Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, is reporting its financial and corporate results for the six months ending June 30, 2022. Highlights of the report include revenue for the company increasing 604% from the same period last year, reaching ~$15 million while gross profit for the company … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Releases Financial Results for H1 2022”

LFTD Partners (OTCQB: LIFD), the corporate parent of leading cannabis and psychedelics manufacturer Lifted Made, is reporting on its second quarter 2022, which is the period ended June 30, 2022. Highlights of the report include revenue for the quarter totaling $16,776,502, a 151% increase from the $6,695,144 reported in Q2 2021, and an increase in … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – LFTD Partners Inc. (LIFD) Releases Q2 2022 Financial Report”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW) is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. The company today issued information to its stakeholders as an aid to conveniently research and understand various non-affiliated third-party sources and their methodologies for valuing biotech and pharmaceutical companies. “Biotech companies with little to no revenue can still be worth billions,” Raphael … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Discusses Biotech Industry Valuation Metrics”

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced its receipt of a positive full written response from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) from its pre-Investigational New Drug (“Pre-IND”) meeting regarding DehydraTECH-CBD for the treatment of hypertension. According to the update, the FDA confirmed agreement with Lexaria’s proposal to … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Receives Positive FDA Feedback Concerning Opening IND Program”

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, has scheduled a conference call and webcast to discuss its earnings for the first half of 2022. The call is slated for Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. the company plans to release its financial report … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Earnings Conference Call, Webcast”

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, today announced the appointment of Nicole Lemerond to its board of directors, effective immediately. Lemerond is a financial executive with over 25 years of experience in investment management, private equity, investment banking and leveraged finance. Throughout her career, she … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Board Appointment, Changes”

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today announced that it is operating in a sector that Barclays Bank says is gaining traction as a sector for investment. According to Jed Lynch, head of Americas, sustainable and impact investment banking at Barclays, “Agriculture has historically been viewed as a mature industry, but we are now seeing significant … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Poised in the ‘Future of Agriculture’”

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) patented DehydraTECH(TM) has been regarded as one of the most innovative drug delivery technologies in years, proving useful in delivering a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients in a more palatable and effective way. Studies have also demonstrated DehydraTECH’s ability to increase bio-absorption with cannabinoids and nicotine by 5-10x and, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Technology Helping Innovators of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow”

In 2021, a staggering 45 million people were at emergency levels of acute hunger Providing access to food, sustainable food systems are key to WFP’s vision of eradicating food insecurity and malnutrition GrowPods create an optimum controlled environment for growing a wide range of crops in a variety of environments and climates With hunger on … Continue reading “Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) GrowPods May be Part of Solution to Global Food Security”

Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) has 26 granted patents worldwide, including four in Japan Lexaria stands to gain substantial revenue through the licensing of DehydraTECH technology across minimum quarterly payments for license use by Premier and royalties for products sold By 2028, the CBD market is expected to reach US$47.22 billion, driven by increased demand for CBD … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces First Generation of CBD Products Under “Ko” Branding by Japanese Licensee Premier Wellness Science Co., Ltd.”

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery technology, has developed the patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology which has been the subject of several issued patents Recently, Lexaria reported it had been notified of the allowance of its 26th worldwide patent with a new patent to be granted in Japan The patent is the fourth to be granted … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Receives Notice of Allowance of 26th Worldwide Patent”

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. expects the upcoming human nicotine study to produce evidence that its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology can enhance oral-tissue absorption with reduced negative experiences Data collected from animal study NIC-A21-1 showed that DehydraTECH enhanced oral nicotine pouches delivered peak nicotine levels in the bloodstream of animals 10x to 20x faster than the control The … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Pending Start of Human Nicotine Study, NIC-H22-1, Leveraging Fast-Growing Global Nicotine Pouches Market”

We have seen several major players enter the marijuana drink market in the recent past as more products are launched, despite the segment being in its infancy. While the focus in the past had been THC-infused drinks, we have seen interest in the wellness benefits linked to CBD growing as well. Cannabis drinks are popular … Continue reading “420 with CNW — The Marijuana Drinks Segment Looks Poised for Long-Term Growth”

