CannabisNewsBreaks

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 10:09 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Net Element Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NETE) Unified Payments Subsidiary Achieves ETA Self-Regulation Certification

Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) this morning announced that its Unified Payments subsidiary is among the first companies to achieve self-regulatory certification from the Electronic Transactions Association (“ETA”). The ETA, a worldwide trade association serving more than 500 member fintech payment companies, recently announced its Self-Regulation Program (“ETA SRP”), which seeks to improve payment industry security and reduce risks by identifying and acknowledging companies with a deep understanding of the risks associated with financial services. “Being among the first payments services companies to obtain ETA SRP certification is a reflection of our commitment to…

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WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 9:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) to Enter $1M Funding Agreement with Cannaki Beverage

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) this morning announced that it has agreed to fund Cannaki Beverage Inc., a nano CBD flavored water company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that manufactures still and carbonated natural and organic functional beverages. According to the update, Redfund has signed a convertible note term sheet for $1 million at a rate of 14 percent interest with a two-year term, and the companies intend to finalize a promissory note and security document in the next week. “Partnering with a water company with a strong footprint is a tremendous opportunity for Redfund. Cannaki…

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WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 9:43 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Announces Expansion of Café Cachita Brand

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced the expansion of its recently acquired Café Cachita brand of espresso into over 500 retail locations through Southeastern Grocers. Per the update, the new distribution footprint will include all Winn Dixie, Bi-Lo, Fresco Y Mas and Harvey Stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. “Café La Rica is really beginning to gain traction.  Our foot print in Florida and the Southeast has been growing steadily and this is beginning to have a ripple effect into the West Coast and the Northeast as these…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Issued Patent for Flagship CBD Product, hempSMART Brain

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) this morning announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for the formulation of the company’s hempSMART(TM) Brain product. Formulated with a proprietary blend of natural ingredients and cannabidiol (“CBD”), the wellness product is designed for enhancement of brain function. “This patent represents the hard work of the whole team involved in this formulation,” MCOA Head of Product Development Dianna Steinberg said in the news release. “Their invaluable insight into the goal of using CBD with additional supplements in a synergistic fashion to produce a…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Launches Redesigned Signature Tins in Continued Effort to Make Cannabis Safe and Approachable

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that it has begun the roll out of redesigned tins across the state in order to deliver its popular gummies in child-resistant packaging well in advance of a January 2020 California deadline. The new tins (the first of which available at select California outlets), opened with a press and twist method similar to a prescription medicine bottle, are certified according to the Code of Federal Regulations 16 CFR § 1,700.20 and made of recyclable tinplate steel with a polypropylene insert. “The convenience of our packaging is an…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Supports Recent FDA Statement on Novel Nicotine Replacement Therapies

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning conveyed its support for the Food & Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) February 21 statement titled “Smoking Cessation and Related Indications: Developing Nicotine Replacement Therapy Drug Products”. The FDA’s statement outlined the development of safe and effective novel nicotine replacement therapies to help smokers quit cigarettes, stating that “novel products with different characteristics or routes of nicotine delivery have the potential to offer additional opportunities for health-concerned smokers interested in quitting.” Lexaria recently entered a partnership with a leading tobacco company to use DehydraTECH(TM) technology to develop…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 1:50 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks — Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Subsidiary Advances Brand Presence via Star-Studded Events

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) recently made strides to improve its brand presence by gaining celebrity access through Super Bowl and pre-Academy Awards events. The events served as a great opportunity for the company, where recognized professional athletes and celebrities were able to experience the benefits of the company’s high-quality hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “MCOA’s wholly owned subsidiary, hempSMART, led the company’s offense at Super Bowl LIII promotional events earlier this month, presenting its CBD-infused product line to a number of professional athletes, NFL coaches, actors,…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 1:07 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Increases Operating Capacity at Hamilton Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) recently issued an update regarding the construction at its Valleyfield, Quebec, and Hamilton, Ontario, facilities. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Regarding the Hamilton operations, TGOD has modified major systems from the original design. Furthermore, the company has re-engineered the whole harvesting process to enhance production uptime and facility throughput. Therefore, this has resulted in increased productive capacity from 14,000 kg to 17,500 kg. TGOD has grown and successfully harvested numerous crops in the pilot facility. It has also stored product for its forthcoming medical…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:53 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Partners with Flora Research Laboratories for QA and Product Testing

Premium functional food and beverage company Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) this morning announced its entry into a new partnership with Flora Research Laboratories (“FRL”), a leading provider of analytical testing and consulting services to the natural products, active hemp extract (hemp CBD) and dietary supplements industry. According to the update, the partnership will focus on quality assurance and product testing for Phivida's active hemp extract infused premium beverages and clinical products. "We are really excited to be working with FRL as they share our same values when it comes to quality and transparency," Phivida President and CEO…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 9:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Client Wildflower Brands Provides Swag for 2019 Oscars

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) yesterday announced that its client, Wildflower Brands, was selected to provide gifts for the nominees, presenters and talent staying at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles for the 2019 Oscars. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, in 2012, Wildflower Brands Inc.’s (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) products incorporate the synergistic effects of plants and their extracts. This year’s Four Seasons Hollywood Swag Bag included an assortment of Wildflower CBD products, with the hemp-based offerings containing less than .03 percent THC. The company's Cool Stick offers quick and convenient relief from muscle, joint and…

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