February 2020 - Page 2 of 6 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayFeb 25, 2020 12:19 pm

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) to Strengthen Financial and Strategic Planning Focus After Appointing Cannabis Industry Veteran as New CFO

The company has filed six patents on hemp extract technologies and delivery systems Expanding on development of infusion technologies to include exotic cannabinoids that may improve sleep and control appetite Industrial hemp market is expected to grow to $26.6 billion by 2025 Hemp infusion technology innovator MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC) appointed cannabis industry veteran Robert L. Hymers III as its chief financial officer. Previously a director of the company, Hymers has a vast and impressive background in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, treasury, tax, investor relations, risk management, and strategic planning, according to a company press release (http://cnw.fm/s0oOE).…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2020 11:53 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enhances Cannabis Products’ Shelf-Life Potency, Addressing Industry Distribution Challenges

Many cannabis companies have struggled with declining investor interest amid product delivery shortfalls and adverse revenue reports The distribution obstacles have exacerbated company concerns by creating choking points for inventory, which can quickly lose potency in storage Lexaria Bioscience’s trademarked DehydraTECH powder-creating technology helps preserve cannabinoid effectiveness and extend storage potential 2 to 3 years The DehydraTECH platform also provides a key benefit in making cannabinoids, nicotine, NSAIDs and other drug products bioavailable as rapidly as inhaled products An alternative to inhaled smokes and vapes could provide health and wellness benefits to consumers by eliminating harm to users’ lungs Lexaria’s…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2020 11:21 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Planning Brand Portfolio Expansion; Focusing on Two New Categories

PLUS targets new consumer demographics as it eyes wellness/relief and get-high, have-fun spaces Company has established reputation for providing top-selling, quality edibles In the wake of a cannabis competitor losing its license, hemp and cannabis food company Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) is reiterating its commitment to quality production as it gears up to launch a new line of products to supplement its already top-selling edibles. PLUS has announced plans to expand its brand portfolio in Q1 2020 as the cannabis-savvy company targets consumers outside of its core demographic (http://cnw.fm/7AcMk). Plus Products’ commitment to quality is particularly meaningful following…

TuesdayFeb 25, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Kentucky House Passes Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

On Thursday, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed legislation legalizing medical marijuana within the state. This comes after the Judiciary Committee voted in the bill last week in a vote of 65-30. The Legislation now proceeds to the state Senate. If the legislation is enacted into law, patients will be in a position to access medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries, but only after the patients have been certified as suffering from a condition found on the list of qualifying conditions. The legislation would also establish a body to develop rules to govern the program and determine the various medical conditions…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New NFL Collective Agreement Could End Player Bans Due to Failed Marijuana Tests

On Thursday, NFL team owners approved a proposed collective bargaining agreement, which ensures that National Football League players would no longer be suspended from games for testing positive for marijuana. The agreement was then circulated to the players. The new measure being floated for approval by the NFL Players Association would also reduce the number of players being subjected to marijuana testing. It also reduces marijuana and other drugs testing periods. The drug tests can be administered over a period of two weeks at the start of training camp instead of the current two months. The three-page summary of the…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 1:19 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Enters New Markets with Proven Strategy

Cannabis industry saw 45.7% increase in legal cannabis sales last year Interview with PLUS highlights strong start to 2020 Building a brand in largest competitive market has proven company quality and standards; setting up expansion into new markets Legal cannabis spending worldwide increased from $10.2 billion in 2018 to $14.9 billion in 2019, making for a 45.7% increase driven primarily by the adult-use markets, reports the Arcview Group, a market research firm that specializes in cannabis. Arcview is now forecasting sales worldwide to reach $42.7 billion by 2024. This is exciting news for Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF),…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 12:03 pm

Champignon Brands Inc. is “One to Watch”

Functional mushrooms are used in a wide variety of health care and pharmaceutical products Applications of functional mushrooms are growing in the cosmetics and food and beverage sectors Market demand is led by a significant shift in lifestyle and dietary habits of consumers seeking healthier alternatives Globally, the functional mushroom market is projected to reach $34.3 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 8.04% during the forecast period (2019-2024) Mushrooms are a leading source of the antioxidant nutrient, selenium, which protects body cells from damage that might lead to chronic diseases and help to strengthen the immune system Legalization…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 11:25 am

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Set for Infused Coffee Brand’s Premiere at Vegas Expo

Cannabis science innovator MCTC Holdings Inc. (soon to become Cannabis Global, Inc.) has begun production of its new infused coffee line under its Hemp You Can Feel (TM) product brand The new infused coffee product will make its debut at the annual White Label World Expo (United States) in Las Vegas on February 26-27 at the city’s Convention Center, booth space 451 The infused food and beverage industry is growing on a state-by-state basis in the United States, and recently gained national legality in Canada MCTC has also developed a pair of white label infusion products – in tablet and…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Undercover Investigators Lead to Administrative Complaints Against Florida Medical Cannabis Doctors

Two medical marijuana doctors are under investigation after Florida health officials filed a complained against them based on information obtained by undercover investigators posing as patients. A lawyer representing one of the doctors termed it as a trap. The Department of Health in Florida filed both complaints on the same day in 2019, and are waiting for administrative law judges to take action. This is the first significant action taken by Florida against doctors prescribing marijuana to patients. Tallahassee doctor, Joseph Dorn is one of the doctors being investigated. The complaint stated that Dorn was the chief medical officer of…

FridayFeb 21, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The Clergy in Connecticut Advocate for Marijuana Legalization

Church leaders in Connecticut gathered on Tuesday to rally in support for draft legislation seeking to legalize marijuana. The Connecticut Clergy Coalition is backing governor Ned Lamont’s legislation as it would regulate and tax marijuana. The coalition that represents more than 100 congregations said that marijuana regulation would cut across racial, ethnic, and gender lines. The Connecticut Clergy Coalition is requesting state lawmakers to back the legislation. The legislation would allow people above the age of 21 to possess and buy a maximum of one and a half ounces of marijuana from a licensed dealer. The Coalition further saif that…