• Avricore, through its subsidiary HealthTab(TM), will now distribute Abbott’s ID Now(TM) molecular testing device following the first amendment to the supplier distribution agreement between the two companies
• This amendment will allow for an improvement in onsite testing and reporting capabilities for SARS-CoV-2, along with RSV, Influenza A & B and Strep
• Avricore also announced its partnership with Ellerca Health Inc., in a move to utilize Ellerca’s technologies and service while focusing on diabetes screening and management
• Avricore also marked a huge milestone with the HealthTab(TM) system’s deployment in specific Shoppers Drug Mart(R) locations

On July 26, 2021, Avricore Health (TSX.V: AVCR) (OTCQB: AVCRF) announced that it had signed its first amendment to its supplier distribution agreement with Abbott. The initial agreement, which was signed on May 31, 2021, was meant to allow HealthTab(TM) Inc., a subsidiary owned by Avricore, to distribute Canada Abbott’s Afinion(TM) 2 plus associated tests for heart disease and diabetes screening in community pharmacies (https://ibn.fm/qUT1L). With the amendment, HealthTab(TM) can now distribute Abbott’s ID Now(TM) molecular testing device. This will further strengthen onsite testing and reporting capabilities for SARS-CoV-2, along with RSV, Influenza A & B and Strep. While announcing the amendment, Hector Bremner, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Avricore, noted: “With ID Now(TM) on the HealthTab(TM) network in community pharmacy, patients can know what they have and get focused treatment and prevent spread through better information.” Avricore is a pharmacy service innovator whose focus is on acquiring and developing early-stage technologies that help move pharmacy forward. Through HealthTab(TM), its wholly-owned subsidiary, the enterprise looks to develop actionable health information more accessible to everybody by creating the world’s largest network of rapid testing devices within community pharmacies. In line with this vision to make testing accessible to everyone, the company announced its partnership with Ellerca Health Inc. (https://ibn.fm/nKlGd). This move was intended to utilize Ellerca’s technologies and service, focusing on diabetes screening and management. Ellerca has made a name for itself, given its commitment to improving patient care through innovation and leading technologies. Known for its 360Care(TM) application, the company allows patients to control their treatment, thereby reducing the time of reactionary treatment, along with the costs associated with that. “We’ve already identified several projects where HealthTab(TM) and 360Care(TM) can work together to support patient needs in pharmacy, and we look forward to continuing to work towards collaborating on these efforts,” noted Mr. Bremner. While announcing the collaboration, Daniel Yeboah, the General Manager (“GM”) of Ellerca Health, noted: “Working together with Avricore Health will allow our members to have easy access to A1C testing at local pharmacies and improve the speed of results.” He also added: “By bringing critical health data to a patient’s mobile device quickly and providing the coaching needed to understand the risks, we can continue to move away from just treating disease and support better health outcomes for people living with chronic conditions like diabetes.” To further create the world’s largest network of rapid testing devices within community pharmacies, Avricore, on August 10, 2021, announced that patient testing had begun on the HealthTab(TM) platform within select Shoppers Drug Mart(R) pharmacies (https://ibn.fm/tpewV). These pharmacies will now be offering screening tests to patients with known pre-diabetes conditions and those who have already been diagnosed with diabetes. “We are very excited to pilot Point of Care Testing with HealthTab and the Afinion 2 analyzer at select Shoppers Drug Mart(R) pharmacies,” noted Frank Hack, the Director of Complex Care at Shoppers Drug Mart. “We are committed to improving access to care through our pharmacy network and enabling our pharmacists to drive improved patient outcomes by providing value-added patient care services,” he added. Initially, the program involved 11 locations. However, ever since, the agreement has been updated to 15 different locations. Beta-testing at the first store proved successful, with over 600 results reported and over 90 patients tested. Avricore reckons that this is a huge milestone for the company and an initiative that will continue to advance the company’s mission of making actionable health information more accessible for everybody by creating a network of rapid testing in pharmacy. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AvricoreHealth.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to AVCRF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AVCRF

• Extreme weather events have led to catastrophic conditions across the world, including a 21% YoY increase in US wildfires thus far in 2021
• The situation has led to increased demand for tree, debris clearing services
• Due to extreme heat and ongoing drought, demand for Sustainable Green Team’s end products has seen dramatic increase

