Rubicon Completes First Harvest at New Cascadia Facility in British Columbia

VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. has reached a key operational step with the completion of its first harvest at the newly acquired Cascadia facility in Hope, British Columbia. The company announced the milestone the same day it hosted a grand opening event at the site to celebrate the achievement with employees, local government representatives, and industry partners who contributed to the project from acquisition to full commissioning.

The company acquired the 47,500-square-foot indoor facility in June 2025 and invested in upgrades, including layout modifications and new grow tables, to prepare it for commercial operations. After securing a Health Canada license in October 2025, Rubicon onboarded more than 30 team members and commissioned the site. The first harvest marks the start of production at Cascadia, which is now fully planted.

Management estimates the facility will add up to 4,500 kilograms of annual production capacity, representing a roughly 40% increase over Rubicon’s existing output. This expansion targets stronger demand in the Canadian market and international medical channels for the company’s branded products. Initial harvests from Cascadia are slated for monetization in the second quarter of 2026, with quality expected to align with the company’s flagship brand standards by mid-2026. Further capacity gains may come as crop data accumulates and genetics are optimized.

CEO Margaret Brodie described the milestone as a demonstration of steady operational progress. “The first harvest at Cascadia is a significant operational milestone for Rubicon Organics and demonstrates our consistent operational execution,” she said in the company’s release. “With the facility now fully planted, we’ve expanded Rubicon’s premium capacity by 40%, positioning us to meet strong demand for our premium Cannabis in Canada and international medical markets.”

The development follows Rubicon’s focus on premium organic-certified Cannabis, anchored by its Pacifica facility in Delta, British Columbia. The Cascadia addition comes at a time when many licensed producers continue to adjust to market conditions, including supply-demand balances and export opportunities.

For Rubicon, the step strengthens its position in the premium segment without overextending resources – the acquisition and improvements were completed at a reported fraction of replacement cost. Whether this translates into sustained margin improvement will depend on execution, market pricing, and the pace of revenue realization from the new site.