MONCTON, New Brunswick--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, has released summary findings gathered in a research project designed to learn more about Canadians’ perceptions and attitudes around cannabis edible products.

The survey, conducted through the fall of 2019, queried Canadians in every province on their anticipated consumption habits following the release of ‘Cannabis 2.0’ products, and their primary wants and needs in edible products. Results revealed that Canadians’ ideal dosage for edible products is 5 mg of THC or less per serving.

“Legalization has changed the way people think about cannabis consumption. Entering this new era of cannabis legalization and designing new product types, we couldn’t assume to know Canadians’ attitudes on edibles, so we asked them,” said Greg Engel, CEO, Organigram. “We learned a few important insights around dosage, and how and where Canadians may consume edibles, and moreover, what product attributes were important to them. We knew generally that many were looking forward to the availability of edible products, but we wanted to be well-informed in our approach so we could deliver thoughtfully designed infused edible products.”

A population-representative sample of 2,001 Canadians was used in the survey, proportionately capturing men and women, in all provinces and adult age groups, both current and non-users of cannabis.

Insights from the survey include:

- About half of current non-consumers of cannabis would feel confident to purchase and try edible products, if provided information around ingredients, potency and effect.

- Ideal potency of edible products tends to be low, at 5 mg of THC per serving, or less.

- Most types of edibles are expected to be consumed in private settings, either at home or private parties.

- Chocolates, baked goods and sweets are among the most sought-after edible formats.

- Over half of current cannabis consumers anticipate choosing edibles over alcohol some of the time, now that edibles are available in the legal market.

- The most important considerations in choosing to consume edible products include:

Controlling the dose

Regulated, tested products

Reliable onset/offset time

Effectiveness

Taste

“These insights will not only help our product teams make informed decisions around product design but will help us understand what Canadians need to know most. With this information, we can build thoughtful consumer resource materials around a number of crucial topics, including the importance of consistent dosage and transparency of composition of cannabis products to help consumers make empowered, informed purchase decisions.”

The Company shipped the first units of its Edison Cannabis Co.-branded Bytes chocolate truffles to jurisdictional partners across Canada in February. The Company’s first prepared edible product for adult-use consumers, Bytes mark the first edible release in the Company’s rollout plans for premium infused chocolate products across Edison Cannabis Co. and Trailblazer brands.

A high-resolution data-summary infographic is available to media upon request.

About Organigram Holdings Inc.

Organigram Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada.

Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company's global footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics and Trailblazer. Organigram's primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).

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