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Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company ...
HYTN Secures Health Canada Drug Licence to Propel Cannabinoid Prescription Drug Pathway
LOS ANGELES- Vancouver-based HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN; OTC Pink: HYTNF) announced on ...
Glass House Brands Secures $50 Million Senior Secured Loan
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has secured a new $50 million senior secured loan maturing on January 31, 2030. This facility replaces the previous loan set to mature in ...
Cannabis Edibles and Emergency Department Visits
LOS ANGELES- The consumption of cannabis edibles has been linked to a notable increase in emergency department (ED) visits, particularly among younger populations. Unlike inhaled cannabis, edibles have a delayed onset of effects, often leading ...
Canopy Growth Initiates $200 Million At-The-Market Equity Program
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation has established a new at-the-market (ATM) equity program, enabling the company to issue and sell up to $200 million in common shares across U.S. and Canadian markets. The company intends ...
HYTN Innovations Secures UK Import Permits and Initial Order from 4C Labs
LOS ANGELES- HYTN Innovations Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in psychoactive and psychotropic compounds, including cannabis and psilocybin, has received initial orders and import permits from the United Kingdom's 4C Labs. This development enables HYTN ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Riel Roussopoulos: Head of Marketing: Breadstack
Riel Roussopoulos is a Canadian marketer and technologist with extensive experience driving growth in a variety of industries, including e-commerce, entertainment, real estate, fitness, and cannabis. He leverages his expertise in SEO, video production, copywriting, ...
Federal Policy Uncertainty Continues to Challenge U.S. Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. cannabis industry remains in a state of flux due to ongoing federal policy uncertainties, impacting market dynamics, investment strategies, and regulatory compliance. In August 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ...
New York’s Legal Cannabis Sales Approach $1 Billion Milestone
LOS ANGELES- New York State's legal cannabis market is on track to surpass $1 billion in sales by the end of December 2024, marking a significant achievement since the market's inception two years ago. As ...
Solvonis Therapeutics to Acquire Awakn Life Sciences in Strategic Biotech Merger
LOS ANGELES- Solvonis Therapeutics PLC, a UK-based biotechnology firm specializing in treatments for mental health and substance use disorders, has entered into an agreement to acquire Awakn Life Sciences Corp., a Toronto-based company developing therapeutics ...
Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways plc a mental health care company specializing in psilocybin therapy, has announced an expected net cash utilization of $120 million to $145 million for the fiscal year 2025. As of February ...
Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. has announced operating expense savings of $8.7 million for the fiscal year 2024, aligning with its previously stated target range of $5 million to $10 million. These savings were primarily ...
HempFusion to Acquire CBD Topicals Maker Sagely Naturals for $25 Million
DENVER–HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX:CBD.U) (US:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO), a health and wellness Company offering probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% interest in Sagely Enterprises, Inc., a leader ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Shayda Torabi: Cannabis Industry Personalities
Shayda Torabi has been voted best Texas Hemp Educator, Advocate, and Influencer, and she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and ...
Hemp Seed Breeders Need Academic Research to Solve Total THC Problem
LONGMONT, Colo.,– Hemp seed breeders must collaborate with academic-run, varietal trials to tackle hemp's total THC problem and move the industry forward, says Matt Haddad, CEO of Trilogene Seeds, a hemp seed breeder. "Ninety-five percent of ...
ArthroCBD Shares Study’s Findings for Arthritis Awareness Month
BOULDER–Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the CDC. That's over 54 million men and women. There are common misconceptions around ...
4Front Ventures Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
PHOENIX –4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 ("Q1 2021") Financial ...
GrowGeneration Acquires The Harvest Company, Expands Footprint in California’s Emerald Triangle
DENVER–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of The Harvest Company, a northern California-based hydroponic supply center and cultivation design innovator with stores in Redding ...
WEEDCon Cup Awards Best Cannabis Products for 2021
LOS ANGELES–On Friday May 21st, the 6th WEEDCon Cup awards took place in Los Angeles, CA awarding for excellence in cannabis products for Best Flower, Concentrate, Extract, Edible, Beverage, Tincture, Topical, Best Product and Best Dispensary. The WEEDCon ...
The European Patent Office Grants Cannabics Patent For Personalized Medicine Drug Discovery Technology
TEL AVIV–Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a developer of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today that the company's patent titled: "System and Method for High Throughput Screening of Cancer Cells" has been granted by the European Patent Office. ...
