$NETE Launches IoT-Friendly Netevia Software Development Kit

• Net Element specializes in e-commerce technological solutions for an increasingly digital era
• Company’s Netevia platform rolls out new capability for Internet of Things marketplace with In-App Payments Software Development Kit
• Forecasts predict that IoT industry will produce more than 50 billion devices by 2020, with revenues of $520 billion by 2021

Online payment technology innovator Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) has made its business the art of enabling commerce amid the digital finance revolution, and the company announced the further development of its Netevia B2B e-commerce services in a January 22 news release that highlights the launch of Netevia’s In-App Payments Software Development Kit (SDK) for hardware manufacturers and application developers building Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity (http://nnw.fm/6ZQCz).

The Net Element platform’s SDK for IoT provides an avenue for developers to build a simple, professional payments flow protocol for IoT-networked devices that is fully compliant with payment card industry data standards. The SDK promotes a single integration point for the varied channels that have become such a feature of e-commerce in the mobile technology era, allowing businesses to pursue best practices efficiency in their transactions with consumer-facing tech.

Cryptocurrencies have become vital as a means of transcending the regulatory hurdles of cross-border commerce on a global scale, and the SDK for IoT includes payment acceptance for the blockchain-powered ecosystem.

“The Netevia Platform simplifies payments across multiple channels through a single point of integration,” Chief Technology Officer Andrey Krotov stated via the news release. “According to Visa, Inc., by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion devices connected to the Internet, providing a huge opportunity for these devices to include payments experience through Netevia SDK.”

The company also cites research by Bain & Company predicting that the global IoT market will more than double its 2017 revenues to $520 billion by 2021 – only a couple of years away, granting Net Element a sizable pie from which to grab a piece.

Net Element specializes in software that provides payment solutions as a service for business enterprises ranging from small to medium in size. The company’s Aptito tech solution supports point of sale transactions for restaurants and retailers, while VIP Payments supports the hotel and tourism industry and Unified Mobile Payments supports businesses on the go, such as kiosk and truck vendors.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NetElement.com

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$GGBXF 420 with CNW – Cannabis College Starts Training Oklahomans

$RIV.V $RIV Continues to Drive Technology Innovation for EnviroTechnologies International

POINT ROBERTS, Wash. and DELTA, British Columbia, Jan. 30, 2019  — Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering hemp and cannabis stocks releases a snapshot focusing on how the cannabis industry continues to force technology innovation as it faces new challenges with the sector’s continuing rapid growth.

The cannabis industry has begun to fully affect the beverage, food, medical and pharmaceutical industries but one area cannabis has helped drive forward from inception has been the tech industry. Due to the complexity of the cannabis plant as well as the strict regulations surrounding it, technological innovations have been a “must have” for any cannabis company that hopes to expand and grow.

Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV:RIV.V) (OTC:CNPOF), an investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector, recently announced its equity investment in Headset, Inc., a data and analytics service provider for the cannabis industry. Canopy Rivers subscribed for C$4,084,500 of Series A Preferred Shares in Headset, representing the Company’s first entry into a technology-focused cannabis vertical.

Headset is the first real-time business intelligence and analytics software platform for the cannabis industry. The experienced leadership team at Headset have deep roots in the cannabis industry, with Headset’s founders having also founded Leafly, the world’s largest cannabis information resource. With services that provide access to up-to-the-minute information on sales trends, emerging sectors, popular products, and pricing, Headset’s proprietary software platform allows customers to use data to identify new areas of opportunity, understand the competition, and tailor product development.

Smaller technology companies like EnviroTechnologies International, Inc. (OTC: ETII), which develops and markets green, natural and organic products for diverse industries, confirmed that it is preparing to introduce new technology to licensed cannabis growers in the northwest that will help eliminate growth-impeding pathogens and stimulate harvest yields.

“What hasn’t been covered as much is the potential and existence of fungal and contaminants that are prevalent in nearly all phases of plant growth, harvest, and post-harvest product processing of hemp and cannabis,” said Gaylord Karren, ETI’s President. “Mold and fungal presence in grow rooms, as well as outside grow facilities is not only dangerous but also negatively affects the plant’s growth cycle, killing large portions of the crop and leaving bacterial residue on the plants and facilities. This reduces the growth and the ultimate yield. The problem is that there is no real non-toxic solution to eliminate mold and fungal growth in grow facilities. ETI has the only real, effective, non-toxic solution to cleaning and sanitizing plant facilities.”

Randall Waters, ETI’s VP of Sales & Marketing said, “We are all focused and dedicated to addressing these growing market opportunities in the CBD, hemp and cannabis industries.”

Also embracing the cannabis/technology connection are larger Canadian producers like Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA.TO) (NYSE: APHA), who recently entered into an exclusive agreement with Toronto-based UNOapp Inc. to collaborate on the development of technology and analytics solutions for Canada’s adult-use cannabis industry.

“With our innovation-focused approach, Aphria is setting the pace for the evolution of the adult-use cannabis industry in Canada,” said Jakob Ripshtein, President of Aphria. “Our industry’s long-term future will be driven by consumer-centric, innovation-led product, brand and technology solutions. We are excited for this collaboration with a fantastic technology partner in UNOapp and look forward to developing industry-leading solutions that shape the adult-use cannabis market for years to come.”

Founded in 2010, UNOapp has developed proven technology, marketing and analytical solutions that has enabled more than 4,500 customers across the globe to engage with their customers and drive revenue.

WeedMD Inc. (TSX-V: WMD) (OTC:WDDMF), a federally-licensed producer and distributor of medical-grade cannabis is also looking at tech partnerships as they recently announced, that with BLOCKSTRAIN TECHNOLOGY CORP., they have completed the ‘first-of-its-kind’ cannabis strain validation registration program – a testing and verification process that will confirm cannabis strains as purchased.

Strain validation will play an important role as cannabis products advance through the medical, pharmaceutical and retail channels. Following the collection and registration of plant DNA from its Aylmer, Ontario facility in October 2018, WeedMD becomes the first licensed producer in the world to incorporate a cannabis strains authenticity and tracking platform into its sales program.

One of the best things coming out of this rapid growth industry has been the need for innovation and it seems cannabis and technology will move forward hand-in-hand.

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$LXRP Outside Investment, New Technology Support Growing Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Revolutionary innovations and advancements within the cannabis industry are drawing significant investment from big corporations.

• Technology currently in development will make it easier to consume active ingredients in cannabis.
• Advances have attracted investment for the technology’s use in tobacco as well as cannabis.
• These improvements could move consumers to healthier forms of consumption than smoking.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has benefited from recent investment by Altria to support its innovative research and design work. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has received substantial investment from a beverage company, which will support the development of cannabis drinks. Within the sector, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) is in the process of acquiring an organic grower. Outside investment is bolstering Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), a cannabis company with global reach. And another innovator, GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF), has run successful trials on a new drug to tackle a form of childhood epilepsy.

Finding Funds for Cannabis

The quest for finance is important in any industry, but for cannabis businesses, which are going through a period of impressive growth thanks to legal and social changes, this need for money is particularly time sensitive. Those who find substantial funding now may be in the best position to expand in the growing market.

Only a select few companies in the cannabis industry have successfully attracted capital from — and built relationships with — Fortune 500-type corporations. Though cannabis is growing, the sector is still relatively small compared with those big names, and the perceived reputational issues can be a deterrent. Even among cannabis companies that have drawn big money, few have established a partnership allowing them to retain control, much less receive money in return for license rights and minority ownership in a subsidiary. Instead, most of these companies aim to be bought out by bigger businesses.

But there have been exceptions.

A Better Deal for a Cannabis Company

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is an example of one company that has built a big funding deal on its own terms.

Biotech company Lexaria is perhaps most known for its DehydraTECH technology, a revolutionary system for processing molecular compounds to make them more suitable for human consumption. Applicable to molecule such as THC and cannabidiol, the active ingredients in cannabis, the technology makes these compounds taste better, increases the body’s ability to absorb them, and speeds up their impact on the body. Together, these changes can increase the efficacy of both medical and recreational drugs.

To provide the funding for further work on this technology, Lexaria has struck a deal with industry giant Altria, which will cover the use of DehydraTECH to deliver nicotine.

The milestone deal is between Lexaria Nicotine LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lexaria, and a subsidiary of Altria, Altria Ventures Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Altria will initially provide $1 million of finance towards a Lexaria research and development program, with the option for funding of up to $12 million.

Unlike so many other deals in the biotech sector, the partnership won’t see Altria gain any ownership over Lexaria itself. Instead, the company will receive minority ownership of the Lexaria Nicotine subsidiary, with the option to increase its stake in that company through multiple phased private financings. Lexaria retains its independence while benefiting from the money that big tobacco can provide. Critically, Lexaria’s shares have not been diluted by this fresh source of finance.

In addition to a minority stake in Lexaria Nicotine, Altria has received a license to use DehydraTECH technology in oral nicotine delivery products, on an exclusive basis in the United States and a nonexclusive basis elsewhere in the world. This will provide Lexaria with a new revenue stream, as it is slated to receive royalties for any DehydraTECH products Altria launches. The impact on Lexaria’s financial statements of a Fortune 500-derived royalty stream could be significant.

Tobacco companies are eagerly searching for alternatives to traditional cigarettes, to reduce their damaging impact on health and the reputational damage this brings. These factors give Altria a strong motive to develop products using DehydraTECH, providing profits for Lexaria and demonstrating the potential of DehydraTECH to other interested parties.

Starting with a $1 million stake might seem small compared with other big headline deals. But by gaining Altria’s buy in without selling any part of its main company, Lexaria has struck a profitable balance between raising finance and retaining its independence. It’s a unique transaction that other cannabis companies haven’t been able to achieve.

Applying the Technology

Though this recently announced deal is about tobacco, Lexaria’s attention is very much on the cannabis market.

There are three main routes for the active ingredients in cannabis to enter the body — by inhalation, by being placed under the tongue, and by being eaten. Each has its own drawbacks. Inhalation has the highest level of bioavailability, or how much of the chemical is absorbed, but is harmful to the consumer’s lungs. Consumption by under-the-tongue methods has a moderate level of bioavailability but an unpleasant taste. Eating cannabis products has a low level of bioavailability, giving consumers a low bang for their bucks, plus flavor challenges usually met through the addition of large amounts of sugar.

