Dixie Brands’ AcesoHemp Expands Retail Distribution Across Five US States with Huck’s Market
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayAcesoHemp topical range will be on shelves in all 120 Huck’s Market supermarket and convenience stores by the end of November DENVER, Nov. 21, 2019 /CNW/ – Dixie Brands Inc. (“Dixie” or “the Company”) (CSE: DIXI.U), (OTCQX: DXBRF), (Frankfurt: 0QV), one of the cannabis industry’s leading consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies, today announced that its […] The post Dixie Brands’ AcesoHemp Expands Retail Distribution Across Five US States with Huck’s Market appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Introducing Cannabiscope: A New Way To Shop For Cannabis And CBD
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffLAS VEGAS, NV., November 21, 2019 /AxisWire/ The next generation of cannabis retail technology has arrived to solve one of the biggest pain points facing mainstream cannabis consumers: Deciding which strain, product or brand to purchase. Introducing Cannabiscope, a new Software as a Service (Saas) platform combining science, data and technology to reinvent how retailers merchandise […] The post Introducing Cannabiscope: A New Way To Shop For Cannabis And CBD appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Cannabis sector mounts furious lobbying drive in Ontario; Hillier seeks clarity
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersPunished by disappointing sales due to a lack of retail stores, the cannabis industry has been mounting a fierce lobbying drive in Ontario to reach the decisionmakers driving the province’s marijuana policies, according to records from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. Over the past month, lobbyists have beat a path to Ontario’s legislature to discuss […] Cannabis sector mounts furious lobbying drive in Ontario; Hillier seeks clarity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Introducing the Cannafornia MMA Fight Team
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayCannafornia CBD, the wellness-focused division of leading West coast cultivator Cannafornia, Inc. today announced the formation of the Cannafornia Fight Team, a collective of male and female professional MMA fighters. Following an initial partnership with UFC welterweight champion Colby “Chaos” Covington, the company is adding five additional fighters to its lineup of athletes. Joining the […] The post Introducing the Cannafornia MMA Fight Team appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Marijuana social equity
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookThe Boston City Council approved an ordinance creating an independent Cannabis Board, in an effort to boost involvement of minority entrepreneurs in Massachusetts’ growing pot industry. The move also creates the state’s first local fund supporting minority-owned firms, according to officials. – Associated Press Marijuana social equity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Quebec effectively bans cannabis vape products, but still plans to open 15 more stores
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersQuebec will not allow cannabis vaping products to be sold through regulated channels, though the province might reconsider its position in the future. It is the latest blow to legal businesses trying to eke out market share in Canada’s second-largest province. Quebec’s monopoly cannabis retailer – Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) – will not carry the […] Quebec effectively bans cannabis vape products, but still plans to open 15 more stores is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Beyond cannabis: What else to look for in topicals
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Michelle BilodeauSo you know you want cannabis in your cream or lotion. What about coconut oil, cayenne pepper, or phthalates? Learn what to seek—and what to avoid—when you're shopping for cannabis topicals. The post Beyond cannabis: What else to look for in topicals appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Isracann Biosciences Submits Cannabis Facility Plans to Israeli Land Authority
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 by Isracann Biosciences Inc. (CSE: IPOT) (XFRA: A2PT0E) (OTC: ISCNF), please note that the OTC ticker in the first paragraph and in the boiler plate has been changed from (OTC: ATLED) to (OTC: ISCNF). The corrected […] The post Isracann Biosciences Submits Cannabis Facility Plans to Israeli Land Authority appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards US Market Leader finalists
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Kate LavinSLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards US Market Leader finalists is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Robert Crumb’s Stoner Art Worth up to a Quarter Million Dollars Goes to Auction
On November 21, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Benjamin M. AdamsWho would’ve thought that original comic book artwork is worth a fortune? The post Robert Crumb’s Stoner Art Worth up to a Quarter Million Dollars Goes to Auction appeared first on High Time… Read more
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KushCo Holdings Appoints Former Nestle and Cetera Financial Group Human Resources Executive Rhiana Barr as Chief People Officer
On November 21, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireVeteran Executive with Experience Transforming the HR Functions of Leading Global Organizations Joins KushCo’s Executive Leadership Team CYPRESS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2019 / KushCo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:KSHB) (“KushCo” or the “Company”), the premier producer of ancillary products and services to the legal cannabis and CBD industries, today announced that it has appointed [… Read more
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Halo Applauds Historic Congressional Vote on Federal Legalization of Marijuana Southern Oregon Base an Ideal National Launch Pad
