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FridayMar 22, 2019 12:34 pm

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Raises Profile of hempSMART Subsidiary, Plans International Expansion

MCOA wants to extend its CBD-infused hempSMART brand into Asia and Europe using capital raised from the sale of common stock March launch of hempSMART in the U.K. kicks off planned entry of the brand into Europe hempSMART campaign in U.S. includes participating in high-level events such as the Super Bowl and pre-Academy Awards festivities Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is raising the profile of its hempSMART subsidiary in the United States and is planning an expansion of the brand into Asia and Europe. The company intends to use $10 million in new capital that it plans to…

FridayMar 22, 2019 11:39 am

The Flowr Corporation’s (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Medical Cannabis Products are Now Available on Shoppers Drug Mart’s Online Store

Shoppers Drug Mart is now the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowrRx products The agreement between Flowr Corporation and Shoppers Drug Mart is expected to solidify Flowr’s leading position in the Canadian medicinal cannabis market Flowr is already a leader in terms of high yields and low production costs – two factors that are proving to be determining for the success of cannabis companies FlowrRX products by The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) are now available for purchase through the Shoppers Drug Mart online medical cannabis platform, as the company announced on March 18, 2019 (http://cnw.fm/IA9Pi). The two companies confirmed…

FridayMar 22, 2019 10:12 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Celebrates Successes as it Explores Cannabis Opportunities

Canada’s phased legalization of recreational-use cannabis highlights unfolding opportunities in the cannabis space ChineseInvestors.com is continuing to build its presence in the cannabis space while pressing its advantage among Chinese-speaking consumers The company is pursuing the possibility of a Nasdaq IPO for its cannabis industry subsidiary later this year, and it’s also contemplating a move to the NYSE or Nasdaq Small Cap Market Company recently appointed Patrick Leung as its new CFO Chinese language investor education service provider ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is flying high as it explores Canada’s unfolding opportunities for the cannabis retail space and the possibility of…

FridayMar 22, 2019 9:50 am

Kyle Kushman: Legendary Cannabis Grower Teaches His Craft

If you’re familiar with legendary cannabis growers, then maybe you’ve heard of Kyle Kushman. Over a span of 30 years, he’s gone from underground cannabis dealer to closet grower and ultimately, a world-renowned cannabis cultivator and plant nutrient expert with his company Vegamatrix. As the legal cannabis industry continues to find itself, Kushman’s skills and knowledge around this plant are in ever-increasing demand. And for good reason. Kushman knows how to grow some of the best cannabis around. “The first plants I ever grew, the buds were the size of 12-ounce soda cans, and I was literally thinking to myself:…

FridayMar 22, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Is Thailand Ready for Cannabis Legalization?

A drafting committee in the Thai Legislative Assembly is working on a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. However, many people are wondering whether the country is ready for this move. An analysis of the factors on the ground shows that the road to legalization has a lot going for it while some obstacles remain, as explored in the discussion below. Why It May Be Time for Legalization A long history of cannabis use. Cannabis had been used for centuries in Thailand before it was outlawed in 1934. Laborers had for long used it to relax their sore muscles…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Pennsylvania Senators Seek Cosponsors for Cannabis Legalization Bill

Two senators in Pennsylvania have drafted a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, and they are now seeking cosponsors for their initiative. State Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) have drafted the bill that reads like a dream come true for any marijuana advocate. The bill intends to allow adults who are 21 or older to grow a maximum of six mature cannabis plants at home for their own use. Home delivery of marijuana and its products will also be legal if the bill is enacted. While it would be illegal to consume cannabis in…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 12:23 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Focusing on Innovative Products in the Cannabis Edibles Space

Plus Products creates cannabis edibles using extracts The company focuses on making safe and delicious cannabis products Plus Products is concentrating on growth via acquisitions and product expansion Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) creates safe and flavorful cannabis food products. The company focuses on producing edibles using extracts to ensure compliant, dosable, appetizing products that provide a consistent cannabis experience. A chef from a Michelin-starred restaurant, an Ivy League chemist and food manufacturing experts founded Plus Products. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company’s team now includes an impressive roster of professional chefs, chemists, food-manufacturing experts, engineers, machinists,…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 10:56 am

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Closes $1.8 Million Private Placement, Will Use Funding to Build Out Manufacturing Capability

Private placement closed at $1.8 million, higher than the initial target of $1.75 million Proceeds will be used to develop and enhance Wildflower’s manufacturing capability in Washington State; this development will give the company a better chance to address the growing market demand for its products Over the years, Wildflower has established a solid distribution network across the U.S., and the company also registered significant growth through its direct-to-consumer online store Vancouver-based cannabis company Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) recently announced that it has closed a previously detailed placement of units at a price of C$0.54 per unit.…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 9:19 am

One Thing All Cannabis Growers Must Consider

As more states and countries come online with their medical or adult-use cannabis laws, demand is proving to be nearly insatiable in many areas with cultivators struggling to keep supplies up. Canada ran out of cannabis within days after first opening legal sales. Same with Nevada. Essentially, legal cannabis is proving to be an extremely valuable agricultural commodity. Same goes for the hemp variety as well. One could go on at length about all the benefits of cannabis – from medicinal to industrial – and as more people discover these benefits, demand will continue to accelerate. However, setting up these…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 9:00 am

Staggering Growth Predicted for CBD Industry as Impact of Farm Bill Seen

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Following the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD sales have continued their massive growth in the United States and beyond. Cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in cannabis, has seen a huge growth in sales over the past few years. CBD can be derived from hemp, and the passing of a new farm bill in the States makes this form of cultivation legal at a federal level. This forms part of wider growth in the cannabis market, as companies expand their operations in North America and even beyond. Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile)…