With This Launch, Green Monke’s Portfolio of Premium Hemp Beverages are now Available to a Growing Number of Consumers Across 12 States

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - February 12, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Green Monke USA (“Green Monke”), an award-winning hemp-D9 beverage brand, has entered into a new distribution agreement to bring its beverages to the Virginia market. Part of a major network of alcohol and beer distributors dominating the Northeast, our local Virginia distributor offers a powerful growth platform, opening future distribution routes for New York and Massachusetts.

Green Monke has now fulfilled the first purchase orders, delivering our three leading SKUs: award-winning Tropical Citrus, best-selling Blue Raspberry, and everyone's favorite, Mango Guava. These products have been specifically adapted to comply with Virginia’s regulatory environment that caps THC content at 2mg per can. This launch makes Green Monke one of the first non-Virginia brands to enter the market with a proven track record of exceptional taste and award-winning quality.

“This distribution agreement is a transformative step for Green Monke. It allows us to bring our Happy Sodas to a sophisticated audience in Virginia while laying the groundwork for future expansion into key Northeast markets,” said Pat Gleeson, Co-Founder & CEO of Green Monke. “We are embracing Virginia’s 2mg cap to introduce a truly approachable, sessionable experience. While some competitors rely on high ratios of CBD to THC to increase the allowable potency, we know that 125 mg of CBD or even 250 mg of CBD greatly affects the taste of the drink and, as importantly, alters the effects. Our formulation focuses on clarity and enjoyment, allowing consumers to grow to love the category without being overwhelmed with too much CBD. We guarantee that giggles will still ensue after a few Green Monke 2mg Happy Sodas”

Virginia - A State of Regulatory Clarity

With this latest launch, Green Monke’s innovative hemp-derived THC beverages are now accessible to Virginia's population of approximately 8.75 million consumers, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to bringing its high-quality and award-winning alcohol alternatives to an ever-growing audience.

Virginia has based its hemp market on a new, formal registration process managed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). This regulatory environment allows Green Monke to introduce its high national standards to the Virginia hemp market. This framework creates a stable environment for compliant brands, reinforcing the legal standing of businesses and mitigating concerns in the midst of federal uncertainty.

This launch holds particular significance as Virginia is the corporate home of Total Wine & More, a leading national retailer. By establishing a presence in Virginia, Green Monke is bringing the category home for one of its most important retail partners, with 20 Total Wine & More locations situated across the state.

By building strong distribution partnerships and securing placements in these high-traffic environments, Green Monke ensures that its expanding portfolio continues to set the standard for quality, taste, and cultural relevance in the hemp beverage market.

To learn more about Green Monke Happy Sodas and purchase products visit: www.greenmonkehemp.com/s/shop.

About Green Monke

Green Monke sells a diverse portfolio of award-winning hemp-derived Delta-9 and CBD beverages across the United States. Green Monke prides itself on a great taste and uplifting effects, using only premium and natural flavors paired with a fast-acting nano-emulsion that offers precise potency with verified testing results. Green Monke’s portfolio includes its Happy Sodas line - low-dose beverages for consumers looking for an alcohol alternative.

As part of its strategy to evolve the happy hour experience, Green Monke has partnered with Oak View Group (OVG), a global sports and entertainment company, to offer its Happy Sodas at select OVG venues in the U.S. and UK. Its portfolio also features its higher potency Cookies x Green Monke Cultivar Sodas for the traditional cannabis culture consumer, where Green Monke is the exclusive beverage partner for the global cannabis brand, Cookies. As part of its commitment to a happier tomorrow, Green Monke dedicates 1% of all revenues to support local agencies to address mental illness and social isolation problems. For more information, visit https://www.greenmonkehemp.com/ or follow @greenmonkehemp on Instagram.

Green Monke Contact:
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

The information contained herein contains certain “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws concerning its relationship and contracts with the distributor. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, projected revenue and expansion plans, the impact of the proposed expansions, the number of locations in which Green Monke will be sold, and the number of individuals who purchase these drinks. Forward-looking information may be characterized by words such as “plan,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are based on several assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include changes in market conditions, and the demand for Green Monke beverages. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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