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayTORONTO Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Servicers or For Dissemination in the United States Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) applauds the House Judiciary Committee which passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in a 24-10 vote on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 which removes marijuana from […] The post Halo Applauds Historic Congressional Vote on Federal Legalization of Marijuana Southern Oregon Base an Ideal National Launch Pad appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Westleaf and We Grow Announce Filing of Information Circular, Estimated Closing Date, Consent from Debentureholders and Amendment to the Arrangement Agreement
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayCALGARY, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Westleaf Inc. (the “Company” or “Westleaf“) (TSX-V:WL) (OTCQB:WSLFF) announces that it has filed a Joint Information Circular with respect to its proposed December 18, 2019 Westleaf Shareholder Meeting in connection with its previously announced Arrangement with We Grow BC Ltd. (“We Grow“) and certain securityholders thereof and has obtained approval of the Arrangement […] The post Westleaf and We Grow Announce Filing of Information Circular, Estimated Closing Date, Consent from Debentureholders and Amendment to the Arrangement Agreement appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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GreenStar Biosciences Announces Achievement of DTC Eligibility
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayVancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – November 21, 2019) – GreenStar Biosciences Corp. (CSE: GSTR) (OTC PINK: GTSIF) (“GreenStar” or the “Company“), a growth-oriented technology and services company that provides real estate, financial, management and other support to licensed cannabis businesses in the United States, is pleased to announce the Company has secured DTC eligibility by The […] The post GreenStar Biosciences Announces Achievement of DTC Eligibility appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Lexaria’s Technology Now Works in Less Than 10 Minutes
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayKELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2019 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQX:LXRP)(CSE LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announces it has developed additional enhancements for its industry-leading DehydraTECHTM platform that delivers THC onset of action in human pilot testing in less than 10 minutes. In recent human subjective pilot tests, […] The post Lexaria’s Technology Now Works in Less Than 10 Minutes appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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YIELD GROWTH Signs Definitive Agreement to Distribute Organic Mushroom Coffees in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayVancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – November 21, 2019) – The Yield Growth Corp. (CSE: BOSS) (OTCQB: BOSQF) (FSE: YG3) is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement for the exclusive distribution of Yield Growth’s line of mushroom infused organic coffees being developed through subsidiary Flourish Mushroom Labs Inc. Organic Mushroom Coffees to be sold […] The post YIELD GROWTH Signs Definitive Agreement to Distribute Organic Mushroom Coffees in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Israel Writing Playbook to Become Cannabis Gateway to Europe
On November 21, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ash StringerWith unprecedented expertise in cannabis research and perfect weather conditions for cultivation, it only makes sense that Israeli lawmakers took a global leadership position in January 2019 by green-lighting the export of medical cannabis to countries where it is allowed. Then it just became a matter of establishing the framework to become one of only […] The post Israel Writing Playbook to Become Cannabis Gateway to Europe appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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TILT Holdings Closes Additional $10.2 Million Capital Raise
On November 21, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireTILT Holdings Announces Closing of Additional US$10.2M, as Previously Announced Shareholder Backed Financing is Oversubscribed Additional Capital Will Drive Growth of Core Assets CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE: TILT) (OTCQB: TLLTF), a foundational technology cannabis platform comprised of assets to support brands worldwide, announced [… Read more
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The First Class of Winners of the Clio Cannabis Awards
On November 21, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Chloé Harper GoldLast night was a historic moment. In its 60th year of existence, the Clio Awards recognized a new category: cannabis. The Clios were established in 1959 as a way to honor and celebrate the creative and artistic prowess of the advertising and marketing industries. Since its first year, the Clio Awards have considered submissions from […] The post The First Class of Winners of the Clio Cannabis Awards appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Federal prosecutors, industry probe municipal cannabis agreements in Massachusetts
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithMassachusetts’ mandated “host community agreements” (HCAs) between municipalities and marijuana businesses are under intense scrutiny, with cannabis companies complaining they are unfair and costly and federal prosecutors reportedly investigating their terms. The probe comes in the wake of a cannabis bribery case in Fall River and only a few months after the FBI announced in […] Federal prosecutors, industry probe municipal cannabis agreements in Massachusetts is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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The Daily Hit: November 20, 2019
