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Artificial Intelligence #AI in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027 SPONSOR: Loop Insights $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:57 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027

Artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027
The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel
This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence

LONDON, July 22, 2020 – According to a new market research report “Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market by Product, Application (Predictive Merchandizing, Programmatic Advertising), Technology (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing), Deployment (Cloud, On-Premises), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by Meticulous Research®, the artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027.

Over the past few years, digital technologies are being embedded into core value-generation processes in society and businesses by creating innovation. The growing number of millennials with their inclination towards digital-first approaches is putting organizations under constant pressure to innovate; thus, making artificial intelligence a top priority for retail businesses. Various well-established retailers are struggling with increasing cost, dissatisfied customers, declining sales, and upstart competition. Implementing artificial intelligence in retail creates new opportunities and capabilities for retailers by leveraging new possibilities, fastening processes, and making organizations adaptable to changes in the future. Realizing the fact, retail companies are investing in billions to reap benefits of AI technology and improve profitability of their businesses. Strong participation of industry players in leveraging AI technology is reshaping the technology landscape of the retail industry.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market

The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel. This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence. Therefore, retailers are using the e-commerce platform and online marketplaces to capitalize on this changing trend. Owing to the increased customer preference for online retailing, organizations working in the retail segment are progressively adopting AI solutions to improve efficiency and productivity of operations. Retailers are using online platforms for personalized and improved customer engagement, inventory management, supply chain management, programmatic advertising, smart recommendations, and chatbots, among others. The current situation offers an opportunity for organizations to scale up capabilities, such as voice commerce, to strengthen engagement.

However, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, consumer spending patterns across several categories are shifting dramatically. Many leading retail players are eying this crisis as a new opportunity for restructuring and revisiting their existing strategies along with an advanced product portfolio. The situation has been evolving in unpredictable ways, and companies operating in this market are doing tremendous work by adapting to a new reality, anticipating and planning for various scenarios.

The global artificial intelligence in retail market study presents historical market data (2018 & 2019), estimated current data (2020), and forecasts for 2027. The market is segmented on the basis of product, application, technology, retail, and geography.

Based on product offering, the solutions segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly attributed to the growing adoption of AI-powered solutions and applications by retailers across the globe to identify personalized customer needs, reduce shrinkage by improving loss prevention at point-of-sale, and enhance customer engagement experience. However, the services segment is estimated to witness rapid growth during the forecast period. The retail industry is becoming fast-paced and more complex from a technology standpoint than ever before. Business owners in the retail industry are looking to outsource their IT services to ease the pressures of managing an increasingly complicated internal network. With managed services and professional services, retailers are improving margins, improve overall security, increase up-time, employee productivity, and delivering better customer experiences, ultimately contributing to the rapid growth in demand for AI services for retail industry.

Based on learning technology, the machine learning segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to the increasing use of machine learning technology in customer experience management, customer behavior tracking, and predictive merchandising. Moreover, this segment is also poised to register high growth rate during the forecast period, which is attributed to rise in awareness amongst the retailers to make data driven decisions in order to ensure competitive edge in the retail industry.

Based on deployment type, the cloud deployment segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to decrease in the cost of cloud-enabled technology deployment and growing usage of learning analytics. In addition, increasing awareness for cloud computing technologies, increasing number of consumers using online platforms for shopping, and growing interest towards cloud-based solutions are contributing to the growth of this segment during the forecast period.

Based on application, the predictive merchandising segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in the retail market in 2020. The large share of this segment is mainly attributed to the growing need of retailers to maintain a competitive edge in a fast-growing marketplace by implementing proactive methods of harnessing new and extensive data sources in unique ways by adopting predictive merchandising. Moreover, predictive merchandising application is also expected to register a strong growth over the coming years as well. It can provide retailers with valuable customer insights including recognizing high-value customers, their motives behind the purchase, their buying pattern behaviors, and which are the best channels to market to them and when. This can help retailers to boost their sales and hence, driving the demand in the market over the coming years.

Based on end user, the food & groceries segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly due to the increasing consumer spending, incorporation of advanced technologies, and need to address consumer demand & enhance consumer experience. This segment is also expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period in the market.

Geographically, North America is estimated to command the largest share of the global artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. The large share of this region is primarily attributed to the factors such as high adoption of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural learning programming (NLP); existence of major artificial intelligence technology players & start-ups; increasing usage of internet access; growth in confidence by e-commerce enterprises for providing better shopping customer experience; and digitization across the retail industry in this region. However, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period as the region is experiencing notable growth across all fronts including internet infrastructure, economic growth, spending capabilities, and demand for consumer products. Owing to the government initiatives, the growth of e-commerce in countries including China and India, and growing investments in AI technology for improved productivity and real-time inventory management are contributing to the growth of the AI market for retail industry in this region. Furthermore, the factors such as developing internet & connectivity infrastructure, growing adoption of AI-based solutions & services among retailers, and increasing digitalization are also driving the market growth in this region.

The report also includes an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by the leading market participants in the industry over the past 4-5 years. The AI in retail market has witnessed number of agreements, collaborations, and partnerships in recent years. The global artificial intelligence in retail market is consolidated and dominated by few major players, namely Amazon.com, Inc. (U.S.), Google LLC (U.S.), IBM Corporation (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), Microsoft Corporation (U.S.), Nvidia Corporation (U.S.), Oracle Corporation (U.S.), SAP SE (Germany), Salesforce.com, Inc. (U.S.), and BloomReach, Inc. (U.S.) along with several local and regional players.

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Plant-Based Foods on Course to Become an $85 Billion Market Opportunity – Else Nutrition $BABY.ca $KMB $BMY $ABT $WYE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:46 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

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“Even after the highest panic-buying period, plant-based foods growth remains strong, proving that this industry has staying power.”
Better, the market shows no signs of slowing.
By 2025, the market could be worth well over $27.9 billion, according to Markets and Markets.
Better still, UBS analysts say the alternative meat market could grow 28% a year to $85 billion in the next 10 years, as reported by Business Insider.

