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WednesdayNov 03, 2021 11:43 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) to Expand Hypertension Clinical Program Through Most Ambitious Study to Date

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced a significant new study to expand its hypertension clinical program. In addition, the company provided updates on three ongoing human clinical studies evaluating its proprietary DehydraTECH-CBD for potentially treating hypertension and heart disease. “HYPER-H21-4 is the most ambitious study Lexaria has ever undertaken and is enabled from the successful outcomes from our other 2021 human hypertension studies,” said Lexaria CEO Chris Bunka in the news release. “Outcomes from this study could support Lexaria's goals related to pursuit of regulatory approvals for DehydraTECH-CBD for potential use as…

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WednesdayNov 03, 2021 11:17 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Files PCT Application for Treating Neurodegenerative Disease Using Rare Cannabinoid

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the manufacturing, development and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, today announced its filing of an international patent application demonstrating neuroprotection and enhanced neuronal function using a rare cannabinoid for the potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and others. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) application, entitled “Compositions and Methods for Treating Neuronal Disorders with Cannabinoids,” specifies a rare cannabinoid that may inhibit or slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases by providing neuroprotection in a population of affected neurons. Further, the PCT application demonstrates the subject cannabinoid compound can also be used…

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TuesdayNov 02, 2021 2:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lift & Co. Expo 2021 to Shine the Spotlight on Surprises and Ah-Ha! Moments

Lift & Co. Expo, Canada’s No. 1 cannabis conference and trade show, has surprises in store for its upcoming event. The expo, slated to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Nov. 18-21, 2021, is legendary for its high-energy, immersive experience. With the debut of the Lift Psychedelics Business Summit and the Lift Cannabis Business Conference and Lift & Co. Expo Industry & Consumer Days trade show rounding out the agenda, the highly anticipated event is raising the bar for this year’s return. “After a necessary hiatus last year, our team is overflowing with new attractions and innovations…

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MondayNov 01, 2021 12:58 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo New York to Showcase Industry Leaders, Dynamic Solutions for Entire Cannabis Ecosystem

CWCBExpo New York today announced details for its upcoming event to take place Nov. 4-6, 2021, at the Javits Center in New York City. According to the update, the recently appointed chair of New York’s Cannabis Control Board, Tremaine Wright, will make her first public presentation at CWCBExpo New York on Nov 4. In addition, on behalf of New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Brian A. Benjamin will officially open CWCBExpo New York at its Nov. 4 “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.” Also in attendance all three days at CWCBExpo New York will be members of the New York State Office…

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FridayOct 29, 2021 10:47 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sprout AI Inc. (CSE: SPRT) to Provide Cultivation Services for Company Offering Plant-Based Medical Products

Sprout AI(CSE: SPRT), a technologically focused, sustainable vertical farming company that has developed scalable, AI-controlled aeroponic cultivation habitats, will be providing cultivation services for JT Medical. JT Medical has announced that it is accepting memorandums of understanding (“MOUs”) from researchers looking to obtain high-quality, repeatable batch, plant-based medical products derived from regulated plants. The company noted that those plants may include cannabis, psilocybin mushroom and peyote. In the announcement, JT Medical said that SPRT provides self-contained habitats used in the process of producing its high-quality, repeatable batches. The habitats provide control of variables that impact crop duplication. JT Medical explained…

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WednesdayOct 27, 2021 1:26 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo to Cover Essential Topics in Upcoming NYC Event

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (“CWCBExpo”), the premier East Coast trade show and conference dedicated to the legalized cannabis industry, is ramping up for its return to New York City; the expo is scheduled for Nov. 4–6, 2021, at New York City’s Javits Convention Center. The event is designed to be a leading business forum for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators and entrepreneurs working in the space to achieve commercial success and identify new areas of growth. The agenda for CWCBExpo New York is committed to delivering in-depth educational information and material that discusses all facets…

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WednesdayOct 27, 2021 10:58 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Enters MOU to Acquire Top-Tier Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS), an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, today announced its entry into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) between Cannabis Strategic Ventures and Devine Solutions Inc., a California corporation. The MOU relates to the proposed acquisition by NUGS of an indoor cannabis cultivation facility in Sacramento, California. Under the terms of the MOU, the company intends to purchase 10% of the facility at a valuation of $15 million for the entire facility, with an option to purchase an additional 41% of the facility (which would comprise a controlling 51% stake) at this same valuation. “This…

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WednesdayOct 27, 2021 10:46 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Partners with SHOWFIELDS to Launch MIND Naturals and Awe (Ô) CBD Skincare Brands

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, today announced that its Flora Beauty division has entered an agreement with SHOWFIELDS, a revolutionary retail concept built to engage and inspire the journey of discovery through revolving experiences with the brands and communities. Under the agreement, SHOWFIELDS will feature Flora’s two skincare brands, MIND Naturals and Awe (Ô), at its flagship location in South Beach, Miami, as well as through its online store. According to the update, the campaign launch is expected to begin Nov. 8, 2021. “We are very excited to…

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TuesdayOct 26, 2021 2:32 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Enters LOI to Acquire Omni Services LLC

RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) today announced its entry into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Omni Services LLC (d/b/a “Omni Medical Services” or “Omni”), a leading physician-owned and operated telehealth, cannabis clinic and certifications company operating in the United States, with respect to the potential acquisition of 100% of the business and assets of Omni. The LOI, if consummated, is expected to combine Omni's clinical research capabilities with the company's IoT monitoring and control devices, and further the company's ability to procure state and federal grants in the United States, which are reserved for the funding of clinical research…

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TuesdayOct 26, 2021 12:39 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Announces Key Milestone in Building Farm-to-Sale Vertical Model

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS), an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, today announced that the company is set to take full operational control of the downtown Los Angeles “MDRN Tree” cannabis product dispensary. MDRN Tree is the company’s first in-house end-market consumer-facing retail sales outlet. Beginning in November 2021, NUGS will begin to record sales from the dispensary on its books. “We continue to build a full farm-to-sale vertical model, and MDRN Tree is a big part of that vision,” said Simon Yu, CEO of NUGS. “It’s exciting to watch the pieces come together, and we look forward…

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