CannabisNewsBreaks

WednesdayFeb 01, 2023 1:33 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – REZYFi Inc. Ideally Positioned as USDA Pushes Hemp Conversation Forward

REZYFi, a growth mortgage origination and specialized financing company that targets licensed and permitted cannabis companies, owners of real estate who lease to cannabis companies and companies and individual homeowners, is set to benefit from the growing support for the cannabis industry. “The United States Department of Agriculture (‘USDA’) is set to include hemp data in its 2022 Census of Agriculture. It is noted that with this inclusion, the organization is pushing the conversation around hemp and marijuana forward. It also signals the eventual integration and support of the overall cannabis industry. With this support, various companies within the sector…

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MondayJan 30, 2023 10:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Issues 2023 Forecasted Revenue Anticipating >100% YOY Growth

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, today announced revenue guidance of US$90 million to US$105 million for fiscal year 2023. Flora’s 2023 revenue guidance reflects expected organic growth in its House of Brands division and expansion of its Commercial & Wholesale division capabilities. In addition, the forecasted growth incorporates Flora’s new German-based business as established through the acquisition of Franchise Global Health. “We are pleased to announce that we will meet our guidance for 2022 and are issuing revenue guidance of $90 million - $105 million for the year 2023,”…

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FridayJan 27, 2023 11:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – IBN to Shine the Spotlight on 2023 Marquee Events for Cannabis Drinks Expo

IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), a multifaceted communications organization with 50+ brands, today announced its re-engagement with Cannabis Drinks Expo to serve as an official media sponsor for its marquee exhibits in San Francisco and Chicago. The events, to be held later this year, will be organized by Beverage Trade Network and draw industry stalwarts, public policy experts and renowned innovators. As part of a larger multi-year series, they have grown to become the largest gathering of the cannabis drinks industry around the globe. In its capacity as the media sponsor, IBN will leverage its array of extensive corporate communications solutions to heighten…

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ThursdayJan 26, 2023 10:56 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Year-End Webcast Review

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading outdoor grower, manufacturer and distributor of cannabis products and brands worldwide, has scheduled a webcast to provide an overview of the company’s operational milestones achieved in 2022. The year-end review is slated for Jan. 30, 2023, and will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET. The webinar, which will be prerecorded, will feature Flora Growth chair and CEO Luis Merchan, who will discuss the company’s 2022 operational performance; Merchan will also talk about the company’s 2023 revenue guidance. Those who attend the event will receive a recording of the webcast after it is concluded; a recording…

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WednesdayJan 25, 2023 12:56 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) Advances Novel Drug Candidate in Treating Alzheimer’s Symptoms

India Globalization Capital (NYSE American: IGC), in a historic first, has begun phase 2 clinical trials evaluating its flagship drug candidate, IGC-AD1, for the treatment of agitation in dementia from Alzheimer’s disease. “Company officials noted that, to their knowledge, this is the first natural low-dose THC-based compound to enter human trials for the treatment of symptoms such as agitation in dementia from Alzheimer’s disease. Currently there is no FDA-approved medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s,” reads a recent article. The piece quotes IGC CEO Ram Mukunda, who states, “We believe IGC-AD1 has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of the…

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TuesdayJan 24, 2023 11:14 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Working Toward Global Leadership in CBD Space

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC) has transitioned from the development stage to a full-scale international distributor with operations in over 12 countries worldwide, achieved under Luis Merchan’s tenure as CEO. “Merchan has also spearheaded several mergers and acquisitions, most notably JustCBD and Vessel Brand, which have since set the company up for rapid growth. Flora also secured $34.5 million in financing and signed deals with key retail distributors such as Tropi, a Colombia-based distributor, Walmart and Macy’s. The company also completed its first import of CBD-containing food and beverage products into the United States from Colombia under its Mambe brand. It has…

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MondayJan 23, 2023 1:30 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Pharmaceutical Expert as New Strategic Advisor

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has a new strategic advisor. The company announced that Julian Gangolli, the former president of GW Pharmaceuticals USA, has joined Lexaria as a strategic advisor. During his time at GW Pharmaceuticals, Gangolli managed US Food and Drug Administration approval of Epidiolex(R), the only pure cannabidiol (“CBD”) drug ever approved by the agency; he also oversaw the commercialization of the drug in the United States, which ultimately led to Jazz Pharmaceuticals acquiring GW Pharmaceuticals in a $7.2 billion transaction. In addition to his work at GW Pharmaceuticals, Gangolli served as North…

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TuesdayJan 17, 2023 2:16 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Positioned in Rapidly Growing Vertical Farming Space

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today released a forecast on the expected bright future of the controlled environment agriculture sector, which includes vertical farming and the company’s own unique, portable indoor farms called GrowPods. According to the update, Morning Brew reports that vertical farming is “growing like a weed,” while BIS Research projects the sector could expand at a CAGR of 24.30% to become a nearly $20 billion market worldwide by 2029. Doug Heldoorn, CEO of ACTX, describes GrowPods as solutions set to take advantage of this trend. Transportable and scalable, they can provide fresh, nutritious food on a consistent…

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TuesdayJan 17, 2023 11:15 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) CEO Provides Strategic Update in Annual Shareholder Letter

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) CEO Chris Bunka has released an annual letter to shareholders. The detailed letter talks about company highlights throughout the year, including the fact that, despite challenges such as global supply chain disruptions and threatening inflation, “Lexaria continues to navigate well and is focused on those things it can control such as applied R&D designed to entice others to work with us commercially. . . . [The company] has not terminated any staff and in fact our in-house team as well as our external consultant head-count has never been higher, in order to conduct and [analyze] an…

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FridayJan 13, 2023 3:45 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – REZYFi Inc. Positioning to Operate Competitively in Challenging Lending Markets

REZYFi, a specialized financing company and a growing mortgage lender, is working to help businesses navigate the challenging landscape of loan origination, particularly as it applies to the traditionally underserved cannabis industry and property owners who lease to such companies. “REZYFi is anticipating the launch of its high-margin cannabis division in the coming weeks to focus on such challenging lending markets. The company is developing a proprietary technology that will help it operate competitively by maintaining efficient turnaround time while also being economical with staffing levels,” a recent article reads. “Through its subsidiaries, REZYFi Lending and ResMac Inc., the company…

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