In July of 2021, a number of European countries such as Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherland were devastated as they were lashed by up to two months’ worth of rain over the course of only two days, on ground which in many cases was “already near saturation” (https://ibn.fm/YjxKG). The floods due to extreme rain events in Western Europe – said to be the worst in a century – have claimed at least 188 lives. Similar extreme climate events have also manifested themselves in North America; California reportedly finds itself in the grips of the worst drought in over 1,200 years while Utah and Nevada have recently witnessed record temperatures. The extreme heat, coupled with a severe and ongoing drought, has led to a 21% year-over-year increase in wildfires—a lamentable situation which in turn has led to record levels of demand for tree and waste disposal services such as those proffered by the Sustainable Green Team (OTC: SGTM), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal. Tree and debris removal has gained increased importance, both to recover sites following catastrophic weather events as well as to prevent future damage. For instance, the City of Malibu’s local government has launched a free, grant-funded fire hazard tree removal and chipper program to help residents prepare for wildfires (https://ibn.fm/c6ArH). “Brush clearance and removing hazard trees are important ways to create defensible space to make your home more fire resistant, help firefighters stay safe while defending your home, and protect the whole community from wildfires,” said Malibu mayor Paul Grisanti. “Here in Malibu, the next big wildfire is just around the corner, not just in peak wildfire season. So it’s up to us all as individuals and as a community to do everything possible to be ready.” SGTM’s subsidiary National Storm Recovery LLC specializes in providing customers with tree services and debris hauling as well as removal and bio-mass recycling, among other services. The company operates a vertically integrated model, which allows it to transform natural waste created by wildfires, hurricanes, ice storms and floods into useful organic products that benefit the environment through tree services. These services include debris hauling, biomass recycling, waste removal, mulch manufacturing, packaging and sales, and the production of playground surface material. The increase in demand for SGTM’s debris clearing services has also coincided with increased demand for the company’s end-products. Sustainable Green Team’s focus on finding environmental solutions for waste products through the manufacture of mulch products has coincided with a greater-than-ever need for such product amidst the record heat wave currently affecting the country. Increasingly, landscape professionals and gardeners are taking advantage of mulch, which helps soil retain moisture and decreases the need for excessive watering (https://ibn.fm/oENLT). “There are a number of advantages to adding mulch in your garden,” states a recent “Better Homes and Garden” article. “In the summer, mulch helps the soil hold moisture so you don’t have to water as often. In the hot sun, soil also tends to dry out faster and harden. Mulch will help protect the soil from baking in direct sunlight and keep your plants happy” (https://ibn.fm/NLREO). To learn more about Sustainable Green Team Ltd., view the investor presentation at https://ibn.fm/LsNF9. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SGTM are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SGTM

• Company reported various lithium oxide volumes at LC21-22 and LC21-003 drill holes
• The drilling showed irregular values of rare metals, including niobium, rubidium, tantalum, beryllium, cesium, and iron
• Analysis of the samples is done through a process called Code Ultratrace 7 using Peroxide Fusion, ICP, and ICP/MS
• First Energy Metals granted incentive stock options to certain directors, officers, and consultants to purchase up to 900,000 common shares under the Stock Options Plan, exercisable for five years at a price of $0.25 per share
• Global Li-ion Battery Market to Reach $80.5 Billion by 2024

First Energy Metals (CSE: FE) (OTCQB: FEMFF), a publicly-traded Canadian mineral exploration company with a primary focus on developing a multi-commodity mineral property portfolio by identifying, acquiring, and exploring the North American mineral prospects, has announced the results of drill hole LC21-22 at the Augustus Lithium Property in Quebec. The drill hole intersected a 10.5-meter-wide zone with 1.22% lithium oxide at 69 meters drilled depth (https://ibn.fm/qSsQl). There were irregular values of other rare metals found, including average values of niobium, rubidium, tantalum, beryllium, cesium, and iron. The samples collected were bagged, tagged, and delivered to Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario, for sample preparation and analysis. Activation Laboratories is an independent commercial, accredited ISO-Certified laboratory. Earlier in July, First Energy Metals announced the results from another drill hole at the Augustus Lithium Property. Drill hole LC21-003 intersected a six-meter-wide zone with 0.62% lithium oxide at 45 meters drilled depth, including a two-meter intersection with 1.35% lithium oxide at 48 meters depth. A second two-meter intersection at 73 meters depth assayed 0.63% lithium oxide (https://ibn.fm/BbLHL). Samples from both Augustus Lithium Property drill holes were analyzed using Code Ultratrace 7 – Peroxide Fusion – ICP and ICP/MS. Code Ultratrace 7 fuses the samples with sodium peroxide in a Zirconium crucible. The fused sample is acidified with concentrated nitric and hydrochloric acids. The solution is then diluted and measured by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. The Augustus Lithium Property and the surrounding areas total 14,367.71 hectares and are equipped with excellent infrastructure support, including a road network, railway, water, electricity, and trained manpower available locally. Highlights of the property also include:

