MPX International Establishing Cannabis Joint Venture in South Africa
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 11, 2019 – MPX International Corporation (“MPX International”, “MPXI” or the “Company”) (CSE:MPXI; OTC:MPXOF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with First Growth Holdings (Pty) Ltd. (“First Growth”) which provides the basis for MPXI and First Growth to enter into a series of agreements through which MPXI intends to acquire a 51% interest in First Growth, subject to the completion of due diligence as well as definitive documentation.
First Growth is applying under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, No. 101 of 1965 for a license to cultivate, manufacture and export cannabis from the Sonop Farm, which is located in the traditional wine-growing region of Stellenbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape.
The culmination of this South African joint venture will establish a low-cost jurisdiction in which MPXI will be able to purchase either all or a substantial portion of the cannabis flower and/or extract to support its operations in Canada, Europe and Oceania. Full development of the project would result in up to 6 hectares (approximately 530,000 square feet) of advanced EU-Good Agricultural Practices (“EU-GAP”) certified greenhouse cultivation and EU-Good Manufacturing Practice (“EU-GMP”) certified extraction and processing laboratory.
Upon First Growth achieving the applicable milestones outlined below, MPXI will issue warrants in MPXI (“MPXI Warrants”) to the current shareholders of First Growth up to an exercise value of US$5,000,000. The warrants will be issued in tranches, as outlined herein, will have a term of three years, and a price equal to the five day volume weighted average price of the common shares of MPXI on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) as of the day the respective milestone has been met, unless otherwise stated. The MPXI Warrants will be issued pursuant to all applicable securities laws, regulations, rules, rulings and orders and the rules of the CSE. Subject to definitive documentation, the MPXI Warrants will be issued as follows:
US$500,000 upon receipt by First Growth of a cultivation, import and export license from South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (“SAHPRA”) with an exercise price determined as the five-day volume weighted average price of the common shares of MPXI on the CSE as of the date of the Definitive Agreements;
US$500,000 upon receipt by First Growth of a cultivation, import and export license from SAHPRA;
US$1,000,000 upon successful cultivation and processing of 1,000 kg of Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (“GACP”) grade dried flower suitable for delivery to a 3rd party extraction facility;
US$1,500,000 upon successful cultivation and processing of 10,000 kg of GACP grade dried flower suitable for delivery to a 3rd party extraction facility;
US$500,000 upon receipt First Growth of an extraction and manufacturing license from SAHPRA; and
US$1,000,000 upon successful delivery of 100 kg of EU-GMP grade cannabis extract through the First Growth processing facility.
“South Africa is currently one of the few countries in Africa that has agricultural standards capable of meeting Good Agricultural Practice standards as defined by the European Union,” says W. Scott Boyes, Chairman, President and CEO of MPX International. “As well, our partners at First Growth bring to the venture, extensive experience in regional cultivation, packaging and logistics enabling MPXI to quickly bring the venture on-line and ensuring us of a high quality and reliable supply of lower-cost cannabis biomass and extract for our growing global markets.”
About MPX International Corporation
MPX International Corporation is focused on developing and operating assets across the global cannabis industry with an emphasis on cultivating, manufacturing and marketing products which include cannabinoids as their primary active ingredient.
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Fully Managed Announces Acquisition of ServiceNow Premier Partner Lime Collar Group
TORONTO, June 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Fully Managed, a global managed service provider (MSP) for small and medium-sized enterprises and senior care facilities today announced it has acquired ServiceNow® Premier partner Lime Collar Group of Toronto.
Lime Collar Group, founded in 2015, delivers next-generation service management solutions to enterprises in Canada and the United States. As part of the acquisition, which became effective June 1, 2019, Fully Managed welcomed new staff, including Lime Collar co-founders Rob Vos, Rick Bowes and Curtis Gallant, who have joined the team in senior leadership roles in the FM Enterprise Service Management (ESM) group.