DehydraTECH transforms the situation by seriously reducing the downsides of eating cannabis.

The technology involves combining active ingredients with fatty acids such as those found in sunflower oil, which provide a protective bond, with a patented dehydration process. The molecules within the fatty acids are believed to keep active ingredients away from bitter taste receptors, significantly reducing their unpleasant flavor, thus vastly reducing the need to disguise them with sugar. Low-calorie edibles that taste great are possible!

Fatty acids also help active ingredients in cannabis as they pass through the digestive system. They protect cannabinoids from damage while passing through the stomach, increase the extent to which they’re absorbed by the intestines and can even bypass the liver’s first attempts to filter them out. This leads to much higher absorption, significantly increasing their bioavailability.

This process makes cannabis edibles, which are already healthier than smoking the drug, far more appealing and better value for money. This has led to deals such as Lexaria’s licensing of DehydraTECH to Nuka for use in its cannabis-infused chocolates.

To make the most of this potential, Lexaria has created subsidiaries specializing in the use of DehydraTECH for cannabis. Lexaria CanPharm Corporation focuses on the cannabis market, providing DehydraTECH and other enhancements to the global cannabis industry. The company is in discussions to license its technology in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Lexaria Hemp Corporation. operates within the related hemp industry, which works with a specific form of cannabis that is low in psychoactive THC but potentially rich in other active ingredients. Lexaria Hemp is in discussions with a number of companies about how its products is used to deliver cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp.

With a groundbreaking technology, a carefully developed corporate structure and now a new Fortune 500 source of funding, Lexaria appears to be in a strong position within the cannabis industry.

A Crop of Cannabis Companies

The dramatic growth of legal cannabis in recent years has created a range of important companies focused on the sector.

Like Lexaria, Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has had success in attracting finance from bigger players outside the cannabis sector. The company has received $4 billion in investment from an American beverage company, which has bought a significant stake in the core company. This will help to finance the development of cannabis-infused drinks and is seen as part of a wider trend, as tobacco and cannabis companies look to vary their product lines while health concerns constrict their sales.

The expansion of the cannabis market has seen a string of investments and purchases within the sector. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), one of the big players in Canada, recently signed a letter of intent to acquire Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation in a deal valued at $175 million. This will give Aurora control of a well-established organic cannabis brand, increasing its market appeal.

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) has, like Lexaria, drawn investment from Altria, in the amount of CA$2.4 billion. In this case, the funds have come in exchange for shares in the core company, giving Altria a great deal of influence at Cronos. Cronos already does business in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Israel, so this will provide Altria with a way into global cannabis markets, as the spread of legalization expands cannabis markets around the world.

Other companies, such as GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF), are strongly oriented towards the use of cannabis for medical purposes. As well as selling strains of medical cannabis, GW has been carrying out research to develop medicines based on it. The company recently saw positive results from the second round of trials of an oral solution created to tackle Dravet syndrome, a severe and hard-to-manage form of epilepsy.

With more money coming in from big-value companies and new technology in development, the cannabis industry looks set for a bright year.

For more information on Lexaria Bioscience Corp., visit Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP)

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$GGBXF Appoints Brian Logan as Chief Financial Officer

Retail industry veteran joins Green Growth Brands with over 20 years of multi-billion dollar global public company experience

COLUMBUS, OH, Jan. 29, 2019 – Green Growth Brands, Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGB or the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Logan, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Logan brings nearly 20 years of global public company experience in corporate finance, international finance, and investor relations. Mr. Logan joins Green Growth Brands from Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a USD$3.5 billion specialty apparel retailer operating over 850 stores and websites in over 20 countries.

“We are pleased to welcome to our growing Green Growth Brands family,” said Peter Horvath, CEO of Green Growth Brands. “Brian is a seasoned, proven leader with extensive experience and his contributions and insights will be invaluable as we continue to build the financial infrastructure that will support our quickly growing business. Retail veterans, like Brian, continue to be a competitive differentiator for GGB.”

Mr. Logan’s most recent role at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was Group Vice President, Finance, and during his tenure at the organization he led cost effective and efficient expansion into international markets, implemented profit improvement initiatives and was a key leader. Prior to his time at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., he was at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.

“I am energized to be joining an organization with such a compelling growth strategy and the management team to execute on that vision,” said Brian Logan, CFO of Green Growth Brands. ” I am excited to help build on the momentum and help us achieve even greater results for our shareholders.”

Effective immediately, Mr. Logan will lead all financial functions and David Bhumgara, GGB’s Toronto-based head of finance, will report to him directly.

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Green Growth brands expects to dominate the cannabis and CBD market with a portfolio of emotion-driven brands that people love. Led by Peter Horvath, the GGB team is full of retail and consumer packaged goods experts with decades of experience building successful brands. Join the movement at GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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$TGODF Cultivation License Secured for $TGOD’s Operations in Denmark

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD“) (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) is pleased to announce that the Danish Medicines Agency, the Government body responsible for issuing cannabis related licenses, has granted an initial cannabis business authorization to TGOD’s joint venture production partner Knud Jepsen. This licence will allow TGOD’s JV partner Kund Jepsen to immediately begin importation of starting materials and to begin research and development related to the creation of elite cannabis genetics. Per the terms of the recently completed definitive agreement, Knud Jepsen will submit a request to the Danish Medicines Agency for the assignment of this licence to the TGOD-Knud Jepsen Danish joint venture, a process that is already underway and expected to be completed within the coming weeks.

The initial licence, issued under the Danish Medicines Agency’s Development Scheme, enables the importation of starting materials, the receipt, possession, cultivation and processing of cannabis, and distribution and export of analytical samples to foreign labs. After the cultivation and harvest of three confirmed and consistent crops, an additional authorization licence will be issued allowing for the sale of authorized medicinal cannabis products.

“We are incredibly pleased with the quick receipt of this license from the Danish Medicines Agency,” commented Frands Jepsen, Knud Jepsen’s CEO. “The initial licence was received promptly after the submission, and the Danish Medicines Agency provided great transparency during the process. Through 80 years of trusted operations in Denmark, we’ve built excellent relationships with all parties involved and plan to work closely with the Development Scheme.”

The Denmark based TGOD/Knud Jepsen cannabis production JV will initially consist of a 37,500 sq. ft. phase one production facility with an expected annual capacity of 2,500 kgs per year with an initial focus on supplying the Danish medical market. The purpose-built hybrid greenhouse facility will be located within Knud Jepsen’s large-scale operations in Hinnerup, Denmark, and the property includes significant room for expedited expansion on Knud Jepsen’s land as additional global markets open and demand dictates. The previously contemplated (see June 27, 2018 news release) 25,000 kg of production in Denmark will shift to various lower cost production jurisdictions throughout Europe. TGOD will have the exclusive right to all cannabis-related production from the JV through a guaranteed offtake agreement.

TGOD and Knud Jepsen have also formed a genetics-focused JV, which will consist of a 5,500 sq. ft. R&D facility for cannabis-related trials and testing to produce and house elite materials. Knud Jepsen’s laboratory will be retrofitted to begin robust R&D trials with the goal of patenting and commercializing novel discoveries. The facility will be ready to receive cannabis starting materials in the coming weeks.

“Knud Jepsen is a proven leader with a track record of excellence in genetic discoveries, R&D and large-scale cultivation,” commented Brian Athaide, Director and CEO of TGOD. “TGOD is working with Health Canada to export starting materials from Canada into Denmark and we look forward to accelerating our expansion throughout Europe.”

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$PFSF Partners with Prominent Brazilian Trade Association

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2019 — via NetworkWire – Pacific Software Inc. (OTC: PFSF) (“Pacific Software” or the “Company”), an emerging technology development corporation, today announces a partnership with the Federation of the Industries of the State of Rondônia (FIERO), a leading Brazilian trade association focused on developing and promoting the regional economy. This agreement provides an opportunity to stimulate and foster international trade for the state of Rondônia through the e-commerce trade portal, BOAPIN.com, developed by Pacific Software.

The partnership provides FIERO’s 7,500+ business members access to the tools needed to achieve economies of scale and tap into opportunities and functionalities not readily available with current supply chain solutions. Features of Pacific Software’s e-commerce trade portal include multi-lingual communication, product certification, marketing, logistics, commodities search/match interface, trade finance and customs clearance, and cross-border payment solutions.

Marcelo Thomé da Silva de Almeida, chairman of FIERO, says “We are pleased to partner with Pacific Software and leverage its trade portal BOAPIN.com to promote regional business of Rondônia. Together we aim to further the reach of the great products from our region.”

The portal facilitates cross-border commodities trading for sectors highly reliant on supply chain transparency, accountability and efficiency. Its China-based social marketing program will strengthen the image of goods from the State of Rondônia by streamlining information shared between parties involved in international buying and selling.

Peter Pizzino, president of Pacific Software states, “The great State of Rondônia is a world-class producer of agricultural products, and we look forward to working with FIERO to provide its members with access to leading-edge technology and expanded revenue generating opportunities in international trade.”

About Pacific Software Inc.
Pacific Software (OTC: PFSF) is an emerging development technology corporation positioned for investments, mergers and acquisitions of software technologies and platforms. The Company is uniquely positioned to deliver B2B and B2C e-commerce blockchain solutions by utilizing IBM’s Hyperledger Blockchain “Backend as a Service” (BaaS) Infrastructure. Its BOAPIN.com platform will improve product traceability and will digitalize the trade process, including product certification, marketing, logistics, trade finance, cross border payment solutions and customs clearance through smart contract technology for global supply chain management.

About FIERO
The Federation of the Industries of the State of Rondônia (FIERO) was founded in 1986 and is organized as “Sistema FIERO.” FIERO is composed of 20 different organizations representing various business and industrial sectors with 7,500+ members. Its role is to promote the development, competitiveness of the sector, with investment in human capital and technological capacity, with professional training, improvement in quality of life for workers and in the various aspects of innovation.

