CannabisNewsBreaks

MondayFeb 03, 2020 10:23 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – MCTC Holdings, Inc. (MCTC) Appoints Cannabis Industry Veteran Robert L. Hymers III as its Chief Financial Officer

MCTC Holdings (OTC: MCTC), a cannabinoid science forward company developing unique hemp infusion technologies, today announced its addition of cannabis industry veteran, Robert L. Hymers III, as its chief financial officer. Hymers, who currently serves as a director of the Company, brings an extensive background in corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, investor relations, strategic planning and risk management along with a deep understanding of the hemp and cannabis industries. "The addition of Robert Hymers to the management team significantly strengthens our Company,” MCTC Chief Executive Officer Arman Tabatabei said in the news release. “He brings a unique…

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FridayJan 31, 2020 10:51 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – technical420 Highlights Five Cannabis Businesses Positioned to Benefit from Global Industry Growth

Five cannabis industry players were recently highlighted in an article authored by Anthony Varrell on technical420 titled ‘The Cannabis Trade Continues To Be “The Big Long” Amid Rapid Global Growth’. The article identifies Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), Canrim Growth Group, Aleafia Health (TSX: ALEF) (OTCQX: ALEAF), MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF), and Halo Labs Inc. (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: AGEEF) as cannabis businesses that are set to benefit from the anticipated growth within the cannabis industry. “An important trend that we have identified in the cannabis sector is related to the expected growth of the industry from a…

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ThursdayJan 30, 2020 3:42 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Agrify Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Agrify, a developer of premium indoor grow solutions for the cannabis and hemp markets, this morning announced the appointment of Niv Krikov as chief financial officer, effective Feb. 4, 2020. Krikov will leverage his financial leadership and business development expertise to assist Agrify in meeting the rising demand for its products and services. “Niv is a highly accomplished, strong leader whose broad experience will enable Agrify to rapidly move forward with our expansion and optimization initiatives,” Agrify chief executive officer Raymond Nobu Chang stated in the news release. “His proven record in leading organizational transformation; deep public-company finance and accounting…

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ThursdayJan 30, 2020 2:43 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Serve as an Official Newswire, Platinum Sponsor for O’Cannabiz 2020

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), today announced that it will again collaborate with the organizers of O’Cannabiz. In addition to serving as an official newswire, CNW will also be a platinum sponsor of the upcoming O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo slated to take place in Mississauga, Ontario from April 23-25, 2020. “O’Cannabiz is Toronto’s premier cannabis business conference, and CannabisNewsWire is proud to once again participate and leverage our comprehensive array of corporate communication solutions,” CNW Director of Syndicated Communications Christopher Johnson said in the news release. “We had an incredible experience…

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ThursdayJan 30, 2020 11:55 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) to Release Q2 Earnings on February 13, 2020

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a global diversified portfolio of distinct cannabis companies, products and brands, today announced its planned release of its second quarter financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2019. According to the update, Supreme Cannabis will release the results after markets close on February 13, 2020. To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/I8FmV About Supreme Cannabis. The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc., (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), is a global diversified portfolio of distinct cannabis companies, products and brands. Since 2014, the Company has emerged as one of the…

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WednesdayJan 29, 2020 10:51 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Announces New, Bold Shift in Business Strategy, Eyes On-Demand Revolution of the Cannabis Sector

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD) today announced a new and bold shift in its business strategy toward the virtualization of the cannabis sector as part of the major shift in the U.S. business model toward an on-demand economy. According to the update, Sugarmade will make several strategic moves over the coming weeks as it launches on-demand and related business operations via internally developed initiatives and new relationships with proven sector business operators. “Things are changing in society and in the economy as virtualization proliferates. Many of the most dynamic and innovative growth companies are part of this on-demand revolution and it is…

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TuesdayJan 28, 2020 2:00 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

Global cannabis company TerrAscend (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) this morning announced that it has made modifications to its leadership team in coordination with the company’s focus on its rapidly scaling U.S. retail, manufacturing, and distribution operations. Michael Nashat has stepped down as CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and act as a strategic advisor to the company. Jason Ackerman, executive chairman of the company, has been named interim CEO. “While it was a difficult decision, I believe given TerrAscend's premier operating assets in the United States, it is now time for me…

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MondayJan 27, 2020 1:42 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – GP Solutions, Inc.’s (GWPD) “Prolific” Allows Beginners to Professionals to Grown Grow Clean, Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables

GP Solutions (OTC: GWPD), the developer of "GrowPods" – controlled environment automated micro-farms, announced that Prolific products, its line of innovative nutrients and growth mediums, are now available on Amazon. Previously available solely to commercial growers, the smaller sized packages allow consumers to grow clean, uncontaminated food of the highest quality. "Prolific is perfect for growing organic vegetables and herbs in any environment, including indoor or outdoor farms, greenhouses, potted plants, and shipping containers," GP Solutions President George Natzic said in the news release. "These innovative products are suitable for beginners to professional farmers, and anyone who wants to grow…

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MondayJan 27, 2020 1:02 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) to Present at MjInvest.com’s MjMicro Virtual Investor Conference

MjLink.com Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Social Life Network, Inc. (OTCQB:WDLF), today announced Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) as a Featured Presenter at its MjMicro Virtual Investor Conference hosted by MjInvest on Wednesday, January 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET. According to the update, the event provides both public and private cannabis companies a platform to pitch and present their stories to investors through an online virtual conference, while providing a unique opportunity for private and institutional investors access and deal-flow to the best-in-class cannabis companies in the world. During the virtual conference, Plus Products Co-Founder, CEO and Director…

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MondayJan 27, 2020 12:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc.’s (NASDAQ: YGYI) CLR Roaster’s Café La Rica Added to Publix Coffee Planogram

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments including a commercial coffee enterprise and its newly acquired commercial hemp enterprise, today announced that it has been added to the coffee planogram for Publix Miami Division with KeHE, one of the largest and most respected specialty food distributors implementing the Café La Rica distribution. According to the update, Café La Rica will control up to three facings in each location, depending on the size of the stores. "We continue to expand our footprint with our Café La Rica Brand and our sell-through has continued…

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