On November 21, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Kaitlin DomangueIts time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for November 20th, 2019. On the Site House Judiciary Committee Approves MORE Act In a 24-10 vote, the House Judiciary Committee approved the MORE Act that would effectively end marijuana prohibition on Wednesday. This is the first time that a congressional committee has approved a […] The post The Daily Hit: November 20, 2019 appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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iAnthus Capital Reports 16% Sequential Growth in Quarterly Revenue to $22.3 Million
On November 21, 2019 _Source: New Cannabis Ventures_By: NCV NewswireiAnthus Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results Pro-Forma Revenues of $30.9 million¹, 23% Growth over Second Quarter Reported revenues of $22.3 million, up 16% from the prior quarter Pro-forma revenues were $30.9 million¹, up 23% from the prior quarter Retail revenues increased 28% from the second quarter, driven by new customer retention and acquisition [… Read more
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Marketing to Post-Millennials: Tips for a Disruptive Industry and Time
On November 20, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Dino H. CarterAs technology evolves, it effects change in society and has an impact on the way we look at things. According to futurist Ray Kurzweil, not only is change inevitable, but also the pace of change is growing exponentially. As humans, we find embracing change difficult because the brain is afraid of new things. This creates [… Read more
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New Study: Cannabis May Reduce Illicit Opioid Use For Those With Chronic Pain
On November 20, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Adam DruryResearchers found that daily cannabis users were significantly less likely to use illicit opioids to manage chronic pain. The post New Study: Cannabis May Reduce Illicit Opioid Use For Those With Chronic Pain appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Recreational marijuana licensing
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookMichigan issued the first adult-use marijuana licenses to Exclusive Brands, a business planning to grow and sell MJ for recreational use when it becomes legal in the state on Dec. 1. Licenses also were given to PSI Labs, which test marijuana, and Real Life Solutions, an event organizer. Recreational marijuana licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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What is CBD oil? A beginner’s guide to cannabidiol extracts
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Bailey RahnGot questions about CBD oil? This guide can help you find answers. Learn more about what CBD oil is, what it can do, and how to select a reliable, quality product. The post What is CBD oil? A beginner’s guide to cannabidiol extracts appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Canntab Achieves Key Milestone: Canntab Enters Into Supply & Distribution Agreements With Exactus for the Purchase of Hemp-Derived CBD Oil and the Distribution of Canntab’s Hard Pill Formulations in the United States
On November 20, 2019 _Source: CannabisFN_By: Ryan AllwayCanntab will manufacture its hard pill formulations (made from CBD and other hemp derivatives) in a Florida facility operated by Exactus, using equipment supplied by Canntab Manufacturing is expected to begin near the end of Q1 2020 The agreements unlock a distribution channel to an estimated $1B+ CBD market in the U.S.1 Canntab’s hard pill […] The post Canntab Achieves Key Milestone: Canntab Enters Into Supply & Distribution Agreements With Exactus for the Purchase of Hemp-Derived CBD Oil and the Distribution of Canntab’s Hard Pill Formulations in the United States appeared first on CannabisF… Read more
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Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Fee For Veterans
On November 20, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Thomas EdwardMaking medical marijuana more affordable would also make it more accessible. The post Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Fee For Veterans appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Time to vote: Leafly Readers’ Choice Awards
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Leafly Canada StaffLeafly's first Readers' Choice Awards recognize the best in Canadian cannabis as chosen by YOU, the consumer. The post Time to vote: Leafly Readers’ Choice Awards appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Report: Ontario to allow private sector wholesale of cannabis
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersOntario’s government plans to loosen its grip on adult-use cannabis distribution and allow private-sector participation. Currently, recreational marijuana wholesaling in the province is under the sole domain of the government-owned Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). According to an email obtained by the Financial Post, “The OCS is moving ahead with expanding its privately-operated third-party centralized distribution […] Report: Ontario to allow private sector wholesale of cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Nationwide cannabis legalization bill advances on Capitol Hill
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: David DownsMarijuana legalization advocates are making historic advances in Congress. Read the details. The post Nationwide cannabis legalization bill advances on Capitol Hill appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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BREAKING: House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition
On November 20, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Danny ReedWASHINGTON, D.C. – In what may be a historic turn in federal cannabis politics, the House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill to federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. By a count of 24-10, the committee voted in favor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, H.R. 3884, [… Read more
