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TuesdayMar 12, 2019 12:04 pm

Montel Williams, Ricki Lake and Henry Rollins to Speak at O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo in Toronto

Event slated to include a business conference, industry awards, an industry expo and a public expo Topics include growing and cultivation, cannabis science, health and wellness, and policy and regulations O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo expected to feature more than 120 world-class speakers, 7,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo will bring together cannabis professionals and industry experts from throughout Canada and around the world on April 25–27 at the International Centre in Toronto. Celebrity speakers will include Montel Williams, Ricki Lake and Henry Rollins. Learn more at www.OCannabiz.com. Reserve tickets now and register at http://cnw.fm/685Fn. O’Cannabiz will offer…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 10:37 am

How Cannabis Dispensaries Can Make Things Easier for Customers

Visiting a cannabis dispensary can be a very surreal experience for cannabis customers who have never frequented a legal cannabis retailer's establishment before. It can also be a very overwhelming and daunting experience for cannabis customers – newbie or experienced – if a dispensary's inventory is hard to navigate. Just because a customer leaves the dispensary with a purchased item or two doesn't necessarily mean that it was the right purchase for them. If inventory is not easy to navigate, it could lead to a customer purchasing one or more items that they end up not liking, which is an undesirable result for both the…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 9:00 am

Smart Investment Leads to Big Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis market grows, companies are seizing the opportunity to make strategic investments in the sector and establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in an ever-increasing number of jurisdictions. Businesses have responded with an increasingly diverse range of products. Companies making the smartest investments, such as carefully selected mergers and acquisitions, are in the best position to profit from this while minimizing risks. SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) has invested in a number of other cannabis companies to grow its portfolio and leverage its position in the market.…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – THC may be More Therapeutic than CBD, Study Finds

From the reports in the media and what people discuss, one is led to believe that CBD (cannabidiol) contains all the medicinal benefits in the cannabis plant while THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) symptomizes everything that is bad about cannabis since it is psychoactive. However, the findings of a recent study may turn this popular belief on its head. According to a study whose findings appeared in the Scientific Reports Journal, THC seems to have a higher link with the relief of disease symptoms when compared to CBD. The researchers from the University of New Mexico studied the data provided by medical cannabis…

MondayMar 11, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – The NFL Could Change its Cannabis Rules

According to recent media reports, the National Football League (NFL) may be considering changing its substance abuse rules with regard to marijuana. Analysts expect that the NFL may try to use any changes that it makes to its marijuana rules as a negotiating chip during its talks with the NFL players’ union. A former offensive linesman, Kyle Turley, has also revealed that the NFL is studying the possibility of using cannabis as an alternative to pain killers. Research is being done by the NFL in this regard. Kyle Turley owns a company that makes CBD supplements for athletes, so he…

MondayMar 11, 2019 12:40 pm

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Seeks Dual Listing; Boasts Increased Product Lines, Distribution

Pursuing dual listing of common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange Engaged a full-service law firm and consultant to manage compliance Lots of opportunity in 2019 with increased product lines, increased distribution and new partnerships Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), an innovative biotech company based in Florida, is actively pursuing a dual listing of its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”). In December 2018, ETST engaged the counsel of Fasken, a full-service law firm with offices in Canada and worldwide, to assist with the process, including preparing and filing the required documentation (http://cnw.fm/f89IR). In addition, ETST has engaged…

MondayMar 11, 2019 12:18 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc.’s (GRYN) Proprietary Cultivation Technology Helps Cement Company’s Leading Position in Cannabis Market

The cannabis sector is set for exponential growth in the years to come, which has driven numerous companies to initiate large-scale production; the scope, however, is far less important than the cost-efficiency of the process Companies like Green Hygienics Holdings have competitive advantage due to proprietary high-tech cultivation technologies; these maximize yield and reduce the cost per unit Because of its investment in innovative cultivation methods, Green Hygienics has established an excellent position within the premium cannabis market As the regulatory framework has changed dramatically over the past few years, the number of companies entering the cannabis sector has increased…

MondayMar 11, 2019 12:03 pm

Cannabis Grow Trailblazer Kevin Jodrey Reveals Tips for Industry Success

Why is Kevin Jodrey so revered among the world’s best cannabis growers? Is it his strong work ethic combined with decades of cannabis cultivation experience, commitment, and transparency? Maybe it has something to do with his involvement in the U.S.’s initial CBD research or his tireless work mapping cannabis genotypes. It could also have to do with the fact that Jodrey cultivates some of the best cannabis you’ll ever experience through his grow facility Wonderland Nursery, all while providing a wide variety of cannabis genetics and expertise to the Emerald Triangle in Humboldt, California. Consultant, educator, speaker, cultivator, Emerald Cup…

MondayMar 11, 2019 11:59 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Utilizes Diversified Brand Portfolio to Provide High-Quality Products and Staffing Services to Cannabis Industry

Cannabis industry job postings rose 445 percent in 2017 Cannabis Strategic Ventures poised to meet this growing demand through multiple diverse subsidiaries PureOrganix, one such subsidiary, offers top-quality products that meet strict health and safety specifications Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS), a company focused on supporting entrepreneurial growth in the legal cannabis sector, offers personnel solutions to equip cannabis industry purveyors with the staffing resources that they need to achieve continued growth. Serving all vertical layers of the cannabis industry, Cannabis Strategic Ventures customizes its staffing services to each company’s individual needs, servicing cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries and others in…

MondayMar 11, 2019 11:43 am

Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Building CBD-Infused Coffee Products for Wellness Market

An estimated 64 percent of American adults report drinking coffee on a regular basis, with the majority preparing coffee at home Youngevity International is focused on field-to-cup distribution in the coffee market through wholly owned subsidiary CLR Roasters Youngevity and CLR Roasters announced on March 6 that they plan to introduce two cannabidiol-infused coffee brands in May CBD-infused beverages are becoming a popular new market space, with the potential for between $900 million and $4.4 billion in revenues by 2024 Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is cultivating a market that appeals to the more than 100 million Americans who drink…