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$TCAN Pursuing Development of a Global Cannabis Marketplace

  • TransCanna recently acquired a 196,000 sq. ft cannabis-concentrated hub in Stanislaus County, California, in keeping with its expansion plans to develop a global cannabis marketplace
  • It also received gross aggregate proceeds of more than C$10 million in private placement funding, which is being used for equipment purchase, acquisitions and other business activities
  • The company has hired a new general manager, Alan R. Applonie, who has decades of infrastructure experience working with Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, 7-Eleven and Kroger
  • TransCanna is aiming to buy and develop 15 premium cannabis brands in California

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) is a Canadian company engaged in developing, integrating, scaling and channelizing cannabis- and hemp-related marketing activities in a closed-loop ecosystem. The company currently owns arguably the largest expanse of vertically integrated cannabis concentrated workplace in California.

Recently, TransCanna successfully closed its second round of private placement funding since its IPO on January 9, 2019, which fetched the company gross aggregate proceeds of…

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$TCAN Details Modesto Facility in Video Tour

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) recently acquired a 196,000-square-foot, self-contained production and distribution facility in Modesto, California. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The Modesto facility will serve as a production hub that enables TransCanna to cultivate and deliver the 15 brands to scale as the company grows over time. TransCanna recently produced an eight-minute video as a quick tour of the facility (http://nnw.fm/6Rrfl), which is part of a larger 5.5-acre property purchase that the company can develop with an additional, still-larger structure to grow its own biomass. As it is, the current facility has space for a significant-sized nursery, as well as grow, manufacturing, bottling, baking, extraction and transportation operations. . . . ‘The benefit here is that we have better temperature control, better humidity control. We don’t bring any outside air into any of the controlled environments inside the facility. So it really differentiates us from anybody else in the industry,’ Pakulis said during the video tour of the existing structure. ‘And it was specifically designed for this facility by the sellers. And the sellers, for the last 25 years, have designed these systems for food-grade processing facilities throughout the United States. . . . It is truly a vertically integrated facility.’”

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About TransCanna Holdings Inc.

TransCanna Holdings is a Canadian-based company focused on providing integrated branding, transportation and distribution services through its wholly owned California subsidiaries to a range of industries including the cannabis marketplace. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TransCanna.com.

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$GGBXF Expansion with Abercrombie & Fitch Seventh Sense CBD in over 160 Stores

COLUMBUS, June 27, 2019 – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGB or the Company) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF). The specialty retailer trialed GGB’s Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy products in 10 Abercrombie & Fitch stores and it will now carry the CBD products in more than 160 A&F stores.

The expansion includes Seventh Sense’s CBD-infused body lotions, muscle balms, lip balms and sugar scrubs, and is Green Growth Brands’ second major wholesale agreement since the passage of the Agriculture Act of 2018 in December 2018.

“Abercrombie & Fitch understands how to connect with their target-customer, not just in the U.S. but across the globe,” said Green Growth Brands CEO, Peter Horvath. “They have incredible brand recognition in our current target markets and beyond, and we are excited at the prospect of building our partnership together.”

About Abercrombie & Fitch 
Abercrombie & Fitch is a specialty retailer of high-quality apparel and accessories for men and women. For more than 125 years, the iconic brand has outfitted innovators, explorers and entrepreneurs. Today, it reflects the updated attitude of the modern consumer, while remaining true to its heritage of creating expertly crafted products with an effortless, American style.

Abercrombie & Fitch operates in more than 250 locations (includes abercrombie kids) worldwide as of the end of Q1 2019. It is the namesake brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF). The Company’s other brands include abercrombie kids and Hollister Co.

About Green Growth Brands Inc.
Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The Company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman™ Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. Already driving the strongest sales per square feet in the cannabis industry, GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S., its CBD presence at ShopSeventhSense.com, in malls across the country and at DSW shoe stores—and that’s just the beginning. Learn more about the vision at GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities law. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “forecast” and similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; marketing costs; loss of markets; future legislative and regulatory developments involving medical and recreational marijuana; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; the marijuana industry in the United States, income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies, including with respect to its retail shop strategy; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations and other risks, including those factors described under the heading “Risks Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated November 26, 2018 which is available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements contained in this release, including without limitation, the expansion of GGB’s Seventh Sense brand, the expected access to new customers in premier retail locations and the expected opening date of the first GGB shop, is made as of the date hereof and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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$PBIO to Revolutionize High Quality, Water-Soluble CBD Manufacturing

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based technology and products to the worldwide life sciences industry, this morning announced the launch of its BaroShear(TM) K45 system based on PBIO’s proprietary Ultra Shear Technology(TM) (“UST”) platform. Per the update, the unique, next generation BaroShear K45 system is designed to fix one of the most critical problems facing CBD manufacturers today – the extremely poor water solubility of CBD oil. “The unique concept of the BaroShear K45 system is based on PBI’s proprietary UST platform. It was designed for the efficient and affordable manufacture of limited quantity oil-based material into high quality, water-soluble nanoemulsions,” PBIO Senior Advisor Dr. Nathan Lawrence said in the news release. “The BaroShear K45 system uses a custom-designed, highly responsive ultra-high pressure generating subsystem, matched to our patented BaroIsolator(TM) device and NanoGap(TM) valve. This allows for the highest effectiveness possible at working pressures up to 45,000 psi. The BaroShear K45 system is ideally suited for processing small amounts (e.g., 50 mL – 2 L) of high value product, such as CBD oil, into nanoemulsions with high yield.”

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About Pressure BioSciences Inc.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) is a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. The company’s products are based on the unique properties of both constant (i.e., static) and alternating (i.e., pressure cycling technology, or “PCT”) hydrostatic pressure. PCT is a patented enabling technology platform that uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels to safely and reproducibly control bio-molecular interactions (e.g., cell lysis, biomolecule extraction). PBIO’s primary focus is in the development of PCT-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, major new market opportunities have emerged in the use of its pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of its recently acquired PreEMT technology from BaroFold, Inc. to allow entry into the biologics contract research services sector, and (2) the use of its recently-patented, scalable, high-efficiency, pressure-based Ultra Shear Technology (“UST”) platform to (i) create stable nanoemulsions of otherwise immiscible fluids (e.g., oils and water) and to (ii) prepare higher quality, homogenized, extended shelf-life or room temperature stable low-acid liquid foods that cannot be effectively preserved using existing non-thermal technologies. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PressureBiosciences.com.

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$TGODF $TGOD Valleyfield Facility Receives Internationally Recognized Organic Certification

  • TGOD’s Valleyfield site to become world’s largest organic cannabis hybrid greenhouse
  • Combined with the Company’s other certified facilities in Europe and Canada, this new certification cements TGOD’s position as the leading organic cannabis brand globally
  • Reaffirms TGOD’s commitment to regenerative and sustainable growing practices

TORONTO, June 27, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) is pleased to announce that its flagship Valleyfield, QC facility has received its organic certification from Pro-Cert, an internationally recognized leader in organic certification.

Once completed, TGOD’s Valleyfield facility is going to be the world’s largest organic cannabis facility at over 1.3 million square feet. This Pro-Cert recognition adds another certification to the Company’s portfolio, in addition to TGOD’s already certified organic growing facilities in Canada and Europe, and shows TGOD’s commitment to cement its position as the leading organic cannabis brand globally.

“It’s exciting to reach new milestones as we begin commercial production. Growing certified organic cannabis at scale is a highly complex process which has taken time, great care and extensive research to refine.  Each of our facilities goes through a robust certification process, in line with the high standards we have set, ensuring operational excellence at all stages,” commented Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD. “The proprietary methods our team has developed leverage the benefits of growing in living soil and guarantees the organic integrity of the products throughout the entire production chain.”

Pro-Cert’s certification programs are ISO 17065 compliant and accredited, providing global recognition and international access to the products and brands they certify. The certification process includes validation of inputs, production methods and preparation procedures according to Canadian organic product regulation.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) is a publicly traded, premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. TGOD also has organic hemp CBD oil operations in Canada, and through its wholly owned subsidiary HemPoland distributes premium hemp CBD oil in the EU. The Company grows high quality, certified organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 sq. ft. of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark.

TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively.

For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.

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$INMB Publication of Data on INKmune in Peer-Reviewed Journal PLOS ONE

LA JOLLA, Calif., June 27, 2019 — INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB), an immunotherapy company developing treatments that harness the patient’s innate immune system to fight disease, announced today that the peer-reviewed open access scientific journal PLOS ONE published an article titled: “Tumor- and cytokine-primed human natural killer cells exhibit distinct phenotypic and transcriptional signatures,” summarizing the different effects between NK cell activation in response to tumor cells and cytokine-mediated activation.

Co-authored by Dr. Mark Lowdell, Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder at INmune Bio, the paper defines the response of natural killer (NK) cells following their encounters with tumor cells and provides insight into tumor-specific NK cell responses; helping the transition toward harnessing their therapeutic potential in cancer. The paper identifies a unique signaling “fingerprint” expressed by NK cells after binding to CTV-1 tumor cells, which is the parent clone of INmune Bio’s own INB16 cells.

Through these observational data, researchers are able to use that knowledge to apply the strategy to build immunotherapy treatments. Priming NK cells with controlled exposure to tumor cells – which is the mechanism of action of INKmune – in the patient is potentially more effective against cancer targets with potentially fewer side effects than the administration of cytokines such as IL-2 or IL-15.

“We are delighted to be sharing these data describing the unique molecular pathways triggered within human NK cells upon priming with INmune Bio’s own INB16 (INKmune) cell line,” says Dr. Lowdell. “These data confirm that the primed NK cells generated by INB16 stimulation upregulate genes, which are crucial to NK-mediated killing of patients’ cancer cells, such as CD70 and CXCL10. These differences in gene expression may explain the greater cytotoxic activity of INB16 primed NK cells in vitro compared to cytokine primed cells which may lead to greater clinical efficacy.”

“This work has combined expertise across many groups, and it was important to publish these data in a highly-regarded open access journal to ensure that they are available to the widest possible audience,” concludes Dr. Lowdell.

About INmune Bio, Inc.

INmune Bio, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: INMB) clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies targeting the innate immune system to fight disease. INmune Bio is developing three product platforms: two products that reengineer the patient’s innate immune system’s response to cancer and one product to treat neuroinflammation that is currently focused on Alzheimer’s disease. INKmune is a natural killer (NK) cell therapeutic that primes the patient’s NK cells to attack minimal residual disease, the remaining cancer cells that are difficult to detect, which often cause relapse. INB03 inhibits myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC), which often cause resistance to immunotherapy, such as anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors. XPro1595 targets neuroinflammation, which causes microglial activation and neuronal cell death. INmune Bio’s product platforms utilize a precision medicine approach for the treatment of a wide variety of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors and chronic inflammation. To learn more, please visit www.inmunebio.com.

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INmune Bio Contact:
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(858) 964-3720
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Investor Contact:
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$PBIO Achieves First Major Milestone in Potential Breakthrough Processing Method

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based technology and products to the worldwide life sciences industry, this morning announced the first major milestone achievement in its collaboration with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (“CFAES”) of The Ohio State University. According to the update, the program’s primary goal is to develop and make available for commercialization a continuous-flow manufacturing process to prepare foods and beverages with superior nutritional and sensory qualities and long, room temperature shelf stability without the requirement for refrigeration or chemical additives. The company believes that, through scale-up of its innovative and patented Ultra Shear Technology(TM) (“UST”) platform, it can achieve this highly sought-after consumer demand. “We are very excited to have met this first major milestone. We believe our proprietary UST platform can be used to make the higher quality, more nutritious, longer-lasting foods that consumers now demand,” PBIO Sr. VP of Engineering Dr. Edmund Y. Ting said in the news release. “The UST-based bench-top instrument – together with the larger scale, floor model, higher capacity instrument we are now developing – will be used to generate the fundamental food science quality and safety validation data that we believe will enable future process adoption by industry and acceptance by the regulators.”

To view the full press release, visit: http://nnw.fm/YjpW9

About Pressure BioSciences Inc.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) is a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. The company’s products are based on the unique properties of both constant (i.e., static) and alternating (i.e., pressure cycling technology, or “PCT”) hydrostatic pressure. PCT is a patented enabling technology platform that uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels to safely and reproducibly control bio-molecular interactions (e.g., cell lysis, biomolecule extraction). PBIO’s primary focus is in the development of PCT-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, major new market opportunities have emerged in the use of its pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of its recently acquired PreEMT technology from BaroFold, Inc. to allow entry into the biologics contract research services sector, and (2) the use of its recently-patented, scalable, high-efficiency, pressure-based Ultra Shear Technology (“UST”) platform to (i) create stable nanoemulsions of otherwise immiscible fluids (e.g., oils and water) and to (ii) prepare higher quality, homogenized, extended shelf-life or room temperature stable low-acid liquid foods that cannot be effectively preserved using existing non-thermal technologies. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PressureBiosciences.com.

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$YGYI Wholly Owned Subsidiary Opens Turnkey Manufacturing Facility

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2019 — Khrysos Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), a multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments including a commercial coffee enterprise and its newly acquired commercial hemp enterprise, announced today that it has added turnkey manufacturing solutions to its capabilities in extraction services and end-to-end processing systems.  Khrysos is now producing tinctures, balms, bath bombs, creams, ointments, in various potencies.  Additionally, Khrysos is offering hemp derived products in capsules and tinctures for pets.

“We are excited to offer turnkey product solutions to our suite of services.  We believe this expands our competitive advantage within our hemp enterprise by covering all facets of product development to our growing list of clients.  The relatively low minimum order quantity capabilities of this operation combined with our comprehensive testing services should offer a unique value proposition for our customers and those seeking to enter this growing market opportunity,” said Dwayne Dundore PhD, President of Khrysos.

“The Khrysos Industries multi-dimensional business model is capable of providing turnkey solutions in this dynamic marketplace,” said Dave Briskie, President and CFO of YGYI, about its wholly owned subsidiary Khrysos Industries.  “The vertical integration of our hemp enterprise provides the potential of higher profit contribution as it leverages the other selling segments within our company.  We anticipate expanding the capabilities within Khrysos within the coming months and more fully taking advantage of these competencies throughout all facets of our business.”

About Khrysos Industries, Inc.

Khrysos Industries is a leading manufacturer of commercial hemp-based CBD extraction, post processing equipment, and end-to-end processor of CBD isolate, distillate, water soluble Isolate, and water-soluble distillate. Its subsidiary, INX Laboratories provides a broad range of testing services including potency analysis for its supply partners of hemp derived CBD products. Khrysos provides hemp growers, feedstock suppliers, and CBD crude oil producers the use of equipment, intellectual capital, production consultancy, tolling services, and wholesale CBD channel sales capabilities. Khrysos Industries was acquired by Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) on February 12th, 2019. Be sure to visit us at http://www.khrysosglobal.com, like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Khrysos-Industries-319252092134375/> and follow us on Twitter, or contact us at mailto:info@khrysosglobal.com.

About Youngevity International, Inc.
YGYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model, that also offers e-commerce and the power of social selling. Assembling a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity YGYI offers products from the eight top-selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, fashion, essential oils, photo, as well as innovative services. The Company was formed in the course of the summer 2011 merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences with Javalution® Coffee Company (now part of the company’s food and beverage division). The resulting company became Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013. For investor information, please visit YGYI.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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$OGI Cannabis Companies are Aggressively Expanding their Global Footprint

Palm Beach, FL – June 26, 2019 — The cannabis market is gaining significant traction.  Over the last year, Canada approved its recreational use.  More U.S. states are legalizing.  Corporate America is using cannabis in everything from lotions and sunscreen to alcohol and sports drinks. President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law.  In addition, over the next decade, spending on worldwide cannabis could reach $57 billion by 2027, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics.  In their report, “The Road Map to $57 Billion Worldwide Market,” analysts note that the South American market for example could grow from $125 million in 2018 to $776 million by 2027. They also note that Germany could become the leader in the European cannabis market, with Italy expected to see $1.2 billion cannabis sales by 2027.  That’s opening a wide range of opportunity for companies including MYM Nutraceuticals Inc., (CSE:MYM) (OTCQB:MYMMF), Cannabis Science Inc. (OTCPK:CBIS), OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OGI)(TSX-V:OGI), Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CSE:CURA)(OTCQX:CURLF), and The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE)(OTCQX:SPRWF).