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US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithThe U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a sweeping cannabis reform bill by a vote of 24-10, a milestone moment that moves the multibillion-dollar marijuana industry a step closer to federal legalization. If adopted into law, the social justice-focused Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019 could open up huge business opportunities […] US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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CannaCon Northwest Returning to Tacoma January 10-11, 2020
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: Graham AbbottThe CannaCon Northwest trade conference is returning to Tacoma, Washington on January 10-11, 2020 for another high-quality weekend of cannabis business… Read Mo… Read more
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Medmen Cutting 190+ Jobs
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: TG BranfaltMedmen Enterprises is cutting more than 190 jobs, the Chicago Tribune reports. The layoffs come about a month after the… Read Mo… Read more
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TerrAscend Delivers Rising Revenue, Rising Expenses
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtTerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER)(OTCQX: TRSSF) reported that its third-quarter for 2019 increased 53% sequentially to $26.8 million from $17.6 million in the second quarter. It was a large increase over the $1.8 million delivered in the third quarter of 2018. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars. The company attributed the increase to higher overall […] The post TerrAscend Delivers Rising Revenue, Rising Expenses appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Doctors Are Increasingly Tapering Patients From Opioid Medications
On November 20, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: A.J. HerringtonThe opioid crisis is serious, but cutting people off too quickly carries risks. The post Doctors Are Increasingly Tapering Patients From Opioid Medications appeared first on High Time… Read more
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Harvest Health Reports Earnings, New Financing, Changes CannaPharmacy Deal
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtHarvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV)(OTCQX: HRVSF) reported total revenue for the third quarter of 2019 of $33.2 million, an increase of 197% from $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2018. This was an increase of 25% sequentially. The net loss was $39.1 million for the quarter, which the company attributed to the cost of […] The post Harvest Health Reports Earnings, New Financing, Changes CannaPharmacy Deal appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards Community Impact finalists
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Kate LavinThe MJBizDaily Awards recognize excellence and impact in the cannabis industry. SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards Community Impact finalists is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Kiva Confections Launches Fast-Acting THC-Infused Gravy in Time for Thanksgiving
On November 20, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Nick LindseyCannabis science plus Thanksgiving dinner equals weed-infused gravy. The post Kiva Confections Launches Fast-Acting THC-Infused Gravy in Time for Thanksgiving appeared first on High Time… Read more
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“Is This Work Brave?” An Inside Look At The Clio Cannabis Judging Session
On November 20, 2019 _Source: High Times_By: Chloé Harper GoldThe Clio Cannabis Awards will be presented November 20th. Here's what it was like in the judging room. The post “Is This Work Brave?” An Inside Look At The Clio Cannabis Judging Session appeared first on High Time… Read more
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No one clear path around California marijuana industry’s major business woes, insiders lament
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John SchroyerCalifornia’s cannabis industry continues to struggle with problems that remain much the same since early 2018 when the state transitioned to a legal market – and no clear solutions have yet emerged. At a two-day marijuana industry conference in Long Beach, California, this past weekend, state regulators and industry insiders mingled to lament those familiar […] No one clear path around California marijuana industry’s major business woes, insiders lament is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Cannabis Brand NUG Opens Wellness Center and Retail Store
On November 20, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseSAN LEANDRO, Calif. – NUG, one of the premier diversified cannabis companies in California, has opened a new flagship retail store, NUG Wellness, in San Leandro, California. As its name implies, NUG Wellness is poised to be a community hub for health and selfcare-focused cannabis products, as well for consumer and medical patient education events. [… Read more
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The Dos and Don’ts of Connecting with the Media
On November 20, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Judy CampbellYou have news to share and you want help telling a great story, so who are you going to call? The media. We have shared tips for how to be newsworthy and walked you through the details of how to write a press release, now it is time to coach you on actually connecting with [… Read more
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The Daily Hit: November 19, 2019
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Kaitlin DomangueIts time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for November 19th, 2019. On the Site HEXO Admits To Growing Cannabis In Unlicensed Room HEXO released a statement explaining they were unknowingly growing cannabis in an unlicensed area of their facility. They did not know about this section of their facility […] The post The Daily Hit: November 19, 2019 appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Congress takes a historic first step on national cannabis legalization
