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ThursdayJun 07, 2018 9:00 am

Diversity Leads to Growth in Flourishing Cannabinoid Industries

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis industry is about more than medicine and recreational drugs. Whether selling hemp-derived textile and construction products or providing resources to support cannabis growers, companies are now accessing the market in a variety of ways. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is developing hemp-based wellness products and cultivating industrial hemp on a large scale in Canada and the United States. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is selling hydroponic equipment to legal cannabis growers and has recently made a significant acquisition in this area. Cronos Group, Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) has used its…

TuesdayJun 05, 2018 12:13 pm

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) Expanding into Biosciences with a Focus on Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

EVIO Biosciences Division will research and develop new medical cannabis therapies New division will be headed by the company’s chief science officer, Dr. Anthony Smith EVIO CEO and co-founder to present at key microcap investor conference As an established leader in cannabis testing in the United States and Canada, EVIO Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) is more familiar than most with the knowns and unknowns of medical cannabis. The company is now maximizing its technical know-how and experience by expanding into the research and development of cannabis-based medicines. In a press release issued on May 24, EVIO unveiled the launch of its…

TuesdayJun 05, 2018 11:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expands Patent Portfolio, Announces Exercise of 450,000 Existing Warrants

LXRP, a drug delivery platform innovator, has been awarded two new patent grants in the U.S. and expects three more from Australia Company already has more than 40 patent awards or applications from 40 countries globally; it is preparing new patent application filings and predicts more patent awards this year LXRP received $63,000 from the exercise of 450,000 warrants previously granted to third parties Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is growing its patent portfolio with two more patent grants in the U.S., predicting three more from Australia, and it is currently preparing new patent application filings as it…

MondayJun 04, 2018 2:23 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Leverages Big Data to Secure Cannabis Pipeline

Blockchain-based genetic registration process provides verification security for growers and consumers alike Global cannabis market projected to reach $31.4 billion by 2021 WeedMD becomes first Canadian Licensed Producer to adopt BLOCKStrain’s technology As the legal cannabis market continues to develop, concerns about ensuring transparency and quality control for the growing number of medicinal and recreational drug products sold to consumers continue to drive a necessary breed of entrepreneurship required to legitimize the industry. BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has emerged as an innovative leader in the quality control arena, releasing its proprietary supply chain management platform as a secure means…

MondayJun 04, 2018 11:49 am

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) Expands Footprint to Los Angeles

Demand for accredited cannabis testing in California is at an all-time high Company enters long-term lease in the heart of Los Angeles Strategically positioned to capitalize on the largest market place in the United States State mandated testing for California’s cannabis industry will allow only lab-tested cannabis products to be sold by licensed retailers beginning on July 1. There is a high probability that there won’t be enough labs in California to keep up with the testing requirements. This is positive news for existing labs, as demand will be high and possibly max out their capacity, creating a surge in…

FridayJun 01, 2018 12:38 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Announces Hiring of Field Manager, Facility Secured for New Brunswick Hemp Project

Joint venture project with Global Hemp Group Inc., an industrial hemp company based out of Canada New field manager has extensive experience in agriculture, strong ties with the farming community Contracts signed initially with four farmers who have already started seeding a 125-acre industrial hemp crop The industrial hemp project in northeast New Brunswick, Canada, is now underway following the hiring of a fulltime agrologist and field manager and the initial signing of four farmers, innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) announced in a recent press release with joint venture partner Global Hemp Group,…

FridayJun 01, 2018 12:03 pm

NUGL Inc. (NUGL) is “One to Watch”

First search engine and online directory offering cannabis metasearch with equal and unbiased search results Uniquely developed cannabis database platform refuses paid placement listings or preferential outside reviews, delivering organic, honest results that complement cannabis companies, services and users NUGL’s Brand-to-Shop connections offer a simple way to verify cannabis brand retailers providing brands, strains, shops and services closest to the consumer Serving international markets with no geographic limitations with a cutting-edge technology that features first-to-market technology NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL) is a search engine and online directory for the marijuana industry. NUGL’s database includes listings for dispensaries, strains, doctors, lawyers,…

ThursdayMay 31, 2018 2:01 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Subsidiary Expands Sales Force to Grow Division’s Domestic Revenues

ChineseInvestors.com is the foremost financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors The company provides premier, real-time market commentary, analysis and educational services in the Chinese language ChineseInvestors.com’s wholly owned subsidiary is ChineseHempOil.com, Inc. California-based ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) operates the foremost financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors. A fintech company, ChineseInvestors.com provides online financial information in Chinese language character sets. This includes traditional and simplified character sets. This financial information is for the Chinese population in the United States and around the world. The company’s subscriber base includes free as well as paying members, mainly located in the United States and…

ThursdayMay 31, 2018 1:12 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) is Growing

Online state-of-the-art financial service serving the medical cannabis and banking industries is growing Company has now acquired Colorado-licensed SpeedyGrow and organic soil accelerator SpeedyVeg REFG has also acquired two marijuana strains from the strains’ creator, with plans for more growth Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is a state-of-the-art financial services company serving the medical cannabis and banking industries. The company brought to market the first and only comprehensive card processing operation of its kind. This innovative system tracks sales and tax collection, eliminates the need to deal in cash-only transactions, offers online enrollment and empowers businesses with an advanced…

ThursdayMay 31, 2018 12:31 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Eyes Future Uplisting to OTCQB Venture Market

ETST issues new audio press release regarding its audits, Form 10, financing plans and fully reporting status ETST has started 2017 fiscal year audit, which is required, along with the approved Form 10, to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market Biotech company is focused on developing medical devices for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields and marketing its high-grade line of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) recently released an audio press release discussing its future financial plans and its previously announced completion of audits and Form 10 submission, which could lead to an uplisting to the OTCQB…