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Wednesday Dec 29, 2021 - 12:41 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Approval from Independent Review Board for DehydraTECH-CBD Human Clinical Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has received Independent Review Board ("IRB") approval for its planned DehydraTECH-CBD human hypertension study HYPER-H21-4; the approval was received earlier than anticipated. The study is designed to "de-risk" outcomes prior to the company’s planned entry into regulatory pathways for the use of DehydraTECH-CBD to treat hypertension and perhaps other forms of cardiovascular disease. The six-week…

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Tuesday Dec 28, 2021 - 1:19 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc.’s (NUGS) Farm-to-Sale Model to Potentially Drive Gains in Quality Control, Profitability

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS) is an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace. The company is beginning to deploy its newly acquired licenses, including the opening of its first Los Angeles-based, customer-facing MDRN (Modern) Tree cannabis dispensary, as it takes key steps forward in its strategic plan to implement a farm-to-sale model. “After securing key licensing, we are wasting no time in deploying those…

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Monday Dec 27, 2021 - 1:42 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc.’s (CSE: RYAH) Smart Dry Herb Inhaler Providing Consistent, Predictable Results

RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) develops innovative IoT products that capture powerful data insights and is on a mission to transform patient care using big data and AI to reshape the understanding and uses of plant-based medicines. The company’s devices and data are being used by a rapidly growing number of participants in plant-based clinical trials around the world, including clinical research into the relationship between…

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Monday Dec 27, 2021 - 12:57 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – American Cannabis Partners Producing Differentiated, Niche-Market Product

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), a sustainable Jamaican experience canna-business innovator, has sought to capitalize on the global affinity for Jamaican cannabis as well as its close links to Jamaica. ACP is employing traditional Jamaican techniques within its cannabis cultivation, harvesting and curing processes. “The methods, in turn, have resulted in a far superior product for the company, as well as faster growth rates, greater production…

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Thursday Dec 23, 2021 - 1:02 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Building World-Class House of Brands

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) recently signed a licensing agreement with Tonino Lamborghini that marked Flora Growth’s entry into the cannabis beverages market. Under the terms of the partnership, FLGC will produce and distribute Tonino Lamborghini-branded cannabis beverages across North America and Colombia. The product line, which will be produced in Florida for initial sale in U.S. states where cannabidiol (“CBD”) ingestibles are legal, will…

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Thursday Dec 23, 2021 - 12:34 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Expanding Reach into New Regions, Leveraging Partnerships to Facilitate Growth

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) has taken steps to extend its reach into new regions, including Latin America, and to leverage current strategic partnerships with several companies and its wholly owned subsidiaries to facilitate growth in an industry that continues to expand despite recent setbacks. Much like other industries around the world, the marijuana market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global…

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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 - 2:26 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Genius’ Flagship Innovation Revealed as Mystery Cannabis Pipe Smoked on ‘Sex and the City’ Reboot

Viewers noticed an unusual cannabis device being smoked in episodes one and two of the new HBOMax Series, “And Just Like That.” As it turns out, the device is a Genius Pipe that is shown in the premier episode of the “Sex and the City” reboot, where Carrie is clearly envious as Che lights up a sleek flat pipe and takes a hit as they…

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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 - 11:36 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – AmeriCann Inc.’s (ACAN) Massachusetts Cannabis Center Featured on Award-Winning Series

AmeriCann (OTCQB: ACAN), a cannabis company that develops state-of-the-art cultivation, product manufacturing and distribution facilities, today announced that its Massachusetts Cannabis Center was featured on the award-winning series by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN exploring cannabis treatments for autism. “For nearly a decade Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s breakthrough series has shattered myths and introduced the healing properties of cannabis on a global stage,” said AmeriCann CEO…

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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021 - 2:50 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Pursuing Regulatory Approvals for DehydraTECH(TM), Entry into Different Markets

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is embarking on new programs as well as extending ongoing ones as it pursues regulatory approvals and entry into different market sectors. In January 2022, the company expects to report blood pressure findings from its third human hypertension study, HYPER-H21-3, building on the successes of the first two human studies that evidenced effective, sustained and safe blood pressure reduction with…

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Friday Dec 17, 2021 - 2:47 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Focused on Florida Ahead of ‘Massive Medical Marijuana Boom’

