• Sigma Labs, Materialise joint sales agreement calls for product commercialization
• Earlier MOU outlined integration of Materialise MCP Controller, SGLB PrintRite3D(R) technology
• Exclusive product expected to lower additive manufacturing costs, improve yield and profit margin, lead to closed loop control

Sigma Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: SGLB), the only provider of in-process, quality-assurance software to the commercial 3D-metal- printing industry, has entered into a joint sales agreement with Materialise, a leading provider of additive manufacturing software and sophisticated 3D-printing services (http://ibn.fm/VwQX1).

An earlier memorandum of understanding provided a framework for the two companies to cooperate on the integration of the widely used Materialise MCP Controller with Sigma Labs’ PrintRite3D(R) technology, together creating an integrated PrintRite3D and Materialise Control Platform (MCP) product. The companies have now achieved integration and will begin offering a unique product solution for retrofit of existing machines, OEM machine integration and closed loop control. Commercialization of the 3D printing industry’s first in-process quality control software is expected to commence immediately.

“Growing our partnership with Materialise is a significant milestone for Sigma Labs as we expand our footprint in the market and add momentum to our quest to broaden industry access to our groundbreaking PrintRite3D software,” SGLB Executive Chairman Mark K. Ruport stated in a news release. “The alignment is a natural step for both companies, as Materialise has a strong presence in the additive manufacturing market and a reputation for quality products. Commercializing and jointly selling this integrated solution will benefit both companies as well as advance the forward momentum of innovation in the 3D-manufacturing industry.”

SGLB scientists, engineers and software developers developed proprietary hardware and software technology that uses thermal readings to detect and predict anomalies during the 3D-printing process. This technology, incorporated in Sigma Labs’ PrintRite3D software, features real-time monitoring, analysis, feedback and control that delivers impressive results.

When utilizing the software, end users can lower their additive manufacturing costs and improve yield and profit margin. The MCP is an embedded hardware and software solution that addresses the growing need for broader and more straightforward control over the additive manufacturing process by giving full control to the end-user.

Materialise brings together three decades of 3D-printing experience into a range of software solutions and 3D-printing services, which together form the backbone of the 3D-printing industry. Materialise’s open and flexible solutions enable players in a variety of industries, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods, to build innovative 3D-printing applications designed to make the world a better and healthier place. Headquartered in Belgium with branches worldwide, Materialise combines the largest group of software developers in the industry with one of the largest 3D-printing facilities in the world.

Founded in 2010, Sigma is a software company that specializes in the development and commercialization of real-time, computer-aided-inspection (CAI) solutions known as PrintRite3D for 3D-advanced manufacturing technologies. SGLB’s advanced, computer-aided software product revolutionizes commercial additive manufacturing, enabling nondestructive quality assurance mid-production, uniquely allowing errors to be corrected in real time.

For more information about Sigma Labs, please visit www.SigmaLabsInc.com

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SGLB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SGLB

• Cannabis Global, an innovator in cannabis-infused product science, has launched new coffee and alcohol-replacing products under its Hemp You Can Feel brand since the beginning of the year
• The company promotes the safety and wellness benefits derived from introducing cannabinoids into the food and beverage industry
• A recent report by American Marijuana and a 2018 report by SAMHSA combine to show the importance of using cannabinoid legalization to combat opioid overdoses
• American Marijuana’s study found that of 19 states where medical marijuana is legal, 15 saw marked reductions of opioid prescriptions during the first year after the cannabinoids’ legalization

MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC), now doing business as Cannabis Global, continues to roll out cannabis-infused products designed to revolutionize the food and beverage industry even as news reports continue to highlight the benefits of cannabis in reducing the rate of opioid prescriptions and their potentially harmful addictions.

Cannabis Global’s branded Hemp You Can Feel (TM) Coffee made its debut Feb. 26 in Las Vegas as a science-based infused coffee beverage alternative for advancing wellness-boosting properties, and the company will hold a Hemp You Can Feel Alcohol-Free cocktails launch event for the media in Los Angeles on March 12.

Cannabinoid extracts such as cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are touted for their ability to deliver pain and anxiety relief through a variety of media, and Cannabis Global’s research continues to explore mechanisms for enhancing their bioavailability.

A recent report by American Marijuana notes that the legalization of medical marijuana throughout the United States has correlated with a reduction in the amount of opioid painkillers being prescribed.

