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FridayJan 07, 2022 9:00 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Subsidiary Obtains Permit, Takes Key Step Toward Commercialization

SGMD’s Lemon Glow receives conditional use permit number from county Sugarmade’s seed-to-door vision separates the company from other players in the California cannabis marketplace Estimated for Lemon Glow property could reach as much as 64 tons of dry trimmed cannabis flower annually Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD) is making significant progress toward its end goal of becoming a central play in the growing California cannabis space. The company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lemon Glow Company, has received a conditional use permit (“UP”) number from the Community Development Department of the County of Lake, California (https://cnw.fm/Weujn). The permit, noted Sugarmade, is an…

FridayJan 07, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Federal Agency Announces Funding for Research into Drug-Harm-Reduction Approaches

The National Institutes of Health is promoting research into the effectiveness of various harm-reduction strategies, which include safe consumption facilities and drug decriminalization, as part of its effort to fight the opioid epidemic. The federal health agency released requests for applications last week for an effort that will generate funding for studies on how safe consumption sites and other harm-reduction strategies can be used to address the overdose crises. The agency seeks to launch a Harm Reduction Network that will grow the understanding of the implementation, impact and effectiveness of new and existing harm-reduction strategies in order to address substance…

ThursdayJan 06, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — A Recap of Top Cannabis Stories of 2021

Another year has drawn to a close. For many, 2021 was a mixed bag of a year — we were still grappling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but the global supply chain and economy was starting to show signs of recovery. The year brought a variety of wins to America’s cannabis industry, even though some events may not have seemed like wins at the time. For instance, the controversial suspension of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson due to a positive THC test sparked an intense review of cannabis policy. Here is an overview of what happened to cannabis in…

ThursdayJan 06, 2022 9:30 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Strengthens Foothold as Mounting Numbers Support Cannabis Legalization

An estimated 91% of U.S. adults (91%) say either that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use or that it should be legal for medical use only While cannabis remains an illegal substance federally, a growing number of states have legalized the substance An emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, NUGS’ vision is to acquire, scale assets in the legal cannabis market A vast majority of adults in the United States say that marijuana should be legal for either medical and recreational use or at least for medical use, according to a recent Pew Research Center report (https://cnw.fm/vsuui). Companies such…

ThursdayJan 06, 2022 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Increases Investor Visibility with SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX)

The strategic move to incorporate SRAX is designed to bring investor visibility for all of the upcoming events that Lexaria has planned for 2022 Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology is poised to leverage multiple industries – notably the CBD industry, with a projected value of $108.8 billion by 2027 The advertising and media contract will allow SRAX to engage and manage social media companies for the creation and distribution of advertising materials promoting Lexaria Bioscience Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), an innovator of drug delivery platforms, announced that it will kick off 2022 with an advertising and media agreement with SRAX (NASDAQ:…

ThursdayJan 06, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Germany’s Marijuana Industry Soars as Country Prepares to Legalize Recreational Use

Last month, Germany’s new coalition government revealed that it planned to legalize marijuana for recreational use. This announcement has catapulted the country’s budding marijuana industry to new highs, with companies involved in the market now focusing on growing. CEO Synbiotic is one of the companies that would like to establish a chain of dispensaries which would offer a full array of cannabis-related products — everything from edible gummies and flower to tinctures. The company is a major player in the country’s nascent cannabinoid sector, investing in everything from researchers to cultivators and distributors. Many believe that legalization would be a…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Cannabis Group Publishes Guide for Marijuana Dispensaries at Risk of Robberies

Businesses in the cannabis space have always faced the risk of burglaries and robberies. For starters, they sell a product that is in extremely high demand both on the legal and black markets. Secondly, marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I controlled drug has made it difficult for cannabis businesses to access banking services because most banks refuse to serve cannabis businesses. This forces them to transact on a cash-only basis, meaning cannabis businesses tend to have large amounts of cash on-site. Consequently, marijuana businesses present an attractive target to criminals looking to make a quick buck. Over the last couple…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 1:07 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Named as One of the Top 101 Food and Beverage Startups and Companies in Canada

Best Startup Canada named BevCanna Enterprises one of the 101 Top Food and Beverage Startups and Companies in Canada BevCanna was also recognized as one of the Top 101 Cannabis Startups in the country The company has had strong growth momentum in its core business, with 3Q21 revenues rising over 1,000% year-over-year BevCanna signed an agreement to manufacture and white-label cannabis beverages on behalf of Averi Health Products, which will subsequently be distributed in the Canadian market BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) — a diversified health & wellness beverage and natural products company developing and manufacturing a…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 12:22 pm

Sugarmade Inc.’s (SGMD) Nug Avenue Growth Fuels Expansion Plans

Nug Avenue success provides healthy backdrop as SGMD looks ahead to opening new locations In addition to adding members, Nug Avenue has added new cannabis delivery technology to its format New delivery tech provides everything from route optimization to real-time delivery updates, saving time and money while producing higher customer satisfaction Cannabis delivery continues to be a promising space in California — and around the country, for that matter— and the success of Sugarmade’s (OTC: SGMD) Nug Avenue firmly establishes the company as a leader in the growing sector (https://cnw.fm/DZscn). SGMD is leveraging the combination of Nug Avenue’s high performance and…

WednesdayJan 05, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Survey Finds One-Half of US Marijuana Consumers Would Choose Marijuana over Alcohol

The past couple of years have seen more than two dozen states pass some form of cannabis regulation, making marijuana more accessible to the public than ever. Customers are loving it — in just a few short years, consumers have purchased billions of dollars’ worth of legal cannabis. Based on the almost insane demand for cannabis, experts project that the industry will see significant growth in the future, achieving a valuation of $198 billion in 2028. Customers are especially attracted to cannabis due to its allegedly potent and versatile medical abilities. Studies have found that cannabis can have therapeutic effects,…

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