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TuesdayJul 27, 2021 9:30 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Finalizes Distribution Agreement with Largest Food Retailer in the Mid-Atlantic

WTER’s distribution agreement calls for Giant Food to carry select WTER Alkaline88(R) and A88 Infused(R) offerings The distributor will offer WTER beverages in all 164 locations. Giant Food serves market of 60 million people with over $5 billion in sales. In an move illustrative of its continued commitment to expansion and growth, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) announced that it has partnered with Giant Food, the largest food retailer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The distribution agreement calls for Giant Food to carry select WTER Alkaline88 and A88 Infused offerings in all locations. “This is our biggest win to date…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Completes VIRAL-A20-3 Pharmacokinetic Study on DehydraTECH(TM) Enabled Colchicine

The study indicated enhanced delivery of colchicine using the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM) technology Lexaria collaborates with the National Research Council (“NRC”), Canada’s leading research and technology organization The company has 20 patents granted and over 50 pending patents in over 40 countries around the world The global market for advanced drug delivery systems was valued at $231 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $310 billion by 2025 Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, recently announced that the tolerability and pharmacokinetic study entitled VIRAL-A20-3 was completed and yielded positive results. The study demonstrated…

TuesdayJul 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — US Surgeon General Calls for End to Marijuana-Related Incarcerations

The war on drugs, which was launched with the noble aim of curbing drug use and defunding criminal enterprises behind the illicit drug trade, is an unmitigated failure. Tens of millions of people have been arrested and incarcerated over the past four decades, breaking up families, ruining lives and leaving the United States with the largest prison population in the world. Minorities, specifically communities of color, bore the brunt of the drug war, and they are still victim to intense policing and harsh sentencing due to drug policies. Drug reform activists have long been advocating for the end of cannabis-related…

MondayJul 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Three Tips for New Medical Cannabis Patients

Research has found that medical marijuana possesses therapeutic benefits, and with more states across the country legalizing the use of medical marijuana in alleviating and managing symptoms of various indications, it is important to acquaint yourself with what this means for you, especially if you qualify to use medical cannabis. Most, if not all the states that have legalized its medical use, stipulate that a prescription should be given by a qualified doctor, which helps ensure that the use of medical cannabis doesn’t affect the effectiveness of other medications that are being taken. Here are a few things new users…

MondayJul 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — A BHO and CO2 Cannabis Extraction Comparison

Despite being prohibited, cannabis has been immensely popular over the past couple of decades. Cannabis proved to be a lucrative space once territories began legalizing the substance for medical and recreational use, but things blew up once cannabis concentrates hit the market. Thanks to constantly improving technology, processors are now able to pull cannabinoids from the plant, creating high-potency cannabis products that have enjoyed major sales. Extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from hemp and cannabis is an insanely complex process, with the most common extraction methods thus far being butane hash oil (“BHO”) and carbon dioxide (“CO2”) extraction. BHO, which is…

FridayJul 23, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Clinical Studies Shed Light on Various Wellness Benefits of Phytocannabinoids

The CBD sector is among the fastest-growing subcategories of consumer natural health products and for good reason. A recent report estimates that last year, the international consumer health CBD market was worth more than $9 billion, with an expected compound annual growth rate of nearly 25% in the period between 2020–2027. Studies linking health and wellness to CBD have also driven the manufacture of products derived from CBD in industries such as food and beverages, nutraceuticals, personal care and cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, for health and wellness purposes. Verdant Oasis VP Carl Germano states that new research which sheds light on…

FridayJul 23, 2021 10:00 am

American Cannabis Partners Replicates Jamaican Ganja Growing IP in Recreational Use-legal States

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”) is a Northern California-based organic cannabis cultivation company that has assimilated the strengths of Jamaica’s marijuana growing reputation to create a stable and distinctive brand The company primarily employs rigorously vetted Jamaicans experienced and knowledgeable in growing strains of product that recreate the Caribbean Island’s product for licensing and sales under ACP’s ZÜK brand The overall cannabis industry is growing rapidly in the United States, with an anticipated market valuation of $30 billion by 2025 Ironically, it’s more difficult than ever to get Jamaica’s famed marijuana in the Caribbean because of pandemic-related factors plus a devastating…

FridayJul 23, 2021 9:30 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Record Revenue Streak Continues

The company’s FY 2021 numbers show record revenue of $46 million, a 20% year-over-year increase WTER issues guidance for the full FY 2022 of $62 million, which would represent year-over-year growth of 35% In addition to significant financial highlights, the FY 2021 report noted key operational milestones As The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) continues its focus on consistent growth and expansion, its financial reports are tangible proof of the success of those efforts. The company’s FY 2021 numbers show record revenue of $46 million, a 20% year-over-year increase for the country’s largest independent alkaline water company (https://cnw.fm/1Ymfg).…

FridayJul 23, 2021 9:00 am

Popularity of Delta-8 THC and Novel Premium Strains Reveal Emerging Consumer Markets for Genetics-Focused Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM)

Delta-8 THC among many new strains gaining popularity with consumers in rapidly growing cannabis market Studies suggest optimized cannabinoid profiles play role in efficacy, strains can be optimized for recreational and medical uses Pac Roots leverages genetics-first approach to produce superior strains with optimized cannabinoid profiles, resistance to fungus, maximum yields With promises of pain relief, minimal paranoia and a milder euphoric effect, Delta-8 THC is emerging as a gentler alternative to traditional marijuana that is high in Delta-9 THC - the psychoactive component found in conventional cannabis (https://cnw.fm/t6wkl). Through its genetics-first cultivation approach, Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB:…

FridayJul 23, 2021 9:00 am

Test Results Boost Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Potential in Enhancing Antiviral Drugs

Lexaria Bioscience has completed a study conducted by Canada’s National Research Council for the use of its DehydraTECH IP with five drugs known to target the main protease associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, including remdesivir The SARS-CoV-2 infection is the underlying force behind the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed millions of people during the past year and currently has begun trending toward a rising infection rate again DehydraTECH technology helps drugs gain better bioavailability through quick and effective introduction into patients’ bloodstreams using oral administration as opposed to injections The recent study results demonstrate that DehydraTECH-processed remdesivir, ebastine, bepridil, rupintrivir, and…

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