• A geographically similar structure to Sayona Mining’s Authier Lithium project and Mine Quebec Lithium Project, which is located approximately 6 to 12 km away
• Documented historical drilling in over 62 drill holes that amount to $2 million in present-day exploration expenditures
• Two prominent lithium and one silver prospect located on the property
• A potential high-grade lithium resource target of 4 million tonnes at 1% lithium oxide
• Potential for large volume low-grade bulk tonnage near the surface
• A two-phase exploration work program

First Energy Metals also has other mining properties located in Quebec. In addition to Augustus Lithium Property, the Company has the Titan Gold, located in the Detour-Fenlon Greenstone Belt in east-central Quebec. Additionally, the company granted incentive stock options to certain directors, officers, and consultants to purchase up to an aggregate of 900,000 common shares under its Stock Option Plan. These will be exercisable for a period of five years at a price of $0.25 per share. The option is subject to a four-month hold period and subject to Canadian Securities Exchange approval. First Energy Metals is well positioned to leverage growing opportunities on the global lithium-ion battery market. Lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion batteries or LiB) are increasingly becoming the rage due to its potential for use in a wide range of products and applications ranging from smartphones and smartwatches to electric vehicles (“EVs”) and energy storage systems. Since being launched commercially in 1991, Li-ion batteries have witnessed significant improvements in performance and capabilities, thus making them indispensable for a range of products. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Li-ion Battery is projected to reach US$80.5 Billion by 2024, registering a compounded annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 15.2% over the analysis period. Europe represents the largest regional market for Li-ion Battery, accounting for an estimated 32.4% share of the global total. The market is projected to reach US$32.8 Billion by the close of the analysis period. Europe is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing regional market with a CAGR of 17.0% over the analysis period (https://ibn.fm/t08YI). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FirstEnergyMetals.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FEMFF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FEMFF

• FuelPositive Corporation is at the forefront of endorsing clean energy and putting systems in place to achieve that goal
• With its technology, the company is helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with the production of ammonia
• FuelPositive is also positioning itself to capitalize on the growth of the global green ammonia market, set to grow by a CAGR of 54% between 2020 and 2025
• It is also pushing for green ammonia as a replacement for fossil fuels in transportation, enabling a hydrogen economy and offering a new clean option for grid storage

