IONIC Brands (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3), a West Coast cannabis holding company, is focused on exploiting the adult-use cannabis industry by finding where the market is and anticipating where it’s going, especially in regards to technology. An article discussing the company reads, “IONIC Brands is developing a premium and luxury consumer portfolio led … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Capitalizing on Adult-Use Cannabis Industry by Anticipating Market Movement”

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) today announced that it has repriced its “bought deal” brokered private placement initially announced on July 3, 2019 and amended on September 27, 2019. According to the update, the repricing of the private placement more accurately reflects the current market price of the company’s common shares. Under the terms of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) Announces Repricing of “Bought Deal” Brokered Private Placement”

MustGrow Biologics (CSE: MGRO) (OTC: MGROF), an agricultural biotech company developing and commercializing a portfolio of natural, science-based bio-pesticides and bio-fertility products, this morning announced the finalization of its advanced liquid formulation. The new liquid formulation is an advancement of the company’s signature mustard-derived ‘granule format’ bio-pesticide product. In contrast to the granule format, the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTC: MGROF) Finalizes Liquid Formulation of Mustard-Derived Bio-Pesticide”

Zenabis Global (TSX: ZENA) recently issued an update regarding its facility construction and licensing activities as well as the company’s cannabis production results. Among other highlights, the company reported a cultivation output of 1,996 kg of dried cannabis in August 2019, surpassing its revised forecast output of 1,579 kg by more than 26%. The company … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Zenabis Global Inc. (TSX: ZENA) Posts Operational Update”

A technical420 editorial published today and written by Anthony Varrell highlights details regarding three Canadian Licensed Producers (“LPs”) with price target downgrades. The cannabis sector, yesterday, recorded one of its best trading days of the year, coming after Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA), a leading Canadian LP, released first quarter financial results. According to … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Three Canadian Licensed Producers with Price Target Downgrades”

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a leading cannabis branded products company in the U.S., this morning announced its plans to present at the Fifth Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The event is slated to be held in Chicago from October 22-23, 2019. Plus Products will present to an audience of public and private companies and … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) to Present at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago”

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, on Tuesday announced that its portfolio company James E. Wagner Cultivation Corp. (TSXV: JWCA) (OTCQX: JWCAF) (“JWC”) received a Health Canada license amendment permitting cannabis production in four new flowering rooms at its flagship facility in Kitchener, Ontario. The additional flowering rooms … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Obtains Health Canada License Amendment”

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) holds a diversified portfolio of cannabis brands including its wholly owned subsidiary, 7ACRES. An article discussing the company reads, “Recently, SPRWF announced the initial market entry of Jack Haze, a proprietary strain from its 7ACRES subsidiary. The unique 7ACRES Jack Haze strain is the first of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Subsidiary Launches Proprietary Sativa-Dominant Strain”

Aiming high and delivering strong has become a hallmark of Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo). The events, held three times a year in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, operate with a defined mission of being the leading forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel and entrepreneurs … Continue reading “Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Stands as Hallmark Event for Diverse Range of Cannabis Participants”

Revenue from the U.S. marijuana industry expected to reach over $21 billion by 2021, according to ArcView Research Group. Acquired $6 million 265-acre Estrella Ranch property in Paso Robles, California. Experienced legal, environmental and public company management team. Received cultivation/nursery and distribution licenses for its nurseries in Coachella and Paso Robles, Calif. In negotiation with … Continue reading “LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (LVVV) is “One to Watch””

PLUS is making strategic moves, having recently introduced the top two best-selling cannabis products in California across all categories into Nevada Plus Products is hyper-focused on building the world’s largest cannabis brand With 45 million visitors annually and sales numbers surpassing expectations, Nevada is an ideal next step for PLUS Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) … Continue reading “Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Launches Top-Selling Edibles into Thriving Nevada Adult-Use Cannabis Market”

Cannabis companies are facing financing problems, because the big banks will not take them on as customers Dama Financial is focused on making transparent banking services readily available to the cannabis industry Dama Financial offers turnkey services to clients looking for safe, sustainable and modern financial/payment options Although more than 30 states have legalized cannabis … Continue reading “Dama Financial Provides Access to Transparent Banking Services for Cannabis Industry”

