ThursdayApr 19, 2018 11:12 am

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) is “One to Watch”

Uniquely positioned in the largest legalized medical and recreational cannabis markets – California and Canada Construction underway for a modern, agri-technology greenhouse facility in California capable of producing over 100,000 kg of premium medical cannabis annually, once phase 1 and 2 are complete Received all required California temporary licenses to cultivate, process cannabis; will apply for annual state licenses within next four months Designs completed for purpose-built current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliant greenhouse facilities in British Columbia capable of producing 100,000 kg of premium medical cannabis per year and over 25,000 kg of trim used for extraction Application for…

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WednesdayApr 18, 2018 12:23 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Has Team in Place to Become Licensed Distributor of Controlled Substances in Canada

Jad Nammour joins the company as new Chief of Pharmacy, bringing over 20 years of experience to ETST Positioned for sales growth with a strong, completed team of industry professionals Accelerating the development and commercialization of new products in Canada and overseas Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST), a Florida-based biotech company focused on cannabis and cannabinoid research and development, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, as well as on R&D for certain medical devices, recently announced Jad Nammour as its new Chief of Pharmacy (http://cnw.fm/s6GPh). Nammour is trained to develop master formulae, the templates for mass production of non-sterile medicinal products. Having…

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WednesdayApr 18, 2018 11:29 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Announces Significant Breakthrough with Alternative Nicotine Delivery Technology

Delivery technology already proven effective in cannabinoid delivery, now being studied in nicotine absorption Positive topline results on completion of first ingestible nicotine in vivo (animal) absorption study LXRP’s long-term strategy is to partner with leading firms in the tobacco industry, providing an additional layer of effectiveness in products to their already established consumer base Potential to revolutionize smokeless tobacco and the tobacco industry The drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) has announced a significant breakthrough in alternative nicotine delivery technology. This cannabis-focused food bioscience company has a proprietary technology for improved delivery of bioactive…

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WednesdayApr 18, 2018 9:00 am

Budding Legal Cannabis Industry Offers Opportunity Amid Challenge, Chaos

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Albert Einstein may have said it best: “In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” The changing landscape of the cannabis industry perfectly illustrates this quote, and who better to know it than the companies and individuals involved in this burgeoning business? Canadians are standing by while government leaders grapple with last-minute details of legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis nationwide, while Americans watch lawmakers debate and often reject legislation that would make some form of the highly regulated plant legal in more states. Companies poised to benefit from this “green rush” are providing services specifically tailored to this growing…

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TuesdayApr 17, 2018 12:47 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Serves the State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Industry

Company provides end-to-end management, across numerous systems, for medicinal marijuana financial operations Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions’ system tracks sales and tax collection Its Green platform is a full-featured electronic payment and FinCEN compliant payment system Incorporated in 2013, Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) specializes in state-of-the-art financial services. These services are structured to serve the medical cannabis and banking industries. The company provides end-to-end management, across numerous systems, serving the state-sanctioned medical marijuana industry. The availability of marijuana payment solutions is increasing (http://cnw.fm/Syz0O). Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions is bringing to the marketplace the first and only complete card processing…

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TuesdayApr 17, 2018 11:05 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Engages Eddy Pham & Company to Launch hempSMART™ CBD Retail Marketing Campaign

MCOA has engaged a highly experienced direct-to-consumer marketing firm to handle retail marketing and advertising for hempSMART™ Company’s branded CBD products take aim at $3.7 billion wellness industry MCOA is one of the first companies to offer hemp-derived CBD products through an affiliate marketing program Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA), a corporation engaged in the research and development of health and wellness-targeted legal hemp-based consumer products along with other endeavors in the legal cannabis market, recently announced that it has engaged direct-to-consumer marketing firm Eddy Pham & Company to manage retail marketing and advertising for its hempSMART™ branded…

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TuesdayApr 17, 2018 9:00 am

Cash-Heavy Cannabis Industry Looking for Alternative Fintech Banking Solutions

HempWire Editorial Coverage: In a world where legal cannabis is rapidly becoming more mainstream, a vexing financial issue continues to haunt the businesses and consumers taking part in this multibillion-dollar industry; namely, what to do with all that cash when federally chartered banks can’t accept it and credit card companies won’t touch it.  Marijuana is still a federally prohibited substance, after all, which makes businesses that handle the highly regulated plant outcasts when it comes to traditional banking methods. This aversion to risk, as defined by the banking sector, is actually a welcome opportunity for companies that cater to “high-risk”…

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TuesdayApr 17, 2018 9:00 am

Canadian Cannabis Sector Thriving Despite Slow Legalization Process

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Despite legislative delays, the legalization of recreational cannabis will take place in Canada, likely by the end of summer at the latest. Companies are coming to grips with the licensing process and are ready to reach this new market. One of the leaders in the new industry is Choom Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile), which has gained licensing experience and developed a slick brand designed to appeal to the recreational market. Grower and seller Cronos Group, Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is eyeing the international market through a cross-border deal with MedMen. Canopy Growth…

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MondayApr 16, 2018 12:59 pm

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Looking Forward to 2018 Senate Bill Addressing Regulation of Hemp

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is a lead sponsor of ‘The Hemp Farming Act of 2018’, which would remove hemp from scheduled list of controlled substances, making it a legal crop Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) is joining other leaders in the hemp industry through its anticipation of the impending Senate bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, that would remove hemp from the scheduled list of controlled substances in the U.S. and, instead, make it an agricultural commodity (http://cnw.fm/0QaGf). “It’s now time to take the final step and make this a legal crop,” Sen. McConnell said…

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MondayApr 16, 2018 12:10 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Takes Stand for Consumer Access to Booming Cannabis and Hemp Markets

MCOA’s hempSMART™ brand is dedicated to scientific development of hemp-derived CBD-based nutritional products North American legal cannabis market projected to reach more than $22 billion by 2021 Canada’s pending legalization of recreational cannabis for adult users in mid-2018 is expected to generate rapid market growth Results of newly published cannabis industry reports suggest that consumers are not only active buyers of legalized medical and recreational cannabis in its many forms, but are increasingly choosing their purchases more carefully. Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) and subsidiary hempSMART™ have consistently focused on taking a stand for legalized consumer access to…

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