Organigram Holdings (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, was recently highlighted in an article by Bloomberg titled, ‘Organigram a Canadian Pot Rarity After Four Profitable Quarters’ (http://cnw.fm/X1kps). An article further discussing the company reads, “Along with the company’s impressive corporate governance comes its equally notable — … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc.’s (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Noteworthy Corporate Governance, Financial Performance Drive Success”

GB Sciences (OTCQB: GBLX) today announced that it has filed an 8k announcing the sale of its 50% ownership stake in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC. for $16 million. The stake will be bought by Wellcana Plus at a fee of $7 million in cash at closing, $1 million in cash within 60 days of closing, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – GB Sciences, Inc. (GBLX) Sells 50% Ownership Stake in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC”

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) this morning announced its appointment of Peter Vitulli to its board of directors. According to the update, Vitulli currently serves as an operating advisor at Windrose Health Investors and has extensive experience spanning 35 years in the consumer products and healthcare industries with both large corporations and entrepreneurial … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) Appoints Consumer Products and Healthcare Industry Veteran Peter Vitulli to its Board”

Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) today announced its plans to participate at the Eight Capital & Cassels Brock Global Cannabis Conference slated to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto on September 19, 2019. Willow Biosciences will be available for one-on-one meetings during the event. In addition, Willow CEO, President and Director Trevor Peters … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) Announces Plans to Participate at the Eight Capital & Cassels Brock Global Cannabis Conference”

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) this morning announced that it has engaged with Linneo Health S.L., a subsidiary of Alcaliber S.A., to be its European medical cannabis supply partner. A European leader in the pharmaceutical cannabis industry, Linneo Health recently received its EU-GMP (“Good Manufacturing Practices”) certification from the Spanish regulatory authorities. According … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Announces Partnership with Linneo Health to Supply Medical Cannabis in Europe”

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, today announced that its portfolio company TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) has entered into a distribution agreement with Israel-based pharma-tech company Syqe Medical, Ltd. to launch Syqe’s flagship product, the Syqe(TM) Inhaler, in Canada. The Syqe Inhaler is a metered-dose medical … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Enters Distribution Agreement to Launch Medical Cannabis Inhaler in Canada”

Global innovator in drug delivery platforms Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced the publication of final study results of the 2018 human clinical study evaluating CBD delivery and effectiveness using its patented DehydraTECH(TM) powered TurboCBD(TM); capsules. According to the update results were published in the peer reviewed medical journal, Advances in Therapy, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Human CBD Study Results Published in Peer Reviewed Clinical Journal”

One of the premiere events for cannabis tech, the New West Summit, is slated to return to San Francisco for its fifth annual conference at the Bespoke event center from October 10-11, 2019. Known as THE cannabis tech conference, the New West Summit has a full roster with over 50 exhibitors, more than 100 speakers … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Fifth Annual New West Summit’s Carefully Curated Roster Includes Leafwire Pitch Slam”

As Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo (CWCBExpo) looms on the event horizon, big things are about to happen. Set for September 26-28 at South Hall K in the Los Angeles Convention Center, CWCBExpo is a business-to-business trade show held three times a year, in New York, Los Angeles and Boston. The event has become an … Continue reading “Sixth Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo to Feature B.I.G. Thinker”

The company delivers premium, certified organic cannabis to Canada and international markets TGOD intends to explore strategic international markets with exclusive licensing deals and partnerships The company has set its sights on the beverage industry as it continues to look forward The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a premium, global organic … Continue reading “The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Built Strategically from Day One”

Benzinga, a leading financial media outlet, is announcing the first round of speakers for the fifth iteration of the Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Oct. 22-23. Following the historical format of the renowned conference, day one of the event brings top cannabis executives, multistate operators, leading investors, pioneers in the pharmaceutical space and more in … Continue reading “Benzinga Announces Initial Lineup For Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago: Charlie Bachtell, Axel Bernabe, Hadley Ford Among Speakers”

Last week, Grow Up Conference and Expo celebrated the best in cannabis cultivation, science and manufacturing at the first ever Grow Up Awards Gala, held at the Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “Last night was a true testament to the tireless work of the people who have helped push our industry forward,” said … Continue reading “Grow Up Conference & Expo Announces 2019 Awards Gala Winners”

West Coast-based IONIC Brands has expanded its recreational cannabis vape products line with acquisitions that grant it edibles and infused product potential, as well as Bluetooth-enabled hardware that revolutionizes its vape lines The company recently reported its second quarter financials, including record revenues that exceeded the prior year’s period by 377 percent for a total … Continue reading “IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) Posts 377 Percent Revenue Increase in Second Quarter”