On Monday, August 9, 2021, the United Nations (“UN”) climate panel released the Climate Change 2021 report. The science-backed study warned that the world is already bound to face further climate disruptions, with some of the changes already playing out, including warming oceans, extreme weather conditions, and rising sea levels (https://ibn.fm/O7QoT). António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, termed the findings as a “code red for humanity.” He further added that the “alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable (https://ibn.fm/Gu9G5).” Of note, from the report is the human influence on climate change, which remains undisputed. Decades of harmful human activity have brought the world to where it is today. In 2021 alone, heatwaves have killed hundreds of people and animals in the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, there are wildfires in the west of the United States and the Siberian forests, all of which are driving people away from their homes (https://ibn.fm/ncYkL). The need and the push for clean energy are needed now more than ever, and companies such as FuelPositive (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) are at the forefront of not only endorsing that but also putting systems in place to achieve that specific goal. FuelPositive Corp. is a growth-stage enterprise whose focus is on partnership, licensing, and acquisition opportunities, building on various technological achievements. Its paramount commitment is to offer commercially viable and sustainable clean energy solutions including, but not limited to, carbon-free ammonia (“NH3”) that can then be used in a range of applications and is used primarily in agriculture. FuelPositive Corp. is at the forefront of pushing for green ammonia, not just in agriculture, but also in other sectors such as energy production and transportation. The economic viability is present, particularly given that the global green ammonia market is set to grow by a compounded annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 54% between 2020 and 2025 (https://ibn.fm/pAo5x). In addition to pushing for green ammonia, FuelPositive is also driving the narrative associated with green ammonia adoption. Most notably, the company is encouraging the adoption of carbon-free NH3 in transportation, thereby doing away with fossil fuels. As a replacement, ammonia’s only emissions will be water vapor instead of fossil fuel’s carbon dioxide (https://ibn.fm/iHHhq). This will contribute significantly to a greener planet. As for any Nitrous Oxides generated during internal combustion in vehicles, they would be eliminated through catalytic converters. In agriculture, they will be addressed by injecting the liquid fertilizer deep into the ground, which is already standard in farming today. FuelPositive also notes that with its carbon-free NH3, it will be easier to make electricity more accessible to remote communities. Additionally, it will offer long-term storage of excess electricity for energy grids. This will reduce the current overreliance on fossil fuels for energy generation while eliminating the wastage of excess electricity due to improper, unreliable, and unsustainable long-term storage options. Green ammonia involves the production of ammonia through a process that is carbon-free and 100% sustainable. Typically, ammonia is commonly made from water, air, and methane through a method referred to as steam methane reforming (“SMR”) for hydrogen production and the Haber process. About 90% of the carbon dioxide produced comes from the SMR process, cumulatively contributing 1.8% of the global carbon dioxide emissions. The entire process is also known to consume a lot of energy. With FuelPositive’s green ammonia, hydrogen is sourced from water electrolysis, while nitrogen is separated from the air. These are then fed into the company’s in-house core technology, which results in ammonia production. The technology is currently patent pending. With the world growing more conscious about global warming and its effects globally, society is realizing that something needs to be done sooner rather than later. FuelPositive is at the forefront, providing clean energy solutions and addressing a sector whose role in global warming is significant. FuelPositive’s unique technology fits perfectly in a world and an industry that is committed to going carbon-free. With so much ammonia being used in agriculture, the company’s technology can significantly reduce fertilizer-related carbon emissions in this sector. The company is positioning itself to capitalize on the global green ammonia market set for growth in the coming years. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FuelPositive.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NHHHF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NHHHF

• Kasa, Flora’s food and beverage division, announced that it had completed its first purchase order valued at approximately US$1.1m
• This fulfillment is in line with the sales agreement with Tropi, the largest distributor in Colombia, that dates back to July 2021 and is set to last for a year
• This initial sale demonstrated the company’s ability to follow through with its commitments
• Flora is also set to hold its earnings call for the first half of the 2021 fiscal year
• The virtual event is scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. E.T.

Back in July 2021, Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), through its food and beverage division, Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (“Kasa”), inked a sales agreement with Importaciones y Asesorias Tropi S.A.S. (“Tropi”), the largest food and beverage distributor in Colombia. The agreement was intended to last up to one year, with Flora projecting revenue generation of up to US$10 million over that period (https://ibn.fm/pbAdx). In August 2021, Kasa announced that it had completed the first purchase order in line with the agreement. The purchase order, valued at approximately US$1.1 million, marked a key milestone for Flora and also demonstrated the company’s ability to follow through with its commitments (https://ibn.fm/r2rj6). While making the announcement, Jason Warnock, the Chief Revenue Officer (“C.R.O.”) of Flora, noted: “We believe this initial sale demonstrates Flora’s ability to rapidly follow through on its commitments and marks a major turning point for our Kasa Wholefoods division.” He further added, “We expect this relationship with Tropi to generate significant revenue potential in both the short and long term as we build upon a relationship with the leading food and beverage distributor in Colombia.” Flora is an internationally focused cannabis brand builder. It is known for leveraging natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its different product divisions, including pharmaceuticals, natural wellness, hemp textiles, cosmetics, food and beverage. The company also currently operates one of the largest outdoor cultivation facilities in the world. Its fundamental goal /is to market a higher-quality premium product at competitive market prices. Tropi, on the other hand, is an enterprise committed to developing commercial and logistical strategies that allow for the positioning of consumer packaged goods (“C.P.G.”) across different categories through various distribution models, with a focus on the Colombian market. Since it was founded back in 1996, it has made a name for itself by offering healthy and quality products, excellent customer service, and commitment to meeting customers’ needs. With this initial sale, Flora hopes to increase its monthly sales to US$2 million as it further ventures into the newly permitted product category of cannabis-containing ingestible products. This milestone is a move towards the company maximizing the value of the relationship with Tropi, allowing for its growth and expanding its product line. Flora is also set to hold its earnings call for the first half of the 2021 fiscal year. The call, which will be held via webcast, is scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, right after market close (https://ibn.fm/FtBcT). The webcast will have Flora’s management deliver financial results, offer operational updates and even comment on recent growth as well as mergers and acquisition (“M&A”) initiatives announced since the company got listed on NASDAQ back on May 11, 2021. The event will also have a question-and-answer session where investors, the media, and analysts can seek clarification or ask specific questions that they might have. If you wish to participate in the webcast, you can register via this link: https://ibn.fm/IhJgn If any member of the investment community needs access to a phone dial-in, please email flora@cmwmedia.com and one will be provided promptly. For those who would simply like to listen to the replay of the call, here are the available options: Canada/USA: 1-844-512-2921 International Toll: 1-412-317-6671 Replay Access Code: 13722364 The replay dial-in service will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time until September 3, 2021 The live webcast will also be accessible online via the link shared above. It will then be archived and available on Flora’s website within approximately 24 hours. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FloraGrowth.ca. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FLGC are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FLGC

