Leading Health Canada licensed producer of medical
cannabis now offers wide variety of hemp-based foods and
skincare products
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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Mettrum Health Corp.
("Mettrum") (TSXV:MT) (TSXV:MT.WT) has launched Mettrum
Originals™, a line of hemp-based foods created with a focus on
nutrition, great taste and convenience, giving Canadians an easy
way to integrate hemp and its health benefits into their diets. The
new Mettrum Originals™ line also includes non-food hemp products
such as lip balm, hand cream and wood finish. Mettrum is a
vertically integrated agri-pharmaceutical company focused on
research, development, production and distribution of Health Canada
licensed cannabis products and focuses on educating and resourcing
healthcare practitioners and their patients.
Unveiled at the Canadian Health Food Association East Trade Show
this September, Mettrum Originals™ is Mettrum's first foray into
the functional foods market. This launch follows Mettrum's August
announcement that it has received a supplemental license
from Health Canada for the production of cannabis extracts,
including cannabis oils and resins.
"The launch of the Mettrum Originals™ brand demonstrates our
commitment to serving Canadians who choose hemp products for their
health," said Greg Herriott,
President of Mettrum Originals™. "With Mettrum Originals™,
Canadians can expect top quality, nutritious and great tasting
products, as well as innovative line extensions."
"As someone who works regularly with people balancing their
hormones and digestion, hemp is the perfect food," said
Melissa Ramos, a Toronto area Nutritionist. "Hemp is rich
in fibre and a complete plant-based protein to keep you full
and aid in digestion. It's also got the right fat combination with
anti-inflammatory omega 3's and hormone-balancing GLA's. Simply
put, hemp should be in everyone's home."
The Mettrum Originals™ brand is a result of Mettrum's
acquisition of Oilseed Works Inc., which operates under the Hempola
brand. Hempola, founded by Greg
Herriott in 1995, is located on a 50 acre hemp farm in
Barrie, Ontario. As the first hemp
food brand in the country, Hempola developed hemp seed flour for
the baking industry, along with the world's first omega 3 salad
dressings in 1999. Mettrum is pleased to have partnered with an
industry pioneer and will continue a 20-year tradition of serving
Canadians with top tier edible hemp products and hemp
derivatives.
Mettrum Originals™ Product Offerings
- Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds
- Raw Hemp Protein & Fibre Powder available as is and with
several flavours including Berry, Vanilla and Chocolate
- Hemp Break™ Hemp & Quinoa Bars and Hemp Break™ Hemp &
Salba Chia Bars
- Cold-Pressed Hemp Oil
- Hemp Seed Flour
- Lip Balm in several scents including Lime, Watermelon,
Peppermint-Vanilla and Natural
- Deep Moisturizing Cream
- Hemp-Infused Massage Oil
- Hemp Wood ™ (All Natural Wood Finishing Oil)
Mettrum Originals™ products are now available for purchase
online at mettrumoriginals.com and will be available at grocers,
natural food stores and health clinics nationwide.
About Mettrum Originals™
Mettrum Originals™ is a line of hemp-based foods and non-food
products owned and operated by Mettrum Health Corp., a Toronto-based company and a licensed producer
of medical cannabis under the Marihuana for Medical
Purposes Regulations (Canada). Launched in September 2015, Mettrum Originals™ products are
available for purchase online at mettrumoriginals.com and will be
available at grocers, natural food stores and health clinics
nationwide. For more information visit mettrumoriginals.com.
About Mettrum Health Corp.
Mettrum Health Corp. is Tier 1 Industry Issuer listed on TSX
Venture Exchange. Mettrum Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, is a Toronto-based
company and a licensed producer of medical cannabis under
the Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations (Canada)
issued pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act (Canada) (the
"MMPR"), which came into effect on October
1, 2013. Mettrum received its first license from Health
Canada under the MMPR on November 1,
2013 and began production of medical cannabis on the same
date at its first production facility in Bowmanville, Ontario. Mettrum received its
second license from Health Canada under the MMPR on December 11, 2014 for its other wholly-owned
subsidiary, Agripharm Corp., at Agripharm's facility in
Clearview, Ontario. With the Company's two licenses,
Mettrum is a leading producer and vendor of medical marijuana under
the MMPR system.
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