Village Farms International Reaffirms its Commitment to the Texas Cannabis Industry

Core Viewpoint - The outcome of the Phase I conditional medical license awards has no impact on the company's financial performance, outlook, or strategy, reaffirming its commitment to the Texas cannabis industry [1][2]. Company Overview - Village Farms International, Inc. is a large-scale, vertically-integrated supplier of high-value, plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods, leveraging decades of experience in Controlled Environment Agriculture [3]. - The company has a strong foundation as a leading fresh produce supplier in the US and Canada and is now focusing on high-growth cannabinoid opportunities while maintaining its produce assets [3]. Texas Operations - Village Farms owns 2.2 million square feet (50 acres) of greenhouse assets in West Texas and plans to have the same amount in production at its Delta, BC greenhouses by the end of 2026 [2]. - The company also owns 950 acres of unoccupied farmland in Marfa, Texas, selected for its favorable growing climate for controlled environment agriculture [2]. Canadian Operations - In Canada, the company's subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the largest cannabis operations globally, with 2.2 million square feet of greenhouse production and is recognized as a low-cost producer [4]. - Village Farms owns an additional 2.6 million square feet of greenhouse capacity in Canada for future expansion and holds an 80% stake in Rose LifeScience, a leader in cannabis product commercialization [4]. International Expansion - The company is targeting selected legal cannabis opportunities internationally, exporting medical cannabis from its EU GMP certified facility in Canada to markets such as Germany, the UK, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand [5]. - Village Farms is expanding its export business and making investments in international production assets, including a license to grow and distribute recreational cannabis in the Netherlands [5]. U.S. Market Strategy - In the U.S., the wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is a leading CBD and hemp-derived brand, and the company plans to enter the U.S. THC market using its Texas-based greenhouse assets [6]. Renewable Energy Initiatives - Village Farms Clean Energy, in partnership with Terreva Renewables, generates renewable natural gas from landfill gas at its Delta RNG facility, receiving royalties on all generated revenue [7].