“We’ve selected 19 states where medical marijuana is legal then compared the opioid prescribing rate 1 year before and after medical marijuana was legalized in the state,” the article states (http://ibn.fm/vL9Hd). “Out of the 19 states, 15 have shown a fall of opioid prescribing rate 1 year after legalization of medical marijuana, and only 4 have increased in usage, namely: New Jersey, New Mexico, Michigan, and Arizona.”

The article states Ohio reported the largest drop in the opioid prescription rate, from 82.7 percent to 63.5 percent, measuring the rate of retail opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 people per year.

Pennsylvania followed Ohio’s 19.2 percent drop with its own 17.8 percent decline in opioid prescriptions, with Arkansas coming in next at 11.8 percent and North Dakota at 11.5 percent. None of the four states with increasing use saw double-digit gains – Michigan, the highest, reported a 9 percent increase while New Jersey was the lowest with a 1.9 percent increase.

The report also noted a study’s findings that Medicaid recipients saw a decrease in opioid prescriptions with the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana and medical marijuana in their states.

The burgeoning availability of opioid prescription pain relievers such as hydrocodone and oxycodone have been linked to escalating drug addictions during recent decades. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported in its 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health that approximately 10 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in 2018, whether under prescription or in combination with illicit drug, and that about 400,000 died from prescription opioid and related illegal drug overdoses between 1999 and 2017 (http://ibn.fm/ETUDu).

“Can Cannabis solve the opioid crisis? Short answer, to us, is it CAN be a part of the solution to the crisis,” the American Marijuana article states.

Global Cannabis CEO Arman Tabatabaei also touts the safety benefits of using cannabinoids as a replacement for alcohol to avoid the negative effects on behaviors associated with alcohol.

“We believe the uses for this advanced infusion technology are many, especially as a replacement for alcohol in various beverages,” Tabatabaei stated in a December news release (http://ibn.fm/4km21).

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MCTC are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MCTC

• Dan Handley brings wealth of invaluable experience to POAI’s board of directors
• Newest board member has extensive experience with entities closely associated with POAI’s Helomics division
• Predictive Oncology set to benefit from Handley’s broad knowledge, expertise

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI), a leader in the cancer precision-medicine field, has announced the unanimous appointment of its newest board member (http://ibn.fm/bK1Pr). Dr. Dan Handley, MS, PhD, brings a wealth of invaluable experience to POAI’s already impressive board of directors.

“Predictive Oncology is once again very fortunate to announce another exemplary addition to our Board of Directors,” POAI CEO Dr. Carl Schwartz stated in a news release. “Dan Handley has a varied and strong background, including interaction with Carnegie Mellon University and Magee-Women’s Research Institute – both leaders in their respective fields and closely associated with our Helomics division. I greatly anticipate working with Dan and benefitting from his knowledge and experience.”

Currently serving as a professor and the director of the Clinical and Translational Genome Research Institute of Southern California University of Health Sciences, Handley has also served as chief scientific officer of the Clinical and Translational Genome Research Institute, a Florida 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. During his time at the Genome Research Institute, Handley held a courtesy faculty appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Other roles Handley has filled include chief scientific officer for Advanced Healthcare Technology Solutions Inc.; senior researcher at Procter & Gamble; senior administrator, researcher and laboratory manager at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine; and a founding biotechnology inventor for the National Genetics Institute.

Handley holds a BA in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University, an MS in logic and computation from Carnegie Mellon University and a PhD in human genetics from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, he completed his postdoctoral training at Magee-Women’s Research Institute where his research focused on advanced genomic technologies applied to fetal and maternal health. A decorated veteran, Handley served as a nuclear propulsion instructor and a submarine nuclear reactor operator during his time with the U.S. Navy.

