Israeli companies sign agreement for medical cannabis production

BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc. announced its Israeli subsidiary signed an agreement with Globus Pharma LTD, a subsidiary of Israeli-based Together Pharma Ltd, for the cultivation, production, and distribution of medical cannabis products that are expected to generate significant revenues for the company before costs of manufacturing and distribution fees. The manufacturing of the medical cannabis products will adhere to BYND Cannasoft's instructions and stringent standards. These products will be exclusively marketed and distributed by BYND Cannasoft in Israel through Globus Pharma. Due to their safety profile and strong therapeutic efficacy, the products are based on strains developed by Together Pharma and selected exclusively by BYND Cannasoft.

BYND Cannasoft’s agreement with Together Pharma will take effect upon the issuance of a full license by the Medical Cannabis Unit at the Ministry of Health of the State of Israel. While BYND Cannasoft has received initial approval from the MCU to engage in medical cannabis without direct contact with the substance, there is no guarantee that it will receive a full license.

Israel has emerged as one of the leading countries for the consumption of medical cannabis in the world. According to Israel's Health Ministry, more than 100,000 Israeli citizens have medical cannabis permits, a 1,600 percent increase over the past decade. Regulations governing the research, cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale of cannabis remain extremely strict. Israel's Health Ministry estimated that medical cannabis consumption increased to 43 metric tons in 2021, from 28.5 million in 2020. According to Prohibition Partners, an industry analysis firm, Israel's medicinal cannabis market had an approximate value of $264 million in 2021, roughly $7 million less than all of Europe's.

Yftah Ben Yaackov, CEO and Director of BYND, said, “The medical cannabis arena is being commercialized rapidly in Israel, and we expect to see more development in Israel and worldwide. Many of today's decision-makers in the pharmaceutical industry and the medical community understand the benefits produced by specific cannabis strains." Mr. Yaackov continued, "The products BYND Cannasoft plans to bring to market may provide additional treatment options and respond to the unmet medical needs of patients. After an in-depth and lengthy review, we partnered with Together Pharma because we knew we could have a tremendous impact on the community. The high-quality medical cannabis Together Pharma produces in accordance with BYND Cannasoft's high quality and safety standards - will help us realize our goal of improving patients' lives."