Next Green Wave Holdings Inc. (CSE:NGW, OTCQX:NXGWF), is pleased to provide an update on its progress and anticipated objectives moving into Q2 and the year ahead.
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and adapt to changes like consumer tastes and regulatory requirements, Next Green Wave continues to build its position as a vertically integrated company and steadfastly focusing on increasing revenue. Having reached significant milestones in the past six months, the Company is expecting a number of catalysts to carry it into profitability this year.
Key Developments
- Launched CBD retail store in San Diego
- Successfully harvested over 1,500 lbs. of premium flower
- 100% of all product submitted passed CAT3 compliance testing
- Entered extraction agreement to process flower
- Expanded brand and product portfolio
- Selling exclusive full spectrum oils and concentrate
- Appointed two members to the B.O.D.
CBD Retail Store
The Company’s flagship store, which opened in January in San Diego, is presently the city’s only dedicated CBD retailer. Operated by our WEARESDC team, the boutique-styled shop features exclusive premium CBD oils, a robust CBD flower selection that includes CBG cannabinoids, as well as other third-party premium brands. Licensed for tobacco sales, the store also sells a variety of exotic wraps and is an authorized Puffco dealer. With over 50 products already on the shelves, the store has also been designed to host a multitude of promotional and community events to help support San Diego’s cannabis community and build knowledge around NGW products and brands.
For further information on our monthly industry events or how to purchase our products please visit: https://www.nextgreenwave.com/sdc-cbd-store
Exclusive CBD products and flower at recently launched flagship store in San Diego
Operations Developments
Cultivation Facility
Within five months of receiving its occupancy permit, the Company scaled all phases of cultivation and completed crucial tests that enabled it to enter a perpetual harvest cycle. As of September 2019, NGW is producing a harvest every 14 days and continuing to make adjustments to its cultivation practices and environmental controls to increase plant density and harvest. The target is to accelerate production to a 10-day harvest cycle. As of January 2020, NGW has harvested over 1,500 pounds of premium flower and passed 100% of the CAT3 compliance testing on all product submitted. To date, all flower tested over 20% in total cannabinoids, with some of the newer strains testing as high as 28% THC and over 32% total cannabinoids.
Exclusive craft hybrids being developed at NGW facility
Next Green Wave’s R&D team is continually testing and optimizing new strains in pursuit of growing the highest quality craft cannabis and products. Most recently the team selected 10 new advanced hybrids from this process to bring into commercial production. Based on initial analysis these hybrids are expected to produce even higher levels of cannabinoids and overall sustainable yield. This is integral to our operations, as consumers are becoming more knowledgeable and looking for purity, consistency and quality terpene profiles in cannabis products.
Further to building up its flower supply, the Company has also successfully onboarded 25 additional employees to accelerate processing and production at the facility. The Company now employs over 50 people and is producing premium flower, trim, bulk and packaged concentrate that is ready for sale and distribution.
Botticelli™ Tissue Culturing
Five months into the launch of the research and innovation laboratory in partnership with Precigen (previously Intrexon), the companies are continuing to advance its micropropagation program. Garden testing of the first Botticelli™ optimized plantlets is expected to begin in April of this year. Once proven successful, the plantlets will move into the next phase of commercialization. The plantlets produced through this method are genetically identical and provide cultivators with many advantages such as significantly cut costs and growing time, reduce pathogens, increase vigour, terpenes and overall yield. NGW anticipates to begin the sales of these plantlets to licensed cultivators later in the year.
Extraction
The retrofit on NGW’s extraction building is nearing completion and all equipment required to begin operations has been moved in. The Company is currently awaiting for PG&E, the utility provider, to upgrade the existing electrical infrastructure so it may enter the final stages of obtaining an occupancy permit from the city of Coalinga. Once extraction commences at the facility, NGW will officially be operating as a fully vertically integrated company. To continue with processing and production at this time, the Company has also secured a tolling contract with a leading extractor to process its flower into exclusive full spectrum oils.
Product and Distribution
Having the advantage of not needing to pare back production -a growing sector trend, NGW and its WEARESDC brand house have been developing products, packaging and branding to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of California cannabis consumers. Many of these products, like our exotic premium flower and full spectrum oils are now available for sale.
Like many of its peers, NGW experienced some delays tied to the introduction of the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) metric system, which the Company had to implement through its entire supply-chain to record the inventory and movement of all its cannabis product to officials. The Company has now integrated the metric system into its operations and is moving ahead with its deliveries.
