NEW TECH FOODS

Edible Garden has announced the launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa.

The site was secured through the company’s recent purchase of select assets from NaturalShrimp Farms.

The facility includes aquaculture infrastructure, laboratories and climate-controlled growing environments. Edible Garden plans to use the site to increase herb production, advance clean-label nutraceutical development and conduct aquaculture research using patented water treatment technologies acquired in the deal.

In addition to research and production, the site will function as a warehousing and distribution hub to improve logistics throughout the Midwest. The expansion supports Edible Garden’s broader strategy to improve sustainability and operational efficiency, in line with its existing work with the EPA, FDA, NJIT and the Brisea Group.

Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden, said: “The launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills marks a pivotal step in our mission to reshape sustainable food production. This expansion strengthens our vertically integrated model and provides a high-tech platform to expand our herb and nutraceutical lines, pilot next-generation aquaculture technologies, and reinforce our commitment to Zero-Waste Inspired farming."

"Importantly, it positions us to better serve our network of over 5,000 retail locations across the US with greater efficiency, while driving forward innovation in a cost-effective, environmentally responsible manner.”