Cannabis-focused investment and operating firm Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced its completion of a subsequent $9.4 million equity investment in portfolio company Canapar Corp. (“Canapar Canada”), the Canadian parent corporation of Italian organic hemp production and processing platform Canapar SrL (“Canapar Italy”). Per the update, this investment aligns with Canopy’s…
Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today released a detailed construction update on its domestic Valleyfield and Hamilton operations that reflects significant progress toward the completion of both facilities. According to the update, as a result of a recently-identified need for design modifications in the construction process,…
Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lexaria Nicotine LLC, has joined forces with one of the world’s largest tobacco companies to fund the research and development of Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECHÔ technology to potentially commercialize a form of oral nicotine delivery. An article discussing the company reads, “Lexaria’s goal…
Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, this morning announced its collaboration with NutraFuels, Inc. (OTCQB: NTFU) to advance the development of a new generation of health and wellness nutraceutical products based on processing by PBIO’s proprietary…
Los Angeles-based cannabis firm Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) this morning announced plans to break ground on a six-acre canopy cultivation site in Northern California which will be known as The NUGS Farm. Per the update and complementary to this land acquisition, Cannabis Strategic Ventres has obtained over 20 licenses for cannabis manufacturing, distribution…
Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) this morning announced that it has been named one of the top 10 retail payment consulting/services companies of 2018 by Retail CIO Outlook magazine. Per the update, Retail CIO Outlook set out to identify the very best of the best among many payment service providers…
Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today announced that its joint venture (“JV”) production partner, Knud Jepsen, has received an initial cannabis business authorization from the Danish Medicines Agency, the government body responsible for issuing cannabis related licenses. According to the update, the license will allow Kund…
InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted organization engaged in helping companies improve their communications within the investment community, today published a timeline of milestones achieved by its various brands since its 2006 inception. IBN has grown to currently operate an impressive network of more than 30 trustworthy brands and has amassed a social media audience of nearly…
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Ltd., a cannabis-focused research and development company, this morning issued an update in which it comments on a recent news release from the Greek Ministry of Agriculture concerning the company’s proposed Greece operations. Per the release, TGOD has been in communication with various Greek Ministries,…
Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) technology is patent protected for cannabidiol and all other nonpsychoactive cannabinoids. The company also currently has patents pending for THC, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine, other psychoactive cannabinoids and other molecules. An article discussing the company reads, “Lexaria Bioscience has 10 patents…
Pacific Software (OTC: PFSF) designs and develops hyperledger blockchain-based systems and is focusing its resources on agricultural and drug-trade supply lines. The food industry’s need for supply chain management has been on the rise as of late, with multiple high-profile contamination concerns during the past year. An article discussing the company reads, “Pacific Software is…
Diversified holding company DPW Holdings (NYSE American: DPW) this morning announced that it has entered a stock purchase agreement with Ault & Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with the sale subject to approval by the NYSE American stock exchange. Under the agreement terms, DPW will issue 416,667 common stock shares to Ault & Company, Inc.…
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, this morning announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Queen Genetics/Knud Jepsen A/S (“Knud Jepsen”) to establish two 50/50 joint ventures (“JVs”). The first JV is designed for producing commercial cannabis and cannabis oils, and the second…
Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, this morning announced worldwide publication by independent researchers of more than 20 scientific papers in 2018 citing advantages of the company’s pressure cycling technology (“PCT”) platform. The publications, authored by…
Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, TGOD Acquisition Corporation (“SpinCo”), today announced receipt of approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for the previously announced plan of arrangement. Under the terms and conditions of the arrangement agreement between TGOD and SpinCo,…
Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) this morning announced the launch of its Netevia In-App Payments Software Development Kit (“SDK”). According to the update, the app is designed for Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices and enables developers and hardware manufacturers to process payments within their consumer-facing applications. Netevia’s SDK for IoT…
Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) today announced that CLR Roasters, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has executed agreements with its Nicaraguan based partners, H and H Export and Marisol Siles, under which the company anticipates expanding capabilities in Nicaragua through construction of one of Central America’s largest processing mills. In addition to planned construction…
Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced its completion of an equity investment in 10663522 Canada Inc. (“Herbert”), a unique brand platform focused on the adult-use cannabis beverage and edibles market. Canopy Rivers subscribed in Herbert for CAD $1,500,000 of preferred shares and received incremental warrants that entitle RIV to certain governance-related rights…
Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lexaria Nicotine LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement with Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) to fund the research and development of Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH technology. The company’s DehydraTECH enhances the performance of ingestible products’…
Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced that it has appointed Narbe Alexandrian as president of the company, effective immediately. In this role, Alexandrian will report directly to CEO Bruce Linton with responsibilities that include leading corporate development initiatives and managing day-to-day corporate operations. Alexandrian’s experience prior to joining Canopy Rivers includes serving…