TORONTO, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cronos Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) ("Cronos" or the "Company") Spinach brand is expanding its portfolio of award-winning and best-selling cannabis products just in time for the summer months. Summer innovations feature new flavors and formats from Cronos' SOURZ by Spinach edibles and a premier milled flower product.

The new SOURZ by Spinach Fully Blasted gummies offer the same great-tasting SOURZ by Spinach flavors, now with 10 mg of THC per piece. The SOURZ by Spinach Tropical Party Pack introduces new gummies with bolder tropical flavors, in the distinctive Spinach "S" shape. These gummies have a perfect blend of sour and sweet and utilize Cronos' proprietary flavor-masking technology.

SOURZ by Spinach Fully Blasted includes one 10 mg THC gummy per package in the following flavors:

• Pink Lemonade
  • Sweet and refreshing flavors of raspberry and lemonade
• Blue Raspberry Watermelon
  • Electric blue raspberry and refreshing watermelon
• Cherry Lime
  • Delightful cherry and tangy lime

SOURZ by Spinach Tropical Party Pack:

• 1 mg THC per gummy, 10 mg THC per pack
• Featuring three new dual-flavors: Peach Passionfruit, Pineapple Coconut, and Strawberry Guava

Additionally, the Spinach brand will introduce Spinach Grindz, milled flower options designed to be ready to use for joints or vaporizers. Ready-to-use milled flower offerings have grown in popularity in the Canadian cannabis market, appealing to value-conscious consumers seeking convenience. Spinach Grindz caters to this growing demand by providing high-quality, milled cannabis that saves time and effort, allowing consumers to enjoy a consistent and hassle-free cannabis experience.

Spinach Grindz are now available in the following strains:

• Citrus Crush
  • Milled flower with citrus, sour, and earthy notes
• Cookie Dough
  • Milled flower with sweet, nutty, and creamy notes

"We are thrilled to introduce these exciting new products under our Spinach brand just in time for summer," said Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President, and CEO of Cronos Group. "Our goal is to continually innovate and provide our adult consumers with high-quality, enjoyable cannabis experiences. With these new products from our best-selling Spinach brand featuring vibrant new flavors and sought-after strains, we believe there's something for everyone this summer season."

For more information and regional availability, visit https://spinachcannabis.com/.

About Cronos Group Inc.
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos' diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach, PEACE NATURALS and Lord Jones. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:
Shayne Laidlaw
Investor Relations
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investor.relations@thecronosgroup.com

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