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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021 - 9:00 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Completes Acquisition of Apopka Cultivation Facility Further Expanding Florida Footprint

Red White & Bloom Inc. recently completed the acquisition of an operational 45,000 square-foot greenhouse situated on 4.7 acres of land in Apopka, FloridaThe acquisition comes less than four months after the company closed the purchase of a property in Sanderson, FloridaRWB is intent on expanding its cultivation footprint in Florida as it also seeks to grow the number of retail stores in the stateThe…

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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021 - 10:30 am

Podcast Notes Blood Pressure Drug Delivery Trial Successes of Innovative Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Technology

Lexaria Bioscience is a drug delivery technology innovator whose flagship technology, DehydraTECH(TM), provides a means of enhancing substances’ delivery time to increase their effectiveness without adverse effects A new podcast by NetworkNewsAudio highlights DehydraTECH’s successes in trials that measure blood pressure reduction using DehydraTECH-enhanced CBD in comparison with generic controlsThe DehydraTECH technology is also being analyzed for effectiveness in combatting inflammatory conditions, viral illnesses and alternatives…

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Monday Aug 23, 2021 - 11:10 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Chair, the Shaq Invest $2M-Plus in Private Placement

“I’m looking forward to being a key player in [The Alkaline Water Company’s] continued success,” says O’NealWTER’s Alkaline88(R) continues to be one of the most prominent growing premium functional waters in the categoryInvestors believe that Alkaline88 is becoming a household name for premium waters and a go-to brand across America After initially joining The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) as an equity partner, board…

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Friday Aug 20, 2021 - 9:30 am

Simply Sonoma Inc. Offering CBD With a Focus – The Art of Infusing CBD with Proven Agriculture

Simply Sonoma is a therapeutic-focused CBD company concentrating on sleep aids, gut health, pain/inflammation, as well as skin and beauty products.  The company has developed plant-based CBD infused products, centered around the agriculture of Sonoma County, California, known for its excellent wines, fruits, and veggies, and now the company aims to put it on the map for exceptional organic plant-based CBD infused, and research- backed…

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Friday Aug 20, 2021 - 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Spreads Word About its Cannabis Operations, Announces LOI to Acquire Luxury Accessories Company Vessel Brand

Flora Growth Corp. is a global cannabis production and distribution company that has created a premium house of brands which supplying its cannabis products for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural wellness, hemp textiles, and food and beverages, with high-quality product at below-standard costsFlora Growth’s primary regulatory licensed operations are in Colombia, where the country’s government recently pursued a new openness in cannabis exports and domestic regulation by…

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Thursday Aug 19, 2021 - 12:29 pm

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Inks New Distribution Agreement in Continued Growth, Success

Company signed agreement with Premier Distribution Services to distribute entire Alkaline88(R) bottled water linePDS network includes more than 800 gyms, sports nutrition stores, personal training studios and smoothie bars“Great partnership for both parties,” says WTER CEO The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) continues its pattern of steady success with its most recent distribution announcement: the company has signed an agreement with Premier Distribution Services…

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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021 - 9:30 am

American Cannabis Partners Produces Top-Grade Organic Cannabis While Emphasizing Social Responsibility and Sustainable Growing Practices

American Cannabis Partners provides organic medical-grade and recreational cannabis through sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices80% of production output supplies manufacturing, distribution, and retail licenses, 20% is distributed to select California distributors or will be sold under ZÜK brand at company retail location in MichiganCompany leverages Link4 Corporation’s cloud-powered software and environmental control technology to develop specialized strains, maximize yields, reduce operating costs American Cannabis…

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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021 - 9:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Patented Technology Increasing Effectiveness and Potentially Lowering Healthcare Costs

Company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology is showing the potential of reducing healthcare costs by improving oral medication administration – using capsule and pill form over injection administrationLexaria’s offering could potentially offer accelerated regulatory filing with the FDA and other regulators around the worldThe company sub-licenses its DehydraTECH technology for the delivery of fat-soluble active molecules and drugs while also operating four subsidiary companies  Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…

