LEAMINGTON, ON, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Aphria Inc.
("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX:
APHA and NYSE: APHA) has recently entered
into an exclusive agreement (the "Agreement") with
Toronto-based UNOapp Inc.
("UNOapp") to collaborate on the development of technology
and analytics solutions for Canada's adult-use cannabis industry.
"With our innovation-focused approach, Aphria is setting the
pace for the evolution of the adult-use cannabis industry in
Canada," said Jakob Ripshtein,
President of Aphria. "Our industry's long-term future will be
driven by consumer-centric, innovation-led product, brand and
technology solutions. We are excited for this collaboration with a
fantastic technology partner in UNOapp and look forward to
developing industry-leading solutions that shape the adult-use
cannabis market for years to come."
Founded in 2010, UNOapp has developed proven technology,
marketing and analytical solutions that has enabled more than 4,500
customers across the globe to engage with their customers and drive
revenue.
"This is a great opportunity for UNOapp to apply its proven
technology driven solutions to the Cannabis industry. Helping
brands connect, educate and engage consumers seamlessly through one
platform in retail, is at the core of what we do." said
Olivier Centner, Founder of UNOapp.
"We're thrilled to be partnered with Aphria. Their team's
expertise, innovative thinking, and global reach give us a
tremendous opportunity to evolve our platform to meet the
unique needs of the burgeoning adult-use market in Canada and scale quickly to other markets
internationally."
As part of the Agreement, UNOapp has granted Aphria a first
option to commercialize any platform or solution developed from
this collaboration in any international market outside Canada.
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About Aphria
Aphria is a leading global cannabis company driven by an
unrelenting commitment to our people, product quality and
innovation. Headquartered in Leamington,
Ontario – the greenhouse capital of Canada – Aphria has been setting the standard
for the low-cost production of safe, clean and pure
pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at scale, grown in the most natural
conditions possible. Focusing on untapped opportunities and backed
by the latest technologies, Aphria is committed to bringing
breakthrough innovation to the global cannabis market. The
Company's portfolio of brands is grounded in expertly-researched
consumer insights designed to meet the needs of every consumer
segment. Rooted in our founders' multi-generational expertise in
commercial agriculture, Aphria drives sustainable long-term
shareholder value through a diversified approach to innovation,
strategic partnerships and global expansion, with a presence in
more than 10 countries across 5 continents.
For more information, visit: aphria.ca
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