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Leamington marijuana producer Aphria inked a groundbreaking deal this week with an existing beverage distributor that will create an unprecedented sales network that can “hit the ground running” as soon as weed is legalized, the company said in a news release.

The deal with Great North Distributors, a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, will ensure Aphria products flow to retailers across the country, whether they are privately owned or provincially run.

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“With this agreement, Aphria has established an unparalleled sales network, and will hit the ground running from the very first day of legal adult-use sales.” — Jakob Ripshtein, chief commercial officer of Aphria

Great North will “establish a dedicated cannabis sales team” to peddle Aphria products from “the most populated cities to the most remote locations,” in the country, the company release said.

“With this agreement, Aphria has established an unparalleled sales network, and will hit the ground running from the very first day of legal adult-use sales,” said Jakob Ripshtein, chief commercial officer of Aphria.