CannabisNewsBreaks

MondayFeb 25, 2019 1:07 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Increases Operating Capacity at Hamilton Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) recently issued an update regarding the construction at its Valleyfield, Quebec, and Hamilton, Ontario, facilities. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Regarding the Hamilton operations, TGOD has modified major systems from the original design. Furthermore, the company has re-engineered the whole harvesting process to enhance production uptime and facility throughput. Therefore, this has resulted in increased productive capacity from 14,000 kg to 17,500 kg. TGOD has grown and successfully harvested numerous crops in the pilot facility. It has also stored product for its forthcoming medical…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:53 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Partners with Flora Research Laboratories for QA and Product Testing

Premium functional food and beverage company Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) this morning announced its entry into a new partnership with Flora Research Laboratories (“FRL”), a leading provider of analytical testing and consulting services to the natural products, active hemp extract (hemp CBD) and dietary supplements industry. According to the update, the partnership will focus on quality assurance and product testing for Phivida's active hemp extract infused premium beverages and clinical products. "We are really excited to be working with FRL as they share our same values when it comes to quality and transparency," Phivida President and CEO…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:32 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Client Wildflower Brands Provides Swag for 2019 Oscars

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) yesterday announced that its client, Wildflower Brands, was selected to provide gifts for the nominees, presenters and talent staying at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles for the 2019 Oscars. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, in 2012, Wildflower Brands Inc.’s (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) products incorporate the synergistic effects of plants and their extracts. This year’s Four Seasons Hollywood Swag Bag included an assortment of Wildflower CBD products, with the hemp-based offerings containing less than .03 percent THC. The company's Cool Stick offers quick and convenient relief from muscle, joint and…

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FridayFeb 22, 2019 12:18 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Issues Update on Jamaican Operations

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today provided a detailed update regarding its Jamaican partner Epican Medicinals Ltd., a fully integrated cannabis company with cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and retail distribution licenses. TGODF acquire a 49.18% interest in Epican in June 2018 and has seen substantial progress toward expanding cultivation, opening additional retail dispensaries, and creating a leadership position in Jamaica's medical cannabis market. Among other highlights from the update, the company reported that it has accelerated productive capacity while building inventory in preparation of its planned retail expansion. It has secured locations…

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FridayFeb 22, 2019 11:03 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Emphasis on Product Quality Positions the Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) for Success as the Cannabis Sector Swells

By upholding its focus on exclusively providing premium cannabis products, the Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is slated to excel in the ever-growing cannabis market. The Canadian licensed producer recently revealed its plans to expand its product line by selling a variety of its high-quality cannabis in clone and seed form. An article further discussing the company reads, “Company co-CEO Tom Flow announced the venture in a news release that highlights Flowr’s emphasis on growing only premium cannabis using non-irradiated production methods that generate high crop yields at low operating costs. . . . ‘This is an exciting and…

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FridayFeb 22, 2019 10:56 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Testing Trademarked Infrared Heat Therapy with CBD as Potential Pain Treatment

Medical device innovator Therma Bright (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) is testing its trademarked infrared heat therapy with cannabidiol (“CBD”) to find nonaddictive solutions for general and chronic pain. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Therma Bright is also preparing to test its thermal technologies in concert with the nonaddictive cannabidiol hemp-derivative in search of a response to general or chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritic pain and other orthopedic concerns (http://cnw.fm/UFzP2). The company announced that it had developed its first prototype in December and that it aims to develop a pain therapy that will use creams, gels or salves.…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 2:21 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Solidifies Position in Cannabis Beverage Industry through Additions to Leadership Team

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) expanded its leadership team recently to strengthen its leading position as a cannabis beverage formulation company. In December 2018, the company announced that Bryan Semkuley would be joining the company as president (http://cnw.fm/587Fc). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Commercial innovation, the establishment of new channel relationships and product development are three primary areas in which Semkuley has extensive experience. Before joining Sproutly, he served as vice president, global innovation/industrial sector at Kimberly-Clark. . . . At Sproutly, Semkuley will focus on the execution of key strategic objectives such as becoming a…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 1:25 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Capitalizing on Budding Global Cannabis Demand through Multipronged Approach

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis company, holds an advantageous position to capitalize on the growing global demand for medical and recreational cannabis. The company’s multipronged approach consists of strategic acquisitions, cultivating the highest-quality product and creating trusted global brands. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The first goal of the company, ensuring the highest-quality product, is achieved through its hydroponic growth technique. When a plant is grown hydroponically, nutrients and moisture are fed to an already exposed root, as opposed to touching soil, rock or another material. Benefits of hydroponically grown plants abound, including higher…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 12:15 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Beverage Trade Network Issues Update Ahead of Cannabis Drinks Expo

Beverage Trade Network (“BTN”) this morning issued a news release detailing the upcoming Cannabis Drinks Expo, which is hailed as the first-ever event focusing on the cannabis-infused beverage industry. Per the update, the trade event is scheduled to take place on July 25, 2019, in San Francisco. BTN notes that the Cannabis Drinks Expo will give the worldwide drinks industry, and North America in particular, an opportunity to come together and look at ways to address the legalization of cannabis while examining avenues to protect the future of the larger beverage industry. In addition to a trade show floor, the…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 11:50 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (PBIO) CBD Oil Solutions Meet Nanoemulsion Specifications, Exhibit Minimal CBD Loss in Lab Testing

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, today announced that analytical testing on hemp-derived CBD oil processed via its Ultra Shear Technology(TM) (“UST”) platform confirms its unique ability to achieve challenging criteria for creating highly-effective “nanoemulsions” of CBD oil in water. Per the update, testing results confirm these capabilities without CBD loss or modification throughout the entire UST process, providing greater than 99 percent recovery. “We asked an independent, university-affiliated laboratory to determine the size of oil droplets achieved in UST-processed CBD…

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