July 2021 - Page 2 of 8 - CannabisNewsWire

WednesdayJul 28, 2021 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC), BlackBox Utilize High-Tech, Low-Cost Aeroponic System to Increase Yield

Blackbox will install Ceres EcoLoop systems on its 120-acre property in Fairfield, Michigan After extensive study, BlackBox has found that VPD-based climate control is the best way to ensure crop health, maximize yield Company is in the process of expanding its Michigan operation Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, BlackBox Systems and Technologies, are utilizing Ceres’s EcoLoop(TM), a high-tech, low-cost solution for growing cannabis. Blackbox will install the EcoLoop systems on its 120-acre property in Fairfield, Michigan (https://cnw.fm/vXYVy). The company anticipates that combining EcoLoop with its proprietary, state-of-the-art aeroponic system will increase its high-yield, high-profit cannabis crops. The…

WednesdayJul 28, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — California Launches Cannabis Agency to Ease Industry Regulation

America's state legal cannabis sector has seen major growth in the past few years as more states have legalized cannabis. California, which legalized recreational marijuana five years ago, has since sold $4.4 billion worth of cannabis, making its cannabis sector one of, if not the most, successful cannabis markets in America. Now in a move that is meant to simplify how California regulates its massive and swiftly growing cannabis space, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law creating a single agency to regulate cannabis. The policy, which Newsom first proposed in January 2020, will consolidate licensing authority from the three…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Boosts Home Property Values

Research conducted by Clever Real Estate has found that the presence of marijuana dispensaries and the legalization of marijuana helps grow home property values. The real estate service company used data from the U.S. Census and Zillow, as well as other sources for the study, which discovered that between 2017 and 2019, the value of homes increased by more than $6,000 in states where cannabis is legal in some form. This is in comparison to home values in states that haven’t legalized cannabis. The increase in value may be driven by the tax revenues generated from the regulation and legalization…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 9:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Is ‘One to Watch’

Flora Growth is uniquely positioned to achieve revenue growth, with a balance sheet supported by two successful financings and the recent launch of multiple operating divisions The company boasts a robust M&A pipeline featuring strategic targets with near-term revenue growth opportunities and global distribution channels Flora Growth is led by an exceptional management team featuring cannabis, CPG, and capital markets experts who have raised more than $3 billion in combined public financings The company’s brand portfolio features 280+ products, 70+ medical and cosmetic licenses, and 2,500+ points of distribution across Latin America and the U.S. Flora Growth has a healthy…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 9:30 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Finalizes Distribution Agreement with Largest Food Retailer in the Mid-Atlantic

WTER’s distribution agreement calls for Giant Food to carry select WTER Alkaline88(R) and A88 Infused(R) offerings The distributor will offer WTER beverages in all 164 locations. Giant Food serves market of 60 million people with over $5 billion in sales. In an move illustrative of its continued commitment to expansion and growth, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) announced that it has partnered with Giant Food, the largest food retailer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The distribution agreement calls for Giant Food to carry select WTER Alkaline88 and A88 Infused offerings in all locations. “This is our biggest win to date…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Completes VIRAL-A20-3 Pharmacokinetic Study on DehydraTECH(TM) Enabled Colchicine

The study indicated enhanced delivery of colchicine using the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM) technology Lexaria collaborates with the National Research Council (“NRC”), Canada’s leading research and technology organization The company has 20 patents granted and over 50 pending patents in over 40 countries around the world The global market for advanced drug delivery systems was valued at $231 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $310 billion by 2025 Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, recently announced that the tolerability and pharmacokinetic study entitled VIRAL-A20-3 was completed and yielded positive results. The study demonstrated…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — US Surgeon General Calls for End to Marijuana-Related Incarcerations

The war on drugs, which was launched with the noble aim of curbing drug use and defunding criminal enterprises behind the illicit drug trade, is an unmitigated failure. Tens of millions of people have been arrested and incarcerated over the past four decades, breaking up families, ruining lives and leaving the United States with the largest prison population in the world. Minorities, specifically communities of color, bore the brunt of the drug war, and they are still victim to intense policing and harsh sentencing due to drug policies. Drug reform activists have long been advocating for the end of cannabis-related…

MondayJul 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Three Tips for New Medical Cannabis Patients

Research has found that medical marijuana possesses therapeutic benefits, and with more states across the country legalizing the use of medical marijuana in alleviating and managing symptoms of various indications, it is important to acquaint yourself with what this means for you, especially if you qualify to use medical cannabis. Most, if not all the states that have legalized its medical use, stipulate that a prescription should be given by a qualified doctor, which helps ensure that the use of medical cannabis doesn’t affect the effectiveness of other medications that are being taken. Here are a few things new users…

MondayJul 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — A BHO and CO2 Cannabis Extraction Comparison

Despite being prohibited, cannabis has been immensely popular over the past couple of decades. Cannabis proved to be a lucrative space once territories began legalizing the substance for medical and recreational use, but things blew up once cannabis concentrates hit the market. Thanks to constantly improving technology, processors are now able to pull cannabinoids from the plant, creating high-potency cannabis products that have enjoyed major sales. Extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from hemp and cannabis is an insanely complex process, with the most common extraction methods thus far being butane hash oil (“BHO”) and carbon dioxide (“CO2”) extraction. BHO, which is…

FridayJul 23, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Clinical Studies Shed Light on Various Wellness Benefits of Phytocannabinoids

The CBD sector is among the fastest-growing subcategories of consumer natural health products and for good reason. A recent report estimates that last year, the international consumer health CBD market was worth more than $9 billion, with an expected compound annual growth rate of nearly 25% in the period between 2020–2027. Studies linking health and wellness to CBD have also driven the manufacture of products derived from CBD in industries such as food and beverages, nutraceuticals, personal care and cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, for health and wellness purposes. Verdant Oasis VP Carl Germano states that new research which sheds light on…