TORONTO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON) (TSX:CRON) ("Cronos"), an innovative global cannabis company, is expanding its lineup of edible multipacks with the SOURZ by Spinach^® Blue Raspberry Lemonade Fully Blasted multipack, featuring its first live resin gummy. This month the brand will also launch new flavors in its best-selling lineup of vape cartridges, Strawberry Banana and Sweet Citrus Punch.

The new SOURZ by Spinach^® Blue Raspberry Lemonade Fully Blasted gummies will be exclusively sold in the SOURZ by Spinach^® Fully Blasted 10-pack, Canada’s No. 1 edible multipack as of June 2026¹. The popular Blue Raspberry Lemonade flavor features the same bold dual-flavor and sweet-then-sour taste, while offering a full spectrum experience through 100% live resin infusion. The new additions to the Spinach^® family of vapes bolster a popular flavor lineup with cannabinoid combinations that have made the brand the #1 vape brand in Canada, capturing 11% share of all vape sales in June 2026¹.

The newest additions to the lineups of SOURZ by Spinach^® Fully Blasted edible multipacks and Spinach® vapes include:

10-Pack (10 x 10mg THC gummies):

SOURZ by Spinach^® Blue Raspberry Lemonade Fully Blasted gummies, the brand’s first gummy infused with 100% live resin

1.2g and 1g Vapes:

Spinach^® Strawberry Banana 1.2g vape (Indica)
- Featuring juicy strawberry and creamy banana flavor notes
Spinach^® Sweet Citrus Punch 1g liquid diamonds vape (Sativa)
- Infused with liquid diamonds and featuring sweet, tangy, and vibrant citrus flavor notes

"We’re thrilled to launch these exciting new flavors and products in our vape and edibles portfolios after a successful summer season for the Spinach^® brand," said Jeff Jacobson, Chief Growth Officer, Cronos. "Our leadership in these categories is driven by our focus on quality and innovation, and our ability to deliver new cannabis experiences that expand and differentiate our offerings, giving consumers more choice and reasons to choose Spinach^®. We’re looking forward to announcing more exciting product launches in the fourth quarter of 2026 that we believe consumers will love."

The new SOURZ by Spinach^® Fully Blasted multipack and additions to the Spinach^® vape portfolio are available now in Ontario, with wider national availability later this fall. To view the full lineup of Spinach^® products, visit spinachcannabis.com.

¹ HiFyre Retail Analytics – National Retail Dollar Sales by Brand in Canada – June 2026.

About Cronos

Cronos is a global cannabis company focused on scaling leading consumer goods products through research and development and innovation. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach^®, PEACE NATURALS^®, LIT™ and Lord Jones^®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

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