"Lime adds a critical component to our ServiceNow ESM offering in the areas of implementation and remote application management and administration 'as-a-service'," stated Mark Scott, CEO of Fully Managed. "Beyond that, Lime brings a wealth of enterprise consulting experience in next-gen service management, software asset management SecOps and DevOps. The former Lime team adds depth and strength to our organization and greatly enhances our ServiceNow bench, certifications and capabilities."
"Lime Collar Group is excited to join Fully Managed, who are one of the top ServiceNow MSPs," said former Lime co-CEO Rick Bowes. "Lime customers will now have additional benefits and options from the combined organizations while receiving the same great service they have become accustomed to."
Fully Managed now has over 280 employees focused on three lines of business (divisions): Managed Services, Enterprise Service Management, and Senior Care technology solutions. The company has plans to continue expansion through both organic growth and additional strategic acquisitions within the ServiceNow ecosystem.
"We are pleased to see ServiceNow partners Fully Managed and Lime Collar Group combine forces to bring more scale and capabilities to our customers in Canada and the US," stated Marc LeCuyer, General Manager for Canada at ServiceNow.
About Fully Managed
Fully Managed is a top-50 global managed service provider, leading ServiceNow MSP, and market leader in senior care technology solutions. Our FM service management platform provides organizations with a complete solution to deliver 24×7 service desk, IT service management, automation, security, and digital transformation. We deliver ServiceNow-as-a-Service at a fraction of the cost with seamless implementation and ongoing maintenance. Our mission is Creating Peace of Mind that our customers' technology will work exactly how they need it to, when they need it to!
CareWorx Fully Managed is the senior care industry's largest provider of managed IT, hardware/mobile devices and wireless solutions, with 70,000 devices and IT services in over 5,000 facilities. We help over 600,000 seniors receive better care every day!
About Lime Collar Group
Lime Collar Group specializes in next generation enterprise service management solutions for the digital era, helping organizations transform to a customer and business-oriented digital service delivery model. We advise, architect, implement and manage solutions for a better customer and employee experience, for less.
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Harris Williams Advises Impact Fitness on its Sale to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Richmond, Virginia, June 11, 2019 – Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it advised Impact Fitness, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Double Impact, on an investment by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market focused private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Headquartered in Brighton, Michigan, Impact Fitness is one of the highest performing franchisees within the Planet Fitness system, built on the foundation of providing high-quality, affordable access to health clubs for underserved communities. The transaction was led by Ryan Budlong, Zach England and Brandon Geyer of Harris Williams’ Consumer Group.
“We are honored to have had the privilege to serve as Impact Fitness’ advisor,” said Ryan Budlong, a managing director at Harris Williams. “We look forward to watching Impact Fitness’ future and are excited that the company has found a new partner in MSCP that will continue to support management’s mission of positively impacting and serving their members and communities.”
“Impact Fitness represents our second transaction in the last year within the Planet Fitness system and another marquee transaction for Harris Williams in the fitness space,” said Zach England, a vice president at Harris Williams. “The Planet Fitness franchisee community is a truly special group of operators, who together generate exceptional value for a powerful brand that is driving the industry.”
Impact Fitness was founded by Chris Klebba in 2006 with the opening of one club in the Greater Detroit market. Since then, the company has grown organically and via acquisitions to 29 clubs across Michigan, Indiana, British Columbia and Ontario. In addition to operating top-performing locations in the Planet Fitness system, Impact Fitness is dedicated to improving communities in which it operates by providing high-quality, affordable gym access to underserved communities, partnering with local charitable organizations and hiring talent from the very cities and towns the clubs serve. Impact Fitness achieved B-Corp eligibility status in 2018 and is a recognized leading franchisee in the Planet Fitness system.
Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors of fitness centers in the United States. As of March 31, 2019, Planet Fitness had more than 13.6 million members and 1,806 clubs in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Mexico. The company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, called the Judgment Free Zone®.
Bain Capital Double Impact is the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm. Bain Capital Double Impact utilizes Bain Capital's proven, deep diligence, value-added approach to build great companies that deliver both competitive financial returns and meaningful, measurable social and environmental good. Bain Capital Double Impact focuses on sustainability, community building and health and wellness to create long-term value and meaningful impact at scale. Its goal is to enable the next phase of financial and impact growth for its partner companies, which are solving critical social problems, and doing so profitably.
