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MondayNov 19, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – First Cannabis Restaurant in the UK Set to Open

A restaurant that will offer meals infused with cannabis is due to open in the UK on December 1. The vegetarian and vegan dishes served at this Brighton restaurant will be infused with CBD compounds extracted from the cannabis plant. The Canna Kitchen aims at changing the way people look at marijuana. The range of vegan and vegetarian dishes infused with CBD will show that marijuana isn’t just for recreational use. The restaurant wants to show the different fragrances, flavors, therapeutic and nutritional benefits inherent in the cannabis plant. However, a client will first place an order to have his…

FridayNov 16, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Tech Firms Gear Up For Cannabis Legalization Benefits

The legalization of cannabis in Canada has opened the door for different tech companies to cash in on the new opportunities presented by the cannabis industry. Several companies are testing or offering tech products and the consumers are loving those products. Lobo Genetics is one such Toronto-based tech company that has a bright future if the preliminary interest in its latest product is anything to go by. The company makes a handheld genetic testing device which only requires the user to take a swab from his or her mouth in order to assess whether that individual will metabolize THC (the…

FridayNov 16, 2018 12:02 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Gets ‘Buy’ Rating from Top Investment Bank

Canaccord Genuity initiates coverage of TGOD with C$7.00 price target TGOD expands international footprint to 17 countries with joint venture In Mexico Appoints new CFO, strengthens marketing and compliance with senior appointments Canaccord Genuity has turned bullish on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), and its reasons are set out in an initiation report. The Canadian producer of organic cannabis is set for international expansion, say analysts from the investment bank’s research division. They have initiated coverage with a “Speculative Buy” rating and a price target of C$7.00 ($5.40), which is almost double the present value…

FridayNov 16, 2018 11:07 am

Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Launches Distribution of New Products, Announces Q1 2019 Revenues

Supreme Cannabis Company announces record revenues of $5.14 million for Q1 2019 Company boosts product offerings with coast-to-coast High-End Cannabis line of recreational cannabis Supreme Cannabis continues to build on supply agreements, including first international entry for medical cannabis oil distribution Company boosts profile with acquisition of strategic communications firm Bayfield Strategy, Inc. As the market for cannabis products and recreational marijuana begins to catch fire following Canada’s nationwide full-use legalization of the plant, Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), operating through wholly owned subsidiary 7ACRES, has positioned itself to provide premium High-End Cannabis coast-to-coast while…

FridayNov 16, 2018 10:46 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Leverages MJ Biz Con Event for Visibility and Investor Traction

CIIX announces an official media partnership with Marijuana Business Daily for its flagship event, MJ Biz Con ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. leveraging MJ Biz Con visibility to enhance investor community traction CIIX CEO sees a positive growth outlook for 2019 in the industrial hemp cannabidiol product line ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) has grown to be a leading financial information website targeting Chinese investors in the U.S. and elsewhere. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on providing real-time market analysis, commentary and education-related services. In addition, CIIX offers consultative services aimed at small private companies, advertising services and public relations support products. The…

FridayNov 16, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why Michigan May Have Decided to Levy Lower Cannabis Taxes

Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana in the recent mid-term elections and the state is now one of those with the lowest tax rates for cannabis. Didn’t Michigan need the revenue marijuana can bring? Was it playing for higher stakes? Several arguments can explain why Michigan chose the path it took. First could have been concerns about the black market. The tax policy implemented by any state that legalizes marijuana influences whether consumers keep buying from the black market or switch to the legal product. Michigan seems to have learnt from the pioneer states that legalized cannabis first. California has some…

ThursdayNov 15, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Employers Meet to Discuss Cannabis Legalization Implications

The cannabis forum of the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) met last month to discuss the workplace implications of cannabis legalization. The forum speakers and participants raised some issues that all employers need to think about as they adjust to the new reality in the country. The first issue related to the medical cover provided to employees. Employers were asked to think about how they would respond if employees filed claims for medical cannabis benefits. Does the law compel the employer to provide such cover, or it is left to employers to decide whether to provide those benefits? The second…

ThursdayNov 15, 2018 11:21 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Leverages Cultivation Skill and R&D Alliance to Boost Earnings Potential

The Flowr Corporation’s stock is rated as a ‘Speculative Buy’ in expectation of above-average profit margins and significant growth Flowr fulfilled orders from three provinces on-time and in-full in advance of October 17 and is preparing re-stocking shipments Investment in a 50,000 square foot cannabis R&D facility expected to keep the company on the cutting edge of cultivation productivity and quality The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) is a Canada-based licensed producer of premium cannabis products. The company invests heavily in its cultivation and R&D teams and facilities in order to produce premium and ultra-premium cannabis that provides a consistent consumer…

ThursdayNov 15, 2018 10:35 am

Rising Hydroponics Company Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Reaps Benefits of Smart Investments and Strategic Market Maneuvers

Recently completed $40 million acquisition of Sky Unlimited, LLC in an effort to diversify Demand for hydroponically grown plants greater than ever Early and healthy investment in hemp solidifies company’s position as a leader in the industry As hydroponic and cultivation sectors are evolving from home operators to larger commercial cultivators, one company is making strides to stay ahead of the industry curve. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a leading publicly traded hydroponics and restaurant supply company, recently acquired Sky Unlimited, LLC in a move aimed at staying abreast of market trends, diversifying its brands and broadening its global reach. Sugarmade,…

ThursdayNov 15, 2018 9:58 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc.’s (GRYN) Rebranded Cannagram Services a Key Platform for Growth Strategy in the Premium Cannabis Industry

Advanced financial and communications are offered by Cannagram Services to the cannabis industry; the platform is expected to position GRYN for vertical expansion and increased exposure Cannagram Services is one of three brands acquired in the Canna Brands Portfolio; others are Myijuana, a sales generating portal, and CoursePro Academy, an educational destination Long term, GRYN plans to expand its IP portfolio of brands first domestically, then globally, as a suite of products that will establish the company as a leader in the premium grade cannabis market Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) eyes its rebranded Cannagram Services as a vital…