CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayNov 10, 2020 10:38 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Reports Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Voting Results

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a global diversified portfolio of distinct businesses, products and brands, today announced detailed voting results from its 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that was held on November 9, 2020. Among other highlights, Michael La Brier, Beena Goldenberg, Jackie Poriadjian-Asch, Ronald Factor, Colin Moore and Kenneth R. McKinnon were elected to the company’s board of directors. The newly elected board members will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders, or until their successors are elected or appointed. In addition, KPMG LLP were reappointed as auditors of the company to hold…

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ThursdayNov 05, 2020 10:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) to Release Q3 Results, Host Conference Call

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified organically grown cannabis, announced that it will release its third quarter financial results following the market close on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. In addition, the company will hold a conference call with analysts beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Interested parties may join the call by dialing 1-416-764-8688 (Local – Toronto) or 1-888-390-0546 (Toll Free – North America) and entering conference ID 68691087. An audiocast of the conference call will be available on a listen-only basis at https://cnw.fm/4SEVN. Scheduled speakers are…

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WednesdayNov 04, 2020 1:28 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Announces Its Alkaline88 Product Reaches No. 1 Spot at KeHE Winter Show

The Alkaline Water Company’s (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) flagship brand, Alkaline88(r), was the No. 1 item by cases sold at the recent KeHE Virtual Winter Show. The company produces premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88, A88 Infused(TM) and A88CBD(TM), respectively. Held Oct. 5–12, 2020, the winter show is sponsored by KeHE, which has a nationwide distribution network comprised of an estimated 12,000 customers representing more than 30,000 accounts. KeHE distributes natural, organic, specialty and fresh products to chain and independent grocery and natural food stores, as well as other specialty product retailers…

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MondayNov 02, 2020 2:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Prioritizes Quality Through ‘The Future of Genetics’ Approach

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company located in Canada, places a top priority on producing premium-quality cannabis strains and products. In fact, while competitors may strive to be the largest cannabis grower, Pac Roots, with its slogan proclaiming “the Future of Genetics,” maintains that the quality of the product is paramount. A recent article discussing this reads, “Pac Roots achieves its goal of producing the highest-quality cannabis by relying on superior genetics, following optimized farming systems and growing in carefully selected cultivation sites. The company’s commitment to superior genetics is represented by its strategic licensing agreement with…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 2:27 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extracts Technologies Inc. Leveraging Growing Acceptance of ‘Nature’s Miniature Pharmaceutical Factories’

Pure Extracts, a private, plant-based extraction company, is leveraging growing acceptance by mainstream science and the general public to further develop and commercialize functional and medicinal mushroom products on a global scale. World-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets describes mushrooms as “nature’s miniature pharmaceutical factories” (https://www.cnw.fm/tfyVd). Studied extensively for their various health benefits, current research suggests different varieties of mushrooms may help to improve memory (https://www.cnw.fm/siSzj), mental cognition (https://www.cnw.fm/v1f8a) and to alleviate the symptoms of depression (https://www.cnw.fm/91F8j). Further, “Psychedelic” varieties such as psilocybin – or “magic mushrooms” – are increasingly being studied for possible medical benefits in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder,…

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FridayOct 30, 2020 10:39 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Announces PharmHouse Commencement of SISP

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, on Thursday announced that PharmHouse Inc., its 49%-owned joint venture, has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to commence its Sale and Investor Solicitation Process ("SISP"). According to the update, the SISP is intended to solicit interest in, and opportunities for, a sale of or investment in all or part of PharmHouse's assets or business. This may include a restructuring, recapitalization or other form of reorganization. PharmHouse has engaged BMO Capital Markets ("BMO") to lead the SISP with oversight from Ernst and Young Inc.…

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ThursdayOct 29, 2020 3:37 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Announces Addition of BettermentRS, a Leading CBD Distributor

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products, has added health and wellness, CBD-focused, direct-store delivery (DSD) distributor BettermentRS to its list of distributors. The move will enhance WTER’s convenience and grocery store CBD-sales growth. Based on recent research, sales of hemp-derived CBD products in the United States totaled $4.2 billion in 2019, which represents a 562% increase over the previous year. During the same period, sales of CBD products at c-stores and gas stores grew by more than 2,275%, topping out $122 million. The research also noted that…

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ThursdayOct 29, 2020 2:00 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) Secures $11.5M in Upsized Public Offering

Willow Biosciences (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF), a Vancouver, Canada-based company focused on manufacturing pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids via synthetic biology, has closed its previously announced upsized public offering of 17,692,307 units of the company, each at a price of $0.65, including 2,307,692 units issued pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option. The company secured aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $11.5 million in the offering. Williow Biosciences expects to use net proceeds for the commercialization of cannabigerol (“CBG”) and other portfolio cannabinoids of the company, general and administrative expenses, working capital and general corporate purposes. To view the full press release,…

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TuesdayOct 27, 2020 10:35 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Global Inc. (CBGL) Announces Research Partnership to Develop Cannabinoid Infusion Techniques

Cannabis Global (OTC: CBGL), a cannabinoid and hemp-extract, science-forward company developing infusion and delivery technologies, has formed a key research relationship with Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA). MCOA joins the Project Varin research and development program, along with already existing partner Natural Plant Extract of California Inc. ("NPE"). The companies are collaborating on the development of new protocols and techniques for food and beverage cannabinoid infusion. Recently the program has created highly loaded cannabinoid nano units made from all-natural ingredients. These nano units will allow product formulators to create foods and beverages with clean labels and without bitter…

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ThursdayOct 22, 2020 1:32 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Forms New Partnership with KOA(R) and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park(TM) Camp-Resorts

The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline and flavored-infused drinking waters and CBD-infused products, today announced that it is now an approved vendor for Kampgrounds of America (“KOA”(R)) and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park(TM) Camp-Resorts. “We are pursuing some exciting growth opportunities in the hospitality segment and are thrilled to announce our newest partnership with two of North America’s leading family camping destination providers,” WTER president and CEO Ricky Wright said in the press release. “There are approximately 82 million camper households in the U.S., and the recent pandemic-related travel limitations are drawing more…

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