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Edible Garden Expands Midwest Presence with Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets Partnership

Edible Garden reported revenue of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $4.3 million in Q2 2024.
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Key Takeaways:

  • Edible Garden’s USDA Organic offerings are now available at Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets in the Chicago area.
  • Products include fresh potted herbs, hydro basil, wheatgrass, and pickles.
  • The rollout features Edible Garden’s proprietary self-watering herb racks and basil display units, designed to extend shelf life and reduce shrink.
  • The partnership supports Edible Garden’s Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and Midwest expansion strategy.
  • Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, a family-owned grocer since 1958, is known for its commitment to freshness and quality.

Edible Garden AG's Partnership Details

Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW) announced that its USDA Organic produce and products are now available at Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, a family-owned grocery chain with 10 locations headquartered in Elmwood Park, Illinois.

As part of the partnership, Caputo’s stores will carry Edible Garden’s fresh potted herbs, hydro basil, wheatgrass, and pickles. The products are supported by the company’s proprietary in-store systems, including basil display units and self-watering herb racks designed to extend freshness and reduce product shrinkage.

“This partnership with Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets is yet another step in our expansion into the Midwest,” said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “Caputo’s customers now have access to our fresh potted herbs, hydro basil, wheatgrass, and pickles—all produced with our Zero-Waste Inspired® farming practices and supported by our proprietary display systems. Together, they ensure that shoppers experience the highest quality products from the moment they enter the store.”


About Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets

Founded in 1958 by Angelo Caputo as a neighborhood produce stand, the company has grown into a multi-location grocery chain serving the greater Chicagoland area. Still family-owned and operated, Caputo’s is recognized for its Italian heritage, commitment to freshness, and a shopping experience that blends traditional values with modern convenience. Today, it remains a destination for premium produce, specialty foods, and high-quality groceries.


Strategic Expansion for Edible Garden

Edible Garden emphasized that the partnership reflects its commitment to aligning with regional and family-owned retailers who share its sustainability values.

“By joining forces with a trusted, family-owned grocer that has been serving Chicagoland communities for more than six decades, we are reinforcing our strategy of partnering with retailers who share our values,” Kras added. “This partnership underscores Edible Garden’s Zero-Waste Inspired® mission to broaden access to fresh, sustainably grown products through collaboration with leading regional and family-owned retailers.”

Edible Garden

Edible Garden is a farming company focused on sustainable agriculture through proprietary technologies and eco-friendly practices. The company operates modern greenhouse facilities that utilize automation and hydroponic growing techniques to produce herbs and vegetables year-round.

Its closed-loop systems aim to reduce land, water, and energy use when compared to conventional farming. The company emphasizes food safety and has received certifications including USDA Organic, non-GMO Project, Primus, GFSI, HACCP, and PACA.

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