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National Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Organigram Global Wins "Exporter of the Year" at the 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards
Article content TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), ('the Company' or 'Organigram'), Canada's #1 cannabis company by market share, is pleased to announce it has been named Exporter of the Year by Opportunities New Brunswick ('ONB') as part of the 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards, ONB's flagship annual event recognizing the successes and innovative approaches of New Brunswick's many exporting companies. Article content This honour recognizes Organigram's significant growth in international cannabis exports, underpinned by innovation, strategic market expansion, and deep-rooted investment in New Brunswick's economic future. Article content 'We are honoured to receive this award from Opportunities New Brunswick,' said Beena Goldenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Organigram Global. 'This recognition is a true testament to the hard work of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the many world-class products from our facilities. Article content Founded in Moncton, Organigram's success as a global exporter is grounded in its commitment to innovation, economic development and global vision: Article content Organigram now exports to Germany, the UK, and Australia. Since 2020, Organigram has achieved $50 million in international cannabis shipped sales and nearly $885 million in total shipped sales. The flagship facility in Moncton employs over 725 people, making the Company New Brunswick's fourth-largest private-sector employer and ninth-largest employer overall. The Company has invested nearly $500 million in site development, including $34 million with local vendors, and $4 million in a new substation built in partnership with NB Power. Article content Organigram is also a key contributor to Canada's reputation as a pioneer in legal cannabis and continues to support policy dialogues that advance competitiveness in global cannabis trade. Article content 'We believe cannabis can be a stable, made-in-Canada economic pillar, one that keeps growing, innovating, and creating good-paying Canadian jobs. With real federal engagement and a national cannabis export strategy, we can position Canada to seize a meaningful share of the estimated $140 billion global cannabis market.' concluded Ms. Goldenberg. Article content About Organigram Article content Organigram Global Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select Market and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiaries include Organigram Inc., a licensed cultivator of cannabis and manufacturer of cannabis-derived goods in Canada, and Motif Labs Ltd., a licensed cannabis processor. Through its recent acquisition of Collective Project Limited, Organigram Global participates in the US and Canadian cannabinoid beverages markets. Article content Organigram is focused on producing high-quality cannabis for adult recreational consumers, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company's global footprint. Organigram has also developed and acquired a portfolio of legal adult-use recreational cannabis brands, including Edison, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O' Buds, SHRED, SHRED'ems, Monjour, Tremblant Cannabis, Trailblazer, Collective Project, BOXHOT and DEBUNK. Organigram operates facilities in Moncton, New Brunswick and Lac-Supérieur, Quebec, with a dedicated edibles manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Company also operates two additional cannabis processing facilities in Southwestern Ontario; one in Aylmer and the other in London. The facility in Aylmer houses best-in-class CO2 and Hydrocarbon extraction capabilities, and is optimized for formulation refinement, post-processing of minor cannabinoids, and pre-roll production. The facility in London will be optimized for labelling, packaging, and national fulfillment. The Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada). Article content This news release contains forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects', 'estimates', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'believes' or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events, or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, performance or achievements of Organigram to differ materially from current expectations or future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information include market factors, consumer demand and preferences and factors and risks disclosed in the Company's most recent annual information form, management's discussion and analysis and other Company documents filed from time to time on SEDAR+ (see and filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (see Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Organigram Global Wins 'Exporter of the Year' at the 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), ('the Company' or 'Organigram'), Canada's #1 cannabis company by market share, is pleased to announce it has been named Exporter of the Year by Opportunities New Brunswick ('ONB') as part of the 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards, ONB's flagship annual event recognizing the successes and innovative approaches of New Brunswick's many exporting companies. This honour recognizes Organigram's significant growth in international cannabis exports, underpinned by innovation, strategic market expansion, and deep-rooted investment in New Brunswick's economic future. 'We are honoured to receive this award from Opportunities New Brunswick,' said Beena Goldenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Organigram Global. 'This recognition is a true testament to the hard work of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the many world-class products from our facilities. A High-Impact Exporter Built in New Brunswick Founded in Moncton, Organigram's success as a global exporter is grounded in its commitment to innovation, economic development and global vision: Organigram now exports to Germany, the UK, and Australia. Since 2020, Organigram has achieved $50 million in international cannabis shipped sales and nearly $885 million in total shipped sales. The flagship facility in Moncton employs over 725 people, making the Company New Brunswick's fourth-largest private-sector employer and ninth-largest employer overall. The Company has invested nearly $500 million in site development, including $34 million with local vendors, and $4 million in a new substation built in partnership with NB Power. Organigram is also a key contributor to Canada's reputation as a pioneer in legal cannabis and continues to support policy dialogues that advance competitiveness in global cannabis trade. 