October 2021 - HempWire

FridayOct 29, 2021 1:47 pm

Flora Growth (FLGC) Receives Global Medical Cannabis Certification, Launches New CBD Brand

Flora Growth Corp. is an international cannabis consumer packaged goods distributor and cultivator based in Colombia that has built an ecosystem that will support market-leading innovation within categories that matter most to consumers exploring plant-based consumer goods. The company recently obtained the Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (“GACP”) certification from international certification agency and global leader in medical cannabis certification Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard (“CUMCS”) Flora Growth also just announced the launch of a new brand named Munzhi that will initially provide 12 CBD products for wellness, hair, body, and face benefits Flora Growth’s Colombian operations are already producing…

FridayOct 29, 2021 11:32 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Makes Strategic Additions to its Leadership; Completes Platinum Vape Management Transition

RWB appointed Chris Ecken as the new CFO effective October 2021 Ecken will lend over 25 years of experience from the alcohol beverage industry, helping RWB to shape sustainable long-term growth RWB also announced Colby De Zen’s appointment to its board of directors He will be integral to RWB’s move to close critical assets in Michigan and expedite expansions in Florida, California, Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts and Oklahoma RWB also completed Platinum Vape LLC. (“PV”) management transition, with the addition of Shea Alderete, Joaquin Rodriguez and Craig Rosevear to its management RWB plans to bank on growing demand in Michigan and…

ThursdayOct 28, 2021 11:07 am

Leading B2B CWCBExpo to Bring Together Cannabis and Hemp Professionals to Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Date: November 4-6th 2021 Venue: Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, New York City, NY The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) will take place November 4-6, 2021, at the Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, in New York City. Industry leaders and innovators will take the stage to educate and discuss the cannabis and hemp industry. This three-day event will feature an Inside the Industry: Thought Leadership Series in an interactive “Talk Show” format led by Geoff Whaling, Chair of the National Hemp Association and Matthew Anderson, Founder & CEO of Vanguard Scientific with a different theme each day. Day…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 1:40 pm

Leading B2B Cannabis and Hemp Industry Trade Show and Conference, CWCBExpo, Presenting Educational Sessions, Product Displays, and Networking Opportunities

Date: November 4-6th 2021 Venue: Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, New York City, NY Industry professionals in the legalized cannabis and hemp industry are invited to attend The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo), a business-to-business trade show and conference at the Javits Convention Center, Hall 3A, November 4-6, 2021. The event will be held in person and the convention center requires masks and proof of vaccination. More information can be found under the health and safety section of the venue’s website. The exposition is a three-day event where professionals will be able to participate in a wealth of…

TuesdayOct 26, 2021 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Addresses the Needs of Medical THC Users

Lexaria’s THC absorption animal study yielded promising results on the patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology It showed that the technology required a shorter time to deliver the same THC levels than concentration-matched controls Lexaria believes that through DehydraTECH, it is meeting the needs of medical THC users with its rapid delivery, increased overall THC delivery and high brain tissue delivery Lexaria Bioscience's (NASDAQ: LEXX) just-concluded oral tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) absorption animal study, THC-A21-1, yielded promising results on the effectiveness of the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology. The study, performed by a leading, independent laboratory, involved 20 male Sprague Dawley rats split into…

MondayOct 25, 2021 11:11 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Subsidiary Completes Development of Licensed Apopka Facility, Commences Cultivation Targeting Q4 Harvest

Red White & Bloom completed the build-out of its Apopka facility – phase one of a development strategy – and immediately commenced cultivation following the receipt of a cultivation license The initial licensed area is projected to generate annual revenue in excess of $10 million The Apopka facility will support phase two of the strategy, which entails the activation of thirty customized, self-contained growing pods Phase three will involve the activation of a 113,000 SF facility for cultivation located in Sanderson Upon closing the acquisition of an operational 45,000 square-foot greenhouse situated on 4.7 acres of land in Apopka, Florida…

FridayOct 22, 2021 9:00 am

New Study Underscores Rapidity of Oral Drug Bio-delivery Using Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Technology as an Alternative to Smoking and Vaping

Oral drug delivery innovator Lexaria Bioscience is focused on providing alternatives to smoked or inhaled tobacco and cannabis products to help consumers reduce the threat to their lungs Lexaria’s patented technology — DehydraTECH(TM) — is a solution that processes active pharmaceutical ingredients into a powder or liquid form that can then be ingested with less harm than inhalation, while providing rapidity similar to inhalation substances DehydraTECH has previously shown the ability to move CBD into test subjects’ bloodstreams up to 20-fold higher than standard generic formulations New testing shows that DehydraTECH can similarly deliver THC to test subjects’ bloodstreams at…

FridayOct 22, 2021 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Committed to Sustainability in Cannabis Cultivation Operations

CSU report notes that some forms of artificial cannabis plant production might not be environmentally friendly HENC sees environmental sustainability and minimizing carbon footprint as synonymous with being good corporate citizens and running a profitable business Company’s proprietary aeroponic cultivation system, high-tech sun chambers have minimal environment impact In an atmosphere focused on sustainability and the environment, many consumers are taking a closer look at how things are made and the impact those things have on the world. Cannabis cultivation has not gone unnoticed, with a recent Colorado State University (“CSU”) report shining a spotlight on the sector (https://ibn.fm/jK31I). Committed…

ThursdayOct 21, 2021 12:50 pm

Flora Growth Corp.’s (NASDAQ: FLGC) Leadership and Advisory Team Steering Company to Greater Heights

The growing cannabis industry is experiencing a rise in demand for experienced business executives to guide companies toward the top Flora Growth, which has achieved numerous milestones, is a testament to the importance of experienced leadership Established in 2019, Flora was the first all-outdoor cannabis cultivation company to list on NASDAQ and has the largest licensed cultivation footprint in Colombia The company also boasts the lowest production cost in the world of $0.06 per gram of dried flower Flora’s adherence to strict industry standards and prudent management of its finances positions it to become a global leader in the cannabis…

WednesdayOct 20, 2021 9:42 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Inches Closer to Revolutionizing the Nicotine Industry with its Alternative Nicotine Delivery

Lexaria’s recent animal study on its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on nicotine absorption yielded ground-breaking results This study builds on an earlier 2018 study that demonstrated effective delivery of nicotine to the central nervous system in a rodent study The study’s success will serve as the foundation for a human trial that will compare the DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to leading brands Zacks Small Cap Research recently did a deep dive on Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) and its contribution to alternative nicotine delivery. Its evaluation acknowledged that the global tobacco market is currently valued at $818 billion, mainly sustained by over 1.1…

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