Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras Named to the 2025 NJBIZ Power 100; Recognized for Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation
Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras has been named to the 2025 NJBIZ Power 100 list, recognizing New Jersey's most influential business leaders. The annual ranking acknowledges leaders across various sectors who are shaping the state's economy and communities. This recognition follows Kras's recent nomination as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New Jersey Award by Ernst & Young.
Under Kras's leadership, Edible Garden is advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies, including their patented GreenThumb software for greenhouse management and self-watering display technology. These innovations optimize crop yields, extend plant shelf life, and reduce retail spoilage. The company's Zero-Waste Inspired® mission demonstrates their commitment to environmental responsibility and food security while expanding their retail presence and eco-friendly product portfolio.
Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras è stato nominato nella lista 2025 NJBIZ Power 100, che riconosce i leader aziendali più influenti del New Jersey. La classifica annuale riconosce i leader di vari settori che stanno plasmando l'economia e le comunità dello stato. Questo riconoscimento segue la recente nomination di Kras come finalista per il Premio Imprenditore dell'Anno® 2024 New Jersey da parte di Ernst & Young.
Sotto la guida di Kras, Edible Garden sta promuovendo l'agricoltura sostenibile attraverso tecnologie innovative, tra cui il loro software brevettato GreenThumb per la gestione delle serre e la tecnologia di esposizione auto-irrigante. Queste innovazioni ottimizzano i raccolti, prolungano la durata di vita delle piante e riducono gli sprechi al dettaglio. La missione Zero-Waste Inspired® dell'azienda dimostra il loro impegno per la responsabilità ambientale e la sicurezza alimentare, mentre espandono la loro presenza al dettaglio e il portafoglio di prodotti ecologici.
El CEO de Edible Garden, Jim Kras, ha sido incluido en la lista 2025 NJBIZ Power 100, que reconoce a los líderes empresariales más influyentes de Nueva Jersey. La clasificación anual reconoce a líderes de diversos sectores que están moldeando la economía y las comunidades del estado. Este reconocimiento sigue a la reciente nominación de Kras como finalista para el Premio Emprendedor del Año® 2024 Nueva Jersey de Ernst & Young.
Bajo el liderazgo de Kras, Edible Garden avanza en la agricultura sostenible a través de tecnologías innovadoras, incluyendo su software patentado GreenThumb para la gestión de invernaderos y la tecnología de exhibición autorriego. Estas innovaciones optimizan los rendimientos de los cultivos, extienden la vida útil de las plantas y reducen el desperdicio en el comercio minorista. La misión Zero-Waste Inspired® de la empresa demuestra su compromiso con la responsabilidad ambiental y la seguridad alimentaria, al tiempo que expanden su presencia minorista y su cartera de productos ecológicos.
Edible Garden의 CEO 짐 크라스(Jim Kras)는 뉴저지에서 가장 영향력 있는 비즈니스 리더를 인정하는 2025 NJBIZ Power 100 목록에 이름을 올렸습니다. 이 연례 순위는 주의 경제와 커뮤니티를 형성하는 다양한 분야의 리더를 인정합니다. 이 인식은 크라스가 Ernst & Young의 2024 뉴저지 올해의 기업가상 결선 후보로 최근에 지명된 것에 이어 나왔습니다.
크라스의 리더십 아래, Edible Garden은 온실 관리용 특허받은 GreenThumb 소프트웨어와 자동 급수 디스플레이 기술을 포함한 혁신적인 기술을 통해 지속 가능한 농업을 발전시키고 있습니다. 이러한 혁신은 작물 수확량을 최적화하고 식물의 유통 기한을 연장하며 소매에서의 손실을 줄입니다. 회사의 제로 웨이스트 영감을 받은® 사명은 환경 책임과 식량 안보에 대한 그들의 헌신을 보여주며, 동시에 소매 존재와 친환경 제품 포트폴리오를 확장하고 있습니다.
Le PDG d'Edible Garden, Jim Kras, a été nommé sur la liste 2025 NJBIZ Power 100, qui reconnaît les dirigeants d'entreprise les plus influents du New Jersey. Ce classement annuel souligne les leaders de divers secteurs qui façonnent l'économie et les communautés de l'État. Cette reconnaissance fait suite à la récente nomination de Kras en tant que finaliste pour le Prix Entrepreneur de l'Année® 2024 New Jersey par Ernst & Young.
