VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2026 – Affinor Growers Inc. has been issued Canadian patent No. 3,015,154 for “Vertical Growing Tower for Automated Horticulture and Agriculture,” further strengthening the company’s intellectual property portfolio in controlled-environment agriculture.
The patent was granted and issued on April 14, 2026, based on an application filed on Aug. 22, 2018. The invention is attributed to Nicholas G. Brusatore, chief executive officer, and covers Affinor’s vertical growing tower technology designed for automated horticulture and agriculture applications.
This newly issued patent supports Affinor’s strategy of developing and protecting proprietary vertical farming systems that can improve production efficiency, optimize growing space and support scalable commercial cultivation. The company believes the patent enhances its competitive position as it continues advancing automated growing solutions for high-value crops in greenhouse and controlled-environment settings.
Mr. Brusatore commented: “We are extremely excited about the advancements in our technology and the systems we are developing. Our platform is designed to deliver a consistent, reliable supply of fresh produce year-round, utilizing both indoor and outdoor vertical farming.”
About Affinor
Affinor is a publicly traded company listed on the CSE under the symbol “AFI” and on the OTC PINK under the symbol “RSSFF”. Affinor is focused on developing vertical farming technologies and using those technologies to grow fruits and vegetables in a sustainable manner.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Affinor Growers Inc.
Nick Brusatore Director/CEO
nick@affinorgrowers.com
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