POAI is bringing precision medicine, or tailored medical treatment using the individual characteristics of each patient, to the treatment of cancer. Through its Helomics division, the company leverages its unique, clinically validated patient derived (PDx) smart tumor profiling platform to provide oncologists with a roadmap to help individualize therapy. In addition, the company is leveraging artificial intelligence and its proprietary database of over 150,000 cancer cases tumors to build AI-driven models of tumor drug repose to improve outcomes for the patients of today and tomorrow.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Predictive-Oncology.com

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to POAI are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/POAI

• Ceylon Graphite commences production of the world’s purest natural graphite: required component of widely used lithium-ion batteries
• Named Asia Pacific Exploration Mining Company of Year in 2018, company holds one of only four A-category licenses for mining graphite in Sri Lanka, world’s most graphite-rich region
• CYL represents a high potential investment backed by global demand for graphite that enables production of vast number of products globally

Ceylon Graphite (TSX.V: CYL), a company specializing in the exploration and production of graphite in Sri Lanka – where it holds a land package of 121 km² with grids containing unique and comparatively higher-margin vein graphite deposits – is on track to becoming a global player in the sector as it has commenced the production of the world’s purest graphite. CYL operates through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Sarcon Development (Pvt) Ltd. and JADS Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. At the end of 2019, Sarcon Development (Pvt) Ltd. started commercial production – a step the company described as a milestone towards creating a globally recognized graphite mining company with the capacity to develop the next sites and at a faster pace.

International demand for graphite is robust and expected to increase. With the global trend of the decarbonization of the energy storage and transportation sector gaining increasing traction, graphite has been named the “new oil.” The growing demand is supported by the needs of energy storage equipment production, as well as high-quality batteries, lubricants, and refractories. CYL’s product is certified as battery grade marketable as the company produces some of the purest natural graphite on the planet.

With a strong management team leveraging their significant local and Asian experience and excellent business relationships, the company operates some of the cheapest and quickest-to-market natural graphite facilities in the world, which are geographically well-positioned for the Eastern markets such as China, Japan, and Korea. In 2018, the company was named ‘Asia Pacific Mining Exploration Company of the Year 2018’ by Mines and Money (http://ibn.fm/NAutl).

The company’s industry leadership is evidenced in its Sri Lanka operations. Ceylon Graphite operates the largest land package in the country with significant evidence of past production dating back to Sri Lanka’s stint as the world’s biggest graphite producer – an excellent indicator of the presence of graphite. The company runs four sites with different degrees of completion. Last year the company’s subsidiary, Sarcon Development (Pvt) Ltd., was granted an industrial mining license category A for its K1 project at Karasnagala from the mining regulator in Sri Lanka. This is a considerable achievement as the graphite industrial mining license category A was issued only four times since the country’s independence in the ‘60s. This highest category license grants exclusive rights to mine, process, and trade in graphite mined within the specified area (http://ibn.fm/fg3v9).

CYL is focused on commercial production, constructing processing plants, and establishing long term sales contracts and joint ventures with battery and energy storage equipment manufacturers. It is expected that lithium-ion battery anode requirements will be the main driving force behind the demand for natural graphite. This production, however, requires high purity graphite – a minimum of 99.95% Cg – which CYL is capable of delivering. Its graphite can achieve 99.9997% Cg purity level (http://ibn.fm/6nBoC). Not only has the company achieved high-purity graphite results, it did so utilizing an environmentally responsible and sustainable thermal purification process devoid of dangerous and environmentally harmful acids – placing CYL at the forefront of the global graphite production map (http://ibn.fm/Tq0Cf).

With its capacity to deliver high-grade natural graphite, CYL is well-positioned to capitalize on the robust demand driven by the needs of production of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and media players. Li-ion batteries are present in over 90% of modern electronic devices, with 10 to 20 times more graphite then lithium-ion. Given the broad application of the natural graphite and its utilization in products that consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly dependent upon, the opportunities for market growth are vast. In this market, however, CYL has a unique position as the competition delivers significantly lower purity of natural graphite.

With production aimed at positioning the company as a global player, CYL is an attractive opportunity that will benefit investors with high growth potential on the tail of the robust international demand for natural graphite.

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

• Company uses strategic agreements, acquisitions, and intellectual property to achieve multiple growing verticals within global cannabis industry
• U.S. hemp industry has seen massive growth since 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp
• Experts predict CBD sector will reach $20 billion in 2024

MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC), a cannabinoid science innovator (dba Cannabis Global), is positioned at the cutting edge of the industry’s trends with its focus on polymeric nanotechnology designed to maximize bioavailability. The company plans to market and license multiple polymeric cannabinoid nanoparticle and nanofiber-based products that will offer enhanced bioavailability and release properties as well as advanced customization options. As polymer-based particles offer significant loading of active ingredients and increased flexibility and customization, MCTC believes this will allow for multiple cannabinoid combinations with unique features.

