CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayApr 12, 2022 1:05 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Issues Update on Human Nicotine Study NIC-H22-1

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced details of human nicotine study NIC-H22-1, which is expected to begin dosing this summer. According to the announcement, NIC-H22-1 is a minimum 36-person human pharmacokinetic (“pk”) randomized, double blinded, cross-over study to compare Lexaria's DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to that of existing leading brands currently sold in the U.S. such as ON! and Zyn. Lexaria hopes to evidence that processing purified nicotine with DehydraTECH leads to better oral-tissue absorption and reduced negative experiences compared to brands currently on the market. The study’s primary objective is data collection…

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TuesdayApr 12, 2022 12:49 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) to Participate in Leading Cannabis Event

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has announced that CEO Luis Merchan will be presenting at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The event is scheduled for April 20–21, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Merchan’s presentation is slated to begin at 3:20 p.m. ET on April 20. In addition to Merchan’s presentation, members of Flora's management team will be scheduling one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference gathers together more than 1,000 of the top movers and shakers in the cannabis industry and offers an invaluable opportunity for…

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MondayApr 11, 2022 3:13 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Taking Diverse Product Portfolio to New Markets

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) recently announced the successful import of Mambe CBD-containing food and beverage products into the United States from Colombia. The move capitalized on a new law signed by Colombian President Ivan Duque, which provides the necessary regulatory framework for cannabis product use and export. “Our team anticipated this regulatory update and has been laying the necessary foundation to expand this new supply chain pathway allowing Flora to quickly bring our diverse product portfolio and low-cost cannabis inputs to new high-growth international markets,” a recent article quotes Flora Growth CEO Luis Merchan as saying. Flora Growth also…

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MondayApr 11, 2022 1:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lift&Co. Expo to Showcase Top-Tier Speakers, Products, Services and Cannabis Industry Innovations

Lift&Co. Expo, Canada's no. 1 cannabis conference and trade show, will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre next month. The event, slated to take place May 12-15, 2022, will feature top-tier speakers, hundreds of leading exhibitors, giveaways, 420 receptions, live entertainment and more. This year’s expo is expected to bring together more than 10,000 attendees and over 250 exhibitors showcasing hundreds of products, services and cannabis industry innovations. The event will kick off with the Lift Cannabis Business Conference (“LCBC”) on May 12, the premier gathering of Canada's top business leaders, subject matter experts, innovators and regulators across…

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MondayApr 11, 2022 1:25 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Beginning of New Nicotine Formulation Creation, Evaluation Program

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has entered agreements with Altria Client Services LLC. According to the announcement, the agreements call for Lexaria to provide specific DehydraTECH(TM) powder-based nicotine formulations for a fee; Altria in turn will evaluate the formulations. The new agreements will continue through March 31, 2023. Lexaria Bioscience’s patented drug-delivery technology, DehydraTECH, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) enter the bloodstream by promoting more effective oral delivery. In addition, the technology has shown the ability to increase bioabsorption with cannabinoids and nicotine by up to 10 times as well as decrease time…

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FridayApr 08, 2022 3:41 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Focusing on Expansion of Current Operations, Future Industry Growth

Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) has made key acquisitions and investments that have played an essential role in its strategic business plan and operations. During a recent episode of the Bell2Bell Podcast hosted by Stuart Smith, company CEO Gina Serkasevich discussed HENC’s careful expansion moves. “In 2020, ‘both Highly Relaxing and the assets of V Brokers, under Veteran Hemp Co., were acquired,’ said Serkasevich. ‘Both of these entities gave Hero a foot in the door to establish itself as a cannabis player. Since then, our biggest advancement was becoming a majority stakeholder in BlackBox Systems and Technologies,’” a recent article reads.…

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FridayApr 08, 2022 2:37 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Hopes to Demonstrate DehydraTECH’s Superior Performance in Ongoing Epilepsy Research Program

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) recently announced the beginning of the first phase of its epilepsy research program, EPIL-A21-1. “The research program will assess the seizure-inhibiting activity of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) administered via the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM) technology, compared to the only FDA-approved CBD-based seizure medication…. The EPIL-A21-1 research program contains two main studies to be performed in rodents following the first phase – a pilot animal model that has already begun. The main studies are slated to commence in May/June and involve an acute seizure model induced by electrical stimulation and chemically induced seizure models,” a recent article reads. “Using…

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FridayApr 08, 2022 2:04 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Gaining Momentum, Fortifying Vertically Integrated Businesses

Red White & Bloom (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) has so far set base in Michigan, Florida, California, and Illinois, in what marks an aggressive and successful expansion plan. “For the balance of 2021 and throughout 2022, the company will focus on the continued growth of our top-line revenue and bottom-line results through expansion of our house of brands that continue to gain momentum, fortification of our vertically integrated businesses, and the synergies from our M&A success,” a recent article quotes Brad Rogers, the chairman and CEO of the company, as saying. RWB recently announced the acquisition of PharmaCo. “The purchase…

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ThursdayApr 07, 2022 2:09 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lift&Co. Expo Announce IBN, CannabisNewsWire as Media Partner

Lift&Co. has selected InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”) as a media partner for its upcoming Lift&Co. Expo, held on May 12–15, 2022, in Toronto. Recognized as one of Canada’s top cannabis conference and trade shows, Lift&Co. Expo is a can’t-miss event for cannabis industry professionals, investors, consumers and media. According to the announcement, IBN, along with its CannabisNewsWire brand, will partner with Lift&Co. to provide comprehensive coverage of the event. Organizers of this year’s expo anticipate more than 10,000 attendees, with more than 250 exhibitors displaying the latest products, services and industry innovations available. The event agenda also features insightful addresses, presentations and…

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ThursdayApr 07, 2022 11:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Brand Inks Distribution Deal to Launch CBD Products in Airports

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, and its newly acquired brand, Just CBD, have partnered with distribution company OTG Management to carry its CBD products in airports. The brand will initially be available in Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport and Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with plans to expand distribution soon. The first products ordered by OTG Management, which is a leading operator of airport restaurants and retail storefronts in airports across the United States, were JustCBD’s night-time gummies and regular gummies. “Airport retail sales represent a billion-dollar…

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