Humble Introduces CBD Product Line Designed For An Active Lifestyle
THOUSAND OAKS– Humble Specialty Products, LLC, the company behind Humble Hemp Wraps, announced its newest hemp-derived product line. Created with life enthusiasts in mind, Humble CBD products are designed to serve as everyday essentials for the ...
DEA Announces Intent to License Cannabis Growing Applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C.– After years of delays, stonewalling and procrastination, the US Drug Enforcement Administration has publicly announced its intent to grant cannabis cultivation licenses to a handful of third-party applicants, according to reporting by Norml, a leading ...
Medical Cannabis Approved for Production and Sale in Greece
Athens–The Greek Parliament voted in favor of a bill to legalise the cultivation and sale of medical cannabis. The bill, which was proposed by the main opposition party Syriza, got 158 votes for and 33 ...
10 Cannabis Events Cannabis Investors Must Attend in 2021
OAKLAND–For the booming cannabis space, networking opportunities are crucial for long-term success. Trade shows, conferences, and parties celebrating all things industry are a beloved part of doing business. And while the COVID-19 shifted many events ...
The Arcview Group And Oaksterdam University Partner To Offer Cannabis Investment Workshops
OAKLAND, Calif., – A partnership ‘first,’ The Arcview Group has collaborated with Oaksterdam University (OU) to create a new course titled How to Raise Funds for Your Cannabis Business. Offering an in-depth study of fundraising within the cannabis industry, ...
Nextleaf Awarded U.S. Patent for Method to Increase CBD Concentration in Hemp Biomass
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF), a cannabis extractor, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the Company a patent to a method for refining raw cannabis plant material, ...
Canopy Growth Welcomes Martha Stewart as Official Strategic Advisor
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company announced the appointment of Martha Stewart as the company's official strategic advisor. In this new role, Martha ...
Woven Science Launches Psychedelic Care Platform With $8.5M Seed Financing
NEW YORK–Renewed scientific interest in psychedelic medicine is generating a deeper understanding of the pharmacologic substances and practices that humans have long used for ceremonial, therapeutic and cultural purposes. "We're excited by the potential for ...
Herbarium Hosts The CBX Takeover For The Last Prisoner Project
LOS ANGELES–Herbarium is officially partnering with CBX to fundraise for The Last Prisoner Project and advocate for the decriminalization of cannabis. CBX Takeover, presented by Herbarium and CBX, will be held May 28th, 2021 in ...
BOLD Receives Cannabis Oil Sales License From Health Canada
SASKATOON–BOLD Growth Inc., a licensed producer based in Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it has been granted a license from Health Canada to sell cannabis oil products, effective May 12, 2021. This license will allow ...
Delta 8 THC is a Fun Version of Weed – Ministry of Hemp’s Podcast #61
LOS ANGELES–The Ministry of Hemp's 61st episode saw the host Matt sit down with Jordan Lams, the CEO of Moxie, a Long Beach-based marijuana cultivation and manufacturing company. The duo wanted listeners to know how it feels ...
Prima Closes $9.2 Million Seed Plus Financing
LOS ANGELES–The Uplifters' Prima, PBC a purpose-driven brand focused on science-backed plant therapeutics and cannabinoids, today announced the close of a $9.2 million Seed Plus financing led by leading institutional venture firms Greycroft, H Ventures, Defy, and Lerer ...
Flash Report: Memorial Day Weekend Cannabis Sales Predicted To Reach $238M
DENVER–Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology platform, predicts that Memorial Day weekend will be high grossing for the cannabis retail industry, with approximately $238,000,000 in adult-use and medical ...
Charlotte’s Web Unveils New In-Store Displays As Retail Rebounds
BOULDER–Consumers are finally returning to in-store shopping for their health and wellness needs. Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc., today unveiled two retail innovations: a first-to-market high tech in-store kiosk that doubles as an educational resource for ...
Cannibble Enters Canadian Cannabis Edibles market
ROSH HAA'YIN, Israel–Cannibble FoodTech Ltd an Israeli Foodtech start up, announced that it reached an agreement to develop a new line of CBD infused shakes with one of Canada's leading Cannabis companies. Cannibble will develop ...
