The BizCann Expo, produced and hosted by ZJ Events, today announced the next rendition of its premier cannabis confab. Set to take place at the sleek Plaza Mayor in Medellin, Colombia, from May 18-19, the expo follows a series of blowout events in both North and South America. BizCann Expo is among the world’s elite … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – BizCann Expo Colombia to Showcase Insights on Emerging Trends in Canna-Business Landscape”

Alternative Products Expo has announced the return of the world’s premier counterculture industry event to Medellín, Colombia. Another first-class production of ZJ Events, Vape South America Medellín 2024 is slated to take place at the Centro de Convenciones Plaza Mayor in Medellín from May 18-19, 2024. Strategically located with a welcoming atmosphere and great climate, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Vape South America Medellín 2024 to Showcase Innovation in Alternative Products Supply Chain”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has received approval to begin a new human pilot study. The approval, which was granted by an independent third-party ethics review board, enables Lexaria to move forward with its plan to conduct a GLP-1 study investigating GLP-1 drugs and DehydraTECH(TM). According to the announcement, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Receives Approval to Commence Human Pilot Study Evaluating GLP-1, DehydraTECH”

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and proprietary cannabinoid analogs, is reporting on additional preclinical data for INM-089, a proprietary small molecule compound acting as a preferential signaling ligand of cannabinoid receptor 1 (“CB1”) and cannabinoid receptor 2 (“CB2”). The reported data continues to demonstrate … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Reports on Promising Results from Study on INM-089 Treatment of Dry AMD”

Zoned Properties (OTCQB: ZDPY), a technology-driven property investment company for emerging and highly regulated industries, is focusing on seizing direct-to-consumer real estate opportunities in the rapidly growing and regulated cannabis market. This is amid changing regulations and attitudes towards cannabis use, which are transforming the industry. “Cannabis businesses are expanding significantly as regulations evolve, leading … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Zoned Properties Inc. (ZDPY) Continues to Align with Evolving Cannabis Market”

Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH), a multifaceted consulting company, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Lavish Entertainment, have closed on the full acquisition of ABI Create, a premier event-management and production company. ABI Create was founded in 2015 by Lavish Entertainment president and COO Marco Antonio Moreno. Since its inception, ABI Create has established a reputation … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH), Lavish Entertainment Announce Acquisition, Strengthen Position as ‘Powerhouse’ in Entertainment Space”

Software Effective Solutions (OTC: SFWJ), a leading holding company in the cannabis industry, is growing its footprint through savvy acquisitions. “[In February], the company announced that it was in the final stages of negotiations to acquire its sixth cannabis company in Colombia. This strategic acquisition is extremely significant because the targeted company holds a unique … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Software Effective Solutions Corp. (SFWJ) Moving Toward Vision to Become World-Leading Integrated Cannabis Company”

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the manufacturing, development and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and proprietary cannabinoid analogs, is reporting additional preclinical data demonstrating the positive effects of its INM-901 for the potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”). Highlights of the report note that INM-901 receptor binding studies indicate preferential signaling agonism for both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Releases Favorable Results from INM-901 Preclinical AD Studies”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, recently announced the appointment of Nelson Cabatuan, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Nelson will lead Lexaria’s financial operations, mainly as it looks to double down on GLP-1 human clinical studies for the 2024 calendar year (https://cnw.fm/Ixv3C). Nelson delivers over 15 years … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Bolsters C-Suite with New CFO Appointment”

Two months ago, Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) and its entertainment division, Lavish Entertainment, announced plans to develop a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment venue (https://cnw.fm/rPguv). In the past few weeks, GTVH and Lavish have made significant progress in transforming into reality the vision for the premier destination for year-round, world-class music, entertainment and art. “The development … Continue reading “Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Making Key Progress in Development of Destino Ranch, an Immersive Entertainment Venue”

The cannabis industry is experiencing explosive growth, but its infrastructure often lags behind. Green Zones – compliant locations and properly permitted real estate – are part and parcel to unlocking the industry’s full potential. This focus not only fuels the industry’s expansion by providing investment-ready properties, but also underscores a commitment to fostering responsible growth … Continue reading “Building a Prosperous Future, Zoned Properties Inc.’s (ZDPY) Direct-to-Consumer Design in Cannabis Real Estate”

Entrepreneurs, influencers, advocates, patients, investors, service providers, educators, and consumers of the cannabis spectrum, are all invited to attend the first-ever Cannabis Convention of Maryland that focuses on networking, learning, and discovering new cannabis products and services for the greater Maryland community. NECANN organizes the foremost cannabis events, with a robust platform for cannabis enthusiasts … Continue reading “NECANN Maryland Cannabis Convention & Expo 2024, Baltimore, MD”

