CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayJun 26, 2018 10:00 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Appoints New Director of Operations

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced its appointment of Kyp Rowe as its new director of operations. Per the update, Rowe will play a key role in Choom’s strategic development moving forward, leading the company’s premium craft cannabis cultivation strategy in support of its retail roll-out for the Canadian recreational market. “Bringing Kyp onboard significantly strengthens our team as we continue to prepare for when the Canadian recreational cannabis market commences on October 17, 2018,” Chris Bogart, president and CEO of Choom, stated in the news release. “Kyp brings over 20…

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MondayJun 25, 2018 12:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Advances Company Know-how with New Advisory Board Member

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) recently announced that it has added Derek Pedro to its advisory board, furthering the company’s expertise as it develops its software platform for licensed producers and industry stakeholders. An article discussing the company reads: “BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has named Derek Pedro, an industry veteran of the legalized cannabis industry in Canada, to its advisory board. For joining the advisory board, Pedro will receive 500,000 stock options.  A master grower, Pedro is particularly interested in protection of the IP of cannabis producers, as well as governmental tracking of cannabis shipments worldwide. These are issues that…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 11:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Develops Safe, Dependable Blockchain Platform

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) has developed a blockchain platform that can be trusted to provide both safety and reliability. An article discussing the company reads: “The BLOCKStrain platform aims to provide the integrity that the current system so sorely lacks. It goes further by ensuring product authenticity and IP protection, with a genetics verification process. Producers and marketers can take advantage of this novel methodology by submitting the lab results of tested samples to BLOCKStrain. Each time an item is tested and verified by the network, a registration affidavit is auto-generated and given a unique “BLOCKStrain Address,” along with a…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 9:52 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) Details Plans for Additional Cannabis Production Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its decision to add a 287,245 sq. ft. purpose-built facility on its Valleyfield property capable of producing 40,000 kg of premium organic cannabis. Per the update, this new facility will be dedicated to the company’s beverage division, and it will increase TGOD’s fully-funded capacity to 170,000 kg. TGOD intends to use excess cash raised in its IPO and subsequent bought deal financings to fund the construction of this new facility. “With the legalization of cannabis announced on June 20th, and Premier Justin…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 3:04 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Takes Aim at Massive Alternative Medicines Market

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is pursuing therapies for a variety of physical ailments through nature-centric research. An article discussing the company reads: “PreveCeutical’s drive to develop its Nature Identical line of biopharmaceuticals positions it to take advantage of the mainstreaming of the complementary and alternative medicine market, a sector that’s expected to generate $196.87 billion in revenues by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. (http://cnw.fm/vkGK0). The market has been driven by the popularity of herbal dietary supplements and other wellness therapies like yoga and acupuncture, but the recent global clamor for…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 1:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Aphria Inc. (TSX: APH) (OTC: APHQF) Subsidiary Obtains First Cannabis Import License Issued by the Malta Medicines Authority

Aphria Inc. (TSX: APH) (OTC: APHQF) recently announced that its Malta-based subsidiary, ASG Pharma ("ASG"), has received the first import license for medical cannabis issued by the Malta Medicines Authority. The license enables ASG, a high-capacity EU GMP-certified lab, to import medical cannabis for analytical testing and research. The receipt of the license marks a significant milestone for the company, positioning ASG at the forefront of testing, research and development of medical cannabis in Europe. "Our EU GMP-certified lab in Malta will not only be a leading European center for R&D and testing, but also will provide a gateway to…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 11:38 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) to Serve Domesticated Animals via CBD-based Suite of Products

Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) has a suite of CBD-based pet products in development, targeting indications such as inflammation, post-surgical pain and joint pain, as well as skin disorders. An article discussing the company reads: “Pivot recently announced that it was accelerating development of its CBD pet product line, which will be marketed under the name ‘Pivot Naturals For Pets’ (http://cnw.fm/hSV8h). This product line will include capsules and sachets to deliver bio-available CBD, using Pivot’s proprietary and patented Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis powder. In addition, the company is using its Thrudermic Transdermal Nanotechnology to develop and commercialize a series…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 9:47 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) and Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Post Update on New Brunswick Project

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) and joint venture partner Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) this morning posted an update on their hemp project in northeast New Brunswick. Per the update, the companies recently completed the planting of 125 acres of industrial hemp at the project location and were awarded a grant of $10,750 from the New Brunswick Department of Aquaculture, Agriculture and Fisheries (“DAAF”) to support demonstration projects it will undertake during the current cropping season. The grant will be used to study the impact of the European Corn Borer (“ECB”) on the…

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WednesdayJun 20, 2018 1:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Continues to Develop Potential Uses of Patented Technology

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) has developed and is already licensing DehydraTECH™, a technology that improves the bio-absorption and bioavailability of ingestible substances. A recent article discussing the company’s unique technology reads: “Application of the technology extends beyond nicotine to non-psychoactive cannabinoids, vitamins and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and Lexaria has licensed the technology to a number of companies, including chocolate maker Nuka Enterprises; cannabis beverage manufacturer GP Holdings; and Biolog, which markets hemp-based, cannabidiol (CBD)-infused products and vitamins. Lexaria is expected to sign 6-12 more licensing agreements in 2018. These are typically six-figure contracts in the first…

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WednesdayJun 20, 2018 1:31 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Progresses in Hemp Cultivation

British Columbia-based hemp cultivation company Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) is devoted to building a portfolio of hemp-focused businesses that aim to produce the ancient, versatile crop. An article discussing the company reads: “Global Hemp Group was founded in 2014 with Canadian headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, and additional base operations in Montreal and Los Angeles. Its hemp cultivation efforts are initially focused on the production of high quality sustainable raw materials and non-psychotropic cannabidiol (CBD) oil, as well as other cannabinoids, with no intoxicating effects. Global Hemp Group’s collaboration with other companies is an integral…

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