MSCP, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle market private equity platform that has invested capital in a broad spectrum of industries for over three decades. MSCP focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America and seeks to create value in portfolio companies primarily in a series of subsectors in the business services, consumer, healthcare and industrials markets with an emphasis on driving significant organic and acquisition growth through an operationally focused approach.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.
Harris Williams, an investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, advocates for sellers and buyers of companies worldwide through critical milestones and provides thoughtful advice during the lives of their businesses. By collaborating as one firm across Industry Groups and geographies, the firm helps its clients achieve outcomes that support their objectives and strategically create value. Harris Williams is committed to execution excellence and to building enduring, valued relationships that are based on mutual trust. Harris Williams is a subsidiary of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC).
Harris Williams’ Consumer Group has completed more than 60 transactions in recent years across a variety of verticals, including branded consumer products; consumer services; fitness; food, beverage and agribusiness; and restaurant and retail. For more information on Harris Williams’ Consumer Group and other recent transactions, visit the Consumer Group’s section of the Harris Williams website.
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GLI Declares New Global Public Health Epidemic in Light of Startling Lack of Awareness
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis will next year be the number one cause of liver transplants
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a potentially fatal condition affecting up to 12% of adults worldwide, an estimated 115 million people around the globe, yet in a recent survey, only 6% of at-risk individuals had ever heard of the condition. Leaders in liver health advocacy, The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is declaring NASH a "hidden epidemic," marking June 12th as International NASH Day to shine a spotlight on NASH and raise awareness of the little-known symptoms of this disease and the need for better diagnosis and treatment options.
Body Fat Distribution Linked to Higher Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
In the first prospective study of directly measured body fat distribution and prostate cancer risk, investigators found that higher levels of abdominal and thigh fat are associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings may lead to a better understanding of the relationship between obesity and prostate cancer and provide new insights for treatment.
Previous studies have shown that obesity is associated with an elevated risk of advanced prostate cancer and a poorer prognosis after diagnosis. Also, emerging evidence suggests that the specific distribution of fat in the body may be an important factor.
To provide high quality evidence, Barbra Dickerman, PhD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and her colleagues analyzed body fat distribution using the gold-standard measure of computed tomography imaging and assessed the risk of being diagnosed with, and dying from, prostate cancer among 1,832 Icelandic men who were followed for up to 13 years.
During the study, 172 men developed prostate cancer and 31 died from the disease. The accumulation of fat in specific areas—such as visceral fat (deep in the abdomen, surrounding the organs) and thigh subcutaneous fat (just beneath the skin)—was associated with the risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. High body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference were also associated with higher risks of advanced and fatal prostate cancer.
“Interestingly, when we looked separately at men with a high BMI versus low BMI, we found that the association between visceral fat and advanced and fatal prostate cancer was stronger among men with a lower BMI. The precision of these estimates was limited in this subgroup analysis, but this is an intriguing signal for future research,” Dickerman noted.
Additional studies are needed to investigate the role of fat distribution in the development and progression of prostate cancer and how changes in fat stores over time may affect patients’ health. “Ultimately, identifying the patterns of fat distribution that are associated with the highest risk of clinically significant prostate cancer may help to elucidate the mechanisms linking obesity with aggressive disease and target men for intervention strategies,” said Dickerman.
An accompanying editorial notes that lifestyle interventions—such as diet and exercise—that target fat loss may also reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
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Paves the path for the development of enhanced hemp and cannabis plants
that are healthier, more robust and higher yielding
LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO, June 12, 2019 / - Trait Biosciences Inc. ("Trait" or the "Company"), North America's leading research laboratory in hemp and cannabis innovations, today announced that it has completed the first-ever successful stable genetic transformation of the Cannabis sativa (hemp) plant.
The achievement was completed by Trait’s team of more than 40 scientists and researchers, led by Dr. Richard Sayre, from its licensed facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. While efforts have been made by other researchers and companies to metabolically engineer the Cannabis sativa plant, Trait’s achievement is believed to represent the first time a hemp plant has been stably transformed and successfully grown roots and stems.
