Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, today announced that analytical testing on hemp-derived CBD oil processed via its Ultra Shear Technology(TM) (“UST”) platform confirms its unique ability to achieve challenging criteria for creating highly-effective “nanoemulsions” of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc.’s (PBIO) CBD Oil Solutions Meet Nanoemulsion Specifications, Exhibit Minimal CBD Loss in Lab Testing”

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced that its sponsored foundation, Earth Science Foundation, Inc., is now a 501(c)(3) organization. Per the update, the non-profit status enables the foundation to accept tax-free contributions to fund further studies of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. The foundation, as of February 11, 2019, is officially exempt … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc.’s (ETST) Sponsored Foundation Achieves Non-Profit Status to Advance Cannabinoid Research”

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that its co-founders, Jake Heimark and Justin “Crunchy” Gwin were featured on Business TV (“B-TV”), a half-hour weekly investment show profiling emerging market leaders. In the recorded interview, Heimark and Gwin provide an insightful perspective on how Plus Products earned recognition as … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Featured in B-TV Interview to Discuss Leading Position in California Edibles Space”

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced additional significant findings of TurboCBD(TM), the company’s proprietary, DehydraTECH(TM) powered, cannabidiol (”CBD”) fortified hemp-oil capsule upon completion of further data analyses from its 2018 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded European human clinical study. According to the update, a single 90mg dose of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Releases Additional Significant Findings of its DehydraTECH(TM) Powered TurboCBD(TM) Capsules”

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) today announced an expansion of its current advisory agreement with Wahupta Ventures Inc. to include new financing. According to the update, Redfund Capital has agreed to invest up to $1,000,000 into Wahupta Ventures Inc., with proceeds intended to assist in building its extensive and growing Canadian hemp … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Expands Advisory Agreement with Wahupta Ventures to Include up to $1M Investment”

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) recently commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under ticker symbols FIRE and FIRE.DB. An article further discussing SPRWF reads, “This move is designed to support the company’s strategy of targeting premium brands, leverage its coast-to-coast distribution in Canada and aid in its expansion into … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Uplists to the Toronto Stock Exchange”

Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP), an emerging leader in the cannabis, hemp and CBD marketplace, this morning announced the finalization of a lease agreement for its new, state-of-the-art CBD processing and distillate facility. Per the update, the company will take full possession of the property, located in Centennial, Colorado, on March 1. “If there … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Finalizes Lease Agreement for CBD Processing and Distillate Facility”

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) to raise up to $12,000,000. The capital, which comes on advantageous terms to SING, is only available at the company’s discretion. SING is currently negotiating final terms and will file a registration statement with the SEC upon … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Inks LOI to Raise up to $12M”

The 1980s gave birth to the notion that opioids could be widely prescribed as non-addictive and quality-of-life enhancing drugs Therma Bright is testing its trademarked infrared heat therapy with cannabidiol to combat general and chronic pain The company is also making strides in testing a way to combat mosquito-borne viruses Media attention to the so-called … Continue reading “Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Testing Innovative Products for Pain Relief Solutions”

Company’s expanding portfolio includes new cultivation ventures with Southern California partnership and six-acre Northern California NUGS Farm Cannabis industry revenues expected to reach $80 billion in a decade as a result of current elevated interest among adults Cannabis Strategic Ventures has filed application to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market as part of its 2019 … Continue reading “Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Adding Northern California Cultivation Site to Portfolio”

Acquisition of Goodfellas Group LLC includes innovative, user-friendly cannabis package “Simple Kit” to help first-time users achieve a positive experience Company is creating a distribution network throughout California to serve the state’s $8.6 billion cannabis industry Recently closed an IPO funding share sale to bring in aggregate gross proceeds of C$2.2 million U.S. legal cannabis … Continue reading “TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Readies Expansion of Unique ‘Simple Kit’”

Green Hygienics’ focus is on supplying medical and recreational consumers with exceptional cannabis products The company is initially targeting the multi-billion dollar California cannabis market Green Hygienics has a number of first-class brands and pioneering grow technology Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) is setting itself up as a leader … Continue reading “Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Innovating with Technology to Bring Premier Cannabis Products to Market”

Early December 2018, Sproutly announced that Bryan Semkuley would be joining the company as new president Previously, former Pernod executive Constantine Constandis joined the advisory board, and seasoned beverage executive Michael Bellas joined the board of directors Sproutly plans to solidify its leading position through commercial cultivation, the establishment of new channel relationships and innovative … Continue reading “Leadership Changes to Help Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Become a Leading Cannabis Formulation Company”

First provincial supply agreement signed with Ontario Planned production of 17,500 kg annually at 166,000 sq. ft. Ontario facility Planned production of 185,000 kg annually on 1.31 million square feet in Quebec The agreement signed by The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) to supply cannabis to the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation … Continue reading “The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Clinches Deal to Supply Canada’s Largest Province”

GrowGeneration continues to target cannabis growers with asset acquisition U.S. cannabis market projected to reach $23 billion by 2020 GrowGeneration now operates from 21 locations in eight states Plans in place to open additional locations in California, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania With its acquisition of certain assets of BWGS, LLC … Continue reading “GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG) Advances Roll-Up Strategy with Acquisition of Certain BWGS Assets”

TransCanna Holdings has acquired an option to buy a Northern California site with a 196,000-square-foot facility and room for a potential 400,000-square-foot addition The existing facility has undergone $8 million in cannabis production-potential upgrades The company is contemplating the possibility of using the site for cannabis transportation, extraction, manufacturing, bottling, cultivation and nursery operations Emerging … Continue reading “TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Accepts Option to Buy Major California Site for Cannabis Operations”

