PALATKA, Fla. — Eaze Inc. finalized its asset purchase and started operations at 70 retail locations and two cultivation sites on Jan. 1. The company completed the hiring and onboarding of approximately 1,100 employees across California, Colorado, and Florida.
In addition, Eaze planted the first crop in its newly expanded Green Dragon Florida cultivation facility. This marks the next phase of growth, with greater production capacity to meet rising market demands at its 40 retail locations. The expansion will increase the indoor flowering canopy from 32,000 square feet to 64,000 square feet. Products from the expansion will be available starting in April 2025 with new genetics.
“Completing our first planting is a testament to our team’s dedication and our vision for growth,” said Cory Azzalino, CEO. “This expansion not only strengthens our ability to deliver premium cannabis products but also creates new opportunities for innovation, job creation, and positive economic impact.”
Azzalino continued, “Our expanded cultivation canopy will not only significantly enhance our production capacity, but also empower us to offer more competitive pricing at our Green Dragon stores across the state of Florida — making high-quality cannabis more accessible to medical patients.”
“Through our partnership with Node Labs, cultivating cannabis using well-known and proven genetics, we’re setting a new standard for quality and consistency in the Florida market. This focus ensures our flower stands out in the market, delivering exceptional experiences that our customers can trust and appreciate.” Ryan Milligan, VP of Cultivation and Production, stated.
“The expanded production capacity will allow us to support the launch of long-standing national partners in the Florida market,” said Director of Brand and Product Marketing, David Pyle. “We are excited to announce the arrival of PLUS and Old Pal to Green Dragon Florida locations starting this quarter, with more major brands to be introduced later this year.”
About Eaze Inc.
Eaze Inc. is a cannabis direct-to-consumer marketplace. Through the acquisition of Green Dragon, a 70-location, vertically integrated company headquartered in Denver, the company has expanded operations into cultivation, manufacturing and retail channels. Green Dragon Florida supports the medical cannabis market with seed-to-sale operations. This strategic integration enables Eaze Inc. to deliver a seamless experience across medical and recreational cannabis markets while promoting its customer-first approach and innovation in the industry.
