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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021 - 9:15 am

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Beginning 2021 Strong with New Drugs and Life Sciences Advancements

Promising results have been recorded in the first pilot study of a Rotigotine skin patch for Parkinson’s patientsWholly owned subsidiary Vektor is reaching a major milestone in the development of Rotigotine with the potential for a pivotal human trialThe company is planning the construction of a new lab and manufacturing space up to 32,000 square feet in Biberach, GermanyPilot project involving rapid COVID-19 PCR tests…

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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021 - 12:42 pm

Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Leadership Team Working to Deliver on Show-Me Story

Quarter growth, cash flow key metrics indicate company moving in the right directionChalice reported record quarterly revenues from continuing operations of $5.5 million, increase in gross profit margin“Continued profitable operations and accretive acquisitions should set us up for a record-breaking second half of 2021,” says CEO In a past Bloomberg video interview, Stonecastle Investment Management president Bruce Campbell commented on Golden Leaf Holdings (https://ibn.fm/g4jct), a…

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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021 - 12:28 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Relentless Focus on Quality Begins to Pay Dividends

Recreational marijuana sales in Canada have been slow to take off despite legalization in October 2018 but look to be on the riseA survey carried out in February 2021 revealed that 40% of Canadian marijuana consumers still resorted to illegal means to obtain product due to poor quality of legal marijuana, lack of stock at retail outlets Pac Roots Cannabis seeks to avoid peers’ fate through…

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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021 - 11:30 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Joins Forces with Mexican Scientific Body, Creates New Company to Research Endocannabinoid Deficiencies

Green Hygienics has launched TruLife Biotech LLC. to focus on the development and advancement of innovative cannabinoid-based nutraceutical and skincare products and brandsThe global industrial hemp market was valued at $5.66 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of $27.72 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 25.17%Hemp-derived cannabinoids have been studied for the last 20 years with nothing more than…

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Friday May 28, 2021 - 9:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Subsidiary Eyeing Million-Dollar Numbers in Michigan Cannabis Sector

Cannabis sales numbers in Michigan reaching record highsHENC, Blackbox strategy includes developing 120-acre Michigan farmland into cannabis cultivation Cannabis medicinal and recreational sales numbers in Michigan are reaching record highs: year-end totals for 2020 approached $1 billion (https://ibn.fm/tCdQa), and sales in 2021 have shown even more impressive growth, with March numbers hitting a record $115.4 million (https://ibn.fm/sRj0Y) and April numbers approaching $154 million (https://ibn.fm/LOiJS). Cannabis company…

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Thursday May 27, 2021 - 11:40 am

Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Acquisition Strengthens Company’s Footprint in Leading Cannabis Market

CHAL finalizes acquisition of five HomeGrown retail dispensariesStrategic move provides exceptional geographic compatibility with ChaliceThe fact that Homegrown is profitable makes this a highly accretive acquisition for GLDFF’s earnings per share In a state that is paving the way forward for cannabis, Chalice Brands (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: GLDFF), previously operating under the name Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd., is making its mark. The company recently announced a…

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Thursday May 27, 2021 - 9:00 am

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Builds Reputation for Quality Among Increasing Cannabis Interest 

Stars are making bold statements about cannabis acceptance, efficacy as they enter cannabis businessLofty product claims may be seen as marketing ploys, but experts say there can be wellness benefitsPACR’s strong focus, dedication differentiates it from other cannabis offerings, even those from big-name players in the cannabis space A growing number of celebrities are throwing their weight behind cannabis, an undeniable indication of the increasing…

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Monday May 24, 2021 - 11:54 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Retains IP Attorney to Assist, Advise on Cannabis Cultivation Tech 

IP attorney Alan M. Weisberg, Esq., a partner of Christopher & Weisberg, to work with companyHENC committed to ensuring that IP generates maximum return for shareholdersBlackBox has developed a proprietary cannabis growing system based on aeroponic cultivation technology Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC), a cannabis company focused on a vertically integrated strategy, announced that it has retained intellectual property attorney Alan M. Weisberg, Esq., a partner of Christopher &…

