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Thursday May 26, 2022 - 11:23 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Heighten Visibility of Upcoming CWCBExpo

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a specialized communications platform for the cannabis sector and one of the 50+ brands of IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), today announced that it will be collaborating with the organizers of CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in its capacity as the official newswire for the June event. The conference is slated to take place June 2-4, 2022, at New York City’s Javits Convention Center,…

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Wednesday May 25, 2022 - 12:13 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) GrowPods Can Provide Compelling Experience of ‘Buying Right off the Vine’

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today announced that its GrowPods — innovative modular hydroponic farms — can give grocers the ability to grow and sell ultra-clean and fresh strawberries and leafy lettuce, kale and micro-greens from a self-contained unit that can be located as nearby as the store’s parking lot. The announcement includes examples of grocers “taking farm-to-table to a whole new level,” including, according…

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Tuesday May 24, 2022 - 2:57 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo New York’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series to Feature Tremaine Wright

Tremaine Wright will be featured in a special “In Conversation with…” presentation at CWCBExpo New York on Friday, June 3. Wright, the chairwoman of the New York State Cannabis Control Board, is responsible for regulatory and tax policies regarding medical and adult-use cannabis in New York State. In the one-on-one conversation hosted by Gia Moron, president of Women Grow and founder and CEO of GVM…

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Monday May 23, 2022 - 12:44 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) GrowPods Suited to Build More Resilient Food Production Capabilities

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) is ideally situated to help meet the needs of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (“LFPA”), which sets out to build a new and more equitable food system. The LFPA is intended to enable “state, tribal and local entities to purchase food more efficiently from local producers and invest in infrastructure that…

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Monday May 23, 2022 - 10:50 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Acquisition of Masaya CB Brand

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, has signed an agreement to acquire Masaya and its patent-pending CBD formulations, including Masaya Pure. The agreement was made with leading cell biologist Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, PhD, who created and owns the brand; Manalo-Morgan is a member of Flora Growth’s board of directors and is the company’s scientific…

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Friday May 20, 2022 - 1:28 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Leveraging Dynamic Short- and Long-Term Strategies to Gain Market Share

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the licensed cannabis sector, last year completed the acquisition of Lemon Glow. The move, according to Sugarmade CEO Jimmy Chan, was part of the company’s efforts to set the stage to improve margins, expand end-market access, and grow, refine, produce, and distribute in the largest and fastest-growing cannabis market on the planet. “The acquisition was designed to position…

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Thursday May 19, 2022 - 3:18 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Bright Green Corporation (NASDAQ: BGXX) Commences Trading on the Nasdaq

Bright Green (NASDAQ: BGXX) is one of the few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture and sell, legally under federal and state laws, cannabis and cannabis-related products for research, pharmaceutical applications and affiliated export. As previously announced, the company has commenced the trading of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol BGXX. For additional details, view the prospectus…

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Thursday May 19, 2022 - 2:35 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Aims to Deliver Safer Alternative for Nicotine Experience

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) will soon begin a human clinical study, NIC-H22-1, to compare its DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance with that of existing brands such as ON! and Zyn, currently available in the U.S. “Animal testing has already demonstrated that DehydraTECH-nicotine can deliver peak nicotine performance to the bloodstream 10 to 20 times faster than the study’s controls,” a recent article reads. “Lexaria has long…

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Thursday May 19, 2022 - 1:16 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Prime Harvest Inc. Selects IBN for Corporate Communications Expertise

Prime Harvest, a technology-focused, full-service cannabis company with horizontally diversified operations spanning various segments of the cannabis value chain, today announced its selection of the corporate communications expertise of IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities. As part of the client partner relationship, IBN will leverage its investor based distribution network of 5,000+ key syndication outlets, various newsletters, social…

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Wednesday May 18, 2022 - 10:07 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Upcoming Cannabis Landscape Webinar, Launches Highsman Helix

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, is hosting a webinar focused on the global cannabis regulatory landscape; the event is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at 4 p.m. EDT. Titled “The State of the Play: Cannabis Regulatory Landscape,” the webinar will feature Flora Growth executives, including president and CEO Luis Merchan, COO Jason Warnock…

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Wednesday May 18, 2022 - 9:55 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Releases Status Update Regarding MCTO

Red White & Bloom (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), a multistate cannabis operator and house of premium brands, has shared a status update on the management cease trade order (“MCTO”) the company received from the British Columbia Securities Commission; the MCTO was effective on May 3, 2022, under the National Policy 12-203. In the update, the company references its original press release, which announced a delay…

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Tuesday May 17, 2022 - 1:52 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – AmeriCann (ACAN) Announces Positive Quarterly Results, Operations Update

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, today released financial and operational results for its fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2022. According to the update, the company achieved a significant increase in year-over-year quarterly revenue, culminating in positive net income for the quarter. Revenue from operations increased over 52% for the quarter ended March 2022 relative to…

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Monday May 16, 2022 - 1:40 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (ACTX) Brings Innovative Solutions, Healthy Food to Where It’s Needed

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) today announced that its innovative modular hydroponic farms can help farmers lower costs and boost production during these trying times. “Rising fuel prices are hitting some farmers hard,” according to Fox News. In addition, unprecedented issues with the supply chain, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine have made this a very difficult time to be a farmer —…

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Monday May 16, 2022 - 10:31 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Strategic Appointment of Cannabis Regulatory Veteran

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, today announced its appointment of regulatory veteran Holly Bell as vice president of regulatory affairs. According to the update, Bell will play a crucial role in Flora’s domestic and global expansion strategy and lead government relations in key international markets. “Holly’s unique knowledge and understanding of the United States’…

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Friday May 13, 2022 - 2:09 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Advanced Container Technologies Inc.’s (ACTX) Unique Product Line Designed to Help Companies Grow Brands, Increase Profits

Advanced Container Technologies (OTC: ACTX) provides an impressive line of products, including an array of offerings for virtually every type of cannabis and hemp product, branding solutions, controlled environment cultivation systems, lighting, nutrients, and a variety of other essential items. “Most recently, the company launched its Store ‘n Seal bags, a new line of premium-quality packaging. The new commercial-grade bags are leakproof, odor proof and…

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Friday May 13, 2022 - 1:51 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Devoting Research, Product Development to Make Drug Substances More Effective

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is devoting its research and product development to making drug substances more effective in the approach to treating medical conditions such as high blood pressure and, in the process, to overcoming many obstacles that may hinder their proper use by patients. “One area of Lexaria’s research has focused on pursuing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (‘FDA’) approval to begin formal,…

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Friday May 13, 2022 - 1:35 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Why Prime Harvest Inc. Is ‘One to Watch’

Prime Harvest, a technology-focused, full-service cannabis company led by a team of true experts in their respective fields, is committed to setting a new operational standard emphasizing accountability, sustainability and community. With horizontally diversified operations spanning multiple segments of the cannabis value chain, including licensing acquisition, compliance management and direct-to-consumer operations, Prime Harvest is leveraging a long-term strategy of investing in the growth and scale…

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Friday May 13, 2022 - 10:53 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Q3 Fiscal 2022 Financial Results, Provides Business Update

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) is a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids. The company today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2022. “The third quarter of fiscal 2022 saw noticeable advancements across all of our programs, including commencing sales of the rare cannabinoids CBDV and CBT as raw ingredients for the health and wellness industry,” said…

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Thursday May 12, 2022 - 1:23 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Alternative Products Expo to Shine the Spotlight on Innovative Products, Services Disrupting Traditional Markets

Following numerous successful events in North America, the Alternative Products Expo is set to take place on May 21-22 at Plaza Mayor in Medellin, Colombia. Alternative Products Expo Colombia will feature 50-plus expert speakers, over 125 exhibitors and more than 1,000 of the most innovative and cutting-edge products within the alternative products space. Through keynotes, panels and workshops, industry experts will share their insights and…

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Thursday May 12, 2022 - 10:54 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Expands Global Footprint to Establish Presence in the UK and EU

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, today announced expansion of its operational footprint in Europe and the United Kingdom, furthering its international growth strategy. According to the update, the London-based offices will serve as the regional headquarters for Flora’s sales force and management of its distribution centers in the U.K. and Netherlands. Flora additionally bolsters…

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Wednesday May 11, 2022 - 3:19 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – CWCBExpo New York’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series to Feature Prolific Industry Leaders

