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Panaxia and Neuraxpharm Expands Strategic Collaboration to Poland
The companies Panaxia and Neuraxpharm are reported to have signed an agreement for the distribution of advanced medical cannabis-based products in Poland. First sales are expected during H1 of 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel-- Panaxia Labs Israel Ltd. (TASE: PNAX), a global pharma company, specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced medical cannabis products in pharmaceutical quality ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Opens Two Additional Green Goods Cannabis Dispensaries in New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS-- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that it has officially opened two new Green Goods® cannabis dispensaries in the state of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. These openings follow the Company's strategic investments in cultivation operations to prepare ...
ALT Cannabis Announce Agreement with Grow Group for Expansion into European Medical Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES–Pioneering liquid cannabis company ALT (Advanced Liquid Technology), announced it has entered into an agreement with Grow (Grow Group Plc) to market and distribute ALT’s proprietary, fast-acting, liquid medical cannabis products across Europe. ALT uses emulsion technology to create unique flavor neutral, zero calorie, sugar-free, vegan, keto, and paleo friendly water-compatible medical cannabis products ...
Cann Launches Cannabis-Infused, Caffeinated Social Tonic
LOS ANGELES-- Cann, today announced Passion Peach Mate, a caffeinated cannabis beverage designed in collaboration with musician and Cann investor Tove Lo, Sweet Flower and Airfield Supply Co. Inspired by the popularity of vodka mate beverages in Berlin clubs, Passion Peach Mate is reported to deliver a sweet peach taste with an uplifting, energetic ...
Nation’s Largest Event for Black Cannabis Professionals Returns, Kicks Off in New Orleans from November 18-20
NEW ORLEANS–Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Americans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the second annual Black CannaConference & Expo (“Black CannaCon”), the only B2B conference for Black professionals in cannabis. The event, which attracts the largest gathering of BIPOC cannabis professionals, takes place November ...
Ex-Army Captain Inspires Service Members to Pursue Entrepreneurship After the Military
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.,–The United States military can only hold on to its' service members for so long before they go in their own directions. Even the most esteemed General Officers need to find a life after the military. (main picture: Dale Hewett) According to numbers directly from the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently ...
Tikun olam-Cannbit continues to expand its footprint in the pharmaceutical arena
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Tikun-Olam Cannbit (TASE:TKUN) reported the first and exclusive partnership of its kind with Wavelength, an Israeli company that develops, manufactures, and exports active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the pharmaceutical industry, to over 280 pharmaceutical companies in 50 different countries. Wavelength is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, a US-based investment firm with over $5 billion in assets under management, ...
The Parent Company Extends Retail Footprint Into the Central Valley with DELI by Caliva
SAN JOSE, Calif.,–TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company, announced the opening of its latest DELI by Caliva location in Hanford today. The new store will service the Central Valley in conjunction with the brand's existing operational delivery hub, which increased the Company's consumer reach to 65% of the largest legal ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop
CALGARY, AB,–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announce the Company has completed the acquisition of DS Distribution Inc., operating as DankStop.com. The acquisition is just one of a series of recent steps the Company has taken to expand its footprint ...
Pelorus Equity Group Opens New York City Office, Announces New Hires, as Empire State Prepares for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Pelorus Equity Group, a leading provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans to cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, announced the opening of its New York office, which is led by Travis Goad, Managing Partner, and located in Union Square. With an office already in Newport Beach, California, Pelorus’ ...
Weedmaps Adds In-App Cannabis Purchasing for iPhone Users
SAN FRANCISCO–Thanks to Apple's new pro-pot App Store guidance, Weedmaps users can now purchase cannabis within the popular app. This means Weedmaps users can browse, select and purchase cannabis and have it set for pick-up or delivery — all inside of the app. Previously, users could only locate and browse menus of local retailers thanks in ...
NUGL Inc. Enters Into Strategic Joint Venture With Jamaican Medical Cannabis Company
Los Angeles, California--NUGL Inc. (OTC Pink: NUGL) , a search directory and multimedia platform for the cannabis industry, announced its joint venture agreement with Kaya Group, Jamaica's leading, vertically-integrated group of medical cannabis companies, to share intellectual property as an interim step to a proposed merger with Kaya. As part of the joint venture agreement ...
Khiron Publishes Inaugural 2020 ESG Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Continued Market Leadership
TORONTO– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF)(Frankfurt: A2JMZC), an integrated medical cannabis producer with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which captures the year 2020. (Main picture: cover of report). Showcasing the Company's commitment to improving environmental practices, along with ...