Recently, the company filed six patents (all six patents are pending approval with USPTO), of which its fourth cannabinoid delivery technology patent is the most important for cannabinoid delivery systems. This patent broadly covers many aspects of nanoparticles and nano fibers comprising one or more cannabinoids disposed at least partially within a water-soluble medium (http://ibn.fm/ggZWA).

The company’s sixth patent also pertains to delivery systems — it is for a unique dosing system that makes it possible for any manufacturer of coffee pods to add cannabinoids or other active ingredients to coffee pods with ease.

“The patent filing broadly outlines a variety of methods and technologies to be used for adding cannabinoids to single-serving coffee pods. With our system, any manufacturer of coffee pods can now produce CBD or other coffee pods with simple modification to their processes. The patent filing represents growth of our intellectual property to include broader systems for cannabinoid delivery,” MCTC CEO Arman Tabatabaei stated in a news release (http://ibn.fm/yDVqd).

Through 2020, the company plans to conduct trials on exotic and lesser-known cannabinoids like cannabinol (CBN) and THC-V, including their potential effects on appetite suppression. MCTC is also working with patent counsel to protect various other aspects of its other new technologies. The company has announced a new research project named THC-V Skinny Cannabinoid Project Varin for THC-V infusions, nanoparticles, and glycosides.

The company’s flagship beverage product line, Hemp You Can Feel(TM) is an organic, ultra-clean label line of CBD powdered drink and hemp extract mixes, including soft beverages and non-alcoholic cocktail mixers. It is carefully manufactured via a closely monitored production process from start to finish. The green coffee beans are imported, roasted, and ground on site. The product is infused with only hemp extracts, honey from organic farms, organic non-GMO starches from vegetables, and trace amounts of organic vegetable and coconut oils, a fact reflected in the price and quality of their products. The manufacturing method used is an innovative two-stage hemp extract infusion process currently Patent Pending with the U.S Patent and Trademark Office.

Hemp You Can Feel(TM) is 100% compostable within 120 days of being discarded properly. This includes the packaging, the lid, the coffee pod, and the package inserts. Each coffee pod contains at least 30 milligrams of CBD, a large number of additional hemp extract components, and no detectable THC (http://ibn.fm/PBVz3).

MCTC recently signed a distribution contract with Marijuana Company of America (OCTQB: MCOA) for the Hemp You Can Feel(TM) beverage product line and plans to extend the collaboration to other drink offerings to be introduced soon (http://ibn.fm/IuY7A). As MCOA specializes in delivering renowned brands through distributors and unique marketing strategies, the agreement is expected to bring added visibility to MCTC’s products.

As an integrated cannabis business operation and cannabinoid science innovator, MCTC Holdings is primarily focused on high-growth and high-margin sub-sectors of the cannabis and hemp industry, including multiple growing verticals in the global cannabis and industrial hemp markets via acquisitions, partnerships and the development of new intellectual property.

The U.S. hemp industry has seen massive growth since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp. The sector was worth millions just a year after federal legalization, augmented by the demand for hemp-derived CBD. According to research from BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research, the U.S. CBD market is expected to reach $20 billion in sales by 2024 (http://ibn.fm/fGdK6). Meanwhile, the global industrial hemp market is poised to grow exponentially as well — from $4.6 billion in 2019 to $26.6 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 34%, as indicated by a Research and Markets report (http://ibn.fm/jSBIt).

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MCTC are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MCTC

• SHRG announces successful presale launch of new product called ElevaciTea(TM)
• Company disrupting $80 billion U.S. coffee market with world’s first “happy coffee”
• Pursuit of happiness is hot 2020 trend; Sharing Services well-positioned with its business of elevating lives

Sharing Services Global Corporation (OTCQB: SHRG), a diversified holdings company dedicated to elevating the lives of entrepreneurs and clients, announced the release of its newest product called ElevaciTea(TM), available through its subsidiary Elevacity LLC (http://ibn.fm/ZfakV). This first-of-its kind, limited edition, vanilla-chai nootropic tea joins the company’s existing lineup of functional beverage offerings. Moreover, SHRG CEO John “JT” Thatch shared that the product’s two-day presale eclipsed all of SHRG’s prior product launches (http://ibn.fm/0Pzb0).