Sous la direction de Kras, Edible Garden fait progresser l'agriculture durable grâce à des technologies innovantes, notamment leur logiciel breveté GreenThumb pour la gestion des serres et la technologie d'affichage auto-arrosante. Ces innovations optimisent les rendements des cultures, prolongent la durée de conservation des plantes et réduisent le gaspillage au détail. La mission Zero-Waste Inspired® de l'entreprise démontre son engagement envers la responsabilité environnementale et la sécurité alimentaire, tout en élargissant sa présence au détail et son portefeuille de produits respectueux de l'environnement.
Der CEO von Edible Garden, Jim Kras, wurde in die Liste 2025 NJBIZ Power 100 aufgenommen, die die einflussreichsten Wirtschaftsführer von New Jersey anerkennt. Die jährliche Rangliste würdigt Führungspersönlichkeiten aus verschiedenen Sektoren, die die Wirtschaft und die Gemeinschaften des Bundesstaates prägen. Diese Anerkennung folgt auf Kras' kürzliche Nominierung als Finalist für den Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New Jersey Award von Ernst & Young.
Unter Kras' Führung fördert Edible Garden nachhaltige Landwirtschaft durch innovative Technologien, einschließlich ihrer patentierten GreenThumb-Software für das Gewächshausmanagement und selbstbewässernder Ausstellungstechnologie. Diese Innovationen optimieren die Ernteerträge, verlängern die Haltbarkeit der Pflanzen und reduzieren den Einzelhandelsabfall. Die Zero-Waste Inspired® Mission des Unternehmens zeigt ihr Engagement für Umweltverantwortung und Lebensmittelsicherheit, während sie ihre Einzelhandelspräsenz und ihr umweltfreundliches Produktportfolio erweitern.
- None.
- None.
BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 19, 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 that its Chief Executive Officer, Jim Kras, has been named to the prestigious 2025 NJBIZ Power 100 list. The annual ranking, curated by NJBIZ, recognizes the most influential business leaders in New Jersey who are shaping the state’s economy, industries, and communities.
The NJBIZ Power 100 highlights individuals across key sectors, including healthcare, technology, finance, and sustainability, who are making significant contributions to New Jersey’s economic and social landscape. This year’s honorees were selected based on their impact, leadership, and ability to navigate challenges in an ever-evolving business environment.
This recognition follows another recent honor for Mr. Kras, who was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New Jersey Award by Ernst & Young (EY US). This award celebrates innovative and transformational business leaders who are shaping the future of their industries.
"I am incredibly honored to be recognized among the NJBIZ Power 100 alongside so many distinguished leaders who are driving progress in our state," said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. "At Edible Garden, we are committed to revolutionizing sustainable agriculture through technology, innovation, and responsible farming practices. By leveraging our Zero-Waste Inspired® mission, patented GreenThumb software—an advanced greenhouse management system that enhances efficiency and optimizes crop yields—and our patented self-watering display technology, which extends plant shelf life, ensures freshness, and reduces spoilage at retail locations, we are not only fueling the Company’s growth but also strengthening our commitment to environmental responsibility and food security—two critical challenges in today’s world. With a rapidly expanding retail footprint and a growing portfolio of eco-friendly, plant-based products, we continue to set new industry standards for sustainability, transparency, and food safety. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, who work tirelessly to create a greener, more sustainable future."
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/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s overall profitability, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words “aim,” “believe,” “look forward,” “objective,” “plan,” “will,” “seek,” 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.
Investor Contacts:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
212-671-1020
EDBL@crescendo-ir.com
FAQ
What recent recognition did Edible Garden (EDBL) CEO Jim Kras receive in 2025?
What technologies does Edible Garden (EDBL) use for sustainable agriculture?
How does Edible Garden's (EDBL) self-watering display technology benefit retailers?
What is Edible Garden's (EDBL) Zero-Waste Inspired mission?
What other award nomination did EDBL's CEO receive besides the NJBIZ Power 100?
