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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Supports Recent FDA Statement on Novel Nicotine Replacement Therapies

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning conveyed its support for the Food & Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) February 21 statement titled “Smoking Cessation and Related Indications: Developing Nicotine Replacement Therapy Drug Products”. The FDA’s statement outlined the development of safe and effective novel nicotine replacement therapies to help smokers quit cigarettes, stating that “novel products with different characteristics or routes of nicotine delivery have the potential to offer additional opportunities for health-concerned smokers interested in quitting.” Lexaria recently entered a partnership with a leading tobacco company to use DehydraTECH(TM) technology to develop…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:53 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Partners with Flora Research Laboratories for QA and Product Testing

Premium functional food and beverage company Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) this morning announced its entry into a new partnership with Flora Research Laboratories (“FRL”), a leading provider of analytical testing and consulting services to the natural products, active hemp extract (hemp CBD) and dietary supplements industry. According to the update, the partnership will focus on quality assurance and product testing for Phivida's active hemp extract infused premium beverages and clinical products. "We are really excited to be working with FRL as they share our same values when it comes to quality and transparency," Phivida President and CEO…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Client Wildflower Brands Provides Swag for 2019 Oscars

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) yesterday announced that its client, Wildflower Brands, was selected to provide gifts for the nominees, presenters and talent staying at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles for the 2019 Oscars. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, in 2012, Wildflower Brands Inc.’s (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) products incorporate the synergistic effects of plants and their extracts. This year’s Four Seasons Hollywood Swag Bag included an assortment of Wildflower CBD products, with the hemp-based offerings containing less than .03 percent THC. The company's Cool Stick offers quick and convenient relief from muscle, joint and…

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FridayFeb 22, 2019 12:18 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Issues Update on Jamaican Operations

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today provided a detailed update regarding its Jamaican partner Epican Medicinals Ltd., a fully integrated cannabis company with cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and retail distribution licenses. TGODF acquire a 49.18% interest in Epican in June 2018 and has seen substantial progress toward expanding cultivation, opening additional retail dispensaries, and creating a leadership position in Jamaica's medical cannabis market. Among other highlights from the update, the company reported that it has accelerated productive capacity while building inventory in preparation of its planned retail expansion. It has secured locations…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 2:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Solidifies Position in Cannabis Beverage Industry through Additions to Leadership Team

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) expanded its leadership team recently to strengthen its leading position as a cannabis beverage formulation company. In December 2018, the company announced that Bryan Semkuley would be joining the company as president (http://cnw.fm/587Fc). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Commercial innovation, the establishment of new channel relationships and product development are three primary areas in which Semkuley has extensive experience. Before joining Sproutly, he served as vice president, global innovation/industrial sector at Kimberly-Clark. . . . At Sproutly, Semkuley will focus on the execution of key strategic objectives such as becoming a…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 10:58 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Featured in B-TV Interview to Discuss Leading Position in California Edibles Space

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that its co-founders, Jake Heimark and Justin “Crunchy” Gwin were featured on Business TV (“B-TV”), a half-hour weekly investment show profiling emerging market leaders. In the recorded interview, Heimark and Gwin provide an insightful perspective on how Plus Products earned recognition as California’s leading cannabis edibles company. “This has been a tremendous year for Plus Products, and we are proud of what we have accomplished. Producing the best infused products at scale requires thoughtful collaboration between many different experts in our company, and a constant focus on…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 10:08 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Releases Additional Significant Findings of its DehydraTECH(TM) Powered TurboCBD(TM) Capsules

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced additional significant findings of TurboCBD(TM), the company's proprietary, DehydraTECH(TM) powered, cannabidiol (''CBD'') fortified hemp-oil capsule upon completion of further data analyses from its 2018 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded European human clinical study. According to the update, a single 90mg dose of TurboCBD as compared to the same dose of generic CBD provided evidence of lower blood pressure, higher blood flow to the brain, faster delivery onset and larger quantities of CBD into the bloodstream. The study revealed key metabolic and hemodynamic performance findings linked to bioavailability…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 9:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Expands Advisory Agreement with Wahupta Ventures to Include up to $1M Investment

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) today announced an expansion of its current advisory agreement with Wahupta Ventures Inc. to include new financing. According to the update, Redfund Capital has agreed to invest up to $1,000,000 into Wahupta Ventures Inc., with proceeds intended to assist in building its extensive and growing Canadian hemp footprint. Headquartered in Canada and the U.S., with offices in Winnipeg Manitoba, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Orange County, California, Wahupta has positioned to be a hemp industry leader from farm to table with CBD and hemp products through strategic joint ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions.  The…

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TuesdayFeb 19, 2019 10:01 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Announces Launch of its Beverage Products Division

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) recently announced the launch of its new beverage division. Per the update, Redfund Capital is filling a key gap in the market for lifestyle-driven infused beverages as demand for upscale hospitality and health-wellness sectors start to boom. This foray of products is part of Redfund’s global expansion plan, and the company’s first beverage product group will consist of powdered flavored hemp seed and hemp infused teas to target a growing market where hemp based protein powders have gained popularity as nutritional supplements. “The launch of our own proprietary beverage product-line has been…

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TuesdayFeb 19, 2019 9:21 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) to Provide Corporate Update in Conference Call

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) will be hosting a corporate update conference call today, February 19, after the close of the market at about 1:15 PM PST. During the call, TCAN will provide an update on company activities since the IPO and discuss the company’s outlook moving forward, including opportunities TCAN is currently pursuing. To participate in the conference call, dial the Canada/USA toll free line at 1-800-319-4610 or the International line at +1-604-638-5340. The conference reference number is 10006275. To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/a1RhX About TransCanna Holdings Inc. TransCanna Holdings is a Canadian-based company providing…

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