May 2019 - Page 2 of 12 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – TSA Starts Allowing Epilepsy Drug Derived from Cannabis on Flights

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has updated its website to show that a pediatric epilepsy drug made from marijuana can now be accepted on flights. This change comes after the TSA was notified about the approval of that drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The updated guidance provided to passengers by the TSA indicates that subject to special conditions, certain forms of medical marijuana can now be taken on board flights either in checked luggage or carry-on luggage. The government agency added that while the federal government’s position on substances containing marijuana hasn’t changed, an exception is being…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 11:33 am

South Africa Distribution Pact Expands Global Reach of Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF)

The global hemp cannabidiol market is expected to top $22 billion worldwide by 2022, with CBD products comprising 25 percent of all cannabis sales Wildflower Brands is expanding the wellness reach of its cannabis products through a distribution pact with South African cannabis network provider Africann The company is also launching into Europe with a Polish network agreement through pharmaceutical distributor Two Towers Cannabis-based wellness brand champion Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) continues to expand the reach of its holistic plant product portfolio, inking an exclusive distribution agreement for the South African natural betterment market this month. The…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 11:27 am

CBD for Women: Pain, Cramps, Fertility, and More

CBD for women is not a new concept. While the cannabis compound may have first been isolated from the hemp plant in the 1940s, preparations of the plant have been used by women around the world for thousands of years. In ancient Chinese medicine, cannabis was used was to treat deficiencies in yin. While not a familiar concept to many westerners, yin is a term that is loosely associated with earthly, feminine qualities. The opposite of action and force, yin represents a more passive and deeply rooted connection to the ground, to the bones, and to the feminine lower body. Regardless…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 9:00 am

Disruptive CBD Delivery Technology Could Revolutionize World of Cannabis Consumer Products, Edibles

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Fueled by an explosion of CBD-infused edibles, billion-dollar projections for the CBD market may even be conservative. This seems possible when one considers the truly innovative work being done in the sector by the likes of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile), which has developed a patented delivery technology with disruptive potential, delivering 475% more CBD to the bloodstream after 15 minutes than conventional formulations. Other sector innovators are making a similar impact, including the likes of noted cannabinoid biopharma GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF) and that of researchers and product developers…

WednesdayMay 29, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Spanish Company Develops First THC-Free Cannabis Plant

A Spanish company, Hemp Trading, has developed a new cannabis strain that has no THC. This development became possible after the company partnered with UPV (Universitat Politecnica de Valencia) university in Spain. The new cannabis plant is expected to have numerous therapeutic benefits. This first-of-a-kind marijuana strain has no legal restrictions imposed upon it since it doesn’t contain any controlled ingredient in it, especially the psychoactive THC which is responsible for the controlled substance status of marijuana around the world. Ernesto Liosa, the CEO of Hemp Trading, reveals that the company developed this unique cannabis strain by blocking some of…

TuesdayMay 28, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Physician Shortage May Cause Australian Medical Cannabis Program to Fail

While medical marijuana is legal in Australia, many patients are finding it difficult to find physicians who are willing to prescribe the substance. This has forced those patients to resort to illicit sources of medical marijuana in order to alleviate their symptoms. Qualifying patients, such as Trembath Forster who lives in Canberra, say that they have to travel hundreds of miles to access a doctor who is licensed and willing to prescribe medical marijuana. Such trips are not only financially strenuous but also nearly impossible for patients with mobility challenges. Trembath Forster reveals that she and other patients have encountered…

TuesdayMay 28, 2019 12:34 pm

Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) Seeks to Transform Cannabis Beverage and Edibles Market with Water-Soluble Tech

Sproutly is a licensed producer with exclusive rights to Infusion Biosciences’ groundbreaking Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (“APP”) technology for naturally water-soluble cannabinoids The Canadian cannabis beverage market is estimated to exceed $4 billion by 2022 SRUTF executives were tapped to present APP technology at key cannabis conferences Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) is rapidly gaining positive exposure in the cannabis space as the company presents its proprietary APP technological platform at numerous key cannabis conferences in the U.S. and Canada. Sproutly executives most recently shared details of the APP process at the Canaccord Genuity Third Annual Cannabis Conference…

TuesdayMay 28, 2019 11:26 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Developing Offerings for Sophisticated Cannabis Consumers

Plus Products creates cannabis edibles to support healthier lifestyles The company offers top products in the adult-use, medical and CBD segments PLUS recently reported record revenues for Q4 2018 Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) is a foremost cannabis-branded products manufacturer with a mission to make cannabis safe and approachable. Based in San Mateo, California, Plus Products manufactures edibles created to support a healthy and active lifestyle. The company focuses on producing edibles using extracts to ensure compliant, dosable and appetizing options that provide a consistent cannabis experience. All of its products are manufactured in its 12,000-square-foot, food-safe cannabis…

TuesdayMay 28, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Surge Puts Pressure on Cultivation Supplies

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Growing demand for CBD is increasing pressure on companies that provide key cultivation equipment and industry supplies. As part of its commitment to build a large and well-supplied sales channel, hydroponic supplier Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is in the process of making acquisition of companies that supply the hemp industry. An increasing need for supplies is coming from companies such as Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), a major cultivator and processor making moves on the CBD drinks and well-being markets. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) has entered into a supply agreement…

TuesdayMay 28, 2019 9:00 am

Hunt for Perfect Acquisitions Reshapes Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Cannabis companies are using increasingly refined acquisition tactics to create vertical integration. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has developed a refined acquisition strategy, assessing more than one hundred targets before settling on a select few to acquire. Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of America’s leading multistate cannabis companies, has recently announced its agreement to acquire CannaRoyalty Corp. (OTCQX: ORHOF), giving it control over a vast distribution platform. In Canada, HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) has been given approval to acquire Newstrike, as the country’s vibrant industry consolidates following…