By: Baystreet Staff

Plant-based food demand is just beginning to outpace total food sales. “This new data shows that consumers are turning to plant-based food options now more than ever,” said Julie Emmett, senior director of retail partnerships at the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). “Even after the highest panic-buying period, plant-based foods growth remains strong, proving that this industry has staying power.” Better, the market shows no signs of slowing. By 2025, the market could be worth well over $27.9 billion, according to Markets and Markets. Better still, UBS analysts say the alternative meat market could grow 28% a year to $85 billion in the next 10 years, as reported by Business Insider. Euromonitor estimates that the market for plant-based foods could be worth $2.5 billion by 2023, reports CNBC. It’s all creating sizable opportunity for companies such as Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BABY)(OTCQX: BABYF)(FSE:0YL), Burcon NutraScience Corp. (TSX:BU)(OTC:BUROF), Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND), United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), and SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL).

Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BABY)(OTCQX: BABYF)(FSE:0YL) BREAKING NEWS: Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. announces the online product launch of its Else Plant-Based Complete Toddler Nutrition, the first fully certified USDA Organic, Clean Label, Plant-Based, Soy-Free nutritional drink for toddlers. Made with ingredients, vitamins and minerals that help support growth and development after a baby’s first year. Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition is the only globally-patented, real alternative for babies beyond the first year – including those with milk intolerances/sensitivities, those looking to avoid dairy and soy, and for all families looking for a clean, plant-based option for their children.

Dairy-free, soy-free, corn syrup-free, gluten-free and non-GMO, Else Nutrition is a unique globally patented combination of whole-plant organic ingredients – almonds buckwheat and tapioca. This combination meets the gold standard equivalent of human milk nutritional composition values, based on WHO international standards, among others. Else Plant- Nutrition meets the strictest regulatory requirements and the highest nutrition standards, providing a full essential amino acid profile and a clean source of protein. It is manufactured in an infant grade U.S. manufacturing site and endorsed by a board of leading U.S. and international pediatricians and nutritionists.

“We are thrilled that today marks a huge leap forward in plant-based alternatives in the baby and toddler category,” said Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. “For more than 120 years, cow’s milk and soy have dominated. After seven years of R&D, we are finally able to offer something else to parents and bring a real, clean label alternative to families across North America, so that they will never have to compromise on the health and nutrition of their toddler again.”

Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers is minimally processed. Else intends for all its future products to meet this standard. With more than seven years of research and development, Else’s breakthrough process creates nutrition products from whole plants without altering their chemistry or using highly-processed extracts, or harsh chemicals. Through this disruptive process, Else is able to maximize the nutritional value and minimize environmental impact.

Additionally, Else Nutrition’s innovation pipeline includes a breakthrough, plant-based, clean label infant formula for babies 0-12 months. It is anticipated to launch in approximately two years, currently on its pathway for final FDA approval.

Beyond the brand’s Advisory Board of Pediatricians and nutritionists, Else has already captured the attention of many influential mothers, such as Hilaria Baldwin. As a mother of four with the fifth on the way, Hilaria came across Else as she searched for nutrition products for her toddler Romeo. After using the product, Hilaria decided to partner with Else to support its product launch.

Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers is now available at elsenutrition.com, currently priced at $36 for a single 22 oz. powder canister and $136 for a 4-pack. The product will also be offered on Amazon.com later this month and in select retail chains sometime during Q4 2020.

Disruptive, ‘Beyond Organic’Production Process — Else products are minimally processed, using the cleanest production process in the infant nutrition industry. Else’s ‘Beyond Organic’ disruptive manufacturing process transforms whole plants to tasty toddler nutrition, without using highly-processed extracts or derivatives, harsh chemicals, or high-fructose corn syrup. Changing only the texture of the plants, and never the fundamental chemistry, allowing for more of the nutrients that nature intended to nourish the child.

Other related developments from around the markets include:

Burcon NutraScience Corp. (TSX:BU)(OTC:BUROF), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2020. “Fiscal 2020 was truly a transformational year for Burcon,” said Johann F. Tergesen, Burcon’s president and chief executive officer, adding, “Coming out of the year, we have a strong balance sheet, we established the Merit Functional Foods joint venture and we partnered with Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world. Through the Merit Foods joint venture, we are well advanced in building a state-of-the-art production facility to produce our unique pea and canola proteins as well as our new protein blends. The production facility, which is on track to be completed in Q4 2020, will be the only commercial facility in the world with the capability to produce non-GMO food grade canola proteins.”

Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) a leader in plant-based meat reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2020. Net revenues increased 69% to $113.3 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $67.3 million in the year-ago period. Growth in net revenues was primarily due to an increase in volume sold, partially offset by lower net price per pound driven by the Company’s strategic investments in promotional activity intended to encourage greater consumer trial. Growth in volume sold was driven mainly by increased retail channel sales, resulting from distribution gains both domestically and abroad, higher sales velocities at existing retail customers, and contribution from new product introductions. During the quarter, increased retail channel sales were partially offset by a reduction in foodservice channel sales as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), North America’s premier and largest food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to a diverse and expansive customer base, issued the following statement regarding the long-term labor agreement that it has reached with Teamsters Local 414 (“Local 414”) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jill Sutton, UNFI’s Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, commented: “We’re very pleased that Teamsters Local 414 has ratified a new long-term labor agreement for our distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. UNFI’s four-year contract with Local 414 maintains competitive benefit and wage terms in line with other facilities in the Midwest. The contract also includes language updates that afford UNFI the flexibility it needs to operate and succeed as a competitive distribution business in today’s landscape. We believe this resolution is a positive development for UNFI, our valued associates in Fort Wayne and our customers.

SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, organic ingredient sourcing and production, and fruit-based foods and beverages, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2020. “We delivered another strong quarter, doubling adjusted EBITDA over the prior year for the third consecutive quarter. We believe our turnaround efforts have now taken root, setting us up for more consistent revenue and profitability growth going forward. The quarter represented a powerful combination of strong execution and favorable underlying category trends. Each of our three segments produced revenue growth and expanded gross margin during the second quarter,” said Joe Ennen, Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta. “Our growth continues to be led by our #1 focus area, which is plant-based foods and beverages. Despite the negative impact on volumes in the foodservice channel, as a result of COVID-19, we still produced 10% growth on an adjusted basis. This growth and our ability to offset COVID-19 impacts are a direct reflection of the strength of our plant-based platform. We are extremely bullish on our plant-based opportunity including a robust sales pipeline and incremental capacity expected to come on-line in the fourth quarter of this year.”

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Source: https://www.baystreet.ca/stockstowatch/8502/Plant-Based-Foods-on-Course-to-Become-an-85-Billion-Market-Opportunity

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Avicanna $AVCN.ca Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update $WEED.ca $CL.ca $HEXO.ca $RWB.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:36 AM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

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Successfully launched advanced “medical cannabis 2.0” products under RHO Phyto™ brand nation-wide in Canada through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart
Revenue increase of 172% from $260,903 in Q1 2020 to $709,468 in Q2 2020, and a substantial increase from $16,571 in Q2 2019, coupled with 8% cost reduction from Q1 2020, and 31% cost reduction from Q2 2019
Continued to fortify cannabinoid research and clinical leadership position in Canada with advancements with several collaborations with world class institutions including the MC-RWE by UHN

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2020 – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Aras Azadian, Chief Executive Officer of Avicanna, commented “We continued to make strategic, scientific and commercial progress during the quarter while optimizing our global operations, which is demonstrated through quarter to quarter revenue increases and cost reductions. We are at an inflection point where our differentiated and advanced product lines are commencing sales in major markets and we are demonstrating evidence of our diversified business model which is comprised of seeds, API, advanced finished products, and royalties from intellectual property. Furthermore, we continue to fortify our thought leadership position within the medical community in Canada with various world class research collaborations, which now include the strategically significant real-world evidence trials on our RHO Phyto products available in the Canadian market.”

First Quarter Financial and Operational Highlights

The Company continued to make strides in its strategic commercial initiatives, leading to an increase in revenues of 172% from $260,903 in the first quarter of 2020 to $709,468 in the second quarter of 2020, and an increase of 4,181% from $16,571 in the second quarter of 2019. In addition, the Company was able to reduce general and administrative costs by approximately 8% from $3,185,943 in the first quarter of 2020 to $2,924,462 in the second quarter of 2020 and a decrease of 31% from $4,243,276 in the second quarter of 2019. The Company has approximately $3.9M of inventory available for sale.

	Three Month
	Q2 2020	Q1 2020	Q2 2019
Revenue	$709,486	$260,903	$16,571
G&A	$2,924,462	$3,185,943	$4,243,276

The Company announced the co-development of a cannabinoid-based product for treatment of COVID-19 related lung inflammation in partnership with the University of Toronto, with additional support and funding from the Mitacs Accelerate Program grant (the “Mitacs Grant“). Dr. Christine Allen is a global leader in the research and development of pharmaceutical formulations and for the past three years, Avicanna and Dr. Christine Allen’s research group (“CARG“) have developed novel cannabinoid-based products for commercialization. The combined expertise of Avicanna and CARG will fast-track the development of advanced pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoids and their route to market.
The Company announced the successful registration of the Company’s initial line of products for its CBD-based derma-cosmetic product line, Pura H&W, in the European Union. The Company is anticipating the commercial launch of its Pura H&W line in the United Kingdom in the third quarter of 2020. Avicanna successfully met all regulatory requirements of the European Commission’s Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (the “CPNP“). In addition to the clinical studies conducted on two of the registered products, Avicanna has provided the CPNP with long-term stability studies on these initial SKUs along with primary skin irritation evaluations for the entire portfolio in order to certify the safety and stability of the Pura H&W formulations.
Through its genetics and seed division, Avesta Genetica, Avicanna completed its first industrial-scale seed harvest in Colombia. Approximately 80 million premium and feminized cannabigerol (“CBG“) dominant seeds were successfully harvested. The seeds have been tested for germination and attained feminization rates of 99%, which are considered premium within the global seed market. The seeds will be utilized for sales, exports, and local production. Additionally, the Company’s first ever export of hemp seeds (genetics) was approved by the Colombian government, which was also the first export of cannabis or hemp seeds in Colombian history.
The Company entered a strategic manufacturing and intellectual property (“IP“) licensing agreement with MediPharm Labs Inc. (“MediPharm“). Under the terms of the agreement, MediPharm will use its manufacturing capabilities under its Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP“) certification in Canada to produce Avicanna’s advanced RHO Phyto medical cannabis products, and Pura H&W topicals for sale by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. The partnership provides Avicanna with a route to market for Canadian and international sales, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing for clinical trials with its Canadian research hospital collaborators. Additionally, Avicanna will grant MediPharm a license to use proprietary Avicanna formulations to develop additional white label branded products for the domestic and international market. MediPharm’s pharmaceutical and GMP-certified manufacturing capabilities and its international supply chain capabilities will be leveraged to produce and deliver the proprietary finished products to partners worldwide.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement for approximately $2.56 million, issuing 3,200,000 units at a price of $0.80 per unit. The financing primarily included strategic partners, including Tasly International Capital Limited, a division of Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., a large healthcare and pharmaceutical group in China.
The Company reduced its operating cash outflows by approximately 40%, for the six months ending June 30, 2020, compared to the six months ending June 30, 2019.

