Anti-cannabis governor targets hemp, saying plant too close for police
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Kristen NicholsA Republican governor who strongly opposes cannabis legalization says that allowing hemp cultivation is just as problematic. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took her argument national in The Wall Street Journal, arguing in an op-ed column that law enforcement doesn’t have the testing capacity to discern between marijuana and legal hemp, which has no more […] Anti-cannabis governor targets hemp, saying plant too close for police is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Massachusetts shutters marijuana business over alleged black-market activity
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Bart SchanemanMassachusetts regulators shut down a licensed cannabis company to investigate the owner for allegedly conspiring to evade state licensing and drug laws. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission halted medical and recreational marijuana commerce at Nova Farms in Sheffield and Attleboro while quarantining the company’s products, according to the State House News Service. The action came […] Massachusetts shutters marijuana business over alleged black-market activity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Built to Last: Royal Trux Discuss Cannabis and Latest Album, White Stuff
On September 10, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: High TimesRoyal Trux return to the scene after two decades with an album "built around weed." The post Built to Last: Royal Trux Discuss Cannabis and Latest Album, White Stuff appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Vape Pen Lung Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: David DownsThrow away any street-purchased vape carts. Pen makers are cutting them with dangerous additives including Vitamin E oil. The post Vape Pen Lung Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Infamy Brews, LLC. dba Two Roots Brewing Co. Acquires Rochester Mills Production Brewery
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwaySAN DIEGO (September 10, 2019) – Two Roots Brewing Co.™, announces the execution of an agreement to acquire Rochester Mills Production Brewery, one of the top craft beer producers in the state of Michigan. Through this transaction, Two Roots Brewing Co., a licensed trademark of Lighthouse Strategies, LLC., will expand the Company’s U.S. market presence […] The post Infamy Brews, LLC. dba Two Roots Brewing Co. Acquires Rochester Mills Production Brewery appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Netherlands to experiment with nonmedical marijuana commercial production
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Alfredo PascualCoffee shops in 10 Dutch municipalities will have access to a legal supply of recreational marijuana for the first time, the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport announced. In the Netherlands, sales of recreational marijuana in coffee shops has been tolerated under certain conditions, but production and supply has remained illegal. Now, companies will be […] Netherlands to experiment with nonmedical marijuana commercial production is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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World’s Largest Psilocybin Research Center Launches at Johns Hopkins
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: Graham AbbottPsilocybin researcher Roland Griffiths formally announced the new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University last week,… Read Mo… Read more
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Canopy Rivers Portfolio Company Herbert Works Awarded R&D Licence from Health Canada to Develop Cannabis-Infused Beverages
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayTORONTO, Sept. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Canopy Rivers Inc. (the “Company” or “Canopy Rivers“) (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, is pleased to share that its portfolio company Herbert Works Ltd. (“Herbert Works“) has received its research and development (R&D) licence from Health Canada to develop branded cannabis-infused beverages. “This […] The post Canopy Rivers Portfolio Company Herbert Works Awarded R&D Licence from Health Canada to Develop Cannabis-Infused Beverages appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Aurora Cannabis Closes Expanded C$360 Million (US$280 Million) Credit Facility
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayEDMONTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora or the “Company”) (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced amended and upsized credit facilities with a syndicate of lenders led by the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”). The […] The post Aurora Cannabis Closes Expanded C$360 Million (US$280 Million) Credit Facility appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Alabama Cannabis Commissioner Decries “Medical Cannabis” Term
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: TG BranfaltAlabama Medical Cannabis Commission member Stephen Taylor, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and addiction psychiatrist, said that the state should… Read Mo… Read more
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Valens Announces Guidance for Record Q3 2019 Revenue and Participation in Live Investor Webcast on September 12th
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayCompany announces record Q3 2019 revenue guidance of $16 million – $17 million KELOWNA, Sept. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSXV: VGW) (OTCQX: VGWCF) (the “Company” or “Valens“), a vertically integrated provider of industry leading extraction products and services; including a diverse suite of extraction methodologies, next generation cannabinoid delivery formats and an ISO […] The post Valens Announces Guidance for Record Q3 2019 Revenue and Participation in Live Investor Webcast on September 12th appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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MedMen Announces Expiration of HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Acquisition of PharmaCann
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayExpiration of HSR waiting period moves the transaction one step closer to completion Combined company would be licensed for 92 retail stores, of which 38 are operational today, across 12 states Transaction is expected to be complete by end of calendar year 2019 LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen” or […] The post MedMen Announces Expiration of HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Acquisition of PharmaCann appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Rapid Dose Therapeutics Completes Quickstrip™ Equipment Installation at Aphria Inc.
