EY Announces Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden AG Incorporated as an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 New Jersey Award Finalist

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future

Iselin, NJ, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP today announced that Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 New Jersey Award finalist. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors and have a transformational impact on lives. Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.

Jim Kras was one of the regional entrepreneurs selected as a finalist by an independent panel of judges. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Mr. Kras stated, “I am honored to be named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 New Jersey Award. This recognition reflects not only a personal achievement but also the unwavering dedication and innovative spirit of the entire Edible Garden team. This year, we secured patents for our proprietary GreenThumb greenhouse system and our self-watering in-store display, underscoring our commitment to innovation. We believe this type of innovation appeals to the major retailers across the country that are carrying Edible Garden products. Our journey has always been about pushing the boundaries and redefining what's possible in our sector, and our team works hard to create a culture and community passionate about delivering the most delicious flavors to America's tables every day. Being recognized alongside such esteemed colleagues strengthens our resolve to keep advancing growth and making a meaningful impact within the industry. I am grateful for this opportunity and excited about the future possibilities for our Company."

Entrepreneur Of The Year honors many different types of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to fortify it for the future.