- Supreme Cannabis receives approval for additional 20,000 sq.ft.
of flowering rooms at 7ACRES facility
- New flowering rooms expected to support an increase in annual
production potential to 13,330kg
TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - The Supreme Cannabis
Company ("Supreme Cannabis" or the "Company") (TSXV: FIRE) (OTCQX:
SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), announced that it has obtained Health Canada
approval to commence cultivation on approximately 20,000 square
feet of additional flowering rooms at its 7ACRES
facility.
The additional flowering rooms will increase total potential
flowering capacity to 90,000 square feet and, assuming a current
yield, will bring 7ACRES' annual production potential from 10,000kg
to 13,330kg.
"As the first coast-to-coast premium cannabis brand in
Canada, 7ACRES is already one of
the fastest scaling producers in the country. This flowering
room expansion continues to increase our capacity and improve our
ability to meet the demand of cannabis enthusiasts upon
legalization of adult use cannabis in Canada," said John
Fowler, CEO of Supreme Cannabis.
Completion of flowering rooms at the 342,000-square foot 7ACRES
facility remains on schedule for completion in December 2018.
With an annual production capacity expected to reach 50,000 kg once
the 7ACRES facility is fully operational, the Company is committed
to supplying premium-quality cannabis flower to the Canadian
recreational market from coast-to-coast.
About Supreme Cannabis
The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSXV: FIRE)(OTCQX: SPRWF)(FRA:
53S1) is a Canadian publicly traded company committed to providing
premium brands and products that proudly reflect its consumers,
people and uniquely innovative culture. The Company's portfolio
includes its wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship brand 7ACRES.
7ACRES is a federally licensed cannabis producer operating a
342,000-square-foot facility in Kincardine, Ontario. 7ACRES is dedicated to
providing consumers with a premium-quality product that recognizes
its customers are informed, discerning and value a brand and
culture that aligns with their principles. 7ACRES brand success has
been reflected in provincial supply agreements with the provinces
of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova
Scotia and Prince Edward
Island. With six provincial partners, Supreme Cannabis
joins a select group of leading cannabis companies that have
secured supply agreements with five or more provinces to-date,
including: Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), Aphria
(TSX:APH), Aurora (TSX:ACB), Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY), Organigram
(TSXV:OGI), and CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST).
The Company's growing portfolio also includes an equity
investment and long-term global distribution partnership with
Lesotho-based Medigrow for the
exporting of medical-grade cannabis oil.
The Supreme Cannabis Company has consistently set the standard
for innovation in the sector, including the design of growing
facilities and development of operational excellence metrics. We
are confident that together with our flagship brand, proprietary
technology and products, truly unique culture, and industry-leading
team, we will deliver our shareholders consistent long-term value
creation.
Please
visit www.supreme.ca and www.7ACRES.com for
more information.
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SOURCE The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc.