CannabisNewsBreaks

MondayDec 03, 2018 3:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Claims Multiple Categories at ACQ5 Global Awards 2018, CEO Identified as “Gamechanger of the Year”

Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) this morning announced its recognition at the 2018 ACQ5 Global Awards, where the company won two categories and its CEO, Oleg Firer, was named “Gamechanger of the Year.” In addition to Firer’s designation as 2018’s Gamechanger, the awards, which celebrate global organizations and individuals for achievement, innovation and brilliance, recognized NETE as U.S. Payment Solutions Provider of the Year and U.S. Scale-Up Company of the Year (Payment Solutions). “Our goal at Net Element is to be exactly as represented by the award we won - a gamechanger for the…

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MondayDec 03, 2018 2:20 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Seizing Opportunity in the Direct Selling Market

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company that has carved out its space in a massive industry with its unique direct selling business model that integrates e-commerce and the power of social selling. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The opportunities in the direct selling market are enormous. In the case of cannabidiol-related products, projections suggest 2018 sales of over $300 million for companies in this niche. This effectively makes direct selling the largest and most preferred distribution channel for products in this sector. … Youngevity has made a strategic footprint by bringing together a variety…

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MondayDec 03, 2018 1:28 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Strengthening Portfolio as Widespread Cannabis Approval Surges

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS), a cannabis industry incubator, is building its international portfolio of companies in the startup and growth stages as acceptance of cannabis continues to grow in both the U.S. and Canada.  A recent article discussing the company reads, “Despite marijuana’s long cultural association with dopey behavior and decreased intelligence, the cannabis plant has transformed its image in recent years to one of a calming product similar to beer that can be consumed socially, even by progressive and upscale crowds. This is nowhere more apparent than in Canada, for which October marked a line of demarcation as…

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MondayDec 03, 2018 11:19 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) Solidifies Leading Position in Edibles with Acquisition of Cannabis-Infused Baked Goods Brand GOOD CO-OP

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) this morning announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of California-based cannabis-infused baked goods brand GOOD CO-OP, Inc. in an all share transaction. The acquisition, valued at approximately C$2.03 million, represents PLUS’s strategic entry into baked goods, the third-largest edibles category, after reaching the top edibles position with only four full-time products. “When Pete and I started GOOD, our mission was to make the best cannabis baked goods products in the world,” GOOD CEO and Co-Founder Mike Appezzato stated in the news release. “Manufacturing consistent cannabis food…

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MondayDec 03, 2018 10:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc.’s (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) 7ACRES Recognized as Canadian Cannabis Brand of the Year

Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) today announced recognition of its wholly owned subsidiary, 7ACRES, as the Brand of the Year at the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Awards presented by Lift & Co. (TSX.V: LIFT). The awards celebrate Canadian cannabis, distinguishing the innovators, companies and products that make it great, and 7ACRES was selected by a panel of industry professionals across a variety of sectors in the space. "We are extremely honored to have been recognized as Brand of the Year by the Canadian Cannabis Awards,” Supreme Cannabis President and Founder John Fowler stated in the news…

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MondayDec 03, 2018 10:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – American Premium Water Corp. (HIPH) Teams with Aird & Berlis to Initiate Process for Canadian Exchange Listing

American Premium Water Corp. (OTC: HIPH) this morning announced its engagement of Canadian law firm Aird & Berlis to initiate the process of listing on a Canadian stock exchange, with targeted completion set for the end of the first half of 2019. “Today’s announcement is the first step to expand the Company’s reach into North American and the global investor market,” American Premium CEO and Interim Chairman Ryan Fishoff stated in the news release. “Listing in Canada will allow the Company to access capital markets in a region that is more mature and experienced in the cannabis industry where there…

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FridayNov 30, 2018 3:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Strengthens Senior Management Team

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development (“R&D”) company, recently fortified its marketing and compliance efforts with the appointment of new senior management members. A recent article discussing the company reads, “TGOD further strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments: Emily Demeo as its marketing brand director and Terry Reid as its director, legal and compliance. Demeo has joined from Molson Coors Canada (MCC), where she led MCC’s foray into non-alcoholic beverages, gaining valuable marketing experience in a regulated industry. Before her stint at MCC, Demeo worked at L’Oreal as senior…

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FridayNov 30, 2018 2:30 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Offering Products with Natural, Organic Ingredients to Serve Growing Markets

Hemp-cultivated cannabinoid innovator Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) is responding to consumers’ desire for natural, organic ingredients by providing multiple product lines that exclusively use non-GMO, natural ingredients. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Consumers are shifting away from pharmaceutical companies and looking for natural remedies. Phivida is supplying this growing shift with two product lines, Vida+ and Oki. Vida+ (www.HempVidaPlus.com) offers a line of clinical hemp oil extracts and capsules. Oki (www.FeelOki.com) is a new line of consumer beverages and health supplements infused with active hemp extract. Oki beverages come in iced teas and flavor-infused water,…

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FridayNov 30, 2018 2:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Why Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is “One to Watch”

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) the sole Canadian licensed cannabis producer principally focused on premium brands and products with coast-to-coast distribution. A recent article further discussing the company reads, “Supreme Cannabis’ mission is to grow the world’s best cannabis and become a leader in the global industry. The company calls its Toronto Venture Exchange stock symbol FIRE “a testament to our passion for cannabis and our obsession with quality.” … Supreme Cannabis believes the world is ready to follow Canada’s lead by ending the 100-year cannabis prohibition and, as Canada’s only coast-to-coast premium cannabis producer, the…

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FridayNov 30, 2018 10:41 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Nominates Three Independent Directors

Canadian Licensed Producer of premium cannabis products The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) today announced its nomination of Karen Basian, Maurice Levesque and Dr. J. André de Barros Teixeira to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at its December 28, 2018 shareholder meeting. Basian brings over 25 years of experience in the consumer products, financial services and technology sectors. Levesque has 30 years of experience in the Canadian financial industry, recognized for his broad knowledge, skills and experience in venture capital, financial services and new business formation and development. Dr. Teixeira has an extensive consulting background in the…

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