Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras named to NJBIZ Power 100 for second consecutive year

Edible Garden has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jim Kras, has been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Power 100 list for the second consecutive year. The annual NJBIZ Power 100 ranking recognizes the most influential business leaders in New Jersey who are shaping the state's economy, industries, and communities through innovation, leadership, and impact.

"I'm honored to be recognized once again among the NJBIZ Power 100," said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. "Over the past several years, Edible Garden has evolved from a regional greenhouse operator into an innovation-driven platform spanning fresh produce, functional foods, and shelf-stable CPG products, all rooted in our proprietary Farm to Formula® and Zero-Waste Inspired strategies. By combining advanced greenhouse technology, responsible sourcing, and vertically integrated R&D, we deliver locally grown, sustainably produced products to leading grocery, big-box, and club retailers both nationally and internationally. In addition, we are expanding our digital and e-commerce presence to better serve today's omnichannel consumer. As we continue to scale, we are building a better-for-you company focused on providing meaningful value to today's health-conscious consumer through sustainable, transparent, and purpose-driven innovation."