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayBURLINGTON, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapid Dose Therapeutics Corp. (“RDT”) (CSE: DOSE) announced today that the installation and commissioning of its QuickStrip™ production equipment at Aphria Inc. (“Aphria”) (TSX: APHA and NYSE: APHA) has been completed pursuant to the terms of the Managed Strip Services Agreement between RDT and Aphria dated November […] The post Rapid Dose Therapeutics Completes Quickstrip™ Equipment Installation at Aphria Inc. appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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1933 Industries Adds to its Cannabis Portfolio in Nevada with the Exclusive Launch of Blonde™ Cannabis
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayVANCOUVER, Sept. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – 1933 Industries Inc. (the “Company” or “1933 Industries”) (CSE: TGIF) (OTCQX: TGIFF), a vertically integrated cannabis consumer packaged goods company, announces the execution of a Licensing Agreement for the launch of Blonde™, a high-end California brand making its debut in Nevada. Under the terms of the one-year agreement, Alternative Medicine […] The post 1933 Industries Adds to its Cannabis Portfolio in Nevada with the Exclusive Launch of Blonde™ Cannabis appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Greenlane Partners with European Retailer NOUS to Expand Higher Standards
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayBOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN) (“Greenlane”), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, CBD and liquid nicotine products, today announced the launch and expansion of the Company’s Higher Standards brand and retail concept in Europe in partnership with Paris-based NOUS. Founded by a […] The post Greenlane Partners with European Retailer NOUS to Expand Higher Standards appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Bhang Inc. Acquires Leading Wellness Beverage Company, Red Ace Organics
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan Allway–First Foray in Beverage Space Positions Bhang Firmly in Health and Wellness Market –Red Ace Products Currently Sold at More Than 1,400 Locations Including Whole Foods & Amazon –Bhang Plans to Launch Red Ace-Branded Line of CBD/Terpene-Style Beverages and Products, Including Functional Sparkling Beverages. MIAMI, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bhang Inc. (“Bhang” or the […] The post Bhang Inc. Acquires Leading Wellness Beverage Company, Red Ace Organics appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Pasha Brands Announces Acquisition of Leading Topicals Brand Earth Dragon Organics
On September 10, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayVANCOUVER, July 31, 2019 /CNW/ – Pasha Brands Ltd. (“Pasha“) (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD), Canada’s largest craft cannabis brands organization, has announced the acquisition of a national brand known as Earth Dragon Organics – a leading pre-legalization manufacturer and purveyor of small batch cannabis-infused topicals, based in British Columbia. Since its inception in 2012, Earth Dragon […] The post Pasha Brands Announces Acquisition of Leading Topicals Brand Earth Dragon Organics appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Canndescent Raises $27.5 Million in Series C Funding
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtPrivate premium cannabis company Canndescent announced that it closes on a $27.5 million in Series C Preferred Funding. Leading the investment round, Green Acre Capital, a cannabis-specific venture fund from Canada, was joined by Carnegie Arch Capital, Senterra, LLC., Altitude Investment Management, JW Asset Management and a multinational beer company from Asia. The money will be […] The post Canndescent Raises $27.5 Million in Series C Funding appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Canada Watches Warily as Reports of Vape Pen Illnesses Increase in US
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Terri ColesConcentrates for vaping will become legal across Canada next month. The post Canada Watches Warily as Reports of Vape Pen Illnesses Increase in US appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Cannabis Investor Green Acre Leads $27.5 Million Capital Raise for Canndescent
On September 10, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireCanndescent Closes $27.5 Million Series C Preferred Funding The investment will fuel Canndescent’s new product categories and drive regional expansion SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 10, 2019 – Canndescent, California’s top-selling cultivator of ultra-premium cannabis, announced the closing of $27.5 million in Series C Preferred Funding. Leading the investment round, Green Acre Capital, a cannabis-specific [… Read more
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TILT Holdings Announces Ticker Symbol Change to “TLLTF” on OTCQB Exchange
On September 10, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireCAMBRIDGE, Mass., September 10, 2019–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE: TILT) (OTCQB: TLLTF), a foundational technology cannabis platform comprised of assets to support brands worldwide, announced today that effective immediately the Company’s ticker symbol on the OTCQB Markets has changed from “SVVTF” to the symbol “TLLTF”. We are excited to begin trading [… Read more
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Germany receives first shipment of cannabis oil test samples from Australia
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Alfredo PascualMedical cannabis was exported from Australia to Germany for the first time, Frankfurt-based importer of medical cannabis Cansativa announced Tuesday. Western Australia-based Little Green Pharma supplied the samples. The authorized shipment consisted of samples to be used only for testing, but Cansativa said in a news release that it is “an important step for commercializing Australian […] Germany receives first shipment of cannabis oil test samples from Australia is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Harvest One Obtains Canadian Cannabis Oil Licence
