Chemistree Technology (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) this morning provided an update to shareholders on its Washington state assets and Desert Hot Springs, California cultivation facility development. Per the update, Chemistree’s Washington state licensee partner has confirmed further advancements in crucial areas of its cultivation facility, including the appointment of key staff; upgrading of 288 on … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) Issues Shareholder Update on Washington Operations and California Cultivation Facility”

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) this morning announced the launch of CAMP(TM), its proprietary cannabis brand born from the idea of connecting with nature, others and yourself. According to the update, the brand’s debut product, Happy Camper, is available now at The Source dispensaries in Las Vegas and Henderson and … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Announces Nevada Launch of its First Proprietary Cannabis Brand”

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) today announced that it has entered into a sub-lease agreement for 10,000 square feet of an Adelanto, California-based multipurpose facility. According to the update, the sub-lease agreement covers a term of four years at $2.00 per square foot per month. “As we’ve represented since the commencement of TransCanna, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Enters Sub-Lease for Multipurpose Facility in Adelanto, California”

Cannabis product manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced a new line of mints as well as the launch of the first flavor, Classic Mint. PLUS Classic Mints contain 2.5 mg THC and less than 0.1 mg CBD each. The mints come in tins with 40 mints each and are currently available … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Announces New Line of Mints, Launches First Flavor”

Premier provider of financial news and education for the Chinese-speaking community ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) today released its financial and operational summary for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2019. Among the highlights, the update reported an 81 percent increase in total revenue for Q3FY2019 of $1,444,822, up from $796,304, as well as a 579 … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Announces Record Revenues and Year-Over-Year Increases for Q3 2019”

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) this morning announced its official acquisition of a 20 percent ownership interest in Natural Plant Extract of California (“NPE”). According to the update and under the agreement terms, MCOA has committed to contribute $2,000,000 in total cash to the project as well as $1,000,000 … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Announces 20 Percent Equity Acquisition and Joint Venture Agreement with NPE of California”

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS), a Los Angeles, California-based cannabis firm, this morning applauded its portfolio company The Asher House Wellness on its appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” which first aired on April 15. Co-founders Lee Asher and Luke Barton appeared on the popular daytime show to discuss their deep commitment to bring dogs … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Congratulates Portfolio Company on New Product Launches, The Ellen DeGeneres Show Appearance”

Premium cannabis firm Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) this morning announced its entry into a letter of intent to acquire Coastal Labs. Las Vegas-based Coastal Labs was founded in 2014 by Kavan Thanasith and Travis Chrisman with the intention of providing raw CBD products to CBD merchants under the Coastal Pay umbrella. In 2017, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Enters LOI to Acquire Coastal Labs”

Cannabis Strategic Ventures supports entrepreneurial growth in the emerging legal cannabis and ancillary spaces The company boasts a portfolio of unique subsidiaries driving growth and opportunities for vertical integration The company is developing its NUGS Farm, and developing other hard asset projects is a priority for Cannabis Strategic Ventures Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) … Continue reading “Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Offers Model of Industry Best Practices for Innovation, Brand Development and Product Quality”

Hemp industry’s growth exhibiting boom trends in wake of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage, altering regulatory oversight of the plant Sugarmade is focusing efforts on supporting the nascent hemp industry with hydroponic growth supplies The company has also signed a supply agreement with Kentucky-based private hemp cultivator Hempistry to support Hempistry’s micropropagation work Micropropagation helps … Continue reading “Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) and Hempistry Ink Supply Contract amid Boom in Kentucky Hemp Industry”

Lexaria Bioscience is focusing on its pioneering DehydraTECH drug delivery technology The company boasts a portfolio of unique products Lexaria continues to conduct research regarding DehydraTECH technology for oral nicotine Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) focuses on technology for the improved delivery of bioactive compounds. Lexaria is the … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advancing DehydraTECH Drug Delivery Platform, Innovative Products”

Wildflower Brands Inc. sees annualized revenues exceeding $1 million for online sales The company’s diverse brands service customers nationwide, totaling distribution in over 300 stores The CBD product market is estimated to grow to $22 billion by 2022 and $75 billion by 2030 Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF), a Vancouver-based cannabis company focused … Continue reading “Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Marks Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth”

2018 major milestones included launch of medicinal and recreational sales channels Company sold nearly 406 kilograms of premium cannabis, despite having only 20 percent of Kelowna 1 grow rooms operational during Q4 2018 Flowr optimizes yields, producing premium and ultra-premium cannabis products with a goal of no irradiation, to maximize profitability The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: … Continue reading “The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Logs First Premium Cannabis Sales Grown in World-Class Cultivation Facility”

A majority of Canadian cannabis users identified quality and safety as top factors in choosing where to purchase cannabis Canada’s Shoppers Drug Mart is now the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowrRx products Flowr grows premium cannabis with a goal of non-irradiation using production methods that are expected to generate high crop yields at low … Continue reading “The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Aiming to Provide Non-Irradiated Cannabis Products to Growing User Base”

Vaping is growing in popularity in the United States and internationally, driving cannabis concentrate sales toward a forecast reach of $47.11 billion by 2025 VPR Brands has built on the successful acquisition of Vapor Corp. technologies and has recently been growing into the cannabidiol (CBD) derivatives space VPR Brands’ GoldLine Hemp products are also finding … Continue reading “VPR Brands, LP (VPRB) Riding Rising Tide of Vaping Product Popularity with Lifestyle Brands”

GCGX is a diversified cannabis holding company with $100 million in projected revenue for 2019 The company’s nutraceuticals division is to be overseen by medical physicians and veterinarians focused on diverse specialties GCGX’s product line is developed with proprietary infused formulas to include lotions, balms, ointments, liquids, pills and powders Discussions are underway to take … Continue reading “Global Consortium Inc. (GCGX) Establishes New Nutraceuticals Line, Explores Taking One Division Public in Canada”

