June 2019 - Page 6 of 13 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 12:24 pm

MustGrow Biologics Corp. Building Suite of Natural Biologic Agriculture Products to Protect Global Cannabis, Fruit & Vegetable Crops

MustGrow’s patented technology derived from mustard seed utilizes the plant’s natural defense mechanisms The company’s first-generation granular technology may be fast-tracked for use in cannabis cultivation Its second-generation liquid formulation may be fast-tracked for use in cannabis and fruit & vegetable cultivation The economic impact of global crop losses due to parasitic nematodes is estimated at $100 billion per year MustGrow Biologics Corp. is a private agricultural biotech company developing and commercializing specialized technology in the form of a natural biopesticide and bio-fertilizer that offers a much more palatable option for cannabis and fruit and vegetable growers that are unable…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 11:05 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Entering Hemp CBD Extraction Equipment Market with Chinese Technological Backup

The rising global popularity of cannabidiol as a wellness product is leading market forecasts of revenues up to $22 billion by 2022 and $50 billion or more by the end of the next decade The market optimism is fueling hopes for ancillary market players as well, such as hydroponics equipment supplier Sugarmade Inc. Sugarmade announced this month that it will enter the hemp CBD extraction equipment market, drawing on access to advanced Chinese extraction technologies The health and wellness market sector for cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to grow at such a pace that analysts at the Brightfield Group predict that…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 10:59 am

Your Quick Guide to Popular Cannabis Terpenes

There’s a reason you may find yourself sticking your nose into a container of recently purchased cannabis and breathing deep. Those tasty aromas wafting off a freshly cured cannabis flower may smell like sweet blueberries, fresh pine trees, funky cheese, or many other delightful combinations. The experience is second only to smoking or vaping it. The distinct smell of each strain is caused by a combination of the cannabis flower’s terpenes, which also have a direct effect on the mental and physical experience you’ll have after consuming the plant. Given how different each strain can be, it’s beneficial for every…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 10:53 am

Time to Unlock New Opportunities in the Cannabis Drinks Market

The first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo will showcase unique national and international distribution opportunities for innovative cannabis drinks products On July 25, San Francisco will host the first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo, an event created in response to the tremendous buzz and excitement surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in North America. From California to Canada, both established beverage companies and innovative startups are looking for the first generation of successful cannabis drinks products. To make that possible, the Cannabis Drinks Expo will bring together professionals involved in the development, production, distribution and retailing of cannabis-related drinks in one central location. If…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 10:37 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Secures Cannabis Supply Agreement

The Green Organic Dutchman is a premium, international organic cannabis company TGOD recently secured a cannabis supply agreement with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis The company has a partnership with the world’s second-largest power-management company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) grows high-quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. A premium global organic cannabis company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, TGOD focuses on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure that patients have access to a standardized, safe, consistent…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 9:00 am

Acquisitions Reveal the Steadily Changing Shape of the Cannabis Sector

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) has taken a similar path with the acquisition of Newstrike. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is building a positive public profile through releasing educational tools. Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) has expanded the hunt for cultivation licenses to Germany. Meanwhile, companies…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Maine Relaxes Residency Requirements for Recreational Marijuana Companies

The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee of Maine’s Assembly has voted 7-2 approving the draft rules for the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state. The approved rules relax the residency requirements included with the purpose of keeping out-of-state companies from moving in and controlling the recreational market at the expense of local companies. The committee removed language that limited out-of-state players from having majority stake in recreational marijuana companies which operate within Maine. In its place, the committee left a provision to the effect that Mainers who have resided in the state for at least four years will have…

MondayJun 17, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New York Legislators Could Vote on Cannabis Legalization This Week

As the countdown to the end of this legislative session in New York State enters the final stages, plans to legalize recreational marijuana have been revived with the possibility of a vote on the matter this week. While momentum to get recreational weed legal appeared to fade once lawmakers in New Jersey announced that they were giving up on trying to use legislative means to end prohibition, advocates in the Empire State are brimming with optimism that lawmakers may have reached a deal and the bill will pass. Democrats in both the Assembly and Senate held conferences last week in…

MondayJun 17, 2019 11:14 am

Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) Enters Agreement with Noramco Inc. for Biosynthesis Platform

Willow has entered a joint development agreement with Noramco Inc. that includes a plan to develop a yeast-based biosynthesis platform to produce low-cost CBD for the pharmaceutical, food, beverage and personal care markets The agreement has the potential to open the door to new and larger markets for CBD and related compounds Terms of the agreement call for the parties to cover their own costs, retain their own intellectual property (IP) and share equally in gross profits Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) has entered a joint development agreement (“JDA”) with Noramco Inc. to develop a biosynthesis platform for the production…

MondayJun 17, 2019 10:55 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Offers Secured Loan for Option to Buy Cannabis Oil Manufacturer

Plus Products has the right – but no obligation – to buy Emerald Bay Wellness and the business assets of Emerald Bay Extracts Emerald Bay Extracts has been one of Plus Products’ largest suppliers for the past year If the option is exercised, PLUS will reap the benefits of vertical integration and directly interact with the cannabis plant Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), manufacturer and marketer of cannabis food products, has purchased an option to buy California-based cannabis oil manufacturer Emerald Bay Wellness LLC and the business assets of Emerald Bay Extracts. The option specifies cash and stock…