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Monday May 24, 2021 - 10:48 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Acquires Acreage Holdings Florida Operations

Completed acquisition of Acreage Florida, Inc and related owned and leased real estate assetsLicensed to operate 35 dispensaries, a processing facility and a cultivation facility in FloridaFlorida cannabis market is poised for tremendous growth and it is forecasted to be a top 5 State by the year 2025 Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), the torchbearer for a new, higher standard in…

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Friday May 21, 2021 - 9:00 am

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Is ‘One to Watch’

The BevCanna team has decades of combined experience creating, branding and manufacturing iconic brands that resonate with consumers on a global scaleBevCanna owns and operates world class infrastructure, including a 40,000-square-foot, HACCP certified manufacturing facility with a current bottling capacity of up to 210 million bottles per year for both traditional and cannabis-infused beverages, and an alkaline spring water aquifer located onsiteThe company delivers a…

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Thursday May 20, 2021 - 9:15 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Is Mobilizing 30 Turn-Key Grow Pods to Provide Florida With Premium Cannabis 

Florida is the third-largest market by revenue in the US, bringing in over $1.2 billion in 2020 for medical cannabisOnce the acquisition of Acreage Holdings is finalized, RWB will mobilize 30 turn-key grow pods for cultivationRWB acquired licenses to open 35 dispensaries in Florida, a limited license state, more than doubling the current number there Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), a…

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Wednesday May 19, 2021 - 11:54 am

Sonoma Biologics Corp. Benefits from Sonoma County Soil & Sunshine to Produce the Highest Quality Cannabis

Sonoma Biologics is committed to having as close to a zero environmental impact as possible and has diversified from premium wine grapes to cannabisCalifornia weather makes it ideal for growing cannabis outdoors, minimizing the need for climate control and artificial lightingThe energy required of indoor cannabis factories is positioned to outstrip all California’s wind energy production efforts, even though growing outdoors is 100% viable Growers across the…

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Tuesday May 18, 2021 - 1:47 pm

RYAH Group, Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Enters New Zealand Market

A partnership with Medical Kiwi LTD makes it possible for RYAH to enter the New Zealand MarketMedical Kiwi was the first South Island-based company to be granted a Medicinal Cannabis license from the Ministry of Health to cultivateThe potential market for medical cannabis in New Zealand is at NZ$1.5 billion RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH), a health care analytics and technology company, has entered the New…

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Tuesday May 18, 2021 - 1:17 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Unveils New ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Hourglass-Powered Products

In 2020, more than 2 billion people purchased goods or services online; e-retail sales surpassed $4.2 trillion worldwideNew online portal features GPFT’s exclusive line of THC-free, hemp-derived CBD productsNew website allows approved affiliates to sign up to market Hourglass products through their own Grapefruit-approved channels and platforms According to a recent report from Statista, the retail industry has undergone a transformation, with e-commerce becoming indispensable to…

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Tuesday May 18, 2021 - 9:15 am

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Targets Potential Expansion of Rapid COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution with Delivery of 2,000 Units to Israel

XPhyto recently delivered 2,000 of its rapid Covid-ID Lab test kits to an established Israeli distributor for clinical evaluation by the Ministry of HealthThe delivery, which marks entry into the Middle East, follows the approval of the test kits in EuropeIn an earlier interview, CEO Hugh Rogers had noted that XPhyto was looking to expand distribution to various markets, including the Middle East In an…

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Friday May 14, 2021 - 12:29 pm

RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Releases “April 2021 Patients Patterns in New York Report” to Provide Data-Driven Insights Amid Latest Legislation Change

RYAH has released April 2021 Patients Patterns in New York Report to bring invaluable data-driven insights within the plant-based health industry amid recent recreational cannabis legislation change in this state.The company leveraged data from 4,387 New York patients within the RYAH Data ecosystem to discover New York-based patients' profiles, including their preferences and medical reasons for use.As an authority in dose-control technology for plant-based medicine,…

