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NanoGuard                           New West Genetics

          Technologies
                                              New West Genetics is the engine
                                              enabling the rapid development of
          NanoGuard Technologies is developing   scalable, diverse and sought after
          a new non-thermal pasteurization    products for the industrial hemp and
          technology for grain, fresh produce,   cannabis industries. By conducting
          spices and other food articles to   foundational research that combines
          reduce losses and improve the safety,   traditional breeding and modern
          wholesomeness and security of our   genomics, NWG ensures stable
          food. The Food and Agriculture      genetics, optimizes desirable traits,
          Organization (FAO) reports that 1 billion   and leads the industry as the first
          metric tons or approximately 25% of   commercial organization to adapt     Showcase Companies
          what is harvested annually is lost due to   cannabis for sustainable and large-
          spoilage and mycotoxin contamination.    scale production in the U.S.
          NanoGuard’s technology can reduce
          these losses without compromising the     PRESENTER:
          flavor, taste, or texture of the treated
          products.                             Dr. John McKay
                                                NWG's Director of Genetics
             PRESENTERS:                        wmosher@newwestgenetics.com
                                                (970) 682-0837
             Mark A. Hochwalt
             COO
             mahoch@nanoguardtec.com
             (314) 607-0563


             John L. “Larry” Clarke
             CEO
             lclarke@nanoguardtec.com
             (314) 258-0192






























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