CannabisNewsBreaks

MondayOct 08, 2018 1:51 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Strengthens IP Portfolio

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is building its strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio with two recent Notices of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) as well as the addition of three new patents in Australia. The company anticipates receiving additional patents in the U.S. by the end of the year. An article discussing Lexaria reads, “If all are issued, LXRP will then hold 12 issued patents within its first patent family, “Food and Beverage Compositions Infused With Lipophilic Active Agents and Methods of Use Thereof.” It would strengthen LXRP’s IP claims in both countries. All new…

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FridayOct 05, 2018 2:41 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Employs Enhanced Hybrid Aeroponic Method to Grow Organic Cannabis

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company, is utilizing a hybrid-aeroponic agriculture approach pioneered by NASA to grow cannabis and ensure quality in a controlled environment. An article discussing the company reads, “Using its hybrid-aeroponic system, Green Hygienics creates a sterile growing environment that produces consistent, high-quality product while maintaining the lowest possible carbon footprint. The state-of-the-art, quality-controlled commercial cultivation methodology assures production of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis at much higher yields and greatly reduced costs. The technology produces quality cannabis faster than traditional methods since it requires no natural sunlight, eliminating the limitations imposed by day/night cycles.…

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FridayOct 05, 2018 1:38 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Quickly Progresses Into a Global Strategic Growth Platform

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a unique investment and operating platform, has quickly advanced from its roots and recently began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company was originally founded to diversify Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) cannabis supply streams. A recent article discussing the company reads: “The Company is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. The Company works collaboratively with Canopy Growth to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. The Company has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that…

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FridayOct 05, 2018 11:01 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Raising Funds through Sale of Units

Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) recently revealed its intention to raise C$20 million through the sale of units of the company to a syndicate of underwriters, detailed in a company press release (http://cnw.fm/ZMw2T). The terms of the sale are an amendment of a previously announced agreement to sell 1.9 million units. An article discussing the company’s plan reads, “Sunniva announced that the syndicate will purchase 3.8 million units priced at C$5.27 per unit, an amendment of the previously publicized agreement which said that the syndicate was to buy 1.9 million units. Subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange,…

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FridayOct 05, 2018 10:53 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Adapts to Evolving Market with Brand Specific Strategy

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) is employing a proprietary branding and partnership model in an effort to adapt to the changing needs of the market as the cannabis industry evolves. A recent article discussing the company reads: “Cannabis Strategic plans to be at the forefront of this revolution as it incubates, develops and partners with category leaders within the cannabis sectors. The company pursues investment opportunities in the areas of real estate, cultivation, extraction, distribution, packaging, dispensary operations and branded products within the cannabis space, in addition to providing mentorship and a range of essential services to emerging and existing…

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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 3:04 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – American Premium Water Corp. (HIPH) Launches CBD Beverage as Cannabis Legalization Spreads

American Premium Water (OTC: HIPH) was highlighted in a publication by Cannagreed.com today, titled ‘Breaking News: Imminent Cannabis Legalization To Make Cannabis Industry Next Big Bio-Pharma Sector’. As the adoption of legalized marijuana continues to grow, beverage companies are entering the cannabis space through the development of CBD-infused beverages. The Cannagreed release follows the California-based company’s recent announcement of the launch of a CBD beverage of its own, LALPINA Hydro CBD. The new beverage is the first hydro-nano CBD infused beverage on the market, offering a superior delivery mechanism than traditional beverages or oils. In addition to potential acquisitions in…

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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 11:02 am

CBDNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Enters LOI to Acquire Penta 5 Group, Extensive Portfolio of Market-Ready Products

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) late Wednesday announced its entry into a letter of intent with Penta 5 Packaging Inc. and Penta 5 USA, LLC (together the “Penta 5 Group”) through which PreveCeutical intends to acquire the Penta 5 Group and its assets, including over 120 market-ready products and a 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art packaging facility. “The Transaction will significantly benefit PreveCeutical and its shareholders,” Stephen Van Deventer, chairman, CEO and president of PreveCeutical, stated in the news release. “The Penta 5 Group, led by R. Charles Murray, has recorded over 20 years of success…

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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 10:51 am

CBDNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Grants Incentive Stock Options; Names New Executive Team Member

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, has appointed Francesco Tallarico as general counsel and corporate secretary, effective October 1, 2018. David Miller, who served as the company’s corporate secretary before Tallarico joined the Flowr team, will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. "I am very pleased to welcome Francesco to the Flowr executive management team," Flowr CEO Vinay Tolia stated in the news release. "He is an exceptional leader and lawyer and brings a wealth of experience that we expect will prove instrumental as we continue to execute on our strategic goals." In addition,…

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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 9:29 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Launches Two New Hemp-derived Cannabidiol Products

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it is expanding its HEMPFX line by launching two new hemp-derived cannabidiol products: HempFX Hydration – Sleep and HempFX Hydration – Pure. The two tablet-based products are expected to be available in November 2018. Both are designed to be used with Youngevity's Y-DR8+ proprietary, portable water bottle system. In addition to being portable, the Y-DR8 filter provides great tasting water and reduces chemicals found in tap water. "This bottle system is intended to provide people with a revolutionary point-of-use water system for great-tasting water and enables consumers to…

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WednesdayOct 03, 2018 3:28 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Fills Major Cash-free Gap in the Medical Marijuana Industry

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is filling the cash-free gap that was left by banks and financial institutions reluctant to work with the medical marijuana industry. A recent article discussing the company reads: “While most banks and financial institutions are still reluctant to work with those in the medical marijuana industry, this company is excited to fill the gap. With end-to-end management, REFG is solving the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries and customizing those tools to the industry. These depository accounts represent one more step toward meeting the challenges faced in a once cash-only…

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