The Valens Company Inc. (VLNS)

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THE VALENS COMPANY ENHANCES TESTING CAPABILITIES TO PREPARE FOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY MARKET EXPANSION

I missed both of the following news items while camping. Thanks GE-Jim for keeping up.

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Upgrades leading-edge research and testing facility – Valens Labs – to satisfy various additional international testing requirements

Kelowna, B.C., August 16, 2021 – The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) (the “Company,” “The Valens Company” or “Valens”), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that it continues to prepare for international industry growth with upgrades to its leading-edge research and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing facility, Valens Labs.

Valens Labs’ testing capabilities have been enhanced to now further satisfy various additional international testing requirements for finished cannabis goods to support existing and future customers looking to expand their export capabilities. The enhanced validation methods that Valens Labs now offers are in preparation for changes in certain international analytics and testing requirements. These testing methods, which have previously been validated in all five tests required by Health Canada*, have been increased and are expected to be compliant for international standards in many emerging markets. Valens Labs is also CALA Certified, which is an internationally recognized leader in providing the highest-quality accreditation of laboratories.

Valens’ third-party testing services now allows for the testing of more than 300 pesticides, making it the only cannabis testing lab in Canada with the capabilities to test this magnitude of containments at commercial capacity. This upgrade was made in anticipation of attracting more global business as testing standards evolve. The current Health Canada requirement mandates testing for 96 pesticides, however, testing beyond national requirements will further help customers achieve supreme sampling validation to ensure quality and safety. The testing capabilities upgrades will also continue to allow Valens to test and examine for terpenes, cannabinoid profiles, and microbials, and additional heavy metals such as zinc, nickel, and palladium.

“Our vision is to become a hub for international cannabis distribution and a launching pad for CPG companies who are ready to enter the market,” said Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Chair of The Valens Company. “Valens’ fully validated ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab, one of the first in the Canadian cannabis industry, will expand our international export capabilities and contribute to the adoption of cannabis and cannabis products at an international level.”

Robson continued, “We expect the regulatory standards for food and natural health products to require stricter and more demanding testing standards. As a result, Valens is preparing for the future by enabling worldwide manufacturing, distribution and exportation capabilities of the very best cannabis products.”

These upgraded testing services will be available for Valens’ broad customer base, which include Licensed Producers, individual producers, medicinal cannabis clients, and the natural wellness products industry.

For more information on Valens Labs’ third-party testing services and pricing, please contact 1 888.470.2469 or [e-mail].

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*The Cannabis Act requires all cannabis products to undergo mandatory testing for cannabinoids, heavy metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury), microbial contaminants, pesticides (96 in total), and mycotoxins.




THE VALENS COMPANY AND VERSE CANNABIS LAUNCH NEW VAPE CARTRIDGES AND EXPAND OFFERING TO INCLUDE CANNABIS-INFUSED BEVERAGES

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Verse enters the cannabis-infused beverage category with the launch of Rapid Tropical Rush

New products from the Verse Originals and Verse Concentrates lines will be available in participating Canadian markets

Kelowna, B.C., August 12, 2021 – The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) (the “Company,” “The Valens Company” or “Valens”), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced the launch of three new products in partnership with Verse Cannabis (“Verse”), including two new vape cartridges and the brand’s first cannabis-infused beverage. With its wide range of products under both the Verse Originals and Verse Concentrates lines, Verse Cannabis now offers products across all categories.

The new products from the Verse Originals line include:

Rapid Tropical Rush

The first cannabis-infused beverage introduced by Verse, Rapid Tropical Rush offers a refreshing twist to classic water with tangy citrus flavours of lemon and lime and a hint of sweet tropical ripe mangoes. Each 250ml stubby bottle is infused with 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD and is equipped with a resealable lid to allow for controlled consumption. Powered by SoRSE® by Valens technology, this beverage is free of cannabis taste and smell and offers a quick onset. Rapid Tropical Rush is currently available in Alberta and British Columbia with Ontario to follow in the coming weeks, and a variety of additional beverages are expected to launch from Verse in the coming quarters.

Mango Nectar Vape Cartridge (1g)

The newest flavour addition to the top-selling line of vape cartridges from Verse, this high-potency vape cartridge offers a unique terpene-rich blend of fruity and distinctively sweet mango flavours inspired by the popular Mango Haze strain. Formulated using Valens’ proprietary, ultra-refined extraction processes, the Mango Nectar vape cartridge is comprised of ultra-pure distillate. The cartridge also comes in several other flavours, including Tropic Lemon, Sunset Peach, Mandarin Mint, and Summer Berry, all available in participating Canadian markets, with Mango Nectar currently available in Alberta and arriving in Ontario in the coming weeks.

Verse has also launched a new addition to the Live Terp series under the Verse Concentrates line, the Live Terp Guava x BC Blueberry 510 Vape Cartridge (1g), now available in Alberta and soon to be available in British Columbia and Ontario. This Indica dominant cartridge packs in strong punches of citrus and sour blueberry that develops into a gassy pine finish. Using CO2 extraction, the complete terpene-rich profile of fresh-frozen whole flower is removed, and extracted live terpenes are then added to a highly refined distillate for a smooth, rich pull. The Live Terp Guava x BC Blueberry Vape Cartridge follows the introduction of the Killer Kush Live Terp Vape Cartridge released earlier this summer, available in participating Canadian markets.

At Valens, it’s Personal.