First Collaboration with Global Rapper & Cannabis Icon Snoop Dogg and Dogg Lbs
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ispire Technology Inc. (“Ispire” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISPR), a leader in the development and commercialization of vaping technology and precision dosing, announced that Aspire North America, LLC (“Aspire”), one of Ispire’s operating subsidiaries, has entered a five-year exclusive manufacturing and global distribution agreements (the “Agreement”) with Hempacco Co., Inc. and its affiliate (“Hempacco”), a manufacturer of hemp-based alternatives, cannabinoid smokables and rolling papers and subsidiary of Green Globe International Inc. (OTC: GGII).
Under the Agreement, Aspire has agreed to supply, distribute and commercialize Hempacco’s branded cannabinoid and nicotine vapor products, namely Dogg Lbs by Snoop Dogg, a rap legend and entertainment icon. Ispire is a leader in vaping technology, research and development, design and innovation that is forging the worldwide industry standard for vaporized products. The Company offers a complete line of cartridges, disposables, batteries and dabbing products.
“By leveraging Ispire’s expertise in bringing to market cutting-edge vaping and precision dosing technologies and devices and Hempacco’s leadership position in the herb and hemp-based alternatives sector, we plan to set new standards for the cannabis industry and its consumers,” said Ispire Technology Co-Chief Executive Officer Michael Wang. “I don’t know many people who don’t recognize or appreciate the global impact that Snoop Dogg has had – both as an artist and cultural icon – on the cannabis industry. With our innovation, commitment to quality and collaboration, we look forward to expanding the reach of Dogg Lbs while driving sales and visibility across the cannabis sector.”
As part of the Company’s international expansion strategy and pursuant to the Agreement, Ispire will exclusively distribute vaping products worldwide for Hempacco, using the Company’s existing vapor ecosystem, which currently generates more than $100 million in revenue each year. Ispire will also oversee manufacturing and quality control of Hempacco’s vaping hardware.
“Earlier this year, we launched Dogg Lbs hemp-derived CBD and Delta-9 infused gummies, which were well received,” said Hempacco Chief Executive Officer Sandro Piancone. “Our collaboration with Ispire will help Dogg Lbs expand its reach and presence in the e-cigarette and vape market, which was valued at USD 22.45 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 190.00 Billion by 2030, according to Verified Market Research.”
About Hempacco
Hempacco Co., Inc. is Disrupting Tobacco™ with its herb and hemp-based alternatives to nicotine cigarettes and manufacturing and marketing of herb, spice and cannabinoid smokables and rolling papers. Hempacco’s operating segments include: manufacturing of smokables, hemp rolling papers and cannabinoid sticks; smokable technology development; the Real Stuff™ brand of functional smokables and rolling papers; Cheech and Chong Hemp Cigarettes and Hemp Hop Smokeables with Rick Ross; as well as a joint venture with Snoop Dogg and his line of hemp-derived product line Dogg Lbs. To learn more, visit www.hempacco.com.
About Ispire Technology Inc.
Ispire is engaged in the research and development, design, commercialization, sales, marketing, and distribution of branded e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products. The Company’s operating subsidiaries own or license more than 200 patents received or filed globally. Ispire’s tobacco products are marketed under the Aspire brand name and are sold worldwide (except in the U.S., People’s Republic of China and Russia) primarily through its global distribution network. The Company’s cannabis products are marketed under the Ispire brand name primarily on an original design manufacturer (ODM) basis to other cannabis vapor companies. Ispire sells its cannabis vaping hardware only in the U.S., and it recently commenced its marketing activities in Canada and Europe. For more information, visit www.ispiretechnology.com or follow Ispire on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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