This scientific achievement paves the way for Trait Biosciences to begin its efforts to commercialize its Trait Amplified™, Zero™ and Tailored™ technologies.
“Successful transformation of the hemp plant is a pivotal milestone for our company,” said Dr. Sayre, Chief Science Officer of Trait. “For us, it is the foundation on which we will be able to develop strains of hemp and cannabis with novel traits, including our Trait Amplified™ technology. Plants grown with Amplified are expected to have more trichomes, have greater photosynthetic efficiency and are expected to generate cannabinoid yields 2x – 5x higher than conventional plants for whole plant extracts, in addition to being able to produce water-soluble cannabinoids, which have far greater bioavailability and onset time than fat-soluble cannabinoids.”
The successful transformation was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction and gene sequencing of the gene of interest, with the frequency of the transformation event being 6.7%.
Peter McDonough, Chief Executive Officer of Trait Biosciences, added “This is a major development for Trait and for all who use hemp and cannabis products. For patients who rely on cannabinoid therapies to improve their health, as well as those adult-use customers who use hemp and cannabis for recreational purposes, this means they will soon have access to products that will be more affordable, have better quality and deliver more predictable, repeatable experiences than anything that is on the market currently.”
About Trait Biosciences
With a team of internationally recognized scientists who are applying best-in-class technology and agricultural science, Trait Biosciences is an emerging biotechnology leader in the hemp and cannabis industries. Its consumer technology platforms provide breakthrough IP and science which produce enhanced cannabinoids featuring predictable onset timing, superior bioavailability, extended stability and improved taste. Trait's patent pending technologies includes a process for generating water-soluble cannabinoids that does not rely on emulsion or nanotechnology. The company's agricultural technologies increase crop yields and plant safety, including ultrahigh yield Amplified™ plants which dramatically increase a plant's natural cannabinoid productivity, and its Defence™ RNAi crop protection technology, which eliminates the need for pesticides or fungicides, providing higher quality safer CBD infused nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.
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Any forward-looking statements included in this document are made as of the date of this document and the Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although management of the Corporation believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
Four Canada Finalists Named in IsaBody Challenge to Compete for CA$10,000
Health and Wellness Competition Inspires Total-Mind and Body Transformations
GILBERT, Ariz. (June 12, 2019) — Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company providing nutrition and lifestyle solutions, has announced the first four Canada finalists of its annual total-body transformation program, the IsaBody Challenge®. The first Judging Period’s finalists are Cristin Richardson of Guelph, Ontario; Laurie Barkman of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Murray Marchak of Victoria, British Columbia; and Paul Starling of Lindsay, Ontario.
These four individuals were selected out of the thousands of people across Canada who completed the IsaBody Challenge during the most recent judging period. Each finalist has won CA$3,000 and the chance to compete for the grand prize of CA$10,000. Finalists will also receive a CA$200 product coupon, a photo shoot, an all-expenses-paid trip to the IsaBody™ Escape for themselves and a guest, and other prizes to recognize their achievements.
Each finalist will be introduced onstage at the Isagenix Canada Celebration 2020 in February in Montreal, Quebec, in front of thousands of attendees. The grand prize winner will be announced at the event. The IsaBody Challenge and Canada Celebration are both hosted by Isagenix.
“Our Canada finalists have demonstrated a resilience and strength of character that is truly exemplary,” said Travis Ogden, chief executive officer of Isagenix. “We’re proud to honor their commitment to transforming their lives and the example they set for others as they pair discipline with our exceptional nutrition solutions. We congratulate them knowing they’ll continue to inspire as they continue on this path to enhanced wellness.”
Meet the Finalists
Cristin Richardson, Ontario
Age: 39
Total Challenges Completed: 3
Total Weight Loss Over Completed Challenges: 19 pounds*
One year ago, Cristin was exhausted, sick, and just trying to survive physically and emotionally as a mother to her young son. She credits Isagenix in helping her regain her energy and mental balance to cope with the challenges motherhood has thrown her way and with becoming an athlete again. Now she’s able to hike and go on adventures with her son, and she’s smashing new physical goals as a recent Black Belt Grand Champion in her dojo, competing and winning against people half her age.