Recent Developments

The Company’s RHO Phyto medical cannabis products launched on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers portal, commencing with the “Micro Drop” oil formulations. Micro Drop oil formulations are the first of the RHO Phyto formulary of advanced medical cannabis products available for patients and health care practitioners on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers platform. This product line includes advanced formulations under the “Cannabis 2.0” regulations that have undergone years of research and development and been manufactured under GMP standards by MediPharm. RHO Phyto sublingual sprays and topical products are expected to be available through the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers platform in the third quarter of 2020, with capsules to follow in the fourth quarter. Medical Cannabis by Shoppers is a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.
On August 11, 2020, the Company announced a strategic partnership with Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (“RWB”), a multi-state operator active in the U.S. cannabis and hemp sectors, for the distribution of and commercialization of Pura H&W Hemp-Derived CBD-Based Topical Products in the United States. RWB will pay Avicanna an upfront fee in the amount of CAD$250,000 in cash, along with minimum purchase requirements, including the purchase of USD$250,000 worth of product within the first six months of the term, for the rights to be the exclusive distributor of Avicanna’s Pura H&W branded cosmetic products in the US. Under the agreement, RWB also has the right to purchase Avicanna’s cosmetic products for distribution into the US and certain other territories under brands of RWB’s choosing. The initial product offerings under the agreement will include body and face lotions, cosmetic creams, gels and serums, as well as soaps and bath bombs.
Avicanna, in collaboration with CARG at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto, was awarded additional non-dilutive funding in the form of a peer-reviewed grant by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (“NSERC“) to develop a cannabinoid-based formulation for the treatment of COVID-19 related lung inflammation. This peer reviewed grant provides funding support in addition to the recently awarded Mitacs Grant.
In collaboration with Dr. Jibran Khokhar, an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, Avicanna was also awarded a two-year NSERC Alliance grant to evaluate the neurobiological underpinnings of cannabis toxicosis in a preclinical model, and to test the potential efficacy of Avicanna’s naturally-derived cannabinoids and formulations for treatment of tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC“) overdose.
In anticipation of the launch of the RHO Phyto product line in Canada, Avicanna hosted its third annual symposium, “Medical Cannabis 2.0”, on July 21^st, 2020 through a virtual format. The presentations focused on the evolution of medical cannabis including the Avicanna led advancements in R&D for novel cannabinoid delivery forms and formulations. Presenters including Dr. Ruth Ross (Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Senior Scientist, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and Dr. Hance Clarke (Staff Anesthesiologist, Director Pain Services, Director Good Hope Ehlers Danlos Clinic, Medical Director of The Pain Research Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto). Over 1,000 participants attended the symposium.
Avicanna announced that its RHO Phyto line of products will be participating in a Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence (“MC-RWE“) clinical study at the University Health Network (“UHN“) in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. The study will be led by Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Services at Toronto General Hospital, and will examine the efficacy of a select group of medical cannabis products including Avicanna’s RHO Phyto line of products on patient reported outcomes of pain, sleep and anxiety. All products used in MC-RWE must complete analytical testing through select testing laboratories and entered through the TruTrace StrainSecure™ platform. This provides Avicanna with a second commercial channel to the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers portal for its medical products to UHN, which is Canada’s largest network of research hospitals and doctors.

Summary of Operations ($CDN)

	Three Months Ended	Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2020	June 30, 2019	June 30, 2020	June 30, 2019

	$	$	$	$
Revenues	709,468	16,571	970,371	40,594
Inventory Production Costs expensed to Cost of Sales	(133,481)	–	(234,288)	–
Fair value changes in biological assets included in inventory sold	(540,884)	–	(569,552)	–
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets	(88,849)	–	1,827,271	–
General and administrative	2,924,462	4,243,276	6,110,405	6,930,482
Share-based compensation	1,277,770	674,929	1,615,962	1,719,568
Depreciation and amortization	330,685	128,822	839,828	185,117
Impairment of goodwill	686,845	–	686,845	–
Total Expenses	(5,219,762)	(5,047,027)	(9,253,040)	(8,835,167)
Other income (loss)	(2,372,674)	522,257	(2,496,480)	400,898
Net loss before taxes	(7,646,182)	(4,508,199)	(9,755,718)	(8,393,675)
Future income tax recovery	–	–	–	–
Net loss after taxes	(7,646,182)	(4,508,199)	(9,755,718)	(8,393,675)
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding – basic and diluted	24,889,167	18,139,300	24,345,387	16,825,405
Loss per share – basic and diluted	(0.36)	(0.25)	(0.48)	(0.49)

Summary of Balance Sheet ($CDN)

	As at June 30, 2020	As at December 31, 2019

Assets	$	$
Cash	81,697	441,757
Amounts receivable	1,428,490	1,202,924
Prepaid assets	930,962	704,632
Biological assets	31,285	117,367
Inventory	3,926,691	1,484,371
Right to use asset	441,581	539,710
Property and equipment	20,990,033	22,622,322
Intangible assets	10,686,561	11,063,900
Derivative asset	1,500,574	3,780,000
Investments	72	72
Goodwill	2,520,382	3,207,227
Total Assets	42,538,328	45,164,282
Liabilities and Equity
Amounts payable	6,335,553	5,177,634
Due to related party	2,249,862	3,319,116
Convertible debentures	742,810	715,626
Derivative liability	825	23,434
Lease liability	464,691	555,339
Term loan	–	–
Deferred revenue	3,228,592	3,323,518
Deferred tax liability	2,173,834	2,173,834
Total Liabilities	15,196,167	15,288,501
Shareholder’s equity	27,342,161	29,875,781
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity	42,538,328	45,164,282

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

Pura H&W: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
RHO Phyto: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at [email protected].

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Avicanna’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Avicanna’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but is not limited to, the ability of the combined expertise of the Company and CARG to fast-track the development of advanced pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoids and their route to market, the ability of the Company to certify the safety and stability of the Pura H&W formulations not yet registered with the CPNP, the ability of the Company to sell, export and use CBG seeds for local production in Colombia, the ability of the Company to sell the RHO Phyto products in Canada and internationally, the ability of the Company to manufacture pharmaceutical grade products for clinical trials in Canada, and that the RHO Phyto sublingual spray and topical products will be available through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers in Q3 2020 and that capsules will be available for sale through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers in Q4 2020.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Avicanna is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Avicanna to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Avicanna has made certain assumptions.