MYM Nutraceuticals Inc. (CSE:MYM)(OTCQB:MYMMF) BREAKING NEWS: MYM Nutraceuticals Inc. just announced it engaged Kirsty Morrison as Territory Manager for European Operations. Ms. Morrison will be located in London, England and will lead the European CBD Sales and Distribution team.  Ms. Morrison has established relationships in the emerging UK CBD market to use as the launching point for European operations. The company is exploring a number of projects in Europe with the goal of becoming a global distributor of bulk CBD isolate and unique products. “In keeping with our Strategic Plan, we’re delighted to welcome Kirsty to the MYM family and look forward to expanding our CBD distribution efforts into Europe,” said Howard Steinberg, CEO of MYM. “Europe is one of the fastest growing markets for CBD products with a projected market approaching $2 billion by 2023. MYM aims to be at the forefront of this movement by positioning the company to be a key player in the importation and distribution of CBD products.”  For more information on MYM, please visit:  https://www.mym.ca/

Other cannabis-related developments from around the markets include:

 

Cannabis Science Inc. (OTCPK:CBIS) just announced that it has been introduced as one of the key industry partners in the recently launched, ground-breaking International Phytomedicines Institute (IPI) at Harvard Medical School.  The International Phytomedicines Institute (IPI), launched during this year’s Harvard GHC Summit, is a transformative initiative by the Global Health Catalyst designed to elevate phytomedicines in global health, accelerate clinical translation and commercialization of evidence-based plant medicines/healthcare products and provide a world class core facility for research, and consultation on medicinal plants. The IPI aims to leverage the best science, technology, and education from Harvard and partner institutions such as University of Oxford, Purdue University, University of Pennsylvania, Baylor College of Medicines, Brigham Woman’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Heidelberg University, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Smithsonian Institute Washington DC, and IBM, to name a few. The Harvard GHC Summit had the pleasure to announce some of its newest IPI collaborators including some of the Greatest NFL players of all time and their organizations, Nestre, Lockeroom Consulting, and Primitive.

OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OGI)(TSX-V:OGI) received approval from Health Canada for the licensing of 17 additional cultivation rooms within the Phase 4A/4B perimeter of the building. Thirteen of 31 Phase 4A cultivation rooms originally contemplated have previously been licensed. The 31st room initially contemplated for Phase 4A is being moved from the Company’s 4A plans to its 4B licensing plans thereby adjusting Phase 4A from 31 to 30 rooms and Phase 4B from 32 rooms to 33 rooms. The approval of the new cultivation rooms represents 14,000 kg/yr of increased target production capacity for total licensed production capacity of 61,000 kg/yr (down from 62,000 kg/yr as a result of the room moved from Phase 4A to 4B). This change was made to optimize licensing and construction scheduling and continuity. “Sustainable growth, exceptional quality and constant innovation are the pillars of our overall strategic approach,” explains Greg Engel, CEO, Organigram. “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 our production.”

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CSE:CURA)(OTCQX:CURLF) announced that it completed the acquisition of the Emerald dispensary in Gilbert, Arizona, whose license is held by Absolute Healthcare, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation. The signing was announced earlier on May 21, 2019 and the transaction was closed on May 29, 2019.  Emerald is the only dispensary licensed to operate in the Town of Gilbert which is located in the Metro Phoenix area. It is one of Arizona’s largest and longest standing medical cannabis retailers, serving over 44,000 unique patients since 2014.  Curaleaf has the largest footprint of single-branded retail stores in the U.S. and is executing on its strategy of building a national brand in highly populated states. Curaleaf will continue to explore opportunities to open additional locations throughout the state of Arizona in 2019.

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE)(OTCQX:SPRWF) announced the launch of Supreme Heights, an investment platform based in London, UK focused on opportunities in the UK and Europe’s CBD health and wellness space. Supreme Heights intends to make strategic investments in and provide support services to differentiated high-growth health and wellness businesses with focused brands and premium CBD offerings.  Supreme Cannabis has launched Supreme Heights as a separate entity that will solely address opportunities in the UK and Europe’s CBD health and wellness market. Supreme Heights will benefit from Supreme Cannabis’ regulatory, product commercialization, supply chain, marketing and capital markets expertise and corporate support services. Supreme Cannabis’ management team has immense experience supporting health and wellness companies operating in Canada and international markets. Supreme Heights will draw on the Company’s experience launching premium brands.

“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 Heights is positioned to quickly act on attractive opportunities and establish an early mover advantage in the space,” said Navdeep Dhaliwal, CEO of Supreme Cannabis. “Supreme Heights will benefit from our experience launching some of the most premium cannabis brands in Canada and from the strong leadership and the deep industry connections of our UK partners. We look forward to driving value for Supreme Cannabis shareholders through this investment platform.”

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$GGBXF Appoints Jann Parish Chief Marketing Officer

Accomplished marketing executive brings consumer-focused experience from iconic brands

COLUMBUS, OH, June 25, 2019 – Green Growth Brands, Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGB or the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jann Parish as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. Parish, formerly CMO of Victoria’s Secret and other global brands, brings brand development, strategic consumer relationship management and digital innovation expertise to the Company.

“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,” said Peter Horvath, CEO of Green Growth Brands. “Jann is a master at positioning brands to resonate with consumers. As we scale our portfolio of brands, I am confident that under her leadership we will be differentiated from the competition.  We are so pleased to welcome Jann to the team.”

In prior roles Parish has displayed her talent for driving meaningful results through consumer initiatives, building and evolving brands and leading high-performing teams. Parish was most recently at Victoria’s Secret as CMO. Prior to Victoria’s Secret, Parish was with PVH Corporation, working with global brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in a variety of leadership roles. While at Calvin Klein, she led the re-positioning of the Calvin Klein brand, most notably shifting the brand voice and marketing content to appeal to the millennial consumer. These efforts led to the development of the highly successful social media campaign, #mycalvins, which is still in use today, and resulted in more than three-times growth in the women’s intimates space within two years.

“I am thrilled to be joining the GGB team at such a pivotal moment as we launch brands across the cannabis and CBD space,” said Parish. “I am excited to lead the way Green Growth Brands speaks to consumers, through an authentic and inclusive voice. We’ll establish a new benchmark of branding and marketing, designed to resonate with the expected 14 million new users in cannabis, while maintaining loyalty with our existing consumers.”

Parish is the recipient of numerous awards including Brand Innovators “100 Most Innovative Women in Marketing”, CLIO Integrated Marketing and Social Strategy for #mycalvins, and YouTube for Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Spring 2015.

About Green Growth Brands
Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The Company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman™ Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. Already driving the strongest sales per square feet in the cannabis industry, GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S., its CBD presence at ShopSeventhSense.com, in malls across the country and at DSW shoe stores—and that’s just the beginning. Learn more about the vision at GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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$RIV $RIV.V $CNPOF CBD Retail Boom Expands with The Kroger Co.

Palm Beach, FL – June 25, 2019 —  CBD just got another major shot in the arm.  Just days ago, Kroger announced it would sell CBD products in nearly 1,000 stores.  While it won’t sell CBD-infused groceries yet, it will carry CBD topical products, including creams, balms and oils in 945 stores across 17 states.  The company joins a growing list of other retailers that are just now jumping on the bandwagon.  Simon Property Group partnered with Green Growth Brands.  CVS will now carry CBD products across the U.S.  The Vitamin Shoppe announced it will sell CBD products.   Abercrombie & Fitch just partnered with Green Growth Brands to sell CBD body care products. In addition, analysts at Jefferies estimate the CBD beauty market will reach $25 billion over the next 10 years. That’s opening a wide range of opportunity for companies including The Yield Growth Corp. (CSE:BOSS) (OTCQB:BOSQF),  CV Sciences Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE:ACB) (TSX:ACB), CannTrust Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CTST)(TSX:TRST), and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX-V:RIV)(OTCPK:CNPOF).