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$NETE Named One of 2018’s Top 10 Retail Payment Services Companies

MIAMI, FL, Jan. 29, 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 multi-channel environment including point-of-sale (“POS”), today announces it has been named one of the top 10 retail payment consulting/services companies of 2018 by Retail CIO Outlook magazine.

With so many payment service providers entering the industry, Retail CIO Outlook set out to identify the very best of the best among them in order to help organizations pick the right payment service providers/consultants to meet their needs.

In compiling its list of “Top 10 Retail Payment Consulting/Services Companies – 2018,” Retail CIO Outlook assembled a distinguished selection panel consisting of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts and its own editorial board, which then selected 10 outstanding payment services/consulting companies that exhibit innovative capabilities and strategies. In choosing its finalists, Retail CIO Outlook’s selection panel considered each vendor’s ability to deliver solutions and services that effectively yet economically account for a productive payment service offering, also considering the factor of time-focused delivery.

“Being selected as one of Retail CIO Outlook magazine’s top 10 payment services providers is a tremendous honor,” said Andrey Krotov, chief technology officer for Net Element. “This recognition attests to our commitment to our merchants and shareholders to strive for excellence.”

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., the Company aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using various technology solutions and Aptito, our 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 we were 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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$GGBXF Analysis of Last Week’s Most Important Cannabis Stock Events

Green Growth Makes the Offer for Aphria Official

As investors, we think the official offer from Green Growth Brands (GGB) undervalues the company, no question. However, it provides a positive piece of information to investors.

If the prolific Schottenstein family is willing to make an official offer and put significant capital at risk to buy Aphria, they are signalling to the market they believe regulatory- and lawsuit-related tail risks are manageable and will not impair the ultimate value of the Aphria assets.

This is a powerful signal to send to other suitors who may be struggling with how to value Aphria’s liabilities.

Sentiment is likely shifting in Aphria’s favour, making it more likely a higher offer will eventually appear if shareholders reject the offer from GGB and Aphria’s stock languishes.

The GGB offer has also signalled to the market that Aphria will not stay independent forever at its current price.

Other cannabis players know they could never put together a similar Canadian asset package and international footprint for only $1.7 billion, Aphria’s current USD market cap.

Aphria trades at a 50% capacity discount to peers, presenting a wholly unique opportunity for a U.S. operator with expensive paper such as Acreage, Curaleaf, or Green Thumb to think two steps ahead and pick up a unique international footprint to be ready when the cannabis market goes global.

They could offer $12 per gram, presenting 25% upside for current investors then turn around and sell the Canadian capacity for $15 per gram, still a significant discount for a potential acquirer but netting the company a cool $750 million profit.

Plan B – Aphria Continues As Is

If at the end of the day, no offer comes along that management and shareholders believe is realistic, Aphria can still go it alone and investors will be handily rewarded.

Aphria has $173 million of cash in the bank, enough to support the company until it finishes the remaining $85 million of greenhouse construction in Canada and brings the entire 255,000 kg of annual capacity online later this year.

Starting in 2020 Aphria’s capacity should generate enough cash flow for investors to realize a juicy 10%-20% free cash flow yield.

At this point, Aphria’s stock should trade for at least C$15/share or the company becomes an extremely attractive takeout target.

Luckily, as Aphria investors we are effectively being paid to wait, with potential acquirers on the prowl and a wave of free cash flow just beyond the horizon.

Canadian LP Current Gross Margin

Source: Grizzle Estimates

Aphria’s share price has recouped nearly all its losses since the publication of the short report. However, it has languished against its large-cap peers (Canopy and Aurora) and the broad cannabis index (Horizons Marijuana ETF – HMMJ).

Continued strong operational execution is the clearest pathway for Aphria to regain relative performance versus peers.

Relative Share Performance Since Short Report (Indexed)

Source: Yahoo Finance

Offer Details

Green Growth Brands made their tender offer for Aphria official last night.

They are offering 1.574 GGB shares for each Aphria share, valuing Aphria at $8.80/sh or 7% below yesterday’s close.

Green Growth has lined up a related-party entity who agreed to backstop $150 million of a $300 million capital raise which would be contingent on Aphria shareholder approval of the deal.

This investor will be paid $7.5mm in GGB shares for providing the backstop, or 1.25 million fully diluted GGB shares giving them 12.5% of the voting rights at GGB.

$NUGS Seeks OTCQB Venture Market Uplisting as Part of Growth Strategy

• The company is on target to meet the more stringent reporting standards and compliance requirements for a successful uplisting
• Niche acquisitions and a vertically-integrated strategy will further enable the company’s sustainable market growth in the years to come
• Cannabis Strategic Ventures aims to create and control specific cannabis industry niches through focused brand development and acquisitions of hard assets for growth, distribution and manufacturing

Los Angeles-based cannabis industry incubator Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) recently submitted its application to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market, a move that supports the company’s broader, acquisition-based growth strategy. According to a press release, OTCQB uplisting requires compliance with more rigorous criteria, transparent financial reporting and completion of an extensive certification and verification process (http://nnw.fm/9OLgB).

Following the proposed uplisting, the company will need to maintain a minimum share price and provide investors with increased transparency, which could result in greater liquidity and…

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$TGODF $TGOD Comments on Greek Ministry of Agriculture Press Release and Media Coverage

TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) would like to comment on the Greek Ministry of Agriculture‘s press release and CNN‘s (Greece) coverage dated January 25, 2019, related to the Company’s proposed Greece operations.

The press release contemplates a significant investment in the development of the pharmaceutical hemp and cannabis sector within Greece and highlights an up to $74 million-euro investment, 34-acre property in Thebes, and a multi-phased large-scale state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation facility.

The Company confirms it has been in communication with various Greek Ministries, including the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, since early 2018; and is awaiting a license for the production of medicinal cannabis. The Company and the Greek Government have had advanced discussions as to the nature of the proposed plans. The Government appreciates TGOD’s organic product and process and values its commitment to sustainability.

Further to TGOD’s press release dated January 25, 2019, regarding a shift in planned production from Denmark to other lower cost jurisdictions throughout Europe; Greece, with favourable labour rates and ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of cannabis, provides an optimal environment to produce high-quality, low-cost, large-scale organic cannabis. The Country’s central European location allows export to other European countries with dramatically reduced shipping costs.

While the Company cannot comment on the specifics of its application, it confirms plans to construct and commission a multi-phased facility, subject to Licensing from The Greek Government.

Further information will be provided upon official Licensing.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. 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. The Company grows high quality, 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 funded capacity of 170,000kgs and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Denmark and Jamaica.

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.

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$TGODF Completes Knud Jepsen Definitive Agreement

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on June 27, 2018, it has entered into a definitive Agreement (the “Definitive Agreement“) with Queen Genetics/Knud Jepsen A/S (“Knud Jepsen“) to establish two 50/50 joint ventures; the first for the purpose of producing commercial cannabis and cannabis oils (the “Production JV“) and the second for developing and patenting innovative and commercially valuable elite cannabis genetics (the “Genetics JV“). The parties will form both joint ventures in Denmark with a goal to expand the Production JV into future low-cost European jurisdictions.

The Definitive Agreement outlines TGOD and Knud Jepsen’s launch of a premium organic European bulk cannabinoid production platform where TGOD will have the exclusive right to all cannabis-related production from the JV, through a guaranteed offtake agreement at a pre-determined price relative to the production cost of the JV. Further, the Production JV will have exclusive access to all intellectual property including elite cannabis genetics developed within the Genetics JV. Knud Jepsen will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the JV and TGOD will leverage Knud Jepsen’s years of horticulture experience and science and R&D division to accelerate commercial operations in Denmark and throughout Europe.

TGOD’s differentiated approach to organic cannabinoid production combined with Knud Jepsen’s large-scale commercial horticultural and globally integrated seed-to-sale operations will accelerate TGOD’s global initiatives. The European bulk cannabinoid production platform paired with the Genetics JV will generate value-added formulations and products for established European and international sales and distribution channels.

The first phase of the JV will consist of a Hinnerup, Denmark based 2,500 kg pilot program with the previously contemplated (See June 27, 2018 news release) 25,000 kgs of production in Denmark, shifting to various lower cost production jurisdictions throughout Europe.

“This JV is incredibly important to furthering TGOD’s presence in Europe,” commented Brian Athaide, Director and CEO of TGOD. “Knud Jepsen is a remarkable partner, having over 80 years of experience in R&D and cultivating plants in millions of square feet. As we roll out multiple phases of our JV and plan to increase the partnership to multiple countries across Europe, leveraging Knud Jepsen’s expertise as operators, and our expertise in cannabis will be critical to TGOD’s expansion throughout the continent. The partnership will allow TGOD to focus on building global sales and distribution channels, developing proprietary and patentable IP, and furthering brand equity,” continued Athaide.

Founded in 1939, Knud Jepsen has 80 years of experience in all areas of horticulture ranging from genetics and breeding to international partnerships and developing global distribution networks. Knud Jepsen is the world’s largest Kalanchoes breeder and producer distributing and selling more than 35 million finished plants in Europe and 90 million cuttings to over 75 countries each year. Over 520 people are employed or engaged by Knud Jepsen globally. In addition to Denmark, Knud Jepsen operates an 880,000 sq. ft. flower and young plant production facility in Turkey, and a 700,000 sq. ft. facility in Vietnam specializing in producing cuttings belonging to the Queen® Genetic assortment.

“We are thrilled to partner with TGOD and officially enter the cannabis market with the signing of this definitive agreement,” commented Frands Jepsen, Knud Jepsen’s CEO. “2,500 kgs in Denmark is just the beginning, we will shift the proposed 25,000 kgs to strategic European locations with low-cost production and expect to far exceed that capacity as we onboard additional production sites. We will leverage our global business, dedicated staff, and 80 years of operating and R&D experience to become, with TGOD, the largest European producer of organic cannabis.”

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) 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. The Company grows high quality, 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 funded capacity of 170,000 kgs and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Denmark, and Jamaica.

