July 2019 - Page 5 of 14 - CannabisNewsWire

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 10:12 am

Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (IGNG) is “One to Watch”

Grapefruit holds a California manufacturing license which allow it to extract oil and manufacture edibles, topical products, capsules and vape cartridges. Grapefruit holds a California distribution license which allows it to broker all forms of cannabis products between growers and manufacturers and distributors, as well as to broker transaction between and among other licensed cannabis product distributors. Grapefruit owns a two-acre parcel of land in Coachillin’ Park which the Company will develop into an all-inclusive facility housing a large indoor grow operation, an extraction laboratory, an FDA-certified kitchen and a distribution hub. Cannabis marketplace in the U.S. projected to reach…

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Second Marijuana Home Delivery Lawsuit Filed in California

East of Eden Cannabis Company, a state-licensed marijuana company in California, has filed a lawsuit against Santa Cruz County accusing the local government for violating the rights granted to the company by the state government. The company asserts that the state law allowing companies to deliver marijuana to any part of the state, including areas that opted out of hosting marijuana businesses, is being trampled upon by the enforcement of the rules passed by the authorities in Santa Cruz banning the delivery of marijuana into their jurisdictions. This lawsuit is the second on the controversy surrounding who should have the…

MondayJul 22, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Utah Picks Eight Applicants for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses

The Department of Agriculture and Food in Utah has announced that it has selected eight applicants who will receive medical marijuana cultivation licenses as the state marches towards the implementation of a decision that voters approved during the elections last year but legislators later modified the ballot measure in what was called a compromise law. The selected medical marijuana cultivation license applicants are Dragonfly Greenhouse, Oakbridge Greenhouses, Harvest of Utah, Standard Wellness Utah, Tryke Companies Utah, True North of Utah, Wholesome Ag, and Zion Cultivars. The government’s statement unveiling the eight companies revealed that four of those eight companies have…

MondayJul 22, 2019 2:17 pm

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Tapping into Growing Hydroponic Supply Demand

Sugarmade continues to expand its operations into diverse marketplaces The company created an AI-based monitoring system to optimize agricultural yields Sugarmade is leveraging its hydroponic expertise regarding current market trends to further diversify revenue streams Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), one of the industry’s largest publicly traded hydroponic supply companies, continues to expand operations into diverse marketplaces. What began as a small but innovative quick-service restaurant supply firm has grown into a multiproduct company. Sugarmade has seen success because it continues to invest in products, brands and industries with disruptive potential. This allows the company to expand across market sectors and…

MondayJul 22, 2019 2:01 pm

Hemptown USA Acquires Leading Nutraceutical Manufacturing Facility

Oregon-based Kirkman Group is FDA-licensed and cGMP-certified The acquisition, part of Hemptown’s vertical integration strategy, will enable the company to make its immediate entry into the consumer packaged goods field The company has already acquired and planted 4.5 million hemp seeds in plots across three states Forecast high yields and the latest acquisition are expected to enable Hemptown USA to position itself as a leader in the rapidly expanding cannabinoid product market Hemptown USA, a privately held company headquartered in Southern Oregon’s Emerald Triangle, is currently focusing on its rapid, vertically integrated growth within the lucrative cannabis industry. As a…

MondayJul 22, 2019 1:26 pm

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) Targets Cannabis Industry with Biopesticide R&D Program Utilizing Signature, Patented Products

MustGrow recently announced a cannabis biopesticide research and development program, in partnership with the National Research Council Canada, focused on MustGrow’s patented natural biopesticide MustGrow is also partnering with Triangle Plant Sciences (“TPS”) to offer exclusive Canadian and global access to TPS’s TP-1000 for the cannabis industry – the first product in a suite of researched hydroponic technology offerings Brian Quigley, a former Altria Group senior executive with extensive regulatory prowess, was recently appointed to MustGrow’s board of directors MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO), an agricultural biotech company developing and commercializing a portfolio of natural biopesticides and biofertilizers for the…

MondayJul 22, 2019 1:01 pm

5 Reasons Why Medical Cannabis Programs Are Still Needed After Legalization

Cannabis legalization is a good thing. Although, unfortunately, the rise of legalization has resulted in medical cannabis programs being rolled back. That has certainly been the case in Washington and Oregon, and is likely to happen in other states that voted to legalize. The reasoning that some elected officials have offered up is that if cannabis is legal for all adults, why is medical cannabis still needed? I often get asked if it's even worth still being a patient in a legal state. I live in Oregon, and despite cannabis being legal here, I am still a registered medical cannabis…

MondayJul 22, 2019 12:41 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Committed to Maintaining Quality, Meeting Demand

TGOD is dedicated to high standards in the midst of a growing cannabis supply gap The company is increasing production rates and margins through its alliance with Eaton Corp. and its use of high-tech hybrid facilities TGOD is creating a positive economic impact in local towns across Canada The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) produces farm-grown, premium, certified-organic medical cannabis in small batches in Hamilton, Ontario, and Valleyfield, Quebec. Even in the midst of an expanding supply gap, TGOD’s officials know that time spent cultivating product through clean, natural and sustainable methods is worth the wait,…

MondayJul 22, 2019 11:27 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) and JV Partner to Begin Planting at Covered Bridge Acres

The team at Covered Bridge Acres employs environmentally friendly practices; it’s in the process of obtaining organic certification The MCOA and GHG teams utilize greenhouses to produce their own seeds instead of purchasing cloned product from third parties This strategic change is forecast to reduce the company’s operating expenses by $200,000 Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA), an industrial hemp company involved in the cultivation and distribution of hemp-derived products, along with joint venture partner Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FRA: GHG), recently announced the commencement of commercial planting at its hemp farm in Scio, Oregon. This…

MondayJul 22, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – New Data Reveals Cannabis Legalization Increases Rates of Snacking

New data released by Nielsen shows that people who live in states where marijuana is legal snack more than their counterparts in states with prohibitionist laws. The uptick in the sales of snacks was noticed for sweet and well as salty snacks. This study suggests that legalizing recreational marijuana can create a boom for the confectionary and snack segments of the food and beverage industry in the U.S. While snacks sales saw a modest 6 percent increase in states where marijuana is still prohibited for recreational use, states that tolerate adult-use marijuana registered an increase of 7.2 percent in the…