A recent CNN Business article by Alicia Wallace covers five additional states, including Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and Mississippi, where residents will vote on cannabis legalization this November. Following the 2016 “green wave,” as legalization measures passed in eight out of nine states in the U.S. election, the industry and its supporters are … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Is on the Ballot for Five More States This November”

Willow Biosciences (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF), based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on manufacturing pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids via synthetic biology, today announced that its president and CEO, Trevor Peters, will present live at LifeSciencesInvestorForum.com at 2:30 p.m. ET on September 17, 2020. Interested parties may register for and access the presentation at http://cnw.fm/aTrB8. Investors are invited to … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) to Webcast Live at Life Sciences Investor Forum”

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), today announced its receipt of a statement of claim filed by 2615975 Ontario Inc., the company’s joint venture (“JV”) partner in PharmHouse Inc., concerning certain disputes relating to PharmHouse. According to the update, the claim makes a number of allegations against the company, Canopy Growth Corporation and TerrAscend Corp. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Announces Receipt of Statement of Claim Relating to PharmHouse JV”

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR), a Canadian cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach, is positioning to provide offerings not currently available in the regulated market. A recent article discussing this highlights advantages of the company’s partnership with Phenome One, a bio-tech firm boasting a database of over 350 … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Blazing Trail to New Offerings Through Unique Production Approach”

The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline and flavored-infused drinking waters and CBD-infused products, today announced that it has added Valu Merchandisers Company (“VMC”) as a distributor covering Midwest and Southern states. In addition, the company announced that H-E-B will now carry Alkaline88(R) aluminum bottles in 288 stores … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Adds New Distributor, Builds Momentum in Eco-Friendly Bottle Sector”

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD), a leading, multidivisional/multiproduct/multisector supply company, has continued to set multiple performance records and achieve disruptive growth through its BudCars Cannabis Delivery Service. A recent article discussing this outlines the company’s strategic initiatives and quotes Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan, who stated, “We are pursuing three primary avenues to drive growth: organic execution, geographic … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Has ‘Only Scratched the Surface of What Is Possible’ for BudCars”

Hemptown, a privately held British Columbia company, today announced its entry into a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Spectre Capital Corp. (TSX.V: SOO.P), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. According to the update, the LOI is in relation to Spectre’s acquisition of all the issued and outstanding securities of Hemptown. Once … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Hemptown Organics Corp. Announces Next Step Toward Ultimate Goal of Becoming ‘P&G’ of the Cannabinoid Industry”

Former Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) co-founder and co-CEO Bruce Linton was featured in a recent Yahoo! Finance article by Zack Guzman. The piece details “a smattering of new roles” Linton has landed within the cannabis industry since being “ousted” by Canopy’s board, which Guzman describes as having become increasingly controlled by investor and … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – One Cannabis Door Closes, New Ones Open for Former Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) CEO”

Company predicts BudCars will reach $650,000 monthly sales milestone; Q3 2020 numbers to top $11 million CEO expects extremely robust growth in July, August; new records across many metrics BudCars has seen steady improvement in almost every major metric Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a product and branding marketing company investing in operations and technologies with … Continue reading “Sugarmade (SGMD) Q3 Numbers Forecast to Hit $11 Million, Thanks to Investment in Cannabis Delivery Service”

PACR, Rock Creek Farms moving forward on definitive CBD-hemp joint venture Agreement outlines creation of new company, operation of 100-acre commercial hemp operation PacRoots CEO praises short-term progress making 2020 production scenario possible Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR), a Canadian cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach, is … Continue reading “Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR), JV Partner Anticipate Successful Hemp-CBD Harvest”

Pac Roots expecting to close deal in September for acquisition of several parcels of land with no zoning restrictions, located in prestigious Fraser Valley Company’s new indoor facility and 100-acre Hemp JV project in Rock Creek, B.C., with preliminary results suggesting successful fall harvest, make this ideal time to acquire land in Fraser Valley Future … Continue reading “Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Prepares to Close Massive Land Deal with Extensive Development Possibilities”

Are you considering visiting a local marijuana dispensary for the first time? You may think that they don’t differ much from liquor stores, they are both retail establishments that sell a drug after all. Heck, cannabis advocates looking to legalize recreational marijuana said that once legalized, it would be taxed and regulated “in a manner … Continue reading “420 with CNW – How Marijuana Dispensaries Differ from Liquor Stores”

