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Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) generates frequent news across cannabis, CBD, produce, and renewable energy, reflecting its role as a controlled environment agriculture specialist transitioning into higher-value plant-based consumer packaged goods. News coverage on this page centers on how the company develops and scales its Canadian cannabis operations, expands international exports, and advances regulated adult-use and medical cannabis programs.
Readers can follow updates on Pure Sunfarms, which Village Farms describes as one of the single largest cannabis operations in the world, as well as Rose LifeScience in Québec and Leli Holland in the Netherlands. Announcements often address product launches and format innovation in regulated markets, such as new pre-roll and hash-forward offerings for Dutch coffeeshops, packaging developments in Canada, and evolving strategies for international medical cannabis exports from the company’s EU GMP certified facility in Canada.
U.S.-focused news typically highlights the activities of Balanced Health Botanicals, Village Farms’ CBD and hemp-derived brand and e-commerce platform, along with commentary on regulatory developments that may affect cannabinoid markets. Additional items include updates on the company’s Texas greenhouse assets and farmland, its renewable natural gas royalties through Village Farms Clean Energy, and corporate actions such as share repurchase authorizations, leadership appointments, and financial results.
This news page aggregates press releases and other disclosures so investors and observers can see how Village Farms executes its cannabis, CBD, produce, and clean energy strategies over time. For ongoing insight into VFF’s operations in Canada, Europe, the United States and other export markets, users can revisit this feed as new announcements are published.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) will host a conference call on May 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results. The company plans to release its financial results prior to the call at 7:00 a.m. ET. Interested participants can join the call via telephone or internet. A question and answer session will be limited to analysts, but others can submit questions via email. The call will be archived for replay.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced participation by CEO Mandesh Dosanjh in a panel discussion on the Canadian cannabis market at the A.G.P. Alliance Global Partners Spring Cannabis Conference on May 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the company's website, with the presentation archived for 90 days. Village Farms, through its subsidiary Pure Sunfarms, is a major player in the cannabis industry and aims to leverage its greenhouse operations to expand in both the Canadian and U.S. markets.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced that Chief Financial Officer Stephen Ruffini will participate in the 34th Annual ROTH Conference from March 13-15, 2022, in Orange County, California. He is scheduled for a One-on-One Fireside Chat on March 14 at 4:30 PM ET and a Panel Discussion on Cannabis Globalization on March 15 at 3:00 PM ET. The discussions will be available via live webcast on Village Farms' website and archived for 90 days.
Village Farms specializes in controlled environment agriculture and is a leading supplier in the cannabis market.
Village Farms International announced that its subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, received EU GMP certification for its Delta 3 cannabis facility in British Columbia. This certification allows the company to export medical cannabis to EU markets, particularly targeting Germany, the largest medical cannabis market in the EU, with shipments expected to commence in Q3 2022. The certification is seen as a pivotal step in the company's strategy to expand its international cannabis platform and explore additional markets, including Israel.
Village Farms International reported its financial results for Q4 and the year ended December 31, 2021. The company achieved a 50% year-over-year increase in net sales to $120.8 million and a remarkable 89% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $29.3 million. This marks the 13th consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, driven largely by its Canadian cannabis operations, particularly the top-selling Pure Sunfarms brand. The firm expects continued growth and profitability in 2022, bolstered by strategic acquisitions and expanding production capacity.
Village Farms International (VFF) will report its fourth quarter and year-end financial results on March 1, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Participants can access the call by dialing (416) 764-8659 or (888) 664-6392. The call will also be available online. Village Farms is a major player in Controlled Environment Agriculture and is noted for its cannabis operations, particularly through its subsidiary Pure Sunfarms. The company's growth strategies include entering the US high-THC cannabis market and targeting international cannabis opportunities.
Village Farms International announced the appointment of Ann Gillin Lefever as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, effective immediately. In this newly established role, she will oversee investor relations, strategy, growth, risk management, and internal communications. Lefever brings extensive experience in capital markets and equity analysis, previously advising Village Farms as a consultant. The company positions itself as a leader in high-value plant-based consumer products, aiming for growth in the cannabis and CBD markets in North America and internationally.
Michael A. DeGiglio, CEO of Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF), exercised stock options and sold 100,000 common shares on February 1, 2022, for US$530,100 at an average price of US$5.30 each. This sale was part of his 10b-5-1 Trading Plan. After the transaction, DeGiglio still beneficially owns approximately 9,349,529 shares, a reduction from 11.1% to 10.9% ownership of the company's outstanding shares. The sale was executed to cover the cost of exercising the options and to meet tax obligations. DeGiglio has no immediate plans for further share transactions.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announces a live "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session on Reddit's r/weedstocks subreddit on January 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The event will feature CEO Michael DeGiglio and Mandesh Dosanjh, President of Pure Sunfarms. Users can submit questions in advance by registering on Reddit. Village Farms operates a significant cannabis business and is expanding into the US high-THC market while maintaining a leading position in the CBD sector.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced a voluntary delisting of its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), effective December 31, 2021. The decision follows a determination that the trading volume on the TSX does not justify the associated maintenance costs. The company believes that its listing on Nasdaq provides sufficient liquidity and allows for cost savings that can be redirected to initiatives enhancing shareholder value. Shareholders can still trade shares on Nasdaq using Canadian brokers.