Cronos Launches Lord Jones® Chocolate Fusions
TORONTO, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos” or the “Company”), an innovative global cannabinoid company, announced today the launch of Lord Jones® Chocolate Fusions, its exciting first entry into the chocolate edibles category. Cronos’ newest edible innovation was developed and designed by an expert team of culinary chefs, food scientists, and leaders in cannabis product development. The bite-sized Chocolate Fusions™ feature a dynamic, multi-texture experience, combining a soft and chewy center, crunch inclusions, and an outer layer of rich creamy chocolate that delivers a decadent sweet treat for adult cannabis consumers.
“We are thrilled to bolster the recent successful launch of the Lord Jones® brand in Canada with our first chocolate edibles,” said Jeff Jacobson, Chief Growth Officer, Cronos. “These hand-crafted and artfully created chocolates demonstrate our passion for delivering a differentiated experience through an innovative cannabis product that our consumers will love. This breakthrough innovation is the result of our continuous commitment to and investment in R&D and product development, and we're excited to add Chocolate Fusions™ to our growing family of premium and THC-focused Lord Jones® products in Canada, which are designed to take adult consumers above and beyond.”
Lord Jones® Chocolate Fusions feature winning attributes to attract cannabis consumers, including three delicious flavor combinations, an artisanal design that highlights a creative combination of textures, and a flavor-masking system to ensure outstanding taste. Through an extensive research and sensory testing process, our team of experts seized the opportunity to deliver an exceptional edible that elevates the overall category.
Each package of Lord Jones® Chocolate Fusions includes five pieces with 2mg of THC per piece. Chocolate Fusions™ will be available in the following flavors and formats:
- Lord Jones® Cookies & Cream Chocolate Fusions
- 10mg THC total per package
- Three layers of white chocolate, cookie crunch bits, and a chewy fudge center
- Lord Jones® Salted Caramel Crunch 1:1 CBD | THC Chocolate Fusions
- 10mg THC and 10mg CBD per package
- Three layers of milk chocolate, a sweet and salty crunch, and a smooth caramel center
- Lord Jones® Dazzleberry Pop Chocolate Fusions
- 10mg THC total per package
- Three layers of gold-dusted dark chocolate, a crackling pop, and a sweet berry center
Cronos continues to be an award-winning leader in cannabis edibles. The same team behind the hugely popular SOURZ by Spinach® and Spinach FEELZTM portfolio of gummies leveraged their expertise in the edibles space to create this innovation for the chocolate category for the Lord Jones® brand.
“I’m extremely proud of Cronos’ leadership position in edibles and to see the visionary evolution of our edible offerings. We believe Chocolate Fusions™ are a category-defining product that will expand the chocolate segment,” said Mike Gorenstein, President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Cronos. “We believe that our Chocolate Fusions™ deliver on what consumers have come to expect from our brands – truly differentiated, consistent, and high-quality products that introduce new and unexpected ways to consume cannabis. We look forward to growing the Lord Jones® brand in Canada and building a bold, premium portfolio that shapes the future of what is possible in cannabis innovation.”
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Lord Jones® Chocolate Fusions launch in Ontario this month and will be available throughout Canada by mid-2024.
About Cronos Group Inc.
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. 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® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.
Forward-looking Statements
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