CannabisNewsBreaks

FridaySep 14, 2018 11:26 am

CBDNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Advances Nature Identical Peptides Testing

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is steadfast in its mission of developing preventive therapies for health-conscious consumers who want nature-based products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “In recent months, the company has advanced the testing of its Nature Identical™ peptides toward the treatment and prevention of cancers such as the glioblastoma, the disease that took the life of Sen. John McCain. The company’s research team identified eight peptide candidates for the anticipated line of wellness products earlier this year, building on analysis of the Caribbean blue scorpion whose venom is widely reputed…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 11:20 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH™ Leverages Need for Speed in Fast-Track Drug Delivery

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is leveraging the need for speed in the likes of Formula One racing with its innovative drug delivery platform. A recent article discussing the company’s DehydraTECH™ reads, “In recent in vivo tests, the technology delivered 203 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of nicotine in 15 minutes, 70 percent more than the control. Such rapidity may rival smoking; particularly as new research (http://cnw.fm/gi1Aw) suggests that ‘nicotine takes much longer than previously thought to reach peak levels in the brains of cigarette smokers.’ For tobacco industry giants on the search for safer delivery methods than smoking, the DehydraTECH™…

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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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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 9:31 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Enters Joint Venture Agreement with True Promise Beauty

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) this morning announced its entry into a joint venture agreement with True Promise Beauty to develop a new skincare line infused with cannabidiol (CBD). Per the update, Cannabis Strategic will have access to True Promise Beauty’s proprietary hemp-derived CBD infused formulas and products, as well as its established distribution channels. The True Promise Beauty team is led by Gail Johnson, an Emmy nominated makeup artist. “The True Promise Beauty partnership provides Cannabis Strategic Ventures deep beauty industry knowledge and a robust distribution network to compete in the bourgeoning CBD beauty industry,” Simon Yu, CEO…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 2:48 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Why Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is “One to Watch”

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) offers a hybrid of the direct selling business model that includes e-commerce and the power of social selling. A recent article further discussing the company reads: “Youngevity, operating in the direct-selling channel, is rapidly expanding its product and distributor base through acquisitions and mergers under an innovative concept called “the Network Cloud” that provides other direct selling companies with a home base. The company’s YoungevityGO2 mobile distributor app, a new technology-driven web platform supporting expansion of global e-commerce and social selling platforms, is available on Google Play and the App Store. In…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 2:41 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Aligning CBD Assets for Success

ChineseHempOil.com, Inc., a subsidiary of ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX), recently conducted a seminar at its San Gabriel, California, Chinese Wellness Center. A recent article discussing the company reads: “Amin Wang, a Chinese medicine practitioner, conducted the event. Nina Wang, general manager of ChineseHempOil.com, Inc., noted that this was the fourth in a series of special educational presentations this year focused on the company’s hemp-based products. The seminar was titled ‘The Health Benefits of Hemp Oil’. … The hemp oil line is already in more than 70 retail locations in Los Angeles. CIIX’s strategy is to sell that line’s products to retailers…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 1:55 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Marijuana Stocks Surge as Conventional Companies Invest in the Industry through Partnerships

The Flowr Corp., a vertically-integrated Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, was recently highlighted in an article discussing the current surge of marijuana stocks on Fool.com titled, “The Only Marijuana Stock That Fell in August” authored by Sean Williams. The article attributed the rise in marijuana stocks to the approaching legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada. The second catalyst, per the article, is the growth in mainstream businesses striking up deals with major cannabis industry players. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), for instance, announced a $3.8 billion equity stake in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC)…

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