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Monday Aug 16, 2021 - 9:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Marks Huge Milestone With The Fulfilment of Its Initial Purchase Order Valued at US$1.1m; Set to Hold First Half 2021 Earnings Call on August 19

Kasa, Flora’s food and beverage division, announced that it had completed its first purchase order valued at approximately US$1.1mThis fulfillment is in line with the sales agreement with Tropi, the largest distributor in Colombia, that dates back to July 2021 and is set to last for a yearThis initial sale demonstrated the company’s ability to follow through with its commitmentsFlora is also set to hold…

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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021 - 12:39 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Releases Partial Results from Human Clinical Trial of DehydraTECH(TM)-Processed Cannabidiol for Hypertension

Clinical study HYPER-H21-1 evaluates the use of patented DehydraTECH(TM)-processed CBD for use against hypertensionHypertension is a primary or contributing factor in the death of almost 500,000 people per year, with approximately one in four adults aged 20 to 44 suffering from high blood pressureInitial results of the study show that blood pressure was reduced in both male and female volunteers, resulting in the reinforcement of…

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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 - 12:20 pm

Consumer Shift from Alcohol to Cannabis-Infused Beverages Looks to Benefit BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC)

Research shows one in three cannabis users drink less alcohol when compared to before legalization, 84% feel cannabis is safer, nearly half (47%) prefer cannabis over alcoholBevCanna specializes in the production of in-house and white-label cannabis-infused beverages using Canadian premium alkaline spring waterBevCanna’s HACCP-certified, 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility operating by GMP standards, current capacity at 210 million bottles per annumExtensive retail network spans 3,000+…

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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 - 11:55 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Releases Q4, FY 2020, Q1 2021 Financial Results on the Back of Strong, Sustained Traction for Its Brands

Red White & Bloom released its Q4 2020 and FY 2020 results and later reported its Q1 2021 resultsIn its Q4 2020 results, the company posted a 158% quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue from $CA6.1 million in Q3 2020 to $15.7 millionIts FY revenue grew from nil in 2019 to CA$23.3 million in 2020, while its gross profit was CA$13.35 million in 2020 from nil in…

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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 - 11:35 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Inks 2 LOIs to Boost CBD Product Distribution in Australia, Latin America

Flora Growth Corp. is a Colombian cannabis cultivator that is building a global cannabis CPG portfolio of premium brands and products Flora Growth recently announced an LOI designed to grant it an in-road to Australia’s over-the-counter medical cannabis and CBD commercial marketsThe company also signed an LOI to distribute popular Canadian pain topical brand KaLaya throughout Latin American countries, with exports planned to the United States,…

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Monday Aug 09, 2021 - 2:16 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Subsidiary Inks Deal to Provide Limited-Edition Alkaline Spring Water to BC Firefighters

Naturo Group signs contract with BC Wildfire Services Division; will provide special bottled water to over 1,100 firefighters across British Columbia. TRACE-branded natural 7.7ph alkaline spring water is sourced directly the source in British Columbia, the very land the firefighters protect.BevCanna’s TRACE product line features unique, ancient minerals that offer a broad range of wellness properties including cognitive performance, immune function and gut health.  BevCanna Enterprises…

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Monday Aug 09, 2021 - 1:45 pm

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Receives Fair Value Estimate, Coverage from Argus Research Company; Developing Growth Opportunities by Columbia’s Cannabis Law, Headquarter Relocation

Flora Growth Corp recently received coverage from Argus Research, which gives the company’s stock a fair value estimate of $7.50 against the $3.24 recorded July 20Argus also projects that Flora’s revenue would increase to $9 million in 2021 and $31 million in 2022, up from $0.1 million reported in 2020Flora received a boost in its operations when Colombia’s president accepted and signed reforms to the…

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Monday Aug 09, 2021 - 1:11 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) and Its Quest to Build an Industry-Leading, Rare Cannabinoid Enterprise

