Affiliates
Highlights
The company’s assets include a state-of-the-art facility in Seattle, Washington home to 30,000 sq. ft. of revenue-generating cultivation, processing, sales and distribution services.
NLV Seeks New Opportunities
The evolving Cannabis landscape offers numerous opportunities through the application of proven business principals leveraging the aggregation of a diverse offering of mature brands, products, licenses, resources and talent.
Mutual interest propels vertical market entry
NLV may elect to offer participation through developmental expertise and access to capital as part of a strategic plan to combine diverse operations into a strategically integrated MSO (Multi-State Operation).
- Management is targeting WELLNESS sector-appropriate brand development for CBD beverage in partnership will Schilling Cider for nationwide distribution, while a THC option will be available in Washington State
- New Leaf Ventures launched into Cannabis Infused Edible Products Market under the brand name Goodies in Q4 2020
- New Leaf Ventures launched DAMA HEMP CBD Branded Product Lineup in Q3 2021 with a nationwide direct to consumer e-commerce platform and plans for mass grocery and pharmacy roll out
- New Leaf USA venture equipment upgrades have quantifiably grown regional market share of its licensed brands in 2020 and into 2021
A Management Service Company, IP License Holder & Contractor
CONTRACT OPERATIONS: Centrally located, 30,000 sq./ft. facility with direct interstate highway access in Seattle, Washington
SERVING: Proven Brands, Tier 3 Licenced Producer/Processor, Ultra Premium Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Formulation
New Leaf is working towards becoming the largest cultivator, extractor and innovator in the US cannabis market through innovation, partnerships, and scale-up of operations.
New Leaf USA - Facility 1
Seattle, WA
Through partnerships and agreements, applying innovation and scalability, New Leaf USA provides management services and IP licensing to a regional facility encompassing an impressive 30,000 square feet of space optimized for best practice production. Licensed as Washington-based tier 3 producer and processor of ultra-premium cannabis the facility supports cultivation, processing, extraction and innovation. New Leaf USA manages cutting-edge methodologies for efficient and consistent product delivery. The operation is among the first to voluntarily work with local laboratories to create rigorous quality control standards.
Production License:
Active
Total Building:
30,000 sq. ft.
Processing
Long-term Market Thesis
Clear grasp of the market and craft, while understanding industry direction and building value, innovation and longevity.
Expansion
Build out of 7000 sq ft commercial kitchen to develop and manufacture multiple infused craft products including candies, confections, and beverage.
Strategic Partnerships
Oversees recreational supply agreements with local farmers and product supply agreements with unique premium CBD producers. Launched e-commerce platform in Q3 of 2021.
Scaling Up
Revenue growth has been stable and is on track to profitability in 2021.
With Lean Principles and Strategic Growth & Investment Policies, the current facility revenue target is $30+MM over the next three years.
Production
Only the largest, finest flower buds are chosen for sale, with smaller dried flowers used to make concentrates, leaving nothing to waste. High standards ensure quality control through company employees with a passion for the process. Investment in automated production equipment has led to increased efficiency and product innovation.
Edibles
Finely ground plant material are introduced to a food-grade ethanol alcohol bath allowing for full plant resin extraction. CBD and THC strains are separated and used to prepare different grade oils, which are then used to produce vapor cartridges and edibles.
Beverage
Engaged with Shillings Hard Cider, national beverage distributor to develop THC and CBD infused craft beverages for roll out in multiple markets. The THC beverage category is being recognized by market titans as a growing sector.
Brands
Product & Brand Development
dàmà
New to 2021 is a packaging reface of one of the oldest and most respected high-quality brands in Washington State. Dàmà is known in the industry as a pioneer in professionalism, innovation and marketing. Through passion, process, and personal touch, Dàmà products elevate the cannabis experience with a premium line of Dried Flower. Dàmà invites everyone from novices to the most discerning connoisseur to discover a premium cannabis experience with a sophisticated line of products that deliver consistent purity and potency.
Green State
Launched in 2021, Green State is a line of quality sourced biomass from greenhouse farms across Washington State. A rigorous quality analysis system was developed ensuring that only the best harvests are brought to market. Green State broadens the product assortment as a value brand and products are designed for high volume sales.
Tasty Tokes
Product innovation in pre-roll production led to the development of Tasty Tokes in early 2021 to compete in the infused pre-roll market.. Tasty Tokes is a line of potent flavored pre-rolls made with 90% distillate and kief. A connoisseur brand for the discerning customer that diversifies the portfolio. Early feedback from purchasers is extremely positive and due to popularity, the sales team is starting pre-orders.
Astara
In partnership with one of the largest beverage prducers on the West Coast, a new line of THC and CBD beverage is in development. Unique flavors have been tested through an extensive market research to deliver a product that can be offered to the regulated THC market as well as B2B sales and distribution of the CBD formula through mass grocery retail. Available in three flavor 6 packs, these low dose beverages are for the average consumer to consume in social settings just like alcohol products, but without the hangover.
