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Hippos, LLC's Cultivation and Manufacturing Division OG Yields Expands Hugs Product Line With New Cannabis Tinctures

Daytime, Stress Relief, and Nighttime Formulations Now Available at All Missouri Dispensary Locations

Following the successful launch of the award-winning Hugs Cannabis Salve earlier this year, which earned first place at the Third Annual Missouri Growers Cup, the new tinctures mark the brand’s evolution from topicals to ingestible solutions. Together, these products provide Missouri’s medical and adult-use cannabis community with thoughtfully crafted, plant-based options to support energy, calm, and rest.

“Hugs Help continues to be our guiding principle,” said Nicholas Rinella, CEO of Hippos Cannabis. “With the addition of these tinctures, we’re offering consumers safe, effective, and responsibly formulated products that meet everyday needs – from energizing the morning to unwinding after a stressful day, or simply getting a restful night’s sleep.”

New Hugs Tincture Collection

  • Hugs Daytime Cannabis Tincture - Energize Your Day, Responsibly
    Formulated with THC distillate, ginseng, and green tea extract, this citrus-flavored tincture offers a natural lift with added antioxidants and stamina support. Designed for morning use, it provides an uplifting, balanced boost.

  • Hugs Stress Relief Cannabis Tincture - Calm in Every Drop
    Blending THC distillate, chamomile extract, and L-theanine, this berry-flavored tincture helps ease stress and promote relaxation without sedation. A mindful choice for finding serenity throughout the day.

  • Hugs Nighttime Cannabis Tincture - Drift into Sleep, Gently
    A restorative formula with THC distillate, valerian root, and lavender extract, rounded out with a hint of mint. Crafted to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality for a more restful night.

Each tincture is packaged in opaque bottles to preserve freshness and potency, with clear dosage guidance to encourage responsible use.

These new tinctures reflect Hippos Cannabis’ ongoing commitment to expanding consumer wellness options through research-driven formulations and community-centered care. The Hugs line now offers a full spectrum of solutions, from soothing salves for the body to targeted tinctures for energy, stress, and sleep.

In addition to being available at all Hippos dispensary locations, the new Hugs products are open for wholesale distribution across Missouri. Dispensary operators can contact their Hugs sales representative to learn how to bring the Hugs wellness line to their shelves.

For more information about Hippos’ Missouri-based locations, visit www.hipposcannabis.com.

About Hippos, LLC

Hippos, LLC is committed to promoting the powerful benefits of cannabis and related products while also prioritizing sustainability to support current and future generations. Hippos, LLC operates dispensaries in Chesterfield, Columbia and Springfield under the the the name "Hippos Marijuana Dispensary;” a cultivation and manufacturing facility under the name "OG Yields;" and has developed brands such as "Sundro,” "Atta", "Bad Pony" and “Hugs” that are available throughout Missouri for purchase. Hippos is home to the award-winning Brett Hull #16 cannabis strain, and continues to be on the forefront of innovations in concentrate formulations and related technologies. Founded in 2019, Hippos is a recognized champion of patient and adult use access and education initiatives in the state. Stay up-to-date with Hippos at hipposcannabis.com as well as on Instagram, at @hipposcannabis, @attacannabis, @sundrolife, @badponycannabis, and @ogyields.

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