CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayNov 05, 2019 9:22 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Names New Senior Advisor

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, this morning announced the appointment of Gregg Smith as a Senior Advisor for the company. Smith is the founder of Evolution VC Partners (www.EvolutionVCP.com), a New York-based “culture tech” venture investment firm with over 90 portfolio companies. Through his LLC, Smith is acquiring an equity position in LXRP by participating in the company's recently announced private placement financing of $0.45 units. “I am passionate about creating a smokeless future and recognize that the consumption methods of nicotine and cannabis will change. Lexaria's technology, DehydraTECH(TM), will completely disrupt and…

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MondayNov 04, 2019 1:27 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Appoints Senior Vice President of Commercial, Strengthens Sales Strategy

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) today announced that Joel Toguri has joined the company as its senior vice president ("SVP") of Commercial. According to the update, Toguri’s responsibilities in this role will include establishment and oversight of the company's provincial and retail sales strategy across all brands. "Mr. Toguri's impressive career spans the cannabis, beverage alcohol and apparel industries. He brings over 20 years of regulated industry knowledge and pertinent cannabis distribution expertise to Supreme Cannabis.  It is a privilege to welcome a proven and skilled leader to our continuously improving team," Supreme Cannabis CEO Navdeep…

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MondayNov 04, 2019 10:34 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Bolsters Digital Sales & Marketing Expertise with Board Appointment of E-Commerce Senior Executive Jill Braff

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the U.S., today announced the addition of Brit + Co President Jill Braff to its board of directors. According to the update, Braff brings decades of experience in marketing and e-commerce through serving in various leadership roles for a number of well-known companies, including HSN, Ellen (DeGeneres) Digital Ventures, Ancestry.com, and, most recently, Brit + Co. Braff has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including being named one of the 40 Most Influential People Under 40 by Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of…

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FridayNov 01, 2019 2:03 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Committed to Producing Cannabis Officially Recognized as Organic

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) prides itself on its dedication to producing premium, certified-organic cannabis. An article discussing the company reads, “Growing certified-organic cannabis doesn’t just benefit consumers. The process is also better for the community, the soil and the environment. TGOD’s cultivation process includes creating a living soil designed to build a population of beneficial organisms that provide an enhanced diversity of biology in the soil. That means that when TGOD ‘hands over the power to the flower,’ the plant teams up with the right fungi and healthy bacteria to grow the highest-quality cannabis available.…

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FridayNov 01, 2019 1:56 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Debuts Best-Selling Edibles in Nevada Cannabis Market

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a leading cannabis-branded products company in the United States, recently released its infused-gummies product line, which contains the two best-selling cannabis products in California, in Nevada (http://cnw.fm/Hp6zE). An article discussing the company reads, “With the top-selling gummies brand in California and 21% of the gummies market share there in Q2 according to BDS Analytics, Plus Products is ready to move on to its next key objective: growing its brand through new markets, new products and new consumers. The company is acting on this by moving into the Nevada market as well as launching into…

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FridayNov 01, 2019 11:05 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Proprietary Drug-Delivery System Featured in Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, recently announced that results of a 2018 clinical study evaluating the use of its proprietary drug-delivery system have been published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Advances in Therapy. (http://cnw.fm/s1Ue7). An article discussing the company reads, “In its report, Advances in Therapy also referenced a second study published recently by a separate group of researchers that evaluated a comparable CBD dose with bioabsorption findings representative of the cannabinoid-edibles industry sector in general. The results indicate that the rate of bioabsorption of the CBD from the competitive 100 mg formulation was…

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ThursdayOct 31, 2019 3:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Sets Sights on National Expansion

Tacoma, Washington-based cannabis holding company IONIC Brands (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) is planning to expand its footprint throughout the United States, and aims to reach at least 318 stores in California and 225 stores in Oregon by January 2020. An article discussing the company reads, “The flagship product for IONIC is its vape pen line, which has done well in the marketplace, particularly in Washington state. This vaporizer product is currently ranked in the top 10 of such products in Washington state, which suggests that expansion into other states and distribution centers will likely be successful. Overall, vape…

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WednesdayOct 30, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Announces Departure of Chief Advocacy Officer

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) on Tuesday announced that it has parted ways with its Chief Advocacy Officer John Fowler. In the update, Supreme Cannabis thanked Fowler for his years of dedication and strong contribution to the company, as well as his passion for the cannabis plant. Fowler is a strong believer in the cultivation of high-end cannabis and was one of the original founders of Supreme Cannabis' flagship brand, 7ACRES. “We all wish John the best in his next endeavor and thank him for his commitment to the company for the last four years. John…

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TuesdayOct 29, 2019 10:00 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Enters Technology and Research Partnership with CB2 Insights Inc. (CSE: CBII) (OTCQB: CBIIF)

VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF), an Ontario-based cannabis company recognized for its premium products and services, has entered into a technology and multi-phase research agreement with CB2 Insights Inc. (CSE: CBII) (OTCQB: CBIIF) ("CB2"), a leading data-driven company focused on bringing real-world evidence driven from the point-of-care to the medical cannabis community. Under the agreement, CB2 will assist in the development of VIVO's global medical product development strategy. CB2 will integrate its Clinical Data Management Software (“CDMS”) and Electronic Data Capture (“EDC”) tools to establish a better understanding of VIVO's current medical patient registry, and the companies will collaborate…

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FridayOct 25, 2019 3:13 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) Poised to Profit as CBD, Hemp Demand Rises

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC), a hemp-biomass processing entity, is set to profit as hemp-biomass production is anticipated to continue to increase due to legislative changes and the growing demand for CBD products. An article discussing the company reads, “The company has signed numerous strategic agreements that maximize its hemp-biomass processing potential. Recently, HTC announced its entry into an identity preserved (‘IDP’) hemp-biomass-production tolling agreement. The agreement covers 4,200 to 5,000 acres of hemp in Saskatchewan, Canada. Based on the agreement, HTC will process five million kilograms of IDP hemp-biomass to produce full-spectrum oil and/or pure-CBD isolate.” To view the…

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