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Village Farms International reports developments across its cannabis and controlled-environment agriculture businesses, including operating results, Canadian cannabis brands, international medical cannabis exports, and greenhouse capacity. The company operates cannabis activities in Canada, the U.S. and the Netherlands, with Pure Sunfarms as its Canadian licensed producer and Balanced Health Botanicals in CBD and hemp-derived products.
Recurring updates include quarterly and annual financial results, EU-GMP certified cultivation capacity in British Columbia, product and labelling initiatives such as Pure Sunfarms Pink Kush potency-range packaging, credit facility amendments, share repurchases and governance changes. News also covers greenhouse produce operations and expansion activity tied to the company’s cannabis platform.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has signed a binding agreement to acquire 6.6% of Australia-based Altum International, a prominent cannabinoid platform in the Asia-Pacific. This strategic acquisition aims to capitalize on the burgeoning CBD market, which is projected to reach US$10 billion by 2024. Altum focuses on compliant CBD products, targeting markets in Hong Kong and potentially expanding throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership is expected to enhance operational synergies and leverage Village Farms' agricultural expertise for long-term growth in CBD and cannabis sectors.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced that its joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, has begun shipping branded dried flower products to Manitoba, expanding its market presence to five of Canada's six largest provinces. The brand achieved record sales in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta for the four-week period ending July 19, 2020, and continues to be the top-selling dried flower brand at the Ontario Cannabis Store. CEO Mandesh Dosanjh expresses confidence in the brand's reception in Manitoba, highlighting its strategic growth amid the recovery of the Canadian cannabis market.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has entered a definitive agreement with DutchCanGrow Inc. to share ownership in a cannabis venture in the Netherlands, aiming to become a licensed grower under the upcoming legal recreational cannabis market. Each partner will hold under 16% ownership as DCG plans to build a greenhouse facility to supply an anticipated 65,000 kilograms of dried cannabis annually for the 10 selected cities. This marks Village Farms' strategic entry into European markets following its success in Canada.
On July 1, 2020, Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced the expansion of its credit facility for its joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, to a total capacity of $59 million. The new facility includes a $15 million revolving loan and $25 million term loan, alongside an existing $19 million loan. This funding will support operations at its Delta 2 greenhouse and further solidify Pure Sunfarms as a leading Canadian cannabis producer. The company expressed gratitude for the support from Bank of Montreal, Farm Credit Canada, and CIBC.
On June 25, 2020, Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) held its annual meeting where all director nominees were successfully elected. Key results include high approval ratings for nominees, with Michael A. DeGiglio receiving 98.9% approval and John P. Henry 99.0%. Additionally, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed as the company's auditor, and the directors were given authority to determine the auditor's remuneration. The company is recognized for its substantial greenhouse operations in North America and its strategic position in the cannabis and CBD markets.
Village Farms International's joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, is expanding its reach by shipping cannabis products to Saskatchewan after receiving regulatory approval. Saskatchewan accounts for about 6% of Canada's total cannabis sales and will transition to an open market model by September 2020, allowing unlimited dispensaries. Additionally, Pure Sunfarms has been approved to supply cannabis to Manitoba. The company is also set to introduce pre-rolls in Ontario and Cannabis 2.0 products this summer, including vape cartridges and bottled oils, enhancing its product portfolio significantly.