Edible Garden to Convert 200,000 sq ft for RTD Beverage Production
Edible Garden is converting over 200,000 sq ft of its Midwest facility into a zero-waste RTD hub using Tetra Pak’s aseptic processing and packaging technology. Phase 1 production of clean-label shelf-stable beverages across sports, performance and GLP-1 categories is slated to begin in Q1 2027, targeting the $766bn RTD market.
1. Strategic Facility Conversion
Edible Garden is transforming over 200,000 sq ft of its Midwest food-grade facility into a dedicated zero-waste RTD manufacturing hub driven by major retailer demand for scalable, clean-label, shelf-stable nutrition. The site integrates controlled-environment agriculture with advanced R&D to support farm-to-formula beverage innovation.
2. Partnership with Tetra Pak
The company selected Tetra Pak to plan and integrate its Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 330 Edge packaging and A3/Speed filling systems, enabling ambient distribution without refrigeration or preservatives. These technologies use renewable, plant-based materials and aseptic cartons to extend shelf life while reducing waste and energy consumption.
3. Timeline and Market Outlook
Phase 1 production is expected to begin in Q1 2027, positioning Edible Garden to enter the $766bn global RTD market, projected to reach $1.3tn by 2030. The expansion underpins a vertically integrated, higher-margin clean-label nutrition platform across sports, performance, adult, children’s and GLP-1 supportive segments.