InMed announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire BayMedica Inc.The move is designed to grow InMed’s market presence and strengthen its operationsThe two companies have had a reciprocal research collaboration that dates back to November 2020InMed looks to capitalize on the growing cannabinoid industry that is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028 InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) is a…

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Friday Aug 06, 2021 - 9:30 am

First Results from Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Study Show Marked Gains in Blood Pressure Reduction over Generic CBD Controls

Drug delivery platform developer Lexaria Bioscience has developed its patented DehydraTECH(TM) as a means of transforming pharmaceuticals that increases their bioavailability and speed of efficacy Ongoing testing of DehydraTECH in combination with cannabidiol (“CBD”) is analyzing DehydraTECH’s responsiveness to hypertension conditions that are targeted in heart disease and stroke therapies Partial results from the company’s first study indicate Lexaria’s DehydraTECH platform, when processed with CBD,…

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Friday Aug 06, 2021 - 9:00 am

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Sees Important Trends in Sports Medicine and Plant-Therapy

As U.S. research restrictions are lifted there is a rising interest in the use of plant-therapy in sports medicineCannabis in sports medicine took center stage at the Tokyo OlympicsAmerican athletes are turning more and more to cannabis as a pain reliever, alternative to opioids, and part of an overall sports recovery plan RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) (formerly RYAH Medtech), the leader in dose-control technology for…

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Thursday Aug 05, 2021 - 1:13 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Signs Agreement with Leading Canadian Cannabis Manufacturer to Offer Game-Changing THC/CBD Cream

GPFT forms strategic alliance with 6PAK Solutions IncCompany working to achieve goal of launching Hourglass in Canada in the third quarter of 2021Grapefruit’s patented Hourglass delivery cream system has fundamentally changed the way humans absorb cannabinoids In the United States, Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) provides consumers with one of the most effective cannabis topical creams on the market. Now, through its partnership with 6PAK Solutions…

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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021 - 12:04 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Expands into Billion-Dollar Market with New CBD Pet Tincture

Pet CBD industry projected to reach $1.7 billion by 2025GPFT’s new pet CBD product targets two common dog, cat ailments: anxiety and joint painPets deserve the same relief that their owners experience with Grapefruit’s CBD products, says CEO Humans aren’t the only ones who may benefit from all that cannabidiol (“CBD”) offers. A recent Brightfield Group article reported that the pet CBD industry has experienced…

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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021 - 11:45 am

American Cannabis Partners Success Lies in the Details and its Values

ACP operates in two states and has strategic plans in place to expand into two more by 2024Partnerships have allowed the recreation of the exact soil conditions, growing supplements, water makeup, and environment of Orange Hill in Jamacia Junior Gordon, the Cultivation Manager of ACP, is an award-winning and highly sought after grower whose focus is primarily on plant health The privately-owned American Cannabis Partners ("ACP"), a…

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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021 - 11:07 am

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Supporting U.S. Changes in Cannabis Research

New cultivators have approved for federally funded studies in the U.S., and 575 DEA-licensed researchers are standing by, ready for the changeRYAH's ecosystem of products allows data to be collected from seed to consumption, providing a holistic view of the plant necessary for optimal researchRYAH continues to expand its global clinical and distribution network for plant-based medicine and digital patient care  The U.S. is putting…

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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021 - 9:30 am

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Is ‘One to Watch’

InMed has a world class leadership team with a successful track record of drug development and commercializationThe company recently announced closing of a $12 million private placementInMed has a solid and expanding intellectual property portfolio with multiple patents filedThe company recently signed an LOI to acquire rare cannabinoids manufacturer BayMedicaInMed retains all commercial rights to its IntegraSyn manufacturing systemInMed has filed clinical trial applications in…

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Monday Aug 02, 2021 - 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Steadily Achieving Its Operational and Business Plan Objectives

Lexaria just completed dosing for its second human clinical study, HYPER-H21-2 The study sought to understand the human response to Lexaria’s DehydraTECH 2.0-enabled CBDThe company also announced that its DehydraTECH-enabled consumer products are available for purchase in over 7,000 stores across the United StatesLexaria also expanded its intellectual property portfolio with the allowance of its second patent in JapanIt also received US$3,817,643 from warrant exercises, proceeds…

