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ThursdayMar 14, 2019 11:07 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Boosts hempSMART Brand Awareness with Promos

hempSMART brand promoted at events surrounding Super Bowl and Oscars 2019 hempSMART Brain has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) has been raising the flag for its flagship brand, hempSMART. The company ran promotions during the Super Bowl, as well as the Oscars events last month, with the goal of increasing the profile of the brand – recognition of which was already on the rise. The hempSMART brand made appearances at multiple Super Bowl 2019 events, which included Ray Lewis’ Ray of Hope Foundation’s ‘Gold Jacket for a…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 10:11 am

How to Avoid Bad Medical Cannabis Products

While all cannabis consumers deserve safe products, those who rely on the herb for medical treatment have reason to be picky. The cannabis industry has often been described as “the new wild west”. There are more medical cannabis products available than ever before, with new brands entering the marketplace seemingly every day. This innovation is excellent news for patients, but regulations and quality control have yet to catch up to the rapidly evolving product market. Quality testing laws vary from state to state, with some requiring only the levels of THC and CBD be reported. Many popular products, like vapor…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 9:00 am

Savvy Companies Seizing Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Market

HempWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis industry expands, companies are eyeing strategic opportunities in the sector designed to help them establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in Canada and an increasing number of states. Businesses have responded with a growing range of diverse products. Companies making the smartest investments, including carefully selected mergers and acquisitions, are in the best position to profit. SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) has invested in a number of other cannabis companies to grow its portfolio and leverage its position in the market. Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:…

WednesdayMar 13, 2019 12:35 pm

Esteemed Chef Ryan Reed to Develop Signature Edible Cannabis Products for The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF)

The signature gourmet edible cannabis products will be launched in the final quarter of 2019 Strategic hires as a part of research and development investment have been known to play a primary role in the growth of cannabis industry representatives Flowr Corporation has also announced the engagement of strategic communications and advisory firm ICR as part of the company’s efforts to enhance investor relations and broaden corporate communication Canadian chef Ryan Reed will be partnering up with The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) on the development of signature edible cannabis products. The Flowr Corporation announced that it would be…

WednesdayMar 13, 2019 11:34 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Employs Consultant in Preparation for Proposed Dual Listing

Earth Science Tech has engaged Derek Lindsay as a consultant to ensure compliance as it pursues dual listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange Lindsay’s areas of expertise include raising capital, strategically advising companies, cultivating investor relations and managing risk Cross-listing to attract new investors and capital to the company Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), an innovative biotechnology company operating in the fields of hemp cannabinoids, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and research and development, recently announced its employment of Derek Lindsay as a consultant in its pursuance of a potential dual listing of the company’s common shares on the Canadian…

WednesdayMar 13, 2019 11:12 am

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Developing Experienced Leadership for Entry into Canadian Cannabis Market

City View Green Holdings, formerly Icon Exploration on the TSX Venture Exchange, is entering the Canadian Securities Exchange with an emphasis on new leadership CVGR will focus on seed-to-sale verticals in the cannabis industries as Canada’s expanding opportunities through nationwide legalization become apparent Highlighting the company’s potential, a master grower and founding partner of WeedMD will lead CVGR’s cultivation plan New Canadian Securities Exchange listing City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) is rapidly building an experienced leadership team as part of its aggressive efforts to become ascendant in the medicinal and adult recreational use cannabis industries. “The cannabis space…

WednesdayMar 13, 2019 10:41 am

Is High-Potency Cannabis Bad For You?

The headlines are jarring. “High-potency pot is causing psychiatric issues, including addiction and memory problems,” says Newsweek. “A new study from King’s College London finds that smoking Skunk, a high-potency variety of pot, is linked to changes in the white matter connections between the two hemispheres of the brain,” writes Forbes. For decades after the herb was first banned, the psychoactive cannabis plant was a topic that sparked anxiety amongst the general public. In a culture long dominated by Puritan values, there has been little room for the tolerance of mind-altering substances. That is to say, there has been little…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 12:56 pm

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Enters Canadian Securities Exchange with Focus on Building Quality in Cannabis Markets

City View Green Holdings has completed a move to the Canadian Securities Exchange to boost its worldwide potential for cannabis production CVGR will focus on growing high-quality flower in the pursuit of creating top-notch extracts for edibles, distillates and water-soluble products The company has acquired the professional experience of a master grower who formerly founded a TSX Venture Exchange-listed cannabis issuer City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR), a company focused on establishing a diverse portfolio as it assesses entities in the cannabis space for potential acquisition, is crafting a formidable strategy for world markets in which medicinal and adult…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 12:31 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Innovating on Numerous Fronts with DehydraTECH Drug Delivery Platform

Lexaria Bioscience is focusing on its unique technology for the delivery of bioactive compounds The company’s concentration on oral ingestion results in an option that often healthier than other delivery methods Its DehydraTECH technology has potential applications for nicotine absorption Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) focuses on technology for the improved delivery of bioactive compounds. Its DehydraTECH drug delivery platform fosters healthier administration methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of ingestible drugs and other beneficial molecules. The company’s process changes the way edible cannabinoids enter the body (http://cnw.fm/s5uPI). A drug delivery innovator, Lexaria Bioscience is headquartered in Kelowna,…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 12:04 pm

Montel Williams, Ricki Lake and Henry Rollins to Speak at O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo in Toronto

Event slated to include a business conference, industry awards, an industry expo and a public expo Topics include growing and cultivation, cannabis science, health and wellness, and policy and regulations O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo expected to feature more than 120 world-class speakers, 7,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo will bring together cannabis professionals and industry experts from throughout Canada and around the world on April 25–27 at the International Centre in Toronto. Celebrity speakers will include Montel Williams, Ricki Lake and Henry Rollins. Learn more at www.OCannabiz.com. Reserve tickets now and register at http://cnw.fm/685Fn. O’Cannabiz will offer…

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