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TuesdayJun 25, 2019 10:34 am

HempNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Acquires 49% Interest in Cannova Medical

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, today announced completion of the purchase of 2,260,500 common shares of Cannova Medical Ltd., a provider of innovative solutions for cannabis consumption. The purchase represents Nabis Holdings’ 49% interest in Cannova with the option to acquire the remaining 51% interest. Based in Israel, Cannova is developing an alternative method for cannabis consumption in the form of a sublingual strip that allows more effective control of dosage quantities. “Our goal for strategic investments at Nabis is…

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TuesdayJun 25, 2019 9:44 am

HempNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Appoints Proven Consumer Marketing Expert Jann Parish as CMO

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) today announced its appointment of Jann Parish as chief marketing officer (“CMO”), effective immediately. Formerly CMO of Victoria's Secret and other global brands, and the recipient of numerous awards, Parish brings to the company brand development, strategic consumer relationship management and digital innovation. “As GGB continues rapid expansion in both the CBD and MSO segments, we are delighted to be bringing Jann, a proven consumer marketing expert, onboard,” Green Growth Brands CEO Peter Horvath said in the news release. “Jann is a master at positioning brands to resonate with consumers.…

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TuesdayJun 25, 2019 9:33 am

HempNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Posts International Sales Update

VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB), a market leader specializing in vaporizers and accessories for essential oils, CBD and electronic cigarettes, this morning announced an update on its efforts to build relationships internationally and increase the visibility of its HoneyStick brand. The company’s director of International Sales, Ezequiel Pavlotsky, has spent the year thus far representing the HoneyStick brand at major cannabis expos in Europe to raise brand awareness, expand its network of distributors, and form new industry relationships. VPR Brands has increased its international distributors list with the addition of Near Dark in Germany, a large B2B distributor for the…

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MondayJun 24, 2019 11:55 am

HempNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Enters Strategic Agreement with Israel-Based Fantasy Network Ltd.

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) this morning announced its entry into a strategic business cooperation agreement with Fantasy Network Ltd. (TASE: FNTS) of Tel Aviv, Israel. Under the agreement, the companies will form the foundation to joint venture business opportunities in the Israeli medical cannabis sector. The signed agreement provides Redfund a framework to access Fantasy’s currently-controlled projects, as well as those under negotiation primarily in Israel. In addition, Redfund will assist Fantasy in licensing patented Israeli medical technology and cannabis delivery systems outside of Israel and provide capital, alongside Fantasy, to medical cannabis businesses. “Israel…

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MondayJun 24, 2019 10:24 am

HempNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Receives Health Canada Approval for Additional 17 Licensed Cultivation Rooms

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) today announced its receipt of Health Canada approval for the licensing of 17 additional cultivation rooms within its facility’s Phase 4A/4B perimeter. According to the update, approval of the additional licensed cultivation space increases annual target production capacity to 61,000 kg. "Sustainable growth, exceptional quality and constant innovation are the pillars of our overall strategic approach," Organigram CEO Greg Engel said in the news release. "We are proud to continue to increase our physical capacity to meet the needs of cannabis consumers across the country while also bringing new thinking and technology to…

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MondayJun 24, 2019 10:08 am

HempNewsBreaks – The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Announces Launch of London-Based Investment Platform

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) today announced the launch of its London-based investment platform, Supreme Heights, which is focused on opportunities in the UK and European CBD health and wellness space. The platform will draw on Supreme Cannabis' experience launching premium brands and benefit from its regulatory, product commercialization, supply chain, marketing and capital markets expertise and corporate support services. "The rapidly evolving CBD markets in the UK and Europe present compelling investment opportunities given the promising environments for new health and wellness companies to establish differentiated brands and capture meaningful market share. Supreme…

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MondayJun 24, 2019 9:44 am

HempNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Releases 2019 Annual and Special Meeting Results

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) on Friday announced the results of its 2019 annual and special meeting. Held on June 20, 2019, there were 43,217,711 company shares represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, constituting 55.1 percent of Lexaria's issued share capital as of May 3, 2019, the record date of the meeting. The matters voted upon included board member elections, the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditors, approval of the company’s equity incentive plan and executive compensation, and the timeline for approval of executive compensation going…

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FridayJun 21, 2019 11:09 am

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Offers Discount for SingleSeed Relaunch of LALPINA CBD Water Following Site Crash Due to High Demand

SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning reported that its ecommerce site SingleSeed.com crashed and experienced a delay in ordering yesterday due to the overwhelming response to LALPINA CBD Water, a brand of American Premium Water Company (OTC: HIPH). To apologize for this inconvenience, the company is offering a 10% discount on LALPINA CBD Water products through the weekend using the code “CRASH” at checkout. “LALPINA CBD has been a great product on our site. And this response for their product is very exciting for SingleSeed and LALPINA CBD. We look forward to continuing our great relationship and shipping orders of LALPINA…

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ThursdayJun 20, 2019 11:58 am

HempNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Highlights $1.25M Strategic Investment in Friendly Stranger Holdings Corp.

Premium cannabis company VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced that it has made a $1.25 million strategic investment in Friendly Stranger Holdings Corp., a longstanding retail champion of cannabis culture. Per the update, the investment is intended to facilitate Friendly Stranger’s aggressive cannabis retail expansion plans, including its goal of bringing multiple retail stores to the Canadian market. “VIVO is focused on expanding capacity and increasing production capability to help meet the growing demand for cannabis among recreational users,” Barry Fishman, CEO of VIVO, stated in the news release. “Friendly Stranger has been an iconic brand…

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ThursdayJun 20, 2019 11:32 am

HempNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Expands into Global Organic Hemp CBD Market

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, this morning announced the launch of its Global Strategic Hemp Division entering the company into the worldwide organic hemp CBD market. Initially, the division will work to support initiatives in Canada, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland and the U.S.A. It will utilize the company’s expertise in the European hemp CBD market to drive growth, development and the commercialization of new products across its network of global partners. In addition, the Global Strategic Hemp Division will offer considerable support to TGODF’s international partners by providing genetics, training…

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