February 2019 - Page 2 of 10 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 10:30 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Rises to the Challenge

Immersed in competitive U.S. market, PLUS rose from 12th to number one PLUS benefits from the expertise of Michelin-star chefs, Ivy League chemists and others Company donates a portion of proceeds from limited edition products to the National Park Foundation and the Trevor Project Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) recognized early that the strongest brands in the cannabis industry would emerge from California. California is the largest market in the world, expected to reach $5 billion in legal sales this year. The state also has a long history of medical legalization, making it the most competitive market available.…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 10:08 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Works to Broaden Access to International Investors, Applies for Nasdaq Listing

Company recently announced submission of its application for common share listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market Uplisting will give the company broader access to international investors, Flowr executives believe Further steps are being undertaken to turn Flowr into a truly global company that benefits from serious competitive advantage over other cannabis producers The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products, announced in February that it has submitted an application for its common shares to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company has also filed a Form 40-F registration statement with the…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 9:48 am

New Cannabis Cultivation Technologies Provide Competitive Advantage, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Moving Forward with Innovation

Legislative changes have increased the popularity of cannabis products in the U.S. and Canada; as a result, consumers have started looking for high quality and premium-grade developments in the field Green Hygienics Holdings is investing in innovative cultivation practices that ensure both the quality and the yield of cannabis The company focuses on premium cannabis-derived products obtained via proprietary aeroponics cultivation technology that comes with record low production costs As the legal cannabis sector expands, competition between companies in the field is also intensifying, with producers and distributors constantly looking for some competitive advantage in order to secure a solid…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Iowa Poll Shows Widespread Support for Expanding Medical Cannabis Program

A recent poll sponsored by Mediacom and Des Moines Register has found that more than three-quarters (78 percent) of Iowans want to see the medical cannabis program expanded in order to ease access to this new program. Iowan adults voiced their support for suggestions that more qualifying conditions should be included in the law that established the medical cannabis program. The proposed expansion would also include increasing the number of shops from which medical marijuana can be bought. Iowa’s medical cannabis program was launched last year in December with just five dispensaries and one manufacturer allowed to operate within the…

TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Two Cannabis Legalization Bills Receive Nod from New Mexico Legislative Committees

Two different bills aimed at legalizing cannabis in New Mexico have been passed by committees in the state senate and assembly. At the start of this month, the Health and Human Services Committee of the state Assembly approved a proposal to allow adults who were at least 21 years old to use recreational cannabis. Under this proposal, adults would be allowed to grow their own cannabis, if they so wished, and upon fulfilling the requirements to obtain a cultivation license from the state. Retailers would also be licensed by the state. The proposal also has provisions that would allow previous…

TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 11:07 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Builds Cannabis Might amid Preparations for Legal Beverage, Edibles Market

Sproutly Canada focusing on recreational cannabis beverage, edibles market as effective alternative to smoked weed Cannabis-infused beverage market expected to net revenues between $900 million and $4.4 billion by 2024 Sproutly building on initial harvest success with planting in remaining Toronto facility flower rooms as it awaits license amendment, new market legalization Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) is strengthening its cannabis beverage and edibles supply operations as Canada, where it is based, proceeds from legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults last year to legally licensing cannabis edibles and beverages later this year. Canada’s efforts to establish…

TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:07 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Extends Lead in California Cannabis-Infused Edibles Market with Best Sellers

PLUS was the top-selling cannabis-infused brand in California, according to Q4 2018 statistics PLUS had three best-selling branded products during that period Company widens its position as the market leader, expects momentum to continue in 2019 Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) has expanded its leading position in California’s cannabis-infused edibles retail market, with the company now boasting three of the segment’s top five products, according to sales data from BDS Analytics (http://cnw.fm/7sTG5). PLUS had three best-selling branded products in all categories studied, including vaporizers, flower and edibles and topicals. The company’s Uplift and Restore scored as best-selling stock keeping…

TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – North Dakota Cannabis Activists Consider 2020 Ballot Measure

While attempts to legalize cannabis by a ballot measure last year and by legislative means this month were met with defeat, marijuana advocates in the state aren’t giving up, and they are already planning to have another shot at a ballot measure in 2020. Dave Owen, a leading cannabis advocate in the state who played a major role in the ballot measure that was voted upon during the recent midterms says that his organization (Legalize ND) will look to national advocacy groups for funding and support this time round. He revealed that the huge amounts of money poured into the…

MondayFeb 25, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York Prosecutor Drops Marijuana Charges

A group of 35 people in Erie County received an unexpected gift when John Flynn, the Erie County District Attorney, requested that a judge at the Buffalo City Court accept the prosecutor’s request to dismiss the low-level marijuana charges (misdemeanor charges) against the nearly three dozen people. The judge agreed with the prosecutor, and the charges were dismissed. It should be noted that the 35 people weren’t present in court. Their warrants were still outstanding and they had missed their court appearances. In effect, the prosecutor saw no need to continue hunting for those individuals over a substance that would…

MondayFeb 25, 2019 12:51 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Plans Additional Clinical Trials Following Successful Tests

Company recently announced significant findings of cardiovascular performance improvements with TurboCBD Lexaria plans additional human clinical trials of CBD Company is now moving forward with clinical studies on oral forms of nicotine delivery following a large investment agreement Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is a food bioscience company that developed and commercialized cost-effective drug delivery platform DehydraTECH. This technology enhances the performance of beneficial compounds in ingestible products. Currently, Lexaria has patents pending worldwide for use of the technology in a range of bioactive molecules, including cannabinoids, nicotine, NSAID pain relievers and more. Leveraging this platform, the taste,…