Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) announced that its Pickle Party™ line is now carried at Woodman’s Markets, expanding distribution in the Midwest. Woodman’s operates 20 large-format stores across Wisconsin and Illinois with high customer traffic and 24/7 operations. Pickle Party products are fresh, raw, refrigerated, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO, made with traditional fermentation methods in partnership with Hermann Pickle Company. The launch aims to increase consumer access to clean-label, functional condiments and supports Edible Garden’s strategy to grow its value-added food portfolio through established retail relationships and disciplined supply-chain execution.
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Distribution added: Pickle Party now in 20 Woodman’s stores across WI and IL
Product credentials: fresh, raw, refrigerated, fermented, Kosher and Non-GMO
Manufacturing partner: crafted in partnership with Hermann Pickle Company
Current price
$0.8606
Pre-news market context for EDBL
Price move 24h
33.62%
Change in prior 24 hours
Today’s volume
49,214,373 shares
17.62x 20-day average volume
52-week range
$0.481–$8.00
Price vs. low +78.92%, vs. high -89.24%
Woodman’s store count
20 stores
Large-format grocery stores in WI and IL
Store size
230,000 sq ft
Average Woodman’s store footprint
Store hours
24/7 operations
Woodman’s locations open 24 hours, seven days
Recent tax proceeds
$3.35M
Gross proceeds from NOL sale on Jan 7, 2026
$0.8606
Last Close
Volume
Volume 49,214,373 is 17.62x the 20-day average of 2,793,531, signaling unusually heavy trading ahead of and around this news.
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Technical
At $0.8606, shares remain below the 200-day MA of $2.01 and 89.24% under the $8.00 52-week high, despite trading 78.92% above the $0.481 52-week low.
While EDBL shows a sharp move with volume 17.62x average, peers are mixed: AQB +9.37%, AGRI +5.43%, SDOT +5.23%, SISI -6.06%, and APPH flat, indicating stock-specific dynamics rather than a unified sector rotation.
Date
Event
Sentiment
Move
Catalyst
Jan 13
Retail expansion
Positive
+33.6%
NYC Urban Market and DUMBO Market begin carrying Edible Garden products.
Jan 12
E-commerce launch
Positive
-7.3%
Kick. Sports Nutrition added to Walmart.com expanding online reach.
Jan 09
Management change
Positive
-3.5%
Board member named EVP Strategic Partnerships to drive growth initiatives.
Jan 07
Tax asset monetization
Positive
-10.3%
Sale of NJ net operating losses generates about $3.35M non-dilutive capital.
Jan 06
Sales update
Positive
+20.7%
Preliminary holiday sales rise 26.4% YoY across core portfolio.
Pattern Detected
Across the last five events, EDBL showed 2 aligned and 3 divergent price reactions, with several positive operational or financial updates followed by negative or muted moves.
Recent Company History
Over the last few months, Edible Garden reported multiple growth and financing milestones. On Jan 6, 2026, preliminary holiday-period sales rose 26.4% year over year, with broad-based product gains. On Jan 7, it completed a sale of New Jersey net operating losses for about $3.35M in non-dilutive, tax-free capital. Subsequent announcements expanded distribution for Pickle Party and other brands, including new New York City locations and Walmart.com availability. Today’s Woodman’s launch continues this distribution-focused trajectory in high-traffic retail channels.
This announcement extends Edible Garden’s Pickle Party line into Woodman’s, a 20-store, 24/7 Midwest grocer with large 230,000 sq ft formats and high traffic, reinforcing the company’s push into value-added, clean-label products. In recent months, Edible Garden reported a 26.4% holiday sales increase and secured about $3.35M from tax asset sales, highlighting simultaneous growth and capital initiatives that frame this new distribution step.
controlled environment agriculture
technical
“a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions”
Controlled environment agriculture is the practice of growing fruits, vegetables or herbs inside purpose-built spaces—such as greenhouses or indoor farms—where light, temperature, humidity and water are tightly managed to produce consistent crops year-round. Investors watch it because it turns farming into a predictable, scalable operation (like a factory for plants), affecting yields, costs, supply reliability and price stability, and therefore the revenue and risk profile of businesses involved.
non-gmo
regulatory
“fresh, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO pickles and krauts”
Non-GMO means a product or ingredient was produced without genetic modification techniques — the plant or organism’s DNA has not been intentionally altered in a laboratory. Investors care because non-GMO labeling can affect consumer demand, price premiums, shelf access and supply-chain cost; think of it like an organic or “no added hormones” label that can open certain markets, change margins, and create reputational risk or advantage for companies.
clean-label
technical
“clean-label, functional food options in high-traffic regional grocery destinations”
Clean-label describes food, beverage, supplement, or cosmetic products that use short, familiar ingredient lists and avoid artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or hard-to-recognize chemicals; the label reads like a simple grocery list. Investors care because it signals a consumer-driven premium and growth opportunity, influences reformulation costs and supply chains, and can reduce regulatory and reputational risk—similar to a product dressing itself in plain, trustworthy clothing to attract buyers.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
01/14/2026 – 09:25 AM
Expands Distribution of Fresh, Fermented, Kosher and Non-GMO Clean-Label Products in the Midwest
BELVIDERE, NJ, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, today announced that Woodman’s Markets is now carrying Pickle Party™, the Company’s line of fresh, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO pickles and krauts. The launch further expands Edible Garden’s presence in the Midwest and provides increased consumer access to clean-label, functional food options in high-traffic regional grocery destinations.
