$AFI Gets Exclusive 5 Year Deal with Mastronardi Produce for Strawberries

MONTREAL, CANADA–(Marketwired – Nov. 5, 2014) – Affinor Growers (CSE:AFI)(1AF.F)(RSSFF) (“Affinor” or the “Corporation) announced today that it has received an exclusive purchase order from Mastronardi Produce, a leading North American greenhouse vegetable company for all strawberries grown by Affinor at the facility in St-Chrysostome, Quebec.

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. produces, markets, distributes, and sells gourmet greenhouse vegetables and is one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada. Founded 60 years ago by the Mastronardi family, the company today is one of the largest greenhouse companies in North America. Mastronardi Produce grows more than 50 varieties of vegetables and is an R&D leader in North America.

“Mastronardi Produce is excited to work with Affinor Growers a leader in vertical farming technology and R&D for optimum crop production. Affinor Growers will supply Mastronardi Produce with organic, non-GMO, strawberries grown without pesticides, delivering the highest quality products with the longest shelf life and the best flavour possible.” 

“We’re very excited to partner with Mastronardi Produce for our first facility in Quebec. They are the largest protected crop distributor in North America and to begin a long term relationship with such a well respected company, so passionate about delivering high quality products to it’s customers, is a major milestone for Affinor. This is another example of the industry’s growing acceptance of Affinor’s technology and vision which marks the beginning of our model and preparation for future facilities” said Sebastien Plouffe, CEO of Affinor Growers.

About Affinor Growers Inc.

Affinor Growers is a diversified publicly traded company on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol (“AFI”). Affinor is focused on growing high quality crops such as romaine lettuce, spinach, strawberries and high quality medical Marijuana. Affinor is committed to becoming a pre-eminent grower, using exclusive vertical farming techniques.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

AFFINOR GROWERS INC.

Sebastien Plouffe, President & CEO

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