Researchers have run into the issue of solubility of molecules intended for absorption, ultimately affecting drug effectiveness and inhibiting patient recovery This has forced the exploration of new drug delivery technologies, with Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology proving to be the most innovative, useful, and effective DehydraTECH(TM) technology has seen application in oral nicotine for reduced … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Offers Best-In Class Solution To Major Issue Affecting A Range Of Critical Drug Applications”

CT Pharma, a Connecticut-based medical marijuana production and research company, made history in 2019 when the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed it to grow marijuana for FDA-approved research. It became the first state-licensed cannabis company that could legally provide cannabis for studies funded by the federal government, breaking the University of Mississippi’s monopoly on cultivating … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Connecticut Company Leverages DEA License to Supply Marijuana for Yale Research”

Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) enhancement technology targets key market segments including nicotine replacement, CBD, cardiovascular and antiviral drugs, human hormones, and PDE5 inhibitors DehydraTECH-enabled drug and consumer products provide faster delivery times, increased bioavailability, increased brain absorption, improved drug potency, lower administration costs, and mask unwanted tastes The global CBD market was valued at $5.18 billion … Continue reading “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Licensee Expands Manufacturing Agreements to Include Europe, Japan, and South Africa”

As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis use, law enforcement and opponents of cannabis reform argue that marijuana legalization will lead to increased rates of cannabis-impaired driving and traffic incidents. But while police officers can easily test for alcohol impairment using breathalyzer tests, there are currently no standardized tests to check for THC impairment … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Feds Seek Vendor to Test for Cannabis Compounds in Users’ Breath”

Many people say the legal marijuana industry in Illinois has complex regulations and that there is room for politics to interfere with the process of licensing businesses. The possibility of litigation against the licensing system is also high, and some are calling for the establishment of a commission to streamline the regulatory process. One of … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Illinois Legislator to File Bill Centralizing Marijuana Regulation”

Most cannabis buyers have only the THC concentration in mind when they are choosing a marijuana product, but hasn’t the time come for retailers to look beyond how much THC a given product contains while making a decision about its quality? Until recently, marijuana was illegal, but dozens of U.S. states have since legalized it … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Why Marijuana Retailers Need to Look Beyond THC Concentration”

Although they are a relatively new concept, marijuana consumption lounges are probably the most controversial aspect of the entire cannabis reform movement. The idea is to provide public rooms where customers can consume cannabis without running afoul of state cannabis laws. While more than a dozen states have now legalized recreational cannabis consumption, they have … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Las Vegas Awaits Launch of Marijuana Consumption Lounges”

For decades, federal employers have had the right to test their employees for cannabis used because of federal regulations that outlawed the cultivation, distribution and sale of marijuana. But as states have begun to legalize recreational and medical cannabis use, reform activists argued that these drug tests penalize consumers for indulging in behaviors that are … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Largest Employee Union Wants End to Testing Federal Employees for THC”

Concerns around how the legalization of marijuana for adult use may prompt an increase in the number of young users have been floated by both parents and health researchers since talks on legalization began a decade ago. Critics against the policy change have even gone as far as to issue warnings with no evidence to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — New Research Finds Legalization Hasn’t Increased Number of Teens Trying Cannabis”

For decades, law enforcement has used standardized equipment called breathalyzers to determine the blood-alcohol content of drivers and police-impaired driving. These tests take mere seconds to administer and can give police a decent estimation of how impaired a driver is. As cannabis reform has swept across the country and more states have legalized recreational cannabis, … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Studies Question Usefulness of THC Testing to Establish Impairment”

Cannabis extract cannabidiol (CBD) has become extremely popular over the past decade due to claims of its medical efficacy. CBD is said to be effective against a wide variety of medical issues, and it has even been approved as a major ingredient in a drug used to treat seizures in pediatric epilepsy. Additionally, the cannabinoid … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Health Canada Panel Gives CBD the Nod for Mainstream Retail”

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”