CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Receives Health Canada Approval to Expand Operations into Hamilton Hybrid Greenhouse

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today announced its receipt of Health Canada approval, under the Cannabis Regulations, to expand operations into its new Hamilton, Ontario-based hybrid greenhouse. According to the update, the state-of-the-art 123,000 square foot facility will serve to increase TGOD’s premium organic cannabis production as it expands sales in Canada. “We are thrilled to start using this purpose-built hybrid greenhouse as we ramp up our production of premium organic cannabis, an underserved segment of the market,” TGOD CEO Brian Athaide stated in the news release. “Our team pioneered the concept of growing organic cannabis at scale; this hybrid greenhouse has been artfully designed for organic cultivation, allowing us to reliably produce clean, safe and non-irradiated cannabis.”

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About the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman is a publicly traded, premium, global organic cannabis company with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. TGOD also has organic-hemp CBD oil operations in Canada and through its wholly owned subsidiary HemPoland, which distributes premium-hemp CBD oil in the EU. 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 planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 square feet of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca.

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420 with CNW – Study Finds the Presence of Marijuana Reduces Local Crime Rates

Many opponents of marijuana legalization have often argued that legalization would open the door to higher crime rates within the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are located. However, a study done in Denver has shown that in the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are opened, crime rates tend to reduce in comparison to the neighborhoods without marijuana dispensaries.

The researchers write that when a marijuana dispensary is opened in an area, a crime reduction rate of 19 percent is noted relative to the overall crime rates within the period under study. This monthly reduction in crime was computed on the basis of neighborhoods with 10,000 residents.

The data used in this study was taken from the monthly crime-related data released by different localities in Denver, Colorado between January 2013 and December 2016. Recreational marijuana sales started in 2014 across the state, and this provides a detailed data set for analysis.

The researchers also took a close look at the location of medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries that opened and those that later closed in different parts of Denver. The team concluded that there was a tendency for marijuana dispensaries to open in the poorer neighborhoods or those with larger populations of minorities.

The team also found that during the period of inquiry, crime rates in Denver increased by about 1.7 percent. The exception to this general rule were neighborhoods in which marijuana dispensaries were opened.

While the researchers admitted that the positive effects of opening a marijuana dispensary were localized in terms of the reduction in crime rates, they were however convinced that when these good effects in different neighborhoods hosting marijuana dispensaries are aggregated, a general benefit can accrue to the entire city.

As for the actual crimes for which a reduction was noted, nonviolent crime was the most noticeable. These included simple assault, trespass, criminal mischief and public disorder, among others.

Regarding drug-related crime, the research revealed that there was a reduction of 2.3 such crimes crimes each month for a neighborhood having 10,000 residents. There were also slight declines in the number of crimes related to heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine.

The researchers were of the view that the increased presence of police in areas with marijuana dispensaries could explain why the crimes related to other drugs like cocaine may have reduced in those areas.

These results give further proof to the conclusions of an earlier study in 2017 which showed that the opening of alcohol retail establishments brought more crime to an area when compared to the opening of marijuana retail facilities.

Analysts believe that marijuana industry actors like Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) and Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR) feel the industry is vindicated when such research findings are made showing that some of the negative effects attributed to the industry aren’t true.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. Completes State-of-the-Art Long Beach Facility Buildout

The Tinley Beverage Company today announced completion of the buildout of its phase 3 permanent facility in Long Beach, California. According to the update, the state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built and will be utilized for formulation, batching and co-packing of a variety of cannabis-infused beverages, as well as branding, regulatory and beverage-specific DSD distribution-related services. In addition, the company will use the facility to produce its own Tinley-branded products, which, in late Q2 2019, began shipping to distributors from a phase 2 manufacturing facility. “This achievement marks the culmination of several years of design, engineering and construction work, enabled by learnings from the real-world sales and market experience that we have gained as a Company through our Phase 1 and Phase 2 facilities,” Tinley Director Ted Zittell said in the news release. “With a first-class production and sales team in place, Tinley is well-positioned to help third-party CPG and lifestyle brand owners extend their offer into the growing cannabis beverage market, in the same manner as our team has done for over 100 such brands globally in the cola and wider beverage industry.”

