Edible Garden Partners with the University of Rhode Island on Sustainability Research in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Greenhouse Sector
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) has partnered with the University of Rhode Island for a graduate research project on sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) greenhouses. The collaboration involves:
1. Researchers evaluating Edible Garden's sustainability initiatives
2. Benchmarking efforts against industry standards
3. Gaining insights to set clear sustainability goals
4. Contributing to broader discussions on environmental impact in CEA
CEO Jim Kras emphasized the partnership's importance in improving sustainability practices and driving positive industry change. Jan-Tia Kern, Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, highlighted the potential for developing educational tools to inspire future leaders in sustainable agriculture. Edible Garden commits to transparency and sharing findings to promote more sustainable practices across the industry.
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha collaborato con la Università del Rhode Island per un progetto di ricerca post-laurea sulla sostenibilità nell'agricoltura in ambienti controllati (CEA). La collaborazione comprende:
1. Ricercatori che valutano le iniziative di sostenibilità di Edible Garden
2. Confronto degli sforzi con gli standard del settore
3. Acquisizione di informazioni per stabilire obiettivi di sostenibilità chiari
4. Contributo a discussioni più ampie sull'impatto ambientale nel CEA
Il CEO Jim Kras ha sottolineato l'importanza della partnership nel migliorare le pratiche di sostenibilità e nel promuovere cambiamenti positivi nel settore. Jan-Tia Kern, Responsabile della Sicurezza Alimentare e della Qualità, ha evidenziato il potenziale di sviluppare strumenti educativi per ispirare i futuri leader nell'agricoltura sostenibile. Edible Garden si impegna alla trasparenza e alla condivisione dei risultati per promuovere pratiche più sostenibili nell'intero settore.
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) se ha asociado con la Universidad de Rhode Island para un proyecto de investigación de posgrado sobre sostenibilidad en la agricultura en entornos controlados (CEA). La colaboración implica:
1. Investigadores que evalúan las iniciativas de sostenibilidad de Edible Garden
2. Comparar esfuerzos con estándares de la industria
3. Obtener información para establecer objetivos de sostenibilidad claros
4. Contribuir a discusiones más amplias sobre el impacto ambiental en CEA
El CEO Jim Kras enfatizó la importancia de la asociación para mejorar las prácticas de sostenibilidad y promover un cambio positivo en la industria. Jan-Tia Kern, Jefe de Seguridad Alimentaria y Aseguramiento de Calidad, destacó el potencial para desarrollar herramientas educativas que inspiren a futuros líderes en agricultura sostenible. Edible Garden se compromete a la transparencia y a compartir hallazgos para promover prácticas más sostenibles en toda la industria.
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL)은 로드아일랜드 대학교와 협력하여 통제된 환경 농업(CEA) 온실에서의 지속 가능성에 관한 대학원 연구 프로젝트를 진행합니다. 이번 협력의 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
1. Edible Garden의 지속 가능성 이니셔티브 평가
2. 업계 표준과의 벤치마킹
3. 명확한 지속 가능성 목표 설정을 위한 통찰력 제공
4. CEA의 환경 영향에 대한 광범위한 논의 기여
CEO 짐 크라스는 파트너십이 지속 가능성 관행을 개선하고 긍정적인 산업 변화를 이끄는 데 얼마나 중요한지 강조했습니다. 식품 안전 및 품질 보증 책임자 잔-티아 케른은 지속 가능한 농업에서 미래의 리더를 영감을 줄 수 있는 교육 도구 개발의 잠재력을 강조했습니다. Edible Garden은 투명성과 발견 내용을 공유하여 업계를 더욱 지속 가능하게 만들기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) a établi un partenariat avec l'Université du Rhode Island pour un projet de recherche de deuxième cycle sur la soutenabilité dans l'agriculture en environnement contrôlé (CEA). La collaboration inclut :
1. Des chercheurs évaluant les initiatives de durabilité d'Edible Garden
2. Évaluation des efforts par rapport aux normes de l'industrie
3. Obtention d'informations pour établir des objectifs de durabilité clairs
4. Contribution à des discussions plus larges sur l'impact environnemental dans la CEA
Le PDG Jim Kras a souligné l'importance du partenariat pour améliorer les pratiques de durabilité et favoriser un changement positif dans le secteur. Jan-Tia Kern, Responsable de la Sécurité Alimentaire et de l'Assurance Qualité, a mis en avant le potentiel de développer des outils éducatifs pour inspirer les futurs leaders en agriculture durable. Edible Garden s'engage à la transparence et à partager ses découvertes pour promouvoir des pratiques plus durables dans l'ensemble du secteur.
Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) hat sich mit der Universität von Rhode Island für ein Forschungsprojekt auf Master-Niveau zur Nachhaltigkeit in der Landwirtschaft in kontrollierten Umgebungen (CEA) zusammengetan. Die Zusammenarbeit umfasst:
1. Forscher, die die Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen von Edible Garden bewerten
2. Vergleich der Bemühungen mit Branchenstandards
3. Erkenntnisse gewinnen, um klare Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu setzen
4. Beitrag zu umfassenderen Diskussionen über die Umweltauswirkungen in der CEA
CEO Jim Kras betonte die Bedeutung der Partnerschaft zur Verbesserung der Nachhaltigkeitspraktiken und zur Förderung positiver Veränderungen in der Branche. Jan-Tia Kern, Leiterin für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Qualitätssicherung, hob das Potenzial hervor, Bildungsinstrumente zu entwickeln, um zukünftige Führungskräfte in der nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft zu inspirieren. Edible Garden verpflichtet sich zur Transparenz und zur Weitergabe von Erkenntnissen, um nachhaltigere Praktiken in der gesamten Branche zu fördern.
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Partnership Aims to Benchmark and Enhance Sustainability Practices Across the Industry; Educational Tools Will Be Developed to Inspire Future Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture
BELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 22, 2024 (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 a new partnership with the University of Rhode Island as part of a graduate research project focused on sustainability in the CEA greenhouse sector. This collaboration will involve Edible Garden opening its production facility to University researchers, who will evaluate the company's current sustainability initiatives.
“We are proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island on this important initiative,” said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to continuously improve our sustainability practices. By participating in this comprehensive assessment, we are not only benchmarking our efforts against industry standards but also gaining valuable insights that will help us set clear, actionable goals to elevate our sustainability initiatives. Additionally, beyond enhancing our internal operations, we see this project as an opportunity to contribute to the broader conversation about the environmental impact of the greenhouse CEA industry. As stewards of the planet, it is essential that we share our findings to drive positive change within the industry.”
Jan-Tia Kern, Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Edible Garden, added, “We are particularly excited about the potential to develop educational tools based on this research that can inspire and educate the next generation on the critical role sustainable agriculture plays in ensuring a healthier future for both people and the planet. As the project progresses, the Company remains committed to transparency and collaboration, sharing both successes and learnings to help drive the industry toward more sustainable practices.”
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 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://vitaminwhey.com/. For more information on Vitamin Whey products go to https://www.pulpflavors.com/. For more information on Edible Garden go to https://ediblegardenag.com/.
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