Located in the Netherlands, Truverra Europe is already established in select European markets, providing an early foothold for Supreme Cannabis Supreme Cannabis’ investment vehicle, Supreme Heights, provides European upstarts with access to capital, proven expertise and tools The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a company dedicated to growing the world’s … Continue reading “The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Eyes European Growth”

While Boston’s moniker – the Hub of the Universe – may seem overstated to some, the historic city will definitely be the place to be for those in the cannabis world during the last week of October. In the past decade, Massachusetts voters have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis, making Boston … Continue reading “Boston Slated to Host Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition”

The 6th annual CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in Los Angeles wrapped up with record attendance of leading business, retail, healthcare and financial professionals from around the country and even the world. With California being one of the largest cannabis markets in the world, Los Angeles created the perfect backdrop for CWCBExpo, an event at the … Continue reading “CWCBExpo Wraps Up Successful Event in Heart of Cannabis Country”

Provides access through bank partners to secure online, safe and convenient banking services for businesses in the cash-intensive cannabis industry Founded by banking and payments industry veterans experienced in building and scaling businesses Partnered with numerous financial institutions to help cash-intensive businesses reduce financial and safety risk, and run their businesses more efficiently Deposits held … Continue reading “Dama Financial is “One to Watch””

On Monday, Scott Gottlieb, the former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, said that the federal government should be given the authority to regulate states’ marijuana programs. In a CNBC appearance, Scott Gottlieb said that the increase in vaping related lung illnesses calls for the need of a federal regulatory system that would give the agencies … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Former FDA Boss Calls for Federal Regulation of Marijuana Markets”

On Sunday, Scottish National Party delegates, in a unanimous vote, approved a resolution calling for the decriminalization of drug possession and consumption. The lawmakers representing the Scottish National Party, which is the third-largest party in the UK Parliament, in a conference in Aberdeen, argued that the parliament should remove criminal charges from drug offenses, and … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Ruling Party in Scotland Supports Decriminalizing Drugs”

Last Tuesday, Beyond Pesticides, a nonprofit organization said that a lack of federal regulations on pesticides used on marijuana plants is putting marijuana consumers at risk. Beyond Pesticides are advising their supporters to send letters to lawmakers urging them to hold hearings and investigations on the illicit use of unapproved pesticides in the legal markets … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Group Campaigns for Congressional Action on Pesticide-Free Marijuana”

Drivers who have smoked marijuana in the past three hours will be easily identified using roadside breath tests, which may be available in 2019. It has been reported that the two companies manufacturing roadside marijuana breathalyzers such as Oakland-based Hound Labs and Sann Tex are hoping that by the second quarter of 2020, their breathalyzers … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Roadside Marijuana Breathalyzers Could Soon Be Available”

In some California school districts, parents can now bring medical marijuana to their children in K-12 campuses; this is according to a new bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newson. Last year, Governor Jerry Brown had barred the same bill. The bill which was signed late Wednesday states that, if the school board permits … Continue reading “420 with CNW – California Governor Signs Law Allowing Medical Marijuana on K-12 Campuses”

The Texas Department of Public Safety suspended the permit application process for medical marijuana dispensaries without warning. According to the Department of Compassionate Use Program website, the department is currently not accepting any applications. Initially, the state had said that the application process would remain open from October 1 to November 1. This announcement was … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Texas Inexplicably Halts Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Process”

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Lebanon County’s Court System and probation department over their decision that prevents the use of medical marijuana by people who are on parole. According to ACLU, Lebanon is not the only county implementing this policy; other counties include Elk, Forest, Indiana. Lycoming, Potter, and Northampton. ACLU is hoping … Continue reading “420 with CNW – ACLU Sues County in Pennsylvania over Medical Marijuana”

According to a federal report, there is an increase in the number of banks and credit unions accepting to service marijuana businesses in the third quarter of 2019. In the first quarter of 2019, there were 493 banks and 140 credit unions accepting marijuana businesses. In the second quarter, the number of banks and credit … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Federal Report Shows More Banks Are Accepting Marijuana Businesses”

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”

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”