Hemptown, one of the nation’s leading cultivators of feminized hemp, has appointed a new member to its board. Zayn Kalyan joined the board, effective Jan. 29, 2021. With more than eight years of experience working in investment banking and venture capital, Kalyan has served in several business development, executive leadership, financial management and public company … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Hemptown Organic Corp. Announces Appointment of New Board Member”

RYAH Group, a leading digital health care analytics and technology company, is set to benefit with a commitment to advancing the world’s transition to remote-health solutions and data analytics in patient treatments. A recent Becker’s Hospital Review article cites 10 emerging trends in health IT that will shape the field in 2021, reporting that big … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc. Set to be at Forefront of Data-Driven Medical Future”

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company located in Canada, is positioned for opportunity as savvy consumers of today’s cannabis market understand different strains and their varying effects. The company is well ahead of this market trend with roughly 350 tested cultivars in its extensive catalog, including 50 super-elite strains prized … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) Poised to Deliver ‘Super-Elite’ Strains for Today’s Consumers”

Golden Leaf Holdings (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF)  is a premier cannabis company powered by the Chalice retail and consumer brands. A recent article discussing the company reads, “GLH takes a diversified approach to growth through innovation, strategic partnerships and retail expansion, as well as a brand portfolio focusing on health and wellness. The company features … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Why Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Is ‘One to Watch’”

HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition, has submitted its dossier to the United Kingdom’s Regulatory Food Safety Agency (“FSA”). HempFusion made the application in conjunction with its strategic and exclusive supply chain partner. The company has now taken the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Announces Submission of Novel Foods Application to UK’s FSA”

Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company focused on cannabis, hemp, functional mushrooms and the rapidly emerging psychedelic sector, through its subsidiary Pure Extracts Manufacturing Corp., has ordered more than 30,000 vape cartridges and vape pens. Pure Extracts will fill the cartridges and pens, which are produced by a … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Subsidiary Orders 30,000-Plus Vape Cartridges, Pens for Retail Distribution”

XPhyto Therapeutics (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT), a bioscience accelerator focused on next-generation drug delivery, diagnostic and new active pharmaceutical ingredient investment opportunities, has provided an update to its Jan. 22, 2021, press release regarding recent promotional and investor relations. The updated comments were made at the request of IIROC and the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”). … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Releases Update on Promotional and Marketing Activity Comments”

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB:GPFT), a premiere, fully licensed California-based cannabis company, is providing an update regarding the announcement of a potential acquisition transaction. The company earlier announced that a Canadian cannabis company had shown interest in entering  discussions involving an acquisition transaction; those discussions led to the two companies signing a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) in … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Provides Update on MOU with Canadian Cannabis Company, Potential JV”

Gage Cannabis recently closed on Regulation A equity financing offering, raising gross proceeds of $50 million Issuance was oversubscribed, resulted in addition of over 1,000 new investors to Gage Cannabis’ shareholder base Gage Cannabis plans to use the proceeds to further expand Gage’s retail reach, pursue M&A opportunities and help solidify the company’s position as … Continue reading “Gage Cannabis Sets Sights on Becoming Michigan’s Top Cannabis Brand, Concludes Successful Equity Financing Offering”

Entrepreneurs and investors gather for Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on February 25-26, 2021 75+ speakers, featuring cannabis industry pioneers, innovators, and heavy weights Global attendees include leading executives, investors, traders, and shareholders interested in the cannabis sector Despite the surging COVID-19 pandemic, the cannabis industry has emerged as an extremely resilient market. Continued legalization of … Continue reading “Cannabis Entrepreneurs and Investors to Participate in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference February 2021”

Life sciences industry accelerator XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. has developed a timeline for the approval and rollout of a rapid, portable COVID-19 test it expects to become available by April in Europe XPhyto’s Covid-ID Lab system is designed to help industries economically devastated by the pandemic to form strategies based on quick and accurate testing, particularly … Continue reading “XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Advances Rapid COVID Test System, Expands Psychedelic Medicine Programs”

PULL recently received Company Code from Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate Code allows PULL to submit application to sell its first functional mushroom product Company intends to submit additional NPN applications during 2021 as part of larger strategy to develop portfolio of functional mushroom wellness products Functional mushrooms, those that provide a health … Continue reading “Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) Closer to Pure Mushrooms Sales with Company Code, NPN Submission”

Company has completed steps necessary to achieve, sustain competitive advantage in move towards remote-health solutions and trials RYAH technology optimizes patient feedback so medical trials, studies can move into remote solution zones Recently developed an integrated, customized mobile application to support a major clinical study in the United Kingdom RYAH created cloud of stored data … Continue reading “Ryah Group Inc. Making Digital Transformation in the Lab a Reality”

