Relevium Announces Agreement with Neptune Wellness for MaxSimil®
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: April 30, 2019
Relevium Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:RLV), (OTCQB:RLLVF) and (Frankfurt:6BX) (the“Company” or “Relevium”), is pleased to announce the signing of a product development, supply and commercialization agreement with Neptune Wellness Solutions (TSX:NEPT) (NASDAQ:NEPT) for MaxSimil®, a patented fish oil monoglyceride omega 3 technology.
Highlights
- MaxSimil® is a technology that enhances the absorption of lipid and lipid-soluble ingredients in the production of nutraceuticals
- The agreement includes product development, supply and commercialization for Canada and USA
- Initial 2-year term
- Development of two (2) products in year one and an additional six (6) within year two
- The agreement includes Research and Development contribution by Relevium in the form of a 2.5% royalty on net sales payable to Neptune quarterly
Aurelio Useche, Relevium’s CEO “We are very pleased to partner with Neptune Wellness to develop new formulations combining MaxSimil® technology with plant derivatives and other nutraceutical ingredients, which will form part of current and future exclusive science-based brands” Mr. Useche continued: “The MaxSimil technology could prove to be a real differentiator for products marketed through our subsidiaries BGX Health and Biocannabix Health and their brands”
Francois-Karl Brouillette, Neptune’s VP, Science and Innovation stated:” Relevium’s business and product development strategies will be great accelerators to Neptune’s own MaxSimil® nutraceutical development program. Free of any unwanted excipients and mimicking our natural biological system, MaxSimil technology is an efficient nutraceutical-type delivery system that is perfectly compatible with today’s dietary supplement industry.” Mr. Brouillette added: “I strongly believe that this exciting new partnership will help us further unlock this patented technology’s full potential while extending its reach to a broader consumer base.”
About MaxSimil®
MaxSimil is a novel, patented delivery platform that enhances the absorption of lipid-based and lipid-soluble nutraceuticals. MaxSimil mimics the human digestive process to deliver absorption-ready, pre-digested lipid-based products such as plant and fish derived oils.
About Neptune Wellness Solutions
Neptune is a wellness products company, with more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry. The Company formulates and provides turnkey solutions available in various unique delivery forms, offers specialty ingredients such as MaxSimil®, a patented ingredient that may enhance the absorption of lipid-based nutraceuticals, and a variety of other marine and seed oils. Neptune also sells premium krill oil directly to consumers through web sales at www.oceano3.com. Leveraging our scientific, technological and innovative expertise, Neptune is working to develop unique extractions and formulations in high potential growth segments such as medical and wellness cannabinoid-based products. The Company’s head office is located in Laval, Quebec.
About Relevium Technologies
Relevium is a TSXV-listed company focused on growth through the acquisition of businesses and entrepreneurial brands in the growing health and wellness sector. The Company creates value by building brand equity, organic product offering and geographic expansion. Relevium Technologies Inc. also holds patented intellectual property for the use of static magnetic fields for application on wearable devices.
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RELEVIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Aurelio Useche
President and CEO
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Neptune and Tetra Bio-Pharma Enter Co-Development Agreement for Purified Cannabinoid Oil-Based Products targeting Pain and Inflammation
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: February 12, 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra”) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) and Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”) (NASDAQ:NEPT)(TSX:NEPT) today announced that they entered into an agreement for the co-development, commercialization and marketing of purified cannabinoid oil-based products to address pain and inflammation relief applications for the natural health products and pet veterinary markets.
“We are proud to partner with a company like Neptune. Their know-how in extraction, performed in a state of the art GMP facility, is a great asset to have for the cannabis medicinal/pharma oil market. This combined to Tetra’s expertise in the development of products for the prescription drug and pharma retail market, makes this partnership truly one of a kind. Leveraging our complementary expertise in research, regulatory affairs, science, formulation, and delivery forms, we intend to commercialize these new products in preparation of the forthcoming retail cannabis market in Canada, and a RX veterinary North American market,” stated Bernard Fortier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tetra.
”We are excited to partner with Tetra, a biopharmaceutical leader in the development of cannabinoid-based novel drugs and treatments. The products that will be co-developed will be supported by research as well as our unique formulation and delivery system knowledge, which are key components of our mission to deliver differentiated science-based, value-added products,” said Jim Hamilton, President and CEO of Neptune.
The veterinary health care market is expected to reach US $39.7 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 8.06% during 2017-2022 (the forecast period)1. Veterinary medicines are associated with treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases among animals. It covers a variety of animal species, both, in domestic and wild.
1 | Mordor intelligence October 2017: Veterinary Health Care Market – Growth, Trends and Forecast (2017-2022). |
About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
Neptune is a wellness products company, with more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry. The Corporation formulates and develops turnkey solutions available in various unique delivery forms, offers specialty ingredients such as MaxSimil®, a patented ingredient that may enhance the absorption of lipid-based nutraceuticals, and a variety of other marine and seed oils. Neptune also sells premium krill oil directly to consumers through web sales at www.oceano3.com. Leveraging our scientific, technological and innovative expertise, Neptune is working to develop unique extracts and formulations in high potential growth segments, such as medical and wellness cannabinoid-based products.
Neptune is also pursuing opportunities in the prescription drug markets, through its 20% investment in Acasti Pharma Inc. (“Acasti”). Acasti focuses on the research, development and commercialization of omega-3 phospholipid therapies for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia.
The Company’s head office is located in Laval, Quebec.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products. More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com.
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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” section contained in Neptune’s latest Annual Information Form (the “AIF”), which also forms part of Neptune’s latest annual report on Form 40-F, and which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml and on the investor section of Neptune’s website at www.neptunecorp.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. None of Neptune and Tetra undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in Neptune’s and Tetra’s public securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Canadian securities commissions, as applicable. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in the Neptune’s AIF under “Risk Factors” or in Tetra’s MD&A under “Risk Factors”.
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