The Yield Growth Corp. (CSE:BOSS)(OTCQB:BOSQF) BREAKING NEWS: The Yield Growth Corp. just announced the following products containing hemp and other botanicals have completed stability and preservative challenge tests at a laboratory in British Columbia: eye cream, deodorant, Micellar Water Facial Cleanser in a bottle, Micellar Water Facial Cleanser in a jar with cotton pads, Roll on Facial Oil for All Skin Types, Roll on Facial Oil for Oily Skin, Face Mask for All Skin Types, Face Mask for Oily Skin, and Face Mask for Dry Skin.  Yield Growth is currently in the market with hemp-based skin care products through Urban Juve and has plans to launch several CBD brands in California within the next 4 months. Additional tests will be completed on products with CBD in California. The company also has THC topical products approved for sale on Oregon.

“I am pleased with the accomplishments of our talented product development team that will enable us to launch full lines of CBD products in the US for first mover advantage,” says Penny Green, Yield Growth CEO. “Our catalogue of high quality, unique formulas for CBD infusion supports our launch of new products for our CBD brands and also allows us to build additional revenues and assets through our licensing strategy. As this industry grows to $25 billion, we intend to be a dominant player.”   For more information on BOSS, please visit:  https://yieldgrowth.com/

Other cannabis-related developments from around the markets include:

 

CV Sciences Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI) just announced further expansion of its industry-dominating Plus CBD Oil brand with The Kroger Co.  The Company’s expanded retail distribution includes the launch of CV Sciences’ new PlusCBD OilRoll-Ons in 945 Kroger stores across many of its retail banners, including Kroger, Dillons, Fry’s, Fred Meyer, King Sooper, Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save, QFC and Smiths locations in 17 U.S. states.  As discussed on the Company’s first quarter 2019 earnings call on May 8, 2019, CV Sciences’ recent distribution gains include availability of PlusCBD Oil Extra Strength Balm in an initial launch at CVS Pharmacy stores.  With the addition of  945 Kroger locations and new distribution into other leading Food, Drug and Mass (FDM) retailers, as of June 12, 2019, PlusCBD Oil branded products are available in 4,591 retail stores, up from 3,308 retail stores as of March 31, 2019, an increase of 38.7% over the prior two months.

“We are delighted to partner with Kroger and launch our new Roll-On topical as we continue our rapid expansion into the FDM channel,” said Joseph Dowling, CEO.  “Kroger, CVS Pharmacy, and other leading national retailers are keenly aware of the increased consumer demand for hemp-based CBD products and they are partnering with CV Sciences because of our unwavering commitment to safety and quality. We are at the beginning of what we believe will be broad acceptance of CBD products across national FDM accounts and we look forward to our continued growth as we expand store count and SKUs with our retail partners.”

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE:ACB) (TSX:ACB) announced its plans for the highly-anticipated expansion of the consumer cannabis market into vapes, concentrates, and edibles. The Company is also preparing to launch a national public awareness campaign this fall, educating consumers, provinces and retailers about the safe usage and consumption of these new derivative products.  Through a combination of new and enhanced facilities, Aurora intends to produce new, high-quality products across the country in a variety of product categories. Aurora recently entered into a supply agreement with PAX Labs Inc., a leading consumer technology brand in cannabis. With the PAX partnership, the Company will have the market leading PAX Era device to compete in the Closed Loop category and will also launch a new range of vape products, at various price points, targeted to all major consumer markets through both 510 thread cartridges and disposable single-use units.

“Aurora is the world’s leading producer of high-quality cannabis and we’re ready to introduce high-value product additions to this improved, federally legal market,” said the Company’s CEO Terry Booth. “From the beginning, we’ve invested in industry-leading production and distribution technology, and in consumer research to drive products to market that consumers will desire. These things, together with the dynamic partnerships we’ve entered into on the accessory and technology fronts, position us well for this new market launch in December as per Health Canada’s recent regulatory amendments.”

CannTrust Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CTST)(TSX:TRST) announced that it is establishing operations in the United States starting in the State of California. CannTrust has signed a non-binding letter of intent that will provide access to over 3,000 acres of farmland for hemp production with Elk Grove Farming Company, LLC, a diversified farming company with operations in the State of California, to secure low-cost hemp with high cannabidiol content. CannTrust and Elk Grove will each have 50% ownership of a new entity. The opportunity in the U.S. for CannTrust is to become a trusted supplier of consistent, standardized and high-quality hemp-derived CBD formulations at scale. The Company believes there will be increasing demand for hemp-derived CBD formulations from international retailers and product manufacturers, and those organizations require expertise in genetics and value-add processing to ensure products are desirable and meet the highest safety standards.

Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX-V:RIV)(OTCPK:CNPOF) just announced an investment and strategic collaboration between Canopy Rivers and ZeaKal, a California-based plant science innovator with proprietary technologies that sustainably increase photosynthesis, improve plant yield and enhance nutritional profiles for a variety of agricultural crops. The investment from Canopy Rivers marks another significant corporate milestone this calendar year for ZeaKal, following the February announcement of its R&D collaboration with Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the recently spun-out and NYSE-listed agricultural science division of DowDuPont. ZeaKal’s proprietary technology, PhotoSeed, increases a plant’s intrinsic photosynthetic capacity, meaning that PhotoSeed™ plants can convert more sunlight and carbon dioxide into energy for growth. This results in substantial improvement in seed and grain yield, as well as improved macronutrient profiles that drive an increase in both oil and protein content. For farmers, this means better productivity and profit margins; for consumers, this means higher nutritional profiles and an environmentally friendly way to meet growing global demand.  With multi-year field trials across diverse plant species in the United States, Canada and New Zealand, the initial commercial focus has been on major row crops. Following Canopy Rivers’ investment, ZeaKal intends to expand its program to include cannabis and hemp.

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$TGODF $TGOD Coming Wave of Edibles and Vape Sales Sends Canada into Legalization 2.0 Mode

New York, NY – June 25, 2019 – The date has been set for the rollout of new cannabis products in Canada, such as vape pens, edibles, beverages, topicals, and extracts. Regulations for this second wave of legalization, dubbed “Cannabis 2.0”, go into effect on October 17th, with products hitting shelves about two months later. Companies are well-positioned for this new growth opportunity are emerging, such as Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OGI) (TSX.V:OGI), Namaste Technologies (TSX.V:N) (OTCQB:NXTTF), The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX:FIRE) (OTCQX:SPRWF), The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX:TGOD) (OTCQX:TGODF) and HEXO Corp. (NYSE:HEXO) (TSX:HEXO).

Industry analysts are already predicting Canadians will experience a tight supply upon mid-December’s legal market inauguration. However, a select few companies, particularly Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OGI) (TSX.V:OGI), have been announcing their strategy and preparations for Cannabis 2.0’s advent.

Having already partnered with The Green Solution, Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, and Valens GroWorks, Organigram has positioned itself well for the largest product form segments of the Cannabis 2.0 market. Most recently, the company announced they have been selected as one of only four Canadian partners of PAX Era, the premium oil vaporizer created by leading vape heavyweight PAX Labs Inc.  Organigram is getting ahead on a vaporizer market that’s widely expected to emerge as the most popular format in the Cannabis 2.0 market based on US sales data.

Vaping Extra Value

Joining Organigram in partnering with PAX (founders of Juul, the most popular vape pen in the U.S.), are three other companies, including The Supreme Cannabis Company. Not to be left out on the vape market’s potential, The Green Organic Dutchman has signed a partnership deal with the parent company of vape pen manufacturers Evolab, likely to set up TGOD supplies for vape consumption.

Ray Gracewood, senior vice-president for marketing at Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI), told BNN Bloomberg his company is earmarking approximately one-quarter of its cannabis for the concentrate market ahead of the demand it hopes to see for vape products.

“We think the vaporizer market will be the second-biggest market next to dried flower in the short term and the biggest driver to get new consumers in the space,” said Gracewood, adding that his company also plans to produce cartridges and disposable devices for the Canadian market.

Organigram, through its Edison Cannabis Co. brand, was also selected as the exclusive Canadian supplier of Feather Company Ltd.’s industrial design-patented vaporizer hardware and technology. This gives the company two bona fide options to gain traction in the vape segment.

