News

You are here:

Home
News

Fluence Strengthens Sales and Operations Leadership, Appoints Horticulture Veteran Ron DeKok and Manufacturing Leader Thomas Lambe

December 11, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and agriculture production, announced today the appointment of Ron DeKok as vice president of sales for the Americas. DeKok joins Fluence after more than five years as Signify’s director of North America for horticulture LED solutions. A…

Details

Applied DNA and Old Port Oil to Conduct First Pilot to Tag CBD Oil

December 11, 2019

STONY BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) (“Applied DNA”), a leader in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based DNA manufacturing for product authenticity, traceability solutions and nucleic acid-based biotherapeutic development, announced today it will conduct a funded pre-commercial pilot to tag cannabidiol (CBD) oil for Old Port Oil, Company (“Old Port Oil”) using its CertainT®…

Details

Reflektive Survey: More Than Half of Your Employees Are Talking Politics at Work

December 11, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American men are more willing to engage in political conversations with co-workers but also more likely to be affected by U.S. political volatility at work, according to new research released today by Reflektive, the leading performance management platform. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S. employees also revealed which topics Americans find most…

Details

HEXO Corp. Shareholder Class Action: January 27, 2020 Filing Deadline – Contact Lieff Cabraser

December 11, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP announces that class action litigation has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of HEXO Corp. (“HEXO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HEXO) between January 25, 2019 and November 15, 2019, inclusive (the “Class Period”). If you purchased…

Details

M&A News: Cannabis One and ONE Cannabis Unite, Primed to Transform the Future of Cannabis

December 11, 2019

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (CSE: CBIS) (“Cannabis One” or “CBIS”) and ONE Cannabis Group (“ONE”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to combine businesses. Both are cannabis leaders in their own right, their combined prowess creates a strong, national force among cannabis retail and product brands alike. Cannabis One…

Details

Stacey Abrams Establishes Southern Economic Advancement Project

December 11, 2019

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Stacey Abrams launched a new policy initiative to spur innovation and collaboration called the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP), www.theSEAP.org. The project is founded by Stacey Abrams, a well-known national political and civic leader, entrepreneur and bestselling author. With deep Southern roots, Abrams has spent her political and private life addressing inequality issues.…

Details

Stem Holdings’ Yerba Buena™ Business Named as one of the 50 Top Cannabis Employers for the Second Year in Row

December 11, 2019

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stem Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: STMH CSE: STEM), a leading vertically-integrated cannabis and hemp company with state-of-the-art cultivation, processing, extraction, distribution, and retail operations, is pleased to announce that its Yerba Buena business of Hillsboro, OR has been recognized by mg Magazine in its annual Top 50 Cannabis Employers report for the second…

Details

Tilray® Receives Additional GMP Certification at EU Campus Allowing for International Export of Finished Medical Cannabis Products

December 11, 2019

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (“Tilray” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary Tilray Portugal, Unipessoal Lda. (“Tilray Portugal”) has received its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification in accordance with European Union standards, for its manufacturing facility in Cantanhede, Portugal. The GMP…

Details

Textmunication Announces Redemption of its Series D Convertible Preferred Stock

December 11, 2019

CALABASAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Textmunication Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:TXHD), a cannabis/hemp based holding company (“the Company”), announced today it has exercised its right to redeem the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series D”). As previously disclosed on June 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with the purchasers identified therein (collectively,…

Details

Sproutly Delivers Its Inaugural Shipment of CALIBER in Canada and Signs 2nd Provincial Supply Agreement With Cannabis NB

December 11, 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE:SPR) (OTCQB:SRUTF) (FSE:38G) (“Sproutly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the delivery of its first shipment of CALIBER flower to Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (“AGLC”), marking its entrance into Canada’s recreational cannabis market. Adult recreational cannabis consumers in Alberta will soon have the opportunity to enjoy CALIBER’s…

Details

500 Million Potential European CBD Consumers

December 11, 2019

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Frontier Data, the global authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, releases the EU CBD Consumer Report: 2019 Overview, in partnership with Deep Nature Project and Mile High Labs. Drawing from the most comprehensive survey to date, administered to over 3,000 individuals across 17 European nations, this first-of-its-kind report…

Details

Halo Announces Completion of Share Purchase Agreement With Ukiah Ventures and Enters Into an Offtake Agreement

December 10, 2019

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to announce that it has completed its transaction (the “Transaction”) with Ukiah Ventures Inc. (“Ukiah”) that was previously announced on August 28, 2019. Pursuant to the Transaction, (i) Halo and Ukiah entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to…

Details