Goodies
Launched in 2020, Goodies is changing the infused market with a high-quality line of edible products made from the finest ingredients. Goodies candies are hand crafted from all-natural ingredients like real Madagascar vanilla beans, and each hard candy is bursting with juicy fruit flavor. It’s a candy for the refined customer made in small batch 5mg microdoses for a premium experience.
In development is a line of chewy candies called Spaceballs to round out the assortment scheduled to roll out in Q2 2021.
dàmà Hemp & CBD
Hemp lends a healthy dose of protein, essential amino acids, omega fatty acids and an array of vitamins and minerals to any product it is paired with. To help bring balance to nearly every system in your body we offer a suite of high-quality CBD products. From high quality source material our products are cultivated from the most exotic strains. New products are in late-stage development and preparing for consumer adoption in summer 2021.
Spaceballs
While most infused edibles leave a bitter aftertaste, Spaceballs Cosmic Chews are the latest candies developed with the goal of actually tasting good. As the cannabis edible industry matures, so will the expectation of quality standards. Our team has been hard at work developing candies that happen to be infused with THC, not just adding artificial flavors and colors to a THC and calling it candy. Made in three tropical flavors, Strawberry Margarita, Peach Mango, and Hawaiian Pog, these 10mg chewy candies are bursting with real fruit flavor. Discerning consumers are growing among GenX and Baby Boomers, and Spaceballs’ appeal is a brand that is fun, mind expansive, nostalgic with a vintage sci-fi aesthetic. Just the thing you need when listening to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon on vinyl while pondering the universe. Spaceballs is currently in production to launch in Q4 2021.
In Development...
We are constantly developing new products so make sure to check back regularly for updates.
In Development...
We are constantly developing new products so make sure to check back regularly for updates.
Innovation
CBD E-commerce Platform
Hemp-derived CBD products are legal in all 50 states, as long as they contain no more than 0.3% THC. (Food and Drug Administration, 2020).
The fastest growing market for cannabis is the emerging CBD market. NLV is guiding and building an aggressive sales funnel in the digital e-commerce environment to capture CBD market audiences in the wellness sector. Automated customer acquisitions and distribution through established channels for national sales launched in Q3 2021. Subscription models and promotional referrals will support the sales funnel with additional revenue.
Initial line offerings include tinctures, topicals, capsules, and gummies. Currently in development of formulated holistic herbal blends to expand product assortment to appeal to the largest online target audience which is female 18-35 and spends more than $50 per purchase.
Concurrently, as the new infused beverage line, Astara, begins production it will be added to the platform containing CBD for national distribution.
- Of the Americans who use CBD, the most common uses are for pain relief (64%), anxiety (49%), and insomnia (42%). (SingleCare, 2020)
- The global Cannabidiol (CBD) market size is projected to reach USD 1916.1 million by 2026, from USD 429.4 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 28.3% during 2021-2026 (Grandview Research)
- United States hemp farmland increased from 25,713 acres in 2017 to 78,176 acres in 2018. (Food Business News, 2019)
Research & Development ◦ Extractions Laboratory
Commercial Kitchen ◦ Edibles and New Products
e-commerce platform, online education and order submission
Expansion Complete
Completed expansion into 13,000 sq./ft. of unused space to prepare for a large-scale cannabis commercial kitchen, production and high-volume packaging.
- Building agreement with a Washington based tier 3 licensed producer/processor of ultra premium cannabis for recreational markets
- Expanding national footprint with cross-state partnerships and white label manufacturing programs
- Scaling-up operations with efficient plant drying/curing technology and increasing processing capabilities to handle bulk supply
- Build out of in-house canning and processing equipment to support THC Beverage production
- Expanding indoor, unique cultivation, extraction and innovation facility
- Completed buildout a large scale commercial kitchen with full suite of edibles introduced to consumers in late 2020
- 200% increase in new retail stores (currently in top 10% of Washington State retail) in the past year
- Migrating from on-premise farming to larger scale off-site with dedicated farming supply partners. Long standing relationships with local farmers & greenhouses are in-place and currently securing inventory
- Launched e-commerce platform to facilitate sales of hemp and CBD products. Initial product mix includes CBD oils, gummies, topical creams, and beverage.
Growth
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Increase efficiency of the existing 30,000 sq./ft. facility
Expansion included a new commercial kitchen and significant scaling of cultivation, extraction, processing, packaging, and distribution -
Reduce cost of goods by >40%
- Scale down the indoor growing operation in favor of cultivation.
- Secure access to multiple dedicated farms and purchase entire crop yield.
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Introduce lean principles strategy
- Training and adoption of lean principles operations strategy
- Rollout lean supply chain and on-time logistics procedures
- Launch new lines of oils, edibles and concentrates
- Develop a presence in new retail stores (currently in top 10% of Washington State retail)
- Expand into new markets (other States) through NLV’s US market growth strategy
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