Company also continues to expand senior
management team
MONCTON, NB, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Organigram Holdings Inc.
(TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram
Inc. (the "Company" or "Organigram"), a leading licensed producer
of cannabis, is pleased announce it has completed the registration
process with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA),
making it an official supplier of cannabis for the province.
"We are pleased to have been selected as an official supplier of
cannabis in Saskatchewan," says
Tim Emberg, Senior Vice President of
Sales and Commercial Operations, Organigram. "We look forward to
working with retailers and key distributors to help ensure the
success of the adult recreational market in the province."
This agreement continues to build the Company's position as a
true national player in Canada's
new legal adult use recreational cannabis marketplace. Organigram
now has supply agreements, listing an official supplier, and/or
memorandums of understanding in nine out of ten provinces.
"We are proud to offer Canadians access to our growing portfolio
of safe, high-quality recreational products," says Greg Engel, Organigram's Chief Executive
Officer. "At Organigram, we are committed to positive and
productive relationships with our partners across the country, and
to the development of innovative products that meet the needs of
our customers from coast to coast."
Product is expected to start shipping to Saskatchewan before the end of 2018.
Director of Research and Development
Organigram is pleased to welcome Alec
Zhou as Director of Research & Development.
Alec, who has a PhD & Masters Degree in Food Science as well
as a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, has tremendous experience in
both research and food product development. Most recently, Alec
spent 10 years working as R&D Manager for Cavendish Farms
leading their Culinary Creation Center on PEI.
Alex will be responsible for leading Organigram's research and
development team, particularly as the Company continues to prepare
for the expanded derivative and edibles market in 2019, as well as
developing processes for new product development.
About Organigram Holdings Inc.
Organigram Holdings Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange listed
company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a
licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in
Canada.
Organigram is focused on producing the highest-quality,
indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers
in Canada, as well as developing
international business partnerships to extend the company's global
footprint. In anticipation of the legal adult use recreational
cannabis in Canada, Organigram has
developed a portfolio of brands including The Edison Cannabis
Company, Ankr Organics, Trailer Park Buds and Trailblazer.
Organigram's primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is
regulated by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Regulations ("ACMPR").
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Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
This news release contains forward-looking information which
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause actual events to differ materially from current
expectations. Important factors - including the availability of
funds, consummation of definitive documentation, the results of
financing efforts, crop yields - that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in
the Company's documents filed from time to time on SEDAR (see
www.sedar.com). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or
obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE OrganiGram