Over the past 5 years, HPQ has teamed up with 2 world renowned technology partners to manufacture high purity silicon cleaner, cheaper and better than anyone in the world – because you can’t dig it out of the ground like other battery metals such as graphite, cobalt and nickel. Now HPQ is on the verge of sending samples of its industry leading silicon to a global auto manufacturer, NDA signatories and other potential partners as early as December.
However, despite providing shareholders with a great return during this period, HPQ’s silicon strategy was still met by skepticism amongst investors who found it easier to understand traditional battery metal stories.
TESLA CHANGED EVERYTHING OVERNIGHT
This all changed on September 23rd 2020, when this headline emerged from Tesla’s “Battery Day”
“Tesla To Revolutionize Use Of Silicon In Batteries: Slash Costs, Increases Range”
With the specific references to Silicon + Cheaper Cost + Longer Range, you would have thought HPQ wrote this headline themselves given the fact this is EXACTLY what they have been telling the world for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to this headline, HPQ Silicon no longer has to convince everybody that Silicon is the holy grail of batteries …. Elon Musk and Tesla have done it for them in one fell swoop.
BUT ELON MUSK NEEDED EVEN MORE
This quote from a story covering Tesla Battery Day says it all.
“Musk also added that he would tackle one of the key downsides of using silicon inside anodes by coating the silicon with elastic polymer coating and holding the silicon together with elastic binders.”
Was this the back breaking hurdle that would finally put a pin in the rising HPQ Silicon balloon? The final step that couldn’t be crossed by 2 small cap technology companies from Quebec?
Not only could HPQ rise to the challenge of coating its silicon with carbon …. it announced it could do it in one step! HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon stated:
“The decision to proceed with this additional capability demonstrates HPQ NANO’s leadership in the space and reflects the infancy of Silicon anode technology development. HPQ continues to expand the attractiveness of our product line for renewable energy storage participants and electric vehicle manufacturers who continue to search for cost effective ways of increasing the Silicon contained in their batteries. Our belief that HPQ NANO PUREVAP TM N SiR will open up unique multibillion-dollar business opportunity for HPQ and PyroGenesis has never been stronger.“
If you are serious about battery metals and electric vehicles entering a paradigm shifting parabolic stage in the next 5 years, then you owe it to yourself to watch this interview with CEO Bernard Tourillon.
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at 11:32 AM on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
Entered into a non-binding letter of intent with MedCan Biotechnologies Inc.
MEDCAN BIOTECH will act as a consultant to conduct a chemo typing (Chemical Analysis) and a genotyping (Genetic Analysis) study of up to 5 strains of Psilocybin mushrooms
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 14, 2020 — PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC. (CSE: PRMO) (OTC: BUGVF) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (“PRIMO” or the “Company”)
Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) with MedCan Biotechnologies Inc. (“MEDCAN BIOTECH”). MEDCAN BIOTECH will act as a consultant to conduct a chemo typing (Chemical Analysis) and a genotyping (Genetic Analysis) study of up to 5 strains of Psilocybin mushrooms (commonly known as Magic Mushrooms).
Terms of Engagement
Health Canada (HC) has recently shifted towards psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies in safe, controlled environments as acceptable treatment options.
Pursuant to Section 56 exemption from the Canadian Drugs and Substances Act to treat anxiety associated diagnoses,MEDCAN BIOTECH will apply to Health Canada to receive approval under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act to allow MEDCAN BIOTECH to conduct research in order to effectively standardize the extraction of psilocybin from mushrooms.
The Health Canada permit by MEDCAN BIOTECH will allow to develop and license intellectual property (IP) exclusively for further product development by PRIMO via chemo-typing and geno-typing of 5 different mushrooms to understand their properties.
MEDCAN BIOTECHwill proceed to patent methods of analysis and results on behalf of PRIMO, whereby data generated will be used in the production of nutraceutical products.
All IPa nd products developed as a result of the analysis will become the property of PRIMO for their exclusive use.
