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ThursdayApr 18, 2019 12:19 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Demonstrates Strategic Acumen with Acquisition of Leading CBD Processor Coastal Labs LLC

Green Hygienics is on a path toward establishing a leadership role in the cannabis industry through ‘elevated integration’ Its acquisition of Coastal Labs adds one of North America’s premier CBD processing labs to the company’s portfolio Progress continues toward securing its supply chain through the cultivation and processing of hemp and cannabis Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis company targeting the high-end medical and recreational adult-use market, is moving quickly to establish itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation techniques. Underscoring the company’s strategy of generating revenues from multiple sources, including valuable acquisitions,…

ThursdayApr 18, 2019 12:05 pm

Shark Tank to Call on Kentucky in Run for the Unicorns

With award-winning ABC reality TV series Shark Tank set for an imminent call on Kentucky, the state may soon be as well known for fast-paced unicorns (i.e. rapidly growing billion-dollar startups) as it is for speedy horses. Kentucky’s pedigree for equines is well known. The city of Lexington has been called the ‘Horse Capital of the World’, while Louisville, Kentucky, is, of course, home to the celebrated annual Kentucky Derby. The Shark Tank open call will be part of Run for the Unicorns, a nexus of networking gatherings, discussions, presentations and social events that is scheduled to take place from…

ThursdayApr 18, 2019 11:44 am

Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Collaborators Report Positive Preclinical Data on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Genprex’s collaborators at MD Anderson reported positive preclinical data for the combination of the TUSC2 gene with an anti-PD1 antibody for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer The TUSC2 gene, a tumor suppressor gene, is the active agent in Genprex’s Oncoprex immunogene therapy, the company’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of lung cancer In combination with pembrolizumab, the TUSC2 gene significantly slowed tumor growth in mice with human immune cells Lung cancer ranks among the malignancies that are expected to increase the most in the coming years, especially among women; immunotherapy solutions may provide an effective option for…

ThursdayApr 18, 2019 11:14 am

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Advancing Lithium Exploration Program at Irgon Project

The impact of fossil fuels on the environment is driving new interest in electric vehicles and their lithium-ion batteries QMC believes that it can double the historical estimate for lithium on its Irgon Lithium Mine project QMC is advancing its lithium-rich property as it pushes planning forward to bring its project into production International anxiety about planetary climate change, believed to be brought on by the growing use of fossil fuels, is spurring widespread interest in the discovery of electrical fuel-sourcing lithium deposits, and junior explorer QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) is advancing toward a…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 12:13 pm

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (NGTF) Focusing on Sleep-Friendly Nutrition, Filing for Global Trademark Protection

Nightfood Holdings makes ice cream formulated by sleep and nutrition experts The company’s CEO will speak at the upcoming 13th Annual Global Dairy Congress Nightfood is filing for international trademark protection within the ice cream category An innovative consumer goods brand-development company, Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) owns Nightfood Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, MJ Munchies Inc. Located in Tarrytown, New York, Nightfood is the creator of tasty, award-winning, better-for-you ice cream formulated by sleep and nutrition experts. The company has optimized the macro-nutrient and ingredient profiles of its sleep-friendly products for nighttime. The company’s mission is to solve…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 11:50 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Positioned to Capitalize as Forecasts Call for CBD Industry Sales of $16 Billion by 2025

Analysts project that the traditional nutraceutical health and wellness market for CBD products will reach $6.4 billion by 2025 As ETST widens its sales efforts, analysts cite increases of CBD availability in diverse retail channels ETST has entered new distribution deals with CannaBiz and Desert Sun Distribution, providing more opportunities for its CBD products Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, is marketing its full-spectrum CBD products to a broader retail audience, such as large chains, health food stores and independent pharmacies. This strategic move comes as five Cowen & Co.…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 11:17 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Meeting Consumer Preferences with Organic Cannabis Product Line

The United Organic strain is now shipping to more than 200 medical patients enrolled as Growers’ Circle members in Canada TGOD’s second organic certification for its Hamilton facility was recently received from Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd. Company’s multi-year extraction services agreement with Valens GroWorks Corp. is expected to accelerate the market entry of CBD-infused products Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is focused on becoming the global leader in delivering premium organic cannabis solutions to enhance the lives of people around the world. If 2018’s accomplishments are any indication of what’s to…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 10:59 am

At FinovateSpring 2019, You May Hear Talk of Lemonade, Raisin and Kabbage

Don’t be astonished if you hear patrons of the upcoming Finovate confab in San Francisco talking about Lemonade, Raisin and Kabbage, for this unlikely menu of items is about innovation in financial services, not cuisine. Expect such surprises and more at FinovateSpring 2019, as the next fintech forum in the Finovate series gets underway at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square (https://bit.ly/2OW4yGG). Main conference days are Wednesday, May 8, through Friday, May 10, with an additional summit day on Tuesday, May 7. By providing its unique platform of short-form demos and presentations from industry professionals, Finovate has been showcasing…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 10:15 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Creating Hemp-Based Products and Technologies with Lasting Impact

Company recently launched wellness products and an affiliate opportunity in the UK Extraction test batches are expected to help determine the final sales terms for the company’s 2018 harvest MCOA is currently focused on the production of approximately 50,000 clones and the early stages of micropropagation techniques Company seeks to take advantage of every profit point, from seed to finished product As an umbrella company, Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) provides turnkey services to the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries by delivering recognized brands through unique marketing and distribution subsidiaries. In the last few months, the company…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 11:53 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Readies Prelaunch Events for hempSMART Products in Birmingham and Liverpool

After successful launch of hempSMART in London, MCOA will follow up with additional launch events in Birmingham and Liverpool In London, hempSMART sold out its entire promotional inventory, and more than 1,000 people signed up with the company’s associate networking program MCOA and joint venture partner Global Hemp Group are in negotiations with cannabinoid extraction companies in Oregon Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is widening its hempSMART subsidiary’s penetration into Europe by planning Q2 2019 prelaunch events in the Netherlands and Germany. MCOA is following up on the successful launch of hempSMART in London, where all promotional inventory…

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