Two prolific leaders in the cannabis and hemp industry, Chris Beals and Nick Kovacevich, will be featured speakers in the “In Conversation with…” series at CWCBExpo New York. The event is slated to take place June 2-4 at the Javits Center. The East Coast’s top B2B trade show and conference, CWCBExpo brings together some of the most influential and informed minds in the industry to…

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Wednesday May 11, 2022 - 1:55 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Strategic Launch of Vessel in Canada, OCS Partnership

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, today announced that its Vessel brand, a leader in premium cannabis accessories, secured meaningful penetration in Canada via an approved listing on the Ontario Cannabis Store (“OCS”). In addition, Vessel has launched its Canadian direct-to-consumer online store, www.VesselBrand.ca, to service customers directly across the country. “We’re elated about our…

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Wednesday May 11, 2022 - 1:13 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Expanding Reach, Reports ‘Significant Balance Sheet and Operational Improvements’

Red White & Bloom (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) has been strengthening its revenue streams in the states where it operates, particularly in Michigan, Florida and California of late, while also working to deal with its debt to make it more long-term feasible, announcing recently that it has eliminated several million dollars’ worth of liabilities and annual expenses. “The acquisition earlier this year of a 15,000-square-foot…

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Tuesday May 10, 2022 - 2:04 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – BizCann Expo Colombia to Showcase Latest Trends in Cannabusiness

The BizCann Expo, an elite business and networking event for everything cannabis, today announced details for its upcoming event at the Plaza Mayor in Medellin, Colombia, on May 21-22. For established cannabusiness providers or those looking for entry into this new, rapidly expanding market, BizCann Expo has everything needed to start or scale a canna-venture or to service the cannabusiness sector. BizCann Expo Colombia and…

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Tuesday May 10, 2022 - 11:31 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces FY 2021 Results

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, today released its financial and operating results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021. “Fiscal year 2021 was a foundational year for our company as we closed our first full year of revenues. In 2022, we anticipate accelerating revenue growth as we activate our Wholesale and Life Sciences…

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Monday May 09, 2022 - 2:14 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Leveraging Advantage in Rare Cannabinoid Biosynthesis Space

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) is a clinical-stage company currently developing a pipeline of cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates to treat several diseases with high, unmet medical needs. The company’s focus is on rare cannabinoids, many of which are not yet available in commercial-size quantities, such as cannabidivarin – (“CBDV”) and tetrahydrocannabivarin – (“THCV”). “The acquisition of BayMedica in October 2021 has provided an advantage for InMed…

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Monday May 09, 2022 - 12:05 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Announces Update on Proposed Acquisition of Diagnostic Lab Corporation

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), an innovative California-based cannabiotech company, today issued an update on its previously announced execution of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Diagnostic Lab Corporation (“DLC”), a diversified food and agriculture safety company, concerning Grapefruit’s acquisition of DLC. According to the update, the company and DLC (the “parties”) have been in regular discussions since the execution of the…

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Friday May 06, 2022 - 3:10 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH-Nicotine Pouch Performance to Be Compared to That of Leading Brands

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is expected to begin dosing for the NIC-H22-1 human study this summer. “NIC-H22-1, a pharmacokinetic randomized, double-blinded, cross-over study involving 36 human participants, will compare Lexaria’s DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to that of existing leading brands available to U.S. customers, namely ON! and Zyn,” a recent article reads. The human study NIC-H22-1 is expected to build on the successes of the…

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Friday May 06, 2022 - 2:56 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Positioning in 3 of Top 6 US Cannabis Markets

Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC), a cannabis company, is ideally poised as a new report revealed that states that have legalized recreational marijuana collected an estimated $3.7 billion in tax revenue last year. “That news bodes well for savvy players in the legal cannabis space, including Hero Technologies, as states are often eager to support revenue sources,” a recent article reads. “Hero Technologies is looking to…

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Friday May 06, 2022 - 1:18 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Expanding into Live Resin Vapes Segment to Capitalize on Growing Market

Red White & Bloom (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) recently announced the rollout of Platinum Vape(TM) (“PV”) Live Resin in Michigan, fulfilling its promise to introduce a steady stream of new products and consumption options to satisfy demand in the state. “The debut marks RWB’s line expansion into the higher-margin live resin vapes segment and also represents its inaugural product in Michigan beyond the popular distillate…