On September 10, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireVANCOUVER, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (“Harvest One” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HVT;OTCQX: HRVOF), through its wholly-owned subsidiary United Greeneries Ltd. (“United Greeneries”) announces that, on September 6, 2019, it obtained an amendment to its licence from Health Canada which will allow for the sale of cannabis oil products. Receiving a cannabis oil sales licence [… Read more
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Facebook and Other Marketing Platforms Continue to Stifle Cannabis Ads
On September 10, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Andrew WardWill cannabis businesses ever be able to advertise on Facebook without major roadblocks? The post Facebook and Other Marketing Platforms Continue to Stifle Cannabis Ads appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Chart: Utah’s medical marijuana patient pool may start small, grow slowly
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Maggie CoweeA recent decision in Utah to award fewer medical marijuana cultivation licenses than allowed raised concerns of undersupply, but projections show the state's patient as relatively small and anticipate slow growth. Chart: Utah’s medical marijuana patient pool may start small, grow slowly is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Claudia Mercado Launches Calibueno Community
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseOAKLAND, Calif. – Calibueno, a minority women-owned Oakland cannabis micro-business, is thrilled to announce the Calibueno Community launch, featuring our own line of private label sungrown flower, infused pre-rolls, extracts and tincture-topicals. “Calibueno is grateful to be in the Jingletown neighborhood and to provide delivery service to the Bay Area with a focus in Oakland [… Read more
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Marijuana Company of America Launches VivaBuds
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseESCONDIDO, Calif. – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: MCOA, an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, announced the official launch of its premium cannabis delivery service, VivaBuds, in the San Fernando Valley, California. In April, the Company announced it had acquired a 20% ownership interest in Natural Plant Extract of California [… Read more
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Aleafia Health Acquires 60 Acres of Farmland
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseTORONTO – Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF, OTC: ALEAF, FRA: ARAH) (“Aleafia Health” or the “Company”)’s wholly owned subsidiary, Aleafia Farms Inc., has acquired the farmland directly adjacent to its Port Perry Outdoor Grow facility. The purchase will allow the Company to commence its Outdoor Grow Phase II expansion, adding an additional 60 acres of [… Read more
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Covalent Collective Announces Dismissal of US SEC Enforcement Action
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Covalent Collective, Inc. (the “Company”), a burgeoning network of vertically integrated cannabis-centric enterprises, announces that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) has dismissed its subpoena enforcement action against the Company. On October 24, 2018, the US SEC issued a subpoena against the Company requiring the production of a [… Read more
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Teewinot Life Sciences Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseTAMPA, Fla. – Teewinot Life Sciences Corporation (“Teewinot” or the “Company”), a global leader in the biosynthetic production of cGMP cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs as new chemical entities, today announced the issuance of multiple patents covering features of the Company’s CannSynthesis technology platform. Currently, Teewinot has 18 issued and allowed patents with over 40 patent [… Read more
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Medicine Man Technologies to Acquire Colorado Harvest Company
On September 10, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseDENVER – Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (MDCL) (“Medicine Man Technologies” or the “Company”), announced today that it has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire Colorado Harvest Company (“Colorado Harvest”), an operator of two leading cannabis dispensaries in Denver and one in nearby Aurora. Under the terms of the transaction, Medicine Man Technologies will [… Read more
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Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts
On September 10, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: David DownsNew York subpoenas chemical makers. Gaps emerge in testing programs in Oregon, California, and Washington. The post Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Nevada Official Put on Leave Amid Cannabis Licensing Fiasco
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Chris KudialisLess than two weeks after a judge stopped Nevada from giving out dozens of planned retail cannabis licenses, the state has put one of its top cannabis officials on leave. The post Nevada Official Put on Leave Amid Cannabis Licensing Fiasco appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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No major marijuana sales impact seen from vaping illness outbreak as MJ retailers focus on consumer education
