FridayNov 18, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — NJ Governor Teams Up with Cannabis Firms to Discourage Consuming Black Market Marijuana

The past two decades have seen dozens of American states legalize cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. Cannabis has since proven to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, generating billions of dollars in sales and creating hundreds of thousands of new employment opportunities. However, even though the United States is now home to thousands of legal cannabis businesses, the illicit marijuana market still thrives. Data shows that in 2019 black market sellers sold around $8.7 billion worth of cannabis in California, the country’s largest marijuana market compared to $3.1 billion worth of legal sales. Illegal cannabis cultivation…

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ThursdayNov 17, 2022 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Approved to Proceed with Human Study Evaluating Effectiveness of Patented DehydraTECH(TM) Technology in Boosting Oral-Tissue Absorption of Nicotine

Lexaria Bioscience recently received Independent Review Board approval for its upcoming human clinical nicotine study, NIC-H22-1, and expects to begin dosing soon The company hopes to evidence that processing purified nicotine with its patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology leads to better oral-tissue absorption and reduced negative experiences compared to leading brands currently available on the market, On! and Zyn Last year, Lexaria conducted an animal study evaluating oral nicotine absorption, NIC-A21-1, in which it evidenced that its DehydraTECH technology was ten to twenty times faster in delivering comparable levels of nicotine into the bloodstream than the peak of the concentration-matched…

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FridayNov 11, 2022 9:00 am

Zacks SCR Uses Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) HYPER-H21-4 Study to Support $15 Share Valuation

Lexaria’s HYPER-H21-4 human clinical study was a success, producing favorable results in treating hypertension when comparing the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) CBD with a placebo According to a Zacks SCR report, the findings support their $15 share valuation of the company Zacks expects Lexaria to penetrate global markets for hypertension, nicotine delivery and antiviral products The hypertension drug market is expected to grow to over $34 billion through 2030, with North America anticipated to hold 35% of the market share According to the World Health Organization (“WHO”), approximately 1.13 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), with only one…

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ThursdayNov 10, 2022 11:15 am

Specialized Market Lender REZYFi, Inc. Believes They Have Real Opportunity Amid Challenges Faced by Traditional Lenders

While economies worldwide are struggling to control spiking inflation rates, REZYFi, a mortgage lender servicing non-traditional as well as other loans, sees unique financial opportunities Through the use of proprietary automated machine learning and associated technologies, together with preparations to launch a high-margin cannabis division later this year to serve an industry in need of loan origination options, REZYFi is working to grow its operation RZFI is licensed in more than 30 U.S. states and expects to expand its loan origination services to all remaining states in coming months Economic challenges resulting from governmental efforts to tame inflation could in…

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WednesdayNov 09, 2022 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Defines Path to Profitability and Portfolio Expansion with Proposed Franchise Global Health Inc. Acquisition

Flora Growth signed a definitive agreement with FGH to acquire 100% of all issued and outstanding shares by way of a statutory plan of agreement The deal is expected to close in December following the presentation of the agreement to shareholders; the acquisition will open Flora to the German and EU medical markets, increasing the company’s international revenue and providing essential distribution to German pharmacies and a growing wholesale market FGH’s acquisition adds to Flora’s expanding list of subsidiaries which currently comprise Vessel Brand Inc. and JustCBD, among others, and it is expected to deliver at least $3 million in…

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TuesdayNov 08, 2022 11:15 am

REZYFi, Inc. Leverages Cannabis Industry Interests to Diversify Banking and Real Estate as DCC Prioritizes Research Project Funding

The California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) has reserved $20 million in funding for research prioritizing cannabis projects, including potency, health impact, medicinal use, legacy cannabis genetics, and industry health The medicinal and recreational cannabis market size in the US is anticipated to reach $33 billion in 2022, with a revenue outlook of $52.6 billion by 2026 REZYFi Inc., through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, is positioned to be the first cannabis mortgage banker in the United States The state of California Department of Cannabis Control has reserved $20 million in funding for research that prioritizes numerous cannabis topics, including potency, health…

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TuesdayNov 08, 2022 10:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Aiming to Address Unmet Patient Needs of Hypertensive Patients

Lexaria just completed its HYPER-H21-4 human clinical hypertension study, posting a sustained drop in blood pressure in normally active hypertensive patients With the success of this study, the company is working towards an IND application to seek FDA approval for its patented DehydraTECH(TM)-enabled CBD capsule formulation.  47% of adults live with hypertension but only 24% of them have it under control With its DehydraTECH-CBD, Lexaria hopes to not only address the severe unmet patient need associated with hypertension but also tap into a market that is set to be valued at $34 billion by 2030 Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a…

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MondayNov 07, 2022 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Agreement to Acquire Multi-national Cannabis Operator Positions Company for New Strategic Growth in Europe

Flora Growth is a cannabis cultivator and international brand developer with a strong base of operations at its licensed facility in northern Colombia Flora recently announced its plans to acquire multi-national operator Franchise Global Health (“FGH”), the latest of its strategic acquisitions designed to boost revenues and expand Flora’s international footprint FGH is focused on the German market, where its subsidiary was the first company to sell cannabis Germany is in turn expected to provide the companies a launching pad for success in Europe, where opportunity is defined by the fact that currently Germany provides 75 to 80 percent of…

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FridayNov 04, 2022 10:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Zero Adverse Effects from Successful HYPER-H21-4 Study of DehydraTECH(TM)-CBD for High Blood Pressure

The CDC reported more than 670,000 annual deaths in the United States with high blood pressure as a primary or contributing cause Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology has been shown, through HYPER-H21-4 study, to decrease high blood pressure in subjects through DehydraTECH-CBD-enabled dosing The global antihypertension drug market was valued at over $22.5 billion in revenue in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1%, resulting in a market of over $28.7 billion by 2026 In the United States, uncontrolled high blood pressure is common among adults – with only one in four having the condition under control.…

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ThursdayNov 03, 2022 10:30 am

Tampa Alternative Products Expo Brings Together The Local Community For Three Days of Festivity And Business Networking

After various successful shows across North and South America, Alternative Products Expo is coming to Tampa, Florida, this November 10-10, at Tampa's Convention Center. The event has something for everyone. It features over 250 industry vendors, 20+ speakers from across the industry, and many contests and giveaways. Starting some years ago with a series of successful Vape events, the Alt Pro Expo team ventured into organizing events for the alternative products sector. These products have significantly disrupted traditional markets, offering people different choices regarding entertainment and health. Among these categories, attendees can find options like kratom, dietary supplements, hemp derivatives,…

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