June 2019 - Page 8 of 9

ThursdayJun 06, 2019 10:57 am

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) to Acquire Soldaze Cannabis Snacks; Video Highlights California Production Hub’s Value

TransCanna Holdings has signed an LOI to acquire Soldaze cannabis-infused fruit snacks, one of its 15 planned premium cannabis brands TransCanna’s recently acquired 196,000-square-foot self-contained production and distribution facility in Modesto, California, was featured in a new video tour of the site The facility is being developed as a hub for statewide distribution to various company satellite facilities in premium markets The company has plans for developing a still-larger cultivation facility on the 5.5-acre Modesto site as it grows and obtains more funding TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) has signed a non-binding letter of intent, dated May 15,…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 2:04 pm

Time to Unlock New Opportunities in the Cannabis Drinks Market

Time to Unlock New Opportunities in the Cannabis Drinks Market The first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo will showcase unique national and international distribution opportunities for innovative cannabis drinks products On July 25, San Francisco will host the first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo, an event created in response to the tremendous buzz and excitement surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in North America. From California to Canada, both established beverage companies and innovative startups are looking for the first generation of successful cannabis drinks products. To make that possible, the Cannabis Drinks Expo will bring together professionals involved in the development, production, distribution and…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 12:38 pm

Why Cannabis Can Make You Anxious and How to Avoid That

There is one primary reason why a person may become anxious after consuming cannabis: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the primary psychoactive in the herb. You can thank THC for the euphoric “high” that cannabis produces – as well as a slew of other medical properties. THC has both positive and negative impacts on anxiety. Several factors contribute to how a person might respond to THC, including genetics and how much cannabis you consume. But, what causes cannabis-induced anxiety? And why does it only happen sometimes and in some people? Here are three reasons why you might get anxious when you…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 11:41 am

Growing Demand in Hemp Sector Breeds Opportunity for Major Hydroponics Cultivation Supplier Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD)

The booming hydroponics crop market is projected to be worth over $27 billion by 2022 Sugarmade is one of the largest publicly traded hydroponics supply companies investing in the legal cultivation sector The global industrial hemp market is expected to reach $10.6 billion by 2025 Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a major supplier to the growing hydroponic cultivation sector, is diversifying its portfolio with supply commitments to the budding industrial hemp sector. A new agreement with Kentucky-based hemp cultivator Hempistry Inc. to deliver resources for its plant micropropagation work reveals a solid strategy as Sugarmade moves into the legal cultivation space, as…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 11:13 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Launches National Distribution Initiative for Startup and Established CBD Companies

SinglePoint is undertaking a B2B cultivation effort to help companies specializing in cannabidiol (CBD) products reach a larger national market In conjunction with a national distribution partner, SinglePoint is offering to growing CBD product companies the potential of entering mass-market stores such as CVS, Kroger and Dollar Tree The ‘Strategics’ program may be particularly helpful as shelf space in the booming CBD industry tightens Investment bank Cowen & Co. is predicting a CBD market revenue outlook of $16 billion by 2025, growing from $600 million-plus in 2018 Emerging technology cultivator SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is launching a national distribution program that…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 10:24 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expands Opportunities for 1906 Edibles

LXRP has expanded its cannabis product relationship with Nuka Enterprises’ 1906 brand DehydraTECH enables 1906 chocolates to deliver on both function and flavor The company is expecting a tenfold increase in sales with expansion to legal markets Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), the developer and out-licenser for the disruptive and cost-effective DehydraTECH, recently announced that it has expanded its cannabis product relationship with Nuka Enterprises LLC, maker of 1906 cannabis edibles for high-functioning adults (http://cnw.fm/JN0vh). Since its beginnings in 2016, 1906 chocolates have benefited from DehydraTECH technology. In three short years, Nuka has become Colorado’s fastest-growing edibles company, and…

WednesdayJun 05, 2019 9:00 am

Products for Pets Gain Prominence in Hemp Market

HempWire Editorial Coverage: As the hemp and CBD markets grow, a wide variety of CBD- and hemp-based products are becoming available, including products for pets. Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) (GYSR Profile) has recently announced an acquisition that provides the company with two brands of hemp and CBD products. Indiva Ltd. (TSX.V: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF), which provides infused products for humans, is working on a new extraction facility to increase its production. Viridium Pacific Group (TSX.V: VIR) (OTCQB: VIRFF) is supporting the growth of the hemp and cannabis industries through investment, both in acquisitions and in partnership with smaller companies.…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 12:01 pm

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) is “One to Watch”

H1 2019 results reflect excellent operational execution: lowest cost of cultivation per gram among publicly reporting Canadian LPs, industry-leading adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA (positive adjusted EBITDA for 3rd consecutive quarter in Q2 2019) On track to increase target production capacity to 113,000 kg/year by the end of 2019 Well-positioned for Canada’s new edibles and derivative legalization expected in October 2019 with expanding production capacity, R&D and various strategic partnerships Invested in biosynthesis to produce cannabinoids without growing the plant at a fraction of cultivation costs Focused on developing further international partnerships, prioritizing the CBD market Organigram Holdings Inc.…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 10:22 am

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Advances Add-on Strategy in Effort to Build Statewide Distribution and Branding Network

TransCanna recently executed an LOI to acquire premier indoor cultivator Lyfted Farms Lyfted Farms also offers an SAAS (software-as-a-service) platform for cannabis TransCanna released a video tour of its 196,000 sq. ft facility in Modesto, California With its proposed acquisition of Lyfted Farms Inc. of Modesto, California, TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) is showing that its search for synergies continues. The company, based in Vancouver, Canada, announced the execution of a non-binding letter of intent dated May 17, 2019, to acquire the business and assets of Lyfted (http://cnw.fm/Igd3S). The acquisition, when competed, will follow a raft of others as…

TuesdayJun 04, 2019 10:06 am

9 Essential Tips for First-Time Cannabis Consumers

An estimated 7,000 people try cannabis for the first time in the United States every day, according to one study. Consuming cannabis for the first time is a very big decision and one that people should not take lightly. It is true that cannabis is safer than other common substances including alcohol and many pharmaceutical drugs, however this doesn't mean that someone should jump into consuming the herb without some important considerations. Cannabis requires a bit of practice, and with a few tips, newcomers are more likely to have a positive experience. Having an undesirable experience with cannabis may not cause any…