Psychedelic research focused on psychedelic medicine and psychedelic drugs have demonstrated that these substances have potential for treating ailments including anxiety, addiction, depression, substance dependency, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and even post-traumatic stress disorder.The data produced can be used to generate premium natural health mushroom nutraceutical products. Genotyping can be used for the identification and labeling of different varieties of psilocybin mushrooms.
About MEDCAN BIOTECH
MEDCAN BIOTECH is an all-natural solution research and development company to better personal wellbeing.MEDCAN BIOTECH has already researched and formulated a range of cannabinoid products that combine with the multi-faceted cannabinoid component with other natural active ingredients to create products for Sleep, Mood, Mind and Pleasure presented online at: www.medcanbiotech.com
Founder, Dr. David Noshad is a part-time faculty member at British Columbia’s Thompson Rivers University as well as President of Bio-Act Technology which specializes in research and development consulting with respects to life-science, cannabis and agri-food industry.
In 2010, Dr. Noshad served as Principle Co-Investigator with the UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in cannabis pharmacology; characterizing cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis and Humulus. The projects included in vitro culture techniques, biochemical analysis, molecular biology and genomic techniques.
About the Psychedelic Market
In the first half of 2020, US$150 million was raised by psychedelics-focused companies. The research group projects that the global psychedelics industry may reach a total value of US$7 billion by the year 2027. According to: https://reportonpsychedelics.com/
Richard Cindric, CEO of Primo Comments:
“It is an honor to have Dr. Noshad collaborating with us. We are confident his qualifications and experience in characterizing cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis will translate into the development of IP focusing on psilocybin treatments for neuropsychiatric diseases.
By investing resources in functional mushroom beverages with Brujera Elixer, as well as developing an IP on psychedelics with MedCan, we will be able to introduce premium natural health mushroom products toboth thepsychedelic and non-psychedelic market places.”
About Primo Nutraceuticals Inc.
Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. (“Primo” or the “Company”) is dedicated to funding the rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and non-cannabis natural health products in Canada and the United States. Primo has invested in several brands and is pursuing partnerships with retailers and distribution companies in Canada and the United States. Primo Nutra’s management is in the process of building a corporate road map to further vertically integrate the Company, specifically by way of the “Primo” & “Thrive,” brands and a selection of curated partner brands. Most recently Primo announced that it had received its Natural Product Number (NPN) and it has been issued a Medical Device Establishment License(MDEL) from Health Canada.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC.
“AndyJagpal”
Andy Jagpal President and Director
For further information, please contact Zoltan Sarkozy, IR Representative at: 604-722-0305, or; [email protected].
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.
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at 9:14 AM on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
Announced that the PUREVAP TM Nano Silicon Reactor (“NSiR”) presently being developed with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR) will be incorporating the following additional capability in its design:
Carbon coating the spherical nano silicon powders and nanowires as they are being created.
The Silicon coating concept was validated on Tesla Battery Day when:
“Musk also added that he would tackle one of the key downsides of using silicon inside anodes by coating the silicon with elastic polymer coating and holding the silicon together with elastic binders.” 1
MONTREAL, Oct. 14, 2020 — Innovative silicon solutions provider HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (“HPQ” or “the Company”) ( TSX-V: HPQ ; FWB: UGE ; Other OTC : URAGF ) through its wholly – owned subsidiary, HPQ Nano Silicon Powders inc (“HPQ NANO”), is pleased to announce that the PUREVAP TM Nano Silicon Reactor (“NSiR”) presently being developed with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR) will be incorporating the following additional capability in its design:
Carbon coating the spherical nano silicon powders and nanowires as they are being created.
ONE STEP CARBON COATING NANO SILICON POWDERS AND NANOWIRES POTENTIAL GAME CHANGER ?
The Silicon coating concept was validated on Tesla Battery Day when:
“Musk also added that he would tackle one of the key downsides of using silicon inside anodes by coating the silicon with elastic polymer coating and holding the silicon together with elastic binders.” 1
Presently, advance coating processes, like Atomic Laser Disposition-coating (ALD) require:
An additional dedicated self-contain process for the coating of the material;
Capex for the dedicated process equipment;
Additional material handling (increasing contamination risk and operational costs).
Combining the carbon coating process into the same operation cycle that produces the silicon materials, the low-cost transformation of metallurgically produced Silicon into spherical silicon nano powders or nano wires, could be game changing for the industry.
SILICON POTENTIAL FOR BATTERY ANODE MATERIAL BECOMES MAINSTREAM
Tesla’s latest battery day presentation confirmed that the future of battery anodes will be Silicon. Tesla’s “… plans on removing graphite from the anode … ” 2 , points to the need for Innovative Silicon Solutions which HPQ is focused on, as Silicon only based anodes are not yet technically feasible – for now.
Presently, Silicon is used in a blended form with graphite and typically only represents around 5% by wt , which explains the limited performance improvements achieved to date. The primary hurdle to increasing Silicon anode content in Li-ion batteries is the mitigation of Silicon swelling and cracking during the lithiation phase 3 in order to achieve a cyclage stability comparable to graphite.
Ongoing R&D indicates that the two most promising avenues for resolving these issues are:
Going small, nanosizing the Silicon in order to eliminate its cracking during the lithiation phase;
Encapsulating the Silicon in order to manage its swelling and cracking
This is why HPQ NANO is looking forward to the December 2020 start of our first PUREVAP TM NSiR reactor and moving the Nano Silicon project to the validation phase, to resolve these issues.
“ The decision to proceed with this additional capability demonstrates HPQ NANO’s leadership in the space and reflects the infancy of Silicon anode technology development. HPQ continues to expand the attractiveness of our product line for renewable energy storage participants and electric vehicle manufacturers who continue to search for cost effective ways of increasing the Silicon contained in their batteries. Our belief that HPQ NANO PUREVAP TM N SiR will open up unique multibillion-dollar business opportunity for HPQ and PyroGenesis has never been stronger. Having the vision to add this additional capability to the process is another example of the value of our unique relationship with PyroGenesis , a Company with a long track record of taking high-tech industrial projects from proof of concept to global commercial scalability , ” said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO HPQ Silicon. “Silicon potential to meet energy storage demand is undeniable and generating massive investments , as well as, serious industry interest . W e are very confident about the prospect of being one of the first compan ies coming to market with a low-cost scalable process that can encapsulate , in Carbon , the spherical Nano Silicon Powders and Nanowires that batter ies and EV manufacture r s are looking for. ”
About Silicon
Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”) and the decarbonization of the economy presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz (SiO 2 ), in what has historically been a capital and energy intensive process.
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. ( TSX-V: HPQ ) is a Canadian producer of Innovative Silicon Solutions, based in Montreal, building a portfolio of unique high value specialty silicon products needed for the coming RER.
Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR) , a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma – based processes, HPQ is developing:
The PUREVAP TM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR) , an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO 2 ) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential ;
— HPQ believes it will become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of silicon (Si) and high purity silicon metal (3N – 4N Si);
Through its 100% owned subsidiary HPQ NANO Silicon Powders Inc, the PUREVAP TM Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR ) , a new proprietary process that can use different purities of silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires;
— HPQ believes it can also become the lowest cost manufacturer of spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by manufacturers of next-generation lithium-ion batteries ;
— During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires silicon-based composite samples requested by industry participants and research institutions’ will be produced using PUREVAP TM SiNR .
HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar of France to:
Use their patented process and develop a capability to produce commercially porous silicon (Si) wafers and porous silicon (Si) powders;
— The collaboration will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost producer of porous silicon wafers for all-solid -state batteries and porous silicon powders for Li-ion batteries;
— Develop the hydrogen generation potential of Silicon nanopowders for usage with the Gennao TM system;
— Commercialize, exclusively in Canada, and non-exclusive in the U.S.A., the Gennao TM H2 system and the chemical powders required for the hydrolysis production of Hydrogen (“H2”).
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.
Disclaimers:
The Corporation’s interest in developing the PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings associated with its development should not be construed as being related to the establishing the economic viability or technical feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the security’s regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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.