ElevaciTea, also called Happy Tea, is the newest product in Elevacity’s nootropic line. Nootropics are an all-natural blend of amino acids, choline and fat burners believed to improve cognitive function such as memory, creativity and/or motivation in healthy individuals. Elevacity promotes its nootropics line as an optimal formula to help deliver and elevate happiness hormones. This new tea is joining the company of a hot chocolate, a lemon-lime flavored drink, and two coffee options.

Elevacity products are sold by Elepreneurs, a growing international network of home-based entrepreneurs. Elepreneurs do not compete in the traditional direct-selling market but rather work to make competitors irrelevant, thereby succeeding in an uncontested marketplace. By selling the world’s first and only ‘happy coffee’, the company is disrupting an $80 billion U.S. coffee market that has seen substantial growth in the last two years (http://ibn.fm/bCdtX).

Those who choose to become an Elepreneur with Sharing Services commit to helping others elevate their health, wealth and happiness and, by doing so, elevate their own (http://ibn.fm/FSaeS).

Part of Sharing Services’ success is likely tied to one of this year’s hottest trends — the pursuit of happiness. For the last nine years, Shutterstock has run an annual creative trends report analyzing global and local trends that influence design aesthetics and visual culture for the coming year. The findings of 2020’s annual report yielded good news for Elevacity.

“This year’s data points toward the pursuit of meaning, happiness and opportunity in new creative projects – traits that may be reflective of the uncertainty in our climate and the year ahead,” Lou Weiss, chief marketing officer at Shutterstock, told WWD (http://ibn.fm/eQRw5).

The pursuit of happiness is on the rise. With so much negativity in the news and in the world, people want to reach for a cup of happiness. Whether through products or well-trained Elepreneurs dedicated to bringing happiness and wholeness to those they serve, Sharing Services and its Elevacity products are meeting the needs of 2020 and beyond.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SHRG are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SHRG

• The new facility is designed to demonstrate the company’s innovative Ultra Shear Technology’s ability to create CBD oil nanoemulsions of superior stability, aesthetics, and bioavailability
• Company has received orders for nine UST-based BaroShear K45 proprietary systems, with three more anticipated shortly, for an overall value of $2.4 million
• Global nanoemulsion market estimated to rise to $14.91 billion by the end of 2025

Pressure BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based instruments, consumables, and platform technology solutions to the worldwide biotechnology, biotherapeutics, and other industries, recently announced the opening of their new Ultra Shear Technology(TM) Demonstration Laboratory, located in the company’s South Easton, MA facility (http://ibn.fm/veoMI).

The main goal of the UST Demo Lab is to showcase the ability of the company’s revolutionary UST Platform to process cannabidiol (CBD) oil into water-soluble nanoemulsions of superior quality. CBD nanoemulsions are expected to be more stable and offer higher bioavailability than the standard macro and microemulsions used in the vast majority of CBD products today.

The second objective is to invite potential purchasers of the company’s BaroShear nanoemulsification system to evaluate how their CBD and other product formulations work with the company’s revolutionary UST platform. The company expects to install and invoice the initial 12 BaroShear K45 systems in the fourth quarter of 2020.

CBD and other cannabinoids are extracted from hemp in an oil form. As with any oil-based product, it is difficult for the water-based biology of the human body to access and absorb CBD molecules from relatively large hemp oil drops. This varying, poor absorption of CBD results in reduced bioavailability of the CBD molecule in the body. Low or widely varying absorption levels and bioavailability of CBD have a negative impact on the effective delivery of many CBD products’ potential benefits.

“We processed samples of CBD oil formulations from several highly interested companies over the past two months, in an effort to optimize the service we announced today,” Kenneth F. Micciche, UST Program director, stated in a news release. “The ability to showcase the UST platform in real life, and see the final product first-hand, has been shown to be vital to our marketing efforts. The opening of the UST Demo Lab is a critical accomplishment in our UST sales and marketing strategy.”

The UST Platform’s efficiency has already brought Pressure BioSciences several orders for the proprietary UST-based BaroShear K45 Systems. On January 24, the company announced it had received an order for six BaroShear K45 systems from Vegas CBD Factory, to be delivered and installed in the fourth quarter of 2020. This brings the total number of systems on order to nine and, what’s more, the company expects additional orders shortly. When these are received, the planned initial build of 12 systems will sell out with approximate total value of $2.4 million (http://ibn.fm/XpHEF).

