Cannara Biotech Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement with Blue River of Florida, LLC to manufacture, commercialize and distribute products in Canada using Blue River's proprietary Ampersand live rosin infusion technology. The partnership aims to bring premium solventless cannabis extracts to Canadian consumers in a new ingestible format.
Partnership Details
Under the agreement, Cannara will hold exclusive Canadian rights to produce and sell Ampersand-infused live rosin products. The collaboration combines Cannara's vertically integrated cultivation, solventless extraction, and national distribution capabilities with Blue River's proprietary formulation technology. The agreement also provides a framework for future product development and potential international commercialization opportunities, subject to regulatory requirements.
Product Launch Plans
Cannara expects to launch its first Ampersand products under the Nugz brand in 5-gram containers containing 500 mg of THC, pending regulatory approvals and provincial listing processes. The format is designed to offer consumers a portioned ingestible extract option, expanding Cannara's premium product portfolio beyond traditional dried flower, pre-roll, vape and concentrate categories.
Ampersand is an innovative ingestible cannabis extract that allows adult consumers to experience live rosin in a convenient, non-combustible oral format. Live rosin is a premium solventless cannabis extract known for preserving the plant's natural terpene profile, flavour and full-spectrum characteristics. Traditionally consumed through inhalable formats, Ampersand brings these attributes into an ingestible format that dissolves orally.
Executive Comments
“Ampersand is more than a single product launch,” said Nicholas Sosiak, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer of Cannara. “By combining Blue River's proprietary technology with Cannara's solventless expertise, product development capabilities and national commercial platform, we believe we are well positioned to introduce live rosin in a new ingestible format under the Nugz brand. This platform has the potential to support future formats and extend Cannara's premium product portfolio into new categories.”
“We're excited to partner with Cannara to bring Blue River's Ampersand technology platform to the federally regulated Canadian cannabis market,” said Tony Verzura, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blue River. “Cannara's commitment to quality, solventless cannabis and long-term product development made them a natural partner for Blue River. We look forward to working together to commercialize Ampersand in Canada and explore future opportunities for collaboration.”
Company Background
Cannara is a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis products at affordable prices, operating two mega facilities in Québec spanning over 1,600,000 sq. ft. The company is listed on the TSX under the symbol LOVE, on the OTCQX as LOVFF, and on the FRA as 8CB0. Blue River is a Florida-based company specializing in solventless cannabis extraction and infusion technologies.
Next Steps
Cannara and Blue River have begun product development and commercialization activities. The first Nugz Ampersand products are expected to launch through provincial distributors following customary regulatory and listing processes. This partnership marks a significant step in bringing innovative cannabis consumption formats to the Canadian market.