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF), a multistate cannabis sector operator, is off to a strong start in building its high-quality flower resource for product inventory at dispensaries throughout Florida. The company has been working to launch growing operations at its Apopka, Florida-based cultivation location, adding 19,200 square feet of production expected to deliver $30 million in annual revenues. The pods were…

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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 - 2:44 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – American Cannabis Partners Leverages Business Model Designed to Ensure Quality, Diversity of End Product

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), a sustainable Jamaican experience canna-business innovator, has centered its business model around three key pillars: the acquisition of prime, arable agricultural land; the development of proprietary assets; and ongoing cultivation operations. ACP now operates over 540,000 square feet of licensed canopy space for cultivation spread across the states of California and Michigan, with the company possessing the second-largest growing license within…

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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 - 1:24 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Completes Strategic Acquisition, Expands Footprint in Country’s Largest Cannabis Market

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA), a diversified holding company with operations and investments throughout the cannabis industry, today announced that it has recently completed the acquisition of VBF Brands Inc. A Salinas, California-based marijuana cultivator and distributor, VBF was previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunset Island Group Inc. (OTC: SIGO). MCOA expects that, based on activity since the acquisition was consummated in Q3 2021,…

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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 - 2:17 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) Strong Performance Reflects Ability to Execute on Diversification Strategy

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) is a diversified holding company that is looking to grow its business and further establish itself in the legalized cannabis THC, hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) industries. MCOA recently achieved the highest quarterly revenue in its history and expects to drive continued growth across the entire business. “As part of the financial results for three months ended Sept. 30, 2021…

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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 - 1:35 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Continues Building ‘Full Farm-to-Sale Vertical Model’

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS), an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, recently announced the grand opening of its first Los Angeles-based, customer-facing MDRN (Modern) Tree cannabis dispensary. A recent article quotes NUGS CEO Simon Yu on the move, who stated, “We continue to build a full farm-to-sale vertical model, and MDRN Tree is a big part of that vision. It’s exciting to watch…

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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 - 1:07 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Study Results Expected to Demonstrate DehydraTECH-CBD’s Effectiveness Against Hypertension

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that its human clinical study HYPER-H21-3 is expected to complete all dosing and sample collection this week. The study, undertaken to examine the effects of DehydraTECH-CBD upon acute pulmonary hypertension, used a blinded design with administration of a single 300mg dose of a specific DehydraTECH 2.0 CBD formulation compared to placebo…

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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 - 12:21 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Announces Year-End Review Webinar

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, will provide an overview on the company’s performance at a year-end review; the online event is scheduled for today, Dec. 14, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Flora Growth CEO Luis Merchan will host the webinar, which will include an update on the company’s 2021 operational performance as well as…

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Monday Dec 13, 2021 - 1:16 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Looking to Further Increase Share in Global Cannabis, Wellness Markets

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC), a company guided by the mission to build a connected, design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands that provide customers with a one-of-a-kind experience, recently announced it had closed the acquisition of Vessel Brand Inc., an industry leader in cannabis consumer technology. “This marks the addition of an exceptional brand builder with a proven track record of not only…

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Monday Dec 13, 2021 - 12:52 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) Unearthing Breakthrough Discoveries That Will Reshape Understanding of Plant-Based Medicines

RYAH Group (CSE: RYAH) is a leading data technology company in plant-based medicine committed to providing valuable insight and transforming patient care through big data and artificial intelligence. According to a recent article, which contains excerpts from a RYAH blog post, “The company is working to unearth breakthrough discoveries that will reshape the understanding of plant-based medicines.” In the blog post, for instance, RYAH provided…

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Thursday Dec 09, 2021 - 2:28 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: INM) Study Marks First Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Cannabinol as Therapeutic Option for Disease Treatment

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) recently released its Q1 2022 financial results along with a business update showing positive momentum across all of its programs. Following the acquisition of BayMedica Inc. in October that created an industry leader in the manufacture and commercialization of rare cannabinoids, management expects to introduce multiple new, rare cannabinoids in the near future, focusing on high demand, attractive margin products. In…

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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 1:01 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo to Debut ‘Show Within a Show’ Sensory Experience

The National Cannabis Industry Association (“NCIA”), the oldest, largest and most influential trade association representing the legal cannabis industry, today announced that it will host the 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. The event is slated to take place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on Dec. 15-17, 2021, and showcase over 125 speakers, more than 80 educational sessions and hundreds of exhibitors. The expo…

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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 12:45 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Releases Corporate Update, Notes Nug Avenue Growth

