTech organization, and is a Giga Guru member of Walmart's Project Gigaton sustainability initiative. Edible Garden also develops and markets a growing line of nutrition and specialty food products, including Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey®—plant and whey protein powders—and Kick. Sports Nutrition, a premium performance line for health-conscious athletes seeking cleaner, better-for-you options. The Company's offerings further include fresh, sustainable condiments such as Pulp fermented gourmet and chili-based sauces, as well as Pickle Party, a collection of fermented fresh pickles and krauts.

Learn more at https://ediblegardenag.com.

For Pulp products, visit https://www.pulpflavors.com.

For Vitamin Whey® products, visit https://vitaminwhey.com.

For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit https://kicksportsnutrition.net/.

Watch the Company's latest corporate video here.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company's growth strategies, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "look forward," "objective," "plan," "seek," "strategy," "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including market and other conditions and the Company's ability to achieve its growth objectives. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform to actual results or changes in expectations, except as required by law.

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Edible Garden to Participate in ECRM's Total Wellness: GLP-1, Weight Management, Nutrition & Vitamin Session, February 10–12, 2026