New Jersey-based produce company expanding product availability

Edible Garden, a controlled environment agriculture producer of locally grown, organic and sustainable produce, is expanding its product availability.

The Belvedere, New Jersey-headquartered company announced Jan. 8 that Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, which operates under the umbrella of RBest Produce, will begin carrying Edible Garden’s products its New York and New Jersey locations.

“We are pleased to announce that Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will be featuring our locally grown, sustainable, Zero-Waste Inspired herbs at their 12 locations across New York and New Jersey,” Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras said in a news release. “Their addition to our Northeast distribution network further develops our footprint in the region. We are optimistic that Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will quickly realize the benefits of Edible Garden’s outstanding performance and fulfillment rates.

“We are also hopeful that RBest Produce will see the added value Edible Garden brings to Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, possibly extending our reach to more RBest retail partners.”

Edible Garden products are available at 5,000 stores in the U.S., according to the release. The company operates greenhouses in Belvedere and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The company also develops ingredients and proteins and provides a line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way and Vitamin Whey brands.