Incoming Edibles Options

Plenty of experts are projecting that once the new cannabis licensing rules launch new products in December, Canada’s cannabis supply shortage could get even worse.

New edible (and drinkable) products are expected to be coming down the line in December. While details on their intentions aren’t fully available, The Green Organic Dutchman is set to deliver potentially several new edible products. The company secured an exclusive license with fast-acting Stillwater Foods’ RIPPLE SC (Soluble Cannabinoids) ingredient technology, to easily infuse cannabinoids into beverage and food products.

HEXO Corp. will be leaning on the beverage expertise of Joint Venture partners, Molson Coors Brewing Co. Together the partnership is expected to have a variety of (non-alcoholic) drinkable products ready in time for a national rollout in December.

For Namaste Technologies the plan is to deliver a line of chocolates through a partnership with Calgary-based chocolatiers, Chokolat. Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI) is also looking to the chocolate option, through a C$15 million investment commitment in a high-speed, high-capacity, fully-automated production line with the ability to produce an estimate of up to 4 million kilograms of chocolate cannabis edibles per year.

With all of these new products and more on deck, Licensed Producers (LPs) will be charged with the task of meeting significantly higher and more complex supply expectations once Cannabis 2.0 officially hits. This is where dependence on major growers such as New Brunswick-based, Organigram could possibly ramp up.  Construction of their Phase 4 expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2019 for target production capacity of 113,000 kilograms per year, once fully licensed and operational[1].

Cultivation efficiency is shaping up to be one of Organigram’s biggest strengths. Its per-gram cash cost is the lowest reported by Canadian LPs, at C$0.65/gram, with an equally impressive all-in cost of C$0.85/gram of dried flower harvested[2].

A true national player in Canada’s legal adult use recreational cannabis marketplace, Organigram is now distributing products for sale in all ten Canadian provinces. The company recently announced the first shipment of its cannabis products to the province of Quebec, following purchase orders placed with the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) and registration with the Autorité des Marchés Publics.

The market may need major cultivation boosts from suppliers like Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI), a company with a strong track record of meeting supply commitments, to keep up with the additional demand that’s likely set to come.

Plenty of Innovation on the Way

Primarily focused on the e-commerce side of the medical marijuana business, Namaste Technologies (TSX-V:N) (OTCQB:NXTTF), is gearing up for new cannabis edibles customers with a sweet tooth. Earlier in March, the company acquired a 49% stake in Calgary-based chocolate company, Choklat. For a payout of C$1.5 million, Namaste now has access to Choklat’s online distribution platform where it will soon add a line of cannabis-infused edibles, likely later this year when they become officially legal to sell in December.

On the beverage side of the industry, HEXO Corp. (NYSE:HEXO) (TSX:HEXO) partnered with Canadian brewing giant, Molson Coors Brewing Co. for a joint venture to begin selling multiple types of pot beverages on Canadian shelves before the end of the year. The JV insists that none of these products will contain alcohol, however, Molson Coors’ reach and distribution capabilities, coupled with HEXO’s growing capacity should make an impact once launched.

Not to be left out of the edibles market, The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX:TGOD) (OTCQX:TGODF) established its supply chain for new edible products in time, ahead of December. Through a definitive long-term extraction supply agreement with Neptune Wellness Solutions signed in March, ‘TGOD’ will supply more than 230,000 kgs of cannabis and hemp biomass over a three-year period. The deal is believed to signal TGOD’s anticipation of launching a line of cannabis edibles and alternative products later this year.

TGOD has also positioned itself for the unfettering of the popular cannabis vape market. Back in May, the company announced an exclusive agreement with CBx Enterprises LLC for the licensing of the Evolab and CBx Sciences brands. CBx Sciences likely is more in line with developing products for the edibles market, whereas Evolab is a top cannabinoid vaporization brand that’s gained a significant market share through its variety of products.

Joining in on the vape movement, both The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX:FIRE) (OTCQX:SPRWF) and Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI) have secured agreements with US vape pen company, PAX Labs Inc. Through their respective 7ACRES and Edison Cannabis Co brands, Supreme Cannabis and Organigram are two of the only four Canadian suppliers of cannabis oil pods for the strong brand Pax Era, which sells as many as 1.5 million units of products globally per year.

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$OGI Continues to Transform Cannabis Landscape with Novel Products, Technology

  • A partnership with PAX will allow Organigram to manufacture and fill pods for the premium, technology-based PAX Era vaporizer
  • The PAX partnership is expected to enable the two entities to seize new opportunities on the market and work together to develop premium products featuring disruptive, industry-leading technology that is set to redefine the experience of vaping
  • An agreement signed with Feather Company Ltd. makes Organigram the exclusive Canadian supplier of unique and proprietary vaporizer pen technology
  • Organigram is selling to all 10 Canadian provinces
  • The company is on track to increase production capacity and is well positioned for Canada’s new edibles and derivative legislation, slated for October 2019

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), a leading Canadian licensed producer (LP) of high-quality cannabis and extract-based products, continues to develop exclusive partnerships and introduce innovative products that enhance the cannabis lifestyle for its customers. An exclusive agreement signed with Feather Company Ltd. illustrates this laser focus on customer experience as Organigram looks forward to Canada’s legalization of new cannabis product categories, as the company stated in a news release (http://nnw.fm/AaFj2).

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$PBIO Proprietary Technology Platforms Featured, World Food Safety Day

  • The cost of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. is estimated at more than $15.6 billion, with one in six Americans falling ill and roughly 3,000 dying from contaminated food and beverages annually
  • High pressure processing plays an important role in food safety and is currently a $20 billion market; it is projected to reach $42 billion by 2026
  • Independent research shows that PBIO’s Pressure Cycling Technology equipment can be used to dramatically reduce or eliminate common and well-known foodborne disease-causing bacteria
  • The company’s new Ultra Shear Technology platform is being developed to make long-shelf-life milk and other dairy products
  • Its Ultra Shear Technology has also been shown to make CBD oil “naturally” water soluble

Pressure BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables and related services for the global life sciences and other industries worldwide, marked the first-ever World Food Safety Day by sharing several positive independent reports showing that its unique and patented pressure cycling technology (“PCT”) equipment is a formidable adversary when it comes to eliminating foodborne pathogens.

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$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 forward.

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$RIV $RIV.V $CNPOF New York Marijuana Decriminalization Expands as Full Legalization Fails

As plans to legalize marijuana fully appear to have hit a dead end in the New York State legislature, the lawmakers have agreed to expand the decriminalization of the drug in addition to providing for the automatic expungement of low-level cannabis possession convictions across the state.

On Thursday, Senators agreed to treat the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis as an infraction punishable by a $50 fine instead of regarding it as a crime. This measure marks a huge change in a state where thousands of residents have been caught on the wrong side of the law and been incarcerated.

The agreement on the expungement measure comes as a compromise deal after it became apparent that there wouldn’t be enough support to pass a full legalization measure. While legalization has failed, cannabis industry advocates still regard this approved measure as a step forward for the industry.

The bill passed with a 39-23 vote in the Senate as the legislative session dragged beyond its expected end on Wednesday.

Gov. Cuomo, who a couple of years ago called marijuana a “getaway drug” was all praises for the decriminalization measure. He said the measure will give relief to the thousands snared by the state’s criminal justice system because of marijuana.

This isn’t the first time that the State of New York is decriminalizing marijuana possession. In 1977, the state decriminalized the possession of a maximum of 25 grams. The new bill more than doubles that possession limit.

It should be noted that under the new law, the possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana is still a crime and nothing has changed regarding smoking cannabis in public. It is still forbidden.

All the same, this limited measure is still a victory because New York has been notorious for its restrictive marijuana laws. For example, under the medical marijuana program which was legalized in 2014, smoking medical marijuana isn’t allowed.

Many Senators who spoke during the hearing on the measure were disappointed that the bill didn’t seek to fully legalize marijuana. They cited the fact that medical marijuana has been legal for years as proof that cannabis has some value, so they couldn’t understand why it still remained illegal in the state.

The legislators are also debating a proposal tabled by State Senator Diane Savino to expand the medical cannabis program from its “current overly restrictive design” to something more accommodative.

