TORONTO, July 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutritional High International Inc. (the “Company” or “Nutritional High”) (CSE:EAT) (OTCQB:SPLIF) (FRANKFURT:2NU) is pleased to provide an update on its previously announced partnership with NeutriSci International Inc. (“NeutriSci”) (TSX-V:NU) (OTCQB:NRXCF) (FRANKFURT:1N9) (see press release dated May 30th, 2018).

As of July 11th, 2018, NeutriSci and Nutritional High will commence the production process of its newly developed chewable, sublingual THC product (“Nu Energy Tablets”) for sale and distribution in the state of California. The Nu Energy Tablets will be produced at the Company’s Pasa Verde manufacturing facility, located in Sacramento, California. Delivery of the first purchase orders is on track and set to begin in Q3 of 2018. Initial distribution will begin in approximately 400 dispensaries across the state.

The recreational use cannabis market in California is expected to exceed $5 billion in 2019. By comparison, beer sales in California hit $5 billion in 2018, according to industry research group IBIS World.

Jim Frazier, CEO of Nutritional High commented: “We are pleased to announce this milestone in our working relationship with NeutriSci and look forward to rolling out the distribution of the product across California. As a Company, we strive to provide our customers with unique best-in-class cannabis products, and this signifies the continuance of that strategy.”

NeutriSci’s CEO, Glen Rehman stated, “We are very pleased to announce that the manufacturing of the new sublingual melts using NeutriSci’s patent pending CRYOLISATION™ technology will begin July 11, 2018. This signifies a major step forward in gaining a strong foot-hold in the California market for both companies. Our partnership with Nutritional High has secured distribution for our ground-breaking product in dispensaries across the state of California. We are excited to bring our product to the California marketplace!”