ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI), which plans to operate as Elite Cannabis Group Inc. and has been reorganized as an acquisition-oriented corporation with California-based targets, today announced the addition of Deepak Panjwani to its board of directors. Panjwani has extensive cannabis industry experience and will be instrumental in guiding ECGI as it expands its business opportunities … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – ECGI Holdings Inc. (ECGI) Expands Board to Guide Market Opportunities, Corporate Development”

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) recently closed on the acquisition of certain assets of Primordia, a seed-to-soil, single-origin hemp supply company. The strategic move brings Green Hygienics significantly closer to its goal to build a portfolio of e-commerce sites that target specific market segments while expanding its supply chain potential. Assets acquired in the transaction … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Advances in Goal to Build E-Commerce Portfolio, Target Specific Market Segments”

MAZAKALI, the online platform for cannabis investments, has announced closing of its books on the first quarter of 2021 and opening to a new phase of growth it expects will remain sustainable into the foreseeable future. The company attributes continued progress at the state and federal level, increased acceptance from consumers and law enforcement, as … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – MAZAKALI Eyes New Phase of Growth”

Pac Roots (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM), an innovative genetics-based cannabis company located in Canada, recently acquired a large tract of land (250 acres) in one of Canada’s most productive and intensively farmed areas. “The company is also in the process of completing its 20,000-square-foot cultivation facility in Lake County, B.C., that will allow … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Targets Investments that Complement, Further Business Goals”

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a cannabis and hemp-branded products company in the United States, has unveiled a new product line: PLUS Hash Gummies. The new product is available for a limited time and was released in partnership with Biscotti Brands, a premium hash brand. The orange-blossom-flavored new gummies are infused with cold water … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Releases Limited-Edition Hash-Based Gummies, Announces Virtual Launch Event”

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) has received approval from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana Use for the company’s previously announced plans to acquire Acreage Florida. In the announcement, the company noted that Florida, a limited-license state with 22 licensed operators, has been reported as one of the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Announces Receipt of Medical Marijuana Use Approval”

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, today announced its entry into a letter of intent (“LOI”) with the affiliate of a publicly traded multistate operator (“MSO”) to form a joint venture (the “JV”) to install a … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Announces Plans to Launch 1st US Initiative into Dynamic Michigan Market”

The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), the nation’s largest independent alkaline water company, has announced its latest partnership with CEFCO Convenience Stores, which will now offer Alkaline88’s single-serve products in more than 200 high-volume stores across six states. “Adding CEFCO as a customer is a big step in our continued convenience store expansion,” … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Announces New Partnership in Continued C-Store Expansion”

In an industry projected to reach $41 billion by 2025, Grapefruit is ideally positioned with disruptive topical cream Hourglass cream solves the problem of THC, other cannabinoids not being easily absorbable through the skin Proprietary system features patented microsized particles that deliver THC, wide range of cannabinoids through skin directly into bloodstream The cannabis industry … Continue reading “Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Staking Claim in Cannabis History with Game-Changing Topical Cream”

Annual growth of 17% is forecast for cannabis extraction market to reach $28.5 billion by 2027 Pure Extracts Technologies is already operating leading extraction systems from Vitalis and will soon become one of the first companies to have Vitalis’ new Cosolvent Injection System (“CIS”) The CIS delivers dramatically faster throughput capacities, even higher-quality cannabis extracts, … Continue reading “Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) at Front of Line for Cutting-Edge Vitalis Extraction Technology”

Company will seek approval for name change at Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021 Name change symbolizes company’s resurgence as relevant contender in U.S. cannabis industry. Company currently operates seven Chalice Farms dispensaries throughout the Portland area. Golden Leaf Holdings (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF), a proven, consumer-driven cannabis company in both the medicinal … Continue reading “Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Announces Plans to Change Corporate Name to Chalice Farms Ltd.”

