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TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 12:37 pm

NECANN Boston 2020 – Where Sativa Spring Begins

This year, spring officially gets underway with the commencement of the sixth annual New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) in Boston. Set to open on the vernal equinox, NECANN – the East Coast’s largest cannabis industry event – takes place March 20-22, 2020, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Since its inaugural event in 2014, the NECANN conference series has become a destination of pilgrimage for the New England cannabis community, consistently attracting the largest number of hemp, MMJ and cannabis industry professionals. This year promises to be no different. NECANN Boston 2020 will, once again, be the largest, most…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 11:43 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Expects to Launch Cannabis Products in Q1, Aims to Become World’s Strongest Cannabis Brand

PLUS plans to build on legacy of success as it expects to announce two new product offerings in Q1 2020 Company has best-selling cannabis products in California New products to launch wellness/relief and “get high/have fun” product categories With the best-selling cannabis product in California among its powerful product lineup, Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) is looking to build on its legacy of success as it plans to grow its product portfolio this year. Bolstered by the success garnered in 2019, PLUS plans on releasing two new cannabis product offerings in Q1 2020. “PLUS is expanding its brand…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 8:21 am

Cannaphyll Hemp-Infused Topical Cream Formulated to Powerfully and Rapidly Respond to Symptoms of Pain and Inflammation in Skin, Muscles, Nerves And Joints

New Phylloceutical Offers Beneficial Extracts from Hemp, Elderberry, and Organic Plant Concentrates Coupled with Highest Percentage of Hemp Extract on the US Market Cannaphyll is the new hemp-infused topicals line unveiling at USA CBD Expo, Las Vegas, February 13-15, 2020, Booth #439. While consumers are faced with an onslaught of CBD and hemp-related products, new Cannaphyll is truly best-in-class. Cannaphyll has created a suite of hemp-infused topical skin care products. With 94% organic ingredients, all U.S. made, the topical infusions are formulated with a proprietary blend of exotic plant extracts to maximum uptake and delivery. “Today’s active-lifestyle boomers, fitness-enthusiast Gen-Xers,…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Hotels Still Unsure About How to React to Marijuana Legalization

One major part of the travel industry is the hotel, and with the legalization of marijuana taking place in more and more states in the U.S., hotels are facing several challenges concerning marijuana consumption. They are faced with the issue of figuring out how to allow their guests to partake in marijuana consumption within their properties, training and drug testing their staff, and how to deal with the changing marijuana laws. The principal of Woodmont Lodging said that the emerging trend, marijuana, is not going away, and it can be likened to casinos when they were trying their push countrywide.…

MondayFeb 03, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Missouri Advocates Launch 2020 Marijuana Legalization Signature Drive

On Thursday, Marijuana advocates in Missouri officially launched a campaign to put adult-use marijuana legalization on the November ballot. The measure requires 160,199 valid signatures to be entered in the 2020 ballot, and Missourians for a New Approach announced that they have started collecting the signatures to qualify the measure. Their announcement comes a month after the secretary of state certified the ballot titles and gave the go-ahead for signature collection. The legislation provides that individuals aged 21 and above would be permitted to carry and purchase marijuana from licensed retailers. They could also grow a maximum of three plants…

MondayFeb 03, 2020 1:16 pm

USA CBD Expo: The #1 Event for Cannabidiol Connoisseurs and the CBD Curious

The nation’s largest CBD and hemp event is back in town. Slated for February 13-15, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, USA CBD Expo promises something for everyone, from industry experts to wide-eyed newcomers. The top-notch trade show will feature some 500 branded products from more than 300 vendors, including some of the best-known names in the market such as presenting sponsor Pure Kana and Anthony Sullivan from MONTKUSH. Both those in the know and those who are simply curious are invited to sample the wide range of crafted products as they learn about the benefits of CBD from…

MondayFeb 03, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Arizonans Spent More Than $500M on Medical Marijuana in 2019

Last year, Arizona residents spent more than half a billion dollars on medical marijuana, an increase from the previous year, which is an indication of marijuana prevalence within the state. This year voters will decide whether to legalize adult-use marijuana during the November elections. According to a year-end report from the Department of Health Services in Arizona, as of December 2019, there were 220,000 registered medical marijuana patients in the state’s program. Last year, these patients bought approximately 83 tons of marijuana. Compared to the number of tons purchased in 2018 (61 tonnes), there was a 36% increase, and the…

FridayJan 31, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Monthly Pot Spending Exceeds $100M for the First Time

In business, a year can make a huge difference. At this time last year, pot stocks were untouchable as they were flying high, and most of the brand-name companies were expecting recurring profitability by the time 2019 comes to an end, but the reality of the situation was the opposite of their expectations. Some of the states in the U.S. have imposed high tax rates on marijuana sales, persistent supply challenges in Canada and the ever-growing marijuana illicit market posed a significant challenge to the legal marijuana industry in 2019 and these challenges eventually managed to push a several of…

FridayJan 31, 2020 12:31 pm

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Adds to Clean-Infused Coffee Rollout with Customizable Tablets, Powder Products

MCTC Holdings Inc. is rapidly advancing patented infusion technologies that deliver cannabinoid extracts to consumers in potent, minuscule particulate forms that are virtually undetectable once infused MCTC has recently announced production of its new Hemp You Can Feel™ Coffee Infusions tablets and powders, which allow food and beverage manufacturers to cleanly infuse their products in a simple, cost-effective manner The company’s announcement follows on the heels of rolling out its own branded coffee infusion, which is designed to avoid the chemical additives and harsh extract manipulations many other products have used On the heels of launching its Hemp You Can…

FridayJan 31, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Gets Approved in Illinois

Illinois launched recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, and less than a month later, the state is planning to open the first marijuana consumption lounge where people would be allowed to use marijuana freely on-site. Springfield City Council approved a marijuana consumption lounge with a vote of 9 to 1. The HCI Alternatives consumption lounge will be located in the downtown area of Springfield. Illinois has allowed people to consume marijuana in the comfort of their residences. But, with the approval of marijuana consumption lounges, fans can now consume weed socially away from their homes. Springfield Alderwoman Doris Turner said…