Republicans, who are now the minority in both legislative chambers in New York State, made futile attempts to block the decriminalization measure, calling it “harmful to people.” It isn’t yet clear how industry players like Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) and Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) will react to the current cannabis news coming out of Albany.

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$TCAN Adds C$10 Million in Funding to California Cannabis Asset-Building Effort

  • TransCanna Holdings closed a recent round of private placement funding with aggregate gross proceeds of more than C$10 million
  • TransCanna will use the funding to help grow its statewide vertically integrated cannabis production and distribution efforts in California’s robust marketplace
  • Following an extensive search, the company has named a general manager for its 196,000-square-foot hub facility that will serve up to five satellites
  • Pending acquisition projects are expected to expand TransCanna’s asset and brand options in the state

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8), a company aiming to create and buy 15 premium brands in California, garnered aggregate gross proceeds of more than C$10 million during its just-closed round of private placement funding, which will be used to fund further equipment purchases for its vertically integrated cannabis facility in Modesto, California, as well as for additional acquisitions and other corporate purposes (http://nnw.fm/vpiN7).

TransCanna has been building a strong statewide operation in California – the largest marketplace in the global cannabis resurgence as adult lifestyle and wellness consumers drive a variety of plant-based sectors to robust financial activity. The company’s Modesto facility is a 196,000-square-foot cannabis-focused hub for its…

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$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 our production.”

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$PBIO PCT Platform Featured in 15 Independent Scientific Presentations

  • The presentations were held during the annual American Society of Mass Spectrometry conference – an event attended by more than 10,000 scientists
  • Research focused on a wide range of applications ranging from cancer research to biomarker discovery
  • The number of PCT-related presentations during the 2019 conference exceeded prior Pressure BioSciences records for a scientific meeting, demonstrating the platform’s broad applicability potential

Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (OTCQB: PBIO) patented pressure cycling technology (PCT) platform was featured prominently in 15 independent scientific presentations delivered during the annual conference of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) that took place June 1-6, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, as the company announced in a recent press release (http://nnw.fm/geA6Y).

The ASMS annual meeting is a highly reputable conference attended by more than 10,000 scientists from around the world. It is a showcase event for new research and scientific findings that has been…

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$LXRP DehydraTECH Continues to Demonstrate Effectiveness in Lab Testing

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) patented drug-delivery platform, DehydraTECH, has exhibited continued success in recent animal lab tests by delivering cannabinoids to the bloodstream faster than conventional cannabinoid formulations (http://nnw.fm/fsKW4). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Lab tests and actual licensed use in the cannabis industry have proved that DehydraTECH’s long-chain fatty acid (“LCFA”) formulation is able to deliver cannabinoids faster than formulations with medium-chain triglyceride (“MCT”) oils, such as coconut oil. DehydraTECH also offers the most advanced flavor and aroma-profile masking techniques in the industry. The groundbreaking technology could negate the need for artificial chemical masking agents or flavoring agents/sweeteners that mask the bitter flavors and aromas of cannabis. . . . Over the entire 60 minutes of the study, the DehydraTECH LCFA formulation delivered a CBD blood concentration level that was 334 percent higher than the level identified in animals that received the MCT oil formulation. The lab tests on animals compared how quickly a DehydraTECH formulation containing LCFA could deliver cannabinoids to the bloodstream, as compared to a concentration-matched conventional industry cannabinoid edible formulation with MCT oil. Coconut oil is commonly used due to its luxurious taste and mouth-feel, which can hide unpleasant cannabis flavors.”

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Lexaria Bioscience has developed and out-licenses its disruptive delivery technology, which promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the United States and Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates, more rapid delivery to the bloodstream, and important taste-masking benefits for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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$NETE Apito to Begin Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments in July

Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE), a worldwide technology and value-added solutions group, on Thursday announced that Aptito, the company’s cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution, will capitalize on the growing trend of cryptocurrency by processing cryptocurrency payments. Beginning July 1, 2019, Aptito merchants will be able to accept all major cryptocurrencies through the Netevia Gateway. “We are excited to launch cryptocurrency payment acceptance for Aptito’s clients through our proprietary Netevia Gateway,” Net Element chief technology officer Andrey Krotov stated in the news release. “Our scalable and future-ready platforms are on the-cutting-edge of global alternative payment trends.”

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Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) operates a payments-as-a-service transactional and value-added services platform for small to medium enterprise (“SME”) in the United States and selected emerging markets. In the U.S., the company aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using blockchain technology solutions and Aptito, the company’s cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution. Internationally, Net Element’s strategy is to leverage its omni-channel platform to deliver flexible offerings to emerging markets with diverse banking, regulatory and demographic conditions. Net Element was ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 and 2018 Technology Fast 500. In 2017, Net Element was recognized by South Florida Business Journal as one of 2016’s fastest-growing technology companies. Further information is available at www.NetElement.com.

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$TCAN Featured in CannabisNewsAudio Broadcast, Evolution of Cannabis Industry

NEW YORK, June 21, 2019 — via CannabisNewsAudio — TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE:TCAN) (XETR:TH8) announces the availability of an audio press release titled, “Acquisitions Reveal the Steadily Changing Shape of the Cannabis Sector.”

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The growth of the legal cannabis industry started with a scattershot approach. TransCanna is just one of many companies that have grown into the market from relatively small beginnings. Some began with entrepreneurs seeing a new industry within which to operate. Others were experienced cannabis cultivators moving from the illegal to the legal market. Still others were pharmaceutical companies dipping their toes into a new medicine and, from there, into the recreational industry.

The contrasting approaches of small innovative companies and larger efficient ones together create excellent value. That’s the point the cannabis industry is now approaching and that TranCanna’s acquisitions are a part of.

About TransCanna Holdings Inc.

TransCanna Holdings Inc. is a Canadian-based company focused on providing integrated branding, transportation and distribution services, through its wholly owned California subsidiaries, to a range of industries including the cannabis marketplace. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TransCanna.com.

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CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”) is a specialized information service that (1) aggregates cannabis news, (2) provides CannabisNewsBreaks that quickly updates investors in the space, (3) enhances corporate press releases, (4) helps companies with distribution and optimization of social media, and (5) delivers comprehensive corporate communication solutions. CNW is uniquely positioned in the cannabis market with a strong team of journalists and writers who can help private and public companies reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public through our ever-growing dissemination network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets. CNW is bringing unparalleled visibility, recognition and content to the cannabis industry.

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$TCAN Celebrates Manufacturing, Distribution Permits

  • TransCanna Holdings is working to establish 15 premium cannabis brands during the next two years in California, the world’s largest cannabis market
  • TransCanna’s wholly owned TCM Distribution subsidiary is celebrating the recent acquisition of temporary manufacturing and distribution permits while continuing to seek state permits and permanent licenses
  • The permits advance production efforts at TransCanna’s 10,000-square-foot satellite operation in Adelanto, California
  • The City of Adelanto recently reduced taxes on cannabis transportation, lab services, cultivation enterprises and dispensaries
  • TransCanna has signed an LOI to acquire Soldaze cannabis-infused fruit snacks, which has just added to its product line with a Spicy Mango entry
  • TransCanna plans to centralize its statewide operations with a 196,000-square-foot self-contained facility in Modesto, California

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) has received manufacturing and distribution permits for its adult-use cannabis production satellite in Southern California, marking its latest step forward in building an industry empire within the world’s largest marketplace for the lifestyle culture plant.

TransCanna’s 10,000-square-foot facility in Adelanto, California, will serve as a distribution satellite for goods transported to the Southern California region from the company’s 196,000-square-foot cannabis-focused hub in…

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$YGYI CLR Roaster’s Javalution Hemp Infused Coffee Lands All-Store, Multi-Chain Launch

SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2019  — Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), a multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments, including a commercial coffee enterprise and its newly acquired commercial hemp enterprise, announced all-store distribution for its Javalution™ Hemp Infused Coffee Brand.  The Javalution Brand is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter with the distribution footprint including 400 Winn Dixie stores, 96 Bi-Lo stores, 25 Fresco Y Mas stores, and 50 Harvey stores.  The new distribution of the Javalution brand is the 4th company owned brand to gain shelf space at Southeastern Grocers, which has stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North and South Carolina.  Javalution Hemp Infused coffee will be available in single serve cups that are compatible with most single-serve systems including the popular Keurig® 2.0 coffee brewers.  The Javalution brand consists of 4 flavor profiles each featuring 100% Arabica coffee delivered in a single serve format.  Each cup is blended with 10 milligrams of Phytocannabinoids which gives this coffee a wonderful rich taste and the benefits of Hemp Extracts.

