Edible Garden Announces Favorable Preliminary Results from USDA & EPA Supported Brisea Nanobubble Demonstration Project
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) announced preliminary results from its Nanobubble Demonstration Project at its Belvidere, New Jersey facility. The project, conducted with Brisea Group, the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, showed significant improvements in agricultural efficiency.
Key findings demonstrate up to 55% increase in yield compared to traditional irrigation methods and a 30% reduction in harvest cycle time. The nanobubble technology enhances water oxygenation, improves nutrient uptake, and strengthens pathogen control, resulting in better plant uniformity and healthier root environments.
The company reports that the equipment payback period is under three months, making it a scalable solution for agricultural operations. The technology aligns with Edible Garden's Zero-Waste Inspired® farming principles and aims to optimize controlled environment agriculture while maintaining sustainability.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha annunciato i risultati preliminari del suo Progetto Dimostrativo Nanobubble presso la sua struttura di Belvidere, nel New Jersey. Il progetto, realizzato con il Brisea Group, la Commissione del New Jersey per la Scienza, l'Innovazione e la Tecnologia e l'Istituto Tecnologico del New Jersey, ha mostrato miglioramenti significativi nell'efficienza agricola.
I risultati chiave dimostrano un aumento fino al 55% della resa rispetto ai metodi di irrigazione tradizionali e una riduzione del 30% del tempo di raccolta. La tecnologia delle nanobubble migliora l'ossigenazione dell'acqua, aumenta l'assorbimento dei nutrienti e rafforza il controllo dei patogeni, portando a una maggiore uniformità delle piante e a radici più sane.
L'azienda riporta che il periodo di ammortamento delle attrezzature è inferiore ai tre mesi, rendendola una soluzione scalabile per le operazioni agricole. La tecnologia è in linea con i principi agricoli Zero-Waste Inspired® di Edible Garden e mira a ottimizzare l'agricoltura in ambiente controllato mantenendo la sostenibilità.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) anunció resultados preliminares de su Proyecto Demostrativo Nanobubble en su instalación en Belvidere, Nueva Jersey. El proyecto, realizado con Brisea Group, la Comisión de Ciencia, Innovación y Tecnología de Nueva Jersey, y el Instituto Tecnológico de Nueva Jersey, mostró mejoras significativas en la eficiencia agrícola.
Los hallazgos clave demuestran un incremento de hasta el 55% en el rendimiento comparado con métodos de riego tradicionales y una reducción del 30% en el tiempo de cosecha. La tecnología de nanobubbles mejora la oxigenación del agua, mejora la absorción de nutrientes y refuerza el control de patógenos, resultando en una mejor uniformidad de las plantas y ambientes radiculares más saludables.
La empresa informa que el período de recuperación de la inversión es de menos de tres meses, lo que la convierte en una solución escalable para las operaciones agrícolas. La tecnología se alinea con los principios agrícolas Zero-Waste Inspired® de Edible Garden y tiene como objetivo optimizar la agricultura en entornos controlados manteniendo la sostenibilidad.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL)는 뉴저지주 벨비디어에 있는 시설에서 나노버블 시연 프로젝트의 예비 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 Brisea Group, 뉴저지 과학, 혁신 및 기술 위원회 및 뉴저지 기술 연구소와 협력하여 진행되었으며, 농업 효율성이 크게 개선된 것을 보여주었습니다.
주요 결과는 전통적인 관개 방법과 비교하여 수확량이 최대 55% 증가하고, 수확 주기가 30% 단축되었음을 보여줍니다. 나노버블 기술은 물의 산소 공급을 개선하고, 영양소 흡수력을 향상시키며, 병원균 제어를 강화하여 식물의 균일성과 건강한 뿌리 환경을 조성합니다.
회사는 장비의 회수 기간이 3개월 이하라고 보고하며, 농업 운영을 위한 확장 가능한 솔루션으로 만들고 있습니다. 이 기술은 Edible Garden의 Zero-Waste Inspired® 농업 원칙과 일치하며, 지속 가능성을 유지하면서 제어된 환경 농업을 최적화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) a annoncé les résultats préliminaires de son Projet de Démonstration Nanobubble dans ses installations à Belvidere, au New Jersey. Ce projet, réalisé avec le groupe Brisea, la Commission du New Jersey sur la science, l'innovation et la technologie, ainsi que l'Institut de technologie du New Jersey, a montré des améliorations significatives de l'efficacité agricole.
Les résultats clés démontrent une augmentation allant jusqu'à 55% du rendement par rapport aux méthodes d'irrigation traditionnelles et une réduction de 30% du temps de cycle de récolte. La technologie des nanobubbles améliore l'oxygénation de l'eau, améliore l'absorption des nutriments et renforce le contrôle des pathogènes, ce qui entraîne une meilleure uniformité des plantes et des environnements racinaires plus sains.
L'entreprise rapporte que le délai de retour sur investissement des équipements est inférieur à trois mois, ce qui en fait une solution évolutive pour les opérations agricoles. La technologie s'inscrit dans les principes agricoles inspirés du zéro déchet® d'Edible Garden et vise à optimiser l'agriculture en environnement contrôlé tout en maintenant la durabilité.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) gab die vorläufigen Ergebnisse seines Nanobubble-Demonstrationsprojekts in seiner Einrichtung in Belvidere, New Jersey, bekannt. Das Projekt, das in Zusammenarbeit mit der Brisea Group, der New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology sowie dem New Jersey Institute of Technology durchgeführt wurde, zeigte signifikante Verbesserungen in der landwirtschaftlichen Effizienz.
Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zeigen eine Steigerung der Erträge um bis zu 55% im Vergleich zu traditionellen Bewässerungsmethoden und eine Reduzierung der Erntezykluszeit um 30%. Die Nanobubble-Technologie verbessert die Sauerstoffversorgung des Wassers, erhöht die Nährstoffaufnahme und stärkt die Kontrolle über Pathogene, was zu einer besseren Pflanzenuniformität und gesünderen Wurzelumgebungen führt.
Das Unternehmen berichtet, dass der Amortisationszeitraum für die Ausrüstung unter drei Monaten liegt, was es zu einer skalierbaren Lösung für landwirtschaftliche Betriebe macht. Die Technologie steht im Einklang mit den Zero-Waste Inspired® Landwirtschaftsprinzipien von Edible Garden und zielt darauf ab, die kontrollierte Umweltlandwirtschaft zu optimieren und gleichzeitig die Nachhaltigkeit aufrechtzuerhalten.
- 55% increase in crop yield compared to traditional methods
- 30% reduction in harvest cycle time
- Equipment payback period under 3 months
- Enhanced plant health and reduced biofilm in irrigation systems
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Insights
The preliminary results from Edible Garden's nanobubble technology demonstration represent a potentially game-changing development in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The reported 55% yield increase and 30% reduction in harvest cycle time could dramatically improve the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
The financial implications are particularly compelling. With a sub-three-month equipment payback period, this technology could rapidly generate positive ROI. For context, traditional agricultural technology investments often require 12-24 months for payback. The accelerated harvest cycle could enable 4-5 growing cycles annually instead of the typical 3-4, potentially increasing annual revenue per square foot by 40-50%.
Key competitive advantages emerge from this innovation:
- Reduced operating costs through more efficient resource utilization
- Increased production capacity without facility expansion
- Enhanced crop quality through improved root health and nutrient uptake
- Strengthened sustainability credentials with water conservation benefits
However, several critical factors warrant attention. The "preliminary" nature of these results suggests further validation is needed. Additionally, the scalability across different crop types and growing environments remains to be proven. The collaboration with credible institutions like USDA, EPA and NJIT adds legitimacy to the findings, but successful commercial implementation at scale will be important for long-term value creation.
For investors, this development could signal a significant inflection point for EDBL. The technology's potential to simultaneously increase yield while reducing costs could substantially improve margins and market competitiveness in the challenging CEA sector. The emphasis on sustainability and efficiency aligns with growing market demands for environmentally responsible farming practices.
Nanobubble Technology Potentially Increases Yield by
BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 05, 2025 (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 products, today announced the preliminary results of Brisea Group Inc.'s Nanobubble Demonstration Project at the Company’s Belvidere, New Jersey facility. Conducted in partnership with Brisea, the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT), and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), the project has demonstrated significant improvements in crop yield, efficiency, and sustainability.
Nanobubble technology works by enhancing water oxygenation, improving nutrient uptake, and strengthening pathogen control. The demonstration at the Company’s facility has confirmed previous findings from the USDA and EPA, showing that nanobubbles improve plant uniformity, accelerate growth, and create a healthier root environment.
Key Findings from the Nanobubble Trial:
- Up to
55% increase in yield compared to traditional irrigation methods 30% reduction in harvest cycle time, allowing for faster production- Enhanced plant health, including reduced biofilm in irrigation systems and stronger root development.
"These preliminary results reinforce our confidence in the transformative potential of nanobubble technology to revolutionize sustainable agriculture,” commented Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “The noteworthy increases in yield and reductions in harvest cycle time demonstrate the tangible benefits of this cutting-edge innovation, aligning perfectly with Edible Garden’s mission to optimize controlled environment agriculture while maintaining our Zero-Waste Inspired® farming principles."
"By integrating nanobubble technology into our irrigation systems, we are not only improving efficiency but also reducing resource consumption, which is critical in today’s agricultural landscape. This technology enhances water and nutrient delivery while simultaneously addressing key challenges such as biofilm buildup and root health—factors that directly impact plant vitality and productivity. The fact that the equipment payback period is under three months makes this an incredibly attractive and scalable solution for growers everywhere."
"As we move forward, we are excited to continue working with Brisea, CSIT, and NJIT to further validate and refine this promising technology. Our mission is to drive innovation in sustainable farming, advancing solutions that strengthen food security, reduce environmental impact, and deliver fresher, cleaner, and more responsibly grown produce to consumers. We look forward to exploring ways to expand the application of nanobubbles across our operations and beyond, as we strive to set new industry standards for efficiency, sustainability, and food safety."
ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®
Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 stores in the US, Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, use of sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software and self-watering in-store displays. The Company currently operates its own state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has a network of contract growers, all strategically located near major markets in the U.S. Its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 patented (US Nos.: US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2 and US 11,830, 088 B2) software optimizes growing in vertical and traditional greenhouses while seeking to reduce pollution-generating food miles. Its proprietary patented (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) Self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and provide an enhanced in-store plant display experience. Edible Garden is also a developer of ingredients and proteins, providing an accessible line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. In addition, the Company’s Kick. Sports Nutrition line features premium performance products that cater to today’s health-conscious athletes. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of sustainable food flavoring products such as Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products.
For more information on Pulp products go to https://www.pulpflavors.com/. For more information on Vitamin Whey® products go to https://vitaminwhey.com/. For more information on Edible Garden go to https://ediblegardenag.com/.
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