PACR acquired 250 acres in Fraser Valley, one of most productive farmland areas in Canada Fraser Valley location allows PACR to produce superior yields through extended growing season PACR leverages genetic technology to produce robust strains with highly potent cannabinoid profiles Cultivation approach produced 50 “super-elite” strains and approximately 350 tested cultivars for maximum yields … Continue reading “Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Leverages Premium British Columbia Location, Produces Superior Yields”

“Cannabis manufacturers that ignore the obvious progression toward an FDA-like industry will not survive the long game,” writes industry expert GRYN farm and facilities have already gained USDA Organic certification, FDA registration Green Hygienics ideally positioned to innovate, drive new commercial products entirely compliant to USDA and FDA regulatory requirements As government entities more closely … Continue reading “Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Embracing Momentum, Set to Come Out on Top”

Khiron Life Sciences (TSX.V: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) (“Khiron” or the “Company”) is a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe. The company trusts in the vast benefits of medical cannabis and is committed to improving the life quality of patients and consumers through the applied use of cannabis … Continue reading “Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSX.V: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) Poised to Be a Global Medical Cannabis Frontrunner”

Rapidly positioning itself as a multi-state operator, Hero Technologies Inc. holds a portfolio of subsidiaries with strategic operations within the cannabis industry The company currently has a multi-state vertical business model that includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, retail operations and dispensaries Hero Technologies … Continue reading “Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Is ‘One to Watch’”

Pac Roots Cannabis recently revealed it had commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under symbol “4XM” German listing will add on to company’s existing listings on U.S. OTC market, Canadian Securities Exchange Pac Roots’ geographically diverse capital markets presence will allow it to cater to broader, more diverse investor audience Europe’s legal cannabis market … Continue reading “Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Commences Trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange”

The state of Colorado seems to be embracing its reputation as a cannabis state, with officials of the state working on an auction that will sell marijuana-themed license plates in an attempt to raise money for a disability fund. Between April 1—20, residents in the state will have the chance to place their bids on … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colorado to Raise Money for Disability Fund Through Auction of Cannabis-Themed License Plates”

As March drew to a close, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New York, making it the 15th state alongside the District of Columbia to allow adult-use cannabis. The legislation will allow adults over age 21 to possess up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate and 3 ounces … Continue reading “420 with CNW — How New Cannabis Law in New York Could Impact Medical Marijuana”

A survey conducted recently by The Hill and HarrisX found that three in four voters in America support either letting individual states decide on policies governing cannabis or legalizing cannabis nationally. The survey interviewed 1,882 voters between March 24 and 26, and shows just how much public opinion has shifted; the majority of Americans now … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Poll Finds That 75% of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana”

The Justice Committee of the Senate in Mexico has voted to approve the amended cannabis legalization bill as referred to the upper House by the Chamber of Deputies. This approval means that the bill now has to be cleared by two more Senate committees before it is sent to the floor for a final vote. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Mexico Cannabis Legalization Bill Passed by Key Senate Committee, Floor Vote Expected This Month”

Although more than 30 states have legalized cannabis in various forms over the past decade, federal law still classifies cannabis as a controlled substance. With the House, Senate and White House in the Democratic Party’s hands, however, federal cannabis legislation has never had a greater chance of becoming law as it does right now. Unfortunately, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Schumer Says Senate Will Loosen Marijuana Policies Regardless of Biden’s Attitude”

Last week, the New York City police department (“NYPD”) sent out an internal memo clarifying a number of issues after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing adult-use marijuana. Among other things, the memo indicated that individuals who are at least 21 years old will no longer be liable for an arrest once they smoke … Continue reading “420 with CNW — NYPD Memo Says No Arrests for Adults Smoking Cannabis on Sidewalks”

Last week, a committee in Nebraska passed legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state. The bill, sponsored by Senator Anna Wishart, would permit patients living with various conditions that make them eligible for the medical cannabis program to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana from licensed dispensaries in the state. However, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Legislators in Nebraska Approve Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill”

Medical marijuana has demonstrated its potential effectiveness in trials and is currently being used legally in medical settings in different countries across the globe as a therapeutic for conditions that range from its use as an appetite stimulant for patients with wasting syndrome usually associated with AIDS to palliative care for cancer. In Europe, some … Continue reading “420 with CNW — French Government Launches Medical Cannabis Experiment That May Lead to Legalization”

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”