FinCanna Portfolio Company QVI Inc. Launches Production for Multi-State and Multi-Award Winning Brand, Koala Edibles

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FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE:CALI)(OTCQB:FNNZF) announced that its investee QVI, Inc., known as The Galley, has commenced production for Koala Edibles, a leading cannabis-infused product manufacturer. Koala Edibles, based in Colorado, has established a strong reputation in the industry with multiple accolades for their chocolate products. QVI's state-of-the-art facility in California positions it as a premier co-manufacturer, expected to meet growing demand as the legal U.S. cannabis market is projected to surpass $41 billion by 2025.

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• QVI has begun production for Koala Edibles, enhancing its client portfolio.
• Koala Edibles is a well-regarded brand in the cannabis industry, indicating strong demand potential.
• QVI's facility operates at FDA standards, supporting high-quality production.
• Projected market growth in U.S. cannabis to over $41 billion by 2025 offers significant revenue potential.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 13, 2021 / FinCanna Capital Corp. ("FinCanna") (CSE:CALI)(OTCQB:FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed cannabis industry is pleased to announce that its investee company QVI, Inc. doing business as "The Galley", a cannabis infused product manufacturer located in Sonoma County, California has initiated production for Koala Edibles a Colorado based Company focused on supplying a variety of cannabis infused products to dispensaries.

David Perez of Koala Edibles said, "Since our first introduction to The Galley their vision and direction were bold. They wanted to do things right with efficacy and efficiency and they became pivotal in launching Koala into the State of California. It has been a wonderful experience working with Annie and her professional team, and they have always been willing to help in any way to ensure our launch is a success."

Koala Edibles launched in 2018, in the mature Colorado cannabis market, and after nurturing a strong fan base, quickly became the #1 selling Chocolate Bar Edible, winning several accolades and subsequently expanding to 7 states. Building the brand on quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles, Koala's growing customer base is clearly enthusiastic about their products as demonstrated by the numerous awards they've won including; Grand Champion, Colorado THC Classic 2020; 2nd place, Colorado THC Classic 2021 and 3rd place, 2021, Oregon High Times People's Choice Awards.

Annie Holman, CEO of QVI Inc. stated, "We are really excited to have Koala Edibles as a client. They are widely recognized in Colorado as a top edibles brand and in particular for their wide array of chocolate products. To be selected as their co-manufacturing partner in California is a testament to the growing reputation we are building as a superior choice for brands when it comes to creating the very best products on the market. We believe Koala's edibles will be highly popular with consumers in California leading to ongoing recurring orders for our manufacturing services to meet what we anticipate will be growing demand for their delicious products across the state."

Andriyko Herchak, CEO of FinCanna Capital said, "With a growing reputation for excellence, CEO Annie Holman and her team continue to demonstrate their ability to win the business of prominent in and out of state brands. The addition of well-known brands like Koala Edibles to their growing book of recurring business bodes well for the long-term success of the company and ultimately for FinCanna shareholders."

QVI's 8,300 sq. ft. state of the art co-manufacturing facility (The Galley) located in Santa Rosa CA, is built to FDA and CDPH standards. The company attributes the acceleration of customer demand from a growing roster of over 35 in-state and out-of-state brands to its automated manufacturing expertise, superior production quality and its "one stop shop" capability to produce virtually all high-value cannabis products including, Edibles, Topicals, Tinctures, Chocolate, Hard Candies, Gummies and Beverages under one roof. Additionally, its outstanding R&D team has the ability to assist brands in launching not only new individual products but whole new product lines. The Galley's operational design also positions the business to rapidly scale production as demand escalates towards its annual operating capacity of approximately US$45 million. In addition, and recently launched as an extension of services provided by The Galley, Trident Distribution is focused on developing and expanding full-service distribution for licensed cannabis brands initially targeting the San Francisco Bay Area and extending out across Northern California. Trident has the additional focus of providing full-service sales representation for brands at the dispensary level.

QVI's immediate goal is to become the premier contract cannabis manufacturer in California, the largest single market in North America and, upon success, to license products nationally and globally.

The legal U.S. cannabis market is expected to reach more than US$41 billion in annual sales by 2025 with California, the single largest market in North America, representing an estimated 20% market share or US$8.2 billion. (New Frontier Data)

About FinCanna Capital Corp.

FinCanna is a royalty company that provides growth capital to rapidly emerging private companies operating in the licensed U.S cannabis industry. The company earns its revenue from royalties paid by its investee companies that are calculated based on a percentage of their total revenues.

FinCanna's scalable royalty model provides an attractive alternative or complement to debt or equity financing for its investee companies. FinCanna is focused on delivering high-impact returns to its shareholders by way of a strategically diversified investment portfolio.

For additional information visit www.fincannacapital.com and FinCanna's profile at www.sedar.com

FinCanna Capital Corp.
Andriyko Herchak, CEO & Director

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SOURCE: FinCanna Capital Corp.

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FAQ

What recent development did FinCanna Capital Corp. announce regarding its investee company?

FinCanna announced that its investee QVI, Inc. has initiated production for Koala Edibles, enhancing its operations in the cannabis market.

How is Koala Edibles performing in the cannabis market?

Koala Edibles is recognized as a top brand in Colorado, winning multiple awards, which suggests strong consumer demand.

What are the projected sales figures for the U.S. cannabis market mentioned in the press release?

The U.S. cannabis market is expected to exceed $41 billion in annual sales by 2025, with California accounting for approximately 20%.

What facilities does QVI, Inc. operate for cannabis manufacturing?

QVI operates an 8,300 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, California, built to FDA and CDPH standards.

How does FinCanna Capital generate revenue from its investments?

FinCanna earns revenue through royalties paid by its investee companies, based on a percentage of their total revenues.