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WednesdayFeb 19, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Research Shows Marijuana Edibles THC Labels Need to Be Improved

A new study has found that the majority of young adults do not comprehend the levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the advertised marijuana edibles. However, researchers have suggested a new manner of communicating the concentration of THC as well as other information on the product labels. The new study tested the efficacy of THC labeling on marijuana edibles. Between 2015 and 2016, research shows that in the United States, about ten percent of the adult population and approximately twenty-four percent of the youths had consumed marijuana within the past year. And since then, marijuana consumption has been on the rise.…

TuesdayFeb 18, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Proposed Law Seeks to Protect Privacy of Maine Marijuana Companies

The lawmakers in the state of Maine are considering approving a proposal that provides a cloak of secrecy about the imminent adult-use marijuana sector. The legislation L.D. 2091, which was written by the legislators within the state of Maine, would exclude trade secrets, security, and operating protocols provided to the state by marijuana businesses from public records law. The state of Maine claims that the proposal would enclose in protections for cannabis business proprietary information, such as recipes for marijuana edibles. The spokesperson for the Office of Marijuana Policy in Maine, which drafted the legislation L.D.2091, David Heidrich said that…

TuesdayFeb 18, 2020 11:27 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Subsidiary Leveraging Untapped Chinese Market for Sale of Hemp-Based Nutrition, Cosmetic Products

CBD Biotech seizing immense opportunities in untapped CBD Chinese market CIIX operates both online, physical CBD stores in addition to developing first Chinese, CBD-based social media app CIIX’s hemp-based products fully legal in China with plans for further development, Nasdaq IPO this year ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading U.S.-based financial consultancy for Chinese-speaking investors, is positioning its subsidiary, CBD Biotech Inc., as a leader in the Chinese-based CBD market through increased development of legal hemp-based products. Clinically shown to help with anxiety and stress-related disorders (http://cnw.fm/14D1f), CBD-based products may be helpful for dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, CIIX CEO Warren…

MondayFeb 17, 2020 5:25 pm

Explore Market Trends, Emerging Regulations and Advocacy Efforts at Upcoming Northeast Cannabis Business Conference

More than 3,500 industry professionals and experts will gather at the NCBC (Northeast Cannabis Business Conference) at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, on February 19 and 20, 2020 to learn about and discuss regulations, trends and advocacy efforts. Here are some crucial reasons to attend the NCBC: Explore emerging business opportunities Meet industry experts and leaders Expand your East Coast network Obtain key regional market insight Acquire insider information on untapped markets Legalization of cannabis is sweeping across the country and there are nine northeastern states with either legal recreational or medical status that comprise the region. In the…

FridayFeb 14, 2020 12:00 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Demonstrates Applicability of Drug Delivery Platform Through Relationships with Fortune 500 Leaders

Lexaria’s DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery platform a feasible and healthier alternative to other delivery methods The fast-acting, high absorption technology improves dipping experience and consumer satisfaction Company expects to more than double its 2019 revenue this year, will pursue a new capital markets strategy to qualify for listing on a nationally recognized U.S. exchange Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms and one of the few companies active in the field of cannabis to have developed formal relationships with Fortune 500 industry leaders, is experiencing strong demand from many companies requesting pre-processed DehydraTECH(TM)-enhanced bulk powders.…

ThursdayFeb 13, 2020 1:03 pm

USA CBD Expo 2020 Agenda Features Demos, Presentations from Top Industry Leaders, Pioneers

Those who think the CBD industry is only vape cartridges and gummies should head to Las Vegas for Valentine’s Day weekend. Joining the CBD community as it congregates at USA CBD Expo, set for February 13-15, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, these CBD enthusiasts may discover that they have been barking up the wrong tree. USA CBD Expo, perhaps the best-known event in the industry, is designed to reveal the breadth and sophistication of the sector by showcasing everything from pioneering startups to industry stalwarts. This widely anticipated trade show will feature some 500 branded products from more…

ThursdayFeb 13, 2020 12:08 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enters Cannabis Oral Pouch & Dip Niche through Lucrative New Partnership

Lexaria’s fast-acting, high absorption technology will improve dipping experience and consumer satisfaction Partnership will enable Lexaria’s to provide its DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery platform to Cannadips Cannnabis products in California and nationwide Cannadips to open one-of-a-kind cannabis oral pouch and dip research facility Global innovators in drug delivery platforms Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) will provide its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology to Cannadips Cannabis for use on the latter’s market in California and nationwide according to a new definitive agreement. Currently, Cannadips Cannabis Tins are sold in California. Each tin contains 15 pouches with 10 mg of tetrahydrocannabinol each, no…

WednesdayFeb 12, 2020 12:13 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses Major Solar, Hemp Opportunities During MoneyTV Interview

SING focused on influencing strategy, direction of high-potential companies Company subsidiary partners with one of nation’s largest real-estate brokers SinglePoint’s mission is to seize opportunities via aggressive expansion strategy across wide range of assets SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is a diversified holding company that specializes in the acquisition of small to mid-sized companies. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, SinglePoint’s emphasis is on new technologies and multiple revenue streams. The company provides solar, payment-processing and text-marketing programs. The company offers investment opportunities across a broad array of assets. SinglePoint is accelerating its renewable energy and revenue-growth strategies for residential and commercial solar…

WednesdayFeb 12, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado State University to Offer Degree in Marijuana

Colorado State University is launching a degree in marijuana after receiving state approval for the program on Friday. Starting this fall, Colorado will be offering Cannabis, Biology, and Chemistry to undergraduate students wishing to study the science of the crop to ensure success in the industry, local media reported. The marijuana program is similar to a double major in biology and chemistry and features a lab permitted to cultivate industrial hemp to allow students to use cannabidiol derived from the plant during their study. The program launch coincides with a time when the marijuana industry is booming, and more states…

TuesdayFeb 11, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Poll Shows Most Kentuckians Support Legalizing Pot

Support for marijuana legalization has changed dramatically over the last few years, with more and more states legalizing either medical or recreational marijuana. However, some states are more conservative than others; for instance, in Kentucky, cannabis is not legal either for medical or adult-use purposes. However, a recent survey by Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) in 2019 showed that in the last decade, support for marijuana legalization has been rising within the state. And it was the first time more than half of the residents of Kentucky who were surveyed said that they were in favor of marijuana for any…