PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQ: HRVSF), a vertically integrated public cannabis company with one of the largest footprints in the U.S., announced the opening of its 9th medical marijuana dispensary in the third largest U.S. cannabis market: Arizona. The new Harvest retail, located at 13631 North 59th, Glendale, is now serving patients.
With 16 vertically integrated licenses, 11 open dispensaries, two cultivation facilities and one processing facility, Harvest has the largest footprint in Arizona.
Since 2013, Harvest’s Arizona dispensaries have won numerous awards for the best medical marijuana dispensary, as well as for its proprietary medicinal cannabis products and strains. The new Glendale location will serve patients and caregivers with valid Arizona medical marijuana cards, offering the highest quality state-approved and lab-tested products, including vape products, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, flower, edibles such as infused food or beverages, patches, CBD and more. Harvest’s trained staff will be onsite to answer patient questions about the various cannabis product treatment options. As one of the largest vertically integrated, multi-state operators in the U.S., Harvest currently holds licenses for 86 dispensaries, 23 cultivation facilities, and 22 processing facilities across the country.
“Arizona is one of the largest medical marijuana markets in the U.S., and we are thrilled to continue our momentum building and operating award-winning dispensaries right here at home,” said Harvest Founder and CEO Steve White. “As the largest operator in our home state, we hold ourselves to the highest patient, product, staff and operating standards. We look forward to continuing working with legislators and law enforcement to help lead sensible policies that protect patients’ rights, brings access to life-changing medicine and benefits communities as Arizona’s medical marijuana program matures into one of the premiere medical markets in the world.”
About Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc.
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. is one of the first consistently profitable, vertically integrated cannabis companies with one of the largest footprints in the U.S. Harvest’s complete vertical solution includes industry-leading cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities, construction, real estate, technology, operational, and brand building expertise — leveraging in-house legal, HR and marketing teams, along with proven experts in writing and winning state-based applications. The company has more than 525 employees with proven experience, expertise and knowledge of in-house best practices that are drawn upon whenever Harvest enters new markets. Harvest’s executive team is comprised of leaders in finance, compliance, real estate and operations. Since its founding in 2011, Harvest has grown its footprint every year, has been ranked as the third largest cultivator in the U.S. and currently owns licenses for more than 130 facilities across the U.S. Harvest shares timely updates and releases as part of its regular course of business with the media and the interested public. For more information, visit: https://www.harvestinc.com/.
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