November 2018 - Page 6 of 11 - CannabisNewsWire

ThursdayNov 15, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Greenhouses Could Eliminate the Cannabis Black Market

Canada has seen a number of cannabis cultivators shifting to the use of greenhouses instead of growing the crop in indoor grow rooms. This new development could mark the final days for the cannabis black market in Canada and elsewhere. Greenhouses can drive down the cost of legal marijuana in several ways. As you may know, land accounts for one of the biggest costs that marijuana cultivators have to incur in order to bring the produce to the market. Indoor grows are located on prime industrial land which costs a fortune. The shift to greenhouses means that cannabis producers can…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – What the World Can Learn from the Dutch about Cannabis

Debate about cannabis has taken center-stage across the world after Canada took the bold decision to legalize recreational marijuana on October 17 this year. As people observe events in Canada, the true lessons about marijuana may lie in Europe, the Netherlands in particular. Several lessons are plain to see for those who are willing to observe how the Dutch have handled the issue of cannabis. Neutral Observation is Important While Nixon’s government declared all-out war on marijuana and other psychoactive substances, the Dutch opted for another approach. They decided to neither outlaw nor legalize cannabis. They “tolerated” it and observed…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 12:33 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Offers Unique ‘Green’ Cannabis Industry Payment Processing Solution

The company’s proprietary payment system is called ‘Green’ Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions offers payment and management solutions for medical and recreational dispensaries and businesses It offers commercial operators an option that promotes security in going cashless Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) serves the legal cannabis industry with a first-class end-to-end payment processing solution. This solution is FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) compliant. Its proprietary payment system is called ‘Green’, and the company specifically customized this platform’s technology to be geared toward the cannabis industry. Established in 2013, Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The company provides…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 12:11 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Grows Stronger with Patents and Third-Party Partners

Improving the quality, taste and effectiveness of cannabis products with DehydraTECH Recently granted two new U.S. patents, with over 50 additional patent applications filed worldwide Applications span a wide range of products as the company out-licenses IP to third-party partners through a royalty model Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is using its DehydraTECH to increase the quality, taste and effectiveness of cannabis products. Lexaria’s revolutionary drug delivery platform is disrupting the way cannabidiol enters the bloodstream. Rather than relying on the traditional methods of inhalation, which has harmful lasting impact on a person’s health, DehydraTECH allows for a…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 11:53 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Leading the Way with Science-Driven Cannabis Cultivation Systems

Legalization of cannabis use changes for three more U.S. states A critical review of cannabis set to hit the international stage this month 25 years of experience behind the production of a consistent high yield in a controlled, environmentally friendly, organic and pest-free environment Following the U.S. 2018 mid-term votes, 33 states now have laws legalizing cannabis products, with 10 states now having legalized recreational marijuana. NPR reported that voters have relaxed marijuana laws in Michigan, Utah and Missouri, passing amendments that will hopefully inspire Congress to align state and federal marijuana laws (http://cnw.fm/6dFhm). Earlier this year, the United Nations announced…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 11:33 am

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) May Spill the Beans on What Happens in Vegas

MJ Biz Con is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 14-16, 2018 DVLP has two booths, will launch new software division Plans to acquire rapidly growing cannabis dispensary POS advertising player With Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP), what happens in Vegas, very likely, won’t stay in Vegas. The company, based in Texas, is an emerging leader in the cannabidiol (CBD) products marketplace. It’s also developing software for the industry, and will be launching a new software division (www.GreenerGrows.com) in conjunction with its presence at MJ Biz Con. As such, it can be expected to capitalize…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 11:00 am

Generation Alpha, Inc. (GNAL) is “One to Watch”

Creating products and solutions for legal retail and commercial cannabis growers Customers include retail stores, distributors, ecommerce and commercial growers S. legal cannabis market projected to reach $11 billion in consumer spending in 2018 and more than $23 billion by 2022, with potential to generate more than 467,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022. Focused approach on bringing innovative and must-have cannabis products and services to the market. Generation Alpha, Inc. (OTCQB: GNAL) was established in 2010 as a vertically integrated technology innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor focused on bringing products and solutions to both commercial and individual growers in the…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 9:00 am

Political Wins Hold Promise for Strong Cannabis Strategies

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: State ballots and the departure of Jeff Sessions have led to fresh confidence in the cannabis sector. The cannabis industry is going through a period of huge growth. Two states recently voted to legalize medical cannabis and one voted to legalize recreational cannabis. The departure of Jeff Sessions removes a significant block for the industry. A variety of strategies—some focused on product and others on support services—are emerging to make the most of this market. Generation Alpha, Inc. (OTCQB: GNAL) (GNAL Profile) has developed a dual strategy to make the most of this opportunity, investing in both…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 9:00 am

Hydroponics Increasingly Key as Booming Cannabis Sector Goes to Next Level

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With Canada’s decision to decriminalize cannabis nationwide and the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill’s provision to potentially make industrial hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) legal nationwide, the cannabis CBD product sector is gaining a strong foundation. Analysts expect runaway growth in the cannabis and CBD markets. Industry is scaling up amid regulatory reform. Underlying growth metrics are bullish for hydroponics suppliers and cultivators alike. Branding and marketing are increasingly important and tied to quality control. Numerous interests stand to benefit as the cannabis sector begins to hit its stride, ranging from cannabinoid biopharma developers to cultivators with rapidly…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Mexican Government Drafts Law to Legalize Marijuana

The incoming government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in Mexico has drafted a bill which is likely to see medical and recreational cannabis legalized once Congress passes it. The bill is intended to change the approach that Mexico has been taking to fight crime. The past 12 years have seen escalations in violence and poverty as the country fought to bring down the organized crime networks built around the illicit cultivation and sale of cannabis within and beyond the borders of Mexico, especially to the U.S. Olga Sanchez, the Interior Minister-nominee, said that it was now time to bring peace…