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AgraFlora Organics Awarded Health Canada Research License at GMP Winnipeg Edibles Facility

Vancouver British Columbia / November 27th 2019 – AgraFlora Organics International Inc.  (“AgraFlora” or the “Company”) (CSE: AGRA) (Frankfurt: PU31) (OTCPK: AGFAF) a growth oriented and diversified international cannabis company is pleased to announce the Company’s subsidiary The Edibles and Infusions Corporation (“Edible & Infusions”) has been awarded a cannabis research licence from Health Canada (the “Research License”) under the Cannabis Regulations Act.

The Research License equips AgraFlora with the ability develop cannabis edible formulations as well as perform human sensory testing for taste appearance aroma and texture at its 51500 square foot edibles manufacturing facility located in Winnipeg Manitoba (the “Winnipeg Edibles Facility”). The Research License also allows AgraFlora to possess and store dry cannabis cannabis oils/concentrates and cannabis edibles.

The Company is preparing to immediately begin various formulation and product development campaigns upon the receipt of THC/CBD distillate at its on-site 750 square foot pharmaceutical grade laboratory.

AgrFlora also announces that its roster of food engineers nutritionists and scientists will be travelling to the Winnipeg Edibles Facility to assist with optimizing bioavailability consistent dosing protocols and the flavouring of its formulations. The Company’s in-house food science consultancy arm is comprised experienced microbiologists as well as certified bakers trained by the American Institute of Baking (the “AIB”). The AIB is a 100-year-old cornerstone industry authority which has successfully instituted food safety quality management and optimized production practices for the some of the world’s most prominent food conglomerates including P&G Nestle Kraft and Heinz.

AgraFlora’s food engineers nutritionists and scientists have created numerous turnkey recipes for a variety of Fortune 500 companies resulting in over US$300 million of attributable sales revenues. Armed with 30 years of combined experience within the competitive CPG food product development space the Company’s in-house food science team has developed a portfolio of successful products for CPG industry leaders such as Dean Foods- the largest dairy company in America.

Brandon Boddy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AgraFlora stated: “This Research Licence is an critical milestone for Edibles & Infusions and AgraFlora as it is the final regulatory requirement that must be met before revenue generating product formulation and research initiatives can begin at our Winnipeg Edibles Facility. Many thanks to the high functioning and multifaceted Edibles & Infusions’ team for their commitment to this state of the art facility; consistently achieving mission-critical project-level deliverables under budget and ahead of schedule.”

About AgraFlora Organics International Inc.

AgraFlora Organics International Inc. is a growth oriented and diversified company focused on the international cannabis industry. It owns an indoor cultivation operation in London ON and is a joint venture partner in Propagation Service Canada and its large-scale 2200000 sq. ft. greenhouse complex in Delta BC. The Company has a successful record of creating shareholder value and is actively pursuing other opportunities within the cannabis industry. For more information please visit: www.agraflora.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brandon Boddy
Chairman & CEO
T: (604) 682-2928

For additional information:

AgraFlora Organics International Inc.

Tim McNulty
E: ir@agraflora.com
T: (800) 783-6056

For French inquiries:

Remy Scalabrini Maricom Inc.
E: rs@maricom.ca
T: (888) 585-MARI

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