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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:40 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) Enters Exclusive License Agreement with CBx Enterprises

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with CBx Enterprises LLC to license Evolab and CBx Sciences brands and proprietary technologies and formulations in Canada and other areas outside of the USA. TGOD’s product and technology portfolio will be directly increased by the licensing arrangement. “This licensing partnership for industry leading technologies and formulations will further allow TGOD to execute on its plans of offering novel and safer delivery methods of both non-psychoactive and psychoactive cannabinoids to patients and consumers around the globe,”…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:14 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) to Develop Additives and Formulations for Cannabis Beverage Market

Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) this morning announced that it has initiated development of CBD and THC additives and formulations for the multi-billion dollar beverage industry using its patented Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (“RTIC”) Powder and Solmic Micelle water-soluble technologies. The program will be led by the company’s executive director of formulations, Dr. Leonid Lurya, at its contract lab in Israel. “Pivot will bring cannabis derivatives to market that are differentiated and backed by science. The beverage market opportunity is just too big to ignore and our patented technologies lend themselves well to this space,” Dr.…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:08 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) and Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Provide Update on New Brunswick Hemp Project

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) this morning posted an update on its New Brunswick Hemp Project with joint venture (“JV”) partner Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF). Per the update, the partners have hired Joan Parker-Duivenvoorden as a fulltime project agrologist and field manager. Parker-Duivenvoorden will be responsible for the project locally and will provide advisory services to participating farmers and develop training resources to support farmers who will join the project in the future. Currently, four farmers have signed contracts and started seeding this season’s 125-acre industrial hemp crop last week. Additionally, the companies…

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FridayMay 18, 2018 12:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) Attains Organic Certification from Ecocert Canada

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) today announced that, on May 9, 2018, its facility based in Ancaster, Ontario, received organic certification from Ecocert Canada, an internationally recognized world-leading organization in organic certification. “TGOD is committed to producing only premium quality organic cannabis products, free from any synthetic nutrients, pesticides or herbicides,” David Bernard-Perron, vice president, growing operations for TGOD, stated in the news release. “We are proud to have met the rigorous standards for organic certification by Ecocert Canada and are excited to offer consumers an organic product range that is held…

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FridayMay 18, 2018 10:07 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) Fast-tracks Development for CBD Pet Product Line

Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) this morning announced that it has accelerated development of several cannabidiol ("CBD") products for the domestic pet food market. Pivot's pet product line will be marketed under the brand "Pivot Naturals For Pets" and will include capsules and sachets that deliver bio-available CBD to pets produced using the company’s patented Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis powder as well as a line of pet creams developed using its Thrudermic Transdermal Nanotechnology. Pivot Naturals For Pets products will target indications such as joint pain, inflammation, post-surgical pain and skin disorders. "Pivot's technologies are versatile…

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ThursdayMay 17, 2018 11:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Shareholders Approve Proposed Forward Stock Split

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) this morning announced that during its annual general and special meeting of shareholders on May 14, 2018, the proposed forward stock split of PreveCeutical's issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of five new common shares for each one existing common share was approved by the company’s shareholders. Subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange, the record date for the stock split will be May 24, 2018. On or about May 30, 2018, the company's transfer agent will issue the additional number of common shares to…

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ThursdayMay 17, 2018 10:19 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) Subsidiary Enters Manufacturing and Supply Agreement in California

Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) this morning announced that its wholly-owned California subsidiary, Pivot Naturals, LLC, has signed a definitive manufacturing and supply agreement with Stoney LLC, a leading brand of cannabis products in the state of California. Per the terms of the agreement, Stoney has agreed to purchase Pivot’s suite of Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (“RTIC”) powderized products, including formulated capsules for targeted effects, bulk powder for baking additives, single serve stick packs and pet food supplements. Order quantities will be determined in rolling 30-day periods commencing in 2018. “I am thrilled to execute our…

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ThursdayMay 17, 2018 9:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Forms Board of Advisors

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning named key executives that it has appointed to its Board of Advisors to help drive the brand into Canada's promising recreational marijuana market. Per the update, the newly-appointed advisors are Derek Chan, John Heaney and Bobby Black. "These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of industries. Our ability to attract this phenomenal talent is a testament to Choom's vision and strategic plan as we launch our brand in Canada's recreational use cannabis segment. As we rapidly execute our business model we have…

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TuesdayMay 15, 2018 12:39 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) and Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Post Update on CBD Hemp Farm Operations

British Columbia-based hemp cultivation company Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) and joint venture partner Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) this morning provided an update on the partner’s CBD hemp farming project in Scio, Oregon. Among other highlights, the companies said that garden operations are ongoing at the farm, the initial nursery and propagation rooms has been expanded to an additional attached greenhouse to produce clones for planting in the current season, and an additional 20,000 high yielding CBD hemp clones are being purchased to meet the early June targeted planting schedule. The companies have…

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TuesdayMay 15, 2018 10:44 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) to Present at the Canaccord Genuity Cannabis Conference

Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) this morning announced that the company’s president, Leith Pedersen, will be presenting at the 2nd annual Canaccord Genuity Cannabis Conference taking place at the Westin Grand Central in New York, New York on May 17, 2018 at 11:20 am ET. Pedersen’s presentation will cover the company’s growth strategy, including its recent strategic acquisition of land and start of construction for the Sunniva Canada Campus. The presentation will be broadcasted live and available for 90 days following the conference at http://cnw.fm/9mEF1. To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/naKV1 About Sunniva Inc. Sunniva, through its subsidiaries,…

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