Woodman’s Markets is a Midwest-based grocery retailer operating twenty large-format stores across Wisconsin and Illinois, with locations averaging approximately 230,000 square feet and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Known for its expansive assortment, value-driven pricing, and high customer traffic, Woodman’s serves as a destination retailer for shoppers seeking both everyday staples and differentiated specialty food products. The addition of Pickle Party builds on Edible Garden’s existing relationship with Woodman’s and reflects the retailer’s continued focus on offering distinctive, high-quality, better-for-you brands.
Pickle Party is Edible Garden’s entry into the fresh condiments category and is positioned as the world’s first functional pickle line. Crafted in partnership with the Hermann Pickle Company, Pickle Party products are raw, refrigerated, fermented, Kosher, and Non-GMO, and are made using traditional fermentation methods associated with digestive wellness. The line includes a variety of pickles and krauts with flavor profiles ranging from classic dill and garlic to spicy and globally inspired varieties. Free from artificial preservatives, stabilizers, and added sugars, Pickle Party aligns with Edible Garden’s commitment to clean-label, better-for-you foods while delivering bold flavor and crisp texture.
“Woodman’s is known for giving customers access to products they can’t easily find elsewhere, and Pickle Party fits squarely into that philosophy,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “Their scale, around-the-clock operations, and loyal shopper base create an environment where fresh, refrigerated brands can perform well when execution and quality are consistent. Introducing Pickle Party at Woodman’s supports our broader strategy of expanding our value-added, clean-label food portfolio while leveraging disciplined supply chain execution and established retail relationships to drive sustainable growth. As retailers look to differentiate with function-forward products, we believe Pickle Party is well positioned to perform alongside our core produce offerings.”
ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®
Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), delivering locally grown, organic, better-for-you, sustainable produce and products through its Zero-Waste Inspired® next-generation farming model. Available in over 5,000 retail locations across the United States, Caribbean, and South America, Edible Garden is at the forefront of the CEA and sustainability technology movement, distinguished by its advanced safety-in-farming protocols, sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software, and innovative Self-Watering in-store displays. The Company operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated greenhouses and processing facilities, including Edible Garden Heartland in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Edible Garden Prairie Hills in Webster City, Iowa; and its headquarters at Edible Garden Belvidere in New Jersey. It also partners with a network of contract growers strategically located near major U.S. markets to ensure freshness and reduce environmental impact.
Edible Garden’s proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 software—protected by U.S. Patents US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2, and US 11,830,088 B2—optimizes vertical and traditional greenhouse growing conditions while aiming to reduce food miles. Its patented Self-Watering display (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) is designed to extend plant shelf life and elevate in-store presentation. In addition to its core CEA operations, Edible Garden owns three patents in advanced aquaculture technologies: a closed-loop shrimp farming system (US 6,615,767 B1), a modular recirculating aquaculture setup with automated water treatment and feeding (US 10,163,199 B2), and a sensor-driven ammonia control method utilizing electrolytic chlorine generation (US 11,297,809 B1).
The Company has been recognized as a FoodTech 500 firm by Forward Fooding, a leading AgriFoodTech organization, and is a Giga Guru member of Walmart’s Project Gigaton sustainability initiative. Edible Garden also develops and markets a growing line of nutrition and specialty food products, including Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey®—plant and whey protein powders—and Kick. Sports Nutrition, a premium performance line for health-conscious athletes seeking cleaner, better-for-you options. The Company’s offerings further include fresh, sustainable condiments such as Pulp fermented gourmet and chili-based sauces, as well as Pickle Party, a collection of fermented fresh pickles and krauts.
Learn more at https://ediblegardenag.com.
For Pulp products, visit https://www.pulpflavors.com.
For Vitamin Whey® products, visit https://vitaminwhey.com.
For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit https://kicksportsnutrition.net/.
Watch the Company’s latest corporate video here.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s growth strategies, ability to expand its distribution network and distribution relationships, and performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “look forward,” “objective,” “plan,” “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 and the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives. 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.
Investor Contacts:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
212-671-1020
EDBL@crescendo-ir.com
FAQ
What is Edible Garden announcing about Pickle Party on January 14, 2026 (EDBL)?
Edible Garden said Pickle Party is now carried at 20 Woodman’s Markets stores in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Which Woodman’s locations will carry Pickle Party from Edible Garden (EDBL)?
Woodman’s Markets operates 20 large-format stores across Wisconsin and Illinois; Pickle Party will be available at those regional locations.
What are the product features of Pickle Party sold by Edible Garden (EDBL)?
Pickle Party products are raw, refrigerated, fermented, and labeled Kosher and Non-GMO, with no artificial preservatives or added sugars.
Who manufactures Pickle Party for Edible Garden (EDBL)?
Pickle Party is crafted in partnership with Hermann Pickle Company using traditional fermentation methods.
How does the Woodman’s listing affect Edible Garden’s retail strategy (EDBL)?
The Woodman’s launch expands Midwest distribution and is intended to increase consumer access to Edible Garden’s value-added, clean-label food portfolio.
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