Edible Garden announces new partnership with University of Rhode Island

Edible Garden AG announced a new partnership with the University of Rhode Island as part of a graduate research project focused on sustainability in the CEA greenhouse sector. This collaboration will involve Edible Garden opening its production facility to University researchers, who will evaluate the company’s current sustainability initiatives. “We are proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island on this important initiative,” said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to continuously improve our sustainability practices. By participating in this comprehensive assessment, we are not only benchmarking our efforts against industry standards but also gaining valuable insights that will help us set clear, actionable goals to elevate our sustainability initiatives. Additionally, beyond enhancing our internal operations, we see this project as an opportunity to contribute to the broader conversation about the environmental impact of the greenhouse CEA industry. As stewards of the planet, it is essential that we share our findings to drive positive change within the industry.”