• Growing numbers of smokers are looking for nontobacco choices
• In 2018, out of the 34.2 million people that smoke in America, 55% tried smoking alternatives
• TAAT offers an experience that mimics the tobacco cigarette experience in taste, smell, touch, sight and sound

The number of adult smokers choosing alternatives to traditional tobacco products is on the rise, according to a recent Grandview Research Report (https://ibn.fm/1JZh2).  TAAT(TM) Global Alternatives’ (CSE: TAAT) (OTCQX: TOBAF) (FRANKFURT: 2TP2) is on the forefront of providing tobacco-free, nicotine-free alternatives. The company’s flagship product, TAAT, has been on an impressive trajectory since its launch less than a year ago. The game-changing tobacco-free, nicotine-free alternative was voted Best New Product at the annual HQ Event convention and is now available in hundreds of retail locations around the country, with that number increasing almost daily. “Technological advancements in the nicotine replacement therapy segment are ongoing, which has led to a rise in the number of people switching to advanced products,” noted the report. “These advancements have a variable range of effectiveness and are accepted in society when compared to traditional cigarettes, thus driving their adoption and boosting the market growth. “The global nicotine replacement therapy market size was valued at $44.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (‘CAGR’) of 16.3% from 2021 to 2028,” the report continued. “The growth can be attributed to the growing number of technological advancements and the increasing number of people undergoing nicotine replacement therapy (‘NRT’).” According to Brightview, in 2018, out of the 34.2 million people that smoke in America, 55% tried smoking alternatives. TAAT is designed so that smokers can enjoy the sensations of smoking, without the worry about tobacco and nicotine. “At TAAT, we understand that smokers aged 21+ don’t just use cigarettes because of the nicotine, as it is often about the rituals, moments, and experience associated with smoking a cigarette,” the company observed (https://ibn.fm/vJJbJ). “TAAT offers the Beyond Nicotine(TM) experience with its Beyond Tobacco base material, which mimics the tobacco cigarette experience in taste, smell, touch, sight, and sound. TAAT offers the choice to reduce nicotine intake without compromising the smoking experience.” The unique experience that TAAT provides is certainly catching people’s attention. In its first convention appearance since launching in October of last year, TAAT was voted Best New Product and earned the second-highest honor as Best in Show (https://ibn.fm/Ieloz). In addition, after TAAT signed a distribution agreement with a Georgia-based distributor that has a network of approximately 1,200 stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama, the product was on shelves in 71 new retail locations in a matter of only a few weeks, bringing its total store count in the United States to more than 400 as of the beginning of July (https://ibn.fm/uYhBU). This appears to be only the beginning for the company, which has seen meteoric success in less than a year. “Now that we have been marketing TAAT to smokers aged 21+ in the United States for a matter of several months, much of the groundwork has already been completed in new markets where we’re launching TAAT at retail,” said TAAT CEO Setti Coscarella. “Around the end of Q2 2021, TAAT had already proven popular in Georgia with e-commerce orders and free pack requests to GA shipping addresses amounting to approximately 14% and 20% of the respective numbers for Ohio, where we were actively promoting the product to smokers aged 21+, despite no targeted promotions on the east coast. “It wasn’t a surprise that our first wholesale shipment to Georgia was completely pre-sold, nor was it a surprise for TAAT to already be carried in over 70 stores in just a few weeks after the shipment arrived,” he continued. “With our production capacity set to expand this month with the new TAAT facilities in Las Vegas, our team has all hands on deck to sustain this momentum.” TAAT Global Alternatives has developed TAAT, a tobacco-free and nicotine-free alternative to traditional cigarettes available in Original, Smooth and Menthol varieties. TAAT’s base material is Beyond Tobacco, a proprietary blend that undergoes a patent-pending refinement technique causing its scent and taste to resemble tobacco. Under executive leadership with Big Tobacco pedigree, TAAT was launched first in the United States in Q4 2020 as the company seeks to position itself in the $814 billion global tobacco industry. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TryTAAT.com and www.TAATGlobal.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TOBAF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TOBAF