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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$PFSF Prepares to Advance China-Brazil Trade through BOAPIN Launch

• Pacific Software is a development technology innovator focused on facilitating greater trade between China and Latin America
• The company is preparing to take import industry subscribers for its new BOAPIN blockchain-based trade solution
• The company’s virtual technological Silk Road will initially link China and Brazil import/exports, with eye on expansion through Latin America
• BOAPIN is designed for trade transparency to facilitate solutions across international borders

Emerging business development technology innovator Pacific Software Inc. (OTC: PFSF) announced earlier this month that its anticipated e-commerce platform for international transactions, known as BOAPIN, will soon begin to register new buyers and sellers as it builds a virtual Silk Road for trade between China and South America.

“As global economies explore strategies to improve cross-border data infrastructure, Pacific Software is creating smart contract technology that integrates important functionalities for seamless global supply chain management,” Pacific Software CEO and Chairman Harrysen Mittler stated in the January 3 news release (http://nnw.fm/1IQqz).

Pacific Software’s mission is to enable global trade expansion by creating a technological portal that crosses borders and allows buyers and sellers to work seamlessly and transparently without being stymied by barriers of language, distance or regulations. BOAPIN is designed to improve how product movement through the supply chain is traced so its subscribers can manage quality and certification issues. The smart contract technology also provides solutions that facilitate data collection and analysis, marketing, searches for specific commodities, payments across borders and customs clearance.

The company is focused on building its virtual Silk Road between China and Brazil, the largest countries on their respective continents but half a world away from each other geographically. China is an increasingly international player (http://nnw.fm/T7nBT), as evidenced by its recent efforts to practically corner the market on critical components in the lithium-ion batteries that power the majority of the world’s computer products.

A heightened trading partnership between Brazil and China through a proprietary Pacific Software platform at a time when the United States is questioning its dominant trade relationship with China could strengthen Brazil’s already $40 billion yearly pipeline (http://nnw.fm/gyZ63). Once it is in place, Pacific Software could use it as a springboard for lengthening the virtual Silk Road to other areas of South America.

Pacific Software co-sponsored the Latin America Night event at the 124th session of the Canton Fair PDC (Product Development Council) Design Show in Guangzhou, China, in November to foster potential networking relationships between government officials and businesses (http://nnw.fm/VEk6r). The company also represented itself at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

The technological wizardry of BOAPIN is due to the contributions of IBM’s Hyperledger Blockchain Backend as a Service (BaaS) infrastructure. The platform tracks, records and stores digital product information by integrating blockchain components, and it is accessible via a variety of channels linked into the Internet of Things.

“Reassurance regarding the provenance, safety and quality of products delivered may save exporters significant time and resources in the event a product becomes subject to recall,” the company stated in a news release issued on November 29 (http://nnw.fm/y5zNE). Through the use of the company’s blockchain-based solution, “an error free, tamper proof record covering the entire supply chain may be provided which could pinpoint the precise origin of any contamination, thereby enabling a narrow, focused and efficient recall of the affected products.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacificSoftwareInc.com

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$NUGS Assembles Experienced Team as Preparations for OTCQB Uplisting Intensify

• Board strengthened through appointment of independent directors
• Additional talent rounds up management team as preparations for planned uplisting escalate
• Pursuit of over 20 cannabis licenses from California Bureau of Cannabis Control continues
• NUGS plans to develop 250,000 square feet of cultivation space

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) recently added a number of cannabis industry insiders to its executive team and board of directors. In October 2018, the company announced the appointment of Alan Tran to its board of directors. Tran brings strong financial and strategic skills to Cannabis Strategic Ventures, having led several successful management, consulting and financial teams, not only within the cannabis, health care and technology market sectors, but also within leading Fortune 500 companies. More recently, NUGS has declared its intention to add two independent directors to the board. This is a precursor to its planned uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market. The company also intends to add additional brands and assets to its portfolio.

“The following board of director and team appointments reflect the growth we’ve experienced as a company and our commitment to positioning Cannabis Strategic Ventures as a leader in the cannabis industry,” Simon Yu, CEO of Cannabis Strategic Ventures, noted in a news release. “As we begin the uplisting process and take advantage of increasingly favorable cannabis legislation worldwide, having a leading team in place will allow us to quickly scale and address industry demands.”

The board of directors was strengthened through the appointments of Tad Mailander and Jesus Quintero (http://nnw.fm/Jem2f). Mailander, who is currently a director of American Cannabis Company, is an attorney with experience in handling SEC-related matters. Jesus Quintero is presently CFO of MassRoots, a leading technology platform for the cannabis industry. Quintero previously served as CFO of Brazil Interactive Media. He has a wealth of experience in public company reporting. Accounting scandals in the 2000s have caused Congress and a variety of regulatory bodies to strengthen governance requirements – including the appointment of independent directors – for public companies.

NUGS’ executive suite will also see two new faces. The company has named Chris Young as its chief strategy officer. Young, who is currently a board member, is an accomplished entertainment lawyer, fashion entrepreneur and venture capital investor. Arlene Guzman will become vice president of communications and operations. Guzman previously worked at Vantage Point Capital Partners, a firm with more than $4.5 billion in capital under management. She brings over 15 years’ experience as a communications and operations professional in the venture capital and government spaces.

Cannabis Strategic Ventures expects its planned uplisting to provide readier access to capital, as well as increasing the market and liquidity of the company’s securities. Recently, the company finalized the audit of its fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, marking the last of three audits required by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as a condition of becoming a fully reporting company.

The company has been executing a number of initiatives over the past few months. Earlier in December, it announced its pursuit of over 20 cannabis licenses from the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, which it expects will lead to the development of a substantial cannabis growth operation of approximately 250,000 square feet of turnkey greenhouse space. NUGS will commence cultivating as soon as licenses are issued (http://nnw.fm/XZd1t).

In November, details of a deal with Biolog Inc. were announced. NUGS and Biolog, a portfolio client, will embark on a program to develop water-soluble cannabis technologies for use in cannabis- and phytocannabinoid-rich infused foods, beverages and consumer products.

In July, NUGS signed an agreement with Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), under which a Sunniva subsidiary, CP Logistics, LLC (“CPL”), will provide cannabis concentrate extraction services to Pure Applied Sciences, Inc. (“PAS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cannabis Strategic Ventures. CPL will perform white label services, producing high quality, ultra-purified cannabis extracts out of its Sun-Oil Facility in Cathedral City, California, for PAS under the “Pure Organix” brand – a brand that was recently acquired by Cannabis Strategic Ventures. The agreement is for a 12-month term and may be renewed for an additional 12 months at the request of PAS at the expiry of the initial term (http://nnw.fm/8vWOA).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CannabisStrategic.com

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$PBIO Record Number of Scientific Papers Citing PCT Platform Benefits

Over 20 Journal Articles Describe the Advantages of the PCT Platform in Multiple Areas of Research, Including Cancer, Biomarker Discovery, and Food Safety

SOUTH EASTON, MA / January 24, 2019 / Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) (“PBI” or the “Company”), a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based instruments, consumables, and platform technology solutions to the life sciences and other industries, today announced that more than 20 scientific papers citing the advantages of the Company’s pressure cycling technology (“PCT”) platform were published by independent researchers worldwide in 2018. The publications, authored by scientists from academia, government, and industry, described a wide range of enabling applications for PBI’s patented PCT Platform in cancer research, biomarker discovery, and food safety, as well as in proteomic and molecular biology studies.

In 2018, a record number of scientific papers highlighting the advantages of PCT over competitive methods were published, authored by researchers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Importantly, a number of these papers were written by scientists considered by many in the life sciences as Key Opinion Leaders (“KOLs”) in their field. High quality papers authored by independent scientists – especially KOLs – and published in well-known, respected journals are an integral part of PBI’s marketing strategy.

Roxana McCloskey, PBI’s Global Director of Sales & Marketing, commented: “We know that scientists have a strong tendency to rely heavily on data and opinions from colleagues and other experts in their field. We therefore enhanced our marketing efforts during the second half of 2018 with a concerted effort to forward this large number of scientific publications to our base of existing and potential customers.We were pleased to see this effort result in increased interest and sales of our Barocycler instruments in 2018, which we believe will continue into 2019 as well.”

The 2018 publications were primarily in the following key areas.

Cancer Research

Six publications in cancer research reported the use of the PCT Platform to rapidly breakup tissue samples and release molecules for analysis. PCT’s ability to help reveal thousands of proteins from small diagnostic samples, such as cancer tissue biopsies extracted with tiny needles, could result in better understanding of patients’ cancers, disease progression, response to therapy, and treatment options. One paper proposed that the PCT Platform could be part of a method that has the potential to accelerate and strengthen protein analysis, improve cancer characterization, and provide clinically relevant information for diagnosis and treatment guidance in a timely manner.

Biomarker Discovery

In addition to cancer biomarker discovery, two papers reported the use of the PCT Platform in studies of biomarkers for cornea, lung and heart disease. Discovery of new biomarkers for early diagnosis, progression, and underlying pathway dysfunction is vital to help improve clinical outcomes. In addition, it was suggested that such biomarkers could serve as possible drug targets.

Food Safety

Four publications described the use PBI’s ultra-high pressure platforms to determine conditions forkilling certain bacteria in foods. Recent enhancements in the commercial feasibility of high-pressure processing (HPP) have been pivotal in the development of new methods for ensuring food safety, while preserving important sensory experience and quality factors. We believe that much of the data generated with PBI’s high pressure-based instruments will assist food safety researchers worldwide as they consider the use of pressure-based interventions for their microbiological studies.

Protein and Molecular Biology Studies

Several papers reported the use of PCT Platform for proteomic research. The proteome consists of all the proteins made or modified by an organism. Studies of proteins, using PBI’s high pressure systems, included protein structure, drug delivery, and diseasestates. The remaining papers covered a range of research including metabolomics, analytical biochemistry, and environmental biology. The papers published in 2018 show the value of PBI’s Platform as a general tool for basic research as well as a system for applied studies.

Richard T. Schumacher, President and CEO of PBI, said: “We are very pleased at both the number and wide range of the publications demonstrating the use of our PCT Platform. It is estimated that by 2022, the combined projected market sizes for cancer research, biomarker discovery, and proteomics and molecular biology could be in excess of $250 Billion, with the cancer biomarkers market alone projected to reach $150 Billion. High pressure processing of food is currently estimated to be a multi-billion dollar market. We believe that the credibility gained through scientific papers such as the more than 20 that were published in 2018, and the supportive data and new applications that the authors developed and presented in their publications, will enable PBI to better address these very large and growing markets.”

