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MondaySep 17, 2018 9:08 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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 9:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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 1:55 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – 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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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 11:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market

Biotechnology company Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced that it has been approved for uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market. As noted in the update, the OTCQB Venture Market facilitates transparent trading for entrepreneurial and development-stage companies that have met a minimum bid price test, are current in their financial reporting and have undergone an annual verification and management certification process. “Historically, up-listing to the OTCQB and being fully reporting has resulted in greater liquidity and awareness,” Nickolas S. Tabraue, president, director and chairman of ETST, stated in the news release. “We are committed to the higher…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 10:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces Launch of Certified Organic Cannabis Brand

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced the launch of its premium, certified organic cannabis brand. Per the update, this preeminent launch coincides with Canadian Organic Week, the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. As part of the launch, TGOD is selecting 200 beta patients to experience its product this coming January. Applicants will be selected from the company's Founder's Club enrollment program. “We are thrilled to launch our premium organic brand of TGOD products with a focus on providing the highest-quality cannabis…

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WednesdaySep 12, 2018 10:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Launches Oki Brand

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium food and beverage company, this morning announced the launch of its "Oki" brand. Comprised of a line of functional beverages and supplements infused with active hemp extract, the Oki brand will be sold in up to 2,400 specialty store locations in the United States. All Oki brand products contain non-GMO organic ingredients and are packaged in 100% recyclable glass containers. Oki beverages are infused with 10 mg of active hemp extract per bottle and Oki supplements are available in tinctures or capsules that range in doses from 600-1800 total mg of active…

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