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ThursdayJan 16, 2020 10:44 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – technical420 Highlights Five Emerging Must-Watch Cannabis Markets

A recent editorial by Anthony Varrell of technical420 reviews five emerging cannabis markets suggested as “need-to-watch” for investors in 2020.  These include Colombia, Uruguay, Australia, Israel and China.  The publication also highlights companies that are laser-focused and positioning for opportunity within these markets, including Chemesis International Inc. (CSE: CSI) (OTCQB: CADMF) (FRA: CWAA) and its wholly owned subsidiary La Finca, Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) and its ICC Labs, Aleafia Health (TSX: ALEF) (OTCQX: ALEAF) and  CannaPacific, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Canndoc Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of InterCure Ltd. (OTC: IRCLF) (TASE: INCR), as well as Canrim…

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ThursdayJan 16, 2020 9:53 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – MCTC Holdings, Inc. (MCTC) Launches Project Varin to Develop New Delivery Systems for THC-V

MCTC Holdings (OTC: MCTC), a cannabinoid science forward company developing unique infusion technologies and cannabinoid delivery systems, today announced Project Varin, a program to develop new delivery systems for Tetrahydrocannabivarin (“THC-V”). According to the update, THC-V is becoming known within the cannabinoid sciences arena as the "Skinny Cannabinoid" due to its purported appetite suppression qualities and potential use as a treatment against obesity-associated glucose intolerance. “THC-V is so rare and difficult to obtain, it is currently valued at around $500,000 per kilogram, which is approximately ten times the price of gold. In order for the marketplace to utilize this potentially…

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ThursdayJan 16, 2020 9:18 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Boosts Consumer Access to Quality Medical Cannabis Products via Supply Agreement

Organigram Holdings (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, today announced that it has entered a supply agreement with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers, the online medical cannabis platform by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. The agreement, which is comprised of a three-year term subject to renewal for an additional two years, highlights Organigram’s commitment to provide Canadian consumers access to quality medical cannabis products. Per the terms of the agreement, Organigram will provide Shoppers with a broad array of products such as dried flower, oils and other products as they become available…

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WednesdayJan 15, 2020 11:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – technical420 Highlights Three Cannabis Stocks it Believes are Well Positioned to Rebound from 2019 Vape Crisis

A recent articlel by Anthony Varrell of technical420 reviews the 2019 vaping health crisis that put tremendous pressure on the entire sector, as well as companies believed to be well positioned to rebound. These include 1933 Industries (CSE: TGIF) (OTCQX: TGIFF), Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) and Vext Science (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF). “During the last few years, we have been closely following the vape market and have been identifying leaders in the high-growth vertical. During this time, we have seen public companies come in and consolidate the vape market and have been favorable on this trend,” Varrell writes.…

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WednesdayJan 15, 2020 10:40 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, Inc. (IGNG) Enters Reseller LOI with Pacific Banking Corp.

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments (“GBI”), a licensed and fully compliant California based cannabis distribution and manufacturing company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Imaging3, Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) (collectively “Grapefruit”), today announced its entry into a non-binding reseller letter of intent (“LOI”) with Seattle, Washington based Pacific Banking Corp. (“PBC”). Under the agreement, Grapefruit will market PBC’s unique, innovative and compliant banking services to properly licensed and compliant cannabis and hemp companies in Southern California which meet certain PBC qualitative criteria and metrics. “Our relationship with Mr. Costello grew to the point that on or about September 11, 2019, we appointed him…

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WednesdayJan 15, 2020 9:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Secures Investment from TRITON FUNDS; Unveils New Corporate Website URL

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN), an innovative, premium-cannabis cultivation and branding enterprise, on Tuesday announced that it has obtained an investment from TRITON FUNDS, a La Jolla, California-based investment firm. TRITON will take on an advisory board role with GRYN and purchase a promissory note in the principal amount of up to $750,000, which is convertible into common shares at a conversion price of $2.50 each, and a warrant to purchase up to 250,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 each. In accordance with the terms of the transaction documents, both the note and the warrant are subject to…

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MondayJan 13, 2020 1:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – NECANN Boston 2020 Inaugural Competition to Recognize Best Industry Offerings

NECANN Boston 2020, widely regarded as the most important cannabis industry event on the east coast, will host the first-ever NECANN competition. The inaugural competition is a third-party review of cannabis, cannabis products and ancillary cannabis products and is designed to recognize the best offerings in the industry. Companies, brands, dispensaries, home growers, caregivers and patients are all invited to enter the competition. NECANN events offer invaluable insight and essential information about every facet of the cannabis industry, including many topics such as legalization, banking, payment processing, packaging, cultivation, manufacturing, hemp, hydroponics, legal resources, and much more. To view the…

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MondayJan 13, 2020 10:20 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Neutra Corp. (NTRR) Announces Successful Year Full of Achievements

Neutra Corp. (OTC: NTRR) on Friday announced a long list of its achievements for the past 12 months and looks forward to more positive results in 2020. Among Neutra’s reported accomplishments were the company’s addition of Dr. Scott E. Cherry, DO, MPH, FACOEM to assist in tapping into the sports performance market, as well as its VIVIS Acquisition. “We had a great 2019, and while it’s satisfying to look back, it’s also time for Neutra to focus on the opportunity ahead,” Neutra’s CEO Sydney Jim said in the news release. “Our goal is to become a vertically integrated company in…

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FridayJan 10, 2020 12:27 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – technical420 Highlights Five Companies Capitalizing on Different Cannabis Industry Verticals

A recent editorial by Anthony Varrell of technical420 highlights five companies that are capitalizing on different verticals of the cannabis industry, including Aleafia Health (TSX: ALEF) (OTC: ALEAF), PharmaCielo (TSX.V: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), Namaste Technologies (TSX.V: N) (OTCQB: NXTTF), ManifestSeven, and Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC). “2020 is expected to be a breakout year for the cannabis industry and with primary growth drivers to be the opening of new markets, the maturing of existing markets, and the increasing number of products for purchase by recreational consumers in Canada,” Varrell writes. “During the last year, the cannabis sector was under…

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FridayJan 10, 2020 10:01 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI) Recognized Among Atlantic Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Organigram Holdings (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, today announced it has been selected as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. According to the update, editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers organize the annual competition that recognizes exceptional workplaces in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces. Criteria for evaluating employers include physical workplace, work atmosphere, performance management and training, skills and development. “We’re proud to accept this award, which demonstrates our exceptional teams’ ability to manage rapid growth while ensuring employee satisfaction, skills training and a vibrant company culture are priorities for…

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