The Company has also set a schedule for the hard launches of its new products and brands that it will be bringing to market over 2020. This includes exclusive products and events with FADER as well as existing brands catered to specific growing markets like consumption events and cannabis lounges.
NGW has over 20 cannabis varieties in cultivation and is now processing and producing pre-rolls, full-spectrum oils, CBD topicals, CBD pills and CBD tinctures. These products will be made available through our growing list of dispensary and online delivery partners and announced in upcoming months.
“What we accomplished in the last few months demonstrates that we are adept to the fast changes in the market and have the talent and systems in place to successfully advance the company. I’m really excited about this next chapter, we are now at the stage where we can show the world the fruit of our labor and move into sales and tangible profits.”
– Michael Jennings, NGW CEO.
Corporate Developments
As part of the Company’s next phase of development, Robert Dzisiak and David Wilson were appointed to the Board of Directors adding decades of experience in both finance and operational management. (For details please see News release Jan. 9, 2019). Following their appointment, the Board set additional guidelines on corporate governance and established the requisite committees to administer them. Their expertise will help NGW continue to refine and improve corporate governance and support the Company as it enters new market terrain.
The Company would also like to announce that it has granted 750,000 stock options under its stock option plan exercisable at a price of CDN$0.15 per share to several employees (the “Grant”). The Grant has a vesting period of 25%, every 6 months, for a period of 24 months and are exercisable until Feb 26, 2025.
About Next Green Wave
NGW is a fully integrated premium cannabis producer with 8 legacy brands and premium products marketed through its WEARESDC brand house. Based in Coalinga, California, the company owns and operates a 35,000 sq ft indoor state-of-the-art cultivation facility and is currently expanding extraction and other operations on its cannabis zoned campus. NGW has a seed library of over 120 cannabis strains which include multiple award-winning genetics and cultivars and is developing its nursery cloning operations with bio-tech leader Precigen. To find out more visit us at www.nextgreenwave.com or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
On behalf of the board,
Michael Jennings, CEO
Next Green Wave Holdings Inc.
For more information regarding Next Green Wave, contact:
Caroline Klukowski
VP Corp. Development
Tel: +1 (604) 609.6167
IR@nextgreenwave.com
Next Green Wave Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing state, local or other licenses and any inability to obtain all necessary governmental approvals licenses and permits to complete construction of its proposed facilities in a timely manner; engaging in activities which currently are illegal under US federal law and the uncertainty of existing protection from U.S. federal or other prosecution; regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations, including U.S. state-law legalization, particularly in California, due to inconsistent public opinion, perception of the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry, bureaucratic delays or inefficiencies or any other reasons; any other factors or developments which may hinder market growth; NGW’s limited operating history and lack of historical profits; reliance on management; NGW’s requirements for additional financing, and the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and the need to secure and maintain corporate alliances and partnerships, including with customers and suppliers. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although NGW has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. NGW no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new information or for any other reason except as required by law.
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Ayurcann Holdings Corp. (CSE: AYUR) (the “Company” or “Ayurcann”) an integrated Canadian extraction company specializing in the processing of cannabis and hemp for the production of oils and various derivative products, announces the granting of stock options and restricted share units.
The Company has announced that it has granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to purchase an aggregate of 1,000,100 common shares under the Company’s Stock Option Plan. Each option is exercisable at a price of $0.16 per common share, expires three years from the date of grant and vest six months from the date of the grant.
The Company has also granted restricted share unit grants, pursuant to the Company’s Restricted Share Unit plan, dated April 1, 2021, totaling 1,548,875 to certain eligible participants.
For further information, please contact:
Igal Sudman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary
Ayurcann Holdings Corp.
Tel: 416-720-6264
Email: igal@xtrx.ca
Investor Relations:
Ryan Bilodeau
Tel: 416-910-1440
Email: ir@ayurcann.com
About Ayurcann Holdings Corp.:
Ayurcann is a leading post-harvest solution provider with a focus on providing and creating custom processes and pharma grade products for the adult use and medical cannabis industry in Canada. Ayurcann is focused on becoming the partner of choice for leading Canadian cannabis brands by providing best-in-class, proprietary services including ethanol extraction, formulation, product development and custom manufacturing.
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A planned business merger between two leading cannabis producers hit a small delay this week as a critical vote got moved.