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John SchroyerA recent outbreak of pulmonary illnesses tied to electronic vaping devices has reportedly caused five deaths and sickened 450 people, but state-legal cannabis retailers across the United States have not yet been hit by a serious downturn in vaporizer cartridge sales as a result of public panic. Many retailers are, however, proactively trying to get […] No major marijuana sales impact seen from vaping illness outbreak as MJ retailers focus on consumer education is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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There Are 420 Days Left Until The 2020 Presidential Election
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Adam DruryNine Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for the third debate. With 420 days until election night, here's your rundown of where they stand on the issue of cannabis. The post There Are 420 Days Left Until The 2020 Presidential Election appeared first on High Time… Read more
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The Daily Hit: September 9, 2019
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: William SumnerIt’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for September 9, 2019. On the Site Medicine Man Technologies Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) has been on a dispensary buying binge this past couple of weeks. Today the company has added to that list of newly acquired properties. The company said it would be […] The post The Daily Hit: September 9, 2019 appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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The Best of Instagram
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: High TimesWeedstagram has something for everyone. The post The Best of Instagram appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Washington state cannabis trade group proposes capital equity fund
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Bart SchanemanA cannabis industry trade group in Washington state on Monday proposed legislation to fund a social equity program that would help remove barriers to capital for minority business owners and would eliminate a residency requirement for potential investors in the market. The Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA) put forward the Cannabis Capital Equity Act, which would be supported […] Washington state cannabis trade group proposes capital equity fund is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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12 Utah medical marijuana dispensaries not enough, advocates say
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithMedical marijuana advocates in Utah say 12 dispensaries won’t be sufficient to meet demand when the state’s MMJ program launches next year. The comments came during a tense public hearing that Utah lawmakers held in advance of a special session next week to approve amendments to the state’s medical cannabis law that are poised to open […] 12 Utah medical marijuana dispensaries not enough, advocates say is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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How Intrusive CPS Visits Led To The Formation of The Family Law Cannabis Alliance
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Diana-Ashley KrachWhile there's still not enough support for parents under investigation by CPS, there is some hope now. The post How Intrusive CPS Visits Led To The Formation of The Family Law Cannabis Alliance appeared first on High Time… Read more
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EXCLUSIVE: Jamaica readies rules for commercial medical cannabis exports
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersJamaica is engaging stakeholders over highly anticipated regulations to govern the export of commercial-scale medical cannabis, and the rules are expected to be finalized within weeks, according to Agriculture Minister Audley Shaw. Marijuana Business Daily obtained a copy of the draft rules ahead of their release from a source who requested anonymity. The proposals are subject to […] EXCLUSIVE: Jamaica readies rules for commercial medical cannabis exports is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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New York governor urges against vaping – with or without cannabis
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state’s health commissioner called for consumers to stop vaping in the wake of reports of deaths and sickness related to the practice. Many of those sickened said they’d been vaping THC, an active ingredient in cannabis. “People should not be using vaping products, period,” Cuomo told reporters. Dr. […] New York governor urges against vaping – with or without cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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CanEx Jamaica To Explore Emerging Markets In The Cannabis Space
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: A.J. HerringtonCanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo 2019 takes place in Montego Bay September 26-28. The post CanEx Jamaica To Explore Emerging Markets In The Cannabis Space appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Mayor Allegedly Extorted Thousands Of Dollars From Marijuana Vendors
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Caitlin DonohueDemocrat Jasiel Correia II is mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts. The post Mayor Allegedly Extorted Thousands Of Dollars From Marijuana Vendors appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Cannabis is the Latest Frontier for the Inspiring Hollingsworth Family
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Andrew WardGrowing cannabis is a family affair for the Hollingsworth clan. The post Cannabis is the Latest Frontier for the Inspiring Hollingsworth Family appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Edibles Regulations to be Challenged in Canadian Court
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Jesse B. StaniforthLawyer John Conroy says Health Canada's edibles-package limit of 10 mg is not enough for medical consumers. The post Edibles Regulations to be Challenged in Canadian Court appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do?
