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UAE Softens Drug Laws For Travelers With THC-based products
DUBAI— The United Arab Emirates has relaxed penalties for travelers who arrive in the country with THC-based products, the main intoxicant in cannabis. Famous for their harsh drug laws, the new law announced Sunday, says people caught carrying food, drinks and other items with cannabis (THC-based products) into the country will no longer land in ...
Harborside Announces Business Combination with Urbn Leaf and Loudpack Creating StateHouse Holdings
OAKLAND, Calif. - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire UL Holdings Inc., a California cannabis retailer with a dominant position in Southern California, and LPF JV Corporation, a manufacturer, cultivator and distributor of award-winning cannabis brands in California. Following completion of ...
EAS Welcomes Maged Sharaf, Ph.D. as Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - EAS Consulting Group pleased to welcome Maged Sharaf, Ph.D. to the management team. As Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services, he will be responsible for managing and providing label review and claims substantiation consulting services for conventional foods, animal foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics. In addition, he will oversee client ...
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Issues Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), the multi-state operator (MSO) in the United States, announced the publication of its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The Report contains standard disclosures from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards, The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) as well as the United ...
EVIO, Inc. Announced Blockchain Partnership with Chroma Signet
HENDERSON, Nev. - EVIO, Inc. (OTC: EVIO) announced that the company will offer its customers blockchain verification services for cannabis, hemp, CBD and related products in partnership with Chroma Signet. Chroma Signet has developed a platform that allows cannabis and hemp companies to safeguard their products with fast, reliable product authentication and associated labels. EVIO ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of NuLeaf Naturals
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (NASDAQ: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks and mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced, that further to its press release dated November 22, 2021, the Company has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in NuLeaf Naturals, LLC ("NuLeaf") for US$31,240,000, and ...
Numinus Develops Proprietary Psychedelic Tests with New Toxicity and Potency Scans
VANCOUVER, BC - Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSXV: NUMI), a company psychedelics-focused mental healthcare, announced novel, proprietary methods for psychedelic mushroom compound screening. The testing, which was developed and validated in-house, will be available as part of its service offerings for third-party clients and used for evidence-based conversations with the regulators. As a company focused in ...
Operators Roll Out Huawei MetaAAU to Improve 5G Network Performance and Energy Efficiency
SHENZHEN, China - Shortly after its launch, three Chinese operators have already deployed Huawei MetaAAU — a comprehensive 5G solution — in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Xiamen. This enthusiasm highlights the product's advantages in terms of user experience at reduced energy costs. To date, over 1.5 million 5G base stations have been deployed globally, and ...
Curaleaf Expands Retail Presence in Florida with Grand Opening of Spring Hill Dispensary
WAKEFIELD, Mass., - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) , an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced the opening of Curaleaf Spring Hill, the Company's 113th dispensary nationwide and its 38th in the sunshine state. The new Spring Hill location at 4287 Mariner Blvd. is the Company's fifth dispensary to open ...
Cannaponics Partners with New Age Nanotech to Launch Cannabis Products with Solutech™
COLLIE, Western Australia and NEW YORK - Cannaponics Limited "Cannaponics", a licensed medicinal cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and research company, announced a licensing partnership with New Age Nanotech, a provider of the clinically-backed drug delivery technology for cannabinoids, called Solutech™. According to the terms of the agreement, the license allows for product development and commercialization of ...
Tokyo Smoke and Uber Eats form innovative partnership to offer cannabis online order and pickup in Canada
Toronto - A delivery network company, Tokyo Smoke, cannabis retailer, and Uber Canada (NYSE: UBER) have announced an exclusive partnership to provide a new way to order cannabis in Ontario. Beginning today, Uber Eats has created a dedicated section on its digital marketplace for Tokyo Smoke's virtual stores. Consumers can place orders from Tokyo Smoke's ...
John Hunt Joins GemmaCert as Director of Sales for North America
TEL AVIV, Israel - GemmaCert Ltd., a provider of cannabis diagnostics solutions, announced that industry veteran John Hunt is joining the company as Director of Sales for North America. John will head sales execution in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and will help execute the company's strategy moving forward. John has been in the ...