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Thursday May 13, 2021 - 12:52 pm

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Releases FY2020 Financial Report, Notes 714% Revenue Growth

Company announces renegotiation of $4.2 million of convertible notesReport shows net revenues of $3,672,353 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, an increase of $3,221,157 over 2010 revenuesGPFT looks forward to growing distribution business, ushering in the age of Hourglass After spending the last six weeks renegotiating key terms of an estimated $4.2 million of convertible notes, Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) announced its financial results…

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Wednesday May 12, 2021 - 10:30 am

Sonoma Biologics Corp., Where Science Meets Lifestyle in a Unique Organic Product Line

Founded by two career biotech veterans who had perfected grape cultivation and were ready to further diversify their organic farmThe climate in Sonoma County is ideal for grapes and also for cannabisProduces premium quality cannabis at a fraction of the cost of its competitors Sonoma Biologics, an ultra-premium cannabis grower located in California wine country, was founded by Paul Caracciolo and his wife, Margaret, both…

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Tuesday May 11, 2021 - 1:18 pm

Business Booming in April: Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Lands Tolling Agreement to Extract CBD from 500 Kg Hemp Biomass

CBD-infused products market is expected to grow 48.1% annually to reach $165.7 billion by 2027Pure Extracts Technologies’ subsidiary recently began production of goods expected to generate approximately $950,000 in revenueNew tolling agreement is for extraction of 80-85% pure CBD distillate from an initial 500 kilograms (~1,102 pounds) of hemp biomass Any industry forecast for double-digit growth is one worth keeping an eye on. When experts…

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Monday May 10, 2021 - 2:53 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Set to Enter California Market Through Acquisition of Lords of Grasstown Holdings

Pac Roots Cannabis completed acquisition of Lords of Grasstown Holdings on February 19, 2021Acquisition will provide Pac Roots with foothold in lucrative Californian cannabis market, broaden its product portfolioCalifornian cannabis market generated total sales of $4.4 billion in 2020, more than double C$2.6bn value of the entire Canadian market last year On February 19, 2021, Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) announced…

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Monday May 10, 2021 - 11:35 am

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Completes Majority Acquisition of Plant-Based CBD Skincare Brand

GLDFF closes on majority ownership of Fifth & Root Inc.The acquisition of these distribution channels “greatly increases the company’s visibility and reach,” says CEOFifth & Root brand are ideal match for Golden Leaf and its commitment to produce variety of products for new users as well as seasoned customers In another move designed to advance its Crawl, Walk, Run strategy, Golden Leaf Holdings (CSE: GLH)…

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Thursday May 06, 2021 - 11:31 am

USA CBD Expo Gears Up for In-person Trade Show During COVID Era

Scheduled June 11-13 at Atlanta’s massive Georgia World Congress CenterMarks the resumption of in-person networking, with COVID health policies in placeOver 300+ SMB vendors expected, with more than half of the booth sites committedExclusive opportunities for industry buyers and sellers to connectRoster of more than 50+ CBD and hemp industry professionals for speaker slotsMedia exposure through event partners and attendeesTickets include general admission and varied…

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Thursday May 06, 2021 - 10:31 am

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Announces New Board Appointments; Company to Benefit from Diverse Expertise

GLDFF names Scott Secord as director, Richard Caral as board observerGolden Leaf looks to benefit from cannabis space, capital markets experienceBoard appointments announced as company gears up to change name to Chalice Brands Golden Leaf Holdings (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF), a premier, consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in retail, production, processing, wholesale, and distribution, has announced two changes to its impressive board of directors (https://ibn.fm/3AAxe). The company…

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Wednesday May 05, 2021 - 12:56 pm

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Agreement with Renowned Cannabis Farming Company Supports Focus on Genetics

Strategic licensing agreement with Phenome One key to Pac Roots successPac Roots has unlimited access to one of Canada’s largest live genetic libraries for growing, breeding, cloning useCompany’s passion is preserving excellence of elite strains while introducing highest quality of new strains From the beginning, Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) has been committed to quality. In fact, the company’s motto —…