Wildflower Brands is expanding its presence in British Columbia and across Canada following its acquisition of Vancouver-based City Cannabis Corp., which recently announced two more store openings The company has hundreds of U.S. outlets for its cannabidiol product line, with a focus on the burgeoning cannabis markets in Washington and California and expectations for European … Continue reading “Wildflower Brands Inc.’s (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Growth Continues with Opening of Two British Columbia Stores”

This fall, New West Summit 2019 is set to fill San Francisco with a confluence of ideas and investment in the cannabis space. The conference, now in its fifth year, also promises to be a veritable Octoberfest, packed with an abundance of entertainment and networking opportunities, as well as three exciting parties. Slated for October … Continue reading “New West Summit 2019 Shaping Up to be Cannabis Octoberfest”

The 50 percent discount applies to both conference days, as well as the additional parties NWS5 has a diversified program that consists of keynote speeches, industry talks, a hack-a-thon, investment competitions for startups and afterparties Topics will include the future of cultivation, investing in cannabis, business ethics, disruptive innovation, seed genetics, marketing and more New … Continue reading “New West Summit to Focus on the Future of the Cannabis Industry, 50% Discount on Tickets Available Until End of September”

A bipartisan bill that was drafted to protect the banks that accept marijuana businesses as clients will be put before the whole House for a vote this month, according to the office of the Majority Leader. This decision was announced during a closed-door meeting of the Democratic Party lawmakers held on Thursday. The exact date … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Congress to Vote on Marijuana Banking Bill This Month”

The cost of cannabis flower in Michigan has risen by about 50 percent from the time medical marijuana became available in the state nearly ten months ago. In August, the wholesale price of an ounce reached $249, the highest it has ever been from the time the regulated market was opened. This increase in the … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Prices in Michigan Rise as Recreational Sales Near”

There are three initiatives aimed at putting a recreational ballot measure on the 2020 ballot in Florida, but one of those initiatives has been singled out by the Attorney General as being too long and should therefore be rejected by the Supreme Court of Florida. The ballot initiative that AG Ashley Moody has turned her … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Florida AG Opposes One Recreational Marijuana Ballot Initiative”

An audit done by a marijuana business association has revealed that the number of black market cannabis industry players is thrice the number of the licensed marijuana businesses in the state. The audit, whose findings were made public on Wednesday, indicates that there are 2,835 illegal marijuana businesses operating within California while the statistics from … Continue reading “420 with CNW – California Audit Uncovers 3,000 Illegal Marijuana Businesses”

Next year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to authorize the cultivation of 3,200 kilos of marijuana that will be used for research and other federally-approved purposes. This plan is part of the anti-narcotics agency’s annual quota for the production of controlled substances that will be used for the scientific, medical, research and industrial needs … Continue reading “420 with CNW – DEA Wants 3,200 Kilos of Marijuana Grown Legally in 2020”

The former head of the FDA has said that the conflict between the federal and state marijuana laws has created regulatory gaps which have given chance to tainted or substandard products to enter the market, resulting in the fatal lung injuries that have been reported recently. He hinted that federal action could put an end … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Former FDA Boss Hints Marijuana Legalization Is Necessary for Public Health Reasons”

In their reply to a letter written by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) wrote that researchers should be allowed to access marijuana from licensed dispensaries in states where marijuana is legal instead of being compelled to rely on the single source licensed by … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Feds Say Researchers Should Access Marijuana from Licensed Dispensaries”

As reputable entities like the American Cancer Society (ACS) start talking about what marijuana can do for patients who are struggling with different cancers, you may be wondering how exactly this plant may be beneficial to someone with breast cancer. Here are some of the ways in which marijuana can help as someone undergoes cancer … Continue reading “420 with CNW – The Benefits of Marijuana During Breast Cancer Treatment”

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”

Related Editorial Skepticism has been squashed and all apprehension eliminated. There’s no longer any question about either the viability or the profitability of the newly respected cannabis sector. Huge money has already been made in the nascent industry, and the only real question left is: where’s the next super nova? Quarter-over-quarter sales growth is one … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Attains Rapid Growth in the Mounting Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Experiments with next-generation delivery systems appear certain to lead to better cannabis-based products. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has recently seen spectacular improvements in the effectiveness of cannabinoids thanks to its proprietary chemical delivery treatment. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF), which has won widespread praise for its … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advancing the Effective Delivery of Cannabinoids”

Related Editorial Extraction technology plays a crucial part in the production of cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a company already established in the hydroponic equipment business, is making plans to add extraction technology to its repertoire. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has been researching new medical applications for … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Expanding Product Offerings to Include Extraction Equipment”