Edible Garden AG Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) has announced two significant distribution expansions. The company has begun shipping its innovative Pickle Party™ line to Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, strategically timed for peak summer demand. The product line, developed in partnership with Hermann Pickle Company, features raw, refrigerated, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO pickles and krauts.

The Pickle Party™ line represents the world's first functional pickle line, offering various flavors from classic dill to spicy varieties, all made without artificial preservatives or added sugars. Additionally, Edible Garden has expanded its distribution through a new partnership with Scotty's Marketplace, which will now carry the company's hydroponic basil and potted herbs.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) has appointed Sohail Ahmad as Vice President of Finance, effective immediately. Ahmad brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience from major food and consumer goods companies. His most recent role was CFO at HOS Global Foods ($300M private company), and previously served as Global CFO at Guestworldwide, a $1.7B Sysco division. Ahmad's career includes senior finance positions at Godiva Chocolatier, Mondelez/Kraft International, Johnson & Johnson, and NASD. He holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee and is a Certified Management Accountant. CEO Jim Kras highlighted Ahmad's strategic expertise in CPG industry and his potential role in advancing Edible Garden's growth, particularly in scaling their produce business and expanding into higher-margin product categories including Kick Sports Nutrition, Vitamin Whey, Vitamin Way, Pickle Party, Pulp, and Squeezables.

Edible Garden's (NASDAQ: EDBL) new Kick. Sports Nutrition line has been awarded the 2025 Sports Nutrition Product of the Year by the Mindful Awards, a prestigious program recognizing excellence in consumer-packaged goods. The product line, featuring plant-based and whey protein powders with plans for expansion into pre-workout, post-workout, and hydration formulations, launched in April 2025 at a major Midwest big-box retailer followed by an Amazon e-commerce rollout in May. The company is leveraging an omnichannel strategy to penetrate the rapidly growing sports nutrition market, which is projected to expand from $54.8 billion in 2023 to $103.3 billion by 2032. The launch represents Edible Garden's strategic entry into the sports nutrition space, offering clean-label, functional products at accessible price points.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) has expanded its retail presence in the Northeast by adding new distribution partners including Waverly Gourmet Market, Net Cost Market, Marrazzo's Market, and additional Key Foods locations. The expansion will feature the company's sustainably grown hydro basil, potted and cut herbs, and the Pickle Party™ line - their innovative functional pickle products that are fresh, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO.

The Pickle Party™ line represents the world's first functional pickle, offering refrigerated pickles and krauts that support gut health. This strategic expansion strengthens Edible Garden's presence in New York and New Jersey markets, aligning with their mission to provide fresh, locally grown, and environmentally responsible products to health-conscious consumers.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) reported an estimated 25% year-over-year increase in preliminary herb sales during the Easter holiday period. The growth was broad-based across all herb categories:

- Hydroponic herbs increased ~31%, driven by promotional support and expanded retail placement
- Cut herbs grew ~22%, reflecting strong consumer preference
- Potted herbs rose ~18%, supported by merchandising and Poultry Mix expansion

The company's Poultry Mix, a blend of rosemary, thyme, and sage, performed particularly well following its winter holiday success. With a retail network of over 5,000 locations, Edible Garden continues to strengthen its position as "The Flavor Maker" through its Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and focus on sustainable, organic herb production.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) has launched its Kick. Sports Nutrition product line on Amazon, partnering with Pirawna, an e-commerce growth agency managing over $500 million in Amazon revenue. The initial phase includes plant-based and whey protein powders, with plans to expand into pre-workout, post-workout, and hydration products.

The launch strengthens Edible Garden's Farm to Formula® positioning and builds on their Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. Kick. differentiates itself by offering clean-label, functional formulas without unnecessary fillers at an accessible price point. The timing aligns with significant market opportunity, as the global sports nutrition market is projected to grow from $54.8 billion in 2023 to $103.3 billion by 2032.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) reported Q1 2025 financial results, showing significant strategic progress in its transition to higher-margin, shelf-stable products. Non-perishable revenue grew 15% while gross profit nearly quadrupled year-over-year. Total revenue was $2.7 million, down 13.2% from Q1 2024, primarily due to strategic exits from lower-margin products. The company's gross profit increased to $88,000 from $23,000, with margin improving to 3.2% from 0.7%. Net loss improved to $3.3 million from $4.0 million. Notably, Edible Garden completed a $15.5 million acquisition of assets from NaturalShrimp Farms, including two water treatment technology patents. The company expanded its retail partnerships with major retailers like Stop & Shop, Walmart, and ShopRite while focusing on innovative CPG brands like Kick Sport Nutrition, Pickle Party, and Squeezables.

Edible Garden (NASDAQ: EDBL) has acquired sustainable farming assets from NaturalShrimp Farms for $12 million in preferred stock. The acquisition includes a fully operational shrimp farming facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and two patents for environmentally friendly water treatment technologies. Additionally, a NaturalShrimp affiliate is investing $3.5 million in preferred stock, with $3 million funded immediately. The strategic acquisition aims to expand Edible Garden's R&D capabilities and enhance its controlled environment agriculture operations. The company's recent achievements include successful nanobubble irrigation trials showing up to 55% increase in crop yield and 30% reduction in harvest cycle duration. Edible Garden has also earned "Giga-Guru" status in Walmart's Project Gigaton initiative and was recognized among the Top 50 companies in the 2024 FoodTech 500.

Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL), a leader in controlled environment agriculture specializing in organic and sustainable produce, has scheduled its Q1 2025 financial results conference call for May 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET.

Investors can access the call via phone by dialing +1 877-545-0523 (US) or +1 973-528-0016 (international) with access code 336637. A webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with replay access through May 15, 2026. Phone replay will be available until May 29, 2025.