SMITHS FALLS, ON , Aug. 20, 2015 /CNW/ - Tweed Marijuana Inc. ("TMI" or "the Company") (TWD.V) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tweed Inc. (Tweed) has received authorization from Health Canada to begin the production of cannabis extracts in the Company's state-of-the-art facility in Smiths Falls, Ontario .

Tweed will use preeminent pharmaceutical grade extraction methods to produce purified cannabis derivatives.

"Our customers have come to expect the best from Tweed's product lines", said Bruce Linton , the Company's Chairman and CEO. "The major advantage that comes with commercial scale is that you can provide products to customers that they couldn't make themselves at home, offering a higher level of quality and purity."

Seven new precision climate-controlled drying rooms, a dedicated trimming room, extraction room and processing room were also all approved for use by Health Canada. Enhanced infrastructure will allow the company to continue providing access to premium, dried cannabis while simultaneously scaling for diversified derivative production.

TMI's pending Bedrocan Canada Corp. acquisition and facility enhancements at Tweed Farms will provide the basis for accelerated extract production. The introduction of cannabis derivatives into the Canadian market will require large-scale production in order to satisfy the immediate and growing demand for non-smoked forms of cannabinoids. With the largest growing platform in the industry and proven extraction technology, Tweed is uniquely positioned to capture and retain market share with high quality products and consistent availability.

Another round of facility enhancements demonstrates the continued evolution of the Company to coincide with an evolving regulatory framework. Regulating these new delivery formats will ensure patients receive the quality of products they require and reinforces Canada's position as a global leader in medical cannabis regulation.

These developments highlight the breadth of holdings, diversification, and product offerings of Tweed Marijuana Inc.  To better reflect our expanding capabilities, the Board of Directors has unanimously proposed that the company be renamed as Canopy Growth Corporation, to be voted on at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting.

We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Steven Small is joining the organization as the most recent addition to the Company's Board of Directors. He is currently the Executive Chairman of DealNet Capital Corporation (TSX-V). In April 2015 , Dr. Small retired from his position as a Co-Founder, Executive Vice-Chairman and seed capital investor of Element Financial Corporation (TSX), a top 100 TSX corporation. He was a Co-Founder, seed capital investor, Director and committee member of Newcourt Credit Group (TSX and NYSE). Dr. Small is currently a Founder, Director and committee member of INFOR Acquisition Corp. (TSX).

Tweed Marijuana Inc. will be releasing its quarterly results for the period ended June 30 on August 31 ^st.  Details for the analyst call will follow.

Here's to Future Growth.

About Tweed Marijuana
Tweed Marijuana Inc. is Canada's first publicly traded medical marijuana company and the first geographically diversified producer with dual licenses under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations.

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tweed Inc. and Tweed Farms Inc., Tweed Marijuana Inc. operates two state-of-the-art production facilities in Ontario and distributes marijuana across the country to Canadian patients managing a host of medical conditions.

Tweed is dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, providing consistent access to high quality medication, and furthering the public's understanding of how marijuana is used for medical purposes.

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SOURCE Tweed Marijuana Inc.