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ThursdayOct 28, 2021 11:05 am

Leading B2B CWCBExpo to Bring Together Cannabis and Hemp Professionals to Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Date: November 4-6th 2021 Venue: Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, New York City, NY The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) will take place November 4-6, 2021, at the Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, in New York City. Industry leaders and innovators will take the stage to educate and discuss the cannabis and hemp industry. This three-day event will feature an Inside the Industry: Thought Leadership Series in an interactive “Talk Show” format led by Geoff Whaling, Chair of the National Hemp Association and Matthew Anderson, Founder & CEO of Vanguard Scientific with a different theme each day. Day…

ThursdayOct 28, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Why CBD Is Viable Treatment for Skin Inflammation

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the two common compounds found in marijuana, the other being THC. Unlike THC, which is a psychoactive compound, CBD is a nonpsychoactive compound. These compounds can be derived directly from the hemp plant or manufactured in a lab. Research has shown that CBD holds the potential for the treatment of various conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help control various skin issues that commonly affect skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties in particular can be used to treat different skin illnesses. Some consumers prefer using…

WednesdayOct 27, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Follow These Expert Suggestions When Sourcing CBD Oil

CBD was legalized in 2018 when the farm bill allowed the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives. Soon after, the hemp extract was enjoying growing popularity as people flocked to buy products such as CBD oil and gummies, partly due to its purported medical benefits. However, the industry is barely regulated by the federal government, and this has allowed some dishonest sellers to slip in and sell subpar and even contaminated CBD oil. The next time you want to buy CBD oil, keep the following tips in mind to ensure you do not end up with a…

WednesdayOct 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — What You Should Know About Marijuana-Infused Drinks, Dosages

The popularity of cannabis and cannabis products has increased significantly in the last few years as more states legalize the herb for various uses. This has also led to the introduction of new cannabis products into the market, including cannabis-infused beverages, which exist in different forms such as kombuchas, tonics, cocktails, juice-based drinks, flavored seltzers and sparkling waters. Consumers who haven’t tried beverages infused with cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are often not sure what dosage may work for them. Most beverages that contain THC, which is a psychoactive cannabinoid, have varying dosages that can range between 2 mg…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — California Cannabis Seizures Skyrocket Despite Legalization

The illicit cannabis market has proven to be quite resilient. Although the assumption had been that once states start legalizing the controversial plant, consumers would ditch the black market for legal pot, that’s not how things have turned out. Years after recreational cannabis was first legalized, the black market still vastly outsells America’s state-legal marijuana industry. In California, for instance, the illicit market is estimated to generate $8 billion per year while the legal market makes around $4.4 billion annually. As such, authorities in California, which features the most lucrative cannabis industry in the country, have stepped up their efforts…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 1:41 pm

Leading B2B Cannabis and Hemp Industry Trade Show and Conference, CWCBExpo, Presenting Educational Sessions, Product Displays, and Networking Opportunities

Date: November 4-6th 2021 Venue: Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, New York City, NY Industry professionals in the legalized cannabis and hemp industry are invited to attend The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo), a business-to-business trade show and conference at the Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, November 4-6, 2021. The event will be held in person and the convention center requires masks and proof of vaccination. More information can be found under the health and safety section of the venue’s website. The exposition is a three-day event where professionals will be able to participate in a wealth of…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Addresses the Needs of Medical THC Users

Lexaria’s THC absorption animal study yielded promising results on the patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology It showed that the technology required a shorter time to deliver the same THC levels than concentration-matched controls Lexaria believes that through DehydraTECH, it is meeting the needs of medical THC users with its rapid delivery, increased overall THC delivery and high brain tissue delivery Lexaria Bioscience's (NASDAQ: LEXX) just-concluded oral tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) absorption animal study, THC-A21-1, yielded promising results on the effectiveness of the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology. The study, performed by a leading, independent laboratory, involved 20 male Sprague Dawley rats split into…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How Tech Is Transforming the Marijuana Industry

Despite being one of the youngest sectors in the country, the United States’ state-legal cannabis industry has been dubbed the fastest growing industry in the country. Cannabis companies have generated billions of dollars in revenue in the few years cannabis has been legal, providing hundreds of thousands of job opportunities and filling state coffers with millions in cannabis tax revenue. The industry is projected to undergo exponential growth in the next couple of years, pulling in a whopping $43 billion in legal cannabis sales by 2025. However, cannabis could not have gotten to where it is so far without technological…

MondayOct 25, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Nearly Half of American Consumers Prefer Cannabis over Alcohol

A report recently published by New Frontier Data examined different features of health and wellness-related consumption patterns among current marijuana consumers in the United States. New Frontier Data is the leading technology, data and analytics company that specializes in the global marijuana industry. The latest report was released in partnership with Jointly and SōRSE. Marijuana legalization in different states across the country has allowed marijuana-friendly yoga spaces and marijuana social lounges to be established as alternatives to conventional spaces. Currently, medical marijuana is legal in 36 states in the United States. while its recreational use is legal in 18 states,…

MondayOct 25, 2021 11:11 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Subsidiary Completes Development of Licensed Apopka Facility, Commences Cultivation Targeting Q4 Harvest

Red White & Bloom completed the build-out of its Apopka facility – phase one of a development strategy – and immediately commenced cultivation following the receipt of a cultivation license The initial licensed area is projected to generate annual revenue in excess of $10 million The Apopka facility will support phase two of the strategy, which entails the activation of thirty customized, self-contained growing pods Phase three will involve the activation of a 113,000 SF facility for cultivation located in Sanderson Upon closing the acquisition of an operational 45,000 square-foot greenhouse situated on 4.7 acres of land in Apopka, Florida…