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Wednesday May 05, 2021 - 11:28 am

Current Deficiencies in The Rational Development of CBD-based Wellness Products

Even major players in the CBD market do not offer detailed and verifiable study results to effectively differentiate their products on the basis of meaningful clinical findings, essentially exploiting the “natural” label without any R&D effortsThis industry deficiency represents immense opportunities for R&D-driven companies such as Green HygienicsGreen Hygienics intends to use its intellectual and capital resources to establish and apply state-of-the-art research and development…

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Tuesday May 04, 2021 - 3:10 pm

Sonoma Biologics, Sought-After Place-Based Designation for High-Quality Cannabis in Sonoma County

The name Sonoma is analogous with not only wine country but diversified agriculture, and now ultra-premium cannabisHigh-end consumers are seeking out place-based designations that they trust and they willing to pay a premiumInvestors are turning to companies like Sonoma Biologics, who have already established themselves within the competitive California market and have shown themselves capable of scaling up quickly without compromising on product Sonoma Biologics,…

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Tuesday May 04, 2021 - 2:27 pm

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT) Inks Distribution Agreement for Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits; Expands Commercial Leadership Team in Anticipation of Strong, Sustainable Sales 

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. recently announced it has entered into a distribution, storage and logistics agreement with a German distributor with an established network throughout GermanyGermany holds promise due to regulations requiring mandatory weekly testing for its citizens; this has the possibility of ramping up salesAnticipating the increase in sales and distribution, XPhyto expanded its commercial leadership team by bringing on board Mr. Wolfgang Probst and…

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Tuesday May 04, 2021 - 1:25 pm

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) Inks LOI to Acquire Oregon Retail Chain Store

Retail chain store projected to generate estimated $10M annuallyCompany CEO calls acquisition “transformative”Retail is valued resource for GLH development of product lines, execution on brand messaging Golden Leaf Holdings (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF), a proven, consumer-driven cannabis company in both the medicinal and recreational marijuana market segments, has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire a retail chain in Northwest Oregon, which is forecast…

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Tuesday May 04, 2021 - 9:00 am

RYAH Group About to Start Trading on Canadian Securities Exchange

RYAH Group to start trading on Canadian Securities Exchange following a transaction involving a triangular mergerRYAH Group is digital health care analytics and technology company developing innovative solutions for the plant-based medical industryRYAH is poised for growth as the world transitions to remote health at an accelerated pace due to the pandemic RYAH Group (formerly known as Prime Blockchain Inc.) will start trading on the…

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Monday May 03, 2021 - 1:07 pm

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Makes Headway into Canadian Cannabis Vape Market with 25,000 Unit Production Run

Production underway for 25,000 vape cartridges using PULL full spectrum oil formulations, including Super Lemon Haze, Grand Daddy Purple and Girl Scout Cookies/GSKCompany estimates retail sales revenue for this production run will be approximately $750,00060% of respondents in StatCan’s Canadian 2020 Cannabis Survey that used vaporizer for cannabis in the last 12 months used oil/extracts “Cannabis 2.0,” the colloquial term for legalization of cannabis derivatives…

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Monday May 03, 2021 - 11:24 am

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Hosts First-Ever Sequire Cannabis Conference Featuring 40 Company Presentations, Exclusive Keynote Interviews

SRAX held first-ever virtual Sequire Cannabis Conference on April 20, 2021Event featured over 40 cannabis company presentations, keynote appearances by Steve DeAngelo, Dr. Sue Sisley, Emily Paxhia, Steven Hawkins, Dr. Jeffrey ChenSequire provides data analytics tools that help public companies track investor activity, such as investor tracking, warrant management, shareholder surveysSequire has grown to over 3 million users across 183 companies since 2019 SRAX (NASDAQ:…

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Thursday Apr 29, 2021 - 12:12 pm