Among others, the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets in which the Company operates; adverse changes in applicable laws; adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws, including those related to taxation; increasing costs of compliance with extensive government regulation; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; risks related to licensing, including the ability to obtain the requisite licenses or renew existing licenses for the Company’s proposed operations; dependence upon third party service providers, skilled labor and other key inputs; risks inherent in the agricultural and retail business; intellectual property risks; risks related to litigation; dependence upon senior management; and the other risks disclosed in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020 filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Avicanna Inc.

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NCAA Division 1 Big East Conference Invites Loop Insights $MTRX.ca to Present Contact Tracing Solutions to Support Safe Resumption of Schools, Stadiums and Facilities $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:27 AM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

Announced it has been invited to present its contact tracing solutions to the Athletic Directors of the 11 NCAA Division 1 Schools of the Big East Conference (“Big East”), for the purposes of supporting resumption plans that provide a safe environment for students, faculty, athletes, fans and staff
On August 12th, Big East announced the postponement of its fall sports season out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the coronavirus pandemic
Moreover, Big East has yet to determine whether winter and spring sports will take place as scheduled and is in search of safety processes and protocols that will provide for the safe resumption of athletic events

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 17, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (TSXV: MTRX) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce it has been invited to present its contact tracing solutions to the Athletic Directors of the 11 NCAA Division 1 Schools of the Big East Conference (“Big East”), for the purposes of supporting resumption plans that provide a safe environment for students, faculty, athletes, fans and staff.

BIG EAST HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS ONE OF NATION’S EXCEPTIONAL CONFERENCES

The Big East Conference’s member schools include Villanova University, Georgetown University and St. John’s University and represent more than 150,000 students. Big East institutions are located in the nation’s largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Since the relaunch of the Big East in 2013, it has sponsored championship competition in ten men’s and twelve women’s NCAA sanctioned sports, producing 12 national champions.

POSTPONEMENT OF BIG EAST FALL SPORTS SEASON UNTIL SAFE PROCESSES AND PROTOCOLS CAN BE ESTABLISHED

On August 12th, Big East announced the postponement of its fall sports season out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, Big East has yet to determine whether winter and spring sports will take place as scheduled and is in search of safety processes and protocols that will provide for the safe resumption of athletic events.

Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated”It is both an extraordinary honour and a testament to the reputation of our contact tracing technology to be invited to present our solutions to the head Athletic Directors of The Big East Conference. Though our presentation is being made to the Athletic Directors for the purposes of supporting the resumption of athletic events, our solutions will apply to the entirety of the campus, student body, faculty and facilities to expedite physical attendance and related economic activities.”

LOOP CONTACT TRACING SOLUTION PROVIDES NCAA CONFERENCES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTART CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY

In 2013, Big East forged a landmark, long-term broadcast partnership with FOX Sports in a 12-year, $500 million television contract. FOX’s comprehensive coverage of BIG EAST men’s basketball includes the broadcast of all regular-season games on FOX, FS1, or FS2, as well as the BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden, college basketball’s longest-running postseason conference tournament.

The postponement of the falls sports season represents a significant loss of important incomes to all members of Big East, who are in need of solutions that not only support a safe environment for fans, staff and athletes, but also optimize their revenue streams that warrant the restart of operations. Loop effectively solves both of these problems with their leading contact tracing solutions providing the comfort necessary to put on events. With fans streaming into these events, Loop’s contactless, artificial intelligence marketing solutions will provide personalized promotions and targeted engagement, leading to higher conversions and transaction revenue at all of our events.

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About Loop Insights

Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

Forward-Looking Statements/Information:

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Loop’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and competition from other industry participants, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Loop believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, Loop does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of Loop should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that Loop will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives.

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

SOURCE LOOP Insights Inc.

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Loop Insights Inc., Rob Anson, CEO, T: +1 877-754-5336 Ext. 4, E: [email protected]; LOOP Website: www.loopinsights.ai, Facebook: @LoopInsights, Twitter: @LoopInsights, LinkedIn: @LoopInsightsCopyright CNW Group 2020

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VIDEO: Red Light Holland $TRIP.ca #Psychedelics Will Be Hitting The Shelves Soon, Followed By Production of 100,000 Grams Of Magic Truffles

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:02 PM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

The dawn of the psychedelics industry could not have come at a more needed time for humanity, as global events have served to exacerbate mental health issues related to anxiety and depression. Investors will need help identifying best of breed psychedelics companies and a review of the Red Light Holland story is all you need to know about where the Company is going.

Red Light Holland (TRIP:CSE) is a psychedelics company focused on the development of premium “magic” truffles in the Netherlands. More than just lip service the Company already has these two very strong pillars in place:

TEAM – In order to help guide the company’s development and operations in the psychedelics space, TRIP has signed former Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton as chair of its advisory board and Former Canadian Health Minister, Tony Clement, as Senior Advisor. Company President Hans Derix is a native of the Netherlands and an expert in the space with over a decade of accomplished experience.

BUSINESS – The Company’s recreational brand of magic truffles are expected to be sold in the Netherlands through existing Smart Shops by mid-September, as well as, its e-commerce platform through microdose packs. To this end, TRIP has already commenced growing its first crop of magic truffles months ahead of schedule. The initial batch of approximately 100,000 grams of magic truffles available in late October, 2020.

As if that wasn’t enough, TRIP has also produced a virtual reality experience for prospective customers who want to experience the effects of their products before actually trying it. The AGORACOM thesis of small cap wealth this decade is the convergence of emerging technologies – but even we didn’t foresee the explosive intersection of virtual reality and psychedelics!

If you believe in the future of Psychedelics and Psilocybin in particular, then this interview with Todd Shapiro, CEO of Red Light Holland will be a TRIP.