In addition to CBD, Pressure BioSciences’ innovative pressure-based instruments are also used successfully in many different healthcare areas, such as supporting important research studies in new treatments for cancer, stroke, heart disease, infectious diseases and Alzheimer’s. UST therefore has the potential to have a significant impact in many multi-billion-dollar markets in addition to cannabis, such as cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and foods and beverages.

The company is also uniquely positioned to leverage an increasing number of opportunities on the fast-growing nanoemulsion market. According to Transparency Market Research, the market will see exponential growth over the next few years, being expected to reach $14.91 billion by the end of 2025 from $6.78 billion in 2016 (http://ibn.fm/wvCVi).

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PBIO are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/PBIO

• SPRWF to focus on accelerated near-term revenue moving forward
• Announces the launch of new brands in the Canadian market
• SPRWF well-positioned to accelerate CPG-focused transition

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a company dedicated to growing the world’s best cannabis and becoming a leader in the global cannabis industry, released its financial and operating results for 2019, noting a focus on accelerated near-term revenue growth and 17% year-over-year net revenue growth (http://ibn.fm/5985Y). The company also shared an update on its strategy and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2020.

In the announcement, Supreme Cannabis detailed how the Canadian business would benefit from its coast-to-coast sales partnership with humble+fume; the company also announced its goal of reaching near-term profitability, in part, enabled by its enhanced cost structure and accelerated revenue generating initiative. The company also highlighted that with major construction complete on its facilities, minimal capital expenditure is required moving forward. With cost optimization underway and significantly reduced capital expenditure ahead, the company is well positioned to execute moving forward. Most recently, Supreme Cannabis reported a strong liquidity position with total cash and restricted cash balance of $55 million with $35 million of undrawn capacity on the company’s credit facility.

Supreme Cannabis reiterated its strategy to transition from a business to business model to a consumer-facing premium-cannabis business. A focus on expanding its consumer-facing product portfolio is expected to drive near-term revenue with new high-quality for a variety of consumers hitting the market in the coming months. This expanded portfolio will be supported by an innovative sales model that achieves comprehensive distribution to cannabis retailers across Canada.

“As we realign our structure and expectations with the current state of the industry, I maintain my strong belief in Supreme Cannabis’ ability to drive near-term revenue growth, profitability and long-term value with new high-quality brands and products at every key price segment,” Supreme Cannabis interim president and CEO Colin Moore stated in a news release. “I’m proud of the team’s progress and difficult work rightsizing the company’s cost structure and focusing the business on near-term revenue drivers. As one of the few licensed producers with completed cultivation infrastructure and in-house, value-added processing capabilities, as well as proven premium brands in the recreational market, we are well positioned to accelerate our CPG-focused transition. Our strong liquidity position, including the credit facility arranged by a tier-one bank, further ensures we have the capital necessary to execute going forward.”

Looking forward, Supreme Cannabis plans new product launches designed to provide consumers with convenient, accessible consumption experiences. In addition, the company anticipates expanding its brand portfolio with recreational brands that address the ultra-premium and value segments. Finally, in Q3 2020, Supreme Cannabis expects to launch its first 2.0 products in the form of 7ACRES’s branded PAX ERA vaporizer pods.

The Supreme Cannabis Company is a global, diversified portfolio of distinct cannabis companies, products and brands. Since 2014, SPRWF has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing, premium, plant-driven lifestyle companies. Supreme Cannabis’ brands are backed by a focused suite of world-class operating assets that serve key functions in the value chain, including scaled cultivation, value-add processing, centralized manufacturing and product testing, and research and development.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPRWF are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPRWF

• SHRM issues almost 19 million common shares in conjunction with IPO offering; raises more than $2.8 million
• Flagship product line is Vitality Superteas, infused with proprietary formulation of artisanal mushrooms
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Good Housekeeping extol health benefits of mushrooms

Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM), a research-driven company specializing in the formulation and distribution of artisanal-mushroom health supplements, has completed its IPO and is now listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Champignon issued 18,916,667 common shares in conjunction with the IPO offering, raising $2,837,500 in gross proceeds in the market transaction (http://ibn.fm/w3zN6).

The Champignon suite of products is built around the company’s belief that mushrooms enhance the health and wellness of its consumers – a notion that appears to be well founded. Numerous research studies tout the benefits of mushrooms. Champignon is aggressively pursuing its mission of researching and distributing premium medicinal mushrooms-infused products, which target high-margin markets, as well as consumers interested in the health and wellness benefits associated with mushrooms.