Ryah Group Inc. Uses Big Data, AI to Reshape Plant-Based Medicine 

RYAH recognizes the value data combined with analytics can bring to almost every industry.Company focused on becoming a technological leader in the plant-based treatment market.RYAH’s easy-to-operate line of products help foster a seamless dose-control experience that generates insightful data.  A recent Forbes article called it the “oil” of the fourth industrial revolution (https://ibn.fm/x7inY) while a Gartner article noted it was a core function for businesses…

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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021 - 12:04 pm

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Retail Business to Bloom This Spring With Production of 50,000 Blister Packs

PULL starts production of roughly 50,000 blister pack gummies using Taste-T LLC’s successful proprietary manufacturing systemGlobal CBD gummies market size estimated to grow at CAGR of 31.9% until 2025 PULL estimates $200,000 in revenue from initial batch, plans to produce three additional non-THC SKUs with varying levels of ultra-high potency CBD Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company focused on…

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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021 - 12:32 pm

Sonoma County as a Major Cannabis Appellation

Sonoma Biologics is stepping up their efforts to build a global cannabis brand through a variety of disciplines and cost-efficiencies.  Sonoma Biologics is a producer of high quality, low cost, organic-equivalent cannabis. As part of their standard operating measures, they use organic products for both fertilization and pest management.  Sonoma Biologics produces product for flower, organic extracts for recreational and medicinal cannabis applications, ingestible, creams…

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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021 - 10:05 am

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Newest Member of Board of Directors Brings Rich Media, Digital Marketing Experience

Media, marketing veteran joins GPFT board of directorsSharon Boddie has been a pioneer in both traditional and online media, says company CEOBoddie brings more than two decades of broad experience leading Fortune 500 media campaigns Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) has announced an addition to its board of directors. Effective immediately, Sharon Boddie will join the board, bringing her extensive background in global media and digital…

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Monday Apr 26, 2021 - 2:24 pm

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Red White & Bloom considers itself a super state operator (not a multi-state operator), as it goes in with a sizable footprint and dominates the areas in which it operates before expandingThe company currently operates, has cannabis assets in, or is in the process of closing cannabis assets in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, California, Oklahoma and MassachusettsRed White & Bloom is always looking to acquire new…

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Friday Apr 23, 2021 - 9:53 am

Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Launches E-Commerce Site Featuring Gamechanging Hourglass CBD Cream

GPFT offers convenient, one-stop shop for line of CBD-only-derived version of patented Hourglass creamConsumers can only find Hourglass-powered, CBD-derived Grapefruit products from Grapefruit or its authorized agentsPatented Hourglass technology differentiates Grapefruit products from other in the CBD space In a world where convenience is a priority and sought-after products are only a click away, Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) has unveiled a new line of hemp-derived,…

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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021 - 10:56 am

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) (FSE: 4XM) Seeks to Step into Gap as Rivals Lose Market Share

Recent study delving into Canadian cannabis market revealed declining market shares for large Canadian cannabis companiesPac Roots and its peers have looked to increase their share of market, with Pac Roots recently increasing its total area under cultivationKey feature boosting Pac Roots’ prospects has been its focus on producing premium quality strains through meticulous cultivation process A recent study centered around the Canadian cannabis market…

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Friday Apr 16, 2021 - 12:16 pm

Largely Untapped Market for Hallucinogenic Draws Attention of Researchers at XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT)

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp., a life sciences technology accelerator, is looking for ways to turn promising psychedelics into therapeutic pharmaceutical drugs, and recently added mescaline to its study profileMescaline is illegal under U.S. federal law, but some state-centric efforts to legalize or decriminalize the hallucinogenic have launched in a manner similar to the populace effort that produced a wave of cannabis product legalizationMescaline has historically defied…

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Thursday Apr 15, 2021 - 10:56 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Expanding Potential for Big Tobacco to enter CBD Cigarette Market

While more research is needed, a recent study provides some evidence that using CBD to transition from tobacco addiction holds significant promiseSupply chain issues are the main barrier to entry to the CBD cigarette industry for big tobaccoGRYN already owns the largest single industrial hemp for CBD farm in North America Big tobacco companies are already making strategic moves into the fast-growing hemp industry, as…

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