On November 20, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Bruce BarcottA House committee is scheduled to consider the MORE Act, which would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. The post Congress takes a historic first step on national cannabis legalization appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Australian-grown medical cannabis clears key export hurdle for first time
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersAustralia is one step closer to joining Canada and the Netherlands in the competitive medical cannabis export market. Australian-grown medical cannabis clears key export hurdle for first time is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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How to choose a cannabis cultivar for your homegrow
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Johanna SilverWhere to start when selecting a cultivar for your homegrow? Here we offer some guidance of what to put in your garden. The post How to choose a cannabis cultivar for your homegrow appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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The four main types of cannabis topicals
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Michelle BilodeauFrom lotions and salves to lip balms, bath products and lubes, learn the primary categories of cannabis topicals, and what the science (so far) says about their efficacy. The post The four main types of cannabis topicals appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Tips for entering Europe’s medical cannabis market: Q&A with Christian Carlsen of Danish pharma firm NNE
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersCould medical cannabis be a growth engine for the pharmaceutical industry? A subsidiary of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is betting the answer is yes. NNE A/S, a 1,000-person strong pharmaceutical engineering and advisory unit of Novo Nordisk A/S , has been counselling medical cannabis companies on establishing pharmaceutical-grade facilities in Europe and Asia. NNE’s cannabis […] Tips for entering Europe’s medical cannabis market: Q&A with Christian Carlsen of Danish pharma firm NNE is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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HEXO Admits To Growing Cannabis In Unlicensed Room
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Kaitlin DomangueCanadian cannabis producer Hexo Corp. (HEXO) has admitted to unknowingly growing cannabis in an unlicensed area of its Niagra facility. The company put out a press release on Friday saying that a section of the facility found to be growing cannabis was not properly licensed to do so. The unlicensed section is referred to as […] The post HEXO Admits To Growing Cannabis In Unlicensed Room appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Alfredo PascualSince a new law took effect a year ago, England’s National Health Service (NHS) has reimbursed patients on only 18 occasions for “unlicensed” cannabis-based products that have not undergone clinical trials, according to government data. In the case of private prescriptions – which are paid out of pocket by patients – the number of prescriptions reached 104. The data […] England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Zuna Launches Next Generation of Cannabis Technology Products with Unparalleled Support
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: Cara WietstockSan Jose, CA, November 19, 2019 — Zuna, a leading provider of integrated solutions for cannabis cultivation, today announced the… Read Mo… Read more
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20% sales tax will make vaping more expensive in BC
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Leafly_By: Harrison JordanAs early as Jan. 1, 2020, taxes on all vaping products—including accessories, pods, and concentrates such as "cannabis e-juice"—will increase from 7% to 20%. The post 20% sales tax will make vaping more expensive in BC appeared first on Leafl… Read more
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Canopy Growth Gets Big New York Tax Break
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Kaitlin DomangueCanadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) is set to receive a large tax break for their new Kirkwood, New York facility. An economic development group, The Broome Industrial Development Agency, set a plan into motion on behalf of Canopy Growth. Canopy will receive a standard 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes deal, qualifying for a 39% reduction in […] The post Canopy Growth Gets Big New York Tax Break appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Merida Capital, Minority Cannabis Business Assoc. Announces Winners of Accelerator Program
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffMinority Cannabis Business Association and Merida Capital Partners announced the winning recipients of investment through the Inclusive Industry (“i2”) Accelerator, which will deploy $500K initially to fast-track the development of five minority-owned businesses. MCBA and Merida launched i2 earlier this year to accelerate the development of minority-owned businesses in the cannabis and hemp industry by creating […] The post Merida Capital, Minority Cannabis Business Assoc. Announces Winners of Accelerator Program appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Money Moves: Flowr, Meta Growth
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: StaffThe Flowr Corporation The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR)(OTC: FLWPF) reported that it has closed its previously announced credit facility from a syndicate of lenders led by ATB Financial and including Farm Credit Canada. The $25 million facilities consist of a $24.5 million recapitalization term facility and a $500,000 revolving operating credit facility. Flowr will receive […] The post Money Moves: Flowr, Meta Growth appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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Trulieve Delivers Another Solid Quarter of Earnings
