CannabisNewsBreaks

ThursdayMay 26, 2022 12:49 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Heighten Visibility of Upcoming CWCBExpo

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a specialized communications platform for the cannabis sector and one of the 50+ brands of IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), today announced that it will be collaborating with the organizers of CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in its capacity as the official newswire for the June event. The conference is slated to take place June 2-4, 2022, at New York City’s Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A. Having earned a reputation as a premier B2B cannabis, CBD and hemp event, the upcoming CWCBExpo will feature influential speakers, interactive “talk show” and educational sessions, innovative product displays and exclusive networking opportunities…

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WednesdayMay 25, 2022 2:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) GrowPods Can Provide Compelling Experience of ‘Buying Right off the Vine’

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today announced that its GrowPods — innovative modular hydroponic farms — can give grocers the ability to grow and sell ultra-clean and fresh strawberries and leafy lettuce, kale and micro-greens from a self-contained unit that can be located as nearby as the store’s parking lot. The announcement includes examples of grocers “taking farm-to-table to a whole new level,” including, according to Progressive Grocer, Kroger Company (NYSE: KR) providing customers with hydroponic produce right at the point of purchase. “Our modular hydroponic farms not only produce ultra-clean, vine-ripened strawberries and leafy greens, but also provide other…

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TuesdayMay 24, 2022 3:01 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo New York’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series to Feature Tremaine Wright

Tremaine Wright will be featured in a special “In Conversation with…” presentation at CWCBExpo New York on Friday, June 3. Wright, the chairwoman of the New York State Cannabis Control Board, is responsible for regulatory and tax policies regarding medical and adult-use cannabis in New York State. In the one-on-one conversation hosted by Gia Moron, president of Women Grow and founder and CEO of GVM Communications, Wright will provide an exclusive update on all aspects of New York’s legal cannabis program. CWCBExpo New York, slated to take place June 2-4, 2022, is the longest running cannabis event at the Javits…

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MondayMay 23, 2022 12:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) GrowPods Suited to Build More Resilient Food Production Capabilities

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) is ideally situated to help meet the needs of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (“LFPA”), which sets out to build a new and more equitable food system. The LFPA is intended to enable “state, tribal and local entities to purchase food more efficiently from local producers and invest in infrastructure that enables partner organizations to reach underserved communities more effectively,” a recent article reads. “According to Advanced Container Technologies, its GrowPods – modular hydroponic greenhouses – could become a valuable tool in this effort to build…

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MondayMay 23, 2022 11:05 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Acquisition of Masaya CB Brand

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, has signed an agreement to acquire Masaya and its patent-pending CBD formulations, including Masaya Pure. The agreement was made with leading cell biologist Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, PhD, who created and owns the brand; Manalo-Morgan is a member of Flora Growth’s board of directors and is the company’s scientific advisor. According to the announcement, Masaya’s exclusive CBD oil formulations contain no THC and have garnered numerous testimonials. The brand will be the first offering from Flora Life Sciences in the United States, and the…

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FridayMay 20, 2022 2:12 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Leveraging Dynamic Short- and Long-Term Strategies to Gain Market Share

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the licensed cannabis sector, last year completed the acquisition of Lemon Glow. The move, according to Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan, was part of the company’s efforts to set the stage to improve margins, expand end-market access, and grow, refine, produce, and distribute in the largest and fastest-growing cannabis market on the planet. “The acquisition was designed to position the company to achieve that objective with a significant capacity to scale as demand for California-grown cannabis is expected to increase when federal legalization takes place,” a recent article reads. For the 2022 cannabis cultivation…

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ThursdayMay 19, 2022 3:34 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Bright Green Corporation (NASDAQ: BGXX) Commences Trading on the Nasdaq

Bright Green (NASDAQ: BGXX) is one of the few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture and sell, legally under federal and state laws, cannabis and cannabis-related products for research, pharmaceutical applications and affiliated export. As previously announced, the company has commenced the trading of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol BGXX. For additional details, view the prospectus related to the registration statement Bright Green filed on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), available on the SEC’s website at www.SEC.gov. To view the full press release, visit https://cnw.fm/Wh32t About Bright…

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ThursdayMay 19, 2022 2:39 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Aims to Deliver Safer Alternative for Nicotine Experience

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) will soon begin a human clinical study, NIC-H22-1, to compare its DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance with that of existing brands such as ON! and Zyn, currently available in the U.S. “Animal testing has already demonstrated that DehydraTECH-nicotine can deliver peak nicotine performance to the bloodstream 10 to 20 times faster than the study’s controls,” a recent article reads. “Lexaria has long held that any form of inhaling chemical substances can be detrimental to health, and its DehydraTECH-nicotine aims to help vapers as well as smokers wean themselves off of those products, giving them relief from cravings…

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ThursdayMay 19, 2022 1:44 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Prime Harvest Inc. Selects IBN for Corporate Communications Expertise

Prime Harvest, a technology-focused, full-service cannabis company with horizontally diversified operations spanning various segments of the cannabis value chain, today announced its selection of the corporate communications expertise of IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities. As part of the client partner relationship, IBN will leverage its investor based distribution network of 5,000+ key syndication outlets, various newsletters, social media channels, wire services via InvestorWire, blogs and other outreach tools to generate greater awareness for Prime Harvest. “In the past few years, the modern cannabis culture has blossomed as the industry shifts in real-time.…

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WednesdayMay 18, 2022 11:34 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Upcoming Cannabis Landscape Webinar, Launches Highsman Helix

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, is hosting a webinar focused on the global cannabis regulatory landscape; the event is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at 4 p.m. EDT. Titled “The State of the Play: Cannabis Regulatory Landscape,” the webinar will feature Flora Growth executives, including president and CEO Luis Merchan, COO Jason Warnock and newly appointed VP of regulatory affairs Holly Bell. The webinar agenda includes an overview of the opportunities and challenges facing Flora and other cannabis companies operating in the United States, Colombia and other global…

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