Laurie Barkman, Manitoba
Age: 53
Total Challenges Completed: 3
Total Weight Loss Over Completed Challenges: 38 pounds*
Tired, overweight, and unenergetic, Laurie still had the strength to say, “Enough!” and make drastic changes that allowed her to finally like what she sees in the mirror. Nearly 40 pounds down,* she’s regained confidence and determination and replaced fat with lean muscle to become stronger and healthier. Her newfound confidence affects all areas of her life, pushing her to speak up, reach out, try new things, and inspire others. She’s even competed in her first-ever bikini competition at age 53, placing fourth and meeting her goal of finishing in the top five.
Murray Marchak, British Columbia
Age: 48
Total Challenges Completed: 9
Total Weight Loss During Completed Challenges: 30 pounds* Murray always considered himself an average guy with a body he wasn’t proud of but wasn’t really worried about until a doctor’s visit where he was told to lose weight and lower his cholesterol, or he’d be put on daily medication. This lit a fire in Murray to make dramatic changes in his lifestyle that included losing more than 70 pounds (30 total during IsaBody Challenges). More importantly, he now uses an online forum to inspire more than 600 other average guys just like him who are trying to improve their overall health and wellness to accomplish their goals.
Paul Starling, Ontario
Age: 52
Total Challenges Completed: 7
Total Weight Loss Over Completed Challenges: 50 pounds*Prior to Isagenix, Paul wasn’t able to stick with a diet for more than two weeks. Now, he’s down 50 pounds* and loving the simplicity of the wellness program that allows him to maintain his newfound physique. Paul is focused on gaining lean muscle and toning as he increases energy and strength with early-morning visits to the gym. While he once dreaded these visits, he now enjoys them so much he goes to the gym almost every day.
To read more about the finalists and see their before and after photos, visit the Isagenix blog. To learn more about Isagenix, visit the Newsroom, like the company on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram.
*Weight loss, muscle gain, lifestyle, and other results depicted here reflect exceptional individual experiences of Isagenix customers and should not be construed as typical or average. Results vary with individual effort, body composition, eating patterns, time, exercise, and other factors, such as genetic and physiological makeup. A two-phase 2016 study published by researchers at Skidmore College showed an average weight loss of 24 pounds after 12 weeks. The study evaluated the use of Isagenix products in men and women for weight loss followed by weight maintenance. During the weight maintenance phase, the subjects who continued the calorie-controlled program using Isagenix products better maintained their weight loss in comparison to those who transitioned to a traditional diet after 52 weeks.
About the IsaBody Challenge
The IsaBody Challenge is a 16-week contest that rewards participants for their total-body and life transformations. Participants are judged on their before and after photos as well as their personal essays describing their journeys. The contest looks for the most inspirational and motivational stories about how participants have made healthy body and life transformations. The IsaBody Challenge is open to all Isagenix customers and members over the age of 18 in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and South Korea. For more information, visit the IsaBody Challenge page.
About Isagenix International
Established in 2002, Isagenix provides systems for weight loss, performance, vitality and well-being, personal care and beauty, and financial wellness. With nearly 600,000 customers worldwide and more than 100 life-changing products, packs, and systems globally, the company is committed to producing Solutions to Transform Lives™. Isagenix shares its products and solutions through a network of independent distributors in 18 markets: the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and South Korea. Isagenix is a privately owned company with headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit Isagenix.com.
