CannabisNewsBreaks

FridayFeb 22, 2019 11:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Emphasis on Product Quality Positions the Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) for Success as the Cannabis Sector Swells

By upholding its focus on exclusively providing premium cannabis products, the Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is slated to excel in the ever-growing cannabis market. The Canadian licensed producer recently revealed its plans to expand its product line by selling a variety of its high-quality cannabis in clone and seed form. An article further discussing the company reads, “Company co-CEO Tom Flow announced the venture in a news release that highlights Flowr’s emphasis on growing only premium cannabis using non-irradiated production methods that generate high crop yields at low operating costs. . . . ‘This is an exciting and…

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FridayFeb 22, 2019 10:56 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Testing Trademarked Infrared Heat Therapy with CBD as Potential Pain Treatment

Medical device innovator Therma Bright (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) is testing its trademarked infrared heat therapy with cannabidiol (“CBD”) to find nonaddictive solutions for general and chronic pain. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Therma Bright is also preparing to test its thermal technologies in concert with the nonaddictive cannabidiol hemp-derivative in search of a response to general or chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritic pain and other orthopedic concerns (http://cnw.fm/UFzP2). The company announced that it had developed its first prototype in December and that it aims to develop a pain therapy that will use creams, gels or salves.…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 2:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Solidifies Position in Cannabis Beverage Industry through Additions to Leadership Team

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) expanded its leadership team recently to strengthen its leading position as a cannabis beverage formulation company. In December 2018, the company announced that Bryan Semkuley would be joining the company as president (http://cnw.fm/587Fc). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Commercial innovation, the establishment of new channel relationships and product development are three primary areas in which Semkuley has extensive experience. Before joining Sproutly, he served as vice president, global innovation/industrial sector at Kimberly-Clark. . . . At Sproutly, Semkuley will focus on the execution of key strategic objectives such as becoming a…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 1:25 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Capitalizing on Budding Global Cannabis Demand through Multipronged Approach

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis company, holds an advantageous position to capitalize on the growing global demand for medical and recreational cannabis. The company’s multipronged approach consists of strategic acquisitions, cultivating the highest-quality product and creating trusted global brands. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The first goal of the company, ensuring the highest-quality product, is achieved through its hydroponic growth technique. When a plant is grown hydroponically, nutrients and moisture are fed to an already exposed root, as opposed to touching soil, rock or another material. Benefits of hydroponically grown plants abound, including higher…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 12:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Beverage Trade Network Issues Update Ahead of Cannabis Drinks Expo

Beverage Trade Network (“BTN”) this morning issued a news release detailing the upcoming Cannabis Drinks Expo, which is hailed as the first-ever event focusing on the cannabis-infused beverage industry. Per the update, the trade event is scheduled to take place on July 25, 2019, in San Francisco. BTN notes that the Cannabis Drinks Expo will give the worldwide drinks industry, and North America in particular, an opportunity to come together and look at ways to address the legalization of cannabis while examining avenues to protect the future of the larger beverage industry. In addition to a trade show floor, the…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 11:50 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (PBIO) CBD Oil Solutions Meet Nanoemulsion Specifications, Exhibit Minimal CBD Loss in Lab Testing

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, today announced that analytical testing on hemp-derived CBD oil processed via its Ultra Shear Technology(TM) (“UST”) platform confirms its unique ability to achieve challenging criteria for creating highly-effective “nanoemulsions” of CBD oil in water. Per the update, testing results confirm these capabilities without CBD loss or modification throughout the entire UST process, providing greater than 99 percent recovery. “We asked an independent, university-affiliated laboratory to determine the size of oil droplets achieved in UST-processed CBD…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 11:43 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc.’s (ETST) Sponsored Foundation Achieves Non-Profit Status to Advance Cannabinoid Research

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced that its sponsored foundation, Earth Science Foundation, Inc., is now a 501(c)(3) organization. Per the update, the non-profit status enables the foundation to accept tax-free contributions to fund further studies of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. The foundation, as of February 11, 2019, is officially exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 501(c)(3) and is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. The status enables donors to deduct contributions they make to the foundation under IRC Section 170.…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 10:58 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Featured in B-TV Interview to Discuss Leading Position in California Edibles Space

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that its co-founders, Jake Heimark and Justin “Crunchy” Gwin were featured on Business TV (“B-TV”), a half-hour weekly investment show profiling emerging market leaders. In the recorded interview, Heimark and Gwin provide an insightful perspective on how Plus Products earned recognition as California’s leading cannabis edibles company. “This has been a tremendous year for Plus Products, and we are proud of what we have accomplished. Producing the best infused products at scale requires thoughtful collaboration between many different experts in our company, and a constant focus on…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 10:08 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Releases Additional Significant Findings of its DehydraTECH(TM) Powered TurboCBD(TM) Capsules

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced additional significant findings of TurboCBD(TM), the company's proprietary, DehydraTECH(TM) powered, cannabidiol (''CBD'') fortified hemp-oil capsule upon completion of further data analyses from its 2018 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded European human clinical study. According to the update, a single 90mg dose of TurboCBD as compared to the same dose of generic CBD provided evidence of lower blood pressure, higher blood flow to the brain, faster delivery onset and larger quantities of CBD into the bloodstream. The study revealed key metabolic and hemodynamic performance findings linked to bioavailability…

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ThursdayFeb 21, 2019 9:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Expands Advisory Agreement with Wahupta Ventures to Include up to $1M Investment

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) today announced an expansion of its current advisory agreement with Wahupta Ventures Inc. to include new financing. According to the update, Redfund Capital has agreed to invest up to $1,000,000 into Wahupta Ventures Inc., with proceeds intended to assist in building its extensive and growing Canadian hemp footprint. Headquartered in Canada and the U.S., with offices in Winnipeg Manitoba, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Orange County, California, Wahupta has positioned to be a hemp industry leader from farm to table with CBD and hemp products through strategic joint ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions.  The…

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