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TuesdayApr 16, 2019 11:54 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Readies Prelaunch Events for hempSMART Products in Birmingham and Liverpool

After successful launch of hempSMART in London, MCOA will follow up with additional launch events in Birmingham and Liverpool In London, hempSMART sold out its entire promotional inventory, and more than 1,000 people signed up with the company’s associate networking program MCOA and joint venture partner Global Hemp Group are in negotiations with cannabinoid extraction companies in Oregon Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is widening its hempSMART subsidiary’s penetration into Europe by planning Q2 2019 prelaunch events in the Netherlands and Germany. MCOA is following up on the successful launch of hempSMART in London, where all promotional inventory…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 11:10 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Offers Model of Industry Best Practices for Innovation, Brand Development and Product Quality

Cannabis Strategic Ventures supports entrepreneurial growth in the emerging legal cannabis and ancillary spaces The company boasts a portfolio of unique subsidiaries driving growth and opportunities for vertical integration The company is developing its NUGS Farm, and developing other hard asset projects is a priority for Cannabis Strategic Ventures Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) incubates, develops and partners with category leaders within the cannabis space. Through a selective portfolio of companies, NUGS works to support entrepreneurial growth within the fast-emerging legal cannabis sector. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers outsourced personnel solutions that are custom-made for its diverse…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 10:38 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) and Hempistry Ink Supply Contract amid Boom in Kentucky Hemp Industry

Hemp industry’s growth exhibiting boom trends in wake of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage, altering regulatory oversight of the plant Sugarmade is focusing efforts on supporting the nascent hemp industry with hydroponic growth supplies The company has also signed a supply agreement with Kentucky-based private hemp cultivator Hempistry to support Hempistry’s micropropagation work Micropropagation helps growers ensure plant quality by cloning “mother” plants that exhibit preferred genetic traits Hydroponic agriculture supplier Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) is preparing to significantly expand its operations in the hemp cultivation industry following recent regulatory changes in the agriculture sector and a new agreement with…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Washington State Passes Medical Cannabis in Schools and Marijuana Testing Bills

Two separate cannabis bills have been passed by the Washington state Senate. One has to do with the use of medical cannabis in schools and another regards testing cannabis products before they get on the market. The bill on medical cannabis in schools is intended to help students with chronic illnesses for which they are being treated using medical marijuana. The bill will allow those students to get their medical cannabis treatment while at school. More specifically, the treatment will be administered by a parent, and not a school official or a nurse. This provision was intended to eliminate any…

MondayApr 15, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York City Council Wants to End Employee Drug Testing

As New York State gets closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, the city council of New York has voted in favor of a bill that will ban employers from subjecting prospective employees to pre-employment cannabis tests. If enacted into law, this bill will be a trailblazer because no other city or municipality in the U.S. has passed such a law explicitly stating that employers are no longer allowed to test job applicants for marijuana before considering them for employment. The bill contains a clause that it will only be enacted a minimum of one year after the bill has been passed.…

MondayApr 15, 2019 1:06 pm

4 Benefits of Using Cannabis to Replace Your Depression Medication

Antidepressant medications have become more popular than ever. According to the American Psychology Association, the number of Americans treated with antidepressants has increased by 64% from 1999 to 2014. While there may be a number of factors contributing to the increased use of this category of drugs, its use does have some big downsides. The use of antidepressants is controversial because of their harsh side-effects, withdrawal difficulty, and even their overall effectiveness. People are now searching for alternatives to antidepressants, and are finding them in surprising places. One antidepressant alternative is gaining more popularity: cannabis. As cannabis becomes legal in more…

MondayApr 15, 2019 12:14 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advancing DehydraTECH Drug Delivery Platform, Innovative Products

Lexaria Bioscience is focusing on its pioneering DehydraTECH drug delivery technology The company boasts a portfolio of unique products Lexaria continues to conduct research regarding DehydraTECH technology for oral nicotine Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) focuses on technology for the improved delivery of bioactive compounds. Lexaria is the only global company with patents issued for the oral delivery of all cannabinoids. The company has developed and out-licenses its innovative and cost-effective DehydraTECH drug delivery platform. This technology changes the way that edible cannabinoids enter the body. DehydraTECH delivery technology offers a viable and…

MondayApr 15, 2019 11:46 am

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Marks Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth

Wildflower Brands Inc. sees annualized revenues exceeding $1 million for online sales The company’s diverse brands service customers nationwide, totaling distribution in over 300 stores The CBD product market is estimated to grow to $22 billion by 2022 and $75 billion by 2030 Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF), a Vancouver-based cannabis company focused on developing and designing branded products in the cannabis sector, intends to become a global wellness leader through its strategic varied brands in the industry. Wildflower Brands recently achieved more than 300 percent organic growth in online sales since January 2018, seeing annualized revenues exceeding…

MondayApr 15, 2019 10:25 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Logs First Premium Cannabis Sales Grown in World-Class Cultivation Facility

2018 major milestones included launch of medicinal and recreational sales channels Company sold nearly 406 kilograms of premium cannabis, despite having only 20 percent of Kelowna 1 grow rooms operational during Q4 2018 Flowr optimizes yields, producing premium and ultra-premium cannabis products with a goal of no irradiation, to maximize profitability The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products, recently shared details of several milestones achieved during the fourth quarter of 2018 that included the company’s first recorded revenues, with nearly 260 kilograms of premium cannabis grown in-house during the period, despite only 20…

MondayApr 15, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Inhalers Could Be the Next Asthma and Cancer Pain Medication

Whole smoking is the most common administration method for medical cannabis, not all patients are willing or able to use this method. For example, those who have respiratory challenges like asthma are unable to smoke cannabis because it may aggravate their condition. Terminally ill patients may also find it hard to smoke marijuana as part of their treatment. For such patients, two Israeli companies have teamed up to develop cannabis inhalers through which they can take their medication. The two firms are Panaxia Pharmaceuticals and Rafa Pharmaceuticals. The two companies are working together to bring marijuana inhalers to the market…

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