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Green Market Report_By: Debra BorchardtTrulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) released its financial results for the third quarter of 2019 ending September 30, 2019, with revenue of $70.7 million, an increase of 22% sequentially and an increase of 150% yearo-over-year. This beat analyst estimates by $5.09M. The company also delivered a net income of $60.3 million for the quarter, which […] The post Trulieve Delivers Another Solid Quarter of Earnings appeared first on Green Market Repor… Read more
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SLIDESHOW: The finalists for the MJBizDaily Awards Regional Game Changer are …
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Kate LavinThe MJBizDaily Awards recognize excellence and impact in the cannabis industry. SLIDESHOW: The finalists for the MJBizDaily Awards Regional Game Changer are … is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Chart: Oklahoma medical marijuana sales far exceed expectations
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Eli McVeyIn less than a year, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry went from nonexistent to one of the largest and most valuable cannabis markets in the nation. According to tax receipts released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, sales of medical marijuana in the state stood at just over $258 million through the first 10 months of 2019 […] Chart: Oklahoma medical marijuana sales far exceed expectations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Biden Not Looking to Legalize Cannabis Because it Could be “a Gateway Drug”
On November 19, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Danny ReedAs we move closer to the 2020 presidential election, cannabis advocates are hopeful that federal prohibition’s end is finally on the horizon. Unfortunately, for those seeking the long-anticipated elimination of cannabis criminalization, one of the candidates with the best chance of securing the Democratic Party’s nomination for 2020 is saying not so fast. Despite a [… Read more
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Health Canada OK with Hexo’s proactive fix on unlicensed cannabis cultivation
On November 19, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersActions undertaken by Quebec cannabis producer Hexo Corp. to proactively rectify unauthorized cultivation were deemed “acceptable” by Canada’s federal health department. The company disclosed late Friday that unlicensed cultivation took place inside part of a facility the company acquired last spring. Hexo’s 260 million Canadian dollar ($180 million) purchase of Newstrike Brands, owner of Up […] Health Canada OK with Hexo’s proactive fix on unlicensed cannabis cultivation is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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BC offers CA$676,000 to help cannabis entrepreneurs join legal market
On November 18, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersA small portion of an employment fund worth 15 million Canadian dollars ($11 million) is being set aside by British Columbia’s government to help gray-market cannabis entrepreneurs in one region of the province gain a foothold in the legal economy. The funding for the program, amounting to CA$676,000, is being directed to the Cannabis Business Transition Initiative, which […] BC offers CA$676,000 to help cannabis entrepreneurs join legal market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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The Heat Is On: Fire & Flower Blazes a Trail Across Canada
On November 18, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Rob HillFire & Flower has had a busy 2019. The company refined its brand concept and hired a bevy of contractors, architects, and engineers to add more than twenty locations across Canada. Needless to say, challenges have been many. One of the biggest: By the date on which recreational sales became legal, many municipalities hadn’t finalized [… Read more
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New Resource Online Will Allow Pharmacists to Vet CBD Products
On November 18, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Danny ReedWith fears over the nationwide vaping crisis and contaminated nicotine, THC, and CBD products being sold, consumers and pharmacists are in need of a way to determine which products are safe and reliable. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has developed a new resource to guide pharmacists in identifying quality CBD products. NCPA CBD Source [… Read more
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420 Purifier Review
On November 18, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: Cara WietstockThe 420 Purifier is a high-performance smoke purifier meant for people who prefer to light up inside. It all began… Read Mo… Read more
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Potential $1.7 billion adult-use cannabis market in Michigan gears up for Dec. 1 launch
On November 18, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Jeff SmithMichigan’s adult-use cannabis program is expected to kick off Dec. 1 with about a dozen stores initially, setting into motion a market projected by Marijuana Business Daily to reach $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion in sales a year at maturity. The launch comes at a time that: Nearly eight in 10 municipalities in the state […] Potential $1.7 billion adult-use cannabis market in Michigan gears up for Dec. 1 launch 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 November 15, 2019
On November 16, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Erica HeathmanTextmunication Holdings, Inc. has added Wendell Minnick to its advisory team as an investment advisor. Minnick currently serves as executive chairman of Align Capital based in Greenwich, Connecticut. His previous experience includes founding and management of companies MR Resources, Inc., MediaMap, Inc., Accolade, Inc., and Lanxide Corporation. “Adding Wendell to our experienced advisory team is [… Read more
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CannaSafe Report Reveals Toxins in Illicit THC Vape Cartridges
