CannabisNewsBreaks

MondayJul 18, 2022 10:45 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Appoints Michael Woudenberg as Chief Operating Officer

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, today announced its appointment of Michael Woudenberg as chief operating officer of the company, overseeing all day-to-day operations. Woudenberg previously served as senior vice president of chemistry, manufacturing and controls. For the past several years, he has been an integral part of InMed’s executive team, supporting multiple functions within the organization. Prior to joining InMed, Woudenberg had over 20 years of successful drug development, process engineering, GMP manufacturing and general management experience at all levels of various companies. “I would like to congratulate Mike…

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ThursdayJul 14, 2022 1:50 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Benefiting from ‘Snowballing’ Fresh Frozen Cannabis Market

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the licensed cannabis sector, recently announced the first transaction under its contract with Cannabis Global Inc. (OTC: CBGL). “The transaction calls for Sugarmade to produce an estimated 25,000 pounds of Fresh Frozen cannabis, which Cannabis Global will use in its product lines and will distribute to the California marketplace. Sugarmade and Cannabis Global have signed a prebooked, fixed-price contract in the amount of $700,000…” a recent article reads. This comes as a growing number of cannabis consumers are choosing Fresh Frozen cannabis, which is flash frozen immediately after harvest instead of undergoing the…

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ThursdayJul 14, 2022 1:07 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Awarded Patent in Japan, Submits Briefing Book

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, announced that it has been notified that it will be awarded a new patent in Japan, which makes the 26th world patent for the company. The patent, which is the third one granted in Japan, recognizes the company’s patented drug-delivery technology, DehydraTECH(TM), and its ability to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) more efficiently, regardless of the “food effect,” or the presence of food in the gastrointestinal system. Drug delivery is a key component of reliable drug dosing. According to the announcement, this is the first patent issued from Lexaria’s seventh…

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ThursdayJul 14, 2022 12:20 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lehua Brands, CA State Fair Cannabis Awards to Offer Adult Fairgoers Opportunity to Experience Special Edition TerpTonic Beverages

Lehua Brands is serving as the official beverage of the CA State Fair Cannabis Awards and today announced the special edition TerpTonic beverages in collaboration with four of California’s most acclaimed cannabis cultivators. According to the announcement, the special edition TerpTonic beverages and slushies will be available for purchase (quantities may be limited) at the Lehua Brands booth (#13) within the CA Cannabis Exhibit at the CA State Fair in Expo Center Building One. The cultivators and their award-winning strains include two Golden Bear “Best of California” winners, Esensia Gardens (Buddha’s Hand) and Greenshock Farms (Passion Orange Guava), as well as two Gold Medal winners, Booney Acres (Gelonade) and Emerald Spirit Botanicals (Pink…

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WednesdayJul 13, 2022 2:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Nearing Start Date for Its Human Nicotine Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced the pending start of its upcoming human nicotine study NIC-H22-1. Through the study, Lexaria expects to evidence that processing purified nicotine with its patented drug delivery technology, DehydraTECH(TM), leads to enhanced oral-tissue absorption and reduced negative experiences. NIC-H22-1, a minimum 36-person human pharmacokinetic (“PK”) randomized, double blinded, cross-over study, will compare Lexaria’s DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to that of existing leading brands currently sold in the U.S. such as ON! and Zyn. The primary objective of the study is data collection from blood samples that will evidence…

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TuesdayJul 12, 2022 4:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – AmeriCann Inc. (ACAN) Achieves Record Quarterly and Monthly Revenues

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, today provided financial and operational updates for its Massachusetts cannabis cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution campus. According to the announcement, the company achieved a significant increase in year-over-year quarterly revenue, reflecting growth of over 36% for the quarter ended June 2022 relative to the quarter ended June 2021, an increase of $213,902. In addition, monthly revenue for June 2022 increased 30% from June 2021. “We’re pleased with achieving record revenue for the quarter and with the strong top-line growth rate,” said AmeriCann President Tim Keogh.…

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MondayJul 11, 2022 1:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) GrowPods Have Potential to Impact Global Food Shortages

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX), the exclusive U.S. distributor of self-contained, automated, indoor “micro-farms” announced that micro-farms, called GrowPods, has potential to help reduce global food shortages. According to the company, GrowPods provide a way for food production to take place virtually anywhere in the world, offering a way to enhance food security. The company noted that the war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies because the country is one of the world's leading exporters of several agricultural products; the conflict has been tied to rising prices and import obstacles. The announcement noted that United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that…

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MondayJul 11, 2022 11:24 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Names Former Amazon, Boeing Exec as CFO

Flora Growth’s (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, has announced a new chief financial officer. Former Amazon and Boeing official Elshad Garayev has accepted the new position and will be joining the FLTC team on the business day following the date on which the company files its mid-year financial results with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Garayev has more than two decades of financial leadership experience, and has worked at Amazon, Boeing, BP and RPK Capital. In his new role, he will focus on FLGTC growth initiatives as well as financial…

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ThursdayJul 07, 2022 1:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Poised to Provide Access to Healthy Food in Food Deserts

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) is confident its GrowPods – modular hydroponic greenhouses – could become a valuable tool in efforts to combat food insecurity. With GrowPods, the company notes, cultivation can be moved nearer to the point of consumption, allowing food to be harvested at its peak nutritional value. “Micro-farms, such as ACTX’s Grow Pods, are being evaluated as a potential solution for food insecurity. Last year, Virginia State University (‘VSU’) was given a $500,000 grant to explore micro-farms as a potential solution to what the school called ‘food deserts in urban neighborhoods.’ According to the school, the grant…

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ThursdayJul 07, 2022 11:21 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Global Expansion of DehydraTECH Licensee

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that its DehydraTECH licensee Boldt Runners Corporation, owners of the Cannadips brand, has expanded manufacturing agreements to include Europe, Japan and South Africa. “We are delighted with the expansion of the Cannadips brand outside of the USA,” said Chris Bunka, CEO of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. “We continue to work with the Cannadips team on the infusion of exciting new formulations to meet the needs of adult consumers’ changing preferences and will endeavor to always remain one step ahead of the competition.” To view the full press…

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