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Belvidere-based Edible Garden is growing its retail partnership with one of the biggest supermarket chains in the U.S.

The hydroponic farming company announced an expanded distribution agreement with Kroger‘s in an Oct. 14 press release. The deal will bring its fresh, sustainably grown potted herbs and cut herbs to the grocery store’s 2,700 locations nationwide.

Founded in 2015, Edible Garden’s locally grown, sustainable lettuce, organic herbs, hydro basil, salad kits, sauces and protein powders are available at more than 5,000 stores, including:

• Meijer
• Target
• Whole Foods Market
• Stop & Shop
• ShopRite
• Aldi
• Foodtown
• Stew Leonard’s
• H Mart
• Walmart
• Morton Williams Supermarkets
• Gristedes
• D’Agostino

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Kroger is considered the largest supermarket operator by revenue in the U.S. Besides its namesake banner, Kroger operates brands such as Ralphs, King Scoopers and Dillon’s.

Edible Garden CEO Jim Kras remarked, “We are excited to offer our wide variety of fresh herbs, including private label, to a leading national grocery retailer like Kroger’s, which shares our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering high-quality, fresh products.”

“This expands access to our locally grown herb product line, meeting the growing demand for clean-label, better-for-you, and responsibly sourced produce. By combining our advanced growing methods with our proprietary, patented, self-watering display technology, we are helping retailers enhance freshness, extend shelf life, and reduce environmental impact. Our Zero-Waste Inspired mission aligns closely with Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, reflecting a shared dedication to creating more sustainable, community-focused food systems,” Kras said.