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About The Tinley Beverage Company

The Tinley Beverage Company (Santa Monica, California) created the Tinley(TM) Tonics and Tinley(TM) ‘27 line of cannabis beverages.  The Tinley(TM) Tonics and Tinley(TM) ’27 line of liquor-inspired, non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages are available in dispensaries throughout the state.  The company is also building a 20,000 square foot cannabis beverage manufacturing and distribution facility in Long Beach, California. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DrinkTinley.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) Releases Q2 2019 Results and Provides Operational Update

Willow Biosciences (CSE: WLLW) today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and provided an operational update. Among highlights for the quarter, the company reported that it has: expanded its operations to include three facilities located in Calgary, Alberta, Mountain View, California and Burnaby, British Columbia; made key appointments to its management team and board of directors; entered an exclusive Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Noramco; and completed a reverse takeover and raised gross proceeds of approximately $37.0 million. “Over the past few months, we have made impressive progress in advancing our business on several important fronts,” Willow President and Chief Executive Officer Trevor Peters said in the news release. “We have assembled a team of proven business executives and world-renowned scientists to lead the development of our high-quality consumer, wellness, and pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing programs. The development of our yeast-based cannabinoid production platform is progressing well and we expect to initiate the scaling up of our process in the first half of 2020. In addition to advancing our development operations, we are focused on positioning Willow for successful future commercialization through our recently signed strategic partnership with Noramco, Inc. (Noramco), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical cannabinoid ingredient producers.”

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About Willow Biosciences Inc.

Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Willow and its team of scientists are leaders in the field of biosynthetic production of high-value, plant-derived compounds. Willow has applied its integrated suite of technologies to develop manufacturing processes for numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients with various therapeutic benefits, including cancer treatment, pain management and CNS disorders. In the cannabinoid field, Willow owns proprietary, yeast-based lab strains that produce CBD, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabigerol (CBG), as well as certain minor and novel cannabinoids. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.WillowBio.com.

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CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Hydroponics to Flourishing Hemp Market

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With a powerhouse economy worth more than $3 trillion, California’s economy ranks as the fifth largest in the world. Current legislation is expected to pave the way for the state’s hemp market to explode.

With a series of smart acquisitions and brand expansions, Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile)appears to be a strong pick-and-shovel presence as California looks at passing hemp-friendly legislation. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) just announced a new hemp-based acquisition, while Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) and The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGOD Profile) have both inked deals that strengthen their presence in the hemp industry as well. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB), another industry supplier, just created a new sales division aimed at mass distribution, industry education and compliance, and building CBD-brand distribution networks.

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About Sugarmade Inc.

Sugarmade is a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with disruptive potential. The company is becoming a leading supplier to the growing hemp and cannabis industries as a non-plant touching provider of cultivation and processing supplies to industry players. The company is in the process of acquiring several leading hemp and cannabis supply companies that are currently producing in excess of $70 million in annual revenues. Sugarmade is also an investor in fast growing Hempistry, Inc., a Kentucky-based cultivator and processor of industrial hemp and hemp distillates and isolates, and operates Carryoutsupplies.com a leader provider to the quick service restaurant industry. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sugarmade.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Reports Unaudited Q2 2019 Results

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the U.S., today released its unaudited financial and operational results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. In the update, the company reported second quarter financial highlights including the following: Revenue increase to $3.6 million in Q2 2019, representing 125% year-over-year growth over Q2 2018 revenues of $1.6 million; improvement in gross margins to $0.7 million, or 20%, in Q2 2019, compared with $0.2 million, or 14%, in Q2 2018. “Our high product standards, growing brand recognition and the launch of our new line of mints drove strong demand for our products this quarter, cementing our position as a top selling cannabis brand in California,” Plus Products Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jake Heimark said in the news release. “For the 5th consecutive quarter, PLUS ‘Uplift’ was the #1 best-selling cannabis product in California in dollars sold, according to data from BDS Analytics.”

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Plus Products is a California edibles company focused on using nature to bring balance to consumers lives. PLUS’s mission is to make cannabis safe and approachable; that mission begins with high-quality products that deliver consistent consumer experiences. PLUS Gummies and PLUS Mints are manufactured at PLUS’s own factory in Adelanto, California, with strict internal and external testing to ensure accurate consistent dosage. PLUS is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with 80 employees. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PlusProducts.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Releases Fiscal 2019 Q2 Financial Results, Achieves $5.9M Revenue Milestone

IONIC Brands (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) on Thursday released its second quarter 2019 financial results as it achieves a $5.9M revenue milestone for the first half of year. The company reported highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 that include completion of a number of strategic acquisitions, as well as a concurrent brokered and non-brokered debenture unit offering raising approximately C$20 million in gross proceeds. “We are very pleased with our second quarter financial results, achieving our focus of increasing sales growth while closing a successful financing for various strategic business acquisitions all in a span of three months,” John Gorst, chairman and CEO of IONIC Brands said in the news release.

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About IONIC Brands Corp.