“Nowadays, mushrooms are popular valuable foods because they are low in calories, carbohydrates, fat, and sodium,” states an article published by the Journal of Microbiology on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website (http://ibn.fm/KU35M). “Also, they are cholesterol-free. Besides, mushrooms provide important nutrients, including selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins, and fiber. All together with a long history as food source, mushrooms are important for their healing capacities and properties in traditional medicine. It has reported beneficial effects for health and treatment of some diseases.”

A Good Housekeeping article (http://ibn.fm/EPLPH) notes that “although white foods are often thought to be nutrient-poor, mushrooms are an exception… They contain many minerals, like selenium, potassium, copper, iron and phosphorus, that are not often found in plant-derived foods.” Given their fully loaded nutrient list, it’s no wonder mushrooms are identified as a superfood.

Capitalizing on the benefits of the mighty mushroom is Champignon Brands, which specializes in mushroom health supplements that promote holistic health and wellness. The company offers a mushroom-infused portfolio of products, including its flagship product line: Vitality Superteas. In addition, Champignon has signed an R&D agreement and product formulation partnership with Canadian-based Drip Coffee Social Ltd.

Vitality Superteas are conventional organic teas that combine a proprietary mix of artisanal mushrooms that are sold through influencer marketing on social media and online (http://ibn.fm/vUgQi). Champignon’s Superteas include Nourish Force Supertea, Mighty Recharge Supertea and Brain Enhance Supertea.

Recent research finds that the global market for functional consumer products infused with the nutritional benefits of mushrooms is projected to reach $34.3 billion by 2024 and grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 8.04% from 2019-2024 (http://ibn.fm/FmlBl). The research also sees Europe as the fastest-growing market. With its innovative product line, Champignon poses an attractive option for investors looking to break into the health and wellness beverage industry.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SHRM are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SHRM

• CIIX CEO discusses numerous health benefits of company’s CBD-based products during MoneyTV interview
• Company has engaged in international campaign in China, the U.S. to raise awareness of CBD oil’s myriad benefits
• CIIX is a compelling investment with tremendous opportunities in an enormous, untapped CBD Chinese market

Founded in 1999, ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is an established financial-information platform for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and China. Recognizing significant opportunities offered by the nascent cannabis industry, the California-based company has leveraged its financial expertise to establish itself as a leader in China’s massive yet untapped cannabidiol (CBD) market.

China’s changing CBD laws can create volatility for CBD companies. However, those laws don’t apply to hemp-based CBD cosmetics, which are fully legal in China, Japan and the United States. Because CIIX is only involved in CBD cosmetics, the company remains unaffected by the changing regulations and is able to operate in a stable environment.

In a recent interview with MoneyTV’s Donald Baillargeon (http://ibn.fm/Z0MxX), CIIX CEO Warren Wang talked about the wide range of potential health benefits offered by the company’s CBD-based products. CIIX offers these CBD-based products through its subsidiary CBD Biotech and targets the massive Chinese market, where possible benefits of CBD oil have not yet been widely recognized. With a growing number of Chinese people becoming aware of these numerous health benefits, the time is ideal to promote hemp-based products as an option in dealing with outbreaks like the coronavirus. CBD Biotech already provides products on the market that may support those who wish to protect themselves and loved ones. Oils, soaps and cosmetics have the potential to help safeguard against the virus, said Wang.

CIIX has embarked on an international campaign to promote the benefits of the company’s CBD-based products, information that is particularly relevant in today’s environment where coronavirus is spreading around the world at an increasing speed. “We are, first of all, doing a radio show on Chinese AM 1300,” Wang noted. “Secondly, we did an infomercial article on one of the Chinese public WeChat groups. And thirdly, we did another infomercial on a New York radio show. We started creating some kind of awareness campaign for CBD oil. It’s a huge, huge market.”

Speaking about CIIX’s current efforts to promote the power of CBD oil, Wang announced that the company entered a deal with Vitamist, an organization that produces premium-quality supplements for health-conscious consumers. “Our company is very helpful for Chinese people,” added Wang. “I see tremendous opportunities here within the next three to six months to spread our word, create a community and then sell our products on CBDoil.com.”

With a decades-long successful track record, a robustly diversified business model and increased demand globally for its health and wellness products, CIIX is a compelling investment opportunity for investors seeking to harness the benefits of high potential companies.

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

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