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Friday Jul 30, 2021 - 9:30 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Announces Armageddon Event, First-Ever Production of Its Kind

Epic stage production features a unique end-of-the-world themeCompany is curating a theme to create a ground-breaking productionWith more than 30,000 national followers, EpicRaves is on its way to achieving goal of becoming nationally recognized concert production company Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) is making company history with the announcement of its debut event series: Armageddon (https://ibn.fm/5vKmz). This epic stage production features a unique end-of-the-world theme…

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Friday Jul 30, 2021 - 9:00 am

Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) Reports Record Q2 2021 Revenues

Company executed record quarter by focusing on profitable operations, accretive acquisition of Homegrown OregonChalice posts record quarterly revenue, gross profit numbersHomegrown chain of five stores joined the Chalice brand earlier this year Chalice Brands (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) has released its 2021 second-quarter unaudited financial, noting highest-ever quarterly revenues, along with other promising numbers (https://ibn.fm/JETHJ). The company is a premier consumer-driven company specializing in the…

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Thursday Jul 29, 2021 - 9:00 am

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Globally Unlocking Data in the Complete Therapeutic Plant Lifecycle

Providing a holistic approach to therapeutic plant treatment by unlocking data from seed to consumptionRYAH Group is providing needed dosing devices globally to drive innovation and deliver cutting edge plant-based medical solutions globally With over 200k registered users, RYAH Group is one of the largest plant-based medicine databases in the world and regularly releases and shares valuable insights collected RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH), formerly RYAH Medtech,…

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Thursday Jul 29, 2021 - 9:00 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) to Become First Hemp Company to Develop ESG Report Using SASB Framework

The company plans to incorporate systemic environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) factors into business planning and investment decision-makingThe initial Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) report has been completed, and sustainability consulting firm KERMIDA Inc. is currently organizing the data compiled by Green HygienicsAn ESG program can significantly benefit companies in the industry, from drawing in more investors to winning new business, gaining better talent and…

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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021 - 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC), BlackBox Utilize High-Tech, Low-Cost Aeroponic System to Increase Yield

Blackbox will install Ceres EcoLoop systems on its 120-acre property in Fairfield, MichiganAfter extensive study, BlackBox has found that VPD-based climate control is the best way to ensure crop health, maximize yieldCompany is in the process of expanding its Michigan operation Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, BlackBox Systems and Technologies, are utilizing Ceres’s EcoLoop(TM), a high-tech, low-cost solution for growing cannabis. Blackbox…

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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 - 9:30 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) Finalizes Distribution Agreement with Largest Food Retailer in the Mid-Atlantic

WTER’s distribution agreement calls for Giant Food to carry select WTER Alkaline88(R) and A88 Infused(R) offerings The distributor will offer WTER beverages in all 164 locations.Giant Food serves market of 60 million people with over $5 billion in sales.  In an move illustrative of  its continued commitment to expansion and growth, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) announced that it has partnered with Giant Food,…

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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 - 9:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Is ‘One to Watch’

Flora Growth is uniquely positioned to achieve revenue growth, with a balance sheet supported by two successful financings and the recent launch of multiple operating divisionsThe company boasts a robust M&A pipeline featuring strategic targets with near-term revenue growth opportunities and global distribution channelsFlora Growth is led by an exceptional management team featuring cannabis, CPG, and capital markets experts who have raised more than $3…

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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 - 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Completes VIRAL-A20-3 Pharmacokinetic Study on DehydraTECH(TM) Enabled Colchicine

The study indicated enhanced delivery of colchicine using the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM) technologyLexaria collaborates with the National Research Council (“NRC”), Canada’s leading research and technology organizationThe company has 20 patents granted and over 50 pending patents in over 40 countries around the worldThe global market for advanced drug delivery systems was valued at $231 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $310 billion…

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Friday Jul 23, 2021 - 10:00 am

