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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…

MondayJan 31, 2022 11:58 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Watching Growing Support for Federal Cannabis Reform

NLR reports that bipartisan support for cannabis policies could reshape federal enforcement, set the stage for further state legalization GOP sponsorship of bills could mean greater likelihood of success SGMD’s strategic plan is centered on expanding end-market access as a central player in the growing California cannabis delivery marketplace As 2021 wound to a close, indications of bipartisan support for federal cannabis reform raised the hope that legislative progress may be made on the federal level in the coming year (https://cnw.fm/7FdWD). Companies operating in the cannabis space, including Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), are watching closely to see if that hope is…

MondayJan 31, 2022 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How Cannabis Cultivators Are Reducing Plastics Use in Their Operations

For quite a while, cannabis cultivators relied on plastic in their operations. Despite being colloquially known as “weed,” high-quality cannabis requires specific conditions during certain growth periods for maximum growth. In the past, hemp and cannabis cultivators, especially those that employed outdoor grows, have used plastics to fight weeds, pot plants, and construct trellises. Many of them are now turning away from plastics in favor of ecofriendly alternatives. Plastics now permeate nearly every facet of the environment. A new report from the United Nations Food Agriculture Organization shows that microplastics aren’t just choking our oceans and seas, they are in…

FridayJan 28, 2022 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — State of the State Addresses Full of Praise for Marijuana Programs

Governors from different states in the country have been proclaiming their cannabis reform plans and accomplishments as part of their annual budget requests and State of the State speeches. The proposals and statements from state executives show how marijuana has grown more mainstream, as its being discussed in venues alongside infrastructure, education and taxes. Below are some of the things governors said about cannabis in 2022. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota is focused on the proper implementation of the state’s medical marijuana program, which was recently launched. In an interview, Noem stated that she was focused on…