Edible Garden Recognized for Sustainability Leadership in NRG’s 6th Annual Excellence in Energy Awards

Earns Silver Award for Its Commitment to Environmentally Responsible Operations, Zero-Waste Initiatives, and Innovative CEA Technologies

Highlights Company’s Progress in Advancing Energy Efficient Agriculture and Strengthening Its Position as a Sustainability Leader in the CEA Sector

BELVIDERE, NJ, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, today announced that it has been awarded the Silver Award in Sustainability Leadership at NRG Energy’s 6th Annual Excellence in Energy Awards. The awards recognize organizations advancing sustainability, community impact, and energy efficiency across North America.

The Excellence in Energy Awards celebrate business customers who are helping shape a “cleaner, smarter energy future through innovation and action.” The Sustainability Leadership category honors organizations that have implemented forward-thinking practices with measurable environmental benefits, demonstrating progress in energy innovation and resilience. Edible Garden’s recognition reflects the Company’s longstanding commitment to sustainable agriculture, its Zero-Waste Inspired mission, and its adoption of environmentally conscious technologies and processes across its operations.

“Being recognized by NRG with the Silver Award in Sustainability Leadership is an incredible honor, and it speaks directly to what we are building at Edible Garden,” commented Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “Sustainability is embedded in every part of our business, from how we grow, to how we package, to how we innovate for the future. This award validates our team’s relentless effort to advance responsible agriculture and reduce our environmental impact through smarter, data-driven, and more efficient operations. We are deeply grateful to NRG for this recognition and proud to stand among companies working to create a more resilient and sustainable future.”

Edible Garden continues to advance sustainable CEA and food innovation through its Zero-Waste Inspired mission, which prioritizes resource efficiency and waste reduction. The Company’s patented GreenThumb 2.0 software supports these efforts by optimizing growing conditions and lowering energy usage, while its patented Self-Watering display helps reduce shrink at the retail level. Together with its vertically integrated CEA facilities in Belvidere, NJ; Grand Rapids, MI; and Webster City, IA, each designed to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact, these initiatives reflect the Company’s continued commitment to responsible, environmentally conscious production across its operations.