Hempco® Expands Quebec Presence and Introduces New Product Line Extension
Ryan Allway
March 31st, 2019
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VANCOUVER, March 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. (TSX.V: HEMP) (“Hempco®” or the “Company”) continues to execute its growth strategy with its new listing of PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ in Quebec with Métro Inc., Canada’s third-largest grocer. In addition, Hempco® launches a new line extension of plant-based, organic protein smoothie mixes for its PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ brand.
Hempco®’s listing with Métro Inc. is its first with one of Canada’s top three grocers in the country’s second largest market, which makes up 25.5% of the all Canadian grocery sales according to the 2018 Canadian Grocer’s Market Survey. Métro grocery stores will be rolling out PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ in Quebec over the next few months and will initially be available in over 75 stores across the province.
“We are very excited to have our PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ brand listed by Métro Inc. as we continue to expand our presence in grocery and specialty stores across the country,” said Hempco® CEO, Diane Jang. “With the addition of our latest product line extension of PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ Organic Protein Smoothie Mixes, we are able to offer an even greater selection of hemp-based products for consumers. Our goal is to see our protein smoothie mixes alongside our hemp hearts and super-seed blends as convenient, versatile whole-food meal solutions. As part of our Five-Prong Strategy, we continue to grow revenues through new distribution channels and new products.”
The new line will include three flavours: Original, Vanilla Chai, and Super Greens. Made with 100% Canadian-grown, certified organic hemp, PLANET HEMP SUPERFOOD™ Smoothie Mixes provide whole food nutrition and are non-GMO, kosher, vegan friendly, plus 100% naturally produced without the use of concentrates or isolates.
About Hempco®
For more than 12 years Hempco® has been a trusted and respected pioneer, innovator and provider of quality, hemp-based foods, hemp fiber and hemp nutraceuticals. Hempco® produces and markets the brands PLANET HEMP™ and PRAISE, hemp-based foods and nutritional supplements for people and animals. Hempco® is expanding its processing ability to meet global demands in a 56,000 sq. ft. facility located at Nisku, Alberta. Hempco®’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “HEMP”.
The TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors,
HEMPCO FOOD AND FIBER INC.
Diane Jang
CEO
SOURCE Hempco Food and Fiber Inc.
For further information: John Ross, Chief Financial Officer, +1.647.291.4234, john@hempcocanada.com; Darlene Webb, Investor Relations Strategist, +1.647.992.3806, darlene@hempcocanada.com
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About Ryan Allway
Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.
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