CBD-based products have become increasingly popular among professional athletes, primarily due to pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory qualities CannAssist International’s Xceptor Labs is an active player within the CBD-based product sector through the development of its proprietary CiBiDinol technology CiBiDinol’s technology, using a water-soluble carrier, developed an encapsulation process to deliver unchanged CBD molecule through cell’s watery matrix Xceptor … Continue reading “CannAssist International Corp. (CNSC) Sees Product Popularity Grow as Professional Athletes Switch to CBD for Pain Relief”

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. is licensed in Oregon and Nevada, with partnerships in manufacturing and distribution in California The Chalice Brands offer full lines of cannabis products grown organically and by local growers The company offers production, processing, wholesale distribution and retail operations within the cannabis industry Golden Leaf Holdings reported sales growth during the … Continue reading “Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Is ‘One to Watch’”

Pure Extracts entered into two large biomass purchase agreements, plans to ramp up production of high-potency THC and CBD extracts in 2021 Company expects historically low biomass purchase price will produce $590,000 revenue Company recently announced DTC eligibility of common shares for increased settlement and clearance speeds, wider access to brokerage firms Pure Extracts Technologies … Continue reading “Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Enters Large Cannabis Biomass Agreements to Scale Up Extract Production, Announces DTC Eligibility of Common Shares in the U.S.”

Since 2017, Nevada has allowed recreational cannabis sales, and as a result, the state has seen an influx of tourists looking to purchase and consume cannabis before they head home. However, since state law requires that recreational cannabis be consumed in a private residence, which excludes hotel rooms, these tourists essentially break the law when … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Nevada Legislators to Debate Cannabis Lounges Again”

The wave of cannabis legislation reform sweeping across the United States has reached Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth may very well be the next state to legalize cannabis. A new bipartisan bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature last week by state Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street seeks to legalize marijuana, allowing individuals aged 21 and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Legalize Cannabis in Pennsylvania”

Virginia’s Legislature recently passed a measure that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The Senate passed the initiative in a 20–19 vote while the House approved it in a 48–43 vote, making Virginia the only state in the Old South to allow legalization. It should be noted that not one Republican in either chamber … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Becomes 16th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis”

Legislators in Virginia spent last week trying to bring together Senate and House cannabis legalization bills in an attempt to reach an agreement on matters such as criminal penalties and business licensing before a looming legislative deadline. Each chamber had approved its own legalization measure earlier in the month, based on a plan that was … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Virginia Lawmakers Scramble to Reconcile Marijuana Legalization Bills Before Deadline”

President Joe Biden expressed his support for cannabis reform during his presidential campaign, and now members of Congress are holding him to his word. More than 30 members of Congress have signed a letter urging the president to grant mass clemency to people with federal, nonviolent cannabis convictions. After signing the letter, the 37 members … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Issue Mass Cannabis Pardons”

Marijuana has been used for many centuries as an aphrodisiac, with early recordings showing its use in India in the seventh century. Presently, many consumers of marijuana claim that the substance improves one’s sex life. At the same time, others claim that marijuana can also affect sex negatively in different ways. However, science has shown … Continue reading “420 with CNW — What Five Major Studies Say About Cannabis and Your Sex Life”

In 2020 alone, Florida’s medical cannabis program created approximately 15,000 jobs, and a new analysis revealed that, in total, approximately 31,450 Florida residents are now employed in this industry. A report authored by Leafly & Whitney Economics shows that the total sales of cannabis last year was valued at $1.23 billion. These statistics show that … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Surging Patient Numbers Trigger Hiring Spree in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Sector”

As of November 2020, 35 states had legalized cannabis for medical use. A wave of cannabis reform is sweeping across the country, thanks in part to cannabis’ revenue earning ability as well as its numerous health benefits. Consequently, the medical cannabis space attracts a lot of players, with everyone from mom and pop establishments to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Tips for Choosing the Best Medical Marijuana Retail Location”

Related Editorial While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell. With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges”

Related Editorial The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky. Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector”

Related Editorial In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Reach in Cannabis Industry to Include Processing, Manufacturing”

Related Editorial As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Cultivation, Extraction Equipment as California Hemp Market Surges”

Related Editorial Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Secures Series of Noteworthy Deals with Top Retailers”

Related Editorial With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Experiencing Strong Growth as Demand Rises in Booming Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology”

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions”