CannabisNewsBreaks

WednesdaySep 19, 2018 9:27 am

CBDNewsBreaks – FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) Appoints Leading Cannabis Legalization Advocate to Board of Advisors

FinCanna Capital (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF), a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, this morning announced the appointment of Ms. Rosy Mondin, a leading advocate for the legalization of adult use cannabis in Canada, to its Board of Advisors. Mondin co-founded Soma Labs Scientific in 2014, which amalgamated to form Quadron Cannatech Corporation in 2016. Mondin serves as CEO and director Quadron Cannatech Corporation, making her the first woman to hold the role of CEO in a publicly traded company in the cannabis sector. “We are honored to have a woman with Rosy’s in-depth industry knowledge join…

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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 2:40 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Expands its Reach Within the Legalized Cannabis Sector

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), through its Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, is providing the legalized marijuana industry an alternative to traditional banking A recent article discussing the company reads: “Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) has expanded its presence in the legalized cannabis space from its core Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, which creates a digital and cashless way for dispensaries and other legalized merchants to do business outside of the traditional banking system. Online signup has generated more applications for Green, according to REFG (http://cnw.fm/DTY9n).” To view the full article, visit http://cnw.fm/ectF9 About Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions Medical Cannabis…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 2:34 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) Revolutionizes Visibility, IP Protection in the Cannabis Supply Chain

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF), through its easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform, enables cannabis growers to defend their intellectual property rights with an authentic, verifiable chain of evidence embedded in the blockchain from genome to sale. A recent article discussing the company reads: “That’s where BLOCKStrain’s platform comes in by providing a gene-registration defense of intellectual property rights and establishing historical proof of ownership. That’s huge for cannabis growers seeking to develop their own brands for an increasingly astute and knowledgeable base of loyal consumers. The authenticity of a particular cannabis strain is followed from genome to sale, providing…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 11:32 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) Unveils New Beverage Line

Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) develops and distributes nature-based products that boost brain function, elevate health, and enhance productivity. The company recently launched the first two flavors in its new line of beverages. A recent article discussing the beverages reads: “Pear guava has proven so popular that the company is in its second run of production. The other flavor is peach mango. Both beverages include the new superfood lion’s mane mushroom, which is part of Koios’ reformulated and improved range of cognitive-enhancing drinks. Other flavors soon to come in the same line are blood orange and apricot vanilla.”…

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