• Company began trading on July 29, 2021, under KAVL symbol
• CEO is “more enthusiastic than ever about being able to harness Kaival’s exciting potential”
• Kaival has started production of the Bidi(TM) Pouch ahead of anticipated September launch

As of market opening on July 29, 2021, common shares of Kaival Brands Innovations Group (NASDAQ: KAVL), the exclusive global distributor of products manufactured by Bidi Vapor LLC,  will be available for trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol KAVL (https://ibn.fm/2G1DT). The move is a “monumental milestone” for the company, said KAVL founder and CEO Niraj Patel (https://ibn.fm/WAoeb). “I am pleased to announce that the company has been approved to begin trading on Nasdaq,” said Mr. Patel. “This event represents another monumental milestone in our company’s short history. We have worked diligently to achieve this goal and are humbled and grateful on the inclusion to the Nasdaq. We are more enthusiastic than ever about being able to harness Kaival’s exciting potential.” Bidi Vapor’s flagship product, the Bidi Stick, is a one-time use, closed-system, disposable vaping device that is both tamper resistant and recyclable (https://ibn.fm/Qy0NA). The stick is designed to provide satisfying nicotine levels in each drag. The Bidi Stick is sold largely through national convenience store chains; it is also available online through authorized direct retailers as well as the digital convenience store, GoPuff. Additionally, the company also has started the production of the Bidi(TM) Pouch ahead of an anticipated September launch (https://ibn.fm/S9OQh). The Bidi(TM) Pouch rollout had been delayed because of COVID-based manufacturing and supply chain constraints, so as a result, the company moved manufacturing in-house. The Bidi Pouch offers a proprietary tobacco-free nicotine formulation contained in an easy-to-go plastic can. The pouch is one of few pouch products in the market formulated without utilizing the Swedish Match formula. “I am pleased to confirm that we expect to take delivery of the pouch-manufacturing machines to our warehouse the end of August and anticipate beginning production in September with our first run expected to yield up to 500,000 cans,” said Patel. “We are excited to launch distribution of the Bidi Pouch and have been working behind the scenes during COVID-based delays to secure initial distribution.” As the exclusive distributor of Bidi Vapor, Kaival shares Bidi’s mission to provide recreational, non-combusted alternatives for adult cigarette smokers. In those efforts, both companies adamantly oppose illegal underage tobacco use, including electronic nicotine delivery system (“ENDS”) use, by minors. The companies are committed to responsible marketing and advertising targeting adult tobacco users aged 21 and older. Based on that commitment, Kaival requires all of its direct retail partners to sign a wholesaler and direct retailer agreement that ensures that customers will be asked to provide property ID to prove age eligibility. Based in Grant, Florida, Kaival Brands is a company focused on growing and incubating innovative and profitable products into mature and dominant brands in their respective markets. The company’s vision is to develop internally, acquire or own, and exclusively distribute these profitable brands with recognizable innovation and superior quality. For more information on Kaival Brands, visit the company’s website at www.KaivalBrands.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to KAVL are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/KAVL

