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WednesdayJan 08, 2020 9:28 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) Reports Positive Time-Release Efficacy Results from Initial THC Patchless Patch Laboratory Testing

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments, a Los Angeles based California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Imaging3, Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG), (collectively “Grapefruit”), this morning reported successful results from the initial round of laboratory testing of the time release efficacy of its patented THC Patchless Patch(TM) topical cream. The results showed that the product can deliver a consistent, reliable pre-defined dose of THC via a user’s skin throughout an estimated ten-hour time period. “The results of these tests of Grapefruit’s patented THC Cannabinoid time-release Patchless Patch have demonstrated its efficacy. Grapefruit believes that the consistent and sustained delivery of THC Cannabinoids over a…

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MondayJan 06, 2020 9:57 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Announces Leadership Transition to Accelerate Growth into Premium Cannabis CPG Company

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has, effective immediately, named Colin Moore, director of the Company and former president of Starbucks Coffee Canada, as interim president and chief executive officer. According to the update, Moore succeeds Navdeep Dhaliwal, who has departed the Company. Supreme Cannabis is in the process of engaging a leading, nationally recognized search firm to identify and evaluate a new CEO to lead the Company in its next phase of profitable, long-term growth. "Today, with Supreme Cannabis firmly established as one of the world's fastest-growing,…

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FridayJan 03, 2020 12:53 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) Sees Optimistic Future as Cannabis Products Market Forecasted to Reach $80 Billion by 2030

LiveWire Ergogenics (OTC: LVVV) expects to perform well during 2020 as industry analysts project the market for cannabis products will increase to $80 billion over the next decade, according to a recent AP article (http://cnw.fm/r01nN). An article discussing the company reads, “With the projected upswing in mind, LiveWire Ergogenics expects to be in a prime position to leverage the expected growth with the imminent start of production at its Estrella Ranch Weedery. ‘The cannabis market is ever changing and complex,’ LiveWire CEO Bill Hodson stated in a news release (http://cnw.fm/5UPFh). ‘While a flood of investment has entered the market over the last…

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FridayJan 03, 2020 9:49 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Illinois Grabs $3.2 Million on Day One of Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales

A recent article on Fox News by Vandana Rambaran highlighted reaction to Illinois becoming the 11th state to allow marijuana sales and use for recreational purposes. According to the article, the state raked in $3.2 million on the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales under the new law where people, age 21 or older, are allowed to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower and up to 5 grams of cannabis concentrate. Public consumption is still not allowed under the new law. Nearly three dozen Illinois dispensaries have been issued licenses to sell recreational marijuana, with an additional…

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FridayJan 03, 2020 9:14 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire Announces Re-Engagement as Official NewsWire for Upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company of the InvestorBrandNetwork, CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), today announced that it has been re-engaged by Benzinga to serve as the official newswire for the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference that is set to take place Feb. 24-25, 2020, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort in Miami Beach, Florida. A variety of well-known cannabis industry players are set to attend the two-day event, in addition to investors, industry experts and innovative cannabis companies. “Following successful past collaborations with Benzinga, CannabisNewsWire looks forward to once again increasing the visibility of the upcoming Cannabis Capital Conference,” CannabisNewsWire communications director…

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ThursdayJan 02, 2020 9:52 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Legalization in Illinois, Michigan Brings Patchwork of Legal and Cultural Snares

A recent article on Fox News by Frank Miles highlighted a patchwork of legal and cultural snares as the marijuana recreational market expands to Midwestern states. According to the article, the December 1 start of legal sales in Michigan and the January 1 start in Illinois brings to the Midwest a climate where some neighboring states allow limited marijuana use for medical purposes, but none have moved to permit recreational use. The Associated Press reported that officials have been renewing warnings against the dangers of “canna-tourism” and carrying marijuana products over state lines. In Michigan, where $4.7 million of recreational…

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ThursdayJan 02, 2020 9:22 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Set to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell on January 7 in Celebration of Fit Week 2020

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company, today announced that the company will ring in the new year at The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell ceremony in Times Square on January 7, 2020. YGYI executive leadership, team members and celebrity brand ambassadors will gather alongside company distributors to ring the closing bell in celebration of Nasdaq's ninth annual Fit Week. In addition, YGYI is offering the winners of its Better Health Challenge the chance to launch the year with the company and celebrate YGYI's ringing of the closing bell (https://ygybetterhealth.com). In conjunction with ringing the Nasdaq Stock Market…

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ThursdayDec 26, 2019 10:36 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – WeedMD Inc. (TSX.V: WMD) (OTCQX: WDDMF) (FSE: 4WE) Acquires Starseed Holdings Inc., Secures $25M Strategic Equity Investment by LPF

WeedMD (TSX.V: WMD) (OTCQX: WDDMF) (FSE: 4WE), a federally-licensed producer and distributor of medical-grade cannabis, and Starseed Holdings Inc., a medically-focused, federally-licensed cannabis company, on Monday announced the closing of the previously disclosed acquisition of Starseed Holdings by WeedMD. According to the update, WeedMD also completed, concurrent with the closing, the previously announced private placement of subscription receipts with the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada (“LPF”), for aggregate gross proceeds of $25 million. “We officially welcome the Starseed team to the WeedMD family which together will kick-off 2020 as a very compelling, vertically-integrated cannabis company that will…

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ThursdayDec 26, 2019 10:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Announces Expansion of Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Site to Nearly 300 Acres

BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) today announced that is has increased the size of its outdoor cannabis cultivation site to 292 acres, up from the originally announced 130-acre site. According to the update, the company has partnered with agricultural experts Clearwater CannGrow Ltd. to grow certified organic sun-grown cannabis on the property near Osoyoos, British Columbia, and the expansion will allow BevCanna to develop into one of Canada’s largest outdoor cannabis cultivators. “Interest in our BC sun grown cannabis has been exceptionally strong, and we're expanding our cultivation and production capabilities to meet the anticipated demand,” BevCanna…

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MondayDec 23, 2019 12:38 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) Enters Next Stage in Development of World’s First Estate Grown Weedery

LiveWire Ergogenics (OTC: LVVV), a health and wellness company with a focus on special purpose real-estate acquisitions and the licensing and management of high-end and permitted facilities to produce high-quality craft cannabis products and services in California, today announced its completion of all necessary research and submission of its environmental report and biological resource study to the planning department for its planned Estate Grown Weedery project. “With the demand for pure, organically grown and thoroughly tested cannabis products growing rapidly, we expect the handcrafted product that will be grown at our California ranch to become the most sought-after premium cannabis…

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