CannabisNewsBreaks

FridayApr 26, 2019 3:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation’s (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Operational Efficiency to Rise as Completion of Facility Approaches

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian-licensed producer of premium cannabis products, recently detailed various milestones the company reached in the fourth quarter of 2018 and provided insight into upcoming activities. An article further discussing the company reads, “’The fourth quarter of 2018 marked a major milestone for Flowr, as we launched our medicinal and recreational sales channels after receiving our licenses in August 2018, and sold nearly 406 kilograms of premium cannabis, despite having only 20% of our grow rooms in Kelowna 1 operational during the quarter itself,’ Flowr Co-CEO Vinay Tolia said in a news release (http://cnw.fm/0Tang). .…

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FridayApr 26, 2019 2:25 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) to Revolutionize Cannabis Industry with Advanced Cultivation, Transformational Technologies

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) is a Canadian-licensed producer (“LP”) focused on developing and bringing to market consumer cannabis products with an emphasis on beverages. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Fundamentally, Sproutly is combining advanced cannabis cultivation and transformational technologies to redefine the cannabis industry. Via its acquisition of Infusion Biosciences, the company is bringing to market a patent-pending technology called the Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (APP) (http://cnw.fm/X7Vuu). Sproutly is the exclusive licensee of Infusion’s APP technology for the recovery of naturally water-soluble phytochemicals (Infuz2O). Sproutly also owns exclusive rights to the technology in Canada, Australia,…

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FridayApr 26, 2019 11:36 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Launches Oki Online Store, Offering Active Hemp Extract Infused Products

Premium functional food and beverage company Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) this morning announced the launch of its new and highly-anticipated online store, feelOki.com. Per the update, today’s launch will provide consumers located in the U.S. access to the company's Oki brand of premium beverages and supplements infused with active hemp extract. As an introductory offer, all orders over $59 will ship free to any location across the U.S. mainland, and any initial order for new customer account sign-ups will include a 10 percent discount. “Going to direct-to-consumer has always been a priority for us and our newly launched…

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FridayApr 26, 2019 10:51 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces European Subsidiary’s Receipt of Organic Certification

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced receipt of organic certification by its wholly owned subsidiary, HemPoland, from EKOGWARANCJA PTRE, the largest certification body supported by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. According to the update, HemPoland's facilities, production processes and product offerings are now certified organic. “We are incredibly excited that HemPoland's facilities, production and processes have received organic certification within Europe,” TGOD CEO Brian Athaide said in the news release. “This is a major point of differentiation that offers consumers a premium experience. We are proud…

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FridayApr 26, 2019 9:59 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Announces Expiration of Former Offer for Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA)

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) on Thursday announced the expiration of its formal offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA). According to the update, the company will not be taking up any Aphria shares as the offer conditions have not been met. As announced on April 15, 2019, Green Growth Brands and Aphria entered into an agreement to shorten the offer acceptance expiry time from 5:00 PM (Toronto time) on May 9, 2019 to 5:00 PM (Toronto time) on April 25, 2019. The company…

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ThursdayApr 25, 2019 10:34 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Canna Farms Receives Local Municipal Approval for B.C. Facility Expansion

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced receipt of local municipal approval for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canna Farms Limited, for its phase 5 expansion that will add to its Hope, B.C. facility an incremental 2,500 kilograms of indoor capacity. According to the update, the expansion, originally slated to begin construction in 2020, is now, pending regulatory approval, expected to be completed in late 2019 or early 2020. The expansion, with expected capital costs of $3.5 million, consists of 10,000 square feet of cultivation space and is expected to bring VIVO's total internal production capacity to 13,500 kilograms…

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ThursdayApr 25, 2019 9:45 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expands Advisory Board; Subsidiary Enters Beverage License Agreement

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) on Wednesday announced that, through its subsidiary Lexaria CanPharm ULC, it has entered a definitive 5-year agreement to provide Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology to a private California-based cannabis company. Under the agreement the cannabis company will utilize the technology in certain cannabis-based beverages to be produced and sold in the states of California and Nevada. DehydraTECH-enabled beverages are protected under Lexaria's many existing US-granted patents and may include any combination of ready-to-drink beverages such as non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits; cold or hot coffee or teas, sports…

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WednesdayApr 24, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: INNPF) (FRA: 71P) Completes Investment in Property with License Approvals for Cultivation, Processing

Innovative Properties Inc. d/b/a Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: INNPF) (FRA: 71P), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, this morning announced completion of its investment in a strategically located property based in Bangor City, Michigan. According to the update, the property has received municipal approvals for ten cultivation licenses and one processing license, allowing Nabis to grow indoor, outdoor and greenhouse cannabis with an unlimited stacking ability of cultivation licenses. “In early 2020, our Bangor property will become a critical cultivation center for our Michigan operations, with projected harvest…

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TuesdayApr 23, 2019 3:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Employs Unique Approach to the Surging CBD Industry

Geyser Brands (TSX.V: GYSR) was highlighted in an article today on StockHouse titled ‘Geyser Readies Itself for Oncoming CBD Boom’. Among other highlights, the article discussed GYSR’s strategic approach to the rising CBD industry. Through its unique strategy, the company is acquiring a portfolio of existing hemp and CBD product brands and preparing them for nano-emulsified CBD infusions. Geyser prides itself on its all-natural nano-emulsion technology for its conditions-based hemp seed oil products and budding CBD product line. “Our nano-emulsion technique is one of the few all-natural processes out there,” Geyser co-founder and CEO Andreas Thatcher stated in the article.…

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TuesdayApr 23, 2019 10:19 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Engages London-Based Agency Brandeavour for Brand Development

Geyser Brands (TSX.V: GYSR) this morning announced its engagement of the founder and CEO of Brandeavour Anthony Webb, brand expert and strategist, as its consultant of record for strategic branding and creative counsel. According to the update, services to be provided will include overall brand direction for Geyser Brands and its subsidiaries, as well as commercializing new brands. In addition, Brandeavour will work alongside Geyser Brands' strategic partner GetFresh Ventures, providing data-driven digital growth services for developing new channels to market. “The Geyser Brands team is thrilled to have Anthony on board and working to support our business and brand…

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