CannabisNewsBreaks

FridaySep 14, 2018 11:20 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH™ Leverages Need for Speed in Fast-Track Drug Delivery

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is leveraging the need for speed in the likes of Formula One racing with its innovative drug delivery platform. A recent article discussing the company’s DehydraTECH™ reads, “In recent in vivo tests, the technology delivered 203 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of nicotine in 15 minutes, 70 percent more than the control. Such rapidity may rival smoking; particularly as new research (http://cnw.fm/gi1Aw) suggests that ‘nicotine takes much longer than previously thought to reach peak levels in the brains of cigarette smokers.’ For tobacco industry giants on the search for safer delivery methods than smoking, the DehydraTECH™…

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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 1:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.’s (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Market Cap Surpasses $2 Billion

Owing to recent surges in the price of its Canadian-listed shares, The Green Organic Dutchman’s (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) market cap recently exceeded $2 billion. Following shortly after the company’s May 2018 initial public offering (“IPO”), this milestone positions TGOD among some of the burgeoning cannabis industry’s most familiar names, including Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) and TGOD investor Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF). In addition, TGOD recently launched a premium, certified organic cannabis brand. The company’s timely launch lines up with Canadian Organic Week, an annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country.…

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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 12:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Corp. and AIM2 Ventures Inc. (TSXV: AIMB.P) Shareholders Vote in Favor of Qualifying Transaction

Canopy Rivers Corporation and AIM2 Ventures Inc. (TSXV: AIMB.P) (“AIM2”) recently announced that the shareholders of the respective companies have voted in favor of all matters concerning the companies’ business combination that will result in in a reverse take-over (“RTO”) of AIM2 by Canopy Rivers. The transaction will also constitute AIM2’s qualifying transaction. AIM2 shareholders also agreed to all matters at the meeting including increasing the size of the AIM2 board, the election of all proposed board members, the name change to Canopy Rivers Inc., the consolidation of its existing common shares on a 26.565 for 1 basis, the adoption…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 10:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces Launch of Certified Organic Cannabis Brand

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced the launch of its premium, certified organic cannabis brand. Per the update, this preeminent launch coincides with Canadian Organic Week, the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. As part of the launch, TGOD is selecting 200 beta patients to experience its product this coming January. Applicants will be selected from the company's Founder's Club enrollment program. “We are thrilled to launch our premium organic brand of TGOD products with a focus on providing the highest-quality cannabis…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 10:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Launches Oki Brand

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium food and beverage company, this morning announced the launch of its "Oki" brand. Comprised of a line of functional beverages and supplements infused with active hemp extract, the Oki brand will be sold in up to 2,400 specialty store locations in the United States. All Oki brand products contain non-GMO organic ingredients and are packaged in 100% recyclable glass containers. Oki beverages are infused with 10 mg of active hemp extract per bottle and Oki supplements are available in tinctures or capsules that range in doses from 600-1800 total mg of active…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 9:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) Posts Letter to Shareholders

FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning issued a letter to its shareholders which includes a summary of the year so far and details of the company’s plans for the remainder of 2018. “As you may expect we have a bullish outlook on the industry. We’ve seen very high valuations in publicly listed Canadian cannabis companies and believe the U.S. market is in its infancy with the big gains still to come,” FinCanna Capital president and CEO Andriyko Herchak stated in the news release. “Our share price performance to…

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TuesdaySep 11, 2018 2:02 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corp.’s Experienced Executive Team Attracts Attention Prior to RTO

The Flowr Corp., a vertically-integrated Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, was recently highlighted in an article discussing noteworthy players in the cannabis industry on Benzinga.com titled, “Pot Stocks, ETFs, Top News And Data From The Cannabis Industry This Week” authored by Javier Hasse. Among other highlights, the article mentioned Flowr’s recently closed offering of subscription receipts, which raised approximately C$36 million ahead of the company’s planned reverse takeover (“RTO”) anticipated to take place early to mid-September. “On the private side, MedReleaf founders have moved on to build the Flowr Corp. and maybe they can repeat the…

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MondaySep 10, 2018 9:14 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) to Present Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on September 12

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced that it will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on September 12, 2018, at 2:30 PM ET. Per the update, the conference will be a live, interactive online event that invites investors to ask the company questions in real-time – both in the presentation hall and at the association’s “virtual trade booth.” Those interested in participating are encouraged to pre-register and run the online system check at http://cnw.fm/5aZtv. TGOD’s recent corporate highlights include its completion of a record-breaking IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange…

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FridaySep 07, 2018 9:17 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Announces Strategic Additions to Patent Portfolio

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a drug delivery platform innovator, this morning announced strategic additions to its patent portfolio. Per the update, three new Australian patents were recently granted to Lexaria by the Australian Patent Office, bringing the company’s total number of issued patents to eight, including four in the U.S. and four in Australia. All eight patents are within Lexaria's first patent family, "Food and Beverage Compositions Infused With Lipophilic Active Agents and Methods of Use Thereof." Additionally, the company received two new Notices of Allowance from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for pending patent applications,…

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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 11:14 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Innovative Platform Delivers IP Tracking to the Cannabis Industry

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) is providing the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property (“IP”) for the cannabis industry. A recent article discussing the company’s innovative platform reads: “The chance to be part of this lucrative market presents an irresistible opportunity, and BLOCKStrain offers the ability to register and track cannabis intellectual property (IP) from “genome to sale,” providing unprecedented benefits to everyone involved, from the cultivation and processing to the sale and use of the plant. … Using BLOCKStrain, growers can identify and protect the different strains of cannabis they develop, establishing irrevocable rights to their…

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