For further information contact
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011 Patrick Levasseur, Vice-President and COO Tel: (514) 262-9239 http://www.hpqsilicon.com Email: [email protected]
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at 8:25 AM on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
The company will provide a corporate update to the investment community and shareholders through a YouTube livestream video on today at 10:00am EST.
The update will include a corporate presentation by Innocan’s CEO Iris Bincovich describing the key research milestones achieved by the company to date, and a scientific review by Innocan’s Scientific Advisor Professor Daniel Offen.
Study on mice demonstrated a prolonged release of Cannabidiol into the blood for at least three weeks after one administration
Conducted based on Innocan’s licensed CBD loaded liposome platform technology for injectable CBD
Conducted on over 35 mice and found significant amounts of CBD in the mice’s blood 21 days after they were injected with a single injection of liposomal CBD using Innocan’s CBD loaded LPT
Results are substantial when comparing the oral or smoking administration of CBD, in which CBD was found in the blood of mice only for a period of up to 36 hours after one administration
Results open the door for future experiments to prove the lack of toxicity and beneficial therapeutic efficacy of the formulations.
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at 7:21 AM on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
Announced the signing of a reseller agreement with Sticky Media, a digital and physical sign manufacturer based in Montreal, Canada with over 1500 clients in the last 15 years including Psycho Bunny, Vans , Dominos, and Pajar
“With over 1500 clients, Sticky Media is one of the leading signage companies in Canada and well positioned to market AR to their new and existing clientele” stated ImagineAR CEO and Founder Alen Paul Silverrstieen.
VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa., Oct. 14, 2020 –ImagineAR(CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) an Augmented Reality Company that enables businesses to instantly create their own mobile phone AR campaigns, is pleased to announce the signing of a reseller agreement with Sticky Media, a digital and physical sign manufacturer based in Montreal, Canada with over 1500 clients in the last 15 years including Psycho Bunny, Vans , Dominos, and Pajar.
“We consider the offer of this AR technology to be extremely timely and valuable. The current pandemic is forcing marketing teams to be even more creative in the way they engage consumers. ImagineAR reality tools will provide new and creative ways to engage with customers during this difficult time of Social Distancing”, said Vincent Bonanno, Sales Director of Sticky Media. “We believe that our partnership will address an exciting and new model to help maximize the consumer experience in the retail, food service and media industries.”
“With over 1500 clients, Sticky Media is one of the leading signage companies in Canada and well positioned to market AR to their new and existing clientele” stated ImagineAR CEO and Founder Alen Paul Silverrstieen.
This press release is available on the Company’s AGORACOM Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders.
About Sticky Media
Sticky Media is a leader for all visual media needs. The company’s priority is to offer the highest quality products and services at competitive prices to ensure our customer’s full satisfaction. Services include vehicle wraps, printing, lettering, fixtures, retail, window, pop, signage and more.
Believing that diversity as well as close collaboration with our clients is the key to success; we not only integrate our clients’ marketing strategies using the latest in print and digital technologies but strive to always exceed expectation with high impact “outside of the box” solutions, creative concept development, combined with top quality print technology and services. As ecological moralists, we take a lot of pride in that all mass production is done with strategy and a minimal carbon footprint approach.
Always taking into account the fast paced environments of our clients, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make the impossible, possible by delivering on tight deadlines and helping to find creative solutions to fulfill requests, no matter how intricate.
Our bottom line is respect for our art form and the planet as well as a professional and customized approach to any mandate handed to us. This is what has earned us a reputation as trend setting visual communication providers in North America over the past 15 years, largely with the help of our loyal clients.
Innovative ideas, technology and street credibility identify our signature approach. Our portfolio is the reference. To learn more, visit stickymedia.ca
About ImagineAR
ImagineAR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF: OTCQB) 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. ImagineAR is available as an SDK to be integrated into existing mobile apps.
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We encourage you to do your own due diligence and ask your broker if Imagine AR Inc. (cse: IP) is suitable for your particular investment portfolio*.
