CannabisNewsBreaks

ThursdayMar 25, 2021 2:49 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Announces 2nd Major DSD Expansion

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) today announced its latest partnership with Nevada Beverage Company, a Nevada-based direct-store-delivery (“DSD”) distributor. Under the agreement, Nevada Beverage will carry WTER’s full line of smooth-tasting Alkaline88 and A88 Infused flavored waters. “We are pleased to welcome Nevada Beverage Company to our growing DSD network. Nevada Beverage is a leading beverage distributor in Nevada, serving over 2,900 accounts with a territory encompassing 74% of the state population. As a best-in-class DSD provider, the partnership allows our waters to inundate another important market in the Southwest,” said Ricky Wright, president and CEO of…

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ThursdayMar 25, 2021 12:38 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Announces Corporate Update

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an innovator in the dynamic California cannabis sector, today issued an update on its operations, including details about the recent opening of its new Nug Avenue cannabis delivery operation, located in the large and rapidly growing Los Angeles metro cannabis marketplace. “We are moving forward with our core strategic plan, as announced and discussed during 2020, which consists of expanding our end-market access as a central player in the growing California cannabis delivery marketplace and developing our cannabis production capacity to verticalize our operations in the space,” noted Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade. “The successful opening of…

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WednesdayMar 24, 2021 1:44 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Working to Expand Test Portfolio

XPhyto Therapeutics (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT), which recently received European approval for its COVID-19 rapid and portable test system, has set out to increase its portfolio of tests for different diseases to help fight the current and potential pandemics. XPhyto has partnered with Germany’s 3a-diagnostics GmbH for this, according to an article on the company’s recent announcements. “The company is also working with 3a to develop a portfolio of oral biosensor screening tests that detect bacterial and viral infectious diseases ranging from influenza A to group A strep, as well as focusing on other potential pandemic biosensor tech…

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WednesdayMar 24, 2021 1:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Prepares for Upcoming Retail Launch of Vapes and Gummies

Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company focused on cannabis, hemp, functional mushrooms and the rapidly emerging psychedelic sector, today announced its purchase of over 500 kg of high-potency dry cannabis flower. The purchase is in preparation for next month’s launch of retail sales of the company’s Pure Pulls vapes and Pure Chews edible gummies. Demand for these types of products is strong in the four provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario) that Pure Extracts is targeting for its retail launch, and revenue estimates associated with this shipment are just over $1,000,000. “Q2…

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WednesdayMar 24, 2021 12:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) Releases Q4 and FY 2020 Financial, Operational Report

Willow Biosciences (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF), a leading developer of biosynthetic production systems for high-value, plant-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) and intermediates, has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year numbers for the period ended Dec. 31, 2020. In the report, Willow noted that it had filed a short form base shelf prospectus that allowed the company to make offerings of securities of up to an aggregate of $50 million. The company also completed an overnight marketed public offering for gross proceeds of $11.5 million, which was upsized by $2.0 million and included the exercise of a 15% overallotment. In addition, Willow inked a deal with…

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TuesdayMar 23, 2021 1:55 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Announces Results from CBD Liver Safety Study Have Been Released

HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition, has announced that Validcare released its initial findings from an industry-sponsored, decentralized, human-safety study of hemp-derived CBD products. Validcare is coordinating the execution of the study, which HempFusion was involved with. The study may be the largest human observational, liver and human toxicology study to date. According to HempFusion’s announcement, the seven-month-long study showed no evidence of liver toxicity in any of the 839 participants enrolled in the clinical trials; the company noted that the study results are…

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TuesdayMar 23, 2021 11:56 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Expands Distribution of A88 Infused(TM) and A88CBD(TM) Lifestyle Products

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline water and CBD-infused products, today announced new partnerships with three retailers — Gabe’s, Reasor’s Foods and Banner Wholesale Grocers — to carry its A88CBD and A88 Infused products. According to the update, specialty discount retailer Gabe’s will carry its A88CBD 10-pack regular gummies (in multiple flavors) and A88CBD lemon-lime flavored CBD waters across 120 of its high-volume store locations. Reasor’s Foods, a regional grocery store chain in the Southwest, will carry five of its topical products across 20 locations. In addition, Chicago-based Banner Wholesale Grocers now…

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TuesdayMar 23, 2021 10:18 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Establishes New Financial Advisory Board, Appoints Chairman and Additional Members

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) today announced the appointment of Ian Subel as chairman of the company’s new Financial Advisory Board. Also appointed to the board are David Mapely and Dylan Piccolo. “We are very pleased to welcome these gentlemen to the company. They will provide valuable guidance on the financial management of the company, including debt and capital market activities, as well as managing banking relationships and corporate financing strategies required to bring Green Hygienics from development stage to large-scale commercial production,” said Green Hygienics CEO Ron Loudoun. “Demand for CBD and other cannabinoids is steadily increasing, while year-over-year…

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MondayMar 22, 2021 2:09 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Looks Poised to Benefit from Growing Demand for CBD

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company located in Canada, appears to be positioned for opportunity driven by the growing demand for cannabidiol (“CBD”) due to a variety of factors. According to an article on Pac Roots, the first reason is that the company “leverages genetic technology to cultivate unique strains prized in the industry for their potency and overall effectiveness.” Secondly, “CBD continues to gain mainstream attention among health care professionals and the general public as a way to address symptoms of chronic diseases — particularly those associated with inflammation.” According to researchers…

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FridayMar 19, 2021 3:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc. Provides Digital Approach to Positively Impact Future Medical Treatments

RYAH Group, a leading digital health care analytics and technology company, has developed a technology that collects and analyzes patient data, creating an anonymous database that, when coupled with AI, will guide the future of medical treatments. With the technology, “patients can set usage limits, track usage in real time, record how they feel after sessions and review stats over time,” reads an article on the developments. “The patient controls the process, and the instruments that collect digital data remain anonymous. When patient feedback is optimized, medical trials and studies can move into remote solution zones… RYAH is focused on…

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