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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) has been notified by Nasdaq that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The company's common shares closed below US $1.00 from September 6, 2024 to October 17, 2024. Village Farms has until April 16, 2025 to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement.
During this compliance period, Village Farms' shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If the bid price closes at or above US $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days before the deadline, the company is expected to regain compliance. If not, Village Farms may be eligible for an additional 180-day period or face potential delisting, with the option to appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has announced its participation in the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on October 8th and 9th, 2024. Two company executives will be speaking on expert panels:
1. Michael DeGiglio, President and CEO, will participate in a panel titled 'Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia…Canada? Where is the Real Cash Cow' on October 8th at 3:00 p.m.
2. John Harloe, General Counsel - Global Cannabis, will join a panel on 'Hemp vs. Marijuana' on October 8th at 2:15 p.m.
The panels will be archived for replay on the company's website. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with analysts and investors during the conference.
Village Farms International has acquired the remaining equity ownership interest in Leli Holland, increasing its stake to 100% from 85%. Leli Holland is one of 10 licensed producers in the Dutch cannabis program. The company has completed construction of its cultivation facility in Drachten, featuring five flower rooms and additional space for drying, manufacturing, and packaging. Leli anticipates commencing cultivation in October, pending final regulatory inspections, with first sales expected in Q1 2025.
The facility will supply approximately 80 Dutch coffeeshops in participating jurisdictions. Village Farms sees the Dutch market as one of the most attractive -license cannabis opportunities globally. The company aims to leverage its position as a top Canadian Licensed Producer with EU-GMP certification to expand medicinal operations internationally and pursue recreational market expansion opportunities.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) will participate in the Investor Summit Summer 2024 Virtual MicroCap Forum on August 20, 2024. Key points include:
- CEO Michael DeGiglio will present at 11:30 a.m. ET
- The presentation will be publicly available on the company's website
- A replay will be archived for later viewing
- Management will be available for one-on-one meetings with institutional investors
This event provides an opportunity for Village Farms to showcase its business to potential investors and engage with the financial community. Interested parties can schedule meetings through Lawrence Chamberlain at Loderock Advisors.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) reported Q2 2024 results. Total sales grew 19% YoY to $92.1 million. The Canadian cannabis segment saw a 45% increase in net sales and achieved positive adjusted EBITDA. Fresh produce sales increased 7%. The consolidated net loss was $23.5 million, primarily due to an $11.9 million goodwill impairment in the U.S. cannabis segment. Cash flow from operations improved to $5.7 million.
Canadian cannabis continued to hold significant market share, improving its national ranking in various regions. The company expanded third-party supply and introduced new pre-roll products. U.S. cannabis sales declined, and fresh produce faced margin pressure but showed operational improvements. The company expects continued growth in both cannabis and produce segments, with the Netherlands production set to begin soon.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has announced it will host a conference call on August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. The company will release its Q2 2024 financial results via news release on the same day at 7:00 a.m. ET.
Participants can access the conference call through a webcast or by registering in advance for telephone dial-in information. While the live Q&A session is to analysts, others can submit questions via email before the call. For those unable to attend, an archive of the call will be available on the company's website shortly after completion.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) will participate in the iAccess Alpha Buyside Best Ideas Summer Conference on June 25-26, 2024. Michael DeGiglio, President and CEO, will present on June 25 at 10:30 a.m. ET. This presentation will be webcast live and accessible via the company's website and webcaster4.com, with an archived replay available. The management team will hold one-on-one meetings with institutional investors on June 26. For meeting scheduling, visit iaccessalpha.com.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) urges its shareholders to vote in the upcoming virtual annual meeting on June 28, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Shareholders can vote online by visiting www.investorvote.com using their control number by June 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Alternatively, they can mail or fax their proxy or voting instruction forms to Computershare Investor Services. The Notice Package, outlining the meeting’s agenda, was mailed to shareholders around May 30, 2024. For those who haven’t received it, registered shareholders should contact Computershare, and non-registered ones should contact their brokers. The meeting materials are also available on the Village Farms website.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has congratulated the Netherlands on advancing its legal recreational cannabis program, known as the Dutch Program. The scheme expanded from two to ten municipalities where regulated cannabis can be sold. Village Farms, through its subsidiary Leli Holland, holds one of ten cultivation and distribution licenses for recreational cannabis in the Netherlands. Production at their Drachten facility is expected to commence in Q4 2024, with sales beginning in Q1 2025. CEO Michael DeGiglio highlighted the importance of the Netherlands to Village Farms' international strategy, aimed at contributing high-quality cannabis products to both recreational and medicinal markets.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) has amended and extended its C$10 million revolving line of credit with a Canadian bank. Effective May 24, 2024, the maturity date has been extended to May 24, 2027.
The amendments offer additional financial flexibility through expanded borrowing options, now including advances based on the Canadian Prime Rate, Base Rate, US Prime Rate, and the CORRA, in addition to the previously available SOFR.
These changes reflect the company's significant business growth since the original 2013 credit agreement. Other material terms remain unchanged.