CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayOct 02, 2018 10:47 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Issues Response to DEA Rescheduling of CBD

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium functional food and beverage company, this morning issued a response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s recent decision to remove cannabis component cannabidiol from its Schedule I list of controlled substances. “We see this reclassification of CBD in pharmaceuticals as a good sign that will bolster the growing awareness of CBD as a substance that delivers many benefits, and opens the door for other CBD-based treatments, in line with the recent FDA approval of a drug to treat childhood epilepsy,” Jim Bailey, president and CEO of Phivida, stated in the news…

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MondayOct 01, 2018 2:45 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Subsidiary Makes Initial Shipment to the Ontario Cannabis Store

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), through subsidiary The Flowr Group (Okanagan) Inc., this morning announced that it has initiated product shipments to the Ontario Cannabis Store, the province’s sole legal online retailer for recreational cannabis, in anticipation of the scheduled October 17, 2018, opening of the adult-use market. “We’re very pleased to be supplying Flowr’s premium cannabis to the Ontario Cannabis Store,” Tom Flow, Flowr’s co-founder and president, stated in the news release. “Our flower is grown in facilities with proprietary designs and cultivation systems in the world famous Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, then hand trimmed and craft cured…

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FridaySep 28, 2018 11:52 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Achieves Successful Introduction of New Hemp-Infused Product Line into Target Market

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium functional food and beverage business, recently launched its “Oki” product line of drinks and supplements featuring hemp extracts into the mainstream market. An article discussing the company reads, “Phivida conducted extensive consumer research before the Oki product launch, during which it was able to align the product line with the ethos, habits and attitudes of its target market. The research revealed that consumers of active hemp extracts prioritize healthy lifestyles and seek out functional beverages. They are more likely to reject drinks that contain large amounts of sugar and processed ingredients, and…

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FridaySep 28, 2018 11:24 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR) Subsidiary Commences Direct Sales

The Flowr Corp. (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company, yesterday announced that its subsidiary, The Flowr Group (Okanagan) Inc., has launched direct sales of its FlowrRx brand medical cannabis to customers through its website, www.Flowr.ca. Per the update, the company will initially accept a limited number of customers, providing them with access to a wide range of cannabis strains. “FlowrRx's premium cannabis is grown to provide our clients with the medicinal benefits they seek and, most importantly for their care, a consistent experience,” Dr. Lyle Oberg, chief policy and medical officer of Flowr, stated in the news release. “We’re…

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FridaySep 28, 2018 9:55 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Announces Filing of New Strategic Patent Application

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a drug delivery platform innovator, this morning announced the filing of a new strategic patent application. Per the update, the new provisional patent application is entitled "Lipophilic Active Agent Infused Tobacco Leaves and/or Tobacco Materials and Methods of Use Thereof" and represents Lexaria’s tenth patent family, expanding the applicability of the already-patented DehydraTECH technological process to impart benefits to tobacco leaves that may be utilized to deliver compounds that may or may not include nicotine. Notably, Lexaria intends to manage between 150 and 200 patent applications around the world within two years. To…

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ThursdaySep 27, 2018 2:57 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR) Chairman Featured in Interview by CFN Media Group

Steve Klein, chairman of The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR), was featured in a recent interview published by CFN Media Group. Host Greg Hasty was on location at the Cannabrunch in New York City to speak with industry leaders and high net worth investors in the cannabis space. During his interview with the FLWR chairman, Klein speaks to the current state of the Canadian cannabis industry, as well as Flowr Corp.’s progress toward establishing a foothold in the market. “There’s a lot of things to be excited about right now,” Klein noted in the interview. “We’re finishing our 85,000-square-foot first facility…

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ThursdaySep 27, 2018 10:04 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Uplists to OTCQX Best Market

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced that it has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. VIVO moved to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. The company started trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “VVCIF”. “Our decision to move to the OTCQX® Best Market reflects the building interest in our story and will allow us to increase our exposure to the investment community, both in Canada and internationally,” VIVO Cannabis CEO Barry Fishman stated in the news release. “We are excited to increase liquidity and transparency for our shareholders through an established and respected…

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ThursdaySep 27, 2018 9:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Executes Cannabis Distribution Agreement with ParcelPal Technology Inc. (CSE: PKG) (FSE: PT0) (OTC: PTNYF)

British Columbia-based fully-integrated cannabis company Choom Holdings (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has entered into an agreement with ParcelPal Technology Inc. (CSE: PKG) (FSE: PT0) (OTC: PTNYF) for cannabis distribution. ParcelPal is a technology driven logistics company that joins consumers with local retailers to get their products delivered swiftly and affordably. Per the update, the two companies will work together to develop an ideal route for distribution of both mail order and same day delivery within several areas. The two companies will also certify that all products will be delivered in accordance with all pertinent regulations.…

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WednesdaySep 26, 2018 2:24 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Moving Closer to Full Vertical Integration in U.S. Cannabis Space

Sunniva’s (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) is moving closer to its key strategy in becoming a fully integrated cannabis company. CEO Dr. Anthony Holler reviews the company’s developments over the past six months in a recent article, which indicates, “We made great progress in Q2 2018 towards our goal of becoming a vertically integrated cannabis company in the U.S. In California, construction progressed at our phase one 325,000 square foot state-of-the-art Sunniva California Campus with completion targeted by the end of this year and first harvest expected in Q1 2019. Our extraction facility began generating revenue this quarter. We continue to…

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WednesdaySep 26, 2018 11:20 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR) Commences Trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange

The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR) today made its debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a significant step toward the company’s goal of “becoming one of Canada’s top licensed producers.” Founded by MedReleaf co-founder Tom Flow and a team of industry pioneers, successful start-up executives and top industry scientists, Flowr has a flagship cultivation facility spanning 85,000 square feet in Kelowna, British Columbia. A Forbes article published this morning notes increased activity in the cannabis sector, alongside a glance at Flowr’s strategies, operations and consumer demand for high-quality cannabis. To read the full Forbes article, visit http://cnw.fm/eC9UB To view the full…

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