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TuesdayJan 18, 2022 3:38 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Announces Initiatives to Transform into Leading Multinational Cannabiotech Company

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), an innovative California-based cannabiotech company, today outlined its optimism for the new year, execution of existing plans and new initiatives as the company evolves in response to constant, rapid changes in the cannabis sector on its path to becoming a leading multinational cannabiotech. Among the highlights, the company reported that it expects to file for approval of its Notice of New Cannabis Product (“NNCP”) with Health Canada later this week. NNCP approval is a mandatory prerequisite to the launch of sales of Grapefruit’s patented Hourglass time-release, technology-powered THC+CBD-infused topical delivery cream in licensed retail outlets throughout…

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TuesdayJan 18, 2022 1:59 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Inks Distribution Deal with Realize Hemp Drinks

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA), a diversified holding company with operations and investments throughout the cannabis industry, and cDistro, its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered an agreement with Realize Hemp Drinks. The agreement outlines plans to begin nationwide distribution of the award-winning Realize Raspberry Drink Mix infused with CBD & THC. cDistro distributes CBD brands, including smoke- and vape-shop-related products to wholesalers, c-stores, specialty retailers and consumers throughout North America. In addition to the Raspberry Drink Mix, cDistro will also be selling and distributing the new Citrus-Mango Drink Mix. Made with CBD and THC, both drinks contain less than…

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TuesdayJan 18, 2022 12:00 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) to Centralize Distribution for ‘House of Premium Brands’ in Michigan

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) is a multistate cannabis operator and house of premium brands. The company, via its RWB Michigan LLC wholly owned subsidiary, has closed on a lease assignment for a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing/processing and distribution facility in Warren, Michigan, and has been issued both medical and adult use (aka “recreational”) licenses. “This Warren facility allows us to centralize distribution for our ‘house of premium brands’ in Michigan and finally report all of our Platinum Vape(TM) wholesale sales on a much less confusing and straightforward basis,” said RWB CEO and Chairman Brad Rogers. “We will…

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ThursdayJan 13, 2022 3:32 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Alternative Products Expo Announces March Debut with Thousands of Products Under One Roof

The first Alternative Products Expo of 2022 will be held March 11–13, 2022, at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Formerly known as the USA CBD Expo, the Alternative Products Expo features more than 50 expert speakers and insightful presentations, as well as more than 300 vendors providing a look at thousands of alternative products. Presented by 3Chi, the nation’s largest CBN and Delta-8 distributor, the upcoming expo builds on the foundation established by the USA CBD Expo, which had grown to become North America’s largest CBD-focused event. The new event has added a more comprehensive overview…

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TuesdayJan 11, 2022 2:10 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – AmeriCann (ACAN) Achieves 225% YOY Revenue Growth

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, today announced that the company’s year-over-year revenue growth exceeded 225% from the calendar year of 2020 to 2021. AmeriCann attributes the increase in financial performance to greater revenue received from products produced and manufactured at the company's initial development at its Massachusetts Cannabis Center in Freetown, Massachusetts. Among the highlights for the 12 months ended December 2021, AmeriCann reported an increase of 225% in operating revenue for the 12 months ended December 2021 as compared to the prior year. In addition, the company achieved positive…

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TuesdayJan 11, 2022 11:44 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Completion of First Cannabis Extraction Through New Facility

Flora Growth’s (NASDAQ: FLGC) wholly owned subsidiary, Cosechemos, has produced the first batch of crude oil through its newly constructed extraction facility. FLGC, a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, made the announcement, adding that the 10,500-square-foot plant, which has an annual capacity to produce 15,000 L of distillate, is also taking steps to become EU-GMP certified. Full certification will allow the company to export medical-grade cannabis derivatives to international markets. The plant is Flora Growth’s primary processing location and facilitates the drying and processing of the company’s all-outdoor cultivated flower into finished, packaged dry…

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MondayJan 10, 2022 2:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Use of Cannabis in PTSD Treatment of Navy Seals Discussed by Leading Psychologist

Harvard-trained forensic psychologist Dr. Kara Coe has released an update discussing her innovative use of cannabis as she works Navy SEALs dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). Coe has established a reputation for being one of the most successful interrogators in military history, and her well-respected PTSD treatment practice is located in Virginia Beach, home to the largest military bases in the world. According to the announcement, Coe treats almost 30 active-duty SEALs in weekly, no-cost group therapy meetings. She is known for using cannabis in her treatment efforts that, while unorthodox, have produced life-changing results. Coe points to significant…

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ThursdayJan 06, 2022 2:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Announces Settlement of Second Patent Infringement Case

VPR Brands (OTC: VPRB) is a market leader and pioneer in electronic cigarettes and vaporizers for nicotine, cannabis and cannabidiol (“CBD”). The company owns intellectual property, which is one of the original patents filed for electronic cigarette technology. Dating to 2009, the patent includes independent claims covering electronic cigarette products containing an electric airflow sensor, including a sensor comprised of a diaphragm microphone. The technology, covered under electronic cigarette utility patent US 8,205,622, includes an airflow sensor that turns the battery on and off and covers most auto-draw, button less e-cigarettes, cig-a-likes, pod devices and vaporizers. According to the update,…

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ThursdayJan 06, 2022 11:15 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Strategic Advisory Board Appointment

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, today announced the appointment of accomplished business leader and cannabis industry expert Tim Leslie as the chairman of its newly formed advisory board. Establishment of the advisory board comes as Flora continues to develop its corporate structure to include a robust roster of human capital. Leslie’s appointment aligns with the company’s goal of working with the industry’s best leaders to provide strategic counsel on matters that will fuel its growth. “We are pleased and honored to have Tim join us as the first chairman of…

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WednesdayJan 05, 2022 12:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Honeybee Collective Breaks Record to Raise $107K in First Funding Round

The Honeybee Collective, an employee-owned, community-driven, sustainable cannabis startup launching in February 2022, today announced that it raised $107,000, a first-round maximum, in just four days. According to the update, the campaign broke crowdfunding platform Mainvest's 48-hour funding record, raising $80,000. The company’s campaign will reopen on Jan. 10, 2022, with a $250,000 overall fundraising goal. “We knew our community would support The Honeybee Collective’s mission because we built our brand in direct conversation with them, but we never could have predicted how that support would translate into dollars so quickly,” said Erin Parkins, co-founder and managing partner, Marketing and…

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