TBP Tetra Bio Pharma Inc

Tetra Natural Health Inc., a division of Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), today announced that it has signed an agreement with Distribution AB inc. for the distribution of the three flavours of the new Hemp Energy Drink in more than 500 grocery and convenience stores located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, mainly in the Montéregie, Eastern Townships, Centre du Québec and Mauricie region on the north shore. The Hemp Energy Drink should be available to consumers in several stores in these regions before the end of July. Visit www.hempenergydrink.ca for store locations.

“This agreement allows us to take another step in implementing our distribution strategy. We will quickly make the three flavors of our Hemp Energy Drink available to Quebec consumers in the regions served by our partner, but we are aiming at serving all of Quebec" said Richard Giguère, CEO of Tetra Natural Health. "Consumers appreciate the qualities of the Hemp Energy Drink (HED) and its energy inducing properties. HED contains more natural ingredients than other energy drink and is the first hemp energy drink in the country”.

About Tetra Natural HealthTetra Natural Health inc. is a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma inc. that focuses on identification, development and marketing of hemp natural health products, or cannabinoids-based products authorized for sale by Health Canada. For information visit: www.tetranaturalhealth.com  

About Tetra Bio-Pharma Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved, and FDA reviewed, clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabinoids and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies. For more information, visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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For more information, please contact:Richard GiguèreCEOTetra Natural Health (438) 899-7575 ext. 210rgiguere@tetranaturalhealth.com

For investors information, please contact: investors@tetrabiopharma.com (438) 504-5784

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