<p><strong>資深資本市場和金融高管推動戰略增長和市場擴展</strong></p>
<p>新澤西州貝爾維爾，2026 年 1 月 9 日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）-- <strong>Edible Garden AG Incorporated（“Edible Garden” 或 “公司”）</strong> <strong>（納斯達克：EDBL，EDBLW）</strong>，一家領先的受控環境農業（CEA）解決方案和可持續本地有機農產品提供商，今天宣佈，公司董事會成員 Matthew McConnell 已全職加入 Edible Garden 的高級領導團隊，擔任戰略合作伙伴關係執行副總裁，立即生效。在此角色中，McConnell 先生將負責推進公司的戰略舉措，加強與投資者和合作夥伴的關係，並支持在關鍵渠道上的長期增長目標。</p>
<p>Mathew 在華爾街工作超過 40 年，曾在摩根士丹利、滙豐銀行、富達投資和美國銀行等多家銀行機構擔任高級職務，擁有豐富的資本市場專業知識。最近，他擔任 BancTrust Securities 的股權資本市場負責人，並曾是紐約 Marco Polo Securities 的首席執行官。Mathew 目前是 CapConnect+ 的非執行董事會成員。他還是 Edible Garden 審計、薪酬和提名委員會的成員。</p>
<p>“我們非常高興歡迎 Matt 加入 Edible Garden 的領導團隊，” Edible Garden 首席執行官 Jim Kras 表示。“Matt 在資本市場、國際金融和戰略業務發展方面的豐富經驗將對我們繼續擴大運營、深化零售和分銷合作伙伴關係以及執行增長戰略至關重要。他在股權市場、投資者互動和跨境監管環境方面的深厚專業知識，使他能夠幫助為 Edible Garden 的利益相關者解鎖更多價值，並支持我們股東的長期價值創造。”</p>
<p>“我很高興在公司發展重要階段全職加入 Edible Garden，” McConnell 先生表示。“作為董事會成員，我親眼見證了 Edible Garden 的零廢棄靈感®平台的實力和未來的機遇。轉型為執行角色讓我能夠更直接地參與支持公司戰略舉措的執行。作為戰略合作伙伴關係的執行副總裁，我期待與 Jim 和管理團隊緊密合作，推動長期可持續增長，為股東創造價值。”</p>
<p><strong>關於 EDIBLE GARDEN®</strong></p>
<p>Edible Garden AG Incorporated 是受控環境農業（CEA）的領導者，通過其零廢棄靈感®的下一代農業模式，提供本地種植、有機、健康、可持續的農產品和產品。Edible Garden 的產品在美國、加勒比海和南美的 5000 多個零售地點銷售，處於 CEA 和可持續技術運動的前沿，以其先進的安全農業協議、可持續包裝、專利的 GreenThumb 軟件和創新的自澆灌店內展示而聞名。公司運營着現代化的垂直一體化温室和加工設施，包括位於密歇根州大急流城的 Edible Garden Heartland、愛荷華州韋伯斯特市的 Edible Garden Prairie Hills，以及位於新澤西州貝爾維爾的總部。它還與位於美國主要市場附近的合同種植者網絡合作，以確保新鮮度並減少環境影響。</p>
<p>Edible Garden 的專有 GreenThumb 2.0 軟件受美國專利 US 11,158,006 B1、US 11,410,249 B2 和 US 11,830,088 B2 保護，優化垂直和傳統温室的生長條件，同時旨在減少食品運輸距離。其專利的自澆灌展示（美國專利號 D1,010,365）旨在延長植物的貨架壽命並提升店內展示效果。除了核心的 CEA 業務外，Edible Garden 還擁有三項先進水產養殖技術的專利：閉環蝦養殖系統（US 6,615,767 B1）、具有自動水處理和餵養的模塊化循環水養殖設置（US 10,163,199 B2），以及利用電解氯生成的傳感器驅動氨控制方法（US 11,297,809 B1）。</p>
<p>該公司被 Forward Fooding 評選為 FoodTech 500 公司，Forward Fooding 是領先的農業食品科技組織，並且是沃爾瑪 “Gigaton” 可持續發展倡議的 Giga Guru 成員。Edible Garden 還開發和營銷一系列營養和特色食品產品，包括 Vitamin Way®和 Vitamin Whey®——植物和乳清蛋白粉，以及 Kick. Sports Nutrition，這是為尋求更健康、更優質選擇的健康意識運動員提供的高端表現系列。公司的產品還包括新鮮、可持續的調味品，如 Pulp 發酵的美食和辣椒醬，以及 Pickle Party，一系列發酵的新鮮醃黃瓜和酸菜。</p>
<p>瞭解更多信息，請訪問 https://ediblegardenag.com。</p>
<p>有關 Pulp 產品，請訪問 https://www.pulpflavors.com。</p>
<p>有關 Vitamin Whey®產品，請訪問 https://vitaminwhey.com。</p>
<p>有關 Kick. Sports Nutrition 產品，請訪問 https://kicksportsnutrition.net/。</p>
<p>觀看公司的最新企業視頻。</p>
<p><strong>前瞻性聲明</strong></p>
<p>本新聞稿包含前瞻性聲明，包括關於公司的增長戰略、擴展分銷網絡和分銷關係的能力，以及作為上市公司的表現。“相信”、“戰略”、“將會” 等類似表達旨在識別前瞻性聲明。這些前瞻性聲明受到多種風險、不確定性和假設的影響，包括市場和其他條件，以及公司實現其增長目標的能力和公司在證券交易委員會的備案文件中列出的其他因素，包括截至 2024 年 12 月 31 日的年度報告（Form 10-K）和隨後的季度報告（Form 10-Q）。除法律要求外，公司沒有義務在此日期之後更新任何此類前瞻性聲明，以符合實際結果或預期的變化。</p>
<p><strong>投資者聯繫方式：</strong></p>
<p>Crescendo Communications, LLC</p>
<p>212-671-1020</p>
<p>EDBL@crescendo-ir.com</p>
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<p>Edible Garden AG 任命 Matthew McConnell 為戰略合作執行副總裁。McConnell 是一位擁有超過 40 年經驗的資深金融高管，將專注於推動公司的戰略舉措和加強投資者關係。首席執行官 Jim Kras 對 McConnell 能夠推動增長和為股東創造價值表示信心。Edible Garden 以其可持續農業解決方案而聞名，並在美洲的 5,000 多個零售地點運營</p>

<p><strong>Seasoned Capital Markets and Financial Executive to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>資深資本市場和金融高管推動戰略增長和市場擴展</strong></p>