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Jacqueline HavelkaLearn more about the cannabis compound CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) and how this cannabinoid eventually creates the many other cannabinoids we know and love like THC and CBD. The post What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Oregon Cannabis Racketeering Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: The Associated PressA judge has ruled that a racketeering lawsuit brought by a vineyard against a neighboring marijuana operation can go forward despite attempts to have it dismissed. The post Oregon Cannabis Racketeering Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Oregon Officials Won’t Say Which Stores Allegedly Sold Deadly Vape Cartridges
On September 9, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Thomas EdwardThe Oregon Health Authority has been investigating a vape-related death, confirming the deadly products came from two licensed cannabis retailers in Oregon. But they're not disclosing the names of the stores. The post Oregon Officials Won’t Say Which Stores Allegedly Sold Deadly Vape Cartridges appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Protected: Hemp & CBD: How Science Is Surpassing The Snake Oil Stereotype
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: Dr. Emek BlairThere is no excerpt because this is a protected pos… Read more
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Arizona group modifying recreational marijuana legalization measure
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithA group pushing to legalize adult-use cannabis in Arizona plans to refile its proposed voter initiative with some changes later this month in response to a legislative committee review. It doesn’t appear the changes will be substantial, according to the Arizona Republic, but they are being made partly to ensure the ballot measure addresses potential […] Arizona group modifying recreational marijuana legalization measure is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Why Is It so Difficult for Cannabis Companies to Donate to Charities?
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Alaina DorseyBecause cannabis is illegal at the federal level, when a pot company wants to give back to the community or help a cause, it can get complicated. The post Why Is It so Difficult for Cannabis Companies to Donate to Charities? appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Smellin’ Lemons: Unlocking the Potential of Citrus-Scented Cannabis
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Sundial CannabisCan this terpene boost your mood and enhance productivity? The post Smellin’ Lemons: Unlocking the Potential of Citrus-Scented Cannabis appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Medicine Man Technologies Continues To Add To Portfolio, Spends $100M in Two Weeks
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtMedicine Man Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) has been on a dispensary buying binge this past couple of weeks. Today the company has added to that list of newly acquired properties. The company said it would be buying four additional dispensaries in Colorado from a leading cannabis retailer. The company’s total dispensary count will grow to 27 […] The post Medicine Man Technologies Continues To Add To Portfolio, Spends $100M in Two Weeks appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Cannabis Meets Fashion At New York Fashion Week
On September 9, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtFashion met cannabis this past weekend as Project Runway Allstar, Korto Momolu, partnered with Women Grow, the largest network of women in the cannabis and hemp industries for a runway show spectacular. The combination of high fashion and activewear emblazoned with the Women’s Grow logo was well-received by an enthusiastic audience. Models sashayed down the […] The post Cannabis Meets Fashion At New York Fashion Week appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Cannabis industry insiders brace for potential fallout as health officials report new vaping deaths, issue warnings
On September 7, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John SchroyerU.S. health officials were once again cautioning the public to refrain from using vaping products as related respiratory illnesses and even deaths continued to be disclosed last week. As of Friday, officials linked at least five fatalities to e-cigarettes and electronic marijuana vaping devices. The outbreak has some in the cannabis industry expecting at least a […] Cannabis industry insiders brace for potential fallout as health officials report new vaping deaths, issue warnings is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Cannabis Career Watch | New Hires and Promotions September 6, 2019
On September 7, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Erica HeathmanSurterra Wellness has expanded its executive leadership team to include Chief Human Resources Officer Stevens J. Sainte-Rose. Sainte-Rose brings more than two decades of experience in international human resources at global consumer goods companies including Walgreens, Coca-Cola International, and Dawn Foods. “Stevens’ U.S. and overseas HR senior leadership experience at large, consumer-focused companies with field [… Read more
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Executive Profile: Indus Holdings Co-Founder and CEO Robert Weakley
On September 6, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Tom HymesHaving raised $46 million in a Series B round that ended last October and now trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE) under the symbol INDS, Indus Holdings Inc. generates big numbers on a daily basis. The revenues are fueling major expansion of the vertically integrated company’s cultivation, extraction, manufacturing/processing, sales and marketing, and distribution [… Read more
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Business-friendly medical cannabis initiative moves forward in Mississippi
