TORONTO, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON) (TSX:CRON) ("Cronos"), an innovative global cannabinoid company, today announced that its Spinach^® vape portfolio has become the top‑selling vape brand in Canada, capturing 10.4%¹ market share of the total vapes category in April 2026, a position that Cronos has held since January 2026.

Since entering the vape category, the Spinach^® brand has built a best‑in‑class offering rooted in quality, flavor, and technology. Spinach^® vapes are crafted using high‑purity extracts, feature vibrant and distinctive terpene profiles, and utilize advanced hardware designed to deliver smooth, reliable performance for adult consumers.

"Spinach^® vapes were created to bring high-quality, flavorful, and consistent experiences to adult consumers. Reaching the #1 position in Canada marks an incredible milestone," said Jeff Jacobson, Chief Growth Officer, Cronos. "We're grateful to our consumers for their loyalty and passion for the brand. This achievement motivates us to keep raising the bar with innovative formulations, differentiated flavor profiles and leading-edge hardware across our vape lineup."

"Our strategy is centered on developing disruptive, borderless products that can scale as regulations evolve globally," said Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO, Cronos. "Reaching #1 market share in the Canadian vape category¹ validates our product innovation engine and strengthens our confidence as we continue expanding our platform of cannabinoid products around the world."

This summer, the Spinach^® brand will launch several new SKUs across its vape portfolio, including three new flavors for the Spinach PUFFERZ™ all-in-one 1g vape and its first-ever limited-time offer (LTO) vape, all infused with liquid diamonds for bigger and smoother hits.

The newest flavors are:

Spinach PUFFERZ™ Strawberry Burst (Sativa)
Spinach PUFFERZ™ Peach Iced Tea (Sativa)
Spinach PUFFERZ™ Grape Gas (Hybrid)
Spinach^® Orange Vanilla Twist 1g vape (Sativa), the brand's first LTO vape for the summer season, available in a 510-threaded cartridge.

The new Spinach PUFFERZ™ flavors and the LTO Spinach^® Orange Vanilla Twist 1g vape will be available in Alberta and Ontario in late June, with national availability later this summer.

The full lineup of Spinach^® vapes, available in a range of popular flavors, formats, and cannabinoid ratios, can be viewed at: https://spinachcannabis.com/forms/vape/. For more information and availability on all Spinach^® products, please visit: https://spinachcannabis.com/.

¹ HiFyre Retail Analytics – National Vape Retail Dollar Sales by Brand in Canada – January – April 2026.

About Cronos

Cronos is an innovative global cannabis company focused on scaling leading consumer goods products through R&D 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: https://thecronosgroup.com/.

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For further information, please contact:

Media Relations Contact:

Emily Whalen

Communications

Tel: (416) 504-0004

media.relations@thecronosgroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Harrison Aaron

Investor Relations

Tel: (416) 504-0004

investor.relations@thecronosgroup.com

Spinach® is the Number One Vape Brand in Canada