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. Our 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). Our primary focus is in the development of high pressure-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, food science, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, PBIO is actively expanding the use of our pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of our recently acquired technology from BaroFold, Inc. (the “Barofold” technology) to allow entry into the biologics manufacturing and contract research services sector, and (2) the use of our 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.

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$YGYI Primed for Growth in CBD, CannabisNewsAudio Announces Audio Press Release

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 — via CannabisNewsWire — CannabisNewsAudio announces the Audio Press Release (APR) titled “Direct Selling Companies Prove Attractive for CBD Market, Drawing Large Non-Endemic Cannabis Industry Partners,” featuring Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI).

To hear the CannabisNewsAudio version, visit: http://cnw.fm/vjTk7

To read the full editorial, visit: http://cnw.fm/G5spf

Youngevity and Icelandic plan to develop and sell CBD-infused dietary supplements, children’s drinks, pet products, and coffee products via Youngevity’s direct selling platform. This move seems to validate not only the viability of the direct selling model in selling CBD products but also the potential windfall businesses already established in other lifestyle industries may experience by integrating into the CBD sector.

Youngevity could be an ideal example of just such a company. The direct selling expert has already established a sterling presence in the coffee industry through its wholly-owned subsidiary CLR Roasters, a proven farm-to-cup pipeline that can be quickly and easily adapted for hemp cultivation. Its holdings in other markets ripe for CBD inclusion such as the beauty and wellness industries, Youngevity may be best positioned to harness the incredible growth in the CBD market, particularly via large-scale corporate partnerships and mergers.

About Youngevity International, Inc.

Youngevity International, 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, Youngevity offers proven 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. The company was formed during 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 more information, visit the company’s website at www.YGYI.com

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$TGODF Receipt of Final Order and Distribution Record Date

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD“) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, TGOD Acquisition Corporation (“SpinCo“), are pleased to announce that TGOD has received a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court“) approving the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement“) under the terms and conditions of an arrangement agreement, dated October 25, 2018, between TGOD and SpinCo, as amended (the “Arrangement Agreement“) whereby TGOD will distribute to TGOD shareholders (the “Distribution“) unit purchase warrants of SpinCo (the “SpinCo Unit Warrants“). The board of directors of TGOD has established January 31, 2019 as the record date for the Distribution (the “Distribution Record Date“).

The Distribution

Pursuant to the Arrangement, each TGOD shareholder of record as of the Distribution Record Date who, in accordance with the election process discussed below, confirms that such shareholder is not a U.S. Shareholder (as defined below) and elects to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants will receive 0.15 of one SpinCo Unit Warrant for each TGOD share held. Each SpinCo Unit Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one unit of SpinCo (a “SpinCo Unit“) upon (i) the holder tendering the exercise price of $0.50 per SpinCo Unit to SpinCo within 30 days following the effective date of the Arrangement (the “Effective Date“) and (ii) SpinCo obtaining a receipt for a final prospectus qualifying the distribution of the SpinCo Units within 60 days following the Effective Date, failing which the holder will be entitled to a return of the exercise price tendered for such SpinCo Units, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of a warrant indenture to be entered into by TGOD and SpinCo. Each SpinCo Unit will consist of one common share of SpinCo (“SpinCo Share“) and one-half of one SpinCo Share purchase warrant (a “SpinCo Warrant“). Each SpinCo Warrant is exercisable into one SpinCo Share (a “SpinCo Warrant Share“) at an exercise price of $1.25 per SpinCo Warrant Share for a period of 24 months from the date the SpinCo Shares commence trading on a recognized stock exchange (the “Listing Date“), subject to certain acceleration provisions, including, without limitation, in the event SpinCo announces a subsequent financing at a price per security equal to or greater than $1.25. The SpinCo Shares comprising part of the SpinCo Units will be subject to a contractual escrow period commencing on the Effective Date and ending six months after the Listing Date. The SpinCo Warrants and SpinCo Shares issuable upon the exercise of the SpinCo Warrants will be subject to a contractual escrow period commencing on the Effective Date and ending twelve months after the Listing Date. No exchange of share certificates or DRS statements representing existing TGOD shares will be required under the Arrangement.

In connection with the Arrangement and to ensure compliance with TSX requirements, outstanding SpinCo Shares currently owned by TGOD will be transferred to an arm’s length transferee effective 3 business days prior to the Distribution Record Date. Such SpinCo Shares will be treated in accordance with the Arrangement whereby they will be cancelled immediately upon the issuance of any SpinCo Shares comprising the SpinCo Units.

Approval of the Arrangement

The resolution to approve the Arrangement was presented to TGOD shareholders at TGOD’s annual general and special meeting held on December 6, 2018 (the “Meeting“) pursuant to an interim order issued by the Court on November 5, 2018. A management information circular of TGOD providing full details of the Arrangement (the “Circular“) was mailed to TGOD shareholders of record as of the meeting record date of November 6, 2018. At the Meeting, TGOD shareholders overwhelmingly approved the Arrangement. On January 14, 2019, TGOD and SpinCo entered into an amending agreement (the “Amending Agreement“), amending, among other things, the Arrangement Agreement and the Arrangement as more particularly detailed in the Amending Agreement. On January 16, 2019, the Court issued a final order approving the Arrangement, as amended by the Amending Agreement. A copy of the Circular and related meeting materials, the Arrangement Agreement and the Amending Agreement is available under TGOD’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

U.S. Securities and Tax Matters

The SpinCo Unit Warrants to be distributed pursuant to the Distribution will not be registered under the laws of any foreign jurisdiction, including the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“). Consequently, no SpinCo Unit Warrants will be delivered to any registered or beneficial holder of TGOD shares who is, or who appears to TGOD or Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as custodian (the “Custodian“) to be, an individual or entity that qualifies as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. securities laws (collectively, “U.S. Shareholders“). Such SpinCo Unit Warrants will be delivered by TGOD to the Custodian for sale by the Custodian on behalf of all U.S. Shareholders and U.S. Shareholders will receive from the Custodian their pro rata share of the cash proceeds from the sale of such SpinCo Unit Warrants, less any commissions, expenses and any applicable withholding taxes.

The SpinCo Unit Warrants may not be “qualified investments” under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act“) for RRSPs, TFSAs or other registered plans as at the time of issuance, and the Distribution could therefore subject the relevant plan and/or its annuitant or holder to penalties and adverse tax results. These tax results are not addressed in any detail in the Circular, and no representation is made in this regard. TGOD shareholders who hold TGOD shares within an RRSP, TFSA or other registered plan should consult with their own tax advisors promptly in this regard and with respect to all relevant treatment under the Tax Act before choosing to elect to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants in accordance with the election process referenced below.

Election

Each registered TGOD shareholder of record on the Distribution Record Date will be mailed an election form (the “Election Form“) pursuant to which each registered TGOD shareholder, in order to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants, is required by February 22, 2019 (the “Election Deadline“) to (i) confirm that such TGOD shareholder is not a U.S. Shareholder and (ii) elect to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants. A copy of the Election Form will be filed under TGOD’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com on the Distribution Record Date. Beneficial shareholders (i.e. shareholders who hold their TGOD shares through a broker or other intermediary) should contact their broker or intermediary in respect of the election process.  Beneficial shareholders should carefully follow the instructions of their broker or intermediary in order to ensure that an election is made in respect of the SpinCo Unit Warrants such shareholder is entitled to receive under the Arrangement. Each TGOD shareholder who, in the case of a registered shareholder, through a validly completed, duly executed and retuned election form by the Election Deadline, and, in the case of a beneficial shareholder, through such shareholder’s broker or other intermediary, confirms that such TGOD shareholder is not a U.S. Shareholder and elects to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants (each, an “Electing Shareholder“) will receive, following the Effective Date, 0.15 SpinCo Unit Warrants for each TGOD Share held.

Under the Arrangement, no SpinCo Unit Warrants will be distributed to TGOD shareholders who fail to elect to receive SpinCo Unit Warrants in accordance with the election process set out above. All such SpinCo Unit Warrants not distributed as a result of a TGOD shareholder not being an Electing Shareholder will be dealt with as determined by the board of directors of TGOD in its absolute discretion.

Further Information

To learn more about the foregoing including the Arrangement, the Distribution and the election process, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section here, or contact the investor relations team at: invest@tgod.ca or (416) 900-7621.

ABOUT TGOD ACQUISITION CORPORATION

SpinCo is an investment company guided by an investment policy primarily focused on investments in the cannabis industry in Canada and internationally. SpinCo’s investments may include the acquisition of equity, debt or other securities of publicly traded or private companies or other entities, financing in exchange for pre-determined royalties or distributions and the acquisition of all or part of one or more businesses, portfolios or other assets, in each case as SpinCo believes will enhance value for the shareholders of SpinCo in the long term. SpinCo’s board of directors and management team have considerable financial, mergers and acquisitions and cannabis industry experience and will consist of David Doherty, Chief Executive Officer and Director who has transitioned from TGOD, Nick Demare, Chief Financial Officer, and Jeff Scott, Director.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. 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. The Company grows high quality, 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 funded capacity of 170,000kgs and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities across Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica.

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.

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This news release includes statements containing certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law (“forward-looking statements”). Forward looking statements in this release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Distribution and the Effective Date, statements about future research, development and innovation by the Company, statements about the future legalization of cannabis-infused products in Canada, statements about future research, development and innovation by the Company, statements about future facility construction, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company in any jurisdiction and statements regarding the future performance of the Company. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

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$YGYI Opportunities Abound in Hemp-Derived CBD Market

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2019 — via CannabisNewsWire – CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today announces the publication of an editorial featuring Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), a client of CNW offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model that combines e-commerce and the power of social selling.

To view the full publication, titled “Direct Selling Companies Prove Attractive for CBD Market, Drawing Large Non-Endemic Cannabis Industry Partners,” visit: http://cnw.fm/G5spf

Within that market, the hemp-derived CBD segment will likely grow at an even faster rate, with that growth buoyed by the fact that it doesn’t have to pass any state legalization hurdles across the United States. Brightfield Group expects the hemp-CBD industry’s growth to outpace the rest of the cannabis industry combined, and Hemp Business Journal estimates the hemp market to grow around 700 percent by 2020. With the meteoric growth predicted, companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), which already have established direct-selling channels that can nimbly adapt and upscale marketing, production, and delivery, could see a boon in business.

