MONCTON, NB, Oct. 26, 2018 - Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the "Company" or "Organigram"), a leading licensed producer of cannabis for the medical and adult-use recreational markets, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a supply agreement with the Province of British Columbia.
In British Columbia (BC), Organigram has signed an agreement with the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB), the sole, wholesale distributor of non-medical cannabis for the province that will operate standalone, public retail stores and provide online sales.
"Organigram's strategic vision has always been to establish a definitive national footprint," says Greg Engel, Organigram's Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to realize that vision and offer Canadians from coast to coast access to our growing recreational product portfolio."
To date, the Company has secured cannabis distribution agreements in eight of ten provinces and is pleased to have the credentials and capabilities to offer British Columbians safe, high-quality products from its recreational portfolio of brands.
"We are excited to work with partners across the country, now including the Province of British Columbia to help ensure the success of new adult-use recreational cannabis markets in each of these regions," says Tim Emberg, Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations, Organigram.
To serve the adult-use recreational cannabis market in Canada, Organigram has developed a portfolio of brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics, Trailblazer and Trailer Park Buds.
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. In anticipation of the legal adult use recreational cannabis in Canada, Organigram has developed a portfolio of brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Trailblazer, Ankr Organics and Trailer Park Buds. Organigram's primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Government of Canada.
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