Curaleaf International Launches Range of Medical Cannabis Products in Germany

Poised for Rapid Growth in Europe's Largest Medical Cannabis Market

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company") a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that wholly owned Curaleaf International subsidiary Adven GmbH ("Adven") has launched its own range of medical cannabis products in Germany Europe's largest medical cannabis market.  The initial launch of a high THC oil product aims to meet immediate patient demand and will be extended over the course of the year to incorporate a number of different strengths and THCCBD formulations in both oil and flower formats, addressing a wide range of patient needs. Germany is Europe's largest medical cannabis market and is expected to be worth US$2.1 billion by 2025 1 .

Antonio Costanzo , CEO of Curaleaf International, said, "We are very pleased to bring our first medical cannabis products to market in Germany and, with the rapid extension of our product range in 2021, establishing ourselves as a leader in Europe's largest medical cannabis market. Curaleaf International's European supply chain, from cultivation to product research and development and EU-GMP manufacturing processes across Europe , means we are able to guarantee a consistency of product and price to clinicians and patients in need of the highest quality medical cannabis."

Julian Vaterrodt, Managing Director, Adven GmbH, added, "German patients and practitioners are increasingly demanding high-quality, consistent and reliable European natural alternatives to help manage a wide range of complaints.  Adven is committed to providing a differentiated product and service for the German market. We focus on providing a consistent supply of high-quality European medical cannabis and cutting-edge digital technologies to improve the patient and healthcare professional experience."

About Curaleaf International
Curaleaf International (formerly EMMAC Life Sciences Group) is Europe's largest vertically integrated cannabis company, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. With a unique supply and distribution network throughout Europe , Curaleaf International's vision is to bring the life-enhancing potential of cannabis to the people who need it. For more information about Curaleaf International, please visit https://www.curaleafinternational.com/ .

About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of  consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States , Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 106 dispensaries, 23 cultivation sites and over 30 processing sites, and employs over 4,800 team members. Curaleaf International, is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com .

Investor Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Carlos Madrazo , SVP Head of IR and Capital Markets
IR@curaleaf.com

Media Contacts:
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Tracy Brady , VP Corporate Communications
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Curaleaf International
Group Head of Marketing and Communications
Hannah Du Beke
hdb@emmac.com

Forward Looking Statements

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