Flora Completes Inaugural U.S. Import of CBD Food & Beverage Products from Colombia; Validates New Low-Cost Supply Chain Pathway

Rhea-AI Summary

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) has successfully imported its first CBD-containing food and beverage products into the U.S. from Colombia, following the recent passage of Resolution 227 by Colombian President Ivan Duque. This law allows the export of non-psychoactive cannabinoid products. Initial products under the Mambe brand include juices, chocolates, and ghee. Flora aims to further integrate Colombian raw materials into its supply chain, leveraging its acquisition of JustCBD to expand its product offerings and customer base in international markets.

Positive

• Successfully imported first CBD food and beverage products into the U.S. from Colombia.
• Capitalize on the recent legal framework allowing non-psychoactive cannabinoid exports.
• Plans to expand product offerings, including juices and chocolates, through distribution networks.
• Acquisition of JustCBD expected to enhance market presence and customer base.

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• None.

• This represents one of the first-ever exports of CBD containing food and beverage products from Colombia to the U.S. market.
• This export comes as a result of the recent Colombian law change, Resolution 227, that permits the manufacturing and export of food and beverage products that contain non-psychoactive cannabinoids, among other favorable changes.
• The initial products are from Flora’s Mambe brand and validate the pathway of bringing low-cost non-psychoactive cannabinoid products from Colombia into the U.S.
• Flora expects to import additional low-cost raw materials and finished product into the U.S. to be integrated into its supply chain and distribution network, including JustCBD’s extensive U.S. operations.

MIAMI & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, announces that it has completed its first import of CBD-containing food and beverage products into the United States from Colombia under its Mambe brand. This announcement comes after Colombian President, Ivan Duque, signed Resolution 227 last week, which provided the necessary framework for the use, distribution and export of cannabis, dried flower, and other non-psychoactive derivatives.

Over the coming weeks and months, Flora expects to expand distribution of its CBD-containing food and beverage products, including juices, chocolates, and ghee, among others. Flora will also continue to expand distribution of non-psychoactive flower and derivatives from its Cosechemos cultivation and extraction facility.

“We are thrilled to be the first Colombian cannabis operator to capitalize on the law change President Duque signed into effect,” commented Flora Growth CEO, Luis Merchan. “We are grateful for the Colombian government’s forward-thinking approach to cannabis regulation and are excited to bring Colombian-made cannabis food and beverage products to the U.S. market. Our team anticipated this regulatory update and has been laying the necessary foundation to expand this new supply chain pathway allowing Flora to quickly bring our diverse product portfolio and low-cost cannabis inputs to new high-growth international markets.”

As noted earlier this week, Flora expects to capitalize on multiple synergies relating to its JustCBD acquisition. This includes the global expansion of the JustCBD brand into Colombia, and the inclusion of Flora’s existing product portfolio across JustCBD’s extensive U.S. distribution network and 300,000 loyal customers. Flora will also explore integrating its supply chain by utilizing the CBD oils and isolates from its Cosechemos cultivation in JustCBD products to leverage its owned, cost-advantaged cultivation to drive lower cost of goods.

You can read more about the JustCBD acquisition on Flora Growth's website.

About Flora Growth Corp.

Flora is building a connected, design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands that is designed to deliver one of the most compelling customer experiences in the world, one community at a time. As the operator of one of the largest outdoor cannabis cultivation facilities, Flora leverages natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its diverse business divisions of cosmetics, hemp textiles, and food and beverage. Visit www.floragrowth.com or follow @floragrowthcorp on social [media] for more information.

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Investor Relations:

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Public Relations:

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Source: Flora Growth Corp.

FAQ

What recent law change impacted Flora Growth's operations?

The recent Colombian law change, Resolution 227, allowed the manufacturing and export of non-psychoactive cannabinoid products.

What products did Flora Growth import into the U.S.?

Flora Growth imported CBD-containing food and beverage products, including juices, chocolates, and ghee.

How does the acquisition of JustCBD benefit Flora Growth?

The acquisition of JustCBD enhances Flora's distribution networks and expands its customer base, allowing for product integration.

What is Flora Growth's stock symbol?

Flora Growth trades under the stock symbol FLGC on NASDAQ.

Where are Flora Growth's CBD products sourced from?

Flora Growth's CBD products are sourced from Colombia.