Studies by Direct Selling News show that direct selling companies already lead the global market in sales of CBD products with more than $300 million in annual sales. Therefore, the interest of larger, non-endemic companies in the direct selling model of brands such as Youngevity only makes sense and may signal that, as the cannabis market continues its stratospheric growth, so too will the direct selling sector within the industry.

About Youngevity International, Inc.

Youngevity International, 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, Youngevity offers proven 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. The company was formed during 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 more information, visit the company’s website at www.YGYI.com

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$NUGS Companies Focus On Identifying Additional Cannabis Uses To Expand Market Revenues

Palm Beach, FL – (January 23, 2019) – Most people if asked could identify the two biggest revenue streams to come from the legal marijuana/cannabis industries: a) recreational; and b) medical marijuana/CBD Infused wellness products.   ZDNET addressed both aspects. The first: ”… marijuana is one of the most exciting growth industries in the US as it becomes legal in some states, attracts investment, and becomes a vertical that can utilize multiple technologies ranging from the internet of things to cloud to analytics.”  And the second: “In a majority of US states, medical marijuana programs serve as a natural alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals for treating numerous conditions, like neurological and psychiatric disorders, pain control, and cancer. And marijuana has the potential to be the next big legal recreational substance after tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. Canada has been among the countries leading the way to develop the marijuana industry.”    Active Companies from around the market with current developments this week include:  Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC:SGMD), Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC:NUGS), Aphria Inc. (NYSE:APHA) (TSX:APHA), GrowGeneration Corp. (OTC:GRWG), CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST) (OTC:CNTTF).

But there are more, presently underserved uses to increase the size of the total revenues of the markets.  ZDNET continues: “The byproducts of marijuana being grown and processed in industries that have real economic potential include hemp fibers for clothing, upholstery, and other fabric use, as well as sources for biofuel, cooking oils, and green plastics.  New research shows that there are potentially hundreds of uses of cannabis and hemp beyond pharmacology, natural medicine, and recreational drug use.  Many complementary industries in the agricultural, industrial, technology and services sectors will support the overall marijuana growth industry.”

Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB:SGMD) BREAKING NEWS:  Sugarmade a major supplier to the growing hydroponic cultivation sector, today announces its intent to acquire a retail location of Washington State-based Hydro4Less. The operation is expected to produce approximately $5 million in revenues and to be profitable during calendar 2019.  Additionally, via the pending transaction, Sugarmade will gain an option to purchase two additional Hydro4Less retail operations, which are currently producing in excess of $20 million annually.  Should all three acquisitions close, Sugarmade will increase its annual revenues by approximately $25 million per year.

This pending acquisition when combined with pending transactions with BizRight, LLC and Athena United, LLC, both of which also operate in the hydroponic cultivation sector, will place Sugarmade among the ranks of the largest cannabis-related revenue producing companies. Throughout these transactions, Sugarmade will remain only as a supplier to the cannabis industry and will not transact in business where cannabis or cannabis derived products are bought or sold.

“Our BizRight marketing arrangement gives us a strong online presence while our Athena United deal gives us exposure to the large commercial growers, which is an area of expected accelerating revenue growth. Hydro4Less rounds out our marketing efforts and expands our marketing footprint in the Pacific Northwest by adding additional resources that are commercially focused, while also contributing a retail walk-in component allowing our customers to not only acquire products quickly, but to also connect with our highly experienced staff,” commented Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade.

Under the terms of the pending agreement, Sugarmade will acquire the Washington state flagship location in an all stock transaction pending mutual due diligence, completion of the definitive agreement and approval by both boards of directors.

Mr. Chan continued, “Sugarmade is expecting to realize exceptional revenue growth this year from all of our hydroponic-related market sectors.  We are excited about having the very talented staff of Hydro4Less join the Sugarmade family of companies.  We continue to seek additional acquisitions to further boost our already expected robust revenue growth rate.”   Read this and more news for Sugarmade at:  http://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-sgmd

In other industry developments and happenings in the market this week include:   

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCPK:NUGS) recently announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to partner with a Santa Barbara County cultivation operation that holds approximately 40 commercial cannabis licenses from the County of Santa Barbara, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch, and the CalCannabis Cultivation for growth, manufacturing and cultivation. The parties involved are working on a final agreement.   “As we increase Cannabis Strategic Ventures’ stronghold in the California cannabis market, we are pursuing partnerships that are strategically aligned with our corporate growth plans,” comments Simon Yu, CEO, Cannabis Strategic Ventures. “Obtaining access to a large batch of licenses located between the cannabis-friendly cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles will allow us to expedite our growth and scalability.”

Aphria Inc. (NYSE:APHA) (TSX:APHA) announced that it has recently entered into an exclusive agreement (the “Agreement”) with Toronto-based UNOapp, Inc. (“UNOapp”) to collaborate on the development of technology and analytics solutions for Canada’s adult-use cannabis industry.   “With our innovation-focused approach, Aphria is setting the pace for the evolution of the adult-use cannabis industry in Canada,” said Jakob Ripshtein, President of Aphria. “Our industry’s long-term future will be driven by consumer-centric, innovation-led product, brand and technology solutions. We are excited for this collaboration with a fantastic technology partner in UNOapp and look forward to developing industry-leading solutions that shape the adult-use cannabis market for years to come.”  Founded in 2010, UNOapp has developed proven technology, marketing and analytical solutions that has enabled more than 4,500 customers across the globe to engage with their customers and drive revenue.

GrowGeneration Corp. (OTCQX:GRWG) recently announced that it has purchased all the assets of Chlorophyll, Inc. (“Chlorophyll”).  Located in Denver, CO, this super store, with over 20,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and retail space, will be the 6th store in the GrowGeneration portfolio of stores in Colorado.  “This transaction marks our 1st acquisition in 2019, adding $8 Million in revenue to our Company. Adding Chlorophyll, located directly in a strategic location with high visibility in Denver, CO., adds one of the largest and highest volume hydroponic stores in the country. Chlorophyll has a seasoned team, and we are excited that the founders, Beau Speicher and Lee McCall will continue to support the company in a sales and business development role.”

“We are excited to be part of the GrowGeneration portfolio of companies. As the largest hydroponic store in Denver, CO, our customers will benefit with more product offerings, competitive pricing and expanded professional services. We were attracted to GrowGeneration’s model and track record of building a national chain of stores, applying a professional management team, with a strong financial position.”

CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST) (OTCPK:CNTTF) recently  announced that it has obtained the necessary permitting from the Town of Pelham to proceed with its Phase III expansion with the construction process set to commence immediately.

The enhancements to the Phase III expansion include investing in automation and a higher level of climate control. Given these enhancements and the time it has taken to obtain permitting, construction of the Phase III expansion is expected to be complete in the third quarter of 2020. Initial harvest from the Phase III expansion is expected in the second quarter of 2020 and full production capacity is expected in the second half of 2020. In order to address local concerns from the emission of light from its facilities, CannTrust is proceeding to add additional fan ventilation so its shades can be completely closed, at minimal incremental cost.

“We are pleased with the outcome of the discussions with the Town of Pelham,” said Peter Aceto, CEO of CannTrust. “We believe this decision reflects our view that we are a trusted member of the community and that we are intent on listening to our stakeholders. The demand for our medical and recreational products continues to be well in excess of supply and we are keen to move ahead with the Phase III expansion and meet our capacity targets. We also continue to evaluate several strategic alternatives to meet and increase our initial production capacity goals. We are actively pursuing strategic acquisitions of land and facilities, both inside and outside Ontario and hope to update shareholders with these initiatives in due course. Our active patient count continues to increase, and the recreational market is currently undersupplied. We intend to make every effort to serve these markets with our award-winning products.”

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$PFSF Blockchain Platform for Agricultural Export Supply Chain Nealry Complete

• Pacific Software has opened a Hong Kong office and retained an adviser to lead its operations in China
• The hyperledger systems developer expects to complete a blockchain-based software platform by month’s end to manage supply tasks
• Supply chain management is particularly crucial to the food industry, which has dealt with high-profile contamination concerns during the past year
• The company’s e-commerce portal and trade platform will also provide services in smart contracts, digital marketing and fintech

Two days before Thanksgiving, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning to the entire country — don’t eat romaine lettuce. For the second time this year, restaurants and grocers found themselves pressured to toss their inventory for fear it might be among the produce tainted by the E. coli bacteria, and the Thanksgiving cooks at home had to decide if they needed to do something different for salads. Emerging technology development business Pacific Software Inc.’s (OTC: PFSF) foray into blockchain-based agricultural supply chain management envisions a world in which such incidents are limited in scope, and the source of the contamination is more rapidly ferreted out.

Pacific Software is a designer and developer of hyperledger blockchain-based systems that is focusing its resources on agricultural and drug trade supply lines. The company’s farm-to-table blockchain solution aims to help the market follow the distribution of products such as heads of romaine lettuce, particularly through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) barcode or RFID technology that can allow easy application with handheld computers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ultimately determined that this fall’s E. coli outbreak could be traced back to a specific Santa Maria, California, farm and potentially others, as well, according to an announcement (http://nnw.fm/WSe0O) by the federal agency on December 13 that led the identified farm to recall three additional types of produce “out of an abundance of caution.”

The fall E. coli outbreak sickened a reported 59 people from 15 states and Washington, D.C., hospitalizing nearly half of them (http://nnw.fm/8ylJw). None died, but in the E. coli taint incident linked to romaine lettuce in Arizona between March and June of last year, five of the 210 sickened people died, and the specific farm from which the lettuce originated was never able to be identified. While the two cases do not appear to be related, the E. coli strain involved in the latest case appears to have the same genetic fingerprint as one that sickened people in the United States and Canada late last year, according to the Washington Post (http://nnw.fm/U5Rrm). The source of that contamination was also never identified.

