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FridayJan 10, 2020 9:22 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) CEO Posts Strategic Company Update

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, on Thursday provided a strategic update from the company’s CEO Chris Bunka. Among other highlights, the update includes a brief recap of achievements from 2019 and an outlook for the new year. “One objective for the company during 2020 is to dramatically alter our capital markets strategy. During the last six months Lexaria has met with a number of Wall Street investment banking firms as we devise our long-term capital markets strategy. Lexaria expects to pursue a strategy during 2020 to qualify for listing on a nationally-recognized US…

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ThursdayJan 09, 2020 11:50 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell as 2020 Wellness Week Company

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments including a commercial coffee enterprise and a commercial hemp enterprise, was recognized as a 2020 "Wellness Week" company by Nasdaq and selected to ring the closing bell on January 7, 2020 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. According to the update, Youngevity's executive leadership team gathered alongside YGYI Ambassadors Marilu Henner and Dr. James Rouse, company distributors and winners of Youngevity's 2019 Better Health Challenge. In addition, the company orchestrated a series of interviews while in New York including two on Nasdaq's Behind the…

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ThursdayJan 09, 2020 10:46 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Shares Exciting 2020 Vision via Audio Release

SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) today released an audio update from its CEO sharing his vision for the company. “In closing, I believe best of SinglePoint is yet to come. I believe we are currently undervalued compared to our historical valuation range over the past three years, but our continued focus on the fundamentals of acquiring great businesses in emerging markets is starting to show results that should increase our shareholder value,” SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht said in the update. “I started SinglePoint over 13 years ago as LifeStyle Wireless. I have been the CEO of this public entity since 2011, working…

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ThursdayJan 09, 2020 10:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) CMO to Participate in Panel Discussion at Upcoming Retail Industry Event

Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) this morning announced that Chief Marketing Officer (“CMO”) Jann Parish will be speaking at NRF 2020 Vision: Retail's Big Show in New York City which is taking place January 12-14, 2020. On Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 PM ET, Parish will be discussing how CBD is integrating to the retail industry on a panel entitled, “Disruption: Rapid growth of CBD products impacting big box, digital, specialty and department stores”. The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite and GfK Consumer Life Senior Consultant Rachel Bonsignore will also be participating in the panel discussion. “NRF is…

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ThursdayJan 09, 2020 9:28 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Restructures Executive Leadership Team

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis, this morning announced modifications made to restructure its leadership. TGODF president Csaba Reider will be leaving the organization, and his duties will be taken over by TGODF CEO Brian Athaide. Additionally, TGODF Vice President of Sales Mike Gibbons is also leaving the company. Robert Gora, Vice President of Medical Commercialization, will assume the combined role of Vice President, National Sales, driving sales and revenue generation across medical and recreational channels. “The changes we announce today are part of a comprehensive review of our operations…

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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 1:33 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Serve as Official NewsWire, Platinum Sponsor of NECANN Boston 2020

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today announced its plans to serve as the official newswire and platinum sponsor of the sixth annual New England Cannabis Network (“NECANN”) Boston event. Widely regarded as the most important cannabis industry event on the East Coast, NECANN Boston 2020 is designed to bring cannabis and hemp businesses, specialized exhibitors, expert industry speakers and investors together in one convenient location. With recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, organizers anticipate more than 10,000 to participate in this year’s gathering compared to the 9,000 in attendance last year. “Being involved with NECANN…

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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 12:04 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSX.V: N) (OTCQB: NXTTF) Highlighted in technical420 Business Analysis Report

A recent editorial by Anthony Varrell of technical420 provides an update on Namaste Technologies (TSX.V: N) (OTCQB: NXTTF), identifying the company’s story as one believed to be one of the most significant turnarounds in 2020. According to the update, Namaste has been at work to execute its multi-faceted growth strategy, recording several major advancements. Although the shares have been under pressure, technical420 finds the risk-reward profile to be attractive. “Heading into 2020, Namaste is well positioned to capitalize on a number of attractive growth verticals within the Canadian (and global) cannabis industry,” Varrell writes. “At current levels, we believe that…

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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 10:51 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) to Present and Act as Hydration Partner at Lift & Co. Expo

Emerging leader in infused cannabis beverages BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) today announced that its Chief Commercialization Officer Emma Andrews, RHN, NPDP, will be featured at this week's Lift & Co Cannabis Business Conference and Expo, sharing insights into the infused cannabis beverage category and consumer. The conference is slated to take place at the Vancouver Convention Center from January 9-11, 2020. Andrews will bring her experience in developing and marketing cannabis-infused beverages to the Lift & Co. main stage session, The Future of Social Consumption, where industry leaders will discuss consumption lounges and infused beverages, how close these…

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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 10:12 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) CEO and Co-Founder to Present Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the United States, today announced that its CEO and Co-Founder Jake Heimark will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on January 9, 2020.  Heimark’s presentation is scheduled to take place at 1:30 PM ET on January 9. The live, interactive online event invites investors to ask the company questions in real-time. Investors are encouraged to pre-register (www.VirtualInvestorConferences.com) and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. An archived webcast will be made available for those unable to join the live event. To view the full…

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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 10:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) BioLumic Receives Approval to Apply Proprietary UV Light Technology to Medical Cannabis

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) portfolio company BioLumic Ltd. has received New Zealand Ministry of Health approval to apply its proprietary ultraviolet ("UV") light technology to medical cannabis. According to the update, BioLumic's approach has been successful in increasing yields in certain crops, such as strawberries, by up to 60%. This approval marks the first time the company's UV light technology will be used on cannabis, which BioLumic hopes will show increased yields and help producers meet the rising demand for medical cannabis and cannabis-derived products. “The partnership between BioLumic and JWC is another sign of strong collaboration in…

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