</div><p>BELVIDERE, NJ, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”)</strong> <strong>(Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW),</strong> a leading provider of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions and sustainable, locally grown organic produce, today announced that Matthew McConnell, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, has joined Edible Garden’s senior leadership team full time as Executive Vice President Strategic Partnerships, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. McConnell will be responsible for advancing the Company’s strategic initiatives, strengthening relationships with investors and partners, and supporting long-term growth objectives across key channels.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>新澤西州貝爾維爾，2026 年 1 月 9 日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）-- <strong>Edible Garden AG Incorporated（“Edible Garden” 或 “公司”）</strong> <strong>（納斯達克：EDBL，EDBLW）</strong>，一家領先的受控環境農業（CEA）解決方案和可持續本地有機農產品提供商，今天宣佈，公司董事會成員 Matthew McConnell 已全職加入 Edible Garden 的高級領導團隊，擔任戰略合作伙伴關係執行副總裁，立即生效。在此角色中，McConnell 先生將負責推進公司的戰略舉措，加強與投資者和合作夥伴的關係，並支持在關鍵渠道上的長期增長目標。</p>
</div><p>Mathew has worked on Wall Street for over 40 years occupying senior roles with several banking organizations including Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Fidelity, and Bank of America, and has extensive expertise in capital markets. Most recently, he was Head of Equity Capital Markets at BancTrust Securities, and was CEO of Marco Polo Securities in New York. Mathew is currently a Non-Executive Board Member at CapConnect+. He currently is a member of the Edible Garden Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Mathew 在華爾街工作超過 40 年，曾在摩根士丹利、滙豐銀行、富達投資和美國銀行等多家銀行機構擔任高級職務，擁有豐富的資本市場專業知識。最近，他擔任 BancTrust Securities 的股權資本市場負責人，並曾是紐約 Marco Polo Securities 的首席執行官。Mathew 目前是 CapConnect+ 的非執行董事會成員。他還是 Edible Garden 審計、薪酬和提名委員會的成員。</p>
</div><p>“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the Edible Garden leadership team,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “Matt’s extensive experience in capital markets, international finance, and strategic business development will be invaluable as we continue to scale our operations, deepen our retail and distribution partnerships, and execute on our growth strategy. His deep expertise in equity markets, investor engagement, and cross-border regulatory environments uniquely positions him to help unlock additional value for Edible Garden’s stakeholders and support long-term value creation for our shareholders.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我們非常高興歡迎 Matt 加入 Edible Garden 的領導團隊，” Edible Garden 首席執行官 Jim Kras 表示。“Matt 在資本市場、國際金融和戰略業務發展方面的豐富經驗將對我們繼續擴大運營、深化零售和分銷合作伙伴關係以及執行增長戰略至關重要。他在股權市場、投資者互動和跨境監管環境方面的深厚專業知識，使他能夠幫助為 Edible Garden 的利益相關者解鎖更多價值，並支持我們股東的長期價值創造。”</p>
</div><p>“I am excited to take on a full-time role at Edible Garden during an important phase of the Company’s evolution,” said Mr. McConnell. “Having worked with the Company as a Board member, I have seen firsthand the strength of Edible Garden’s Zero-Waste Inspired® platform and the opportunities ahead. Transitioning into an executive role allows me to become more directly involved in supporting the execution of the Company’s strategic initiatives. As Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, I look forward to working closely with Jim and the management team to help drive long-term, sustainable growth and create value for shareholders.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我很高興在公司發展重要階段全職加入 Edible Garden，” McConnell 先生表示。“作為董事會成員，我親眼見證了 Edible Garden 的零廢棄靈感®平台的實力和未來的機遇。轉型為執行角色讓我能夠更直接地參與支持公司戰略舉措的執行。作為戰略合作伙伴關係的執行副總裁，我期待與 Jim 和管理團隊緊密合作，推動長期可持續增長，為股東創造價值。”</p>