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 Imagine AR management. Although Imagine AR 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 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 Imagine AR 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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at 9:11 AM on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Peekaboo Beans’ Chief Executive Officer and President, Traci Costa, is scheduled to present on Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 PM EST. Ms. Costa will also be fielding investor questions during the one-day virtual conference hosted by Gravitas Securities Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia–(October 13, 2020) – Peekaboo Beans Inc. (CSE: BEAN) (“PK Beans” or the “Company”) a responsible and innovative children’s apparel brand, is pleased to announce it will be participating in the Gravitas Technology and Diversified Investor Day taking place Thursday, October 15th, 2020 virtually.
Peekaboo Beans’ Chief Executive Officer and President, Traci Costa, is scheduled to present on Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 PM EST. Ms. Costa will also be fielding investor questions during the one-day virtual conference hosted by Gravitas Securities Inc. “I am looking forward to sharing our growth strategy with investors at the Gravitas Technology and Diversified Investor Day,” said Ms. Costa. “With the success of our recently launched rebranded fall collection, the Gravitas Technology and Diversified Investor Day is an ideal venue to communicate our progress to investors.”
This year’s Gravitas Technology and Diversified Investor Day will feature several leaders in Technology and Diversified industries and will be attended virtually by institutional and retail investors from North America and abroad. For additional details about the conference and Gravitas Securities Inc., please visit: www.gravitassecurities.com
Conference Details:
Event: Gravitas Technology and Diversified Investor Day (virtual)
PK Beans is an innovative children’s apparel brand with a focus on environmentally responsible clothes that are intentionally designed to inspire play. Through an omni-channel approach, Peekaboo Beans engages sellers through social platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as well as online retailers, to maximize revenue and build brand loyalty. The Company works to promote a playful lifestyle for children by designing comfortable clothes that are built to last.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Peekaboo Beans Inc. Ms. Traci Costa, President and CEO (604) 279-2326
For more information, please contact the Company at:[email protected] 1-604-279-2326
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This news release may include forward-looking information that is subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward-looking. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions, such information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in market prices, successes of the operations of the Company, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such information will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking information except as required under the applicable securities laws.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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at 7:24 AM on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Announced the signing of a referral agreement with leading UK-based SG-retail to expand Loop’s services and products into the UK and Europe
SG-retail will assist Loop with its efforts to establish a strong presence in Europe and take advantage of recent momentum in the US and Canada
SG-retail has worked with many of the world’s leading retailers and consumer brands to grow “customer engagement” by providing digital marketing, go-to-market strategy and consulting support, “big data” insight and analytics, mobile marketing, content, loyalty & CRM advisory services
Retailers include: Virgin Megastores, Tesco, Kroger, Sephora, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, John Lewis, Waitrose, Boots, Woolworths, Coles, Petrovich, Esprit, and Net-a-Porter
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 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 referral agreement with leading UK-based SG-retail to expand Loop’s services and products into the UK and Europe. SG-retail, led by retail industry veteran Steve Gray, will assist Loop with its efforts to establish a strong presence in Europe and take advantage of recent momentum in the US and Canada.
LOOP POISED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SG-retail ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF RETAIL ADVISORY AND MARKETING CLIENTS INCLUDING SUPERMARKETS, FASHION BRANDS, AND SPECIALTY RETAILERS
SG-retail is led by Steve Gray, a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) expert and globally recognized leading innovator in customer loyalty, CRM data analytics, and personalization in the retail sector.
SG-retail has worked with many of the world’s leading retailers and consumer brands to grow “customer engagement” by providing digital marketing, go-to-market strategy and consulting support, “big data” insight and analytics, mobile marketing, content, loyalty & CRM advisory services.
