Digipath Names Jorge Restrepo To Lead Digipath Labs Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Digipath, Inc. (OTCQB: DIGP), a service-oriented independent testing laboratory, data analytics and media firm focused on the developing cannabis and hemp markets, is pleased to announce that Jorge Restrepo has been hired to lead  Digipath's venture into the rapidly emerging Colombian market. Digipath is intent on positioning itself as one of the first cannabis-testing laboratories in Colombia.

Mr. Restrepo brings to Digipath a tremendous wealth of agricultural and management experience in the region. He has overseen significant Colombian and Central American agricultural research programs which set out to improve growing conditions in the nation. His important work has led to advancements in Latin American and African agriculture and the education of  students and farmers.

Mr. Restrepo is a Agronomist who graduated from Zamorano University, Honduras and also holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, The Kennedy School of Government.

"Jorge Restrepo is the perfect ambassador for Digipath in Colombia," stated Todd Denkin, President and CEO, Digipath, Inc. "His background and education provide him with the essential tools to oversee this opportunity for us. We believe that his broad relationships with the business, agricultural and government sectors  will be essential catalysts to our expansion and success."

Mr. Restrepo's initial responsibilities will be to secure the necessary licensing and identify a suitable location for an approximately 5,000 square foot testing laboratory, sufficient to replicate Digipath Labs' proven model of quality and efficiency created in the United States.

"It is an honor to bring to Colombia one of the true leaders of the American cannabis economy," stated Restrepo. "Our country recognizes the opportunity that legal cannabis can provide. I am pleased to oversee this initiative that should benefit both Colombia and the shareholders of Digipath."

About Digipath, Inc. & Digipath Labs, Inc.

Digipath, Inc. supports the cannabis industry's best practices for reliable testing, data acquisition, cannabis education and training, and brings unbiased cannabis news coverage to the cannabis industry. Digipath Labs provides pharmaceutical-grade analysis and testing to the cannabis industry to ensure producers, consumers, and patients know exactly what is in the cannabis they ingest and to help maximize the quality of its client's products through analysis, research, development, and standardization.

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