The United States has seen a rising awareness of the health and therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids, prompting an expected market increase of 15.3%, from $22.23 billion in 2023 to an anticipated $60.36 billion by 2030 (https://cnw.fm/srapD). Focused on optimizing and improving higher yields, Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC), a science and technology development and commercialization company, and its … Continue reading “Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC) and AgLAB Inc. Use Mass Spectrometer Technology to Significantly Enhance Hemp and Cannabis Production Yield and Profit”

At the beginning of the year, Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator for enhanced drug delivery platforms, announced its intention to double down on GLP-1 clinical studies for the 2024 calendar year. This followed a successful, active year of R&D in 2023, which saw impressive results from its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the improved … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Hires Contract Research Organization to Perform Important GLP-1 Human Pilot Study”

Software Effective Solutions (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) is growing its footprint in the cannabis space through savvy acquisitions. In the past few months, MedCana, a leading holding company in the cannabis industry, has announced two new acquisitions as the company keeps its eye on making strategic additions to its portfolio. Last month, the company announced … Continue reading “Software Effective Solutions Corp. (SFWJ) Completes Key Acquisitions, Is Committed to Becoming Cannabis Market Leader”

Changing regulations and attitudes towards cannabis use are transforming the industry, leading to new opportunities in the real estate sector. Zoned Properties (OTCQB: ZDPY), a technology-driven property investment company, focuses on seizing direct-to-consumer real estate opportunities in the rapidly growing and regulated cannabis market. Cannabis businesses are expanding significantly as regulations evolve, leading to an … Continue reading “Zoned Properties Inc. (ZDPY) Seizing Real Estate Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Industry”

A recent yearly report on marijuana sector employment in the United States reveals a nearly 5% increase in full-time cannabis jobs over the past year, marking a turnaround from the approximately 2% decline compared to 2022. Despite this increase, it represents the smallest annual growth since 2017. According to the report by Vangst, a Colorado-based … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Report Shows the US Cannabis Industry Now Employs 440,000 Full-Time”

Germany recently passed a new law that decriminalizes marijuana possession and cultivation for personal use, permitting individuals over the age of 18 to possess up to 25 grams of marijuana and cultivate up to three plants for personal use. Beginning in July 2024, German citizens can also join cannabis grower’s associations or not-for-profit social clubs … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why the UK Needs to Consider Decriminalizing Cannabis As Germany Just Did”

In a fresh lawsuit brought against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, a marijuana company based in Rhode Island, is seeking to halt an administrative law judge’s review of its application to produce cannabis for research. The lawsuit contends that DEA director Anne Milgram unlawfully … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Biopharmaceutical Company Takes DEA to Court for Hindering its Cultivation Plans”

Florida is witnessing a surge in momentum as it gears up for what is anticipated to be the costliest recreational cannabis legalization campaign in American history. Led by Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), based in Tallahassee, the campaign is attracting support from six other multistate cannabis operators (MOS), marking a significant expansion in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — With More MSOs Joining Recreational Marijuana Campaign in Florida, Funding Now Exceeds $55 Million”

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is once again urging a federal court to reject a lawsuit filed by prominent cannabis companies aiming to halt the enforcement of federal laws against marijuana activities permitted by states. According to the government, the legalization of cannabis encourages tourism across state lines, giving it the constitutional authority to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — DOJ Court Filing Asserts That Cannabis Supports Tourism Industry”

Recently published data from a survey conducted in Washington State among teenagers and adolescents indicates a decline in both past-one-month and lifetime use of cannabis in the past few years, with notable decreases that have persisted through 2023. The findings suggest that the perceived accessibility of marijuana among minors has typically decreased since the state … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Study Shows Teen Cannabis Use in Washington State Has Dropped After Legalization”

In the past year, Colombia’s export of medical marijuana has continued its upward trajectory, although it hasn’t reached the anticipated heights yet. According to data from ProColombia, a governmental body promoting alternative Colombian trade, medical marijuana exports from the country reached a value of $10.8 million in 2023. This marks an 11.3% increase compared to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Colombian Marijuana Exports Exceed $10M as Authorities Double Shelf-Life Limit”

Florida’s Supreme Court rendered a ruling on April 1, 2024, permitting an initiative aiming to legalize recreational cannabis to be included on the state’s November ballot. Two justices dissented from the measure, while five justices were in support of it. The proposed measure would allow anybody who is 21 years of age or older to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Florida’s Highest Court Greenlights Adult-Use Marijuana Ballot Measure”

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”