SG-retail supports clients with solution partners like Loop Insights that have a unique capability, data, or IP that can help create value for customers and shareholders. Loop will become part of SG-retail’s leading-edge technology partner list that helps its clients engage more effectively with their customers. SG-retail will introduce and resell Loop’s services to clients that include many of the world’s leading brands as follows:
Retailers – Virgin Megastores, Tesco, Kroger, Sephora, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, John Lewis, Waitrose, Boots, Woolworths, Coles, Petrovich, Esprit, and Net-a-Porter
Consumer Brands – P&G, PepsiCo, Barilla, HBOS, British Gas, Rank, Paddy Power Betfair, The AA, and Sky
Loyalty & Rewards Programs – British Airways/Avios, Tesco Clubcard, Nectar, Club Carrefour, Esprit Friends, Boots Advantage Card & Quidco.
Steve Gray, Managing Director of SG-retail, states, “The timing for this could not be any better as our retail and brand clients across Europe are desperately searching for just the type of innovative retail solutions that Rob and his team at Loop have built. From AI-based retail insights and analytics to consumer engagement and safety-focused reopening technologies such as Loop’s contactless solutions with venue tracing. I believe that Loop is well-positioned to turn a lot of heads and gain a substantial market share in Europe, and I am thrilled to assist these efforts, as our clients will no doubt quickly see the power of Loop just as I have, and I expect we will make great traction here in Europe.”
SG-retail MANAGING DIRECTOR STEVE GRAY ALSO JOINS LOOP INSIGHTS ADVISORY BOARD TO HELP STEER MARKET STRATEGIES FOR LOOP RETAIL ANALYTICS & ENGAGEMENT
In addition to engaging SG-retail to create brand, product, and company awareness of Loop and its market-leading products and services, company Managing Director Steve Gray will join Loop’s Advisory Board to help steer overall market strategies for Loop’s retail analytics and engagement technologies, which have been gaining momentum in North America as evidenced by recent announcements. Steve is widely regarded as a Retail & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (fmcg) industry expert, having worked for and with such retail and fmcg brands as Carrefour, Metro, Morrisons, Waitrose, Woolworths Australia, Boots, DSG, BP, British Gas, and British Airways/Avios. His Advisory role with Loop will provide another proven retail veteran to an already impressive list of experts leading Loop’s overall market strategies.
Rob Anson, CEO of Loop Insights, stated, “Having Steve Gray and his team at SG-retail join Loop at this pivotal time in our growth is nothing short of monumental. Loop’s recent explosive growth across the spectrum is a testament that our business fundamentals and strategies are taking hold. We expect Steve and SG-retail to be a strong contributor to implementing and guiding those same strategies abroad as we explore the UK and European markets. I am honored to have Steve join us, as I know his impact will be felt immediately.”
This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&Ahttps://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion
About SG-retail: SG-retail works with a wide range of solution partners to create & deliver services to their vast range of clients. Our technology partnerships include market leading AI SaaS vendors in loyalty, CRM, analytics, customer experience, personalization and data monetization. For more information about SG-retail visit their website at: https://www.sg-retail.co.uk/
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.
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 thesecurities 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.
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at 7:17 AM on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
The global baby & adult nutrition company increases its strategic capital stake in ELSE to $9.75M via its subsidiary NewH2 Limited
NewH2 Limited, a subsidiary of Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company (1112.HK) has increased their strategic investment in Else by C$4.0 million pursuant to a non-brokered private placement announced on September 15th.
With the completion this financing NewH2 owns 10,678,706 shares of the Company and 3,114,121 warrants, which will represent approximately 11.6% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares
Else intends to use the proceeds of the offering to market its novel, plant-based baby and toddler nutrition products in North America alongside new product development operations.
VANCOUVER, BC / October 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 announcing today that NewH2 Limited, a subsidiary of Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company (1112.HK) has increased their strategic investment in Else by C$4.0 million pursuant to a non-brokered private placement announced on September 15th.
The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering to market its novel, plant-based baby and toddler nutrition products in North America alongside new product development operations. Furthermore, the investment provides the Company with the ability to accelerate and increase its production and supply capabilities, increase marketing activities and introduce its product(s) in new territories globally.
“We are very excited to continue to expand our relationship with H&H. They have been an immensely valuable partner and we look forward to working with their team in new market regions. We hear regularly from families across the globe who are seeking a non-dairy nutrition alternative for their children and we are fortunate to have a global partner supporting our endeavours for introduction of our products to store shelves in North America and beyond,” said Ms. Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else.
