EVIO, Inc. announced that the company is engaging in a strategic partnership with Rare Earth Genomics Texas, LLC ("REG"). REG has been testing its hemp products with EVIO Inc. ("EVIO") since the company launched its hemp business in 2020. REG and EVIO will deepen their relationship by collaborating on a range of research and development projects that focus on optimizing hemp strains, including: Evaluation of unique terpenes and terpenoids; Quantification of major and minor cannabinoids; Optimization of screening methods for breeding populations; Development of testing protocols for novel phenotypes; Assessment of potential for soil remediation; Initiation of nutritional analyses of hemp and hemp seed feed and food products.

EVIO will provide support and training to REG in pursuit of their goal to be a premier industrial hemp entity.