Company's commitment to quality and
consumer experience includes
humidity control provided by Integra Boost technology
MONCTON, NB, Jan. 15, 2019 /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 to announce it is the first in the Canadian
cannabis industry to introduce Integra Boost packaging technology
into its entire line of dry flower products from 1g to 15g to help
maintain freshness, extend shelf life and enhance the overall
customer experience.
"At Organigram, we are exceptionally proud of the quality of our
products," says Ray Gracewood, Chief
Commercial Officer, Organigram. "At every step, we look for ways to
ensure our products reflect the very best that science and
technology have to offer. Now, we can extend that commitment to our
product even after it leaves our facility. The Integra Boost
technology helps us ensure our customers always receive product
that is fresh."
Integra Boost packs have accompanied Organigram's Edison Reserve
line of premium cannabis products since the Edison launch in 2018.
"Uncompromised quality is a hallmark of the Edison Reserve brand
and we've seen first hand the outstanding benefits that come with
pairing our commitment to excellence with the Integra Boost
technology," explains Gracewood. "We are pleased to now be able to
extend that optimal experience of freshness to all Edison products,
even after purchase."
Integra Boost packs comprise a glycerin gel and 2-way membrane
to create a patented humidity control technology, either releasing
or absorbing moisture as needed to ensure the optimal environment
for storing cannabis. Long used to help protect, for example, the
freshness of food and pharmaceuticals, the technology maintains
relative humidity at 62 per cent in a contained environment. This
consistency helps preserve the product's color, taste, structural
integrity and weight.
"We are pleased to offer our expertise to Organigram and the
cannabis industry," says Ben
Blankenhorn, General Manager of Integra Products, Desiccare,
Inc., manufacturers of Integra Boost. "Our technology is a safe,
simple solution that will help preserve the freshness, potency,
taste, and overall quality of cannabis flowers, concentrates and
edibles."
Integra Boost packs are 99 per cent biodegradable and have been
included in nearly all Organigram product packages leaving the
Company's facility since January
9th, 2019. Organigram has worked with ABOX
Automation Corp. to ensure the process is integrated into existing
operations at the Moncton
facility. Consumers can look for the Integra Boost packs as
they make their way into the market through Organigram's product
distribution channels.
About Desiccare Inc.
Desiccare Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaged atmospheric
control products for the cannabis industry, food industry,
electronic industry, pharmaceutical industry, military, and
government. Established in 1994, Desiccare is headquartered
in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company
has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Jackson, Mississippi & Tijuana, Mexico and an additional distribution
Center in Pomona, CA.
Desiccare is currently the third largest desiccant manufacturer
in the world but is first in providing short lead times to
manufacture and deliver products to the customer.
Desiccare follows current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Desiccare (Cage Code: 1GQT7) is one of only a few desiccant
manufacturers that is on the Mil-D-3464E Qualified Products List
for manufacturing desiccants for the Military. Desiccare is
approved by the Food and Drug Administration for Type III Packaging
(Desiccare has a Drug Master File Number). Desiccare Inc. is
committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner and
is now ISO 14001 certified.
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. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult
use recreational cannabis 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 Cannabis Act and the Cannabis
Regulations (Canada).
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
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 changes to supply
channels and inputs, consistency of humidity control units and
contained packaging, 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