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithA Mississippi group advocating for medical marijuana legalization in the Deep Southern state turned in more than 105,000 signatures to get a free market-oriented initiative on the ballot next year. Mississippians for Compassionate Care submitted the signatures to the secretary of state’s office, which now must review and certify the signatures. The initiative has these main […] Business-friendly medical cannabis initiative moves forward in Mississippi is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Utah governor moves to scrap state-run medical marijuana system
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithUtah Gov. Gary Herbert is calling a special legislative session to scratch an unusual plan for a state-run medical cannabis dispensary system. Instead, he wants to expand the number of private dispensaries from seven to as many as 12. While the measure, if it passes, would open up additional business opportunities, its primary purpose is […] Utah governor moves to scrap state-run medical marijuana system is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Massachusetts mayor charged with extorting cannabis businesses
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Bart SchanemanThe mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, was arrested on charges he conspired to extort $600,000 from at least four business owners in exchange for official letters needed to obtain a license to set up a marijuana business, according to federal authorities Massachusetts mayor charged with extorting cannabis businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Deaths, illnesses related to vaping cannabis on the rise, health authorities say
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Bart SchanemanConcerns over marijuana vaping-related illnesses continue to mount, as U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses Deaths, illnesses related to vaping cannabis on the rise, health authorities say is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Embattled Canadian marijuana firm CannTrust lays off 180
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookScandal-plagued CannTrust, an Ontario-based cannabis grower, laid off 180 employees, or 20% of its workforce. “We have made the extremely difficult decision to restructure our workforce to reflect the current requirements of our business,” Robert Marcovitch, CannTrust’s interim CEO said in a news release. The layoffs are expected to save the company about 9 million Canadian […] Embattled Canadian marijuana firm CannTrust lays off 180 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Police investigating rash of cannabis retail robberies in California capital
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John SchroyerPolice in Sacramento, California, are looking into roughly 10 break-ins at local marijuana shops in the past month, with the possibility the incidents might be connected. Such robberies apparently have escalated, according to West Sacramento TV station KOVR. Robberies have always been a problem for marijuana retailers, many of which operate on a cash-only basis […] Police investigating rash of cannabis retail robberies in California capital is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Green Market Report’s Marijuana Money September 6, 2019
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Video StaffNext week is the Green Market Report’s first Summit in Los Angeles. We’ll be doing a deep dive on the topic of cannabis branding. The number one selling product in California, PLUS products will be talking with CNBC’s Jane Wells, we’ll have singer Melissa Etheridge speaking about her company Etheridge Farms and on Day 2 […] The post Green Market Report’s Marijuana Money September 6, 2019 appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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‘Everybody’s reputation dropped’: Measuring Canadian cannabis industry fallout in wake of CannTrust scandal
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersThe scandal that made CannTrust the least-trusted cannabis company in Canada is weighing on the reputation of the entire industry, according to a new survey by market research firm Leger. ‘Everybody’s reputation dropped’: Measuring Canadian cannabis industry fallout in wake of CannTrust scandal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Week in Review: New L.A. cannabis retail permit round, MMJ license race hot in MO, IL restricts electricity/water use for MJ growers & more
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Laura HamiltonLos Angeles opens the next marijuana licensing round for 100 retail permits, Missouri growers and dispensary licensee applicants face fierce competition, Illinois restricts cannabis electricity and water use for MJ growers – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. 100 MJ retail permits up for grabs in L.A. The rush is on for another […] Week in Review: New L.A. cannabis retail permit round, MMJ license race hot in MO, IL restricts electricity/water use for MJ growers & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Global Cannabis: Seven Nations Where Change is on the Horizon
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersBusiness prospects are permitted at the discretion of legislators and regulators around the world. So anyone interested in capitalizing on the overseas cannabis industry must pay close attention to those legal and regulatory developments—and perhaps even participate in crafting the rules. Here are seven countries to keep an eye on as they roll out new […] Global Cannabis: Seven Nations Where Change is on the Horizon is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Global Cannabis: Seven Global Players Worth Watching
