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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 12:49 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) Evaluates Opportunity in the Evolving Cannabis Market

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is the latest beverage company assessing its options in the ever-evolving cannabis market and is presently in talks with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF), according to BNN Bloomberg. A recent article by Jen Skerritt and Craig Giammona on Bloomberg.com titled, “Coca-Cola Is Eyeing the Cannabis Market” highlights the company’s potential decision to join the growing ranks of mainstream businesses investing in the cannabis sector. Per the article, Coca-Cola is particularly interested in drinks infused with non-psychoactive cannabinoid (“CBD”). “We are closely watching the growth of non-psychoactive CBD as an ingredient in functional wellness beverages around…

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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 10:55 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Acquires Canna Brands Portfolio

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company, this morning announced that its strategic acquisition of the Canna Brands Portfolio. The acquisition centers on three core products including Cannagram, Myijuana and the CoursePro Academy. Cannagram, which will be rebranded Cannagram Services, is a flagship platform that extends brand awareness and cross-portfolio resources while combining advanced communications and financial services to meet the needs of the cannabis industry. Myijuana is a destination portal encompassing news, reviews, e-commerce and dynamic content curation. Lastly, the CoursePro Academy enables a variety of subject matter experts to create, publish, manage and sell…

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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 10:35 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Footprint in Cruise Line Industry through CLR Roasters Division

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it has expanded its footprint in the cruise line industry by adding another prestigious brand to its hospitality business. Per the update, the two-year contract with the company’s CLR Roasters division includes coffee for the crew of 60 ships that represent an employee base of over 60,000 people from over 100 countries, as well as the passengers of three luxury cruise ships. “We are very proud of the footprint we have established in the cruise line industry and this new contract establishes us as a worldwide player…

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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 10:07 am

CBDNewsBreaks – NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Inks National JV Marketing Deal with Nichols Publishing Company

NUGL (OTC: NUGL), the cannabis industry’s new standard of technology, this morning announced that it has entered into a joint venture (“JV”) marketing agreement with Nichols Publishing Company that will expand the reach of NUGL’s cannabis and indoor gardening search app. Nichols Publishing Company is the publisher of Garden & Greenhouse and Professional Marijuana Grower magazines. As the first account under the joint marketing agreement with NUGL, Nichols has signed Left Coast Wholesale, a California-based distributor of high-quality gardening and hydroponic equipment supplies that has relationships with over 500 hydro stores nationwide. Understanding the potential to raise awareness for brands…

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TuesdaySep 18, 2018 9:27 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Applies for Master Retail License in Manitoba’s Request for Proposal

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has applied for a master retail license in Manitoba's Request for Proposal ("RFP") to sell recreational cannabis following the upcoming recreational legalization on October 17th. If granted, the license would enable Choom to run an e-commerce platform and operate retail cannabis stores within the province. "Manitoba represents another step in our strategy to build one of the largest private retail networks across Canada and establishing Choom as a dominant Canadian cannabis brand. The RFP process is highly competitive and receiving one of the master…

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MondaySep 17, 2018 9:08 am

CBDNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Opens Sales and Support Office in Richmond, British Columbia

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), the premier financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors, this morning announced the opening of its new sales and support office in Richmond, British Columbia. Per the update, the new office is located in the heart of Richmond’s busy financial district in the Pacific Business Centre, a prime location that’s in close proximity to major Canadian banks, SkyTrain stations, shopping plazas and the neighboring Service Canada Centre. “With ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.'s long history of delivering quality, innovative subscription and educational services to Chinese globally, we are pleased to announce the Company's expansion of its physical presence to British…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 9:32 am

CBDNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses LastMile Delivery in Interview on MoneyTV

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) was a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program discussing “money and what makes it happen.” In this week’s episode, SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht discussed a variety of topics, including the recent launch of LastMile Delivery. “Almost a year ago we started to build out the LastMile with our programmers in Vietnam, and we finished it and we're so excited,” SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht stated in the interview. “We really built it for the dispensaries, so when someone ordered cannabis they can see exactly when…

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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 1:40 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – 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

CBDNewsBreaks – 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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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 10:11 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) CEO Appointed to Board of Directors of Direct Selling Association

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that the company’s chief executive officer, Steve Wallach, has been appointed to the Direct Selling Association (“DSA”) Board of Directors. The DSA is a national trade association that represents the direct selling industry and advocates on behalf of its 200-plus member companies. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve on the DSA Board of Directors," Youngevity International CEO Steve Wallach stated in the news release. "I look forward to helping advance the association's global membership initiatives and being at the forefront of positive change in our industry." To…

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