High Tide Continues Expansion With Acquisition of Colorado Based NuLeaf Naturals
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FRA: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, is pleased to announce that it is taking another step towards solidifying itself as a major player within the global marketplace for hemp-derived CBD products, by entering into a definitive agreement ...
Thailand Establishes the International Medical Cannabis Research Center
BANGKOK - Thailand's Public Health Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RxLeaf World Medica on establishing the International Medical Cannabis Research Center. The latest movement is a part of Thailand's plan to be a world-class cannabis production and development hub. The center aims to be a knowledge hub for genetic research on ...
Canopy Growth Announced Changes to Executive Management Team
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a diversified cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, announced strategic changes to its Executive Management Committee. Effective immediately, Mike Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Rade Kovacevic, President and Chief Product Officer will be stepping down from their respective roles on ...
Village Farms International Reports that Delta, BC Cannabis and Produce Operations Continue as Usual Following Severe Weather Conditions
VANCOUVER, BC - Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) reported that the Delta, British Columbia operations of both Pure Sunfarms (cannabis) and Village Farms Fresh (produce) have not incurred any disruption from the severe weather recently experienced in the region and, to date, continue to operate as usual. A previous "State of Emergency" ...
Tyler Robson of The Valens Company Honored as Recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® for 2021
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced that Tyler Robson, CEO, Chair and Co-Founder of The Valens Company has been selected as a recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40® for 2021. Canada's Top 40 Under 40® is an annual leadership award that recognizes exceptional ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Completes Strategic Acquisition of Galaxie Brands Corporation
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a producer of certified organically grown cannabis, announced that further to its news release dated November 1, 2021, it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and shares of Galaxie Brands Corporation. "This is an exciting day for both TGOD's and ...
Rove Enters the Massachusetts Cannabis Market with Award-winning Vapes
BOSTON–This month, legacy cannabis manufacturer Rove has launched its cannabis products into dispensaries across Massachusetts, from Boston to Springfield. Produced locally, six Black Box vape SKUs are now available, including High Times Massachusetts Cup award-winner Skywalker, with another seven SKUs launching this winter. In 2022, Rove will also launch live resin, infused pre-rolls and other award-winning products into the Massachusetts market. ...
Germany Will Legalize Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis
BERLIN– Germany's incoming coalition government agreed to legalize cannabis as their new coalition government continue to hash out their plans for forming the new German government. The coalition partners plan to keep cannabis tightly regulated, but this paves the way for the development of wealthy Germany into the largest, single commercial market for adult-use cannabis ...
Psychedelic Psilocybin Could Cut Cravings in Alcoholics
NEW YORK–Alcohol is a scourge on humanity. Alcohol accounts for about 3 million deaths worldwide annually, and there are few approved drugs to treat alcohol use disorder. Along comes Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has drawn interest as a potential remedy for the disorder in Germany. Their findings were reported in the journal Science ...
Elevate Holistics Simplifies Access to Medical Marijuana
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Elevate Holistics, a solution provider in the medical marijuana industry, has launched a new platform to simplify the process of obtaining a medical marijauna card. "Until now, people looking to obtain a medical marijuana card have had to go through an unnecessarily confusing process," said Stephen Stearman, CEO of Elevate Holistics. ...
Pet Releaf Partners with Alphagreen to Launch Pet CBD Product in Europe
DENVER - Pet Releaf, the animal health brand, has announced its European expansion with Alphagreen, the health and wellness e-commerce platform. For the first time, consumers across the Alphagreen e-talier shopping channel in Europe will be able to shop for pet health and wellness CBD products from Pet Releaf. All of the Pet Releaf CBD ...
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. Announced Distribution Agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for Curaleaf Hemp and Select CBD
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer CBD and hemp products, announced that it has signed a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, distributor of beverage alcohol. The Agreement will bring Curaleaf's lineup of products from their eponymous Hemp and Select CBD product ...
Green Scientific Labs Management Group, LLC Reports Ownership of Securities of Green Scientific Labs Holdings Inc.
TORONTO - On November 15, 2021, Green Scientific Labs Holdings Inc. (formerly Prominex Resource Corp.) completed a reverse takeover transaction pursuant to which the Company acquired Green Scientific Labs, LLC. In connection with the RTO, the class A subordinate voting shares of the Company have been conditionally approved for listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange ...
