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ThursdayFeb 03, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Amazon Backs Republican-Led Bill Ending Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Late last year, a GOP Congresswoman sent waves across America’s nascent cannabis industry when she introduced a bill to end federal cannabis prohibition in the country and regulate the controversial plant. With cannabis reform being seen as a primarily progressive effort spearheaded by the left, Rep. Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act was meant to act as a compromise between Democrats and Republicans. Although Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues had already unveiled a federal legalization bill, it stands little chance of advancing to the President’s desk without Republican support. In a move that is bound to bolster the…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Most Americans Would Elect Someone Who Uses Marijuana, Survey Reveals

Many Americans have revealed in a new poll that they have no problem electing an individual who uses marijuana. According to the survey conducted by YouGov, 58% of the interviewees indicated that they would elect someone who takes marijuana in their free time. However, 21% wouldn’t cast that vote. The data used in the survey was collected from 4,096 individuals based in the United States. This survey comes at about the same time that Senate candidate Gary Chambers (D) released a campaign ad in which he was smoking cannabis. During the now-viral video, Chambers discusses the racial discrimination that comes…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 2:06 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Sets to Benefit Amid a Rapidly Growing Market

BevCanna is company developing diversified portfolio of health and wellness products for both in-house brands and white-labeled clients Company deploys a traditional retail and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model to offer products throughout North America Company actively explores opportunities within infused beverages market as CBD-infused beverages gain popularity; global market expected to reach US$2 billion by 2026 BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) is a Canada-based diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company developing and manufacturing a diverse portfolio of alkaline, plant-based, and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for in-house brands and white-label clients alike. Founded in 2017, BevCanna…

WednesdayFeb 02, 2022 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Thailand Greenlights Marijuana Home Grows

Earlier this week, the narcotics board in Thailand announced that it would be removing marijuana from its list of controlled drugs, which would allow households in the country to grow the herb. Thailand was the first country in southeast Asia to legalize cannabis for research and medical use in 2018. Under this new law, individuals can grow marijuana at home after they have notified the local government. However, the country’s Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated in an interview that the marijuana grown can’t be used for commercial purposes if one hadn’t obtained a license. Before home growing of marijuana plants…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — How Long Will Cannabis Edibles Remain in the Body?

Smoking cannabis flower is the most popular way to consume the popular drug. For decades, centuries even, it was the most common way of taking cannabis. However, there has been an increasing number of people, both regular users and newbies, who have been turning away from smoking to edibles in the past decade or two. This is partly because people are becoming more aware of the health risks attributed to smoking and are looking for healthier alternatives that will allow them to consume cannabis without endangering their health. Edibles fill this niche quite nicely. In fact, cannabis-infused products have become…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 2:20 pm

The Alternative Products Expo To Offer Important Networking Opportunities

The Alternative Products Expo arrives in Fort Lauderdale March 11-13 to feature the scope and potential of all innovative products and services of the alternative products ecosystem. Organized by ZJ Events, the event group is committed to bringing the industry’s best alternative products traders, vendors, and enthusiasts under one roof, while offering a fun and exciting experience. Having conducted its CBD shows in the top cities of America, ZJ Events is all set to host an exciting new event in Fort Lauderdale, The Alternative Products Expo. The alternative product category includes herbal products, mood enhancers, cannabis derivatives, vape products, energy…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 1:41 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: INM) Recent Access of Manufacturing Technologies Now Give It the Potential to Synthetically Produce Rare Cannabinoids at Large Scale, a Unique and Coveted Position in the Rapidly Developing Rare Cannabinoid Space

Rare cannabinoids are cannabinoid compounds other than CBD and THC which are not yet produced in large scale but which have potentially greater benefits InMed acquired BayMedica in October 2021, bringing on board unmatched expertise in large-scale bio-production technologies applicable to rare cannabinoids As a result of this acquisition, InMed, already a leader in the production of rare cannabinoid CBC, is now in the unique and highly desired position to undertake large-scale production of other rare cannabinoids, with applications as wide as the current CBD market The company plans to launch new rare cannabinoid products in the first half of…

TuesdayFeb 01, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — What Could the Future Hold for Functional Drinks?

Over the past couple of decades, there has been a major decline in drinking culture. Unlike their predecessors, younger generations simply aren’t drinking as much alcohol. The World Health Organization reports that the number of drinkers worldwide has decreased by 5% and by up to 10% in some European countries since 2000. Last year, alcohol consumption in America fell by 5%. As consumers have become more health conscious, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, they have been opting for healthier alternatives. Functional or nonalcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly popular in the wake of this antialcohol movement. Although nonalcoholic drinks are a…

MondayJan 31, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Marijuana Legalization in Europe Doesn’t Increase Underage Usage

Marijuana is the most used illicit substance globally, with roughly 90 million individuals in Europe alone having used the drug once in their lifetime. Recently, scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm conducted a study to determine whether changes in marijuana laws led to an increase in the recreational use of the herb by young adults and adolescents. They found no evidence to support the claim that the legalization of marijuana causes an increase in the use of marijuana in individuals aged 15 to 34. Critics of marijuana legalization often argue that allowing the legal and free access of the…

MondayJan 31, 2022 12:39 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) CEO Offers a Glimpse into Company’s Unique Technology and Operations on EDGE Podcast

Chris Bunka, the Chairman and CEO of Lexaria, featured on the EDGE podcast hosted by Brandon C. White He provided insight into his background, professional philosophies, and Lexaria’s operations, with a focus on the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology Mr. Bunka also advised small companies and entrepreneurs, citing the importance of understanding the competitive environment Chris Bunka, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), was recently featured on episode 234 of the EDGE Podcast. Hosted by Brandon C. White, an Angel Investor and Entrepreneur, Mr. Bunka shared insights into his professional journey while also sharing what…