Meanwhile, a cannabis retail operator elected to celebrate 420 by auctioning a cannabis-themed digital art piece using blockchain technology.
Keep reading to find out more cannabis highlights from the past five days.
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Tilray delays critical shareholder meeting
On Thursday (April 15), Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced it will be postponing its shareholder vote on the fate of its merger with Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA,TSX:APHA). It will take place on April 30 instead of April 16.
Neither cannabis company offered an explanation for the change. Tilray has asked shareholders to participate in this vote regardless of how many shares they may hold. “Tilray stockholders who have not already voted, or wish to change their vote, are strongly encouraged to do so,” the company said.
This news came days after Aphria shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the business transaction, with a total of 99.38 percent of shareholders voting for the deal to continue. Confirmation from Aphria Chairman and CEO Irwin Simon indicated the partnership was en route to being complete.
This past week Aphria also released financial results for the third quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, in which the firm highlights the overall direction of the company with the Tilray deal.
“We expect to have a tremendous runway for long-term sustainable growth as we build upon our existing foundation in Canada and internationally by increasing the scale of our global operations,” Simon said in a statement.
Cannabis retailer celebrates digital trend
As part of a celebration for April 20, otherwise known as 420, Fire & Flower Holdings (TSX:FAF,OTCQX:FFLWF) announced the dissemination of a non-fungible token (NFT) digital art piece.
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Bidding for the piece, named “Non-Fungible Toke“ started at a price of C$4.20. The retailer plans to donate the proceeds to two charities, Second Harvest and Less.
The latter is designed to counter the carbon footprint of blockchain technology, a common criticism drawn against the rise of NFTs and other novel technologies.
As of 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday (April 16), the NFT bid was up to C$169.11.
Cannabis company news
- The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS,OTCQX:VLNCF) issued its financial report for the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year. In its results, the company highlights a net revenue uptick of 24.7 percent from the previous quarter, resulting in C$20 million for the period.
- Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL,OTCQX:TCNNF) closed a public offering of 5 million subordinate voting shares at a price of C$50 each for total gross proceeds of C$287.5 million. The company celebrated its financial position after an offering in January, which will lead to the pursuit of merger and acquisition targets.
- Australis Capital (CSE:AUSA,OTCQB:AUSAF) appointed Jason Dyck as its new chief science officer and chairman of the firm’s scientific advisory board. Dyck previously served as an executive at Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB,TSX:ACB), leading the scientific efforts for the cannabis producer. “I look forward to providing AUSA with advice and direction in its scientific efforts towards bringing innovations to market with immediate and significant commercial appeal,” Dyck said.
- Truss Beverage, a cannabis drinks venture co-owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP,TSX:TPX) and HEXO (NYSE:HEXO,TSX:HEXO), released the details of its new lineup of infused beverages. Six new drinks will become available around the summer and are intended to pair with the season.
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Trulieve Announces Expungement Programs in Several States as Part of 420 Celebration
Partnerships with Minardi Law , Minorities for Medical Marijuana, CultivatED, and the Georgia Justice Project will include clinics and virtual events across Florida , Georgia , and Massachusetts
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company based in the United States announced today a series of expungment clinics located throughout south and central Florida as well as virtual events in Georgia and Massachusetts . The clinics are part of the Company’s celebration of the 50 th anniversary of 420.
During the month of April, Minardi Law has hosted expungment clinics and will be hosting two more as follows:
- Releaf Patient Appreciation Day, April 17 th ( Valrico )
- First Annual 4/20 Event ( St. Petersburg Beach )
At these clinics, an attorney will be present to review records and see if someone is eligible for a sealing or expungment of their records. As part of the events, Trulieve will be helping cover the costs for finger prints, legal fees, and court costs.
Trulieve is working with Minorities for Medical Marijuana (“M4MM”) to host a 4/20 Expungement Clinic, part of M4MM’s Project Clean Slate. This event will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021 , from 9:30am – 4:30pm at Riviera Beach City Hall. Anyone seeking to take place in this event is required to register in advance at http://trulieve.cc/expungementpreregistration .
In addition, Trulieve is sponsoring the First Friday Series , a weekly virtual event from the Georgia Justice Project to help Georgia citizens with record restrictions, and is also sponsoring the Fellowship Presentation and Expungement Clinic being offered through CultivateEd and GBLS on Friday, April 23 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm . You can register for the Massachusetts expungement clinic in advance here: HTTPS://BIT.LY/2Q655KK
“Our mission as a company has always been to improve people’s lives,” said Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers . “We’ve always been dedicated to improving the communities we call home. Partnering with Minardi Law , Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Georgia Justice Project and CultivatED on these clinics was a simple decision for us; we encourage anyone seeking help with the expungement process to attend one of these clinics in your own state to start the process.”
