Edible Garden adds production line to Michigan facility
Controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden has completed an additional production line at its Michigan facility that will increase production capacity.
The new line at the Heartland facility in Grand Rapids will enhance distribution capability to customers across the Midwest region, including major retail partners such as Kroger, Meijer and Walmart, according to a news release.
“The addition of this new production line represents an important advancement for Edible Garden as we continue to scale our operations and meet the increasing demand from our retail partners,” Edible Garden Jim Kras said in the release. “As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, which is traditionally our busiest quarter, this expansion not only strengthens our position with key customers like Kroger, Meijer and Walmart, but also enhances our ability to deliver fresher, more sustainable products to consumers more efficiently.”
The company expanded distribution of its fresh potted herbs and cut herbs to The Kroger Co. in October.
In July, Edible Garden purchased a 6.2-acre facility in Iowa to increase production, distribution and research and development capabilities.
The new line at the Michigan facility will bolster the company’s Midwest expansion by streamlining logistics and reducing reliance on third-party suppliers, according to the release.
“Over the past year, we have transformed our Grand Rapids facility into a highly efficient, technology-driven operation,” Kras said. “By leveraging our patented GreenThumb greenhouse management platform, we have improved traceability and operational oversight across every step of our supply chain. The facility now houses several high-speed packing lines and fully integrated processing systems that enable us to uphold our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability while supporting continued growth across the region.
“This latest expansion is another step forward in our mission to provide locally grown produce with the highest standards of freshness and responsibility.”