The Fourth of July is a day for BBQ’s, pool parties, good food, time with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors. To make this holiday perfect, we have compiled a list of products to make this Independence Day one for the books. On this list are unique snacks and drinks that you would never think of to elevate this years party or get-together. Please let me know if you are interested in more information or sampling any of the following. - Katie
To kick off your day and keep you going strong the whole time, you’ll be obsessed with the coffee from Fire Dept. Coffee! Veteran and Firefighter owned and operated, Fire Dept. Coffee is the fresh, andinnovative coffee company with heart and service backing their brand Breaking the classic coffee mold, the true magic happens with FDC’s more unique flavors; bourbon, whiskey, rum and tequila infused coffee! There four spirit-infused blendspack in all the flavor and energy needed to keep your energy up all day; unique blends with a punch! Each blend is unique and freshly made with lots of flavor -- it’s sure to be your new favorite go-to beverage this holiday! Each batch is roasted to order, ensuring every cup is as fresh and flavorful as possible for when it's needed most. FDC also offers a line of mugs and apparel as well. With honor and reverence in mind, FDC offers 15% off every order for all military and first responders. The team also donates 10% of proceeds from every order towards supporting ill or injured firefighters and first responders. Weather kickstarting your day with a bold blend or unwinding at the end with a delicious cup, Fire Dept. Coffee has the perfect roast for this Fourth. Enjoy coffee made by veterans’ whose heart is to continue to serve our communities. Website: https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/
Be the talk of the party with one of the delicious mixes fromGood Dee’s! Opt for a healthier, yet just as tasty version of your favorite craveable foods this summer with homemade mixes you’ll be obsessed with. From keto and low-carb to gluten-free and dairy-free, Good Dee’s mixes offers consumers living an alternative dietary lifestyle a bold new approach to baked goods that doesn’t involve deprivation. There is finally a delicious and guilt-free way to indulge on your favorite sweet treats with one of the many Good Dee’s mixes. Good Dee’s offers mixes for brownies, cookies, cakes, pancakes, muffins, and cornbread that are diabetic friendly, low-carb, gluten-free, wheat-free, and easy to bake. Dairy-free and nut-free options are also available. The holiday, enjoy sandwichesCorn-Free Cornbread Sandwich BunsorCornbread Dogs! These mixes are the perfect healthy homemade treat! Website: www.gooddees.com
Bubba’s Fine Foods is rewriting the script on boring health food. This brand of delicious gluten-free, grain-free, paleo snacks is giving the people what they want: real food snacks that satisfy real-world cravings. Bubba’s Fine Foods is dedicated to creating healthy and delicious foods that nourishes the body while still tasting amazing! Bubba’s Fine Foods means that health food doesn’t have to be flavorless anymore. Bubba’s is standing apart from other paleo snacks by honing in on what the people want most: an addictive crunch, simple real-food ingredients, no refined sweeteners and healthy snack food that doesn’t taste like it’s healthy. The team has created Snack Mixes, crunchy ‘Nana Chips, and addictive UnGranolas. Their best selling 'Nana Chips Variety Pack is the perfect snack for the kids or health conscious friends. To feed the whole party, try the The Full Family Variety Pack with all three of the Bubba’s hits, making the perfect snack for everyone! All of Bubba’s Fine Foods’ snacks are proudly made in America and are paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, and free of refined sugars and artificial flavorings. Website: www.bubbasfoods.com
Emerging Pain Relief Solution from Nutmeg Oil Blend Endorsed by Physical Therapists
Grenada Nut Company’s 100 percent natural nutmeg pain relief oil soothes pain and inflammation in joints, muscles, and more.
MegRelief from Grenada Nut Company is a high-quality nutmeg blend essential oil for muscle pain and stiffness. The oil is certified organic and ISO registered and uses 100 percent natural, raw ingredients.
Arthur and Danette Toole, the founders of Grenada Nut Company, say, “At Grenada Nut Company, we believe no one should be forced to live in pain, nor be forced to take additional medicine. We created MegRelief to be a natural answer to joint and muscle pain. We literally searched all over the globe to find the perfect oils to blend together to provide relief for people like our family members, who suffer from joint and lower back pain.”
Grenada Nut Company was born after Danette took Arthur to visit her father’s home country of Grenada and found nutmeg oil, an oil used for chronic pain. The company’s philosophy is that no one should suffer needlessly when there are natural remedies available.
Grenada Nut Company has partnered with gyms to give customers a better workout experience. Physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers also use the oil on their patients during their rehab sessions.