For more information about Trulieve and the April expungment clinics, please visit www.Trulieve.com .
About Trulieve
Trulieve is primarily a vertically integrated “seed-to-sale” company in the U.S. and is the first and largest fully licensed medical cannabis company in the State of Florida . Trulieve cultivates and produces all of its products in-house and distributes those products to Trulieve-branded stores (dispensaries) throughout the State of Florida , as well as directly to patients via home delivery. Trulieve also has operations in California , Massachusetts , Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF.
To learn more about Trulieve, visit www.Trulieve.com .
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Seth Rogen’s New Cannabis Brand are Now Available at Apothecarium Dispensaries in San Francisco , Berkeley and Capitola
The Apothecarium is offering cannabis from Houseplant, the cannabis lifestyle brand founded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg at its five California dispensaries. The Apothecarium has three San Francisco locations (Castro, SOMA and Marina ) and one each in Berkeley and Capitola (outside of Santa Cruz ).
“With the vast number of dispensaries in California , we put a lot of effort into identifying the right ones that align with Houseplant’s values,” said Seth Rogen , Co-Founder of Houseplant. “The Apothecarium shares the same commitment to creating a strong consumer experience that we pride ourselves on and we are thrilled to bring our three initial strains to their stores in the Bay Area.”
Houseplant is launching with three flower strains, all of which will be available at The Apothecarium, including: Diablo Wind (sativa), Pancake Ice (sativa) and Pink Moon (indica). Like their founder’s groundbreaking film “Pineapple Express”, Houseplant strains are named after weather phenomena. Each strain will be sold in a custom tin.
“We are so proud to be one of the very first dispensaries in California to offer Houseplant to our customers,” said Ryan Hudson , CEO and co-founder of The Apothecarium. “Seth, Evan and everyone at Houseplant love and respect cannabis as much as we do. We simply cannot wait to share their beautiful and delicious flowers with our guests.”
“We’ve been working with the Houseplant team for more than a year and are grateful to have a partner that shares so many of our values, including an emphasis on cannabis education, quality, reform of cannabis laws and beautifully designed, recyclable packaging.”
“Seth has been hands-on during the process, spending time with our store managers to make sure they know the products and how much care has gone into vetting and selecting the best strains. We think our guests are going to love Houseplant.”
About The Apothecarium
The Apothecarium is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cannabis dispensaries, with an emphasis on education via in-depth one-on-one consultations from highly trained cannabis consultants. The company was founded by three first cousins and two family friends in 2011. Our dispensaries are known for providing educational events that are open to the public at no cost — and for welcoming seniors, first-time dispensary visitors, and people with serious medical conditions. The Apothecarium’s flagship San Francisco dispensary was named the best-designed dispensary in the country by Architectural Digest . Patients and customers may order at our dispensaries or online for pickup or delivery at apothecarium.com [apothecarium.com] .
The Apothecarium is committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We have donated more than $400,000 in cash to community groups and nonprofits — plus more than $300,000 worth of in-kind donations.
All Apothecarium dispensaries continue to implement safety measures to protect guests and team members. Protocols include strict social distancing inside and outside the dispensaries, a mask requirement for everyone inside the dispensaries, no contact check-in procedures and ongoing sanitizing throughout the day.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario TheNewswire – April 16, 2021 Sire Bioscience Inc. (CSE:SIRE) (OTC:BLLXF) (FSE:BR1B) (CNSX:SIRE.CN) (“SIRE” or the “Company”) announces that Brian Nugent has resigned as a member of the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”). It has been a pleasure and a blessing to have worked with Brian Nugent over the past few years, his business acumen and tremendous experience will certainly be missed, SIRE wishes him nothing but the best in all his future endeavors.
About Sire Bioscience
SIRE is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with its wholly owned subsidiary PLANTFUEL® based in Denver, Colorado. SIRE is managed by a group of successful entrepreneurs who have extensive experience in the areas of consumer-packaged goods, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. SIRE is a CPG life science company focused on the plant-based foods and supplements industry.
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Sire Bioscience Inc.
Website: sirebioscience.com
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