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FridayMar 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Five Tips for Baby Boomers Trying Cannabis

Baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are rediscovering cannabis and the industry is taking note of this demographic. However, like everything else, time has exerted its influence on marijuana and the baby boomers would be well advised to keep the following important tips in mind when consuming cannabis. Start Small The cannabis of today isn’t the same as what was available decades ago. Plant breeding has yielded cannabis strains that may have more than triple the THC content which was found in the marijuana of the 1970s. It is therefore advisable for you to be cautious when you…

FridayMar 01, 2019 12:53 pm

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Does Not Irradiate its Cannabis; 80 Percent of LPs Do

Clean, controlled cultivation eschews use of radiation to destroy pests and pathogens Analysts at Jefferies recently initiated coverage of FLWR Flowr has applied for Nasdaq Listing The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is growing cannabis with TLC as well as THC. The Health Canada Licensed Producer (“LP”) of cannabis, founded by MedReleaf co-founder Tom Flow and a team of industry pioneers, is out to generate premium, non-irradiated product at high yields. The company expects its ability to produce clean cannabis at consistently high quality to be a crucial differentiating factor as the medical and recreational markets in Canada develop. Its…

FridayMar 01, 2019 12:27 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Establishes Leadership Position in Jamaica’s Medical Cannabis Market

TGOD’s 49.18 percent interest in Jamaican cannabis company Epican includes cultivation, extraction, manufacturing facilities and retail distribution licenses Expansion of production capacity on the 100-acre site is timed to build inventory by up to 14,000 kg to meet forecast retail demand Flagship Kingston retail location continues to increase in month-over-month sales growth Company is testing the first high-tech medical cannabis vending machines using built-in biometric security features The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, and its Jamaican partner, Epican Medicinals Ltd. (“Epican”), are celebrating significant milestones toward establishing a leadership position…

FridayMar 01, 2019 12:03 pm

Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Identifies Potential, Plays Long Game

Icon is looking ahead toward challenges within the Canadian cannabis industry and potential long-term success The company is building a highly experienced team Icon is entering the market through a powerful play, differentiating it from other players Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) is looking ahead toward challenges within the Canadian cannabis industry and strategically preparing for the long game. Icon sees potential beyond crop yield, a major focus of other companies, and is focusing on lowering production costs while creating and refining efficient extraction and processing methodologies. Rob Fia, Icon president and CEO, brings to the company more than 17…

FridayMar 01, 2019 11:13 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) High-Yielding Hemp Projects Blossom as ‘Green Industry’ Set to Thrive in 2019

Global hemp retail sales totaled $3.7 billion in 2018, on track to reach $5.7 billion by 2020 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp, CBD-based products, now allows farmers to plant industrial hemp nationwide Cultivation of hemp at Scio, Oregon, project site to begin in early 2019 for an extended growing season MCOA’s wholly owned subsidiary, hempSMART, brings high quality, branded CBD-based products to consumers through an affiliate marketing program Market opportunities for the hemp-based cannabidiol (“CBD”) product industry in the U.S. are many and growing now that hemp is legally protected following passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in December. Innovative…

FridayMar 01, 2019 10:40 am

Will Cannabis Concentrates Become More Popular Than Flower?

Cannabis concentrates have been around for many years in the unregulated market. But the different types of concentrates were really limited. That has changed a lot in recent years with the rise of the emerging legal cannabis industry. Now cannabis consumers can find all types of concentrates at legal dispensaries, from shatter to vape pen cartridges. Why has flower been more popular historically compared to concentrates? Cannabis flower has reigned supreme for many years, which is understandable. Flower doesn't involve anything other than cultivation, harvest, and curing for it to be ready for consumption (unless you're juicing fresh flower). Getting…

FridayMar 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization Movement Gets First Victory

An effort to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire has scored its first major victory as the House has passed a legalization bill. House Bill 481 got 209 votes while 147 lawmakers voted against the bill. The bill seeks to make it legal for people aged 21 and above to grow and possess cannabis for recreational use. The possession limit has been placed at an ounce. The bill also outlaws the sale of the marijuana grown by individuals. In its place, regulated retail businesses will be allowed to operate within the state. The bill also imposes a $30 tax on each…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Federal Reserve Boss Asks Congress for Clarity on Cannabis Banking

Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, has asked the federal government to provide clarification on matters of banking services for the cannabis industry. Powell made these comments while addressing the Finance Committee of the U.S. Senate. He was referring to the difficulties that financial institutions face as they wish to serve cannabis businesses in states that have legalized the substance, but those same institutions feel hamstrung by federal banking laws that still regard marijuana as an illegal substance. It is not just banks and credit unions that are in this difficult position. Even supervisors and regulators face the…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 2:44 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Maintains Lofty Growth Expectations for 2019

The Green Organic Dutchman is building on a series of agreements to scale up its cannabis production operations in Canada, Jamaica, Europe and Latin America The Company’s first crop goes on sale soon to an exclusive loyalty group of patients and investors The Dutchman’s production strategy envisions 80,000 kilograms of cultivation by the end of this year en route to 219,000-kilogram buildout by 2021 The company’s focus is on a premium organic brand built to high standards of environmental friendliness Canada’s prime mover efforts to legalize the use of cannabis nationwide, not only as a medicinal substance but also as…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 2:06 pm

Tinley Beverage Company (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) Provides Pure-Play Access to the Cannabis-Infused Beverage Market

Tinley Beverage Company is the first public company to market with cannabis-infused beverages that authentically mirror popular liquors, without the alcohol content With a sole focus on THC-infused beverages and operations in the U.S.’s largest beverage market (and cannabis market), Tinley represents an efficient, pure-play vehicle for investing in the growth of the burgeoning cannabis beverage sector Working in collaboration with a California-based tequila formulator, Los Angeles-based Tinley Beverage Company (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) has developed a line of ready-made, alcohol-free, cannabis-infused beverages that are made with authentic extracts, ethers, flavors and spices that are found in the world’s favorite…