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MondayMar 11, 2019 9:43 am

HempNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Partners with Valens Groworks to Accelerate Canadian Hemp Strategy

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its entry into a multi-year extraction services contract with Valens GroWorks Corp. (CSE: VGW) (OTCQB: VGWCF), a licensed provider of cannabis products and services specializing in various proprietary extraction, distillation, cannabinoid isolation and purification technologies. According to the update, the partnership with Valens will accelerate TGOD's Canadian hemp strategy, allowing for early market entry of its organic hemp-derived CBD products in the coming months. "We are excited to work with TGOD, Canada's premier certified organic producer," Valens CEO Tyler Robson said in…

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MondayMar 11, 2019 9:32 am

HempNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) President to Present at Second Annual LD Micro Virtual Conference

Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), an emerging conglomerate operating in three distinct business segments, this morning announced that it will be presenting at the second annual LD Micro Virtual Conference on Tuesday, March 12 at 4:00 pm EST. Per the update, Dave Briskie, president and CFO of YGYI, will be giving the presentation and answering questions from investors. “We are enthusiastic to be presenting at LD Micro's virtual event and the timing could not be better for YGYI to be making a presentation to the investment community,” Briskie stated in the news release. “We just acquired Khrysos Industries, which we…

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MondayMar 11, 2019 9:17 am

HempNewsBreaks – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Details Plans for Private Placement

Vancouver-based Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) on Friday detailed its plans to complete a private placement of units at a price of $C0.54 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $1.75 million. Each unit will consist of one common share of Wildflower and one half of one share purchase warrant. Each full purchase warrant will entitle its holder to acquire one common share of the company at a price of $0.85 for a period of 24 months following the closing date of the private placement. Per the update, the financing is already fully subscribed, and it is…

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FridayMar 08, 2019 10:40 am

HempNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Appoints New CFO To Seize Opportunities in Next Stage of Global Growth

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) this morning announced its appointment of Nikhil Handa as the company's new chief financial officer. Current CFO, Dimitre Naoumov, will assume the role of vice president, finance. According to the update, Supreme Cannabis is executing this finance department leadership realignment of leadership to further accelerate its international and domestic growth initiatives. Handa joins Supreme Cannabis with considerable cross-sector capital markets experience and, as CFO, his responsibilities will include stewardship of Supreme Cannabis' finance department, with an emphasis on capital allocation planning, M&A, and transactional execution as the company focuses on domestic…

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FridayMar 08, 2019 10:24 am

HempNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Secures DTC Eligibility for the U.S. Market

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that it has secured eligibility by The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) for its shares on the OTC. A U.S. company and a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTC manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies, and its services provide cost benefits for investors and brokers trading Canadian securities in the United States. Per the update, DTC eligibility permits shares of PLUS Products to be distributed, settled and serviced through DTC’s automated processes, leveraging efficiencies of electronic clearing and settlement of securities.…

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FridayMar 08, 2019 9:51 am

HempNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Headset Forms Strategic Alliance with Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) to Provide U.S. Cannabis Market Data, Analytics to CPG Companies

Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) on Thursday announced that its portfolio company, Headset, Inc., formed a landmark strategic alliance with Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN). According to the update, the partnership combines Nielsen’s consumer research capabilities with Headset's real-time retail point-of-sale platform to provide U.S. cannabis market data and analytics to consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies monitoring the cannabis space. “This announcement from Headset and Nielsen validates our belief in the importance of data in the rapidly unfolding and brand-intensive cannabis industry,” Canopy Rivers President Narbe Alexandrian said in the news release. “Partnering with Nielsen, an S&P 500…

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FridayMar 08, 2019 9:14 am

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Posts Video Interview with Direct Solar

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) issued a video interview between the company’s president Wil Ralston and Direct Solar founder Pablo Diaz. The company recently entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Direct Solar, which will be formally finished upon audit completion. SinglePoint management believes Direct Solar could double the company’s revenue and enable SING to expand coast-to-coast, resulting in a significant increase in sales and profits. To view the full interview, visit http://cnw.fm/4suDJ To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/Fk4Tg About SinglePoint, Inc. SinglePoint, Inc. is a technology and investment company with a focus on acquiring…

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ThursdayMar 07, 2019 11:25 am

HempNewsBreaks – Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to Draw Eclectic Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to be held at the stunning Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto on April 17 through April 18, 2019, will draw entrepreneurs and investors throughout the burgeoning cannabis industry. Premier financial media outlet Benzinga is hosting the event that will put cannabis industry information and ideas front-and-center for cannabis companies, policy makers, entrepreneurs and sector trailblazers. The conference agenda includes a full-slate of engaging panels, fireside chats, lightning round presentations, facilitated networking opportunities and leading industry keynote speakers. “Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference brings an eclectic group of forward-thinking cannabis entrepreneurs and investors together in a…

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ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:31 am

HempNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Strengthens Board of Directors with the Appointment of Kenneth R. McKinnon

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) this morning announced its appointment of new independent director, Kenneth R. McKinnon, Q.C. in a strategic move to strengthen its board of directors. McKinnon brings substantial financial oversight and business advisory experience as an experienced corporate executive and director. He currently is a partner at Citrus Capital Partners Ltd. and serves on the boards of Touchstone Exploration Inc. and Alvopetro Energy Ltd. McKinnon previously was a director at Petrominerales Ltd. and Lightstream Resources Ltd., where he also served as chairman. He also served on the board of governors of the University…

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ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:24 am

HempNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Engages Consultant to Lead Dual Listing Compliance, Implement IR Program

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced that it has engaged Derek Lindsay as a consultant to assist ETST with potential dual listing of the company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”), as well as implement an investor relations program and other items. Lindsay’s expertise includes raising capital, strategic advisement, investor relations and risk management, and he has solid experience in accelerating the growth of emerging private and public companies, serving in various investor, management and board capacities. “We believe Derek’s expertise makes him the perfect fit to ensure that we improve communication with…

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