TSX Venture Ranks Aphria in Top 50 Companies for 2016

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Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange has ranked Aphria as one of the Top 50 companies in its 2016 rankings.

The TSX Venture 50 is an annual ranking of strong performing companies from five sectors: Clean Technology & Life Sciences; Diversified Industries; Mining; Oil & Gas; and Technology. The 2016 TSX Venture 50 was determined based on equal weighting of the following measures: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation and trading volume.

"Recognition, by such a prestigious source as the TSX Venture, of Aphria as a Top 50 company for 2016 is further demonstration of the strength of Aphria's brand, its strategic plan and our commitment to growth," says Vic Neufeld, Chief Executive Officer. "We applaud the TSX Venture for creating an annual ranking which assists both investors and emerging companies in identifying Best of Class."

About Aphria

Aphria Inc., a company continued under the laws of the Province of Ontario and based in Leamington, Ontario, is in the business of producing, supplying and selling medical marijuana pursuant to the MMPR. Under the MMPR, Health Canada is responsible for the oversight of commercial medical marijuana growers such as Aphria. Aphria's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol "APH". For more information, visit www.Aphria.com.

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