“We are very excited to see our Javalution Brand adding to our successful partnership with Southeastern Grocers.  We are extremely proud to be able to align our four company owned brands: Javalution, Josies House™, Café Cachita™, and Café La Rica™ within the strong multi brand strategy offered by Southeastern Grocers,” stated Ernesto Aguila, President and Founder of the CLR Roasters.  “We are quite enthusiastic to see growth taking place with our single serve business and thrilled to see our Javalution Brand join our Josies Java House Brand with expected distribution into 570 retail doors throughout Southeastern Grocers by the fourth quarter.”

Dave Briskie, President and CFO, of YGYI, the parent company that owns CLR Roasters, stated, “We are excited about the collaboration that is taking place between our newly acquired Khrysos Industries and our other reporting segments.  Combining the significant capabilities within our hemp enterprise with the core competencies that are apparent within our other operating segments provides competitive advantages that we are just starting to leverage.  We anticipate an expansion of this type of collaboration to the mutual benefit of each operating segment.”

About CLR Roaster

Youngevity’s coffee manufacturing division, CLR Roasters, was established in 2001 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary. CLR Roasters is a full-sized coffee roaster that produces gourmet coffees under its own boutique brands — Café La Rica®, Josie’s Java House®, and Javalution®; manufactures a variety of private labels for major national chains; and for the direct selling channel under Youngevity International. The company remains one of the largest suppliers in North America to the cruise line industry. CLR was the first entrant into the fortified coffee niche with its Youngevity JavaFit® brand. In May 2014, CLR acquired a coffee plantation and processing facility in Nicaragua, allowing the entity to control coffee production and quality — from field to cup.

About Khrysos Industries, Inc.

Khrysos Industries is a leading manufacturer of commercial hemp-based CBD extraction, post processing equipment, and end-to-end processor of CBD isolate, distillate, water soluble Isolate, and water-soluble distillate. Its subsidiary, INX Laboratories, provides a broad range of testing services including potency analysis for its supply partners of hemp derived CBD products. Khrysos provides hemp growers, feedstock suppliers, and CBD crude oil producers the use of equipment, intellectual capital, production consultancy, tolling services, and wholesale CBD channel sales capabilities. Khrysos Industries was acquired by Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) on February 12th, 2019. Be sure to visit us at www.khrysosglobal.com, like us on Facebook or contact us at info@khrysosglobal.com

About Youngevity International

Youngevity International, Inc. ( NASDAQ : YGYI ), is an multi-channel lifestyle company operating in 3 distinct business segments including a commercial coffee enterprise, a commercial hemp enterprise, and a multi-vertical omni direct selling enterprise.  The Company features a multi country selling network and has assembled a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity, YGYI offers products from the six top selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, apparel/jewelry, as well as innovative services. For investor information, please visit YGYI.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

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$INMB Developing Innovative Drug Candidates to Treat Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease

INmune Bio (NASDAQ: INMB), a diversified clinical-stage immunology company focused on developing treatments that harness the patient’s innate immune system to combat disease, is currently developing drug candidates INKmune and INB03, which may be used to treat cancer, and XPro1595, which targets neuroinflammation as a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. An article further discussing the company reads, “XPro1595 targets the microglial immune cells of the brain that are activated in many Alzheimer’s disease patients. These microglial cells are a cause of neuroinflammation that can kill nerve cells and promote synaptic dysfunction — the cause of dementia in Alzheimer’s. A phase I clinical trial in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, supported by the Alzheimer’s Association grant, is expected to be initiated in the summer of 2019. . . . Upcoming catalysts for INmune Bio include advancements in several clinical trials featuring INB03 and INKmune — both of which are focused on ‘taking the brakes off’ the body’s innate immune system to become a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer. INB03 is a checkpoint inhibitor that targets cells resistant to immunotherapy to instead become therapeutically effective; INKmune primes a patient’s own natural killer cells to move from a resting state to an active state to attack and eliminate residual disease (lingering cancer cells) after cancer therapy.”

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About INmune Bio Inc.

INmune Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) is a publicly traded, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies targeting the innate immune system to fight disease. INmune Bio is developing three product platforms: two products that re-engineer the patient’s innate immune system’s response to cancer and one product to treat neuroinflammation that is currently focused on Alzheimer’s disease. INKmune is a natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutic that primes the patient’s NK cells to attack minimal residual disease, the remaining cancer cells that are difficult to detect, which often cause relapse. INB03 inhibits myeloid derived suppressor cells (“MDSC”), which often cause resistance to immunotherapy, such as anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors. XPro1595 targets neuroinflammation, which causes microglial activation and neuronal cell death. INmune Bio’s product platforms utilize a precision medicine approach for the treatment of a wide variety of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors and chronic inflammation. To learn more, please visit www.INmuneBio.com.

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$VVCIF $VIVO 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 in the Canadian cannabis sector for more than 25 years and we believe trusted retailers are integral to showcasing our premium family of brands, including Canna Farms, Fireside, and Lumina. We have actively sought strategic partnerships with retailers to establish strong relationships with existing and future leaders in the cannabis industry. We look forward to working with Friendly Stranger to advance their premium adult-use cannabis retail strategy in Ontario and throughout Canada.”

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About VIVO Cannabis

VIVO, based in Napanee, Ontario, is recognized for trusted, premium cannabis products and services. It holds production and sales licenses from Health Canada and operates world-class indoor cultivation facilities with proprietary plant-growing technology at its Canna Farms facility in Hope, B.C., and at its Vanluven facility in Napanee, Ontario. VIVO has a collection of premium brands targeting unique customer segments, including Beacon Medical, Fireside, Canna Farms and Lumina. The Company is significantly expanding its production capacity and distribution channels; growing its domestic medical cannabis platform, including Harvest Medicine, its patient-centric, highly scalable network of specialty medical cannabis clinics and services; promoting production and cultivation innovation and pursuing partnership and product development opportunities; and actively focusing on growth in select international markets, including Germany and Australia. VIVO has a healthy balance sheet and is well-positioned to accelerate its growth in Canada and internationally. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VIVOCannabis.com

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$TGOD $TGODF Launches Global Strategic Hemp Division

  • Global CBD market expected to hit $22 billion within 3 years
  • TGOD to leverage HemPoland’s strong expertise in the European hemp CBD market
  • 158 acres of certified organic farmland located in Southern Ontario
  • Planting underway with first harvest expected within 12 weeks

TORONTO, June 20, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce its expansion into the global organic hemp CBD market with the launch of its Global Strategic Hemp Division. This new division will leverage TGOD’s solid expertise in the European hemp CBD market to fuel growth and accelerate the development and commercialization of new products across its network of international partners.

“With the global CBD market expected to hit $22 billion in less than 3 years, it is clear that the segment is drawing substantial consumer demand,” commented Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD.  “Our team has years of direct hands-on experience in the CBD space and we are excited to use this advantage to execute on a fast-moving market expansion strategy.  CBD is a wellness product and has a natural fit with TGOD’s certified organic positioning and the large segment of consumers who are increasingly demanding natural and organic products.  The time to act is now, and TGOD has the team, the infrastructure and the capital to establish a significant presence in this market.”

TGOD’s acquisition of HemPoland in 2018 will continue to provide the Company with significant intellectual property and valuable insights as its Global Strategic Hemp Division expands into emerging hemp CBD markets. HemPoland saw its revenue for the first quarter grow by nearly 30% quarter over quarter as demand for high-quality hemp CBD products in Europe gains momentum.

HemPoland has years of experience in cultivating and processing EU-registered hemp varieties, which are very similar to those currently allowed for cultivation in Canada. Given that the processing of industrial hemp flowers for CBD was illegal in Canada until October 2018, HemPoland’s experience in both research and development, as well as commercial extraction of hemp strains in an efficient manner, provides a distinct advantage to TGOD and its partners.