Pursuant to the private placement the Company issued 2,224,111 (the “Units”) at a price of C$2.25 per Unit. Each Unit consisting of one common share and 0.50 share purchase warrants, with each whole warrant (a “Warrant”) entitling the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of C$3.25 per share for a period of thirty months from the closing date. With the completion this financing NewH2 owns 10,678,706 shares of the Company and 3,114,121 warrants, which will represent approximately 11.6% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares. The units issued will be subject to a 12 month hold period from date of closing.
The Company also pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced upsized bought deal public offering, lead by Canaccord Genuity, of units (the “Units“) for aggregate gross proceeds of CAD$20.7 million, including the exercise of the over-allotment option in full (the “Offering“). The Company issued 9,200,000 Units at a price of CAD$2.25 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company (a “Share“) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant (a “Warrant“) entitling the holder to purchase one Share at the price of CAD$3.25 per Share until October 6, 2022. The Company has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV“) to list the Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering, and the Warrants are posted for trading on the TSXV under the ticker symbol “BABY.WT” effective October 8, 2020.
Else Nutrition’s Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers & Babies (12+ mo.) is now available for sale on Else’s e-store at elsenutrition.com, and will soon be available on Amazon.com. Consumers can order single 22 oz cans and 4-packs.
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
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at 4:11 PM on Friday, October 9th, 2020
Study on mice demonstrated a prolonged release of Cannabidiol into the blood for at least three weeks after one administration
Conducted based on Innocan’s licensed CBD loaded liposome platform technology for injectable CBD
Conducted on over 35 mice and found significant amounts of CBD in the mice’s blood 21 days after they were injected with a single injection of liposomal CBD using Innocan’s CBD loaded LPT
Results are substantial when comparing the oral or smoking administration of CBD, in which CBD was found in the blood of mice only for a period of up to 36 hours after one administration
Results open the door for future experiments to prove the lack of toxicity and beneficial therapeutic efficacy of the formulations.
Herzliya, Israel and Calgary, Alberta–(October 9, 2020) – Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (the “Company” or “Innocan“), is pleased to announce today that an animal study on mice, demonstrated a prolonged release of Cannabidiol (“CBD”) into the blood for at least three weeks after one administration. This study was conducted by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel based on Innocan’s licensed CBD loaded liposome platform technology (“LPT”) for injectable CBD.
The study which was led by Dr. Ahuva Cern, Senior Researcher in the lab of Prof. Berenholz, was conducted in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem laboratories on over 35 mice and found significant amounts of CBD in the mice’s blood 21 days after they were injected with a single injection of liposomal CBD using Innocan’s CBD loaded LPT.
These results are substantial when comparing the oral or smoking administration of CBD, in which CBD was found in the blood of mice only for a period of up to 36 hours after one administration.
These results open the door for future experiments to prove the lack of toxicity and beneficial therapeutic efficacy of the formulations.
Innocan Israel, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into a worldwide exclusive research and license agreement with Yissum Research and Development Company (“Yissum“), the commercial arm of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in respect of the design, preparation, characterization and evaluation of hydrogels containing CBD (or other cannabinoids) loaded liposomes. The research and development is led by Professor Chezy Barenholz, head of the Membrane and Liposome research department at The Hebrew University, which was the inventor of over 55 patent families, two of which underlie Doxil® – an FDA approved drug for breast cancer treatment. This unique technology platform may be implemented for several indications such as epilepsy, pain relief, and different inflammation and central nervous system disorders. A patent was filed on this technology on October 7, 2019.
Professor Chezy Berenholz stated, ” I believe that the results of this animal study, showing the prolonged release of CBD into the blood stream is an extremely important major milestone. This may open a wide range of clinical applications which may allow for the maintenance of a certain level of CBD in the blood for a longer period of time which may also lead to improved patient’s compliance. If successful, this technology may be beneficial for various additional indications.”
