CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:42 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Unveils New Products, Brands at Convention

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it launched several new products at its 2018 Convention in San Diego, California, which took place August 23-25. The launches included additions to Saveur Natural Foods, Youngevity Essential Oils, Nature Direct and BeautiControl. The company also unveiled two new Youngevity product lines, Mineral Man and Hemp FX™. "One thing that makes Youngevity so unique, is our broad product offering. It allows us to reach many markets and gives our customer a wide-range of high-quality lifestyle products. We will continue to do our best to align our products to…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:11 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Files Disclosure Statement with SEC Regarding Potential Acquisitions in Hydroponic Supply Sector

Hydroponic supply company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) this morning announced the filing of a disclosure statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission concerning multiple possible acquisitions. Per the update, Sugarmade has entered into formal acquisition negotiations with two companies that provide online and retail hydroponic and other agricultural cultivation supplies. “The hydroponic supply sector is still highly fragmented with many of the larger players not likely to reach public company liquidity events for the original entrepreneurial teams,” Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade, stated in the news release. “We have entered into talks with at least two of these companies for…

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TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Names New Creative Director

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium food and beverage company, this morning announced the appointment of Brian Schmitt as the company’s new creative director. Schmitt’s responsibilities will include new product packaging design and brand visual identity. "Brian is someone who will truly bring our new 'Oki' brand to life across all mediums from labels to packaging to the design of in-store displays," Phivida Chief Marketing Officer Michael Cornwell stated in the news release. "Already he has implemented our brand strategy to guide new packaging design and visual identity for our new line of Hemp Extract - infused beverages…

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MondayAug 27, 2018 11:42 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Gearing up for Launch of OKI Brand in 3Q2018

Phivida Holdings (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium food and beverage company, is preparing to launch its OKI brand of premium CBD products to consumers during the third quarter of 2018. The company recently gained exposure to roughly 2,400 mainstream retail outlets across the U.S. by signing an exclusive national agreement with National Specialty Sales (“NSS”), an Acosta company. An article discussing the agreement reads: “The partnership also provides the opportunity to access an additional 25,000 national grocery supermarkets such as Wal-Mart, Target, Kroger and others in Acosta’s national sales network. PHVAF and Acosta are working together to develop in-store…

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FridayAug 24, 2018 3:02 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Stands Out Among Potential Leading Compliant Producers in California Cannabis Market

Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) stands out among the emerging largest compliant producers with a vertically integrated business model and commitment to delivering safe, consistent, high-quality products and services. An article discussing the company reads, “In an executive summary of Sunniva’s market potential, Canaccord Genuity states, ‘Sunniva could become one of the larger compliant producers in California heading into 2019 where more than 85 percent of product is still not in compliance with current regulations.’ The company’s strategy of placing a high degree of importance on designing its facilities with innovative technologies that allow for automation, low-cost cultivation and the…

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FridayAug 24, 2018 12:36 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Human Clinical Study Confirms Significant Delivery, Bioavailability Results

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is pleased with recent significant results from a new human clinical study to evaluate its DehydraTECH™ powered TurboCBD™ and cannabidiol (CBD) fortified hemp oil capsules (http://cnw.fm/2NCrW). An article discussing this reads, “Results corroborate and confirm earlier in vitro and in vivo studies that evaluated DehydraTECH’s platform and measured higher levels of drug delivery achieved quicker than controls with matching CBD amounts. LXRP said that it believes nearly identical bioavailability enhancement results would be shown if the cannabinoid was THC instead of CBD.” To view the full article, visit http://cnw.fm/Dwp1Q About Lexaria Bioscience Corp. Lexaria…

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FridayAug 24, 2018 11:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corp. Partners with Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) Subsidiary to Conduct Cannabis Testing

The Flowr Corp., a Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, was recently highlighted in a Bloomberg article titled, “Scotts Miracle-Gro Tests Whether It Can Make Pot Grow Too,” authored by Kristine Owram. Per the article, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s (NYSE: SMG) subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Co., is partnering up with Flowr to build a 50,000-square-foot research facility on the same site as Flowr’s grow-op in Kelowna, British Columbia. Firstly, the new lab will test Hawthorne’s lights and nutrients on cannabis, with plans to ultimately conduct more in-depth studies on the plant. Currently producing 250 grams a square foot…

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ThursdayAug 23, 2018 2:12 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Shares Rise Following Joint Venture Update

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) shares rise more than 7% Thursday afternoon following an update issued earlier in the week regarding the company’s CBD hemp farming joint venture with Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) in New Brunswick, Canada. The update included details on the current work taking place at the facility to prepare for the installation of drying equipment. Installation of the biomass dryer, capable of processing 125 acres of flowers and leaves from the 2018 cultivation, is anticipated by the end of August. In addition, the company announced that the Bathurst facility could potentially serve as…

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ThursdayAug 23, 2018 12:42 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Shares Surge by More than 30% Following Milestone Acquisition

Shares of Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) surged by more than 30 percent in Thursday morning trading following news earlier in the week of the company’s acquisition of The Asher House Pet CBD brand from The Asher House LLC. In a release detailing the acquisition, Cannabis Strategic CEO Simon Yu noted, “Through the Asher House acquisition, Cannabis Strategic continues to expand its already diverse portfolio of Cannabis focus brands and service offerings.” At time of posting, the company’s PPS sits at a six-month high of $5.19, up roughly $1.21 on the day, on volume of nearly 680,000. To view…

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ThursdayAug 23, 2018 9:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Attains Additional Cannabis Retail Opportunities, Expands Retail Store Network

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has progressed its retail portfolio and expanded its cannabis retail store network in Alberta and British Columbia. The company has attained the rights to an additional 12 retail locations, five of which are in Alberta and the remaining seven are located in B.C. The new retail opportunities bring Choom's potential retail locations across western Canada up to 52. The company anticipates increasing this count even further as it is currently negotiating additional leases with the plan of submitting applications for retail licenses. In…

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