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ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 1:53 pm

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Promotes Brand During Super Bowl and Hollywood Events

February events have and will continue to provide the company with opportunities to increase its recognition amid Super Bowl and pre-Academy Awards gatherings Marijuana Company of America Inc. upgraded its market tier to the OTCQB Venture Exchange in December The company is aggressively pursuing a strategy of building a following for its hemp products by marketing to celebrities and pro athletes Amid the rise of the cannabis industry and the high degree of attention that consumers and investors alike are paying to the varied applications of the plant and its derivatives, Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is raising…

ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 1:03 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Continued Fiery Run Rate in Latest Fiscal Quarter

Company announced 359 percent revenue increase for Q2 2019 Supreme has expanded domestic distribution to eight Canadian provinces Company simplified trading in the U.S. with DTC eligibility Now that The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) has released the results of its operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018 (Q2 2019), it’s apparent that there’s more than meets the eye with ticker symbol ‘FIRE’. With revenues for the quarter climbing to a fiery run rate of $20.6 million, the company is now one of the top-eight publicly traded Canadian licensed producers. Its Q2 2019 revenue…

ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 12:27 pm

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Expands Distribution of Cannabidiol Line in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Practitioner Spaces

ETST signs agreements for CannaBiz Deals and Desert Sun Distribution to sell its CBD line ETST expands sales team as it looks into product placement in health food stores, large chains and other establishments Company is launching a white-label initiative to enable other marketers to rebrand its full-spectrum cannabinoids line Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, as well as medical devices and hemp CBD products, is working to expand its product distribution through agreements with CannaBiz Deals and Desert Sun Distribution. The agreements outline distribution rights for ETST to sell…

ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 11:39 am

Growth Plans for The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Include Harvesting, Selling Premium Cannabis Seeds and Clones

Production of more than 3.2 million high-quality cannabis clones is expected once initial cultivation facility is complete Global cannabis market projected to reach nearly $155 billion by 2025 Expanded sales license from Health Canada received, permitting sale of genetic material The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products, plans to expand its product line by selling a selection of its premium, high-quality cannabis in clone and seed form to customers both at home and abroad. Company Co-CEO Tom Flow announced the venture in a news release that highlights Flowr’s emphasis on growing only…

ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 9:00 am

Vertical Integration Offers Profit Potential within Growing Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis industry continues its impressive growth, acquisitions are leading to greater vertical integration. Companies within the cannabis sector are acquiring other organizations to benefit from valuable specialist knowledge and skills. Such deals allow vertically integrated value chains, as have also been applied in industries such as coffee production. This comes amid wider growth in the sector, which is drawing substantial outside investment. Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) is following the vertically integrated model, having recently acquired a company specializing in cannabis processing machinery. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is expanding its Canadian production facilities…

ThursdayFeb 14, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Consolidation Starts Taking Shape in the US Cannabis Industry

Like any emerging industry, the cannabis industry has reached that time when consolidation starts taking place. Several reasons have made such a step inevitable. First, way too many businesses rush to get licences in each state that legalizes recreational or medical marijuana. Not all those businesses that open are likely to succeed, so it is only logical that the ones not doing well get gobbled up by those that are having a better run in the market. Secondly, too many companies in a restricted marketplace trigger a rush to the bottom. The different pricing models adopted to get an edge…

WednesdayFeb 13, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – North Dakota Considers Amendments to Improve Access to Medical Marijuana

As North Dakota inches closer to making medical marijuana available to residents, a number of proposals have been brought before the legislature in order to make it easier for patients to access the drug once it becomes available. One of the most important proposals being considered seeks to include physician assistants among the medical professionals that can certify patients who need medical marijuana cards. The current law only permits advanced practice nurses and physicians to certify patients. Adding physician assistants to this list would give patients a wider scope of professionals that they can contact for a recommendation. Another major…

WednesdayFeb 13, 2019 2:37 pm

6 Things That All Cannabis Entrepreneurs Should Know

If you are an aspiring or current cannabis entrepreneur there are many things that you need to know. Some of those things are very specific to the area of cannabis, while other things are generally applicable to everyone. Below are a handful of things that all cannabis entrepreneurs, from the aspiring to the extremely successful, need to always be mindful of. #1) You are a part of history and under the microscope Cannabis is clearly the most popular and intriguing thing on the planet right now. People have always consumed cannabis, but in recent years cannabis has gone mainstream. The…

WednesdayFeb 13, 2019 11:06 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) to Execute Clinical Studies on Oral Forms of Nicotine Delivery Using DehydraTECH

LXRP’s DehydraTECH research funded by a partner that will provide $1 million, with an option for millions more LXRP subsidiary Lexaria Nicotine LLC recently entered a definitive investment agreement to receive R&D funding in exchange for equity and licensing rights In exchange, partner received minority equity interest in the subsidiary Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) will conduct a comprehensive series of clinical studies on oral forms of nicotine delivery utilizing its DehydraTECH absorption platform. Under an investment agreement by its wholly owned subsidiary, Lexaria Nicotine LLC, a partner will provide $1 million toward research on nicotine consumer products…

WednesdayFeb 13, 2019 10:40 am

Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTC: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) Joins Global Energy Efficiency Marketplace with Smartmax Smart Technology Offering

Smartmax offers customers the best in energy efficiency technology and is designed to lower energy costs and increase savings The company was recently named the seventh-fastest growing startup in Canada by Canadian Business and Maclean’s Kontrol has partnered with licensed producers in the cannabis industry to provide assistance with energy efficiency Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTC: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8), a leader in the energy efficiency sector, has joined the global marketplace with its latest Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology, aptly named Smartmax Energy Gateway. This intuitive technology will allow Kontrol Energy to meet demands for commercial, multi-residential and hospitality…