Illinois cannabis grow restarts with Grown Rogue (OTC: GRUSF) partner SEA Craft
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Grown Rogue International Inc. reported that its Illinois partner, SEA Craft LLC, received State of Illinois approval on June 5, 2026 to restart cultivation at the Dwight, Illinois facility and has begun operations there.
SEA Craft plans to launch with four flower rooms totaling up to 5,000 square feet of flowering canopy, with first harvest expected in September and initial product sales anticipated in Q4 2026. The partner is also pursuing activation of on-site manufacturing and extraction space, subject to regulatory approvals, and expects to add roughly 60 to 70 local positions over the next six to nine months. Longer term, SEA Craft may seek to expand flowering canopy to 10,000 and potentially 14,000 square feet, depending on approvals, legislation and market demand.
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 16, 2026, Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Grown Rogue’s Illinois partner, SEA Craft LLC (“SEA Craft”), the license holder for the Dwight, Illinois facility, received approval from the State of Illinois to restart cultivation operations at the facility on June 5, 2026, and that SEA Craft has begun cultivation operations at the facility. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
Grown Rogue Partner SEA Craft Restarts Cultivation at Dwight, Illinois Facility
Regulatory approval received on June 5; first harvest and initial sales expected in 2H 2026
MEDFORD, Ore., June 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Grown Rogue International Inc. ("Grown Rogue" or the "Company") (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a flower-forward cannabis company combining craft values with disciplined execution, is pleased to announce that Grown Rogue's Illinois partner, SEA Craft LLC ("SEA Craft"), the license holder for the Dwight, Illinois facility, received approval from the State of Illinois to restart cultivation operations at the facility on June 5, 2026.
Following approval, SEA Craft began cultivation operations at the Dwight facility. SEA Craft's initial launch plan includes four flower rooms totaling up to the initial regulatory limit of 5,000 square feet of flowering canopy, with the first harvest anticipated in September and initial sales expected to commence in Q4 2026. SEA Craft also intends to pursue imminent activation of the facility's manufacturing and extraction space, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
"This approval moves our Illinois strategy from planning into execution and helps remove one of the principal upfront risks in cannabis expansion projects: delayed regulatory timing," said Obie Strickler, Chief Executive Officer of Grown Rogue. "We are grateful for the support from the Village of Dwight and its community as this facility begins its next chapter with our operational support. Illinois is a market we have targeted for years, and with SEA Craft we found a capital-efficient path to bring Grown Rogue's flower-forward products to consumers in the state."
"We appreciate the constructive engagement and timely review from the Illinois Department of Agriculture as SEA Craft works to restart operations at the Dwight facility," said Shari Wilson, Founder of SEA Craft. "This approval is an important step in bringing the facility back online, supporting local employment, and advancing a disciplined launch plan for the Illinois market."
As part of the restart, SEA Craft has made several key local hires and expects to continue building its Dwight-based team as operations ramp over the coming months. SEA Craft anticipates adding approximately 60 to 70 positions over the next six to nine months, including roles across cultivation, production, compliance, facility operations, and administration. Where possible, SEA Craft is prioritizing experienced local talent, including individuals with prior experience at the Dwight facility, to support an efficient restart, while contributing to local employment in the community. To date, SEA Craft has rehired 10 former team members from the previous operator of the facility, PharmaCann, with several more offers outstanding.
SEA Craft intends to submit a request to expand flowering canopy from 5,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet as soon as practicable, potentially accelerated by pending legislation, consistent with the facility's prior operation at approximately 10,000 square feet of indoor flowering canopy. Longer term, the facility can support the maximum permitted 14,000 square feet of indoor flowering canopy with modest additional investment, which Grown Rogue expects to evaluate based on overall market demand.
The Dwight facility provides Grown Rogue with an attractive entry point into Illinois, supported by existing infrastructure, dedicated manufacturing space, and a measured ramp plan. SEA Craft expects to submit a manufacturing plan to Illinois regulators shortly, which would support a broader product platform at the facility, including infused pre-rolls and Grown Rogue's cured-resin vape products, which are currently available only in Oregon.
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a flower-forward cannabis company rooted in Oregon's Rogue Valley, a region known for its deep cannabis heritage and commitment to quality. With operations in Oregon, Michigan and New Jersey, and expansion underway in Illinois and Minnesota, Grown Rogue specializes in producing designer-quality indoor flower. Known for exceptional consistency and care in cultivation, its products are valued by retailers, budtenders and consumers alike. By blending craft values with disciplined execution, the Company has built a scalable, capital-efficient platform designed to thrive in competitive markets. The Company believes sustained excellence in cannabis flower production is the engine of the industry's supply chain and its competitive advantage. For more information about Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com. The contents of the Company's website are not incorporated by reference into this press release or any report or document that Grown Rogue files with the SEC or Canadian securities regulators, and any references to the website are intended to be inactive textual references only.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding SEA Craft's restart of cultivation operations at the Dwight facility; expected starting canopy; timing of first harvest and first sales; SEA Craft's intention to submit for approval to expand flowering canopy; the potential impact of pending legislation on expansion timing; the ability of the facility to support additional flowering canopy with nominal or modest incremental investment; potential manufacturing opportunities; the expected submission of a manufacturing plan; future product-format opportunities; hiring plans; market demand; sell-through; capital allocation; anticipated operational ramp; the scalability and capital efficiency of the Company's platform; the Company's competitive position; and the expected benefits of Grown Rogue's partnership with SEA Craft.
Forward-looking information is based on the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections, including assumptions regarding regulatory approvals, licensing requirements, facility readiness, cultivation timelines, market conditions, product demand, staffing, supply chain availability, capital requirements, competitive dynamics, the Company's ability to execute its operating plans and the Company's ability to maintain product quality and consistency as it scales. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks include, but are not limited to, regulatory delays or changes; inability to obtain or maintain required approvals; delays in cultivation, harvest, manufacturing or sales; construction or facility-related issues; market pricing pressure; changes in consumer demand; increased competition; staffing challenges; capital constraints; and other risks described in the Company's public disclosure documents.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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