Green Monké is Bringing Its Award-Winning Portfolio - Including Its THC-infused Happy Sodas - to the State of Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. - (NewMediaWire) - November 05, 2024 - Green Monké USA (“Green Monké”), an award-winning hemp-D9 beverage brand, has entered into a distribution agreement with Southern Horizon Logistics in partnership with Southern Crown Partners, two premier beverage distributors in Georgia. Under this agreement, Green Monké has fulfilled its first purchase order, delivering Orange Passionfruit and Mango Guava Happy Sodas, each containing 5 mg of THC and 5mg of CBD. This marks Green Monké’s first major push into the Georgia market via alcohol distributors, with the initial launch expected to reach over 200 retailers, including convenience outlets, bars, restaurants and venues throughout the state.

Southern Horizon Logistics is a premier, Georgia-based distributor of hemp-derived Delta-9 (D9) beverages and products. Southern Horizon Logistics, in partnership with Southern Crown Partners, is a well-established beverage distributor with over 100 years of experience, serving 61 counties across the Lowcountry of South Carolina and the Coastal Plains of Georgia, distributing a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Their strong market presence and deep-rooted connections make them an ideal partner for Green Monké’s expansion into the region.

Our distribution launch with Southern Horizon Logistics builds on earlier success for Green Monké in the state of Georgia. Over the past year, Green Monké Happy Sodas have served as the official hemp-beverage at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia where they have become the top-selling alcohol alternative. Now that Green Monké is available in local retailers, bars, and restaurants, consumers who first experienced the award-winning taste of Green Monké at an Enmarket Arena event will be able to enjoy our Happy Sodas throughout the state.

“We are thrilled to partner with Southern Horizon Logistics to introduce our THC-infused Happy Sodas to Georgia,” said Pat Gleeson, CEO of Green Monké. “Their expertise and local knowledge have put us in an excellent position to build the hemp beverage category in the Peach State. Our Georgia launch represents a homecoming of sorts, with one of our original flavors, Georgia Pie Iced Tea, being a fan favorite.”

This expansion comes at a pivotal moment, as Georgia is set to implement new hemp industry regulations on December 1, 2024. These regulations place limits on the amount of delta-9 THC in cannabis products, capping beverages at 10 mg of delta-9 THC per serving, age-gating purchases, and ensuring these psycho-active products are not marketed to children. These changes are part of Georgia’s efforts to create a stable and sustainable framework for hemp-derived products.

"Like the recent regulatory progress we’ve seen in Minnesota and Wisconsin, we fully support Georgia’s regulation of hemp-derived products," commented Gleeson. "Since the federal legalization of hemp-derived Delta-9, demand for these beverages as alternatives to alcohol has skyrocketed. In Georgia, a strong regulatory framework fosters market growth by mapping these products on to the beer distributors,  retailers and on-premises establishments, which are trained to sell to people of age of majority. These stakeholders are incented to build this up-and-coming industry focused on happy, chill vibes"

Looking ahead, Green Monké is poised to expand beyond Georgia through Southern Horizon Logistics’ extensive distribution network across the Southeast, where Southern Horizon Logistics operates with 725 dedicated team members.

To learn more about Green Monké Happy Sodas and purchase products visit: www.greenmonkehemp.com/s/shop.

About Southern Horizon Logistics

Southern Horizon Logistics, in partnership with Southern Crown Partners, is one of the oldest Anheuser-Busch distributors in the country and one of the largest in the Southeast. Today, we strive to become a “one stop shop” beverage wholesaler serving 61 counties throughout SC & GA. Our 725 team members work together to distribute everything from energy drinks, coconut water, cider, hard kombucha, boozy tea, cold-brew coffee, performance drinks, beer, wine, and spirits.

More information is available at scpdist.com.

About Green Monké

Founded in 2021 by St. Peter’s Spirits, Green Monké USA sells a diverse portfolio of award-winning hemp-derived Delta-9 and CBD beverages across the United States. Green Monké prides itself on a great taste and uplifting effects, using only premium and natural flavors paired with a fast-acting nano-emulsion that offers precise potency with verified testing results. Green Monké’s portfolio includes its Happy Sodas line - low-dose beverages for consumers looking for an alcohol alternative.

As part of its strategy to evolve the happy hour experience, Green Monké has partnered with Oak View Group (OVG), a global sports and entertainment company, to offer its Happy Sodas at select OVG venues in the U.S. and UK. Its portfolio also features its higher potency Cookies x Green Monké Cultivar Sodas for the traditional cannabis culture consumer, where Green Monké is the exclusive beverage partner for the global cannabis brand, Cookies. As part of its commitment to a happier tomorrow, Green Monké is pledging 1% of all revenues to support local agencies to address mental illness and social isolation problems. For more information, visit https://www.greenmonkehemp.com/ or follow @greenmonkehemp on Instagram.

Green Monké Contact:

hello@greenmonke.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein contains certain “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws concerning its relationship and contracts with Oak View Group and Enmarket Arena. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, projected revenue and expansion plans, the impact of the proposed expansions, the number of locations in which Green Monké will be sold, and the number of individuals who purchase these drinks. Forward-looking information may be characterized by words such as “plan,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are based on several assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include changes in market conditions, and the demand for Green Monké beverages. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.