Watch this interview or listen by Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify or your favourite podcaster.

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Future #Chelsea stars use augmented reality #AR app to supplement training SPONSOR: Imagine AR $IP.ca $IPNFF $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:25 PM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

SPONSOR: Imagine AR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF:OTCQB) is an Augmented Reality platform that allows businesses to easily launch AR campaigns. Clients Include: NBA Sacramento Kings, Mall of America, AT&T Shape and The Basketball Hall of Fame. The company recently announced partnership with Engaged Nation, an award winning leader in digital engagement marketing for casinos in addition to a collaboration with Music Superstar Flo Rida Learn More.

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Future Chelsea stars use augmented reality app to supplement training

Chelsea’s stars of tomorrow are already honing their skills by using the Blues’ groundbreaking new augmented reality mobile phone app.

The Stamford Bridge club’s junior academy players are using the Perfect Play app to supplement their training.

Academy graduate Reece James has provided the first digital masterclass for the tool that is now available for anyone to download.

24 hours have passed since the official launch of Perfect Play and we’re so overwhelmed by the support and amazing comments! There’s so much more to come from Perfect Play! Download today and #TrainWithTheBest
Download here: https://t.co/nEEQ3LY40V pic.twitter.com/P0yT5jIegv
— Perfect Play (@PerfectPlay) August 13, 2020

The new app uses video tracking technology to map the user’s space and return inch-perfect data on performance and ability in a host of individual or team challenges.

Chelsea’s academy staff and developers have worked since December 2018 on a product launched this week, one which they believe can take youth training to a whole new digital level.

Chelsea Under-11s head coach Sam Page has helped stars like Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham through the Stamford Bridge ranks and has taken a lead role on the new app.

“We’ve actually already used the app with our academy players and it’s been a really interesting part of our home learning programmes that we developed during the course of the pandemic lockdown,” Page told the PA news agency.

“It presented a really exciting opportunity for us with Perfect Play, and we offered the testing version of the app to our academy players from the Under-Nines to Under-13s as part of their home learning programme.

“They tested it for us and had it as part of their programme, so we had some really nice feedback and were able to make some refinements off the back of that.

“And moving forward we’re really keen for it to be a supplementary part of the programme for the youngest age groups that we only see on a part-time basis.

“Our goal is to remain at the forefront of what’s happening in global academy football, we always aspire to be world-leading.

It’s been fantastic working on this project for the past 18months. I am now really excited to see where we go next. https://t.co/o0h7pswPpy
— Sam Page (@sampage1871) August 12, 2020

“Our head of youth development Neil Bath really drives us as coaches to think in a fully-integrated fashion, and about all the technologies that come with that.

“Perfect Play is a really good example of how as coaches we can think about what technology can do to enhance our coaching practice.”

Manager Frank Lampard awarded a record number of senior debuts to home-grown stars in his first season at the Stamford Bridge helm.

Page admitted his own pride at seeing such a bumper crop of academy graduates, especially when witnessing England midfielder Mount hit the net in the 1-1 home draw with Leicester at the start of the campaign.

“There is immense pride in seeing a lot of our lads playing at Stamford Bridge,” said Page.

“For me the memory of Mason scoring against Leicester in the first game, I’ve been to many games at Stamford Bridge but that’s a very special memory for me.

“We talk to our players about it now, about the pathway and the expectations that Frank has, and the things he talks to us as academy staff about; the commitment, hard work, dedication, all of those core fundamental skills that we’ve also tried to embed in the Perfect Play app.” Stars like Mason Mount, pictured, were helped through Chelsea’s academy by Sam Page, one of the key contributors to the club’s new training app (Alastair Grant/NMC Pool)

Product owner Steve Didd will continue to work with Chelsea on refining an app he believes can help radically alter general sports training.

“Technology is going to be hugely influential in terms of how people train, and it’s something we’re hugely excited about delivering within Perfect Play,” Didd told the PA news agency.

“Our goal with the product is to make kids better footballers, and this technology enables us to show them they are getting better, because it captures their performances.

“Kids are very tech savvy now, but this should be extremely intuitive to set up and use and we believe it’s going to become an essential part of football training moving forwards.

“We’re taking elite academy methodologies that have been developed over decades, digitising that, and allowing kids to have that same kind of training, that wouldn’t be accessible elsewhere. So it’s there to help kids improve and gain the edge.

“We already have a masterclass in the app with Reece James.

“We’re heavily involved with the first-team men and women as well as the academy kids who feature. And we’ll be doing more masterclasses with players from both the men’s and women’s team.”

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2020/08/13/future-chelsea-stars-use-augmented-reality-app-to-supplement-training/

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Datametrex $DM.ca Secures $2.3M Contract

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:07 AM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

Entered into an additional sales agreement for approximately $2.3M with Lotte Home Shopping Co. Ltd., bringing the total gross sales to $3.3M this year so far
LOTTE Home Shopping operates large retail stores and department stores in various countries like Japan, South Korea, China, and Vietnam
Datametrex is continuously working with the various divisions of LOTTE as a preferred vendor
LOTTE Group is the fifth-largest conglomerate in Korea with annual revenues of approximately USD 60 billion, consisting of over 90 business divisions.

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2020 — Datametrex AI Limited (the “Company” or “Datametrex“) (TSXV: DM, FSE: D4G, OTC: DTMXF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an additional sales agreement for approximately $2.3M with Lotte Home Shopping Co. Ltd. (“LOTTE”), bringing the total gross sales to $3.3M this year so far.

LOTTE Home Shopping operates large retail stores and department stores in various countries like Japan, South Korea, China, and Vietnam.

Datametrex is continuously working with the various divisions of LOTTE as a preferred vendor. Datametrex has demonstrated to be a quality, reliable, and trustworthy partner, with an opportunity to grow within the 934 companies in the LOTTE family.

