CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayJul 30, 2019 10:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Commences CO2 Extraction Operations at Napanee Facility

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ABcann Medicinals Inc., has received Health Canada approval to commence extraction operations using its on-site super-critical CO2 extraction system. According to the update, upon its Napanee facility’s receipt of EU-GMP certification and subject to receipt of all necessary import and export permits, the company is expected to be able to ship extracted cannabis products to Europe and other countries for scientific and medical purposes, in addition to selling domestically. "We are extremely excited to commence CO2 extraction operations at our Napanee facility," Vice-President, Napanee Operations Gary…

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TuesdayJul 30, 2019 10:12 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Summarizes DehydraTECH(TM) Technology Licensees

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today reported on its existing technology licensees that have entered definitive contracts to use its revolutionary DehydraTECH(TM) absorption technology within their existing and emerging brands. “The first half of 2019 delivered a period of unprecedented achievements for Lexaria. We signed more license agreements than ever before in our Company’s history, many of which were larger in scope than anything previous,” Lexaria Chief Executive Officer Chris Bunka said in the news release. “We also launched our brand-new business division Lexaria Nicotine which is disrupting nicotine delivery methods that…

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TuesdayJul 30, 2019 9:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) Announces Q1 2020 Financial Results

Sproutly Canada (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) on Monday announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2019. Among the updates, the company’s cash position was $3.85 million as of May 31, 2019; Toronto Herbal Remedies Inc. has received a Health Canada processing license; and the company entered into a definitive agreement with OCC Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of Moosehead Breweries Ltd, to form a joint venture. "We are off to a strong start in 2020 with the completion of our first quarter, which saw us sign the definitive agreement with Moosehead and make advancements in…

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TuesdayJul 30, 2019 9:41 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Posts Updated Terms to Spring Oaks Acquisition

Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF), a lifestyle-oriented cannabis company, on Monday announced an amendment to the share purchase agreement dated June 3, 2019 with Spring Oaks Greenhouses, Inc. Per the amended agreement, GGBXF will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Spring Oaks. According to the amendment, the purchase price of $54,650,000 will be comprised of a previously paid deposit of $1,350,000; a cash payment of $2,000,000 at closing, subject to certain adjustments acknowledged in the agreement; a cash payment of $3,000,000 due on August 31, 2019; the issuance of 7,133,297 common shares…

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MondayJul 29, 2019 3:10 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Increases Licensed Production Capacity

Organigram Holdings (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, recently obtained approval from Health Canada for the licensing of all of the company’s Phase 4A buildout plans, increasing its total licensed production capacity to 61,000 kg. per year (http://cnw.fm/A9xoX). An article discussing the company reads, “Once fully licensed and operational, the full Phase 4 expansion is expected to bring the company’s annualized target production capacity to approximately 113,000 kg. of dried-flower equivalents. . . . ‘Organigram’s continued expansion reflects ongoing growth in the cannabis marketplace, including increasing demand as new retail stores come…

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MondayJul 29, 2019 3:00 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Gains Approval for Listing of Debentures, Warrants on the CSE

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) recently announced the listing of its debentures and warrants from its brokered private placement on the Canadian Securities Exchange under ticker symbols ‘PLUS.DB’ and ‘PLUS.WT’ on July 2, 2019 (http://cnw.fm/nL9u3). An article discussing the company reads, “The warrants and debentures were part of a private placement that raised CA$25 million, with the funds to be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. . . . The private placement of unsecured convertible note units closed on February 28 (http://cnw.fm/0YuX3). The brokered private placement of 25,000 units of the company at a price of…

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MondayJul 29, 2019 9:59 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Releases Post-RTO Financial Results for the 8-months ended March 31, 2019

Geyser Brands (TSX.V: GYSR) this morning announced its post-RTO audited financial statements ("Annual Financial Statement") for the 8-months ended March 31, 2019, as well as accompanying management discussion and analysis. According to the update, the Annual Financial Statement represents Geyser’s transitional fiscal year following its RTO and change in the fiscal year end, which is further described in the Notice of Change in Corporate Structure filed on the company's SEDAR profile. “We are pleased with our progress in the first 8 months since completing the RTO.  Our subsidiary, 0957203 B.C. Ltd. dba Apothecary Botanicals, through its strong management, has been…

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FridayJul 26, 2019 3:12 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Upholds Commitment to Quality amid CBD Shortage

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, remains dedicated to maintaining its high standards in the midst of a growing cannabis supply gap. An article discussing the company reads, “TGOD is one of three organic cannabis growers in Canada. No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers are used in the company’s growing process. The company is also dedicated to creating a smaller environmental footprint by using less water and energy, low-cost power solutions and smarter efficient packaging. By growing organically and at low costs, TGOD’s final product demands a premium in the market, thereby…

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FridayJul 26, 2019 9:42 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Gains Access to 60,000kg of CBD-rich Hemp through New Advance Purchase Agreement

Organigram Holdings (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, this morning announced that it has entered into an advance payment and purchase agreement with 703454 N.B. Inc. (carrying on business as 1812 Hemp). In accordance with the agreement, OGI will pre-fund hemp purchases to receive access to as much as 60,000 kilograms of dried hemp flower to be harvested during 2019 for extraction into cannabidiol (“CBD”) isolate. In January, the company entered into a purchase agreement with 1812 Hemp which granted OGI the first a right of first refusal on 1812 Hemp’s…

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ThursdayJul 25, 2019 10:44 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Launches California-Wide Advertising Campaign

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the U.S., this morning announced that it has launched its first California-wide marketing campaign with billboards and other out-of-home media secured in highly trafficked areas across San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. The placements emphasize each of the moods - Balance, Uplift and Unwind – that are highlighted by the company’s new easy-to-use cannabis system that focuses on the science behind different THC and CBD combinations. Jill Greenberg, an artist well-known for her work with celebrities and large CPG and media brands, captured photography for the…

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