CannabisNewsBreaks

FridayOct 12, 2018 10:56 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Seizing Opportunity as Public Opinion of CBD Improves

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) is a hemp-cultivated cannabinoid innovator poised to seize its opportunity to profit as the public becomes more accepting and understanding of the potential health benefits of cannabis. A recent article discussing the company reads: “While the idea of drinkable cannabis was once considered unthinkable among marijuana’s recreational smokers, recent studies have shown that beer consumption has decreased significantly in the United States where cannabis has been legalized  (http://cnw.fm/2gmHG), prompting industry efforts to combine the two products and retain the consumer base, or even increase it. … Cannabis’ reputation has transformed from that of…

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ThursdayOct 11, 2018 10:45 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Enters JV Targeting Mexican Medicinal Cannabis Market

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its entry into a strategic joint venture with LLACA Grupo Empresarial aimed at creating a 50/50-owned company to enter the medicinal cannabis market of Mexico. LLACA has developed proprietary distribution capabilities and has access to premier distributors with commercialized pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products providing access to 4,500 pharmacies and 3,100 supermarkets throughout Mexico. “This partnership combined with the recently proposed regulations for the Mexican medicinal cannabis market provides TGOD with a significant first mover advantage, at scale,” Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD,…

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ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:36 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) Investee Adds Taxation Reporting Technology to its Proprietary Compliance Platform

FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that its investee company ezGreen Compliance has expanded its proprietary Business Intelligence Dashboard (“BID”) by adding a new comprehensive taxation feature to automate crucial revenue reporting functionality. ezGreen Compliance provides a state-of-the-art enterprise compliance and point-of-sale (“POS”) software solution for licensed medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivators. ezGreen plans to roll out the new taxation feature as a fully integrated component of its BID to the company’s affiliate network comprised of more than 200 dispensary locations. Furthermore, ezGreen’s BID, which was developed…

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WednesdayOct 10, 2018 11:24 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Ships Initial Purchase Order from the NSLC

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, this morning reported that it has successfully shipped all the requested product from the initial purchase order of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (“NSLC”). The NSLC is the provincial authority that controls adult recreational-use cannabis sales and retail outlets in Nova Scotia. Flowr was selected by the NSLC in August to sell premium cannabis through the province’s retailer. “We’re very pleased the NSLC recognized our ability to deliver high quality cannabis in the volumes it needs to meet the current demands of Nova Scotian consumers,” The Flowr Corporation Co-Founder…

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WednesdayOct 10, 2018 10:59 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Retains Leading New York-Based Communications Firm

Vertically integrated cannabis company Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) this morning announced its retention of KCSA Strategic Communications, a leading New York-based communications firm, to support its strategic communications and investor relations efforts in the United States. “We are pleased to have retained KCSA, a top New York PR/IR firm that represents some of the largest cannabis companies,” Dr. Anthony Holler, chairman and CEO of Sunniva, stated in the news release. “We are rapidly moving forward with our efforts to strategically position Sunniva as a vertically-integrated cannabis company in both Canada and California as we pursue growth opportunities… It…

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WednesdayOct 10, 2018 9:44 am

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

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning issued an update on its operations, including its international expansion efforts, ongoing facility construction, strategic brand development and aggressive talent acquisition ahead of a potential uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. The company also highlighted the $75 million bought deal financing that it originally announced last week. Per the update, this additional capital will be used to advance TGOD’s rapid and strategic international expansion plan, with the next phases of growth expected to focus on European and Latin American markets. The company…

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WednesdayOct 10, 2018 9:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Unveils Four New Subsidiary Companies

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced the creation of four new wholly-owned subsidiary companies: Lexaria CanPharm Corp., a Canadian company that provides DehydraTECH technology and other enhancements to the global cannabis industry; Lexaria Nicotine Corp., a US company with a global license to offer DehydraTECH technology to the global nicotine and tobacco industries; Lexaria Hemp Corp., a US company globally licensed to provide DehydraTECH to the burgeoning hemp-based foods and supplements industries; and Lexaria Pharmaceutical Corp., a US company internationally authorized to license DehydraTECH to the pharmaceutical sector, including pain relief, vitamins, hormone treatments, central nervous system…

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TuesdayOct 09, 2018 3:05 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) Technology Enables Consumers to Ensure Purchase of Safe, Quality-tested Products

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) is investing in technological means to offer the transparency desired by businesses and consumers within the cannabis pipeline amid recent lab testing concerns. Using its easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform, consumers are able to distinguish between high- and low-quality products. A recent article discussing the company reads: “BLOCKStrain’s proprietary technology will serve clients at both ends of the production pipeline and those in between. Growers want to know that their product is making it to market in good condition. Consumers want to know that the product they buy was manufactured by a company invested in…

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TuesdayOct 09, 2018 9:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) Enters Restructured Agreement with Cultivation Technologies Inc.

FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced that it has agreed to a restructured agreement (“RA”) with Cultivation Technologies Inc. (“CTI”) due to CTI’s re-focused business strategy towards extraction, manufacturing, and brand development. Per the agreement, CTI will pay FinCanna approximately $3.9 million as repayment of CTI’s outstanding secured loan. FinCanna will also receive payments equal to 3.44% of the consolidated topline revenue of CTI in perpetuity. CTI recently entered into a sale escrow agreement for $4 million for its 6-acre property in Coachella, California which is expected…

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MondayOct 08, 2018 1:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Strengthens IP Portfolio

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is building its strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio with two recent Notices of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) as well as the addition of three new patents in Australia. The company anticipates receiving additional patents in the U.S. by the end of the year. An article discussing Lexaria reads, “If all are issued, LXRP will then hold 12 issued patents within its first patent family, “Food and Beverage Compositions Infused With Lipophilic Active Agents and Methods of Use Thereof.” It would strengthen LXRP’s IP claims in both countries. All new…

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