Dario Pressimone Joins Edible Garden as Vice President of Digital and E-Commerce

BELVIDERE, NJ, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced that Dario Pressimone has joined the Company as Vice President of Digital and E-Commerce. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce, Dario’s proven ability to drive growth through innovative, data-driven strategies will support Edible Garden’s continued expansion in the digital marketplace.

Dario joins Edible Garden with an extensive background leading high-impact digital teams at top-tier retailers and agencies. Prior to joining Edible Garden, Dario has served in marketing and digital marketing roles at leading retailers such as Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond. Dario began his digital career at several leading agencies where he managed high-performing digital campaigns for clients like Walmart, Vitamin Shoppe, and IBM.

In his new role, Dario will lead Edible Garden’s e-commerce and digital marketing initiatives, focusing on expanding the company’s online presence and enhancing customer engagement. His strategic vision will be key to strengthening Edible Garden’s commitment to providing fresh, organic produce and innovative food products to a growing consumer base.

"We are excited to have Dario join the Company in this pivotal role," said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. "His extensive expertise in digital marketing, combined with a deep understanding of e-commerce strategies, makes him the ideal individual to lead our digital initiatives. As we continue to grow in an increasingly online-driven marketplace, Dario’s leadership will be key to driving efforts like our launch of consumer-packaged goods on Walmart Marketplace. Dario’s proven ability to drive sales growth through data-driven insights and innovative digital campaigns will be instrumental as we expand our digital footprint and strengthen our relationships with major platforms like Walmart Marketplace and Amazon. We are confident that his leadership will not only enhance our digital and e-commerce capabilities but also accelerate our broader goals of scaling the business and enhancing brand loyalty.”

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 stores in the US, Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, use of sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software and self-watering in-store displays. The Company currently operates its own state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has a network of contract growers, all strategically located near major markets in the U.S. Its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 patented (US Nos.: US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2 and US 11,830, 088 B2) software optimizes growing in vertical and traditional greenhouses while seeking to reduce pollution-generating food miles. Its proprietary patented (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) Self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and provide an enhanced in-store plant display experience. Edible Garden is also a developer of ingredients and proteins, providing an accessible line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. In addition, the Company’s Kick Sports Nutrition line features premium performance products that cater to today’s health-conscious athletes. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of sustainable food flavoring products such as Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products. For more information on Pulp products go to . For more information on Vitamin Whey® products go to . For more information on Edible Garden go to .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s growth strategies, the Company’s ability to improve its financial results, and performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “design,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “seek,” “strategy,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including market and other conditions, the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives, and other factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Act Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform to actual results or changes in expectations, except as required by law.

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