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ThursdayOct 10, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI) Honored with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium Award

Organigram Holdings (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, today announced its recognition at the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (“EMC”) Awards of Excellence ceremony held on October 9 in Toronto. According to the update, Organigram was honored with an Outstanding Member Contribution Award for delivering exemplary support to the EMC over the course of its membership. Organigram Senior Vice President of Operational Services, Jeff Purcell, accepted the award, which recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding achievement in manufacturing. “Producing high-quality cannabis in a state-of-the-art indoor environment, Organigram operates in an interesting cross-section…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 9:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Inks LOI with BeneYOU, LLC

Leading multi-channel lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) and BeneYOU LLC, a nutritional and beauty products company, this morning announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI’) detailing YGYI’s purchase of certain assets of BeneYOU. The companies intend to complete a definitive asset purchase agreement within the next few weeks, and plan to close the transaction by the end of the month. “Given the size of the integration and the amount of communication that will take place between both companies we felt that disclosing where we are in the acquisition process was prudent. Assuming a successful close, we…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 2:59 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Considers Intellectual Property Licensing as Auto-Draw Technology Popularity Rises

VPR Brands (OTCQB: VPRB), a multivertical, tiered technology holding company in the cannabis space, is set to benefit as demand grows for e-cigarettes and vaping technologies. Internationally, the e-cigarette and vaping market was forecasted in 2018 to reach $10.3 billion and expand at a CAGR of 24.9% through 2025 (http://cnw.fm/7fkPJ). An article discussing the results reads, “The impressive rate at which the industry is growing has created an entrepreneurial attraction to newcomers in the space, causing a critical need for more established companies like VPR Brands to protect their trade secrets. . . . ‘The surge of the vaping category for…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 9:35 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Posts Credit Financing Update

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified-organic cannabis, today announced that it is reviewing alternative financing options to complete construction at its facilities in Ancaster, Ontario and phase 1a at Valleyfield, Quebec. Per the update, TGODF’s previously disclosed discussions for ordinary course commercial bank facilities and equipment leasing are no longer available on the acceptable terms within the timeframes required due to changing market conditions. Presently, the company has no debt and $56.7 million in cash available in Canada, including $40.2 million in restricted cash allocated to capital expenditures. Construction at Ancaster…

TuesdayOct 08, 2019 10:09 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Provides R&D Program Update

Global innovator in drug delivery platforms Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today provided an update on the ongoing relationship and pursuit of innovation in oral, reduced risk nicotine consumer products using Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology. According to the update, most of the investigation and work within the first phase of the project underway between Altria Ventures Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc (NYSE:MO) and Lexaria's majority owned subsidiary Lexaria Nicotine LLC is either complete or significantly underway, with imminent commencement of one remaining aspect. Results have been positive to date and support successful completion…

TuesdayOct 08, 2019 10:02 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) Announces Cancellation of PCCBD Investment

Chemistree Technology (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) on Monday announced termination of the proposed investment into The Physician's Choice CBD ("PCCBD") of Phoenix, Arizona, as previously disclosed in April 2019. “I am disappointed to report that after many months of meetings, discussions and attempts to manage an increasingly frustrating process, Chemistree has decided that the proposed $1 million investment into what we believed was a compelling and unique company, cannot be made,” Chemistree President Karl Kottmeier said in the news release. “While scientifically excellent, our due diligence identified significant issues with PCCBD management. We ultimately determined that we could not arrive…

TuesdayOct 08, 2019 9:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Receives Health Canada Approval for Facility Expansion

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, on Monday announced that its portfolio company TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) has gained Health Canada approval for a significant expansion at its Mississauga, Ontario facility. TerrAscend anticipates that the approval will assist in the company’s goal to meet the growing consumer demand for premium cannabis products and brands expected to surge as the next wave of Canadian cannabis legalization. The approval almost triples TerrAscend's licensed space to 51,800 square feet. The new space will be comprised of supplementary cultivation capacity, a commercial kitchen, formulation rooms…

MondayOct 07, 2019 11:12 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Announces Launch of Edibles Products into Nevada Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the U.S., this morning announced the launch of its best-selling gummies* into the Nevada market. According to the update, the products are manufactured through the company’s partnership with TapRoot Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company operating cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada. Commercialization comes just four months after PLUS and TapRoot’s entry into a definitive agreement. "Operating in Nevada only four months after signing a definitive agreement with TapRoot is a testament to our commitment to execution in building a national footprint," PLUS…

MondayOct 07, 2019 10:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI) Representative Assumes Board Positions with Organizations Fostering International Cannabis Industry Growth

Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, today announced that a representative of the company has assumed board positions with three international organizations committed to promote and foster global cannabis industry growth. According to the update, Organigram’s Vice President of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (North America), Cameron Bishop, has assumed board seats on The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (both U.S.-based) and the European Alliance for Medical Cannabis, as well as a board chair position on the…

FridayOct 04, 2019 3:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Independent Vaping Retailers & Manufacturers Urge Congress to Establish Significant Market Reform

Over 600 independently owned vaping retailers and manufacturers came together to release a white paper today formally responding to CDC claims about the link of e-cigarettes and recent illnesses and deaths. The white paper also outlined specific solutions for policy makers to address the youth epidemic including the limitation of flavors to lower nicotine products sold through adult-only retail establishments. It also suggested implementing an examination of nicotine strength and risk profiles as well as encouraging manufacturers to build age verification tools into all hardware. “Although state health departments and the FDA have continued to link recent respiratory illnesses with…

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