Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

ThursdayJul 25, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Michigan Caregivers Grow More than a Million Marijuana Plants

The registered medical marijuana caregivers in Michigan are authorized to grow more than a million cannabis plants, according to state statistics. This information is crucial as the state transitions from a purely medical cannabis program to one that embraces the recreational use of the drug by adults. Even if the state accelerates the process by which new commercial growers are licensed, it is unlikely that any of those licensees will have harvested, processed and distributed their marijuana crop at the time recreational sales are launched. In August 2017, Andrew Brisbo, the Director of the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation stated…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Looks at How Marijuana Extracts Can Kill Cancer Cells

A recent study shows that cannabis extracts can impair the survival of some types of cancer cells and also inhibit their spread. However, the effects of the cannabis extracts vary according to the chemical profile of the extracts used, the researchers discovered. The team of researchers found that the results of using just one compound of cannabis, such as THC, to kill cancer cells wasn’t as promising as using full-spectrum cannabis extracts. Since marijuana has hundreds of compounds whose concentration varies from one preparation or marijuana strain to another, it was difficult to determine which particular combination of compounds had…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 1:50 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Launches Microdosing Mints, Evaluates Acquisition

Plus Products is benefiting from new opportunities to expand its consumer base through the microdosing movement The company is moving toward establishing itself as a leading brand in the international market PLUS is exploring a rare opportunity to simultaneously improve quality control, cut costs and grow revenues through possible acquisition Cannabis-infused products manufacturer Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) is creating edibles to support a health and active lifestyle for both new and veteran consumers. Drawing from more than 40 years of experience in food manufacturing, the company makes edibles from scratch using only the highest-quality extracts and kosher…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 1:01 pm

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Stock Evaluated by InvestorPlace Analyst

ETST stock recently caught the attention of InvestorPlace analyst Mark Putrino Putrino noted in an article that ETST stock stands out, because the company’s management team and advisory board exhibit impressive business experience ETST was listed in the InvestorPlace article as “one of seven potential stocks to buy” Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) was named in an InvestorPlace article by Mark Putrino as one of ‘7 Marijuana Penny Stocks I May Buy’, in large part because of the extensive business and industry experience of ETST’s executive team and advisory board (http://cnw.fm/AE4q4). ETST is a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 12:37 pm

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Updates Product, Increases Exposure

VPR Brands continues to invest in inventory and new products in an effort to keep up with increased demand and promote year-over-year gains The company recently updated its best-selling battery, ELF VPRB is expanding exposure to thousands of stores, increasing convenience and approachability for retailers Innovative technology holding company VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) is making a name for itself in the vaping market through product development and partnerships with top international brands. VPRB is focused on offering high-performance, high-quality products that bring value to partners, consumers and investors. Through the leadership of its experienced management team, VPRB has pivoted…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 12:19 pm

10 Things You Never Knew About Cannabis Roots

No part of the cannabis plant is useless. While the buds and leaves usually take center stage, it turns out there are more to the roots than what many of us assumed. In fact, people have been incorporating cannabis roots into medicine for thousands of years. Check out these 10 things you probably never knew about cannabis roots! #1) Long history of medicinal usage The first recorded use of cannabis root as medicine dates back to roughly 2700 BCE in the Pên Ts’ao ching. Translated as The Classic of Herbal Medicine, this ancient Chinese text by the Emperor Shen-nung mentions that…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 11:52 am

Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Achieves Fully Reporting Status, Reports Revenue Growth

In March 2019, DVLP reported an 800 percent year-over-year increase in monthly revenue DVLP’s growth strategy includes key acquisitions, such as that of Infusionz LLC, a manufacturer of CBD products DVLP’s Form 10 Registration Statement, filed with the SEC, became effective July 1 Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) is showing exponential growth with its multitiered strategy working in the CBD, hemp and cannabis spaces. The strategy includes a diverse focus on online product sales, acquisitions, manufacturing, product branding and plans for the development of a 25,000-square-foot production facility in Denver, Colorado (http://cnw.fm/cK9MG). DVLP has developed a multifaceted strategy to become…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 11:21 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Focuses on New Technologies, Offers Diverse Opportunities

SinglePoint focuses on acquisitions of undervalued, cash-flow positive, high-potential companies SinglePoint recently closed an acquisition of Direct Solar of America The company’s diverse portfolio covers a wide range of sectors SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is on a mission to seize opportunities via an aggressive expansion strategy across a broad range of assets. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company specializes in acquisitions of small to mid-sized firms, with a focus on new technologies, including payment processing, industrial hemp and renewable energy solutions. Established in 2007, SinglePoint works with key company management personnel to develop successful candidate acquisition targets. These target companies…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Thousands Submit Comments Urging FDA to Allow CBD in Supplements and Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started receiving comments on CBD regulation from the public and other stakeholders in April and the comments period came to an end early last week. The agency had initially planned to close the comments period on July 2 but the overwhelming public interest in the matter led the FDA to extent that deadline to July 16. By the close of the comments period, more than 4,400 submissions had been filed by individuals and organization. The comments received covered everything imaginable about the therapeutic effects of CBD, how the compound should be tested, packaged…

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – More than 100 Cannabis Businesses Ask Congress to Consider Social Equity During Legalization

A coalition of more than a hundred cannabis companies and industry groups has sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to include social equity in any legislation that is proposed as a way of ending marijuana prohibition. The letter, sent on Thursday last week, asserts that the work of Congress will be incomplete if they only stopped at legalizing marijuana without going further to address issues of social equity. More specifically, the groups and associations that signed this letter express concern that the people who were worst affected by the War on Drugs are likely to be left behind as…