Edible Garden Institutes Comprehensive Training Program with Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc.

Company Overview - Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), focusing on locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products [4][5] - The company operates state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a network of contract growers near major U.S. markets [5] Partnership with Abilities of Northwest Jersey - Edible Garden has established a comprehensive training program in collaboration with Abilities of Northwest Jersey, aimed at integrating workers with disabilities into the workforce [4][5] - The partnership has been described as rewarding, enhancing the employability and career prospects of individuals with disabilities while enriching Edible Garden's workforce with diverse talents [5] Product and Technology Innovations - Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software, and self-watering in-store displays [5] - The proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 software optimizes growing in both vertical and traditional greenhouses, aiming to reduce pollution-generating food miles [5] - The self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and enhance the in-store plant display experience [5] Product Offerings - The company provides a line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands, as well as sustainable food flavoring products like Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products [5]