“At Datametrex, we continue our efforts to facilitate ground-breaking technologies to companies across the globe. We pride ourselves in providing tools that our clients can use to visualize their customer and stakeholder data in order to make predictive analyses, mitigate risk, and improve their bottom line,” stated Marshall Gunter, CEO of Datametrex.

Datametrex plans to deliver the contract in August with full payment in September 2020.

Datametrex is also pleased to share that the Company has won a tender from LOTTE Property and Development Co. Ltd. for approximately $100K.

About LOTTE Group

LOTTE Group is the fifth-largest conglomerate in Korea with annual revenues of approximately USD 60 billion, consisting of over 90 business divisions. LOTTE is engaged in diverse industries that include hotels, resorts, fast food, beverages, retail, financial services, heavy chemicals, electronics, IT, construction, publishing, confectionary products, and entertainment. Additional information on LOTTE is available at www.lotte.co.kr

About Datametrex

Datametrex AI Limited is a technology focused company with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com). Datametrex’s mission is to provide tools that support companies in fulfilling their operational goals, including Health and Safety, with predictive and preventive technologies. By working with companies to set a new standard of protocols through Artificial Intelligence and health diagnostics, the Company provides progressive solutions to support the supply chain. Additional information on Datametrex is available at www.datametrex.com

For further information, please contact:

Marshall Gunter – CEO
Phone: (514) 295-2300
Email: [email protected]

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

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Else Nutrition $BABY.ca to Present at August 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference $KMB $BMY $ABT $WYE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:14 AM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

Scheduled to participate in a virtual presentation and fireside chat at the August 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00am ET (7:00am PT).
The presentation can also be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2472/36486 or www.lythampartners.com/virtual.

VANCOUVER, BC August 13, 2020 / ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (TSXV:BABY)(OTCQX:BABYF)(FSE:0YL) (“Else” or the “Company“), a developer of plant-based alternatives to dairy-based baby nutrition, is scheduled to participate in a virtual presentation and fireside chat at the August 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00am ET (7:00am PT).

A webcast of the presentation will be posted under the investor relations section of Else’s website at elsenutrition.com/pages/investor-relations. The presentation can also be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2472/36486 or www.lythampartners.com/virtual. A replay of the presentation will be available following the event.

Management will also be participating in virtual one-on-one meetings on August 19-20, 2020. To arrange a meeting, please contact Ben Shamsian of Lytham Partners at [email protected] or visit www.lythampartners.com/virtual.

About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.

Else Nutrition GH Ltd. is an Israel-based food and nutrition company focused on developing innovative, clean and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, plant-based, non-soy, formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formula. Else Nutrition (formerly INDI) won the “2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions” award at the Global Food Innovation Summit in Milan. The holding company, Else Nutrition Holdings Inc, is a publicly traded company, listed as TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol BABY and is quoted on the US OTC Markets QX board under the trading symbol BABYF and on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol 0YL. Else’s Executives includes leaders hailing from leading infant nutrition companies. Many of Else advisory board members had past executive roles in companies such as Mead Johnson, Abbott Nutrition, Plum Organics and leading infant nutrition Societies, and some of them currently serve in different roles in leading medical centers and academic institutes such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, USA, Tel Aviv University, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Rambam Medical Center and Technion, Israel and University Hospital Brussels, Belgium.

For more information, visit: elsenutrition.com or @elsenutrition on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO, Co-Founder & Director
ELSE Nutrition Holdings Inc.
E: [email protected]
P: +972(0)3-6445095

Mr. Sokhie Puar, Director of Else Nutrition
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 604-603-7787

TSX Venture Exchange

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “will”, “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements with respect to the anticipated dates for filing the Company’s financial disclosure documents. Such forward-looking statements reflect current estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which are based on management’s perception of current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. No assurance can be given that the foregoing will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements made in this press release assume, among others, the expectation that listing on the FSE will create additional liquidity and attract additional investors in the European market. Actual results may differ from the estimates, beliefs and assumptions expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s expectations only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.

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Loop $MTRX.ca Signs Contract with bdG Sports LLC. to Deliver Contact Tracing and Automated Marketing Solutions for NBA, NHL, NCAA and PGA Sporting Events $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:09 AM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

Announced the signing of a channel reseller partnership with Kentucky-based bdG Sports LLC (“bdG”) a leading representation, event management and public relations firm operating within the global sports marketing industry.
bdG Sports is one of the largest providers of college basketball content in the United States, managing multiple NCAA Division I tournaments across North America, including destination tournaments in Southwest Florida, Las Vegas, Canada, and The Bahamas
The firm manages two professional golf tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour in the Caribbean, and has an extensive background with both the LPGA and PGA TOUR
The firm also boasts relationships with such brands as Nike, ESPN, Gatorade, and MGM Resorts International, among others.

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 13, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSXV) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, announces the signing of a channel reseller partnership with Kentucky-based bdG Sports LLC (“bdG”) a leading representation, event management and public relations firm operating within the global sports marketing industry.

LOOP CONTACT TRACING SOLUTION PROVIDES BDG SPORTING EVENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENCE AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR CLIENTS

bdG Sports is one of the largest providers of college basketball content in the United States, managing multiple NCAA Division I tournaments across North America, including destination tournaments in Southwest Florida, Las Vegas, Canada, and The Bahamas. The firm manages two professional golf tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour in the Caribbean, and has an extensive background with both the LPGA and PGA TOUR. The firm boasts relationships with such brands as Nike, ESPN, Gatorade, and MGM Resorts International, among others. As a result of COVID-19, these staple events and many other bdG events have been disrupted, with no plans for commencement without a solution for the safety of fans, athletes, and staff.

