Edible Garden sets a new standard in the sports nutrition industry with the Kick Sports Nutrition product line Page 1

BELVIDERE, NJ, September 9, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that it will showcase its Kick Sports Nutrition product line at ECRM’s Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session at the PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens September 8-11.

ECRM connects brands and buyers globally, matching the right brands with the right buyers at the right time. Specializing in seamless product discovery, ECRM has hosted over 3 million meetings since 1994, helping thousands of brands enter retail and foodservice operations. Unlike traditional trade shows, ECRM offers distraction-free, curated 1-on-1 meetings that increase product visibility and create unique business opportunities. With a high-tech, high-touch approach, ECRM ensures every meeting is productive and generates more leads than traditional trade shows.

“Kick Sports Nutrition is at the forefront of addressing the changing priorities of athletes who are more conscious than ever about what they consume,” said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “The sports nutrition market is expected to grow from $54.8 billion in 2023 to $103.3 billion in 2032, as reported by IMARC Group. Forecasted growth is driven by health-conscious consumers seeking personalized, clean-label products that support athletic performance, address dietary preferences, emphasize natural ingredients and offer convenient, on-the-go options.”

“Building on the long-standing success of our Vitamin Whey advanced whey and plant-based protein powder line, designed to support muscle recovery and deliver daily vitamins and minerals, first introduced at a major retailer over a decade ago, we continue to innovate at the intersection of taste and function. Our Kick Sports Nutrition products, ranging from protein powders and plant-based proteins to pre-workout, post-workout and hydration solutions, are designed to deliver premium performance without the premium price tag. Whether you’re into strength training, muscle building, basketball, pickleball, CrossFit or cross country, Kick Sports Nutrition makes elite sports nutrition accessible to competitors at every level and in every sport. Plus, in partnership with Nutracom, we’re innovating exciting new flavors that redefine not just taste, but nutritional excellence, staying true to our reputation as ‘The Flavor Maker.’”