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TuesdayJul 02, 2019 10:39 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enhanced DehydraTECH Delivers More CBD into the Body

The new version of the DehydraTECH delivery platform is suitable for use in pills, capsules and tablets for the pharmaceutical, medical and supplement markets DehydraTECH has demonstrated that it can deliver eight times more CBD into the blood than standard industry formulations Animal testing shows that combining DehydraTECH with a nanoemulsion formulation greatly assists delivery of cannabinoids and nicotine across the blood-brain barrier Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) new enhanced version of its patented delivery technology, DehydraTECH, has demonstrated that it can deliver eight-times more CBD into the blood and 19-times more CBD into the brain tissue than…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Edibles Could Cause a Spike in Life Insurance Premiums for Canadians

As Canadians countdown to the start of cannabis edibles sales in December, some sobering information is filtering in to the effect that life insurance premiums could go up depending on one’s cannabis edibles consumption habits. When recreational marijuana was legalized in October 2018, most insurance companies stopped regarding marijuana users as smokers. People who are categorized as smokers can pay up to four times more in life insurance premiums when compared to those who are categorized as non-smokers. This is because smokers are seen as being higher-risk clients for insurance companies. However, it has emerged that one’s marijuana consumption habits…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Senators Table Cannabis and CBD Research Bill

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Thursday (June 27) intended to facilitate federally-approved research into cannabis and its derivatives, such as cannabidiol (CBD). The first section of the bill centers on the process through which research institutions can apply to the federal government for authorization to conduct marijuana research. If the bill passes in its current form, the U.S. attorney general would have a maximum of 60 days within which to approve the applications for cannabis research or request the applicant to avail more information. The first section of the bill also creates a mechanism through which research…

MondayJul 01, 2019 1:18 pm

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Celebrates Cannabis Shipment to 10th Canadian Province

Organigram is in a sharp growth pattern as the company builds toward its production capacity target of 113,000 kilograms of cannabis per year at its New Brunswick campus The company’s recent announcement of Health Canada’s licensing approval for an additional 17 cultivation rooms brings total licensed target production capacity to 61,000 kg per year The company announced a shipment of product to Quebec in June, marking its official fulfillment of an order to the last of Canada’s 10 provinces and establishment of its coast-to-coast network Organigram is also refurbishing its Moncton Campus for its own edibles facility and additional in-house…

MondayJul 01, 2019 12:06 pm

Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Announces Sequential Monthly Sales Growth, Partners with DNA Brands to Enter CBD Marketplace

Golden Developing Solutions recently released its updated financial results, reporting 160 percent growth across multiple segments DNA Brands signed a preliminary agreement to enter the CBD marketplace with Golden Developing Solutions The company’s CBD Infusionz and Where’s Weed segments have been showing strong sales growth Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP), an emerging leader in both the ancillary software and cannabidiol (CBD) products marketplace, recently released updated financial data highlighting tremendous growth for the company as a result of several strategic implementations. Because of its expanded production capacity and the acquisition of Infusionz LLC, Golden Developing Solutions totaled more than…

MondayJul 01, 2019 12:06 pm

11 Surprising Benefits of CBD Edibles

Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming one of the most popular supplements around. CBD is a cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant. While it does not provide a psychotropic “high” like THC, there’s no doubt that CBD can have a positive effect on general health and wellbeing. Yet, apart from puffing on a vapor pen or taking a capsule, how exactly do you consume CBD? If you’re hoping to avoid inhaling, CBD edibles are an excellent option. To give you the rundown on why these tasty treats are so great, here are 11 amazing benefits of CBD edibles: 1. CBD edibles provide long-lasting…

MondayJul 01, 2019 11:30 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Signs Contract to Supply $100 Million of Premium Hemp Flower

SinglePoint emphasizes new technologies as it specializes in acquiring small to mid-sized businesses The company just announced a major premium hemp-flower contract SinglePoint is optimistic regarding the cannabis industry, bitcoin and blockchain technologies SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is a technology and investment company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company’s focus is on acquiring small to mid-sized firms that will benefit from the injection of growth capital and technology integration. SinglePoint has a varied portfolio of undervalued subsidiaries with numerous revenue streams. The company’s visionary leadership team has wide-ranging experience in technology, engineering, marketing and raising capital. SinglePoint diversifies into horizontal…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – 5 Trends Making a Mark on the Cannabis Industry in 2019

As the first half of this year comes to an end, you may be wondering what trends have firmly established themselves as shapers of the cannabis industry. Here is an overview of some trends you may have noticed or need to watch going forward. Trend #1: Growth of Marijuana Social Consumption It was always ironical that while marijuana was legal in various jurisdictions, it remained nearly impossible to legally use pot outside one’s home. A new wave of amendments and laws is addressing this gap and we have started seeing states and cities creating regulatory mechanisms for marijuana social consumption…

FridayJun 28, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – USDA Reveals Deadline for the Release of Hemp Regulations

A notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture published in the Federal Register at the beginning of this week provides insights regarding the department’s plans to release rules that will govern the newly legalized hemp industry. Of particular importance is the August self-imposed deadline when the final draft rules will be released by USDA. Previously, the department had been noncommittal about when it would finalize these rules. They would simply say that the rules will come out in time for the planting season of 2020. A USDA spokesperson revealed that the August deadline reflects the best-case scenario, but the process…

FridayJun 28, 2019 11:32 am

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Pursuing Development of a Global Cannabis Marketplace

TransCanna recently acquired a 196,000 sq. ft cannabis-concentrated hub in Stanislaus County, California, in keeping with its expansion plans to develop a global cannabis marketplace It also received gross aggregate proceeds of more than C$10 million in private placement funding, which is being used for equipment purchase, acquisitions and other business activities The company has hired a new general manager, Alan R. Applonie, who has decades of infrastructure experience working with Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, 7-Eleven and Kroger TransCanna is aiming to buy and develop 15 premium cannabis brands in California TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) is a Canadian…