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Friday May 06, 2022 - 9:53 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Schedules Webcast to Discuss 2021 Financial and Operating Results

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, today announced that it will host a webcast at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 10, to discuss financial and operating results for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021. During the webcast, Flora’s management will deliver comments on financial results, operational highlights from 2021, as well as share a…

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Wednesday May 04, 2022 - 12:30 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Executes on Collaborative Cannabis Cultivation Model

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging company in the licensed cannabis sector, today announced its first transaction relative to its collaborative cannabis cultivation strategy via a definitive and executed contract with Cannabis Global Inc. (OTC: CBGL). Under the agreement, Sugarmade, via partner licensed and permitted Lake County, California, cannabis cultivators, will produce approximately 25,000 pounds of “Fresh Frozen” cannabis, which Cannabis Global will use in its…

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Wednesday May 04, 2022 - 10:35 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Launches New Skincare Line Ahead of Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, today announced the launch of a new skincare line under its brand, MIND Naturals (“Mind”), ahead of the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (“LMCC”) in New York City. Mind is inspired by its Colombian roots and leverages superfruits and nutrients native to Colombia for its new non-CBD line of skincare products.…

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Wednesday May 04, 2022 - 10:14 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: INM) Transition from Pure-Play Pharma R&D Firm Featured in Research Report

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, was featured in a report published by Edison Group, a leading research and investor relations consultancy. The piece details InMed Pharmaceuticals and its continued “transition from a pure-play pharma R&D firm to one also benefiting from commercial sales into the health and wellness market. Product launches of high-value, rare…

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Tuesday May 03, 2022 - 12:18 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Organa Kannalytics’ SHMC Event to Shine the Spotlight on Medical Use, Practices and Opportunities in the Hemp and Cannabis Space

Organa Kannalytics, an advocacy organization seeking to bring legitimacy to the hemp and medical cannabis industry through science and education, today announced the 2022 Southeastern Hemp and Medical Cannabis (“SHMC”) Convention and Expo will be held May 12-14, 2022. The event will take place live at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as virtually via livestream. The multi-day SHMC expo will offer…

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Friday Apr 29, 2022 - 2:26 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Focused on Vertical Integration, State Expansion

Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC), a cannabis company working toward a vertically integrated business model, has plans to expand into two states that have legalized cannabis — Colorado and Massachusetts. Cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, retail operations and dispensaries are all part of HENC’s strategic multistate model. The company owns a majority stake in BlackBox…

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Friday Apr 29, 2022 - 1:25 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – American Cannabis Partners Leveraging Focus on Key Business Segments to Capture Opportunity

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), a sustainable Jamaican experience canna-business innovator, currently operates in Michigan and California and is also in the process of exploring land acquisition and project development strategies for expanding operations to two more states this year. “With a total of 12 cannabis licenses, including 560,000 square feet of cultivation licenses in California and Michigan and one retail license in Michigan, ACP is…

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Friday Apr 29, 2022 - 10:23 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) to Participate in Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference

Flora Growth’s (NASDAQ: FLGC) executives Luis Merchan and James Choe are scheduled to participate at the upcoming Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference. The two-day event is scheduled for May 5–6, 2022, in New York City. The premier B2B CBD, hemp and cannabis event — the first of its kind — is an ideal venue to shine a spotlight on FLGC’s impressive line of lifestyle products and brands. The…

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Thursday Apr 28, 2022 - 3:02 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Continues to Unlock Capabilities of Revolutionary DehydraTECH(TM) Platform

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is aware of the need to continuously improve its understanding of the capabilities and potential applications of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology. This informs its long-held commitment to its applied research and development (“R&D”) programs. “So far, the company’s research journey has involved a series of controlled and well-designed in vitro preclinical testing and in vivo animal and human…

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Thursday Apr 28, 2022 - 11:20 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Expands Patent Portfolio with Novel Cannabinoid Analogs, Initiates Strategic Research Collaboration Agreement

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, today announced the publication of a patent application in North America. The application has broad claims directed to the molecular structure, uses and methods of manufacturing of several cannabinoid analogs. Describing several new cannabinoid-related chemical compounds, the broad patent application, if granted, allows for the creation of several variations…

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