Who is Edible?
At edible®, our passion and business are rooted in helping people all over the world celebrate life’s most special moments with a sweet gift or something that’s carefully designed to wow.
Who is Edible?
At edible®, our passion and business are rooted in helping people all over the world celebrate life’s most special moments with a sweet gift or something that’s carefully designed to wow.
At edible®, our passion, heritage, and future are rooted in helping people all over the world celebrate life’s most special moments with a gift or something sweet that’s carefully crafted to wow.
This hope is what drives us to deliver delicious gifts and treats and make the moment matter. It’s the reason we've spent years developing each inspired fruit concept, to ensure that every piece of produce meets our standards, and have each arrangement crafted with creativity and attention to detail. Just like our delightful, fresh, fruity treats and sweets, we believe in putting our mission where our mouth is.
Celebrate anytime from anywhere.
Your industry-first fruit arrangement since 1999.
Everything to celebrate every moment.
Hand-crafted, gift-wrapped, and hand-delivered.
Delivery beyond doorsteps, guaranteed.
In 1999, Tariq Farid was inspired to launch the first Edible Arrangements store in Connecticut. As a business savant, the concept quickly caught on and became a cultural phenomenon.
Growing to hundreds of locally owned and operated franchises with locations across the US and Canada, armed with the ability to hand deliver within one hour, Edible became widely known for being a creative gifting solution.
Next-gen Edible® is a new generation of gifting, where all kinds of deliciousness is delivered right when you need it.
From mouth-watering brownies & cupcakes to show-stopping dessert boards & fresh flowers, today’s Edible is more than just our stunning arrangements – it’s the exciting way of gifting and treating, hand-picked to wow.
Tariq Farid
The Founder and Chairman of Edible
Growing up in West Haven, Connecticut, he developed an early affinity for entrepreneurship. Tariq’s journey unfolded at a local McDonald’s, where he discovered the transformative power of business systemization.
In a bold move at 17, armed with a $5,000 loan from family and friends, Tariq purchased a flower shop in East Haven, Connecticut. He was inspired to open the first Edible Arrangements (now Edible) store in 1999. Within two years, he transformed a single store into four. The venture swiftly evolved into a flourishing franchise empire, with hundreds of stores worldwide.
Tariq’s strategic acumen not only shaped the company’s trajectory but also led him to found Netsolace® in 2001, a software platform offering cutting-edge technology solutions for franchise companies, including Edible.
Growing the Edible ecosystem in 2003, he went on to found BerryDirect®, a global supply chain service provider offering reliable global sourcing, fulfillment services, and high-quality products for franchise companies, including Edible.
Beyond the boardroom, Tariq’s commitment to philanthropy is equally remarkable. In 2013, he established the Tariq Farid Foundation, channeling nearly $1 million annually to causes worldwide, ranging from healthcare and education to supporting refugees and fighting childhood cancer.
His commitment to giving back through his foundation reflects his dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Somia Farid Silber
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Somia is dedicated to guiding her family-owned business into its next phase of creativity and expansion, steering the strategic direction for Edible Brands and its subsidiaries, Edible Arrangements®, Roti Modern Mediterranean®, edibles.com™, Netsolace® and BerryDirect®, with a focus on innovation, culture and growth.
During her time as President, Somia built a world-class executive team and redefined Edible’s brand identity across its digital and physical platforms. She led the development of Edible Arrangement’s Next Gen retail stores, now under construction in key markets, which will deliver a more personalized and immersive gifting experience. Somia also expanded the company’s e-commerce capabilities by introducing a one-hour delivery guarantee available to nearly 70% of households in the U.S. and partnering with services like DoorDash and Uber Eats.
As CEO, Somia continues to drive this innovation, ensuring growth across Edible’s core consumer brands and subsidiaries.
Somia’s journey to this role is marked by a personal history with the brand and years of dedication and innovation within the company since joining full-time in 2016. Her prior experience as Vice President of eCommerce and General Manager of Netsolace, Edible’s technology arm, was instrumental in driving digital transformation and operational excellence.
In 2024, Silber was named one of Georgia’s top 100 C-level executives by Titan 100. She was also recognized as one of the “100 Influential Women in Franchising: Ones to Watch” by What Franchise Magazine in 2020 and as one of the top 40 retail professionals under 40 by Retail TouchPoints and design: retail in 2021.
Somia holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Babson College and has served on its Board of Trustees since 2021. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants in town, and spending time with her family.
Your happiness is our happiness, and it’s 100% guaranteed.
Your happiness is our happiness, and it’s 100% guaranteed.
We are honored and humbled to receive each award and recognition for our achievements and excellence in our businesses and industries. Check out our latest accolades here.
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Our vision is to enrich everyday life through celebration, nourishment, and wellness