Iris Bincovich, Innocan’s CEO, added, “As variety of studies demonstrates the effectiveness of cannabinoids in the treatment of various CNS conditions, this has the potential to address indication such as Epilepsy.”
About Innocan
Innocan Israel is a pharmaceutical tech company that focuses on the development of several drug delivery platforms containing CBD. Innocan Israel and Ramot at Tel Aviv University, are collaborating on a new, revolutionary exosome-based technology that targets both central nervous system (CNS) indications and the COVID-19 coronavirus using CBD. CBD-loaded exosomes hold the potential to help in the recovery of infected lung cells. This product, which is expected to be administrated by inhalation, will be tested against a variety of lung infections.
Innocan Israel signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Yissum, the commercial arm of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to develop a CBD drug delivery platform based on a unique-controlled release liposome to be administrated by injection. Innocan Israel plans, together with Professor Berenholz, to test the liposome platform on several potential indications. Innocan Israel is also working on a dermal product that integrates CBD with other pharmaceutical ingredients as well as the development and sale of CBD-integrated pharmaceuticals, including, but not limited to, topical treatments for the relief of psoriasis symptoms as well as the treatment of muscle pain and rheumatic pain. The founders and officers of Innocan Israel each have commercially successful track records in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors in Israel and globally.
For further information, please contact:
For Innocan Pharma Corporation: Iris Bincovich, CEO +972-54-3012842 [email protected]
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at 8:48 AM on Friday, October 9th, 2020
Announced that the Company’s ecommerce platform www.PlantX.com and www.PlantX.ca will begin featuring pet food products from Kirtana Inc.
The products PlantX will offer from Kirtana Inc. on its digital platform www.PlantX.com are all ethical and eco-friendly. The key ingredients used in the products include oats, maize, soy, pea protein, and sunflower seeds
“Launching the pet food section of PlantX.com with Kirtana Inc. products is very exciting,” said Sean Dollinger, PlantX founder. “Now we can offer a plant-based lifestyle to both human consumers and their pets.”
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 9, 2020 – PlantX Life Inc. (the “Company” or “PlantX“) (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) is pleased to announce that the Company’s ecommerce platform www.PlantX.com and www.PlantX.ca will begin featuring pet food products from Kirtana Inc.
PlantX adds plant-based pet food (CNW Group/PlantX Life Inc.)
The addition of plant-based pet foods allows PlantX, the digital face of the plant-based community and the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based, to further expand its category verticals. The Kirtana Inc. pet food offerings will be available to order in the new pet food section of the Company’s ecommerce platform PlantX.ca/vegan-pet-food.
PlantX is now able to offer a variety of pet food products from Kirtana Inc. including Evolution Diet, Ami and Benevo brands, featuring plant-based dry kibble formulas, an assortment of wet food in cans, and delicious vegan bone treats. Ami cat formula is well recognized among cat guardians, while Benevo offers a unique organic formula. Evolution Diet provides nutrition for dogs and cats of all life-stages with non-GMO and organic formulas.
The products PlantX will offer from Kirtana Inc. on its digital platform www.PlantX.com are all ethical and eco-friendly. The key ingredients used in the products include oats, maize, soy, pea protein, and sunflower seeds. The products have been formulated in accordance with AAFCO/FEDIAF nutritional standards to ensure that cats and dogs get 100% of the nutrients that they need to be healthy and thrive.
“Launching the pet food section of PlantX.com with Kirtana Inc. products is very exciting,” said Sean Dollinger, PlantX founder. “Now we can offer a plant-based lifestyle to both human consumers and their pets.”
“By adding pet food to the website, we have touched on a product that is meaningful around the world. We are very proud to be partnering with Kirtana Inc. It’s refreshing to know that the PlantX team goes through a lengthy process before partnering with brands. I am proud to invest in a company like PlantX that ensures all partners live up to these standards,” said Morris Hoffman, PlantX shareholder.
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX’s platform is the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based. With its fast growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 10,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, clothing, and its own water brand — but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of like-minded consumers, and most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs, and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle, and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life.
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