Nuuvera announces the building of a laboratory facility in New Brunswick, Canada

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Nuuvera Inc. ("Nuuvera") (TSXV:NUU) is very pleased to announce that it is establishing a state-of-the-art laboratory in Saint John, New Brunswick that will process, manufacture and distribute pharmaceutical-grade medical marijuana derivative products. 

Nuuvera has purchased a property in Saint John to accommodate its facility. The building will be retro-fit immediately upon the issuance of necessary zoning permits and licenses. This will be Nuuvera's second lab facility in Canada and will create new skilled jobs for Saint John.

An industry leader in global medical cannabis, Nuuvera operates in many countries around the world.

"Our extensive international operations make us uniquely positioned to understand global supply and demand pressures before they become highly problematic which ensures we can serve patients' needs. We are committed to delivering premium quality, reliable and consistent supply at a competitive price," said Nuuvera CEO, Lorne Abony.

The Saint John laboratory will produce cannabis products for New Brunswick, for Canada, and for the rapidly growing global market that Nuuvera services.  

Abony continued, "Premier Brian Gallant has been a true thought leader and incredibly proactive in understanding the importance and potential of the cannabis industry for New Brunswick and Canada specifically, and for the world generally.  We are delighted to have chosen Saint John as the location for this very important lab and to have worked closely with Opportunities New Brunswick to make this facility happen.  The cannabis industry represents a tremendous opportunity for New Brunswick to develop a world-class ecosystem to support premium quality cultivation, production and research and development."

For more information on Nuuvera, please visit: www.nuuvera.com

About Nuuvera

Nuuvera is a global cannabis company founded on Canadian principles, and built with the whole world in mind. Nuuvera is currently working with partners in Germany, Israel and Italy, and is exploring opportunities in several other countries, to develop commercial production and global distribution of medical grade cannabis in legalized markets. Through its subsidiaries, ARA – Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. and Avalon Pharmaceutical Inc., Nuuvera holds a Dealer License (GMP) under the Narcotic Control Regulations and Office of Controlled Substances. Nuuvera is currently in the final stages of the Health Canada review process to become a Licensed Producer of medical marijuana under the ACMPR, and has recently received its "letter to build" approval.

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SOURCE Nuuvera Inc.

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