OTTAWA, June 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Natural Health, a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SPDR) (“Spyder”) to distribute the three flavors of its Hemp Energy Drink in cannabis accessory stores and vapes stores in Canada and the US. The drink is expected to be available to consumers in Spyder’s retail stores located in Scarborough, Woodbridge, Burlington, and shortly at the Niagara Falls and Pickering locations, which are expected to be opened early this summer. A launch event will be held during the Canada Day long weekend at the Niagara Falls location situated at 6474 Lundys Lane.



“We are very excited to be adding the Hemp Energy Drink to our portfolio of premium brands that will be available to our growing clientele,” stated Daniel Pelchovitz, CEO and President of Spyder. “This new offering will please our customers who are always seeking unique and distinctive quality products in this emerging industry.”

“This exclusive agreement allows us to take another step in implementing our distribution strategy and achieving our goal of making our Hemp Energy Drink accessible to all consumers “ said Richard Giguère, CEO of Tetra Natural Health “Consumers appreciate the qualities of the Hemp Energy Drink (HED) including the fact that it contains more natural ingredients than other energy drinks, and is the first energy drink made with hemp available in the country” adds Derek Theriault, National Sales Director of Tetra Natural Health.

About Tetra Natural Health:

Tetra Natural Health Inc. is a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. that focuses on identification, development and marketing of hemp or cannabis-based natural health products, or cannabinoids-based products authorized for sale by Health Canada. For more information, visit: www.tetranaturalhealth.com

About Spyder Cannabis Inc.

Founded in 2014 Spyder is an established chain of three high-end vape stores in Ontario, with stores located in Woodbridge, Scarborough and Burlington. The Spyder brand is defined by its high-quality proprietary line of e-juice, liquids and exclusive retail deals, dispensed in uniquely designed stores creating the optimal customer experience. Spyder is building off this leading retail, distribution and branding eCig and vapes company and is pursuing expansion into the legal cannabis market. Spyder has developed a scalable retail model with an aggressive expansion plan to create a significant retail footprint with targeted and disciplined retail distribution strategy focusing on Canadian locations in high traffic peripheral areas.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved and FDA reviewed clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. Tetra Bio-Pharma has subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of its mission, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies. For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com



Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

For more information, please contact:

Tetra Natural Health

Richard Giguère, CEO

Tel.: (348) 899-7575 ext. 210

rgiguere@tetranaturalhealth.com

Spyder Cannabis Inc.

Dan Pelchovitz, President and CEO

Tel: (905) 265-8273

dan@spydervapes.com



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investors@tetrabiopharma.com

(438) 504-5784

Media Contacts - Tetra Natural Health

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