IONIC Brands is focused on building a multi-state consumer-focused cannabis concentrate brand portfolio focusing on the premium and luxury segments. The cornerstone brand of the portfolio, IONIC, is the No. 1 vaporizer brand in Washington State and has aggressively expanded throughout the West Coast of the United States. The brand is currently operating in Washington, Nevada, Oregon and California. IONIC BRANDS’ strategy is to be the leader of the highest-value segments of the cannabis market and expand nationally. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.IONIC.social.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Acquires Ultra-Premium Cannabis Brand

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) on Thursday announced that its portfolio company TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) has entered definitive agreements to acquire ABI SF, LLC. ABI SF operates a Bay Area cannabis cultivation facility and owns the State Flower brand, which is recognized for its ultra-premium cannabis flower. California-based cannabis producer State Flower focuses on its craft approach to cultivation, using first-class genetics at an Envirocann certified facility in San Francisco. “This announcement is yet another example of TerrAscend delivering on its U.S. expansion plans, providing ever-growing U.S. exposure to Canopy Rivers’ and TerrAscend’s shareholder base,” Canopy Rivers president and CEO Narbe Alexandrian stated in the news release. “We think the acquisition of State Flower will allow TerrAscend to capture important mindshare in the U.S. through a strong, consumer facing brand. With a U.S. retail foothold already secured through The Apothecarium, we believe that State Flower is a natural strategic fit for TerrAscend.”

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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 Corporation (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. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CanopyRivers.com.

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420 with CNW – FDA Seeks More Public Input on International Cannabis Rescheduling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again announced that it is receiving public comments about the possible reclassification of cannabis in international treaties.

The agency revealed in a federal register notice that it was opening a 30-day comments period on a matter about which it had received comments back in March but the comments period was shorter since the UN was due to meet shortly after to discuss the World Health Organization’s recommendation that marijuana and THC should be reclassified and that CBD shouldn’t be subjected to any international restrictions since it wasn’t addictive and didn’t carry any potential for abuse.

The expected discussion of the WHO’s recommendations didn’t take place in March as had been expected and the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs agreed to postpone the inclusion of this matter on its agenda.

The FDA had earlier indicated that if the UN Narcotics Commission postponed consideration of the matter, then the federal agency would reopen the comments window. The notice published this week is a result of that promise and it allows the members of the public to share their views using electronic means or through mail.

Technically speaking, the reclassification of marijuana under the existing international treaties may not necessarily give UN member countries the liberty to legalize the drug since the rescheduling proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) would still retain some degree of control on the drug.

However, any rescheduling would indicate that the UN, one of the most influential intergovernmental entities in the world, was recognizing that a lot more is now known about marijuana to warrant the organization to revisit its classification of this often controversial plant and its compounds.

The existing restrictions notwithstanding, countries are beginning to make their own decision to legalize recreational marijuana. Uruguay set the pace and Canada followed suit in 2018. By the end of this year, Mexico will have also legalized recreational marijuana in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling which declared that it was unconstitutional to bar adults from consuming recreational marijuana.

As for medical marijuana, one can almost fail to count all the countries that have either legalized it or are in the process of doing so. Medical marijuana has even gained acceptance in Asia (Thailand, for example) and yet this part of the world was notorious for its zero-tolerance for the drug.

Back home, the federal government through its different entities like the DEA, Congress and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) seems to be realizing that the marijuana tide cannot be stemmed for much longer and they are taking steps to ease cannabis research or even explore the best ways through which to reform the prohibitionist laws currently in force.

For now, industry watchers believe entities like Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) and MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) feel optimistic that the U.S. response to the proposed UN reclassification of marijuana will be favorable in light of all the positive public input that the FDA continues to receive each time it asks for such feedback.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL) Enters Alternative Cannabis Consumption Space via Strategic Acquisition

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, recently announced that is has acquired 49% of Cannova Medical Ltd. (http://cnw.fm/zpZ2n). Based in Israel, Cannova is a provider of innovative solutions for cannabis consumption, such as sublingual strips. An article discussing the company reads, “According to Cannova, the use of sublingual strips allows for better control of dosage quantities and an enhanced effect of active compounds. These sublingual strips can be used to achieve an array of goals like pain management, enhanced sleep quality and depression control. . . . As per the terms of agreement between the two entities, Nabis Holdings has purchased 2,260,500 common shares that represent 49% of Cannova, with the option to acquire the remaining 51% interest. Nabis will retain exclusive distribution rights to the Cannova sublingual strips and all of the related technology.”

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About Nabis Holdings Inc.

Nabis Holdings is a Canadian investment issuer that invests in high-quality, cash-flowing assets across multiple industries, including real property, securities, cryptocurrency, and all aspects of the U.S. and international cannabis sector. Led by two of the co-founders of MPX Bioceutical, one of the largest takeovers in the U.S. cannabis space to date, the company has a proven track record in emerging markets to create significant shareholder value. The company is focused on investing across the entire vertically integrated aspects of the space with a focus on revenue generation, EBITDA and growth. For more information, please visit www.NabisHoldings.com.

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