Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

FridayDec 10, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Scientists Uncover Cause of Cannabis’ Distinctive Odor

Cannabis has a rich, distinctive odor that’s hard to forget. While plenty of cannabis consumers, especially recreational users, enjoy the skunk-like odor, many users do not. It can be extremely pungent, sticks to clothing and can be hard to get rid of. This makes it difficult to consume either recreational or medical cannabis flower in densely populated communities such as high-rise apartments without affecting others. Now, a new study carried out by a team of California scientists has uncovered the chemical compounds responsible for marijuana’s characteristic aroma. Previous studies on marijuana’s odor looked mostly at terpenes, which are aromatic compounds…

FridayDec 10, 2021 1:19 pm

Don’t Miss NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

Date: December 15-17, 2021 Venue: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo will be held in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on December 15-17, 2021. Hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association ("NCIA"), the largest and oldest national trade association advancing the interests of the legal cannabis industry, the three-day event showcases cannabis industry professionals and advocates Troy Datcher, Calvin Johnson, Jr., Rachael Rapinoe, Anna Symonds, and Marvin Washington as keynote speakers. Key Points: Leading a new generation of c-suite innovators, Chief Executive Officer Troy Datcher, together with Chief Visionary Officer Shawn…

FridayDec 10, 2021 10:47 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Upcoming R&D Programs Targeting Global Markets Totaling Over $160 Billion

Lexaria Bioscience plans to launch approximately 12 applied research and development programs in 2022 The programs are designed to explore the ability of the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) to improve drug delivery processes for multiple indications Research will continue into the use of DehydraTECH-CBD for high blood pressure, as well as the technology’s potential for oral nicotine delivery Diabetes, rheumatoid disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and estrogen delivery, are some of the multiple indications that drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) is planning to target with its research and development programs next year. The markets targeted provide multiple opportunities for success…

FridayDec 10, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Think Tank Asks White House to Resolve DEA, HHS Cannabis Review Feud

Dozens of states may have legalized medical marijuana, but the federal government still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I Controlled Substance with no known medical applications. For years, two federal agencies have clashed over which of them should determine marijuana’s medical potential by running an independent, peer-reviewed study on the potential health benefits of cannabis consumption. With no end to the disagreement in sight, a libertarian think tank has sent a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) asking it to clear the issue. As it stands, the scientific literature used to deny petitions to reschedule…

ThursdayDec 09, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why You Should Start Using CBD Skincare Products

In the recent years, we’ve seen interest in CBD increase greatly, especially since the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act was passed. CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the two most common active ingredients in cannabis, with the other being THC. CBD does not induce a high by itself, unlike THC, which is a psychoactive compound. The health benefits of CBD have made the compound popular in many industries, the beauty industry among them. CBD skincare products have as a result grown in popularity, with companies producing everything from CBD lotions and soaps to oils. If you’re curious about the products and would…

ThursdayDec 09, 2021 2:02 pm

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Launches European and Mexican Exports of CBD Skincare Brands

Colombian cannabis cultivator and international wellness product builder Flora Growth Corp. is building a global pipeline for its wide array of branded CBD and medicinal cannabis products The company recently announced that it has begun fulfilling the first orders for its Mind Naturals and Awe CBD skincare brands with exports to Spain and Mexico outlets this month Flora Growth cultivates cannabis at its 100-hectare (247-acre) property in central Colombia Flora also has a GMP certified 16,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bogota that produces nearly 200 products for the CBD derivatives and medical cannabis markets Cannabis cultivator and worldwide cannabidiol (“CBD”) brand…

ThursdayDec 09, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why Large Companies Are Scrambling to Enter Cannabis Drinks Space

The cannabis drinks segment has been steadily growing in popularity for the past couple of years. As the cannabis market has matured, players in the cannabis space have been developing a wide variety of products in a bid to capture a part of the massive cannabis market. Cannabis-infused beverages are the latest entrant in the cannabis market. Although the space is only a few years old, the global cannabis beverage market is already projected to be worth $2 billion by 2026. Some of the biggest beverage companies in the world are betting big on cannabis-infused beverages. In March, Canadian cannabis…

WednesdayDec 08, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Insurance, Labor and Financial Groups Urge Legislators to Enact Cannabis Banking Reform

Recently, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Credit Union National Association, the American Bankers Association and 11 other organizations sent a letter to Senate leadership urging members to enact cannabis banking reform as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The letter implores members of the Senate to adopt language that protects financial institutions that work with state-legal marijuana businesses in the defense bill. Federal data shows that most financial institutions are hesitant to have marijuana companies as clients, which is most probably because of the plant’s classification in the Controlled Substances Act. In the new letter, the labor…

WednesdayDec 08, 2021 1:55 pm

American Cannabis Partners’ Strict Adherence to Jamaican Cultivation Techniques Results in Much Sought-After Flower

Jamaican cannabis has benefitted from burgeoning global demand in 2021, with the regulator issuing 42 export licenses American Cannabis Partners has sought to capitalize on growing demand for Jamaican cannabis through a strict adherence to Jamaican cultivation techniques given its close links to the nation US cannabis cultivators are gradually increasing their focus on product differentiation to gain market share within the rapidly growing sector For Jamaican cannabis cultivators, business is booming. The nation’s industry regulator, the Cannabis Licensing Authority (“CLA”), recently revealed that it had witnessed a dramatic uptick in demand for Jamaican ‘ganja’ on the global market, having…

WednesdayDec 08, 2021 12:39 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Improving Bioavailability of Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics

Around 40% of available marketed drugs are poorly bioavailable or soluble, and about 90% of New Chemical Entities are known for their low solubility and permeability Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology offers a solution by improving how APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) enter the bloodstream DehydraTECH achieves this by bypassing first-pass-liver metabolism By doing so, Lexaria is facilitating faster and much more thorough drug delivery In a report published in the Bioavailability Enhancement Technologies and Services Market, 2018-2030, it was established that around 40% of available marketed drugs are poorly bioavailable or soluble. It was further estimated that approximately 90% of New…