On Wednesday (February 13), the European Union Parliament passed a resolution that will help to advance research into medical cannabis within the EU. This resolution comes hot on the heels of a recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) to reschedule cannabis internationally. While the resolution passed in the EU Parliament isn’t binding, it provides … Continue reading “420 with CNW – EU Parliament Votes to Support Medical Cannabis”

Green Growth Brands, a cannabis company headquartered in Ohio, has partnered with Simon Property Group to open at least 100 CBD shops in malls across the U.S. Simon Property Group is the biggest owner of malls in the U.S. John Rulli, the President of Simon Malls, revealed in a press statement that the shopping experience … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Green Growth Brands Set to Open CBD Shops across the US”

Like any emerging industry, the cannabis industry has reached that time when consolidation starts taking place. Several reasons have made such a step inevitable. First, way too many businesses rush to get licences in each state that legalizes recreational or medical marijuana. Not all those businesses that open are likely to succeed, so it is … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Consolidation Starts Taking Shape in the US Cannabis Industry”

As North Dakota inches closer to making medical marijuana available to residents, a number of proposals have been brought before the legislature in order to make it easier for patients to access the drug once it becomes available. One of the most important proposals being considered seeks to include physician assistants among the medical professionals … Continue reading “420 with CNW – North Dakota Considers Amendments to Improve Access to Medical Marijuana”

New research has revealed that men who smoke or have ever smoked cannabis have a higher concentration of sperm when compared to those who have never smoked marijuana. This study was conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital. The team of researchers, led by a group based at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, based their work … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Marijuana Linked to Higher Sperm Concentrations”

In the past, all the bills and measures related to cannabis have been voted out by a Congress that was dominated by Republicans. Now the Democrats have control of the House, and the first hearing on cannabis has been scheduled for tomorrow (February 13). This particular hearing is slated to consider making legal changes to … Continue reading “420 with CNW – First Marijuana Hearing Scheduled in Congress”

A new study has found that most Americans use medical marijuana in order to ease chronic pain. The study was aimed at finding out the exact reasons why people in the U.S. use medical marijuana, and whether those stated reasons have any scientific basis. Kevin Boehnke, a researcher at Michigan University’s Chronic Pain and Fatigue … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Chronic Pain Tops Reasons for Medical Cannabis Use in America”

A Portland lawmaker, Rep. Rob Nosse, has introduced House Bill 2687 geared at ensuring that medical cannabis users aren’t removed from the waiting list for organ transplants in the State. This Bill will prevent medical practitioners from recommending that medical cannabis users be removed from the waiting list for organ transplants managed by different organizations … Continue reading “420 with CNW – Oregon Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Cannabis Users Who Need Organ Transplants”

Related Editorial The market for cannabidiol (CBD) beverages alone could achieve a value of $260 million in the United States by 2022. CBD beverages form part of an even wider market for marijuana-infused drinks that is predicted to reach a value of $600 million in three years’ time. U.S. market for CBD and THC beverages … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Targeting CBD-Infused Beverage Market through Recent Exclusive Cross-marketing Agreement”

Related Editorial Moments prior to signing a historic 2018 Farm Bill and effectively legalizing industrial hemp, President Donald Trump tweeted out a video of his performance at the 2005 Emmy Awards, singing the song “Green Acres.” Having already passed through the House of Representatives and the Senate, the bill was met with much fanfare across … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Accelerating North American Retail Network Growth Following the 2018 Farm Bill Passing”

Related Editorial Growth in the Californian cannabis industry, currently restricted by licensing delays, is expected to accelerate over the coming months, bringing profits for suppliers of cultivation equipment. California is one of the largest recreational cannabis markets in the world. Recent delays in issuing cannabis licenses in California seem to be approaching an end. Outside … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Gain from Predicted Surge in the Cannabis Industry”

Related Editorial With federal legalization of hemp expected in the United States by Christmas, the farming and cannabidiol product industries are anticipating great changes in their future. Hemp farming, which has been illegal in the United States since 1970, is about to be made legal under the newest Farm Bill legislation. Pilot projects and work … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Strengthening its Position in the Hemp Market”

Related Editorial With the end in sight for the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, which contains provisions likely to grant hemp full agricultural legalization, and revenues from existing hemp products rising, hemp farmers are seeing reasons for excitement this fall. The Farm Bill is set to finally pass through Congress in the near future. Predicted hemp … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Strongly Positioned as Rapid Growth is Forecasted in the Hemp Industry”

Related Editorial Cultivation by both large and small growers is powering growth across the cannabis industry. Cultivation is fueling the growth of the cannabis industry. $718 million was invested in cultivation and retail last year as the industry continued to grow. Raw materials from cultivators are used in a wide range of cannabis products. Cultivation … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Nurtures Emerging Brands in a Swelling Cannabis Segment”

Related Editorial Profitability and more widespread legality are drawing fresh investment to the cannabis sector. Major investors and outside companies are putting big money into cannabis. Undervalued companies provide good opportunities for new investors in the sector. Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, companies in the United States are seeing even larger market … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Generation Alpha, Inc. (GNAL) Sees Positive Growth as New Investors Enter Cannabis Space”

Related Editorial A new attorney general is still to be named to replace unabashedly anti-cannabis former AG Jeff Sessions. As the market awaits a new AG, there’s a steady push from cannabis companies keeping an eye on the massive potential of the U.S. market, companies that include Chemistree Technology, Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) (CHMJF … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTC: CHMJF) Prepares to Capitalize on Market Opportunity while Awaiting New Attorney General Announcement”