President and CEO of bdG Sports, Brooks Downing, said: “Many within our extensive network of business are desperately searching for innovative solutions that will allow them the opportunity to support a safe environment for fans, staff and athletes, but also optimize their revenue streams that warrant the restart of operations. Loop effectively solves both of these problems with its leading contact-tracing solution which will provide the confidence needed as teams make decisions to restart their schedules. And while this tool will allow fans to return to events, Loop’s contactless, artificial intelligence marketing solutions will provide personalized promotions and targeted engagement, leading to higher conversions and transaction revenue at all events. This level of personalized omni-channel marketing is incredibly valuable for our clients’ resumption plans.”

BDG PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO ITS LIVE GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS AND TO ITS LARGE NETWORK OF CLIENTS WITHIN NBA, NHL, NCAA AND PGA

In addition to implementing Loop’s contact tracing product into its current and future events, bdG Sports also plays host to major global sports events and will be implementing Loop’s solutions to reinvent the live fan engagement experience, consisting of real-time personalized fan engagement.

Additionally, bdG will represent Loop as a reseller to its current and future clients and enables direct access to the bdG Sports client base, which the Company anticipates will accelerate its growth opportunities in the sports industry.

Loop CEO, Rob Anson, stated: “This is a major opportunity for Loop as live event operators are looking for two things that we can immediately solve. First, they are desperately looking to safely re-open facilities in efforts to save their respective seasons, and secondly, they are looking for new line revenue opportunities to offset the losses from reduced fan capacity in stadium. This partnership with globally renowned bdG Sports is major third-party validation of our abilities to deliver these solutions. We look forward to leading the way with them toward the safe and profitable resumption of major sporting events.”

Watch Loop CEO, Rob Anson and bdG Sports CEO, Brooks Downing discuss their new partnership https://youtu.be/cL5wfYNO-Qs

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About bdG Sports:
bdG Sports is a representation, event management, and public relations firm operating on an international platform within the sports marketing industry. bdG manages multiple college basketball and college hockey events in the United States each season with events in Southwest Florida, Las Vegas and The Bahamas. bdG’s golf division manages the season-opening tournaments of the Korn Ferry Tour each January in The Bahamas, hosts premium Pro-Ams throughout the year and launched the Unbridled Tour mini-tour series in 2020. For more information, visit www.bdglobalsports.com or follow on @bdGlobalSports on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

About Loop Insights:
Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

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ImagineAR $IP.ca $IPNFF and The Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation Sign MOU To Integrate Augmented Reality Into the Energy Innovation Center $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:04 AM on Thursday, August 13th, 2020

Announced the signing of an MOU with the Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, a developer of technology-based research centers in the United States
Since its inception, Gateways has established, or formed collaborative alliances with, over 30 technology centers, primarily in Western Pennsylvania, but extending throughout the Northeastern and Midwestern United States
The organization has also assisted in the formation of over 60 new or development-stage ventures, many of which are thriving today as successful business and economic development enterprises. Its efforts have contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs.

VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE Pa., Aug. 13, 2020 ImagineAR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) (“ImagineAR” or “Company”) an Augmented Reality Company that enables sports teams, businesses, retailers and organizations to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns, is pleased to announce the signing of an MOU with the Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation (“Gateways”), a developer of technology-based research centers in the United States.

Since its inception, Gateways has established, or formed collaborative alliances with, over 30 technology centers, primarily in Western Pennsylvania, but extending throughout the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. The organization has also assisted in the formation of over 60 new or development-stage ventures, many of which are thriving today as successful business and economic development enterprises. Its efforts have contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs.

Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation CEO Robert Meeder stated: “As an economic development organization, we focus on integrating advanced immersive technology such as augmented reality into our center as well as introducing it to our tenants. ImagineAR is a leader in the mobile augmented reality in the North America and we are truly excited to partner with them and drive new AR engagements and revenue together. The applications of ImagineAR into our Energy Innovation Center will be extensive.”

Gus Frerotte, 15 year NFL Pro Bowl QB and Developer/Coordinator of Media and Communications Operations at the EIC, added “From the first moment I set foot in the EIC I knew I wanted to be part of this team. I admire the leadership of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation and their mission for the EIC. The EIC is a robust intersection of research, training and community service and my goal is to help with the application of my skills and experience in communications and the development of human performance tools. When I first spoke with Neal Bendesky, VP Sports & Events of ImagineAR Inc., I knew that the EIC would benefit from this collaboration. I am excited for the future as the EIC and its partners come to life.”

ImagineAR CEO Paul Silverrstieen added: “We are honored to be selected as the Augmented Reality Platform Solution for the prestigious Gateways organization. Their reputation as a leader in the energy sector as well as high-tech incubators, provides ImagineAR the opportunity to work with energy and entrepreneurial companies to create AR engagements and activations together. This partnership is expected to develop a new sector revenue channel for ImagineAR. “

About Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation

Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation’s mission is to provide strategic planning, development and direct management assistance for communities, community-based economic development organizations, research & academic institutions, and private entities seeking the acceleration of technology-based businesses. Incorporated into this mission is our goal to combat community deterioration in the City of Pittsburgh and other economically distressed areas of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The website is https://www.pghgateways.org/.

About ImagineAR

ImagineAR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) is an augmented reality (AR) platform, ImagineAR.com, that enables businesses of any size to create and implement their own AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Every organization, from professional sports franchises to small retailers, can develop interactive AR campaigns that blend the real and digital worlds. Customers simply point their mobile device at logos, signs, buildings, (products, landmarks and more to instantly engage videos, information, advertisements, coupons,3D holograms and any interactive content all hosted in the cloud and managed using a menu-driven portal. Integrated real-time analytics means that all customer interaction is tracked and measured in real-time. The AR Enterprise platform supports both IOS and Android mobile devices and upcoming wearable technologies. The AR Platform is available as an SDK Plug-in for existing mobile apps.

This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders.

For more information or to explore working with Imagination Park, please email [email protected], or visit www.imagineAR.com.

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The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. This press release may include ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. The forward looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by ImagineAR’s management. Although Imagine AR Inc. believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward- looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Imagine AR Inc. can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ImagineAR Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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