CannTrust Goes West! - CannTrust's Three Recreational Supply Agreements in Western Canada Projected to Exceed 17,000kg Annually

VAUGHAN, Ontario, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

CannTrust Holdings Inc. ("CannTrust" or the "Company", TSX: TRST), one of Canada's leading licensed producers of cannabis, explodes into the adult use market with its first three recreational cannabis supply agreements. Far surpassing CannTrust's initial sales projections, combined agreements from British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba for CannTrust's high-quality, standardized cannabis under three recreational brands - Liiv, SYNR.G and Xscape - are projected to exceed 17,000 kilograms annually. The broad range of products include dried flower, pre-rolled joint, oil and capsules. These will be available for legal purchase in cannabis retailers, as well as online, on October 17, 2018. CannTrust is excited to build on this positive momentum as supply agreements with additional provinces are currently being finalized. 

"This is just the beginning for CannTrust! We are now a trusted, primary supplier in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, thanks to our unparalleled product quality, value, innovations and proven expertise. These supply agreements surpass our initial expectations and we are energized to work with - and expand - our relationships with all provinces, as we continue to sign agreements across the country. It's a very exciting time for CannTrust and for Canada," says Brad Rogers, President of CannTrust.

CannTrust continues to look beyond October 17, with innovative research focused on "what's next" in the evolving Canadian cannabis market. The Company has several new products in development including hot beverages, sport drinks and alcohol products infused with THC and/or CBD, along with vape pens for hassle-free inhalation.

Thanks to extensive planning, CannTrust is ready to meet the escalating demand for its high-quality, standardized cannabis. Inventory for both the medical and recreational markets will be grown at CannTrust's new, first-of-its-kind, perpetual harvest facility in Niagara, Ontario. This facility is designed to ensure that customers always have access to top-quality product at affordable prices. The facility is currently operating at an annualized output estimated at 50,000 kilograms and, to meet projected demand, a new 600,000 sq. ft. expansion is already funded and underway. Once the Niagara facility is fully operational, output will more than double to in excess of 100,000 kilograms and will set new standards for cost effectiveness in the marketplace.