CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayOct 20, 2020 1:34 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extract Technologies Inc. Looks to Production of Highest-Quality FSO

Pure Extract, a private, plant-based extraction company, was recently awarded a Standard Processing License by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act. Following this significant milestone, Pure Extracts will now proceed with application to Health Canada for a Natural Health Products Site License at its purpose-built extraction facility while adhering to EU Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”). This will help to enable the company to extract its full spectrum oil (“FSO”) to the highest-possible quality. “We are thrilled to be commencing production in our new, EU-GMP compliant, purpose-built facility,” stated Pure Extracts founder and COO Doug Benville in a recent article discussing…

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MondayOct 19, 2020 2:16 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Expanding Portfolio Across Key Locations

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company located in Canada, is dedicated to building a portfolio of valuable long-term income-producing and development assets. In addition to its latest acquisition of 250 acres of land in the premium Fraser Valley, the company is also expanding its portfolio across British Columbia. This includes PACR’s acquisition of a 60% interest in a 100-acre joint venture hemp project in Rock Creek and the company’s continued development stages to create an indoor facility in Lake Country. “Between the Fraser Valley and Rock Creek, B.C., which both rank at the top of the charts…

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WednesdayOct 14, 2020 3:31 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extract Technologies Inc. Eyes Opportunity as Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treating Depression

Pure Extract Technologies, a private, plant-based extraction company, is positioned for opportunity as interest grows in the psychedelic and functional mushrooms sector. Recent groundbreaking research indicates that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may be effective in treating depression, a debilitating disorder that plagues an estimated 300 million people across the United States. According to a recent National Centre for Mental Health (“NCMH”) article, “a small number of studies have been conducted trialing psilocybin on patients with treatment-resistant depression.” Test results showed a significant decrease in depression scores after only one week to three months, with the majority of participants experiencing reduced depression severity…

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WednesdayOct 14, 2020 1:19 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Expands Flagship Brand to Fill the Void in Club Market, Specialty Retailers

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 its new 2-liter six-pack packaging for its flagship brand, Alkaline88(R), will now be carried by HomeGoods stores across 500 nationwide locations. “We are excited to announce that our new 2-liter six-pack offering for our core brand, Alkaline88, will be available at HomeGoods stores nationwide,” WTER president and CEO Ricky Wright said in the press release. “This unique six-pack complements our existing line-up, especially our single-serve offerings, which continue to do well in the current environment. The…

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FridayOct 09, 2020 3:00 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Believes Quality is Key in Growing Sector

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR), a Canadian company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products, has taken steps for strategic positioning as the cannabis sector trends upward. The company’s first step in distinction begins with its focus and expertise in cultivating quality flower. A recent article discussing this reads, “Pac Roots is dedicated to delivering the finest cannabis genetics to its consumers, preserving the excellence of its carefully cultivated elite strains while also working to introduce superior new strains. While some companies may strive to be the largest cannabis grower, Pac Roots believes that the quality of the product is paramount.”…

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FridayOct 09, 2020 10:29 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Provides Update on Portfolio Expansion in the US

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, today provided an update on the progress of three of its portfolio companies in U.S. markets. The updates come only weeks before the U.S. election, where six states will vote on cannabis legalization initiatives and the potential power shift at the federal level could lead to more progressive policies for the industry. Among the highlights, Canopy Rivers announced the following: TerrAscend Corp. commenced sales from its newly expanded State Flower cultivation facility in San Francisco; High Beauty Inc. introduced canBE, a new line of natural, aloe-based products…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 1:35 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Announces Board Appointment of Seasoned Retail Veteran

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 the appointment of retail industry veteran Frank Lazaran to its board of directors, effective Oct. 8, 2020. Lazaran will serve on the company’s audit and compensation committees. Simultaneous to the appointment, Bruce Leitch has decided to step down from the company's board of directors to focus on other business endeavors. “On behalf of the board, we are delighted to welcome Frank Lazaran as a full-time member of The Alkaline Water Company's Board of Directors,” WTER Chairman of…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 1:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extract Technologies Inc. Positioning as Research Looks to the ‘Magic’ in Mushrooms

Pure Extract Technologies, a private, plant-based extraction company, is positioning for opportunity amid the ramping up of next-generation research regarding potential benefits of functional mushrooms and psilocybin compounds. The company is pursuing a Natural Health Products Site License from Health Canada to buy, sell and produce functional mushroom products in an EU-GMP-compliant environment. This will position Pure Extracts to partner with organizations that plan to develop both functional and psychedelic products. The timing appears optimal as further studies aim to explore the benefits of psychedelics, including potential anti-tumor effects, improved immune function, mental wellness, detoxification and more. A recent article…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 10:37 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) to Support Research on Therapeutic Potential of Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoids

Willow Biosciences (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF), a Vancouver, Canada-based company focused on manufacturing pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids via synthetic biology, today announced its partnership with researchers at the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary. According to the update, the collaboration is designed to study the therapeutic potential of non-psychoactive cannabinoids in relation to intestinal inflammation, abdominal pain and depression. Alberta Innovates financially supports these studies that involve laboratory testing in preclinical models of disease. Willow will be providing four different, non-plant derived cannabinoids for use in the study, which is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2020. “Willow…

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TuesdayOct 06, 2020 1:25 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc.’s (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) A88 Infused(TM) Grabbing Shelf Space in Trend Expected to Accelerate

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 its A88 Infused(TM) brand is gaining ground in the fast-growing flavored water market. According to the update, A88 Infused flavored water is widely available through multiple channel partners across various trades. “Demand for our single-serve offerings are at an all-time high, and we are rapidly growing shelf space for our A88 Infused flavored waters,” WTER president and CEO Ricky Wright said in the press release. “Our channel partners are some of the leading players in the…

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