“The quick and aggressive steps we’re taking today are aimed at making sure we get ahead of this emerging outbreak, to reduce risk to consumers, and to help people protect themselves and their families from this foodborne illness outbreak. This is especially important ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, when people will be sitting down for family meals,” FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb told the Post after the most recent romaine alert was issued.

Pacific Software is developing a multi-lingual software platform designed not only to protect the agricultural pipeline domestically from such a nationwide scare, but to safeguard the international transport of food products, as well (http://nnw.fm/e2z9E). The e-commerce portal and trading platform is scheduled for release at the end of Q1 2019, and it is expected to provide services that include blockchain solutions, smart contracts with a search interface, digital marketing and fintech applications.

The company announced on November 29 that it had opened an office in Hong Kong, and it has retained experienced investment businessman Wallace Lo to serve on its advisory board and to oversee its business operations in China (http://nnw.fm/y5zNE).

“Reassurance regarding the provenance, safety and quality of products delivered may save exporters significant time and resources in the event a product becomes subject to recall,” the company stated in making the announcement. Through the use of its blockchain-based solution, “an error free, tamper proof record covering the entire supply chain may be provided which could pinpoint the precise origin of any contamination, thereby enabling a narrow, focused and efficient recall of the affected products.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacificSoftwareInc.com

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$NETE Aims to Set the Standard for Omni-Channel Payment Acceptance

• Net Element was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, according to Deloitte’s 2017 Fast 500
• The company employs a multi-strand approach to staying abreast of the competition in the transactional services industry
• Offering many products and services to industries, including CBD oil, point-of-sale systems and blockchain technology, Net Element maintains its versatility and relevance in multiple markets

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE), a global technology-driven group which specializes in mobile payments and value-added transactional services, has emerged as a leader in the transactional services industry. It continues to evolve and is powered by its central mission: to set the standard for omni-channel payment acceptance and value-added service offerings with an emphasis on creating a unified global transaction acceptance ecosystem.

With millions of mobile payment users in emerging markets, many companies are striving to stay competitive in the burgeoning transactional services industry. To remain a leading competitor, Net Element has employed a multi-pronged strategy. First, it continually invests in the company’s core technology and product offerings. Second, it allocates resources and expertise in order to grow through commercial and product offerings. The company has also made strategic acquisitions, complementing its core strategy. Finally, Net Element continues to focus on sustained improvement and operational excellence in order to maximize returns for its investors.

Specifically, one of Net Element’s featured products and services is called Aptito, and it offers an all-in-one iOS cloud-based restaurant management and payment acceptance solution. Its menus and kiosks are offered on the iPad, are easy to customize and seamlessly integrate with the company’s EMV-compliant point-of-sale system and iPhone application. Customers can appreciate an ease of functionality, as well as the ability to manage their restaurants remotely, maximizing their profitability.

Net Element was rated as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500, as well as South Florida Business Journal’s 2016 fastest-growing technology companies. Moreover, it is ranked number 418 on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500, the list of North America’s 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy technology companies. This acclaim is hard-fought and well-deserved. In a news release, Sandra Shirai, vice chairman of Deloitte Consulting LLP, said (http://ccw.fm/8AtJy), “[These] winners underscore the impact of technological innovation and world class customer service in driving growth, in a fiercely competitive environment.”

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$TGODF Launches New Consumer and Patient Website

• The Green Organic Dutchman recently announced the launch of a new website aimed at addressing the needs of various types of customers, as well as investors
• The website will enable potential clients to sign up for early access to the company’s premium organic cannabis in January 2019
• TGOD’s website launch is another step toward ensuring accessibility and convenient service following a partnership with HelloMD to facilitate online sales and personalized customer service

Mid-December 2018, cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) announced the launch of a new informative website aimed at addressing the needs of both medical patients and recreational consumers.

The company said that the new online platform is built to deliver the best digital experience in the industry. At www.TGOD.ca, visitors will find an array of practical features. The website offers a brand new sales experience and a focus on high quality, industry-relevant content. Additionally, it includes dedicated patient portals, a redesigned investor section, a consumer education center and updated media portals.

All of the digital developments are based on over 3,000 patient interviews, multiple surveys, questionnaires and extensive preliminary planning, The Green Organic Dutchman announced in an official release (http://cnw.fm/a4ZSg).

“A website is the first point of contact for most consumers,” TGOD Marketing Vice President Andrew Pollock said in the release. “Those consumers have many choices with respect to their cannabis brands, and it is critical that TGOD provide them with the ultimate experience. With respect to navigation, content, and shopability, we believe we have the absolute best website in the cannabis industry today.”

The new website also highlights the beginning of organic cannabis sales in 2019. A selection of 200 medical patients will be provided with first access to purchase the company’s premium organic cannabis in late January 2019. Anyone else who is interested can register on the website for announcements and future cannabis sales in the spring of 2019.

Investors can also register using the form available at www.TGOD.ca/pages/Investors-Information for the purpose of receiving regular The Green Organic Dutchman updates. The company is working to enhance its communications strategy through the provision of research coverage, progress reports, weekly video updates, information about international market developments and corporate structure/managerial updates.

The launch of the new website is just the latest TGOD project aimed at streamlining the medical cannabis experience in the digital age.

On December 13, the company announced a partnership with HelloMD, a company that provides solutions for patients looking for online medical cannabis access in Canada (http://cnw.fm/F8itK).

Once the sale of premium organic cannabis begins, The Green Organic Dutchman is expected to ensure integration with HelloMD’s online clinic services. The white-label patient service platform will provide patients interested in medical cannabis with practitioner-led advice and education about the benefits and uses of medical cannabis.

“Making Life Better” is the tagline under which The Green Organic Dutchman operates, and it demonstrates the commitment to addressing the needs of every single consumer, according to Pollock.

Through the launch of the new website and the partnership with HelloMD, The Green Organic Dutchman hopes to ensure easy access to premium organic cannabis and a much more effective and personalized client onboarding process.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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$SNNVF Secures Additional USD $5.0 Million in Purchase Orders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2019 —  Sunniva Inc. (“Sunniva”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) (CSE:SNN) (OTCQB:SNNVF), a North American provider of cannabis products and services, is pleased to announce a CAD $10.0 million non-brokered offering (the “Financing”) of convertible debentures (“Convertible Debentures”) to provide additional working capital in response to higher than anticipated near-term demand for Sunniva branded cannabis products which includes an additional USD $5.0 million in retail dispensary purchase orders.

Including the initial USD $2.4 million cannabis purchase contracts which were announced on January 4, 2019, Sunniva now has secured a total of USD $7.6 million of near-term future sales contracts for Sunniva branded cannabis products in California. Sales commenced in January 2019, and these initial contracts are to be completed in the first fourth months of 2019.  The contracts include purchases of the following Sunniva branded product lines:

• Ultra-pure distillate products: 1.0 ml, 0.5 ml and 0.33 ml filled vape cartridges, live resin vape cartridges and disposables pens
• Premium concentrates: live resin extracts, shatters, and waxes
• Premium Flower

In advance of large-scale production at the Company’s greenhouse in Cathedral City, California, the Financing will be used to enable Sunniva to continue to secure additional clean biomass for the Company’s extraction facility, to obtain clean flower from strategic relationships and for general corporate purposes. Purchased flower is currently being packaged utilizing our large-scale automated packaging machines, branded and then sold to our retail clients, allowing Sunniva to capture significant margin in the flower category.

“Now that we have strengthened our position as a true vertically integrated cannabis company in California with our in-house distribution company and a growing retail network, we are recognizing significant demand for our Sunniva branded products, which is driving our company to a new level of growth.  We are now revenue generating in California from sales of our branded products.  Our focus is to continue to secure monthly purchase orders for our brands throughout the year with licensed California retailers as we continue to ramp up all our production capabilities. The Financing will enable us to run at full speed as we accelerate our growth throughout 2019,” stated Kevin Wilkerson, Chief Operating Officer of Sunniva’s California operations.

The Convertible Debentures issued under the Financing will have the following terms:

• Term:                             24 months; maturity date of February 15, 2021
• Interest Rate:                 10% (paid annually)
• Conversion Rights:          Convertible into common shares of Sunniva at any time within the Term
  at the Conversion Price at the sole discretion of the holder
• Conversion Price:            CAD $5.27 per common share

Certain members of Sunniva’s senior management team are participating, collectively, for approximately 25% of the total Financing. Closing of the Financing is subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange and is expected to occur on or about February 8th, 2019.

The Convertible Debentures offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Convertible Debentures in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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

About Sunniva Inc.

Sunniva, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in the world’s two largest cannabis markets – California and Canada.  Our ability to leverage our large-scale, purpose-built cGMP designed greenhouse, offering better quality assurance with cannabis products free from pesticides, uniquely positions Sunniva as a leading supplier of safe, high quality products at scale. Through our strategically positioned cultivation and extraction facilities in California, we are launching Sunniva branded products in various product categories including flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, and premium concentrates.  Our compliant distribution in California will ensure the placement of Sunniva branded products at licenced dispensaries throughout the state. We continue to pursue other upstream vertical opportunities. Sunniva’s management and board of directors have a proven track record for creating significant shareholder value both in the healthcare and biotech industries.

This news release includes statements containing certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law (“forward-looking statements”), including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s acceleration of growth in California and pursuit of upstream vertical opportunities, the sale of products and production from Sunniva’s extraction facility, the completion of the Company’s cannabis purchase contracts, the anticipated production and revenue from the extraction facility, the conditions for and timing of closing of the Financing and the use of proceeds from the Financing. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

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$RIV Announces Investment in Adult-Use Cannabis Beverage and Edibles Brand

Canopy Rivers Inc. (the “Company” or “Canopy Rivers”) (TSXV:RIV) is pleased to announce it has completed an equity investment in 10663522 Canada Inc., or “Herbert” (“Herbert”), a unique brand platform that focuses on the adult-use cannabis beverage and edibles market. Canopy Rivers subscribed for C$1,500,000 of preferred shares in Herbert, and received incremental warrants entitling the Company to increase its economic interest in Herbert under certain circumstances, as well as other governance-related rights.