On November 16, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Joanne CachaperoVAN NUYS, Calif. – California cannabis testing lab CannaSafe has released results of tests conducted on illicit and counterfeit THC-infused vape cartridges, as well as samples from legal companies. “California has the strictest cannabis product testing regulations in the nation, and the licensed products proved to be free of contaminants and dangerous pesticides,” the CannaSafe [… Read more
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Major cannabis firm MedMen slashes more than 190 jobs, unloads assets to bolster bottom line
On November 15, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Bart SchanemanMedMen, a Los Angeles-based multistate marijuana operator, announced it is laying off more than 190 employees to shore up its bottom line, joining a growing list of cannabis companies shedding workers amid falling MJ stock prices and a dearth of outside funding. The cash-strapped, vertically integrated company also disclosed plans to scale back its store […] Major cannabis firm MedMen slashes more than 190 jobs, unloads assets to bolster bottom line is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Australia launches inquiry into medical cannabis access
On November 15, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersAustralia’s Senate is launching a formal inquiry into issues involving patient access to medical cannabis. Limited access to medical marijuana has restricted the accessible domestic market in Australia. Improvements to availability pathways and regulatory overlap could brighten business prospects for local entrepreneurs. The Community Affairs References Committee’s inquiry will examine the degree of patient access […] Australia launches inquiry into medical cannabis access is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Sanders, Buttigieg Would Support Medical Cannabis for Veterans as President
On November 15, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: TG BranfaltOn Veteran’s Day, Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Mayor Pete Buttigieg each announced support for allowing military… Read Mo… Read more
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Week in Review: Cannabis layoffs, regulators scrutinizing vitamin E acetate as vape villain, MI adult-use launch looms & more
On November 15, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Laura HamiltonLayoff announcements continue to weigh on the marijuana industry, state regulators focus on vitamin E acetate additive in vaporizer products as the vape crisis continues, Michigan businesses set their game plans for a December adult-use MJ launch, and more of the week’s top cannabis news. Pink slips pile up Three well-known California cannabis companies this […] Week in Review: Cannabis layoffs, regulators scrutinizing vitamin E acetate as vape villain, MI adult-use launch looms & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Presidential Candidates Commit to Medical Cannabis for Veterans
On November 15, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Joanne CachaperoWASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Iowa Democratic Caucus about eighty days away—which will signal the start of the 2020 primaries for Democrats in the race for the White House—leading candidates Pete Buttigieg, and Senator Bernie Sanders (Vt.) have both declared their support of federal cannabis decriminalization. Pushing their policy positions further, Senator Sanders and Mayor [… Read more
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Canadian cannabis group appeals to Trudeau to help fix industry challenges
On November 15, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersAn industry group representing Canada’s biggest cannabis companies is appealing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help address some of the industry’s most persistent challenges. In a letter sent to Trudeau on Nov. 9 and made public Thursday night, the Cannabis Council of Canada highlighted a number of areas in need of improvement, including a […] Canadian cannabis group appeals to Trudeau to help fix industry challenges is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Aurora Cannabis ceases construction at Alberta, Denmark facilities as losses widen
On November 14, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersAurora Cannabis is ceasing construction at its large second-phase facility in Denmark and deferring most of the final construction at its Aurora Sun facility in Medicine Hat, Alberta, as the company’s losses widened substantially in the quarter. The moves would save Aurora a combined 190 million Canadian dollars ($143 million) in the coming year. Aurora said the […] Aurora Cannabis ceases construction at Alberta, Denmark facilities as losses widen is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Michigan Recreational Cannabis Sales Could Start as Early as Next Month
On November 14, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Danny ReedLANSING, Mich. – Sales of recreational cannabis could actually start ahead of schedule in one state. Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has notified dispensaries that they may begin diverting up to 50 percent of their medicinal inventory toward recreational sales starting December 1, earlier than previously thought. Dispensary operators must have obtained a recreational license [… Read more
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The Cannabis Payment Predicament: Don’t Be a Part of the Problem
On November 14, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Tyler BeuerleinCard transactions are a serious problem for the cannabis industry—not because consumers can’t use them to purchase products, but because merchants accept them. Instead of adhering to the prohibition of debit card and credit card use, numerous business operators at all levels opt for workarounds that cause more damage than they might realize. Let’s set [… Read more
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Measure Protocol Partners with Broccoli to Build Community of Cannabis Users
