WINNIPEG and SMITHS FALLS, ON, Nov.
28, 2017 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED)
("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has
entered into a distribution agreement with Winnipeg-based Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:
NINE) ("Delta 9"), an existing Licensed Producer under the Access
to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations ("ACMPR"). Delta 9
will offer their well-established cannabis products through Canopy
Growth's curated CraftGrow line via Tweed Main Street's
online store, alongside other high-quality cannabis varieties grown
by a diverse set of producers.
Delta 9 was founded in 2012, and quickly became the fourth fully
licensed producer and distributor of medical cannabis in
Canada. Currently operating an
80,000 sq. ft. production facility in East Winnipeg, Delta 9 is focused on growing small
batch, hand trimmed medical cannabis strains in its innovative,
self-designed Grow Pod systems. As Manitoba has recently unveiled its proposed
cannabis distribution model, which includes private sales, Delta 9
will work with Canopy Growth to continue to serve the local market
with consistent high-quality standardized cannabis products, while
gaining access to consumers across the country through Canopy
Growth's online marketplace: www.tweedmainstreet.com.
"We recognize the varied needs of our patients and through the
CraftGrow program we aim to bring them the highest quality
products from a variety of producers that each bring a unique
offering forward," said Mark Zekulin, President of Canopy
Growth Corporation. "This is the ninth participant in the
CraftGrow program, and we are particularly excited to see
one of the earliest established producers in our sector come on
board. We want to promote the value of our platform approach and
welcoming Delta 9's products to our shop speaks volumes to the
CraftGrow program's potential."
Canopy Growth's CraftGrow line aims to build an ecosystem
of high-quality cannabis options for patients across the country.
As the newest member of the CraftGrow family, Delta 9 will
gain direct access to Canopy Growth's extensive operational,
distribution, marketing and sales infrastructure through the Tweed
Main Street online marketplace where a gram is shipped on average
every 4 seconds. Its sector-leading fulfillment centre then ships
these orders to customers all across the country.
"Our company is excited to further our growing partnership with
Canopy Growth," said Delta 9 CEO John
Arbuthnot. "We are already working closely on a project to
jointly serve the growing market in Manitoba; this project brings Delta 9's craft
grown cannabis products to a wider national audience through
Canopy's well-established CraftGrow network."
Canopy Growth is committed to growing a thriving cannabis
marketplace that offers diversity of producers and products to
valuable customers. The CraftGrow program is an integral
part of an effective cannabis ecosystem, and the addition of Delta
9 strengthens the program and supports ongoing success.
Here's to Future CraftGrowth.
About Tweed
Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis production brand. It has
built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products
and meaningful customer relationships. Tweed doesn't just sell
cannabis, it facilitates a conversation about a product we've all
heard about but haven't met intimately yet. It is approachable and
friendly, yet reliable and trusted. As cannabis laws liberalize
around the world, Tweed will expand its leading Canadian position
around the globe. Learn more at www.tweed.com.
About Canopy Growth Corporation
Canopy Growth is a
world-leading diversified cannabis company, offering distinct
brands and curated cannabis varieties in dried, oil and capsule
forms. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Canopy Growth
operates numerous state-of-the-art production facilities with over
700k sq. ft. of licensed production, over 500k sq. ft. of which is
GMP-certified. Looking forward to 2018, Canopy Growth and its
affiliates are developing a production platform that will represent
3.2 million sq. ft. of indoor and greenhouse production capacity,
all operated with world-leading production, quality assurance
procedures, value-add post processing, research, and testing.
Canopy Growth has established partnerships with leading sector
names in Canada and abroad, with
interests and operations spanning seven countries and four
continents. The Company is proudly dedicated to educating
healthcare practitioners, providing consistent access to high
quality cannabis products, conducting robust clinical research, and
furthering the public's understanding of cannabis. For more
information visit www.canopygrowth.com.
About Delta 9
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc., through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta 9 Bio-tech, is a licensed producer
of medical marijuana pursuant to Health Canada's Access to Cannabis
for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). The company operates an
80,000-square foot, expandable, state-of-the-art production
facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada. For more information please visit www.Delta9.ca.
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