</div><p><strong>ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>關於 EDIBLE GARDEN®</strong></p>
</div><p>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.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Edible Garden AG Incorporated 是受控環境農業（CEA）的領導者，通過其零廢棄靈感®的下一代農業模式，提供本地種植、有機、健康、可持續的農產品和產品。Edible Garden 的產品在美國、加勒比海和南美的 5000 多個零售地點銷售，處於 CEA 和可持續技術運動的前沿，以其先進的安全農業協議、可持續包裝、專利的 GreenThumb 軟件和創新的自澆灌店內展示而聞名。公司運營着現代化的垂直一體化温室和加工設施，包括位於密歇根州大急流城的 Edible Garden Heartland、愛荷華州韋伯斯特市的 Edible Garden Prairie Hills，以及位於新澤西州貝爾維爾的總部。它還與位於美國主要市場附近的合同種植者網絡合作，以確保新鮮度並減少環境影響。</p>
</div><p>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).</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Edible Garden 的專有 GreenThumb 2.0 軟件受美國專利 US 11,158,006 B1、US 11,410,249 B2 和 US 11,830,088 B2 保護，優化垂直和傳統温室的生長條件，同時旨在減少食品運輸距離。其專利的自澆灌展示（美國專利號 D1,010,365）旨在延長植物的貨架壽命並提升店內展示效果。除了核心的 CEA 業務外，Edible Garden 還擁有三項先進水產養殖技術的專利：閉環蝦養殖系統（US 6,615,767 B1）、具有自動水處理和餵養的模塊化循環水養殖設置（US 10,163,199 B2），以及利用電解氯生成的傳感器驅動氨控制方法（US 11,297,809 B1）。</p>
</div><p>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.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>該公司被 Forward Fooding 評選為 FoodTech 500 公司，Forward Fooding 是領先的農業食品科技組織，並且是沃爾瑪 “Gigaton” 可持續發展倡議的 Giga Guru 成員。Edible Garden 還開發和營銷一系列營養和特色食品產品，包括 Vitamin Way®和 Vitamin Whey®——植物和乳清蛋白粉，以及 Kick. Sports Nutrition，這是為尋求更健康、更優質選擇的健康意識運動員提供的高端表現系列。公司的產品還包括新鮮、可持續的調味品，如 Pulp 發酵的美食和辣椒醬，以及 Pickle Party，一系列發酵的新鮮醃黃瓜和酸菜。</p>
</div><p>Learn more at https://ediblegardenag.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>瞭解更多信息，請訪問 https://ediblegardenag.com。</p>
</div><p>For Pulp products, visit https://www.pulpflavors.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>有關 Pulp 產品，請訪問 https://www.pulpflavors.com。</p>
</div><p>For Vitamin Whey® products, visit https://vitaminwhey.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>有關 Vitamin Whey®產品，請訪問 https://vitaminwhey.com。</p>
</div><p>For Kick. Sports Nutrition products, visit https://kicksportsnutrition.net/.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>有關 Kick. Sports Nutrition 產品，請訪問 https://kicksportsnutrition.net/。</p>
</div><p>Watch the Company’s latest corporate video here.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>觀看公司的最新企業視頻。</p>
</div><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>前瞻性聲明</strong></p>
</div><p>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,” “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 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, 2024 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. 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.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>本新聞稿包含前瞻性聲明，包括關於公司的增長戰略、擴展分銷網絡和分銷關係的能力，以及作為上市公司的表現。“相信”、“戰略”、“將會” 等類似表達旨在識別前瞻性聲明。這些前瞻性聲明受到多種風險、不確定性和假設的影響，包括市場和其他條件，以及公司實現其增長目標的能力和公司在證券交易委員會的備案文件中列出的其他因素，包括截至 2024 年 12 月 31 日的年度報告（Form 10-K）和隨後的季度報告（Form 10-Q）。除法律要求外，公司沒有義務在此日期之後更新任何此類前瞻性聲明，以符合實際結果或預期的變化。</p>
</div><p><strong>Investor Contacts:</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>投資者聯繫方式：</strong></p>
</div><p>Crescendo Communications, LLC</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Crescendo Communications, LLC</p>
</div><p>212-671-1020</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>212-671-1020</p>
</div><p>EDBL@crescendo-ir.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>EDBL@crescendo-ir.com</p>
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