'We believe cannabis can be a stable, made-in-Canada economic pillar, one that keeps growing, innovating, and creating good-paying Canadian jobs. With real federal engagement and a national cannabis export strategy, we can position Canada to seize a meaningful share of the estimated $140 billion global cannabis market.' concluded Ms. Goldenberg. About Organigram Organigram Global Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select Market and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiaries include Organigram Inc., a licensed cultivator of cannabis and manufacturer of cannabis-derived goods in Canada, and Motif Labs Ltd., a licensed cannabis processor. Through its recent acquisition of Collective Project Limited, Organigram Global participates in the US and Canadian cannabinoid beverages markets. Organigram is focused on producing high-quality cannabis for adult recreational consumers, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company's global footprint. Organigram has also developed and acquired a portfolio of legal adult-use recreational cannabis brands, including Edison, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O' Buds, SHRED, SHRED'ems, Monjour, Tremblant Cannabis, Trailblazer, Collective Project, BOXHOT and DEBUNK. Organigram operates facilities in Moncton, New Brunswick and Lac-Supérieur, Quebec, with a dedicated edibles manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Company also operates two additional cannabis processing facilities in Southwestern Ontario; one in Aylmer and the other in London. The facility in Aylmer houses best-in-class CO2 and Hydrocarbon extraction capabilities, and is optimized for formulation refinement, post-processing of minor cannabinoids, and pre-roll production. The facility in London will be optimized for labelling, packaging, and national fulfillment. The Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada). Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects', 'estimates', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'believes' or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events, or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, performance or achievements of Organigram to differ materially from current expectations or future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information include market factors, consumer demand and preferences and factors and risks disclosed in the Company's most recent annual information form, management's discussion and analysis and other Company documents filed from time to time on SEDAR+ (see and filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (see Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CBC
10-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
N.B. businesses feeling the pinch, says Premier Holt in weekly tariff update
Despite a bit of a reprieve from ever-changing tariffs, New Brunswick is remaining vigilant, said Premier Susan Holt in her weekly update on tariffs. "And so our retaliatory tariff program is still in place and our support program is still in place," said Holt in the livestream event Thursday afternoon. She said Opportunities New Brunswick has had "more than 100 conversations" with entrepreneurs in the province looking for financial support. Holt said businesses are already feeling the pinch, including MQM Manufacturing in Tracadie-Sheila. She said she visited the plant, which "does huge steel fabrication projects like Yankee Stadium," last week. "These tariffs are impacting them," said Holt. Estimated loss of 2,100 jobs She said the province's Finance and Treasury Board has calculated new projections of the impact of tariffs on New Brunswickers. Based on those calculations, New Brunswick is expected to lose approximately 2,100 jobs in 2025 — 6,600 if the tariffs remain in place for the next four years of U.S. President Donald Trump's term. If the current tariffs remain as is, the province's GDP is projected to drop 0.6 percentage points. "So that's not enough to push New Brunswick into the technical definition of a recession, but that does represent about $3.5 billion worth of GDP out of our economy." She encouraged people to continue to buy local and travel within the province "because that does make a difference." "We would encourage you to explore all that New Brunswick has to offer," said Holt. And to mark Tourism Week, she encouraged New Brunswickers to invite friends and family "to come and see us this summer." Year-round ferry service? Holt also said the province is still trying to get the seasonal ferry started early for Campobello Island residents, who have been particularly impacted by the tariffs, since their only access to the mainland is via a bridge to Lubec, Maine. So as they work on the temporary solution for islanders, Holt said they're also exploring year-round ferry service. "I've directed the folks at DTI to take that work seriously and to look at all of the options of how we can make sure that these New Brunswickers have access to their province on a reliable and regular basis permanently for the long term.
CBC
27-01-2025
- Health
- CBC
U.S. university opens Sackville campus for nursing students
A nursing program run by a private college in Maine held an official launch of its New Brunswick campus on Monday at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Beal University, based in Bangor, offers a program that begins with 12 months of online instruction in nursing followed by on-site instruction in Sackville and in clinical placements. The program can be completed in 30 months, and the first group of students to train in Sackville are expected to graduate in August. Beal officials gave a tour of the unversity wing in Sackville on Monday. "The nearly 10,000-square-foot campus includes classrooms, nursing clinical fundamentals and simulation labs, a virtual reality classroom, a learning resource centre, a student lounge and faculty offices," said Sheryl DeWalt, president of Beal University. DeWalt said many New Brunswickers have been crossing the border to attend Beal, specifically the nursing programs. But Opportunities New Brunswick contacted Beal and asked if the university would consider opening a Canadian campus, as a way to help solve the nursing shortage without losing Beal graduates to jobs in the U.S. The effort to get a campus in Canada began in 2019. Isabella MacGillivray, a student in the program who is originally from Saint John, said it's been nice to finally put some of the skills into practice after doing the first portion of the program online.. DeWalt said the pandemic delayed planning, but the effort resumed in 2021, with a goal to open the Sackville location in January 2024. DeWalt said construction issues delayed that opening. WATCH | School aims to fast-track N.B. nurses: New nursing program at N.B. hospital to help address shortage of nurses 42 minutes ago Duration 1:30 She said she chose Beal because it had a shorter wait list compared with some other nursing programs and because it was an accelerated options, Nursing programs are often four-year degree programs. "I was on a wait list for another nursing program for close to two years," MacGillvray said. In 2022, the province announced a $6,000 "incentive grant" to help offset some of the costs associated with studying out of country, such as travel and living expenses, when Beal opened up 100 nursing seats specifically for New Brunswick students. Tuition was also reduced for New Brunswick students. Then in 2023, the college was given conditional approval to offer a bachelor of science in nursing, through a combination of online courses and clinical training completed at Horizon's Sackville Memorial Hospital. The Sackville Memorial Hospital has not had a 24/7 emergency room for several years now because of staff shortages. That's why on Monday, Tantramar Deputy Mayor Matt Estabrooks says it's a huge deal for the municipality to have the program at the Sackville hospital. "To have a fully functioning hospital is critical for, number one, our aging population, but also for our student population," said Estabrooks, referring to those attending Mount Allison University. Estabrooks also has a personal connection to the announcement. He said his mother was a nurse at the Sackville hospital, in the same wing where the newly renovated Beal spot is located. Estabrooks has other family members who worked or work at the hospital, and his daughter also enrolled in the Beal program in Maine, which prompted the family to start thinking about accommodations in Bangor for when she would need to go in-person.