• NexTech announced a multi-event deal with FENEX to facilitate the fenestration sector’s first virtual exhibition
• The deal, which is worth approximately $185,000, will showcase NexTech’s ability to support and connect buyers and sellers in a B2B environment
• It also shows NexTech’s commitment to advancing hybrid and virtual events through innovation
• NexTech is also scheduled to present at the next OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference that is scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2021

In July 2021, Nextech AR Solutions (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) announced that it had closed a multi-event deal with FENEX for the fenestration sector’s first virtual exhibition platform. The event would run on NexTech’s LiveX platform and bring together the entire supply chain, mainly manufacturers, distributors, and retailers (https://ibn.fm/UohTB). The deal, worth approximately $185,000, will showcase NexTech’s technology and ability to support and connect buyers and sellers in a Business-to-Business (“B2B”) environment. In a statement from Evan Gappelberg, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of NexTech, he noted: “We value highly strategic ecosystem builders like FENEX who are developing the digital marketplaces of the future for high growth sectors leveraging NexTech’s Augmented Reality and LiveX platforms. We believe that digital product demos will become a standard in sectors like home improvement, where buyers can engage with technical products from every angle with step-by-step instructions in 3D.” FENEX is a pioneer in the fenestration sector, which focuses on arranging openings such as doors, skylights, curtain walls, and windows in a building. The company is committed to bringing together the entire supply chain and has strengthened its media, marketing, and online business to get its services even closer to its consumers (https://ibn.fm/atZtV). Through the deal with NexTech, FENEX will have the industry’s first virtual exhibition in a move that, it projects, will allow the company to scale its marketplaces to other high-growth sectors. “When many of the major home improvement shows are canceling events, FENEX has been able to innovate by partnering with NexTech AR Solutions to advance hybrid and virtual events to bring manufacturers, buyers and sellers together into digital marketplaces,” noted Lee Clarke, the CEO of FENEX. “Our vision is to continue to scale these marketplaces to other high growth sectors,” he added. NexTech is a Toronto-based leader in the augmented reality (“AR”) industry. It has a two-pronged strategy for rapid growth that includes the acquisition of eCommerce businesses as well as the development of its omnichannel AR Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) platform, ARitize. With this, NexTech has helped bring AR to advertising, eCommerce, education, training, and video conferencing, creating an AR ecosystem. The multi-event deal with FENEX shows NexTech’s commitment to advancing hybrid and virtual events through innovation. The company is also currently developing a platform for creating and publishing three-dimensional (“3D”) images- at scale- from 2-dimensional (“2D”) originals. This platform is aimed at facilitating the digital transformation of online shopping and education. NexTech is also scheduled to present at the next OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday, August 5, 2021 (https://ibn.fm/Dvjf9). The event welcomes investors, institutional investors, analysts, and advisors from various industries and sectors. Other companies will be presenting at the event, including LEAF Mobile Inc., Tekcapital plc, Slinger Bag Inc., TECO 2030 ASA, and Tego Cyber Inc. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NextechAR.com and to register for the virtual event, please check www.VirtualInvestorConferences.com/login-registration. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NEXCF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NEXCF

Virtual Conference Date: August 18–19, 2021 Social Media Strategies Summit: First Responders is being held on August 18-19, 2021 as a virtual event. First responders, command staff, and social media professionals are invited to join their peers online at the premier social media event for public safety professionals and first responders. The 2-day event will feature 15 curated series of sessions, from influential speakers about diverse topics related to the latest social media strategies and trends. Top reasons to attend:

• Connect with your first response and public safety peers to share experiences, views, and learn new social media strategies.
• The SMSS offers the best networking opportunity to network with agency peers across the country.
• Participate in the live sessions, discussions, gets your queries answered and interact with eminent industry speakers and other attendees.
• Learn the tactics of social media and crisis communications, improving agency reputation, and building relationships with your colleagues, customers, and business associates.
• Monitor, access, and audit your current social media initiative and make improvisations.

