August 2019 - Page 8 of 9 - CannabisNewsWire

MondayAug 05, 2019 12:49 pm

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) Files Registration Statement, Anticipates Funding of Second Tranche

Grapefruit recently filed a registration statement with the SEC The company is one of the earliest registered cannabis distribution firms to attain an annually renewable license Following the registration statement, Grapefruit’s second funding tranche is expected to be released this week California-based Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), a fully licensed premier cannabis manufacturer and distributor in the California legal cannabis marketplace, has filed a registration statement with the SEC on Form S-1 to register shares of the company’s common stock underlying the $600,000 convertible note recently issued to an institutional investor, as well as other securities to be issued…

MondayAug 05, 2019 12:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Paves Way for New Cannabis Brand, B2B Sales through Partnership with Alcohol-Free Beverage Maker

Lexaria Bioscience’s revolutionary DehydraTECH technology enables cannabis consumers to experience rapid-on, rapid-off effects in non-smoked formulations A just-announced joint manufacturing partnership between Lexaria and alcohol-free beverage maker Hill Street Beverage Company is paving the way for wider distribution of Lexaria’s platform Hill Street is the only company to have gained licenses to use DehydraTECH on a global basis, taking advantage of Lexaria’s multiple international granted and pending patents By 2024, cannabis-infused beverage sales are expected to rise by nearly 15 times from last year’s revenues of $89 million The exploding interest in cannabis products and in new ways of enjoying…

MondayAug 05, 2019 11:20 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Expands hempSMART Product Line, Begins Signups for Disruptive Cannabis Delivery Service

Prelaunch of the company’s cannabis delivery service, Viva Buds Inc., was recently announced, with signups now being accepted as the official August launch date nears MCOA’s revolutionary, nourishing cosmetic topical CBD formula, hempSMART Body Cream, is designed to set a new industry standard by helping to improve overall skin health The company’s expansion of wholly owned subsidiary hempSMART Ltd. into Europe continued with its recent entry into the Netherlands Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, continues to expand its portfolio with new products and avenues of customer service. As pioneers in the cannabis…

MondayAug 05, 2019 10:50 am

Does CBD Show Up On A Drug Test?

There are many reasons to love cannabidiol (CBD). Not only is the cannabis compound invigorating and calming, but many find that it helps manage day-to-day pain, stress, and well-being. Though the legality of CBD in the United States is up for debate, the compound can be purchased online and shipped around the country. The compound can also be purchased legally in several different countries, though laws vary from place to place. Ease of access to CBD has made it more popular than ever. However, many CBD newbies may find themselves more than a little concerned that this cannabis product may…

MondayAug 05, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Texas State Police Memo Instructs Officers to Stop Cannabis Possession Arrests

An interoffice memo sent to all Department of Public Safety officers in Texas instructs the members of the largest law enforcement agency in the state to stop arresting suspects on marijuana possession charges. This communication marks the most recent twist in the confusion surrounding marijuana law enforcement after lawmakers passed a law legalizing industrial hemp. The memo instead advises police officers to write a citation asking a suspect to appear in court in order to respond to the criminal charges against him or her. Individuals who receive these citations are still liable to serve a maximum custodial sentence of one…

FridayAug 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Seven Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Facebook

It seems that Facebook is unable to decide whether it loathes or loves marijuana. At about this time last year, the social media giant was reported to be silently banning companies that were either advocating for marijuana or selling marijuana products. In October last year, Facebook seemed to have softened its stance when it announced that it would start allowing verified legal cannabis companies to use its platform for marketing or advocacy purposes. However, all that doesn’t seem to have become a reality since many cannabis companies still complain that their content is flagged. Now seven Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries…

FridayAug 02, 2019 10:51 am

5 Vegan-Friendly Cannabis Recipes That You Will Love

If you’re following a vegan diet, there’s no reason you shouldn’t get to enjoy cannabis edibles that are anything less than delicious. The key to keeping a recipe entirely vegan while still packing a punch: cooking with cannabis-infused coconut oil. It’s easy to make, and incredibly versatile; cannabis coconut oil can seamlessly replace other fats like vegetable and olive oil in most non-medicated recipes. Give one of these vegan cannabis recipes a try the next time you’re feeling creative in the kitchen! Vegan Peanut Butter Ganja Fudge Can’t choose between chocolate and peanut butter cannabis fudge? You don’t have to.…

FridayAug 02, 2019 10:33 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Remakes Vaping Experience with Pre-Market Release of HoneyStick BeeBox Pro Device

The company’s new unit enables users to monitor battery life while controlling cloud, taste and activation The “must-have” device allows users to vape both nicotine pods and 510-thread prefilled cartridges VPRB’s CEO says that the company is focused on international sales growth and planting seeds for the future VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB), a market leader in vaporizer technology in the cannabis space, is remaking the vaping experience with the premarket release of its newest innovative product, the HoneyStick Brand BeeBox Pro Device (http://cnw.fm/d6N5Z). The HoneyStick Brand BeeBox Pro Device aims to optimize its users’ experience by implementing several new features.…

FridayAug 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Could Be on Louisiana Dispensary Shelves as Early as Next Week

Early this week, officials from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) announced that medical marijuana products could soon be available in licensed dispensaries as soon as next week. This news brings a sigh of relief to patients who have waited through endless delays since 2015 when voters approved a measure to legalize medical cannabis. Mike Strain, the LDAF Commissioner, revealed that his department had received the first batch of medical marijuana products that were ready for distribution to the licensed medical cannabis dispensaries within the state. Those samples would be tested to ascertain their potency, homogeneity and presence…

ThursdayAug 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Utah Medical Cannabis Program Stays on Course as State Dismisses Protests

Utah selected eight firms towards the end of last month to undergo background checks prior to being granted licenses to grow medical marijuana as the state moves to implement a voter decision during the 2018 midterms. However, six companies that weren’t successful during the application process protested to the state’s Division of Purchasing. The division has responded by dismissing those protests, thereby paving the way for the state to stay on course in its bid to implement the medical marijuana program. The companies that protested to the Division of Purchasing are North Star Holdings, Pure UT, Wild West Holding, Tintic…