CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayMay 01, 2018 1:43 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) to Close Acquisition of Island Green Cure

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) recently announced that on May 2, 2018, the company intends to close the acquisition of Island Green Cure Ltd. ("IGC"), an advanced-stage cannabis production license applicant under Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”). In accordance with the closing, Choom will issue 8,000,000 common shares to the shareholders of IGC and issue 500,000 common shares to a finder. A consultant or related parities of the consultant will receive 536,000 common shares, as a shareholder of IGC, and 500,000 common shares as a finder, which will…

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TuesdayMay 01, 2018 11:19 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Reports Fiscal 2017 Financial, Operational Results

Vertically integrated medical cannabis company Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) recently reported its financial and operational results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. Sunniva completed its first year with a total of C$16.1 million in revenue, primarily generated from its two acquisitions during the period, Natural Health Services (“NHS”) and Full-Scale Distributors, LLC (“FSD”), which contributed C$11.3 million and C$4.8 million in revenue, respectively. Among other highlights of the period, the company acquired 20 acres of land in Cathedral City, California, and 18 licenses to produce and distribute cannabis in California. Other milestones for the year…

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TuesdayMay 01, 2018 10:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) and Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Acquire Property in Oregon for Hemp Cultivation

British Columbia-based hemp cultivation company Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) this morning announced that the company, together with its partner Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA), has acquired a 109-acre agricultural property for the cultivation of high CBD yielding hemp for the approaching 2018 growing season. The Scio, Oregon property contains a high level of organic matter in the soil, ideal for hemp cultivation, and has a history of hemp cultivation over the last two growing seasons. The companies acquired the property for US $1.1 million, which is comprised of a cash down payment of $130,000…

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TuesdayMay 01, 2018 9:42 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Subsidiary Signs Agreement with CarFax

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced that its ShieldSaver subsidiary has entered an agreement with CarFax to provide detailed information directly to CarFax while being able to pull data from the CarFax system to further efficiencies within the ShieldSaver mobile application. “We are excited for this new relationship with CarFax, and we believe there is a lot of opportunity to expand the relationship with CarFax,” Wil Ralston, president of SinglePoint, stated in the news release. “They are a fantastic company – the absolute leader in their space – and we look forward to a long, synergistic…

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TuesdayMay 01, 2018 9:28 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Renews Licensing Agreement with Nuka Enterprises

Drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) recently announced a new licensing agreement with Nuka Enterprises LLC to renew Nuka’s DehydraTECH™ license rights for use in its 1906 brand of cannabis chocolates. Nuka and 1906 have also acquired new rights in product categories in addition to the original chocolate formats, including candies, beverages, capsules and pills, and topical creams. “Nuka’s success with the 1906 brand of cannabis chocolates - recognized for their fast onset times, efficacy, taste and unique formulations – clearly demonstrate the market potential for DehydraTECH™. This comprehensive, long-term relationship between Nuka and Lexaria…

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MondayApr 30, 2018 12:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. Increases Units Offered in IPO

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., also known as TGOD, this morning announced that it has filed an amended and restated final long form prospectus to increase its initial public offering (“IPO”) of units of the company in response to the increased investor demand. The company is a producer of high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles that is licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”). TGOD is dedicated to becoming the global leader in delivering organic cannabis solutions while setting the industry standard in sustainability. The company holds a unique position in Canada as…

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MondayApr 30, 2018 9:50 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Acquires Leaf Detective, LLC.

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a leading provider of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis industry, this morning announced that it has completed an asset purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Leaf Detective, LLC. The independently owned California-based testing lab, Leaf Detective, focuses in analytical laboratory testing for cannabis manufacturers, medical marijuana dispensaries, producers and consumers. This acquisition further expands the company’s foothold in California to meet the anticipated surge relating to the July 1 testing deadline mandating licensed retailers to sell only lab tested product. Per the terms of the agreement, EVIO will form a new entity,…

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MondayApr 30, 2018 9:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Courses through Bitcoin Trading Academy LLC

Premier financial information company ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning announced its new cryptocurrency trading courses, which it plans to offer through its newly established Bitcoin Trading Academy LLC beginning in June 2018. “We are excited to expand our cryptocurrency education platform with the launch of Bitcoin Trading Academy, a cutting-edge cryptocurrency trading education center which follows the Company's successful November 2017 launch of newcoins168.com, a Chinese language cryptocurrency and blockchain technology news and information site,” Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, stated in the news release. “In addition to online courses, Bitcoin Trading Academy will offer live courses in New…

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FridayApr 27, 2018 2:58 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (SNNVF) Delivers High-quality Products and Services to Canadian and Californian Cannabis Markets

Vertically integrated medical cannabis company Sunniva (OTCQX: SNNVF) is dedicated to providing safe, consistent, high-quality products and services to the Canadian and Californian cannabis markets. An article discussing the company reads: “The company is establishing sophisticated distribution channels, including Sunniva’s ownership of Natural Health Services Ltd. cannabis clinics in Canada with over 95,000 active patients, to purchase the significant quantities of high quality Sunniva-branded and Sunniva private-labeled cannabis products. … Sunniva is an ancient English name which means, “Gift of the Sun.” Sunniva’s team of horticulturists, scientists and engineers is helping to set best practices for the industry, believing that…

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FridayApr 27, 2018 2:50 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Offers Payment Solution to Vendors, Patients via Green Platform

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), through its Green platform, is now offering a proprietary, fully integrated payment solution for customers and licensed medical cannabis establishments. An article discussing the company reads: “Green is not a gift or reloadable card. Rather, it permits customers and patients to link directly to a checking account at any U.S. bank. Customers and patients can purchase electronically, not with cash. Although Visa and MasterCard are not accepted because of their prohibitions against any financial transactions involving federally controlled substances, Green enables medical cannabis buyers to purchase at licensed establishments using funds directly from their…

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