American Cannabis Partners Replicates Jamaican Ganja Growing IP in Recreational Use-legal States

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”) is a Northern California-based organic cannabis cultivation company that has assimilated the strengths of Jamaica’s marijuana growing reputation to create a stable and distinctive brandThe company primarily employs rigorously vetted Jamaicans experienced and knowledgeable in growing strains of product that recreate the Caribbean Island’s product for licensing and sales under ACP’s ZÜK brandThe overall cannabis industry is growing rapidly in the…

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Friday Jul 23, 2021 - 9:09 am

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Record Revenue Streak Continues

The company’s FY 2021 numbers show record revenue of $46 million, a 20% year-over-year increaseWTER issues guidance for the full FY 2022 of $62 million, which would represent year-over-year growth of 35%In addition to significant financial highlights, the FY 2021 report noted key operational milestones As The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) continues its focus on consistent growth and expansion, its financial reports…

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Friday Jul 23, 2021 - 9:00 am

Popularity of Delta-8 THC and Novel Premium Strains Reveal Emerging Consumer Markets for Genetics-Focused Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM)

Delta-8 THC among many new strains gaining popularity with consumers in rapidly growing cannabis marketStudies suggest optimized cannabinoid profiles play role in efficacy, strains can be optimized for recreational and medical uses Pac Roots leverages genetics-first approach to produce superior strains with optimized cannabinoid profiles, resistance to fungus, maximum yields  With promises of pain relief, minimal paranoia and a milder euphoric effect, Delta-8 THC is emerging…

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Thursday Jul 22, 2021 - 10:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) in Position to Contribute to $92B Economic Boost Projected to Come from Cannabis Sector

A recent analysis reports that the cannabis sector is projected to add approximately $92 billion to the general U.S. economy this yearFrom jobs to tax revenue to commercial real estate, the marijuana industry has a growing impact on broader U.S. economyHero Technologies is planning expansion in cultivation and dispensary operations Companies operating in the cannabis space in the United States sometimes have to deal with…

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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021 - 10:15 am

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Looks to Leverage Position in Growing Infused-Cannabis Space

New numbers project that cannabis beverage market will reach $2.8 billion by 2025Increasing demand for the health and wellness drinks is contributing to market growthBevCanna’s scalable, flexible manufacturing process provides white label solutions for third-party companies A new report that forecasts the cannabis beverage market will grow at 17.85% CAGR by 2025 has companies such as BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) anticipating…

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Tuesday Jul 20, 2021 - 9:00 am

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Leverages Genetic Technology to Produce First-In-Class Medical Grade Cannabis

Science continues to substantiate use of cannabis for pain relief, epileptic seizure controlResearch suggests strains with optimized cannabinoid profiles are more effective PACR produces premium top-quality strains cultivated using genetics-first approach to optimize cannabinoid profilesGenetic cultivation techniques allow selection for specific growing environments, maximum yields  With a growing list of use cases spanning pain relief to seizure control, the medicinal use of cannabis goes back thousands…

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Monday Jul 19, 2021 - 11:22 am

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Partners with Agora Internet Relations Corp. for Its Marketing and Advertising

XPhyto partners with AGORA t to grow its brand and overall market shareThe agreement entails shares issued to AGORA on August 21, 2021 and December 31, 2021 at a price of $2.12 per share, subject to a hold period that ends on October 18, 2021AGORA is known for its online marketing, conferences, broadcasting and investor relations servicesIts clients include CardioComm Solutions, Good Life Networks, Northern…

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Monday Jul 19, 2021 - 9:30 am

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Working to Develop, Commercialize First-of-Its-Kind Technology

GTVH, HyFrontier Technologies working together to offer a patent-pending hydrogen and oxygen delivery system for agriculture.Company has seen recent developments that could significantly benefit the entire agricultural industry.Duplicating enhanced-growth thunderstorms cause can reduce need for crop rotations, helping millions of people avoid starvation. A little more than a month after announcing its formal purchase agreement with HyFrontier Technologies (https://ibn.fm/RZkbo), Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) is…

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