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22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) Begins Integration of GVB Biopharma, Creating a Complete, Robust Hemp/Cannabis Platform
Complete Hemp/Cannabis Solution from Receptor Science and Plant Genetics to Final Ingredients and CDMOConsistent, Reliable, High-Quality Cannabinoids and
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[{"type":"text","content":"Complete Hemp/Cannabis Solution from Receptor Science and Plant Genetics to Final Ingredients and CDMOConsistent, Reliable, High-Quality Cannabinoids and Cannabinoid Infused Products for ConsumersAcquisition Immediately Accretive; Will Double 22nd Century Revenue BUFFALO, N.Y., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to improving human health with reduced nicotine tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops advanced plant technology, today announced that it has begun integration of GVB Biopharma, which it acquired on May 13, 2022. As a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), GVB is a market share leader in hemp-derived active ingredients for the nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. 22nd Century has posted a presentation, which includes an overview of GVB’s business operations, the compelling strategic benefits of the acquisition, and strengths of the combined companies, on the Investors section of its website, at xxiicentury.com. James A. Mish, chief executive officer of 22nd Century Group, stated: “We are excited to welcome the GVB team into the 22nd Century family. Together, we believe 22nd Century now provides the most complete hemp/cannabis solution in the world, from receptor science and transformative plant genetics to finished ingredients and CDMO formulated products that meet the most exacting standards required by global consumer products and pharmaceutical companies. We can now offer complete, vertically integrated cannabinoid manufacturing technologies, creating industry leading scale and cost efficiency alongside our proprietary hemp/cannabis plants designed to bring the commercially desirable traits and stable genetics critical to realizing the full potential of this exciting market.” GVB is widely regarded as a best-in-class operator with an estimated 15% share of the hemp derived active ingredients market. Its in-house capabilities address the hemp/cannabis value chain from biomass to ingredients to finished goods, ensuring attractive prices, quality, and traceability. GVB’s global foot print includes cGMP and NSF audited facilities. GVB operates three manufacturing facilities in Oregon and Nevada, including a 30,000 sq. ft. hemp ingredient manufacturing facility in Central Oregon, a 40,000 sq...