Tuesday, March 12, 2019 3:17:51 PM
MARCH 12, 2019
GATINEAU, Quebec, March 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEXO Corp (“HEXO” or the “Company”) (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE-A: HEXO) is pleased to announce it is the first cannabis company to join Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), the largest voice of the Canadian food, beverage, and consumer products industry. FCPC exists to help its members deliver safe and affordable products that enrich people’s lives.
“HEXO is thrilled to be the first cannabis company to join the Food & Consumer Products of Canada, an established and industry-leading association in the consumer-packaged goods space,” said Sébastien St. Louis, HEXO Corp’s CEO and co-founder. “We look forward to working with FCPC and all their members to forge new relationships and potential partnerships. It is an exciting time to be in the ever-evolving cannabis industry.”
HEXO is looking forward to meeting FCPC members in the coming months as the company continues to expand through innovation and reach new global markets. FCPC members are provided unique interactions with industry leaders, helping to shape the business environment, share research and resources, and access educational programs and industry insights.
“FCPC is very excited to welcome HEXO Corp as our newest member and our first ever in the cannabis space,” said Michael Graydon, CEO of FCPC. “As the voice of Canada’s food, beverage and consumer goods companies, we look forward to expanding into this new sector while continuing to provide value for members through a relentless focus on building an operating environment that fosters competitiveness, innovation and growth.”
HEXO has supply agreements in Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario, and a strategic investment in the private cannabis retailer Fire & Flower. HEXO has also entered into an agreement with Molson Coors Canada creating Truss, a joint venture to develop and distribute non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages. In January 2019, HEXO stock commenced trading on the NYSE-A.
About HEXO Corp
HEXO Corp is an award-winning consumer packaged goods cannabis company that creates and distributes prize-winning products to serve the global cannabis market. Through its hub and spoke business strategy, HEXO Corp is partnering with Fortune 500 companies, bringing its brand value, cannabinoid isolation technology, licensed infrastructure and regulatory expertise to established companies, leveraging their distribution networks and capacity. As one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada, HEXO Corp operates with 1.8 million sq. ft of facilities in Ontario and Quebec and a foothold in Greece to establish a Eurozone processing, production and distribution centre. The Company serves the Canadian adult-use and medical markets. For more information please visit hexocorp.com.
About FCPC
Food & Consumer Products of Canada is Canada’s largest voice representing the companies that manufacture and distribute the vast majority of food, beverage and consumer goods found on store shelves. Our sector provides high-quality jobs to almost 300,000 Canadians – more than any other manufacturing sector. Our membership includes small and large multi-national and Canadian-owned companies. Learn more at www.fcpc.ca.
Recent HEXO News
- Form 15-12G - Securities registration termination [Section 12(g)] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 07/03/2023 08:15:19 PM
- HEXO Corp. Announces Completion of Acquisition by Way of Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc. • Business Wire • 06/22/2023 09:02:00 PM
- Tilray Brands Completes Accretive Acquisition of HEXO Corp. Leading the Next Evolution of Canadian Cannabis • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 06/22/2023 09:00:00 PM
- HEXO Corp. Announces Receipt of Final Order for Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc. • Business Wire • 06/19/2023 08:06:00 PM
- HEXO Reports Q3’23 Financial Results • Business Wire • 06/14/2023 08:51:00 PM
- Hexo Corp.’s Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Way of Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc. • Business Wire • 06/14/2023 04:17:00 PM
- HEXO to Host Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call • Business Wire • 06/12/2023 09:10:00 PM
- HEXO Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Amendments to Arrangement Agreement and Waiver and Amendment Agreement • Business Wire • 06/01/2023 09:30:00 PM
- Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends HEXO Shareholders Vote FOR the Arrangement Agreement with Tilray Brands • Business Wire • 05/26/2023 11:00:00 AM
- HEXO Corp. Files Circular for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc. • Business Wire • 05/16/2023 11:00:00 AM
- HEXO Corp. Announces Receipt of Interim Order in Respect of Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc. • Business Wire • 05/10/2023 08:45:00 PM
FEATURED Cannabix Technologies Launches New Compact Breath Logix Workplace Series and Prepares for Delivery to South Africa • May 7, 2024 8:51 AM
Moon Equity Holdings, Corp. Announces Acquisition of Wikolo, Inc. • MONI • May 7, 2024 9:48 AM
NanoViricides Reports that the Phase I NV-387 Clinical Trial is Completed Successfully and Data Lock is Expected Soon • NNVC • May 2, 2024 10:07 AM
ILUS Files Form 10-K and Provides Shareholder Update • ILUS • May 2, 2024 8:52 AM
Avant Technologies Names New CEO Following Acquisition of Healthcare Technology and Data Integration Firm • AVAI • May 2, 2024 8:00 AM
Bantec Engaged in a Letter of Intent to Acquire a Small New Jersey Based Manufacturing Company • BANT • May 1, 2024 10:00 AM