LEAMINGTON, ON,
Feb. 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Aphria Inc. ("
Aphria" or the "
Company") (
TSX: APHA and
NYSE: APHA) has completed its first transfer of plant cuttings from four of the Company's cannabis strains to
Denmark-based Schroll Medical ("
Schroll"), as part of the Company's
previously announced Strategic Partnership (the "
Partnership") with Schroll. The shipment was completed under permits issued by the relevant health authorities, including an export permit from
Health Canada, an import permit from the
Danish Medicines Agency and a phytosanitary certificate from the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
"We are pleased to introduce the first four Aphria strains to be produced in
Europe, through our strategic alliance with Schroll," said
Hendrik Knopp, Managing Director of Aphria Germany, who is overseeing the Partnership on behalf of Aphria and Schroll. "This marks another important milestone for Aphria as we extend our leadership position in the European market, and it gives me joy to be able to say today that we literally have a good thing growing in
Europe."
As previously announced, Aphria will handle the worldwide distribution of medical cannabis produced by the Partnership, which is anticipated to be made available to markets across
Europe as medical cannabis markets develop. Aphria plans to complete a second shipment of additional strains to Schroll in the coming months.
We Have A Good Thing Growing
About Aphria
Aphria is a leading global cannabis company driven by an unrelenting commitment to our people, product quality and innovation. Headquartered in
Leamington, Ontario – the greenhouse capital of
Canada – Aphria has been setting the standard for the low-cost production of safe, clean and pure pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at scale, grown in the most natural conditions possible. Focusing on untapped opportunities and backed by the latest technologies, Aphria is committed to bringing breakthrough innovation to the global cannabis market. The Company's portfolio of brands is grounded in expertly-researched consumer insights designed to meet the needs of every consumer segment. Rooted in our founders' multi-generational expertise in commercial agriculture, Aphria drives sustainable long-term shareholder value through a diversified approach to innovation, strategic partnerships and global expansion, with a presence in more than 10 countries across 5 continents.
For more information, visit:
aphria.ca