CannabisNewsBreaks

FridayMay 10, 2019 9:39 am

CBDNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Subsidiary Expands Cannabis Product Sales to Alberta

VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF), a leading provider of premium cannabis products and services for the medical and adult-use markets, this morning announced that its wholly-owned Canna Farms Limited subsidiary has successfully completed registration with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (“AGLC”) to supply the Province of Alberta with its premium cannabis products. Canna Farms is presently preparing its initial shipments for immediate delivery to AGLC. “We are very excited to bring our premium products to the Alberta consumer market, one of the strongest in Canada, and fill some of the current industry supply gaps while continuing to expand our…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 3:14 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Expands Market Reach Through Distribution Agreements

Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) is increasing its reach by marketing its full-spectrum CBD products to a larger retail audience including large chains, health food stores and independent pharmacies. An article discussing the company reads, “Through agreements with CannaBiz and Desert Sun Distribution, ETST plans to broaden its sales of CBD products, including full-spectrum cannabinoid oil, to large chains, health food stores, pharmacies, chiropractors, dispensaries, health care practitioners, athletic clubs and clinics throughout the country (http://cnw.fm/ecS5s), and this move is only the beginning for the biotech company. ‘The distribution agreements with CannaBiz and Desert Sun Distribution, while important, are only a…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 3:04 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Strengthens Executive Management Team

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) named Jon Paul as its new CFO in April, replacing Craig Heimark, who has been appointed to the role of the company’s chief strategy officer. Heimark will continue to serve as chairman, secretary and director of the company (http://cnw.fm/JiuG7). A recent article discussing the executive team update reads, “Paul has more than 30 years of experience in senior financial management. PLUS co-founder and company CEO Jake Heimark said in a news release that Paul brings with him invaluable knowledge of global financial strategy, robust systems and procedures and strategic planning in…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 12:50 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – CBDWire Recaps O’Cannabiz 2019, A Cannabis Event Voted #1 by High! Canada Magazine

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CBDWire (“CBDW”) this morning recapped the O’Cannabiz 2019 conference and expo held at The International Centre in Toronto, Canada from April 25 through 27. Voted Canada’s No. 1 cannabis event by High! Canada Magazine, the conference drew more than 7,000 attendees and key players from the budding industry. “Attending O’Cannabiz was an incredible experience,” CBDW Director of Communications Jonathan Keim said in the news release. “The conference space was doubled in size for this year’s event, covering 100,000 square feet, and the expo floor was fully sold out. This attests to the leading position…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 11:41 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) PharmHouse Enters Significant Supply, Offtake Agreement with Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC)

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) today announced that its 49 percent-owned portfolio company, PharmHouse Inc., has entered into a second offtake agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) for the purchase of cannabis from its 1.3 million square foot greenhouse facility upon licensing. According to the update, the agreement commits an additional 20 percent of PharmHouse's flowering space, in addition to the 10 percent originally committed in May 2018, to Canopy Growth for the next three years. The agreement provides for the delivery to Canopy Growth a minimum of 25,000 kg and maximum of 45,000 kg of…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 10:42 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) to Expand Into Pet CBD Category with Launch of New Hemp-Derived Product Line

Premium functional food and beverage company Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) this morning announced its plans to launch a range of hemp-derived CBD pet products. According to the update, Phivida's new product offerings will be consistent with the company’s strong focus on providing consumers with healthy alternatives to pharmaceuticals, and fully natural and plant-based health and wellness solutions. “Our mission is to provide the highest quality Hemp CBD natural wellness products for our consumers,” Phivida president and CEO Jim Bailey stated in the news release. “By expanding into the pet CBD category, our goal is to provide pet owners…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 10:26 am

CBDNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Enters Agreement with Persuasion Brewing Co. to Produce CBD-Infused Beverages

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) today announced its entry into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Persuasion Brewing Co., a Modesto, California-based private brewing company. According to the update, the companies have agreed to establish, within TransCanna’s recently purchased 196,000-square-foot vertically integrated facility, a Persuasion Brewing division that will produce a variety of CBD-infused non-alcoholic beers. Under the LOI, TransCanna will have exclusive rights to the private labeled beers created at the facility. “Our 196,000-square-foot vertically integrated, cannabis-focused facility is perfectly designed to have a comprehensive bottling and canning line for multiple types of beverages,” TransCanna CEO Jim…

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ThursdayMay 09, 2019 9:48 am

CBDNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Obtains Supply Agreement with British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, this morning announced that it has obtained a cannabis supply agreement with the BC Liquor Distribution Branch ("BCLDB"), under the brand BC Cannabis Stores. The agreement with British Columbia's public retailer of non-medical cannabis was negotiated in collaboration with Velvet Management Inc. “With very positive feedback on TGOD products from our British Columbia medical patients, we are excited to offer our premium certified organic products to the recreational market,” TGODF CEO Brian Athaide stated in the news release. “As our two Canadian production facilities come…

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WednesdayMay 08, 2019 11:46 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) to Sell Hemp CBD Products in Select Abercrombie & Fitch Locations

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) was featured in a Bloomberg article earlier this week concerning the firm’s partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF). As noted in the article, Green Growth will sell its Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy body scrubs, bath bombs, cleansing oils, lotions and lip balms in 10 Abercrombie & Fitch stores in Massachusetts, California, Colorado and Nevada. The Bloomberg piece states that the Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy products are “made with CBD derived from hemp, which was legalized with the U.S. farm bill in December and is said by its…

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WednesdayMay 08, 2019 11:07 am

CBDNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces Strategic Investment in Califormulations LLC

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its strategic investment in the newly-formed Califormulations LLC. Per the update, Califormulations will operate out of Columbus, Georgia, serving global branded companies with concept-to-shelf beverage commercialization support, including formulation development, technical services, in-house pilot scale production and contract manufacturing co-ordination. TGOD is expected to work with Califormulations to expedite the U.S. launch of TGOD-branded organic hemp-based CBD beverages, as permitted by local regulations. “We are incredibly excited to partner with Califormulations to further our development of hemp-based CBD beverage products,” Brian Athaide,…

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