The SMSS will start with the opening remarks from the summit emcee thereafter speakers and attendees will have the chance to discuss the best social media practices and management plans. They will also discuss the successful editorial planning for government agencies. This informative session will be particularly useful for businesses and leaders who are in the process of designing a new social media strategy. Attendees will learn the basics and the foundation of a sustainable social media strategy that you can incorporate to train and empower your team. Attendees will get access to:

• 10 live sessions PLUS 4 additional on-demand sessions to watch on your own time
• Access to all presentation videos and slides for a full 6 months post-event
• Live chat and speaker Q&A, 1:1 meetings, and video-chat networking lounge

SMSS is the top online event for first responders and social media marketing professionals who can avail this consolidated platform to hone their marketing skills and gain professional insights into new and emerging influencer marketing tools and strategies. If you would like to participate with colleagues and peers, group discounts are also available. For attendees looking at expanding business opportunities by strengthening their social media initiatives, connect with these 2 days of the social media networking summit. To know more about the details of the event, please visit https://ibn.fm/2Gt3k

• Mr. Greg McKee, CEO of Tryp Therapeutics, appeared on The Dealmaker Podcast to share insights on the company and the psychedelics industry
• During the interview, he discussed the potential of psychedelics in the treatment of PTSD and other mental disorders
• Greg also shared the challenges that the industry is facing currently, mostly to do with legislation
• McKee also shared how people can help the company and the industry by pushing for the decriminalization of psychedelics and taking part in clinical trials

On August 2, 2021, the Dealmaker Podcast posted an interview with Greg McKee, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF). The show, hosted by Oren Klaff, sought to give the audience an understanding of Tryp Therapeutics’ operations, along with Mr. McKee’s personal story on how he ended up as the CEO of the company (https://ibn.fm/Puuse). It offered some great insights into the future of the psychedelics space, along with what ordinary people can do to take the industry to the next level. When discussing what Tryp Therapeutics is all about, Mr. McKee acknowledged the current boom in the psychedelics space and the potential that these substances hold. He noted: “There are a lot of naturally-derived chemistries around that eventually find their way into more traditional drug development pathways. Psychedelics are some of those.” Mr. McKee mentioned his interaction with former Navy SEALs, all of whom developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”), along with other mental disorders. The patients did not see lasting efficacy on their current and standard of care treatments. Their use of more mainstream forms of therapy and treatment did not seem to work until they tried 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic. However, these patients did see an impact after using a psychedelic compound. The success of this psychedelic to these former Navy SEALs gave McKee the reassurance he needed that psychedelics could be of help, not just to former military officers but also to millions of other patients who suffer from chronic pain. However, he noted the most important hindrance along the way, approval. “If we can bring these chemistries to market through an FDA pathway, then we think we can completely change those patients’ lives, along with many, many other kinds of patients that suffer from chronic pain,” he noted (https://ibn.fm/pncrO). Tryp Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage compounds designed to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs. It seeks to achieve this through accelerated regulatory pathways. The company’s current flagship program involves developing synthetic psilocybin drug candidates to treat chronic pain and eating disorder indications. It regards itself as a pioneer in developing psilocybin-related drugs and hopes to follow the same path as some cannabis pioneers that have made waves and achieved a lot in the past couple of years. The interview showed Mr. McKee’s passion for the job and how much he aligns with his company’s vision. He pointed out that although he is not the founder of the company, he understood the vision that the founder had for the company and the commitment it takes to be the company’s CEO. More importantly, Mr. McKee cited the benefits that come with the use of psilocybin in treating pain. For one, he discussed their effectiveness without the accompanying risk of addiction associated with opioids. He also acknowledged that psychedelics are far from mainstream, but that is an opportunity for the company to play the role of a first-mover. “They (psychedelics) are not mainstream yet. That’s actually the opportunity. Nobody’s done that yet. We’re just now making them synthetically and making them up to pharmaceutical-grade standards,” Mr. McKee noted. McKee noted that FDA approvals take time. However, he pointed out that if anyone wanted to play a role in the industry’s growth and, more specifically, the development of Tryp Therapeutics, they could write to or call their legislators to push for the decriminalization of psychedelics. He also noted that the company welcomes people with any diseases it addresses to participate in their clinical study. This interview offered a glimpse into Tryp Therapeutics operations, the opportunities and challenges within the psychedelics industry. Additionally, it provided insights into Mr. McKee’s ambitions, his vision for the company, along with his informed opinion on the psychedelics industry that is currently experiencing a spike in growth. To listen to the whole podcast episode, please visit https://ibn.fm/avEnz For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TrypTherapeutics.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TRYPF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TRYPF