Pac Roots focuses on high-end genetics in order to maximize the quality of its products while maintaining high yields and profit margins Through a partnership with plant breeding management and analytics firm Phenome One and its massive genetics library, Pac Roots is well positioned to become a trailblazer in providing industry-leading strains not currently available … Continue reading “Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) is “One to Watch””

So far, 2020 has been pretty rough on drug reform initiatives. Marijuana legalization activists in states like Idaho and Florida have had to postpone their legalization activities after the coronavirus pandemic made signature collection almost impossible and kept lawmakers occupied with more urgent issues. However, the push for federal marijuana reform received a massive boost … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Senate Bill Seeks to Legalize and Tax Cannabis Like Tobacco”

Due to continuing concerns surrounding COVID-19, Benzinga will be bringing its Cannabis Capital Conference online. Originally scheduled to take place in Detroit, this conference will focus on carefully vetted companies in the emerging Michigan market. The event, set to take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, will serve as a meeting place for cannabis investors, … Continue reading “The 2020 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference In Detroit Will Be Moving Online”

The private, plant-based extraction company boasts roster of leaders worth noting CEO served decade-plus in corporate leadership roles across the natural products, agriculture, cannabis sectors Team of qualified experts plus cutting-edge extraction technology means Pure Extracts is set for long-term strategic distribution, product innovation If leaders are, as a Forbes article notes, “the power and … Continue reading “Pure Extract Technologies Inc. Exec Team Offers Decades of Impressive Experience; Represents Power, Intellect Behind Organization”

The U.S. cannabis industry has been in a precarious position for the past few years. Although more than thirty states have legalized cannabis sales in some form, the plant remains illegal at the federal level. So, although businesses can sell cannabis as long as they obtain a state license, federal law considers the business illegal. … Continue reading “420 with CNW – IRS Publishes Tax Guidance for Cannabis Industry”

Six years after Colorado legalized adult recreational use of cannabis and amidst the largest health and economic crisis in a century, the state’s cannabis industry is flourishing. June saw recreational marijuana shops sell more than $155 million worth of cannabis products, a 6% increase from the $149,186,615 worth of cannabis products sold in May. July … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Data Suggests Colorado Marijuana Users are Transitioning from Consumers to Patients”

Michigan has a new consumer market: Ohio’s medical cannabis patients and no, it’s not because their marijuana is better or of a higher quality. Only because it’s cheaper. Marijuana card holders from Ohio have revealed numerous times that they only travel to the cannabis clinics up north in Michigan to save money. One medical marijuana … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Affordable Deals Drive Ohio Residents to Michigan to Purchase Medical Marijuana”

It is widely known that the decades’ long war on drugs wreaked havoc on certain communities. In fact, when advocates started pushing for the decriminalization of marijuana way back, one of their biggest objectives was to help communities that had been adversely affected by the war on drugs. For most states that legalized cannabis, that … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want Marijuana License Lottery Delayed”

The latest data from the federal government shows that in the last fiscal quarter, few financial institutions are servicing firms in the cannabis industry. In fact, the number is said to have declined. Last week, a report released by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network showed that 695 credit unions and banks were working with legal … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Federal Report Reveals Few Banks Worked with Cannabis Businesses Amidst the Pandemic”

Two congressmen have introduced a bill that would allow CBD and other hemp extracts to be marketed and sold as dietary supplements. Sponsored by Reps. Kurt Schrader and Morgan Griffith, the bipartisan legislation would make it clear that Congress intends on making federally regulated CBD and other hemp products available to American consumers. Although industrial … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Congressional Bill Seeks to Allow CBD and Other Hemp Ingredients to Be Sold as Supplements”

A recent study that was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last Monday, shows that the use of cannabis among people aged between 56 and 74, is on the rise in America, with men in the lead. The baby boomer generation which makes up people aged between 56 and 74, refers to people who … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Research Finds Cannabis Use Has Grown Among Baby Boomers”

Residents of Tel Aviv were treated to a rare sight last Thursday after drones dropped hundreds of small bags of cannabis over the infamous Rabin Square. Dozens of people watched curiously as the small packets of cannabis floated down to the ground, with some even running into the streets to collect as many bags as … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Bags of Marijuana Rain on Tel Aviv Streets”

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”