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ThursdayApr 20, 2023 10:49 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Expanding Portfolio with Four New Patents

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that it has received notifications of four new patents either awarded or allowed. In Japan, the company secured a new patent under its Patent Family #3: Stable Ready-to-Drink Beverage Compositions Comprising Lipophilic Active Agents. This is Lexaria’s fifth awarded patent in Japan, providing strength to its growing Japanese patent portfolio. In Australia, Lexaria has received a new patent under its Patent Family #18: Compositions and Methods for Enhanced Delivery of Antiviral Agents. This is Lexaria’s 10th patent in Australia and its second in this patent family.…

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TuesdayApr 18, 2023 12:30 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – IGC Pharma Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) Announces Participation in Upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase

IGC Pharma (NYSE American: IGC) will be presenting at this month’s Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2023; the event is slated for Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. ET. According to the announcement, IGC Pharma CEO Ram Mukunda and principal financial officer Claudia Grimaldi will be hosting the presentation; the session will include time for questions and answers. The live presentation will be available via webcast; a replay of the presentation will be available on the conference event platform. In addition, Mukunda and Grimaldi will be available for one-on-one, in-person meetings, to be held at the conference venue in Las…

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ThursdayApr 13, 2023 1:28 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks — AROYA Releases OpenSprinkler Integration, Empowers Cannabis Growers to ‘Not Only Survive, But Also Thrive’

AROYA, a division of ADDIUM Inc., announced a wide release of its integration with the controller OpenSprinkler; the integration empowers growers by providing data to guide their crop-steering decisions while also simplifying an additional aspect of cannabis cultivation. According to the announcement, the release brings added visibility and data-driven control to commercial cultivation and cultivators’ irrigation strategies; the announcement also noted that an estimated 30-40% of cultivators currently use OpenSprinkler for drip irrigation. The new integration eliminates the need to access other programs separate spreadsheets, reducing complexity while bringing more visibility to commercial cultivation. “Enabling integrations with third-party systems solidifies AROYA’s…

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TuesdayApr 11, 2023 1:41 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – IBN, CannabisNewsWire to Drive Reach of Lift Toronto 2023

IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), an innovative content distributor and multifaceted communications organization with 50+ brands including CannabisNewsWire, today announced its latest event collaboration with the organizers of Lift Toronto, which will return to the iconic Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, on June 1-3, 2023. Lift Toronto is projected to showcase 150-plus exhibiting companies, 140-plus speakers and featured panelists and draw up to 5,000 attendees to the event, which is open to all audiences across the full cannabis industry and community. IBN and CannabisNewsWire will leverage their array of extensive corporate communications solutions to drive recognition for Lift Toronto 2023 participants…

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WednesdayApr 05, 2023 3:03 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Eyes Opportunity in Burgeoning Vertical Farming Market

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX), which is engaged in the selling and distribution of self-contained, automated, indoor “micro-farms” called Grow Pods, today announced its active participation and positioning in an industry projected by Spherical Insights to grow at a CAGR of 24.42% and reach over $27 billion by 2030. “According to EY (Ernst & Young), the world’s food system is at a tipping point. Changing consumer food preferences are fueling the shift from a commodity driven supply chain to a personalized ag ecosystem,” the announcement reads. The BBC further reports that vertical farming technology allows the growing of crops where…

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MondayMar 27, 2023 11:50 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) GrowPods Could Play Key Role in Farming Future

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX), the exclusive U.S. distributor of self-contained, automated, indoor “micro-farms” called GrowPods, has noted that its innovative controlled environment farms could be key to feeding the world, which is projected to reach a population of 10 billion by the next generation. Such an increase would require a 70% increase in global food production, the United Nations has forecast. With that as a backdrop, controlled environment agriculture offers a potential solution because of its ability to produce high yields in small spaces using little water and no soil. Controlled environment agriculture includes indoor and vertical farming practices…

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ThursdayMar 23, 2023 1:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – ECGI Holdings Inc. (ECGI) Inks Binding LOI to Acquire 8bit Cannabis Brand

ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI), D/B/A Elite Cannabis Group Incorporated, a Nevada -based portfolio company pivoting into the legal cannabis and cannabinoid marketplace, has signed a binding letter of intent regarding the acquisition of key personnel, intellectual property, business operations and future business operations of Endless Consciousness Inc. ("EC"). A California corporation involved in the legal cannabis-product marketplace, EC recently launched a new brand, 8bit, which has experienced a rapidly expanding distribution footprint this year, with supplier relationships now reaching 20 dispensaries. Earlier this month, ECGI announced plans to acquire EC; the announcement observed that EC has serviced more than 250 stores and…

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WednesdayMar 22, 2023 1:01 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – IGC Pharma Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) to Attend Investor Summit

IGC Pharma (NYSE American: IGC) (aka India Globalization Capital Inc.) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Ram Mukunda and Principle Financial Officer Claudia Grimaldi will attend the Investor Summit on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. According to the update, Mukunda and Grimaldi will deliver a virtual company presentation at 11:30 a.m. ET and be available for virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the day. Interested investors should visit https://cnw.fm/HLeZs to register for the webinar and view the live presentation. To view the full press release, visit https://cnw.fm/JqoXj About IGC Pharma Inc. IGC Pharma is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing advanced cannabinoid-based…

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MondayMar 20, 2023 2:49 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) GrowPods Represent the Future of Farming

Advanced Container Technologies’ (OTC: ACTX) innovative controlled environment farms – GrowPods – enable almost anyone to start growing leafy greens and certain vegetables 365 days a year in any environment. GrowPods are insulated, heated and cooled and can provide year-round, fresh produce for businesses, community groups, entrepreneurs, restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers. Even traditional farmers use GrowPods to supplement their income to cultivate high-profit herbs and produce year-round. ABC News in Denver reported that shipping container farming provides the opportunity to “grow anything, anywhere at any time,” including the upside of controlled environment farms located in urban areas to provide…

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MondayMar 20, 2023 1:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) Rebrands, Including Changing Name to IGC Pharma, as Part of ‘Major Milestone’ Alignment

India Globalization Capital (NYSE American: IGC) (dba IGC Inc.) will begin operating under the name IGC Pharma Inc. (dba IGC), effective March 30, 2023; the name change is one aspect of the company’s rebranding strategy designed to better reflect its strategic focus and vision for the future. IGC’s common stock will trade on NYSE American exchange under the new name on March 31, 2023; the symbol will remain the same: IGC. According to the announcement, the change in name to IGC Pharma better represents the company’s focus as a developer of drug assets for treating diseases, including but not limited to…

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