CRON Cronos Group Inc

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos” or the “Company”) is expanding its portfolio for its Lord Jones® brand with new innovations to bolster its lineup of premium cannabis products in the Canadian market. The additions include new cultivars for the Lord Jones® Ice Water Hash Fusions Pre-Rolls and Live Resin Vapes, which are now available across Canada.

Since the brand’s launch in Canada in November 2023, Ice Water Hash Fusions Pre-Rolls have become the best-selling hash-infused pre-rolls in the country1. Curated with flower and terpene-rich ice water hash and fitted with a branded ceramic tip designed to cool the smoke, these 1g pre-rolls provide an elevated experience. The brand’s live resin vapes are designed to deliver a premium and highly potent vape experience at 70%+ THC in each all-in-one device and 510-cartridge. As of July 2024, the Lord Jones® brand has become the third best-selling live resin vape brand in Canada1.

The Lord Jones® Ice Water Hash Fusions Pre-Rolls and Live Resin Vapes are now available in the following new flavors and sizes:

Lord Jones® Ice Water Hash Fusions Pre-Rolls:

• Sour Blueberry x Sour Blueberry
  • 1g ice water hash flower pre-roll with blueberry and gas flavor notes.
  • Indica | THC: 35-41% | 1x1g
• Snow Lotus x Animal Mints
  • 1g ice water hash flower pre-roll with sweet, minty, and spicy flavor notes.
  • Hybrid | THC: 35-41% | 1x1g

Lord Jones® Live Resin Vapes (All-in-One and 510-Cartridge):

• Gorilla Z Live Resin Vape
  • A flavor-forward vape designed to boast an elevated berry, cherry, and grape flavor experience.
  • Hybrid | 70+% THC
  • Available in two hardware options that are optimized for live resin usage:
    • A sleek 0.5g all-in-one device
    • A high-quality 1g 510-thread cartridge

“These new additions to our growing portfolio of Lord Jones® innovations demonstrate our commitment to delivering exceptional and truly differentiated products to the Canadian market,” said Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO, Cronos. “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response to the Lord Jones® brand after nearly one year in Canada, and we’re excited to launch future innovations that will introduce adult consumers to new and unique ways to experience and enjoy cannabis.”

To learn more about Lord Jones® products, visit us online at https://lordjones.ca/, and follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/thelordjones.

1 Hifyre POS Data – July 2024

About Cronos Group Inc.

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

Forward-looking Statements 

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For further information, please contact: 

Media Relations Contact: Emily Whalen Communications Tel: (416) 504-0004 media.relations@thecronosgroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:Shayne Laidlaw Investor Relations Tel: (416) 504-0004 investor.relations@thecronosgroup.com

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