CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayJul 17, 2018 12:44 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) and Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) Announce Extraction Services Agreement

Vertically integrated cannabis company Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), together with Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS), today announced the signing of a cannabis concentrate extraction services agreement between CP Logistics, LLC (“CPL”), Sunniva’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, and Pure Applied Sciences, Inc. (“PAS”), Cannabis Strategic’s wholly owned subsidiary. Per the terms of the agreement, CPL will perform white label services producing high quality, ultra-purified cannabis extracts out of its Sun-Oil Facility in Cathedral City, California, for PAS under the Pure Organix™ brand name, which was recently acquired by Cannabis Strategic. The agreement is for a 12-month term that…

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TuesdayJul 17, 2018 12:31 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Flower Names New Vice President of Sales

Green Flower, the nation’s leading cannabis educational streaming platform, this morning announced the appointment of Will Petruski as Vice President of Sales. Petruski, a former Arcview Group Sales Executive, will report directly to the company’s CEO, Max Simon, and will be overseeing and implementing Green Flower’s revenue generating activities. Petruski will work closely with Simon to make partnerships through several revenue channels including sponsored programming for Green Flower’s world-class video content, showcases for cannabis entrepreneurs and businesses seeking new marketing avenues, and new methods to grow Green Flower’s enterprise sales programs. “Will Petruski brings with him over 25-years of B2B…

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TuesdayJul 17, 2018 11:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Names New VP of Strategic Relations

Marijuana-focused search engine and online directory company NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL) this morning announced that it has appointed James Jordan as the company’s vice president of strategic relations. Jordan is well-known in the cannabis market as the founding member of the Southern California Business and Investment Group (“SCCBIG”), a Los Angeles, California-based networking group comprised of more than 3,000 members and hundreds of cannabis companies. “James has already made a huge impact on NUGL,” NUGL CEO Brandon Vargas stated in the news release. “We have big things in the works, but it’s also the small things that make it happen.…

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TuesdayJul 17, 2018 10:37 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) and Epican Medicinals Open Retail Dispensary in Jamaica

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), together with Epican Medicinals, a company in which TGODF owns 49.18%, this morning announced the successful opening of its first legal cannabis retail store in Jamaica on Saturday, July 14th. Epican and TGOD will be provided with immediate revenue from the sale of premium Jamaican grown organic cannabis at the flagship location. The dispensary in Kingston represents the first of several Epican Herb Houses planned to be finalized across Jamaica by the end of 2018. “The Kingston dispensary is an important step in TGOD’s global strategy,”…

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TuesdayJul 17, 2018 10:05 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Officially Launches New Cryptocurrency Trading Courses

Premier financial information company ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning announced the official launch of its new cryptocurrency trading courses offered through its newly established Bitcoin Trading Academy LLC. Per the update, the company launched a full three-part course offering on July 7, 2018, including Bitcoin Trading 101, an introductory course giving students basic knowledge on cryptocurrencies and their trading platforms; Bitcoin Trading 201, an in-depth look at alternative coins such as Ethereum; and Bitcoin 301, which features professional ICO analysts teaching students about what to look for when vetting a new cryptocurrency offering. “We are pleased with the turn…

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MondayJul 16, 2018 3:01 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Delivers Groundbreaking, Organic Options to Preventive Healthcare Market

PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) aims to be a leader in the preventive health sciences and provide revolutionary options for preventive and curative therapies utilizing organic products. An article discussing the company reads: “PreveCeutical currently has five research and development programs, including dual gene therapy for curative and prevention therapies for diabetes and obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that some 425 million people around the world are living with diabetes, and that number is projected to rise to 629 million by 2045. Treating diabetes is a costly matter, both economically and in terms of physical…

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MondayJul 16, 2018 9:24 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Appoints Former Florida State Senate President to Advisory Board

Cannabis-focused financial services company Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) this morning announced that it has added Mike Haridopolos to the company’s advisory board. Haridopolos is the former president of the Florida State Senate, working closely with Gov. Rick Scott from 2010-2012. Haridopolos is also a former college professor of political science and history at both Eastern Florida State and the University of Florida. “We are excited to add Mike to our team,” Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions CEO Jeremy Roberts stated in the news release. “With his experience working on Florida’s legislation, working to solve the prescription drug crisis and…

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FridayJul 13, 2018 11:46 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) Maintains Robust Suite of Products, Strong IP Portfolio

Pivot Pharmaceuticals (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) is engaged in the development and commercialization of quality cannabinoid-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals by utilizing unique drug delivery platform technologies. An article discussing the company reads: “Pivot Pharmaceuticals has a suite of 30 products ready for commercialization. The company also has a strong intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio for the formulation and delivery of cannabinoids. Pivot’s proposed product line comprises capsules and tablets, bulk powder, stick packs and beverages. Its product line also consists of water soluble oral solutions, lotions, creams, gels and pet supplements. … Pivot Pharmaceuticals has acquired the global rights…

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FridayJul 13, 2018 11:40 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Improves Patent Pending hempSMART Brain Product Formulation

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) functions as an umbrella company supporting an assortment of portfolio businesses operating in the legal cannabis and hemp industry. In June, the company announced that its hempSMART™ brand relaunched its flagship patent pending product, hempSMART™ Brain. An article further discussing the product reads: “The improved formulation includes 300mg per bottle of full spectrum, non-psychoactive, water soluble CBD (10mg per serving), along with a botanical blend of all-natural plant-based ingredients. To learn more about the hempSMART™ Brain product, read the full press release (http://cnw.fm/2dKSp). The brand offers a line of CBD products and the opportunity…

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FridayJul 13, 2018 10:47 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Sees Potential in Alternative Nicotine Delivery Method

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) believes that its patented technology, DehydraTECH™ has the potential to transform nicotine use by offering a delivery method that may be an effective alternative to the traditional inhalation. An article discussing the company reads: “Although inhalation is an effective delivery mechanism – much more so than non-enhanced edible ingestion – it is dangerous. The toxins released during combustion are harmful and can potentially kill the user. Edible ingestion eliminates the toxins caused by lighting up. While inhalation is fast, traditionally, ingestion has not been. However, the use of DehydraTECH™ speeds things up to make…

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