“Herbert represents an opportunity for Canopy Rivers to be invested at a very early stage in a company focused on the adult-use cannabis beverage and edible product segment,” said Narbe Alexandrian, President of Canopy Rivers. “In the US, cannabis-infused beverages have emerged as a high-growth segment within the ingestibles category, and include a variety of products in both THC- and CBD-dominant formats. In Canada, we expect similar growth beyond dried flower and oils, into food and beverage. Canopy Rivers believes that Herbert, equipped with existing R&D, marketing and manufacturing expertise, has the ability to enter this market quickly and achieve success in creating widely appealing THC-infused beverages and edibles under this new standalone brand.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Canopy Rivers, one of the most progressive players in the global cannabis sector,” said Lee Reitelman, Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at Herbert. “We believe cannabis offers a range of experiences to consumers, and we look forward to unlocking that potential for a wider audience. We see the beverage category as especially well-suited for the delivery of cannabis, in providing a convenient, consistent, fast-acting, low-sugar alternative to conventional edible products. As Herbert seeks out new frontiers in the THC-infused functional food and beverage landscape, we are looking forward to being able to leverage Canopy Rivers’ diverse platform of innovative cannabis ventures to achieve our goals.”

Herbert’s mission is to combine advanced technology with its knowledge and appreciation of the experience-enhancing properties of cannabis, creating products specifically designed around consumers’ many lifestyle needs. The company’s core beverage offering will focus primarily around THC-infused products designed for distribution within Canada. Established by certain principals of Greenhouse Juice Company (“Greenhouse”), Herbert will, through a supply arrangement with Greenhouse, leverage Greenhouse’s existing purpose-built, food-grade and GMP-compliant production and processing facility, one of the most sophisticated of its kind in North America. On January 14, 2019, Canopy Rivers announced a convertible debt financing in Greenhouse, a dynamic plant-based food and beverage company with a new focus on creating CBD-infused products.

About Canopy Rivers Inc.
Canopy Rivers is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire ecosystem.

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This news release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding: the growth of the cannabis-infused beverage and edibles segment; the consumer shift into cannabis food and beverage; Herbert’s ability to enter the market quickly and achieve success backed by the research and development, marketing and manufacturing expertise of Greenhouse; Herbert’s distribution plans; Herbert’s ability to create products designed around consumers’ needs; Canopy Rivers as a progressive player in the cannabis sector; cannabis offering a wide range of experiences; the beverage category being well-suited for the delivery of cannabis; the ability of Herbert to leverage the Canopy Rivers platform; and other expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: regulatory and licensing risks; competition in the cannabis food and beverage market; the ability of Herbert to distribute in Canada; the popularity of cannabis food and beverages; Canopy Rivers’ platform; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; changes in research related to cannabis and cannabis related products; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; as well as the risk factors set out in the joint management information circular of Canopy Rivers Corporation and the Company dated August 8, 2018, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Karoline Hunter
Sr. Director, Investor Relations & Communications
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Daniel Pearlstein
Executive Vice President, Strategy
E-mail: daniel@canopyrivers.com

$NETE Netevia SDK Enables Payments Across IoT Devices

Internet of Things market expected to grow to $520 billion by 2021

MIAMI, FL, Jan. 22, 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 multi-channel environment including point-of-sale (“POS”), today announced the launch of Netevia In-App Payments Software Development Kit (SDK) for Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices, enabling application developers and hardware manufacturers to process payments within their consumer-facing applications. With just a few lines of code, Netevia’s SDK for IoT, allows developers to easily and professionally build a fully PCI compliant, secure and seamless payments flow experience for their devices.

IoT creates a network of devices that interact over the internet and can be remotely monitored and/or controlled. IoT works by extending internet connectivity beyond desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets to include a network of non-internet items, enabling communication and data exchange with devices that are embedded with smart technology such as vehicles and home appliances.

The capabilities and potential of this market are explosive. According to Bain & Company, the global IoT market will grow to $520 billion by 2021 – more than double the $235 billion spent in 2017. Bain also notes that “pent-up” demand creates considerable opportunity for technology providers who can present proofs of concepts and successful implementation.

The SDK is part of the Netevia’s feature-ready multi-channel payments platform that connects and simplifies payments through a single integration point to increase economic efficiency of all transactions made within the ecosystem. Among its capabilities is compliant cryptocurrency payment acceptance.

“The Netevia Platform simplifies payments across multiple channels through a single point of integration,” commented Andrey Krotov, Chief Technology Officer of Net Element, Inc. “According to Visa, Inc., by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion devices connected to the Internet, providing a huge opportunity for these devices to include payments experience through Netevia SDK.”

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., the Company aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using various technology solutions and Aptito, our 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 we were 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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$YGYI CLR Roasters Expands Capabilities in Nicaragua and the USA

Comprehensive Agreement Reached on Construction of State of the Art Processing Plant Increase in Profit Participation for CLR Roasters and Acquisition of the coffee brand Café Cachita

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2019 — Youngevity International, Inc. (YGYI), a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CLR Roasters, has executed agreements with its Nicaraguan Based Partners, H and H Export and Marisol Siles, whereby the company anticipates expanding its capabilities in Nicaragua through the planned construction of one of the largest processing mills in Central America. In addition to the agreement to construct new processing facilities, the agreement increases CLR Roasters’ profit participation in the green coffee distribution business with its Nicaraguan Based Partners from 50% to 75% of profits. As part of the agreement CLR is also acquiring the coffee brand Café Cachita.

The construction for the new processing facility is expected to be complete by September of this year in time for the 2020 harvest which will be the second year of the CLR Roasters’ recently signed, 5-year, $250 million green coffee contract. The new processing facility will sit on 45 acres of real estate in Matagalpa, Nicaragua and is conveniently accessible to the coffee growing regions of Nicaragua. When complete, the planned facility is expected to have 28,000 square feet of office space, a 160,000 square foot warehouse capable of holding 48 million pounds of green coffee, and the ability to process over 53 million pounds of green coffee on an annual basis. The facility is expected to be equipped with the most modern technology available and to house a highly efficient lab that will allow for consistency in quality.

“We are very pleased to expand our partnership with Alain Hernandez of H and H Export company and Marisol Siles of Siles Family Plantation Group. We cannot think of better people to be in business with in Nicaragua,” stated Dave Briskie, President and CFO of Youngevity, CLR Roaster’s parent company. “In addition to the new facility we will be retaining our current processing facility, known as La Pita, to produce our certified coffees. Having the ability to keep our organic, rainforest alliance and other certified coffees separate from conventional coffees should provide us with a strong strategic advantage in the market and increased capacity to support growth in the coming years.”

“I am extremely excited about the expanded partnership with Youngevity, CLR, and Siles Family Plantation,” stated Alain Hernandez, President of H&H Export company. “We have been developing this expanded opportunity for several years and it is very special to see it come to fruition. We expect that these capabilities, along with the strong relationship with our producers, will provide us a competitive edge in this market.”

Ernesto Aguila, Founder of CLR Roasters said, “We are very excited to add a second espresso brand to our product portfolio. Café Cachita provides us with additional shelf space at retail and allows us to be more competitive with our marketing and sales efforts and should drive incremental revenue for our Cafe La Rica brand in the marketplace as well.”

Marisol Siles, President of Siles Family Plantation Group, stated, “With all our teams working together for one common goal this business relationship will be significant for all of us. We have assembled a very strong and experienced team to support logistics, administration, quality control, and local market know-how in support of this major project. Due to the scale of this project we anticipate being better able to support the local community and increase our social responsibility which is a very important part of our culture.”

About CLR Roasters

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 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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$TGODF Launches New Patient and Consumer Website

• The Green Organic Dutchman recently announced the launch of a new website aimed at addressing the needs of various types of customers, as well as investors
• The website will enable potential clients to sign up for early access to the company’s premium organic cannabis in January 2019
• TGOD’s website launch is another step toward ensuring accessibility and convenient service following a partnership with HelloMD to facilitate online sales and personalized customer service

Mid-December 2018, cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) announced the launch of a new informative website aimed at addressing the needs of both medical patients and recreational consumers.

The company said that the new online platform is built to deliver the best digital experience in the industry. At www.TGOD.ca, visitors will find an array of practical features. The website offers a brand new sales experience and a focus on high quality, industry-relevant content. Additionally, it includes dedicated patient portals, a redesigned investor section, a consumer education center and updated media portals.

All of the digital developments are based on over 3,000 patient interviews, multiple surveys, questionnaires and extensive preliminary planning, The Green Organic Dutchman announced in an official release (http://nnw.fm/MGb5w).

“A website is the first point of contact for most consumers,” TGOD Marketing Vice President Andrew Pollock said in the release. “Those consumers have many choices with respect to their cannabis brands, and it is critical that TGOD provide them with the ultimate experience. With respect to navigation, content, and shopability, we believe we have the absolute best website in the cannabis industry today.”

The new website also highlights the beginning of organic cannabis sales in 2019. A selection of 200 medical patients will be provided with first access to purchase the company’s premium organic cannabis in late January 2019. Anyone else who is interested can register on the website for announcements and future cannabis sales in the spring of 2019.

Investors can also register using the form available at www.TGOD.ca/pages/Investors-Information for the purpose of receiving regular The Green Organic Dutchman updates. The company is working to enhance its communications strategy through the provision of research coverage, progress reports, weekly video updates, information about international market developments and corporate structure/managerial updates.

The launch of the new website is just the latest TGOD project aimed at streamlining the medical cannabis experience in the digital age.

On December 13, the company announced a partnership with HelloMD, a company that provides solutions for patients looking for online medical cannabis access in Canada (http://nnw.fm/S5BnY).

Once the sale of premium organic cannabis begins, The Green Organic Dutchman is expected to ensure integration with HelloMD’s online clinic services. The white-label patient service platform will provide patients interested in medical cannabis with practitioner-led advice and education about the benefits and uses of medical cannabis.

“Making Life Better” is the tagline under which The Green Organic Dutchman operates, and it demonstrates the commitment to addressing the needs of every single consumer, according to Pollock.

Through the launch of the new website and the partnership with HelloMD, The Green Organic Dutchman hopes to ensure easy access to premium organic cannabis and a much more effective and personalized client onboarding process.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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