On November 14, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseLONDON – Measure Protocol, the ethical person-based data marketplace powered by blockchain, has partnered with Broccoli to build an online research community for cannabis users. Broccoli, a brand of Audacia Bioscience, is seeking to close the information gap surrounding cannabis and will use the new community to connect with consumers, gather insights and share valuable [… Read more
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Overtaxation of legal cannabis must stop, group says of planned BC vape tax increase
On November 14, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersBritish Columbia's plan to slap a 20% tax on retail sales of cannabis vaporizer products imperils the success of legalization, a marijuana industry group said. Overtaxation of legal cannabis must stop, group says of planned BC vape tax increase is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Northern Swan and Clever Leaves Combine to Strengthen Global Reach
On November 14, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseNew York and Bogotá – Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. (Northern Swan), a multi national operator in the federally legal cannabis industry, and Eagle Canada Holdings d/b/a/ Clever Leaves (Clever Leaves), a leading vertically-integrated Colombian licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis and hemp extracts, announced today a definitive agreement to fully integrate their respective operations. The [… Read more
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Georgia MMJ
On November 14, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: John RebchookGeorgia MMJ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Sweet Flower Cannabis to Add Retail Location in Los Angeles Arts District
On November 14, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseCULVER CITY, Calif. – Sweet Flower—Southern California’s largest independent cannabis retailer and lifestyle brand committed to modernizing the cannabis customer experience—will open a brand new location in the Los Angeles Arts District at 614 Mateo St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 on November 21, 2019. Launched in 2018, Sweet Flower has paved a new path for [… Read more
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Opportunity: New Brunswick to pivot to private-sector cannabis retail model
On November 14, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersNew Brunswick’s government is getting out of the cannabis retail business, presenting an opportunity for the private sector. The province issued a request for proposals to open privately-owned cannabis retail locations for a single operator in the new year. New Brunswick is looking for a quick sale, indicating that applicants have until Jan. 10, 2020, […] Opportunity: New Brunswick to pivot to private-sector cannabis retail model is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Canopy’s net revenue plunges as challenges pile up in Canadian cannabis sector
On November 14, 2019 _Source: Marijuana Business Daily_By: Matt LamersCanopy Growth’s net revenue plunged 15% compared with the previous quarter, a development the Ontario-based company attributed to a “challenging” period in the Canadian cannabis sector marked by provincial wholesalers reducing purchases and disappointing retail store openings - particularly in its home province. Canopy’s net revenue plunges as challenges pile up in Canadian cannabis sector is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneu… Read more
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Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators ‘Quarantine’ Vape Products
On November 13, 2019 _Source: Ganjapreneur.com_By: TG BranfaltThe Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has “quarantined” all vaporizers except for those “designed to exclusively vaporize marijuana flower for medical… Read Mo… Read more
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Singer-Songwriter Neil Young’s U.S. Citizenship Held Up Due to Cannabis Use
On November 13, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Joanne CachaperoCALIFORNIA – Legendary singer-songwriter and Toronto native Neil Young on Friday said he has been told by immigration officials that he must re-take his U.S. citizenship exam—though he apparently passed the first test—due to prior marijuana use and involvement with people known to use cannabis. In a post on Neil Young Archives titled, “I Have [… Read more
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Ilera Healthcare to Host Free Veteran/MMJ Documentary Screening
On November 12, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleasePHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania medical marijuana company and dispensary, Ilera Healthcare, will host a free screening of Unprescribed, followed by a panel discussion, on Friday, November 15th at 6:30 pm at Greater Plymouth Community Center in Plymouth Meeting. The documentary film highlights medical marijuana (MMJ) as an alternative to the cocktail of drugs prescribed by military [… Read more
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Cresco Labs Launches Cannabis Advertising Campaign in California
On November 12, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Press ReleaseCHICAGO – Cresco Labs (CSE:CL)(OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today debuted its largest advertising initiative created to bolster consumer awareness in California of its namesake cannabis brand, Cresco. Called “Excellent Everyday Cannabis” and concepted with creative agency 72andSunny, the multi-channel campaign spans [… Read more
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What Cannabis Brands Can Learn from Greek Mythology
On November 12, 2019 _Source: mg Magazine – Cannabis News & Information_By: Randall HuftIn Greek mythology, Icarus drowned after plummeting from the sky because, in his complacency and hubris, he flew too close to the sun and melted the wings his father had made. Danny Miller’s 1990 book The Icarus Paradox describes a similar phenomenon in which extraordinarily successful companies abruptly fail as a result of the very [… Read more
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