On September 6, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Omar SacirbeyThere seven businesses are worth watching at they attempt to capitalize on the numerous business opportunities in the global marijuana market for entrepreneurs and companies with ambition. And check mjbizdaily.com/intl often for new updates. Looking for where else the action is taking place in the global cannabis market? Here is our list of seven countries to keep […] Global Cannabis: Seven Global Players Worth Watching is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Motive CBD Debuts CBD Product Line for Athletes on NFL Season Kick Off Day
On September 6, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Danny ReedMotive CBD is debuting its extensive product line on the same day the NFL is hosting its 2019 season opener. The CBD maker is offering products aimed at helping athletes in training and recovery. Motive CBD is partnering with several high-profile athletes including former NY Jets star Nick Mangold who is a seven-time pro bowler [… Read more
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Gobbling Up the Market: Consumers Increasingly Seek Ingestible Products
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Joanne CachaperoConsumers have spoken, and they want to consume cannabis. In rapidly growing numbers, both connoisseurs and the curious prefer cannabinoid-infused treats, snacks, drinks, and tinctures to combustible, vapable, and topical products. The reasons are many: 50 percent of consumers cite convenience as their number-one reason for choosing ingestibles over other forms. Many say they like [… Read more
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Cannabis firms, policymakers must work hand-in-hand, ex-Canadian prime minister says in MJBizConINT’L keynote
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookMarijuana companies must take an active role in working with policymakers, says former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell. Businesses can impact cannabis public policy by providing the knowledge needed to help policymakers dismiss old language and beliefs about cannabis and replace that with new knowledge. That was one of the messages Campbell had for cannabis […] Cannabis firms, policymakers must work hand-in-hand, ex-Canadian prime minister says in MJBizConINT’L keynote is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Cannabis Doing Good Award Nominations Open, Gala Planned
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseDENVER – Cannabis companies that are doing the most good for their communities and for the planet will be honored at A Gala to benefit Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) on Thursday, Oct. 17. Winners of the Cannabis Doing Good Awards will be announced at the event. Nominations are open now through Friday, [… Read more
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Oklahoma greenlights 7,000-plus medical marijuana licenses in first year
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithOklahoma regulators approved more than 7,300 business licenses in the first year of the state’s high-flying medical cannabis program, including nearly 4,300 grower permits, according to recently released figures. The state also opened up applications for a new stand-alone license category: transporter. Previously, only licensed growers, processors or dispensaries could receive a transporter permit. New […] Oklahoma greenlights 7,000-plus medical marijuana licenses in first year is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Clever Leaves Earns GMP Certification
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseBOGOTA, Colombia – Clever Leaves, a leading vertically-integrated Colombian licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis and hemp extracts, has become the first cannabis company authorized by the Colombian National Food and Drug Surveillance Institute (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos or INVIMA) to be Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified to produce medical cannabis. [… Read more
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Cannabis companies eye Latin America for global expansion, but process slow
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierLatin America has become a key target for cannabis companies looking to expand internationally. But, as Marijuana Business Daily's International Analyst Alfredo Pascual notes in a new report, the "devil is in the details." Cannabis companies eye Latin America for global expansion, but process slow is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Omura and Greenlane Holdings Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseLOS ANGELES and BOCA RATON, Fla. – Omura, a technology and design brand focused on the cannabis and wellness space, today announced their partnership with Greenlane Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN) (“Greenlane”), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, CBD and liquid nicotine products, for exclusive distribution of Omura vaporizers throughout the United [… Read more
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CannabisNewsWire Partners with CWCBExpo
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseDENVER – CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), an information service specializing in cannabis related news, is pleased to announce it will be an official dissemination partner of the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo (“CWCBExpo”) for both the Los Angeles event scheduled September 26-28, 2019, and the Boston event to follow October 24-26, 2019. Well known as one [… Read more
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Marijuana racketeering suit in Oregon allowed to proceed
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithA federal judge in Oregon ruled that a vineyard suffered “plausibly alleged harm” from a neighboring cannabis operation and may proceed with a racketeering lawsuit. The Capital Press in Salem reported that U.S. Senior District Judge Anna Brown denied the marijuana-growing neighbor’s motion to dismiss the complaint. The judge found that Momtazi Vineyard has legal standing under […] Marijuana racketeering suit in Oregon allowed to proceed is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Deal Watch: Year-over-year cannabis capital raises nearly triple in value
