Secures Exclusive
Production and Distribution of Smokiez Gummies in Colombia With
Additional Global Expansion
LAS VEGAS, NV -- September 12, 2023 -- InvestorsHub NewsWire --
In a strategic move to amplify their global presence, One World
Products, Inc. ("OWP") (OTCQB:
OWPC), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and
cannabis producer in Colombia and a dominant entity in the hemp and
cannabis production industry, has announced an exclusive
collaboration with Smokiez Edibles. Through this significant
partnership, OWP will become the singular producer and distributor
of the widely-acclaimed Smokiez Gummies in the Colombian
territory.
Building on this synergistic alliance, One World Products will
be leveraging its top-notch facilities within the Colombian Free
Trade Zone to manufacture and distribute the sought-after Smokiez
Gummies to the vast Asian, South American, and European markets.
This dual-pronged strategy will be an instrumental step for both
companies in broadening their global outreach and establishing a
firmer foothold in pivotal international markets.
Isiah Thomas, Chairman, and CEO of One World Products, Inc.,
expressed his enthusiasm for the venture: "This partnership marks a
monumental chapter in One World Products' growth narrative. Smokiez
unparalleled reputation for their vegan edibles is precisely the
kind of innovation we want to introduce to our markets. Our
state-of-the-art facilities in the Colombian Free Trade Zone,
coupled with Smokiez product excellence, places us in a prime
position to cater to and captivate global audiences."
Ryan Wright, Co-Founder of Smokiez Edibles, added, "One World
Products is an industry partner that aligns perfectly with Smokiez
ethos and aspirations. Considering our strong market presence,
especially as top-selling edibles in regions like New York,
Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas, our alliance with OWP is a
calculated step to further enhance our global reach and reinforce
our commitment to delivering unparalleled edible experiences
worldwide."
About Smokiez Edibles
With its roots in Portland, Oregon, and originating in 2010,
Smokiez Edibles is a family-driven endeavor renowned for its
delectable vegan edibles. Their unyielding commitment to product
quality has helped grow them into the edible brand with the largest
footprint in the U.S., currently active in 17 states with 3
additional states scheduled to come online in the coming months.
With licenses across multiple states from Oregon to Puerto Rico,
their expanding portfolio is a testament to their vision and
innovation.
Their accolades, such as 1st Place at the 2022 High Times
Colorado Cannabis Cup and the 2022 Cannabyss Hub Award for Best
Gummy of the Year, further underline their industry dominance.
About One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB:
OWPC)
One World Products is the largest Black-controlled, fully
licensed hemp and cannabis producer with offices in Las Vegas,
Nevada, and offices and operations in Bogota and Popayan,
Colombia. One World Products planted its first crop of
cannabis in 2018 at its cultivation site in Popayan, Colombia, and
began harvesting commercially in the first quarter of 2020.
As an ascendant international hemp and cannabis company focused
on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, the
recently announced Isiah International/One World Products/AMUNAFRO
consortium controls approximately 1.2 million acres of land in
Colombia focused on the licensed production of industrial hemp for
integration into sustainable, carbon-reducing products made
throughout the world. The Company expects to supply its
global clients with the highest quality industrial and commercial
applications for cannabis, hemp, and hemp products, including
derivatives in crude oil, distillate, and isolate forms with
industrial-scale production to serve global cannabis and hemp
demand. Its products will be produced and tested according to GAP,
GMP and ISO standards.
For more information, please visit https://oneworldproducts.com/.
#HempIsTheNewPlastic (TM)
About Isiah Thomas and ISIAH International,
LLC
Isiah Thomas was inducted into the National Basketball
Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in 2000 after spending his entire
career with the Detroit Pistons. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, a
two-time NBA champion, the 1990 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player,
and named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Today, Mr. Thomas serves as an analyst for NBA TV and is an
accomplished and highly respected international business executive
and investor. His portfolio of companies was developed
through Isiah International, Inc., which invests in companies with
strong market positions and growth potential.
Mr. Thomas' business interests include sports and entertainment,
real estate, waste management, hemp, cannabis, and a CBD personal
products company, among others. In addition, Mr. Thomas has
developed a very successful champagne business, Cheurlin
Champagnes. He has cultivated excellent relationships with
the grower, employees, and the French government. As a
result, he now owns the proprietary genetics for the Champagne
grapes he produces and has perfected an international import/export
system for the global distribution of the product. More information
is available at www.isiahinternational.com.
Mr. Thomas previously served on the Chicago Stock Exchange's
Board of Governors, was a co-founder of the NBA's Toronto Raptors,
Popcorn Indiana, and was a member of the Board of Get-in Chicago,
an organization that focused on preventing gang violence in
Chicago. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Indiana University,
where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He
also received his Master of Education from the University of
California at Berkeley.
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words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are
subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many
of which are beyond the Company's control, and cannot be predicted
or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. More detailed information about the Company and the
risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking
statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company's
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these
documents free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on
which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date on which such statement was made,
except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
Investor Contact:
ClearThink IR
bloper@clearthink.capital
602-785-4120
Source: One World Products, Inc.
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