Harvest Health & Recreation Continues California Growth with Pasadena Dispensary License Win

Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., was awarded a dispensary license to operate in Pasadena¹, (subject to the local Conditional Use Permit process and state regulatory requirements), marking the seventh California license for the fast-growing company. Harvest was among the top-scoring applicants from a pool of 128 applications to obtain licenses in the city, receiving top recognition for its high-level of sophistication, best-in-class experience, and world-renowned team of experts in operating quality-driven retail stores with a focus on bettering the community.

“Pasadena’s affluent community and close proximity to the world’s largest cannabis market of Los Angeles, makes it an ideal destination for Harvest’s growing retail operations that focus on high-quality and safe cannabis experiences and education,” said Steve White, Harvest’s CEO. “Pasadena’s extensive application process and rigorous requirements show the city’s commitment to only allowing operations that appeal to the community’s prestigious standards. This is a big win for Harvest as we continue to grow our presence in California and drive premiere retail environments that are safe for consumers introducing the people of Pasadena to our leading products, award-winning storefronts and knowledgeable staff.”

Harvest’s dedication to building, acquiring and expanding brands and distribution across its national footprint, provides greater cannabis accessibility for consumers seeking high-quality and trusted experiences. With California as the largest cannabis market in the world, the company’s continued growth in the state sets leading industry standards across operations and vertical integration. Additionally, in California, Harvest recently opened a dispensary in Napa, which is the city’s first medical cannabis location to open its doors to patients, announced retail licenses for one of two dispensary locations in Santa Monica, are soon to open a new location in Venice and are finalizing the acquisition of Falcon International Corp.—the state’s leading operator in logistics serving more than 80 percent of dispensaries. With disciplined business practices, Harvest has excelled past competitors to hold licenses for the right to operate more than 200 retail and processing facilities in 17 states and territories across the U.S.