The 357 Company Launches 357 Kerbsyde Last Mile Delivery
NASHVILLE–The 357 Company (357), a global transportation specialist, is launching 357 Kerbsyde, a last-mile Direct-to-Consumer(D2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) delivery service to ship high-value products, sensitive, tightly regulated or short-deadline products. Typical shipments include: time-sensitive/just-in-time delivery of raw materials and parts to manufacturers, distribution and fulfillment of product from manufacturers to retailers, and from retailers to local businesses (ie Office ...
How Are Cannabis Businesses Getting Funded in New York State? Part 1 — Overview
NEW YORK– The cannabis industry is evolving all over the world. Our deep dive into the North American cannabis market begins with an examination of New York State, which is now counted among the members of a rapidly spreading “green zone” of states — a patchwork hodgepodge that is nevertheless starting to look more homogenous ...
GW Pharma Receives Approval for Epidoylex (CBD) from the U.K. Government for the Treatment of Seizures Called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
LONDON–GW Pharmaceuticals, involved in discovering, developing and delivering regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines and now part of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), today announces that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a new indication for GW's cannabidiol as an adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, for patients two ...
Change Over at the New York Governor’s Mansion: What Does it Mean for Cannabis?
On August 10, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to step down as governor, effective August 24, 2021. On that day, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will step into the governorship. What will this mean for implementing adult-use cannabis in the Empire State? In short, it’s too soon to say—but all signs point ...
Tryp Therapeutics Partners with Calvert Labs to Conduct Exploratory Studies for Proprietary Psilocybin Formulations
SAN DIEGO Tryp Therapeutics (CSE:TRYP; OTCQB:TRYPF), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs through accelerated regulatory pathways, announced today an agreement with Calvert Labs to design and execute exploratory studies related to Tryp’s Psilocybin-for-Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PFNTM) program. Calvert Labs, an Altasciences company, has a proven track record of executing FDA-approved ...
4Front Ventures Corp. Closes on the First Phase of an Up to 558K Sq. Ft. Cultivation and Production Facility in Illinois
PHOENIX, - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced the first closing of a multiphase expansion project to build an up to 558,000 sq. ft. cultivation and production facility in the Village of Matteson, Illinois, located outside of Chicago. Under the previously announced agreement, the first phase ...
US Cannabis Council Elects Akerna CEO, Jessica Billingsley, as Board Chair
DENVER–Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software platform today announced Jessica Billingsley, the company's co-founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board, has been elected Chair of the US Cannabis Council (USCC), a coalition of leading cannabis companies and advocates working to end federal cannabis prohibition in the US. USCC aims to accomplish three goals: raise ethical ...
Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Southern Colorado Growers
DENVER– Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers in Huerfano County, Colorado; previously announced June 1, 2021. The acquisition includes 34 acres of land with outdoor cultivation capacity, as well as indoor, greenhouse, and hoop house cultivation facilities and equipment. This purchase continues Schwazze's expansion in Colorado and, is the ...
Ziese Farms & Rodale Institute Launch Hemp Food Research
LOS ANGELES–Ziese Farms announces a hemp research partnership and patent licensing agreement with the Rodale Institute, a leader and pioneer in organic farming. Ziese Farms is a leading hemp food company that has achieved first and only known allowances for the use of the hemp leaf for foods such as baby hemp greens. The company ...
Petalfast Partners with Nabis to Exclusively Service its Complete Portfolio of Brands
OAKLAND, Calif., -- Petalfast, a sales and marketing agency for the cannabis industry announced today an exclusive partnership with Nabis, a licensed cannabis wholesaling platform. By leveraging Nabis' statewide network and technology tools, it is reported that Petalfast's portfolio of brands will enjoy rapid fulfilment, low-cost financing, order management and sophisticated data analytics, allowing them ...
True Leaf Completes Inaugural Cannabis Harvest
Vernon, British Columbia-- True Leaf Brands Inc. (CSE: MJ) (OTC Pink: TRLFF) (FSE: TLAA) has announced the completion its first harvest of premium craft cannabis. The Company is reported to have produced a small-batch cultivation of Orange Tingz at 20.6% THC and 2.3% terpenes, and no detectable microbials or heavy metals and a second batch ...
MJ Unpacked Announces Las Vegas Blues Brothers Concert Benefiting the Last Prisoner Project
LAS VEGAS– MJ Unpacked announces today a Blues Brothers concert benefiting the Last Prisoner Project. The concert will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21, 8:00 - 11:00 pm at The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The concert is exclusively available to registered MJ Unpacked attendees. "The Blues Brothers. At The House of Blues. In Las Vegas. MJ ...