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WednesdayOct 17, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Facebook Lifts Ban on Marijuana Searches Ahead of Canadian Cannabis Legalization

While the U.S. customs authorities may be unsure about how to respond once recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada, social media giant Facebook has taken the step to stop preventing search results from showing in case a user is looking for cannabis pages, articles and organizations, among other kinds of related content. Facebook has been filtering out any search results connected to cannabis for more than a year. This action was in line with the platform’s rules that barred illegal products and substances from being traded or trafficked using the platform. That is now bound to change as Facebook users…

TuesdayOct 16, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Walmart Canada Considers Selling Cannabis-Based Products

The Canadian branch of Walmart Inc. has revealed that it is thinking about including cannabis-based products on its shelves. This announcement makes Walmart the first major retailer to express interest in participating in the cannabis industry. Other major companies from the U.S. to show interest in the Canadian cannabis industry were from the beverage and alcohol industry (Coca Cola and Constellation Brands). Just how free are these companies when it comes to making decisions about getting involved in the cannabis industry? Market sentiment may be forcing their hand as was seen when Pepsi Cola shares dipped on the stock exchange…

TuesdayOct 16, 2018 11:28 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Completes Establishment of Four Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

Lexaria’s technology changes the manner in which edible cannabinoids enter the body The company out-licenses its DehydraTECH drug delivery platform Lexaria recently announced the creation of four wholly owned subsidiaries A research-driven company, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is the only company globally that has been awarded a patent for the improved delivery of all cannabinoids. It has developed and out-licenses its DehydraTECH technology – a drug delivery platform. This technology is a complementary layer that works with other research and development being conducted on cannabinoids and, as such, is an enabling technology, not a competing one. Lexaria…

TuesdayOct 16, 2018 11:05 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (CIIX) CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. Developed its CBD Hemp-Infused Rice Wine with ‘Hemp Enthusiasts’ in Mind

CIIX’s wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., focuses on benefits of new wine; it has attributed sales gains to hemp oil and alcoholic beverages Life longevity is key issue in its marketing strategy; rice wine is a diet staple in town of Bama, China, which has one of the highest ratios in the world of centenarians-to-general population Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, noted in a news release that the company had significant growth in its latest fiscal year, largely due to surging hemp oil and alcoholic beverage product sales ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CIIX) CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., a…

TuesdayOct 16, 2018 10:44 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Taking It to the Next Level with New Hire as Cannabis Job Market Expands

Appointment of new board member with expertise in finance Company is preparing to uplist to a national exchange BudHire subsidiary to offer staffing services to cannabis industry Retail initiatives continue under “Pure Organix” brand The appointment of Alan Tran to the board of directors of Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) augurs well for the company’s fortunes, because it is an action that’s likely to be replicated across the cannabis industry. A report in Forbes (http://cnw.fm/70IvM) titled ‘Marijuana is the Fastest-Growing Job Category, Top Recruiting CEO Says’ shows that those forces are already in play. Now that 31 states and Washington, DC…

TuesdayOct 16, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canada May Not Have Enough Cannabis to Meet Demand Upon Legalization

It is just a matter of hours before recreational marijuana is legalized in Canada but researchers are suggesting that the country may not have enough marijuana on the shelves to meet the demand for it. Researchers based at the University of Waterloo and their counterparts at C.D. Howe Institute warned that many people who may want to celebrate legalization with a joint may be unable to do so due to the limited capacity of cannabis suppliers to meet the expected demand. The researchers revealed that the current suppliers may only be in position to meet between 30 percent and 60…

MondayOct 15, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Poll Shows 62 Percent of Americans Favor Marijuana Decriminalization

A recent poll conducted by Pew Research Center shows that 62 percent of all Americans want cannabis to be legalized. The findings are in line with previous polls which have been showing an increase in the number of citizens who favor marijuana legalization. A total of 1,754 adults were interviewed by phone and their responses showed the highest support for decriminalization since Pew Research Center started conducting yearly polls about the sentiments of citizens regarding marijuana. This increased support may have been fueled by the legalization of pot in several states as well as D.C. However, the rate at which…

MondayOct 15, 2018 1:52 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Managing Supply and Demand from Seed to Sale

Mobile hemp and CBD extraction labs anticipated to deploy later this month Green continues to update to FinCEN-compliance in real-time, providing dispensaries with options previously unavailable Local news station in Grand Junction, Colorado, featured company’s efforts in CBD extraction and provided tour of facility Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), known for its state-of-the-art Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, is working from the ground up to serve the cannabis industry. The company has expanded its services to participate within the hemp and cannabis industries at strategic levels. This includes providing a proprietary, organic soil nutrient and mobile CBD extraction labs to…

MondayOct 15, 2018 1:13 pm

NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Caters to On-the-Go Lifestyle of 420 Community with Timely User Feedback, Inspired Updates

NUGL’s cannabis search app exceeding expectations for user sign-ups and mobile app downloads, outperforming industry standards NUGL mobile app downloads increased by approximately 280 percent, with follower increase nearing 400 percent Expansion of NUGL’s development team will boost software development features inspired by 420 community feedback NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL), the cannabis industry’s new standard of technology, is poised to deliver even more options to the 420 community with a major update to its popular iOS app, available on the Apple Store, and its Android app, available on Google Play. True to the company’s word, the update reflects the wants,…

MondayOct 15, 2018 12:50 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Focusing on Premium Grade Cannabis Products and Cannabis Cultivation Systems

Green Hygienics’ emphasis is on providing medical and recreational cannabis consumers with the industry’s best products The company has extensive expertise in indoor horticulture and vertical farming Green Hygienics recently announced the acquisition of the Canna Brands portfolio Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN), based in Nevada, is establishing itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems. The company’s aim is to provide medical and recreational consumers with the best possible product and experience. A full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company, Green Hygienics is focusing on the high-end medical and adult-use recreational markets. The company’s business model…

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