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierCapital raises in the cannabis industry may be roughly the same in terms of absolute numbers, but data shows the amount being raised has grown significantly. Deal Watch: Year-over-year cannabis capital raises nearly triple in value is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Price, quantity key metrics for cannabis sector’s financial health
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jenel Stelton-HoltmeierWe’ve all heard the idiom “mind your p's and q's.” But in the business world, p's and q's speaks to how we drive revenue: price and quantity. Price, quantity key metrics for cannabis sector’s financial health is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Hexo’s “Smoke-Free” Strategy Is Solid, but Shares Remain Overvalued
On September 5, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffEditors note: Guest post by Thomas Niel Aug 30, 2019, 2:24 pm EDT Smoke-free cannabis products could be Hexo’s ticket to success Hexo (NYSE: HEXO) stock has traded sideways this month. Shares rose from $3.98 on July 29 to as high as $4.95 on Aug. 13. But since mid-August, shares have fallen back, closing at $3.94 per share […] The post Hexo’s “Smoke-Free” Strategy Is Solid, but Shares Remain Overvalued appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Gi Paoletti Design Lab is Reconstructing Cannabis Retail Culture
On September 5, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseLOS ANGELES, Calif. – A colossal 70,000-square-foot, hybrid cannabis retail store meets indoor cultivation facility, opened Saturday, August 24th in the Los Angeles Art District. Rousing this new high-end cultural experience for cannabis, and stimulating new opportunity within the design field, is Gi Paoletti Design Lab with the artistically curated Stiiizy dispensary complex. A custom [… Read more
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MJardin Group Finalizes Design on Warman Project, Signs Letter of Intent
On September 4, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseDENVER and TORONTO – MJardin Group, Inc. (“MJardin” or “the Company”) (CSE: MJAR) (OTCQX: MJARF), a leader in premium cannabis production, today announced it has finalized the design for its Warman Road project in Winnipeg, Manitoba (“Warman”), a hybrid facility encompassing indoor and greenhouse production along with full EU GMP certified extraction, processing and packaging [… Read more
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The Daily Hit: September 4, 2019
On September 4, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffIt’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for September 4, 2019. On the Site Aurora Cannabis Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE | TSX: ACB) sold off its final 28,833,334 shares of The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) at a price of $3.00per share for gross proceeds of roughly $86.5 million. The stock was […] The post The Daily Hit: September 4, 2019 appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Aries Clean Energy Biochar Certified by USDA, Int’l Biochar Institute
On September 4, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseFRANKLIN, Tenn. – In conjunction with the celebration of Earth Day, Aries Clean Energy is pleased to announce that its Aries GREEN biochar product has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label and certification from the International Biochar Institute (IBI). The product is now able to display the USDA label and [… Read more
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Can Aurora Cannabis Sales Overcome the Black Market?
On September 4, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffEditors note: Guest post by Mark Putrino, CMT Sep 3, 2019, 10:05 am EDT Are ACB’s sales being affected by the robust black market? I think the answer is yes. Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB) has a well-defined path to profitability. Its near-term goal is to drive down costs by leveraging its massive scale to improve margins. Its medium-term […] The post Can Aurora Cannabis Sales Overcome the Black Market? appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Aurora Cannabis Unloads TGOD Shares For $86 Million
On September 4, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtAurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE | TSX: ACB) sold off its final 28,833,334 shares of The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) at a price of $3.00 per share for gross proceeds of roughly $86.5 million. The stock was lately trading at C$3.51 on the CSE and $2.63 on the OTC. The share […] The post Aurora Cannabis Unloads TGOD Shares For $86 Million appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Marijuana Stocks: One Chart Says Now Is The Time to Buy
On September 4, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffEditors Note: Guest post by Matt McCall, Editor, MoneyWire Aug 29, 2019, 4:45 pm EDT Let me be clear: I try to limit emotions when it comes to investing. I’m a research fanatic, and I always go first to the big-picture trends, data, and face-to-face conversations. But I’ve also learned not to ignore my gut feelings, […] The post Marijuana Stocks: One Chart Says Now Is The Time to Buy appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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The State of Legal Cannabis Markets (Infographic)
On September 4, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: StaffThis sampling of key insights, created as a cannabis markets infographic exclusively for mg by BDS Analytics (it appeared in the August, 2019 issue), includes the top 10 states forecasted 2024 legal spending, cannabis investment statistics, the effects of the explosion in CBD’s popularity, and mor… Read more
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