TGOD’s Global Strategic Hemp Division will offer significant support to the Company’s international partners by providing genetics, training on organic methods and standard operating procedures, as well as regulatory insights and other advisory support. This will allow for the production of consistent high-quality organic hemp and CBD in global markets. The division will initially work to support initiatives in Canada, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland and the U.S.A.

TGOD, through its European subsidiary, HemPoland, has already signed a distribution agreement with Mediakos, a leading German pharmaceutical distributor and has had in-depth discussions with co-packers and additional distributors to continue expanding its footprint across Europe.

The Company also plans to enter the U.S. hemp CBD beverage market through existing partnerships, providing TGOD with maximum flexibility and the ability to  go to market with hemp-based CBD beverages quickly and with a capital light model.

In Canada, The Green Organic Hemp Ltd. (“TGOH”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TGOD, has been licenced by Health Canada for the cultivation of organic hemp since 2018. TGOH grew a small test crop last year, and has successfully renewed the licence for the cultivation of a larger crop in 2019 on 158 acres of organic farmland in Southern Ontario. Planting activities are underway and the first harvest is expected within 12 weeks.

“Hemp is an incredible crop, one we can manufacture into mass market organic CBD products to establish an immediate market presence in Canada through tinctures and oils, while we prepare for the introduction of additional delivery methods such as vapes, beverages, edibles and topicals later this year,” added Athaide.

TGOH intends to supplement its own harvest with large offtake agreements from experienced Canadian organic hemp cultivators, with a potential increase to its internal production of 50,000 kgs. Wholesale hemp supply agreements have already been secured, allowing TGOH to begin domestic production of organic hemp CBD products. The Company has already signed toll processing contracts with Valens GroWorks and Neptune Wellness Solutions to quickly ramp up production volumes.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) is a publicly traded, premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. TGOD also has organic hemp CBD oil operations in Canada, and through its wholly owned subsidiary HemPoland distributes premium hemp CBD oil in the EU. The Company grows high quality, certified organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 sq. ft. of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark.

TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively.

For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.

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$NETE Aptito Launches Cryptocurrency Payment Acceptance

MIAMI, FL, June 20, 2019 — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) (“Net Element” or the “Company”), a global technology and value-added solutions group that supports electronic payments acceptance in a multichannel environment including point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce and mobile devices, today announces that Aptito will begin processing cryptocurrency payments for its merchants starting July 1, 2019.

The mass adoption of cryptocurrencies as a payment alternative continues to grow worldwide with Bitcoin being the most widely held cryptocurrency at a market capitalization of over USD $161 billion, followed by Ethereum at USD $28 billion and XRP at USD $17 billion (Coindesk). Aptito is launching cryptocurrency payment acceptance to capitalize on this growing trend and set itself apart from competitors.  Starting next month, Aptito merchants will be able to accept all major cryptocurrencies.

Aptito’s software-as-a service (SaaS) point of sale and management solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry are currently being used by merchants in over 15 countries.  The launch of cryptocurrency payment acceptance through the Netevia Gateway allows Aptito to continue growing its client base worldwide without the need for local acquiring bank relationships regardless of the merchant’s geographical location. Aptito clients can download software through Apple’s AppStore, subscribe and begin accepting cryptocurrency and other forms of payments.

Recent news from Facebook about its plans to launch the Libra Association and the Libra cryptocurrency with soon-to-be founders such as MasterCard, PayPal, PayU, Stripe and Visa is further proof of continued interest and investment in the industry by leading social media and financial services companies.  Aptito is ready to benefit from mass market adoption of cryptocurrencies as payment alternatives by providing its payments acceptance solutions to merchants worldwide.

“We are excited to launch cryptocurrency payment acceptance for Aptito’s clients through our proprietary Netevia Gateway,” commented Andrey Krotov, chief technology officer of Net Element. “Our scalable and future-ready platforms are on the-cutting-edge of global alternative payment trends.”

About Net Element
Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE ) operates a payments-as-a-service transactional and value-added services platform for small to medium enterprise (“SME”) in the U.S. and selected emerging markets. In the U.S. it aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using blockchain technology solutions and Aptito, our cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution. Internationally, Net Element’s strategy is to leverage its omnichannel platform to deliver flexible offerings to emerging markets with diverse banking, regulatory and demographic conditions. Net Element was ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 and 2018 Technology Fast 500™. In 2017, Net Element  was recognized by South Florida Business Journal as one of 2016’s fastest growing technology companies. Further information is available at www.NetElement.com.

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$OGI sends first shipment to Quebec, products now available in all ten provinces

MONCTON, NB, June 20, 2019  – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSXV: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has now shipped its first cannabis products to the province of Quebec, following purchase orders placed with the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) and following registration with the Autorité des Marchés Publics.

A true national player in Canada’s legal adult use recreational cannabis marketplace, the Company has now distributed products for sale to all ten Canadian provinces.

“We are pleased to now officially ship our products coast to coast,” says Greg Engel, CEO, Organigram. “Our national reach means brands such as Edison Cannabis Co. and Trailblazer are available across the country, offering a range of cannabis options for legal adult recreational cannabis consumers.”

Organigram’s currently available product portfolio includes value, mainstream and premium product offerings across the categories of dried flower, pre-rolls, and oils.

“Product innovation continues to drive our growth strategy and our ongoing expansion,” explains Engel. “As we look ahead to the legalization of edibles and extracts, we are excited to have the national network in place to offer Canadians access to new thinking and new products as they explore Cannabis 2.0, and a new cannabis experience.”

As this initial shipment was made subsequent to the Company’s third quarter ended May 31, 2019, this shipment, together with additional shipments expected to be made to Quebec in the current quarter, will be reflected in the Company’s results for the fourth quarter ending August 31, 2019.

About Organigram Holdings Inc.

Organigram Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select and TSX Venture Exchange listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada.

Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the company’s global footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics, Trailer Park Buds and Trailblazer. Organigram’s primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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$PBIO Ultra High Pressure HUB Platform Featured at World’s Largest Food Science Conference

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO) today announced the featuring of its HUB platform of unique, ultra-high pressure instruments in three presentations at the world’s largest annual food science conference, the Institute of Food Technologists (“IFT”), held in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier this month. According to the update, the presentations reported the use of PBIO’s HUB440 and HUB880 Explorer systems to advance understanding of the effects of high pressure processing (“HPP”) on serious food-borne pathogens in liquid food products and ground meat, as well as the decontamination of such pathogens. “The need for safer food is a world-wide concern.  In recognition, the United Nations proclaimed June 7, 2019 as the first World Food Safety Day,” PBIO President and CEO Richard T. Schumacher said in the news release. “HPP currently plays an important role in food safety: although this unique process is barely 20 years old, it has nonetheless already grown into an estimated $20 billion market.  By 2026, the projected market size of the high pressure processing food market could reach approximately $42 billion (Visiongain, 2016).  We believe that presentations such as Dr. Fouladkhah’s at this year’s IFT Conference will help generate awareness of our new, powerful yet affordable bench-top HUB family of products in the food industry, government, military, and academic laboratory environment, and that this added exposure will result in an increased demand for our HUB equipment in this large and growing market.”

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About Pressure BioSciences Inc.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) is a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. The company’s products are based on the unique properties of both constant (i.e., static) and alternating (i.e., pressure cycling technology, or “PCT”) hydrostatic pressure. PCT is a patented enabling technology platform that uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels to safely and reproducibly control bio-molecular interactions (e.g., cell lysis, biomolecule extraction). PBIO’s primary focus is in the development of PCT-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, major new market opportunities have emerged in the use of its pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of its recently acquired PreEMT technology from BaroFold, Inc. to allow entry into the biologics contract research services sector, and (2) the use of its recently-patented, scalable, high-efficiency, pressure-based Ultra Shear Technology (“UST”) platform to (i) create stable nanoemulsions of otherwise immiscible fluids (e.g., oils and water) and to (ii) prepare higher quality, homogenized, extended shelf-life or room temperature stable low-acid liquid foods that cannot be effectively preserved using existing non-thermal technologies. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PressureBiosciences.com.

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