The founders are so confident in MegRelief, they offer a satisfaction guaranteed policy for all Grenada Nut Company purchases. If the customer is not completely satisfied with the product, they can return it for a full refund. In their first 85 days, Grenada Nut Company had over 290 orders and no joint or muscle pain-related returns.
Grenada Nut Company
Grenada Nut Co. was birthed from pain…literally. While in her family’s home country of Grenada, Danette’s husband had been battling knee pain for 6 months. After several doctor’s visits, scans, physical therapy visits, pain medications, and more scans, the pain still wouldn’t subside.
While there, her parents provided a natural remedy that worked immediately. Then the thought hit them-Why aren’t more people aware of the beautiful and amazing things that Grenada has to offer?
From that thought, Grenada Nut Company was born. Grenada Nut Company seeks to share the wonders of Grenada with the world. From spices and cocoa to fruit and nuts, Grenada is one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean.
Our philosophy is that no one should suffer needlessly when there are natural remedies available.
WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT – June 12, 2019 -- Cannatrol today announced the launch of its patent-pending Cannatrol Dry/Cure System, the first-ever to bring technology, science, and complete control to the cannabis finishing process.
Drying and curing ready-to-market legal cannabis harvests today is plagued by over-drying, inconsistent quality, waste, mold, sub-optimal profitability, and overall poor consumer experience. Over-drying results in significant declines in production revenue, while controlled, proper drying can boost margins by as much as 5 percent.
The Cannatrol™ Dry/Cure system provides a controlled, repeatable, chemical- and heat-free drying and curing solution resulting in superior terpene retention, consistent-quality, visually appealing cannabis products for all regulated medical and recreational applications. The Cannatrol system helps producers deliver a premium product, highly differentiated from competitors.
“Cannatrol’s patent-pending technology, takes the guesswork out of cannabis drying and curing to the benefit of growers, processors and end-users,” said David Sandelman, Chief Engineer at Cannatrol and a serial tech innovator. “Cannatrol eliminates heat, over-drying, the challenges of moist coastal air versus dry mountain environments, poor quality, and low profitability from the cannabis finishing process and replaces it with cool air, proven science, and easy to use technology.”
Proven Vaportrol™ Technology
The technology inside Cannatrol was originally developed to solve a drying and aging problem at one of the top cheese makers in the US. Today, the patent-pending technology is being used in hundreds of cheese and cured-meat aging rooms across the country and is the proven standard for high-quality in the food industry. Vaportrol maintains proper vapor pressure throughout the drying and curing process for the food industry and now, through Cannatrol, for the cannabis sector.
How Cannatrol Works
Growing a quality product is a significant financial commitment. Genetics, nutrients, power, and labor all get calculated into the cost of the grow cycle. With that much investment in the grow process, it is critical to assure the product is dried and cured in a clean, correct environment. Anything less can result in a total loss of harvest.
The Cannatrol process starts with gentle, controlled water removal. A typical dry cycle might last from 3-6 days, depending on the cultivar and desired preferences. Users first program the temperature and dew point conditions and the length of time. Second, using the 'ramp' function (with up to 5 settings), Cannatrol gently controls the rate of water loss.
Third, glide into the cure mode. Select temperature and dew point and let the system hold the harvest in a perfectly controlled environment. No maintenance is required. When the cure is complete, finished product can be stored in a sealed container or held in the Cannatrol system until it is packaged and distributed.
The Cannatrol Dry/Cure System
The Cannatrol Dry/Cure system is available for large-scale and commercial growers, as well as a smaller Cool Cure system for small, home growers. The Cool Cure system will dry up to 1 kilo of wet flowers and deliver the same consistent results as the commercial system.
Cannatrol commercial boxes dry/cure from 80 kilos and up and are fitted with an integrated scale to monitor real-time water weight loss, and up to five different settings per dry/cure cycle. Other features of the commercial system to give reliable, repeatable results:
Multi sensor technology
Easy to navigate 7" color touch screen
Remote operating capability via iPhone/Android
Control heat and moisture without supplementary dehumidification
Food grade construction materials
Manual overrides
Installation and tech support/training
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