As New York State gets closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, the city council of New York has voted in favor of a bill that will ban employers from subjecting prospective employees to pre-employment cannabis tests. If enacted into law, this bill will be a trailblazer because no other city or municipality in the U.S. has … Continue reading “420 with CNW – New York City Council Wants to End Employee Drug Testing”

Whole smoking is the most common administration method for medical cannabis, not all patients are willing or able to use this method. For example, those who have respiratory challenges like asthma are unable to smoke cannabis because it may aggravate their condition. Terminally ill patients may also find it hard to smoke marijuana as part … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Cannabis Inhalers Could Be the Next Asthma and Cancer Pain Medication”

Legally, patients who qualify can access medical cannabis across the UK ever since an enabling law paved the way for this treatment to be available from November 1, 2018. However, the reality is another thing altogether as patients are made to jump endless hoops in order to access medical marijuana through the National Health Service … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Cumbersome UK Medical Cannabis Program Forces Parents to Resort to Smuggling”

Recently, California passed a rule to allow the statewide delivery of cannabis. However, a legal battle between the state and 25 cities is brewing after the cities went to court to have that rule overturned. When California legalized marijuana, local governments were given the right to decide whether cannabis businesses and sales would be permitted … Continue reading “420 with CNW – California’s Cannabis Home Delivery Policy Faces Legal Challenge”

Ever since the Compassionate Use Act was signed into law in 2007, no major changes had been made to it until last week when Gov. Michele Grisham appended her signature to Senate Bill 406. This bill, now a law, makes numerous changes to the medical cannabis law of New Mexico. One major change that will … Continue reading “420 with CNW – New Mexico Makes Sweeping Changes to its Medical Cannabis Law”

Senate Bill 305, also called The Compassionate Access to Cannabis Act, has been tabled (this week) before a Senate Committee in California. The bill is intended to allow patients who are terminally ill to access medical marijuana while they are in hospital or other care facilities. The bill is also referred to as “Ryan’s Law.” … Continue reading “420 with CNW – California Bill Aims to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Marijuana in Hospitals”

According to newly published research, the research-grade cannabis sourced from the only federally licensed cultivator (Mississippi University) is closer to hemp than the commercially available cannabis in the states where cannabis is legal. The findings of this research bring into question the outcomes of the marijuana studies which have been conducted using the cannabis from … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Federally Grown Cannabis is Closer to Hemp than Commercially Available Cannabis, Study Finds”

Lou Leon Guerrero, the Governor of Guam, has signed into law a bill that legalizes recreational cannabis in the U.S. territory. This signing comes after months of intense debate in this small Pacific island of 164,000 residents. The law provides for the creation of a nine-member Cannabis Control Board which will draft the rules governing … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Guam Legalizes Recreational Cannabis”

Related Editorial Drinks infused with cannabis-derived cannabidiol (CBD) are in a prime position to bring disruption to the beverage sector. The growing consumer interest in hemp-derived CBD as a health supplement along with the recent passing of the Farm Bill has spawned a growing interest in CBD-infused drinks. The ever-increasing global trend to legalizing cannabis … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Positioned to Benefit from the Rise of CBD Beverages”

Related Editorial The growth of the hemp sector is having a beneficial effect for both hemp companies and hydroponic suppliers. The growth of hemp more than doubled in the United States last year More companies are moving to produce hemp, causing a surge in demand for cultivation and hydroponic supplies Shortages are particularly acute relative … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Set to Accelerate Growth Rate Amid Hemp Cultivation Surge”

Related Editorial CBD-infused beverages look set to hit the market in a big way in 2019. Cannabidiol (CBD) is widely used in health and wellness products after spectacular growth in recent years. Several companies are lining up to launch CBD drinks following legal changes in the United States and Canada. Integrating these new offerings into … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Bringing CBD to the Mainstream with Upcoming Launch of CBD Coffee”

Related Editorial As the cannabis market grows, companies are seizing the opportunity to make strategic investments in the sector and establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in an ever-increasing number of jurisdictions. Businesses have responded with an increasingly diverse range of products. Companies making the smartest investments, such … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Builds Robust Portfolio in the Thriving Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Several years of impressive growth are expected to continue in the cannabis sector in 2019, and companies are making the most of it through mergers and acquisitions. The cannabis industry has seen growth in acquisitions over the past two years. A large part of this comes from the emergence of the hemp/CBD market. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Thriving in Budding Cannabis Sector through Well-financed Acquisitions”

Related Editorial As the cannabis industry continues its impressive growth, acquisitions are leading to greater vertical integration. Companies within the cannabis sector are acquiring other organizations to benefit from valuable specialist knowledge and skills. Such deals allow vertically integrated value chains, as have also been applied in industries such as coffee production. This comes amid … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Employs Vertically Integrated Model to Profit in the Cannabis Industry”

Related Editorial The growth the legal cannabis market has created has turned cultivation facilities into invaluable assets. The cannabis market is predicted to generate $146 billion in revenues by 2025. Legal changes are accelerating this expansion in the United States and beyond. Cultivation facilities are fundamental to this growth, providing the raw materials for the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Taking Advantage of Prime Opportunity Through Move into Cannabis Cultivation”

Related Editorial Revolutionary innovations and advancements within the cannabis industry are drawing significant investment from big corporations. Technology currently in development will make it easier to consume active ingredients in cannabis. Advances have attracted investment for the technology’s use in tobacco as well as cannabis. These improvements could move consumers to healthier forms of consumption … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advanced Technology Attracts Outside Investment”