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an emerging leader in the vertically integrated cannabis marketplace based in California, is moving toward new growth initiatives and expanding organically, according to a recent corporate update. The company noted that the expansion was organic, within the framework of its primary operating vision. Currently, Sugarmade operates a Nug Avenue location in Los Angeles, which has seen significant growth since opening its doors…

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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 12:39 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc.’s (GPFT) Patented Hourglass(TM) Now Available on Blitzdirect.com

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT), a premiere California-based cannabis and hemp company, today announced that its disruptive Hourglass(TM) time-release THC+Cannabinoid delivery cream is now available for purchase on the Blitzdirect.com (“Blitz”) mobile delivery online platform in California. Now, through Blitzdirect.com, Grapefruit’s Los Angeles customers have the option to have Hourglass delivered directly to their door. “This new Blitzdirect.com deal will not only increase the Hourglass footprint…

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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 - 11:04 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Releases Follow-Up Study Results Confirming DehydraTECH(TM)-CBD Arterial Stiffness Reduction

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is reporting additional results from its human clinical study HYPER-H21-2. The study was designed to evaluate the company’s proprietary DehydraTECH(TM)-processed cannabidiol ("CBD") and its effectiveness in the treatment of hypertension. Results confirm the substance’s ability to reduce arterial stiffness and indicate potential broader applications beyond hypertension, including the treatment of cardiovascular and other diseases. According…

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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 2:50 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Focusing on Continued Growth of Top-Line Revenue, Bottom-Line Results

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) has officially entered the second phase of a three-phase development strategy that captures its expansion plan in Florida after installing, commissioning and loading five of 30 planned modular grow pods, which are already growing plants. RWB, through its subsidiary Red White & Bloom Florida LLC (“RWBFL”), is fast-tracking the remaining 25 pods. Collectively, the 30 pods…

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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 1:26 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Issues 2021 Harvest and Business Development Update

Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) today provided an update on the 2021 harvest and current business development activities. According to the update, Green Hygienics has been focused on advancing several main areas of business development over the last quarter. These include its aggressive growth strategy where, to date, the company has financed its operations almost entirely through direct investment from management, and further shares have…

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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021 - 9:36 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) to Participate in Upcoming Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has announced that it is participating in the Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference. The premier two-day virtual event is scheduled for Dec. 8–9, 2021. The company encourages shareholders and other interested parties to attend the event and learn more about investment opportunities within the global small cap space. The conference is designed to bridges the…

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Monday Dec 06, 2021 - 1:28 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Why Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Is ‘One to Watch’

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA), which operates and invests in the cannabis sector directly, continues to grow its business. MCOA focuses on remaining fiscally conscious while further establishing itself in the legalized THC, hemp and CBD industries by offering unique exposure to the global cannabidiol sector. “The company intends to continue to leverage its premium brand hemp-based products with investments in and collaboration with…

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Monday Dec 06, 2021 - 1:04 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Aligning Long-Term Strategy to Position in Vertically Integrated Marketplace

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS), an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, is taking strategic steps to ensure its position in the growing cannabis market in California. Within the sector, sales of legal adult-use cannabis are expected to reach roughly $7.2 billion by 2024, up from 2.5 billion in 2018, according to Statista (https://ibn.fm/B7JVk). “Cannabis Strategic Ventures is aligning its long-term strategy with that…

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Friday Dec 03, 2021 - 12:10 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Expanding End-Market Access in Growing California Cannabis Delivery Sector

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an innovator in the dynamic California cannabis sector, is focused on expanding its end-market access as a central player in the growing space. This comes as more consumers around the world become aware of the potential benefits of cannabis. As a result, the market is projected to see significant growth, with a new Quince Market Insights report estimating that the global cannabis…

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Thursday Dec 02, 2021 - 12:40 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Embarking on Potentially Pivotal Study to Evaluate DehydraTECH-CBD

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) has embarked on its most ambitious study yet, the HYPER-H21-4. The study is among several geared towards evaluating DehydraTECH(TM)-processed CBD for the potential treatment of hypertension and heart disease. The learnings from two studies, HYPER-H21-1 and HYPER-H21-2, whose results are already out, have led to the HYPER-H21-4 clinical study. Further, blood pressure findings from HYPER-H21-3 will be reportable by the…

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Thursday Dec 02, 2021 - 11:43 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Simply Sonoma Enters Growing CBD-Infused Beverages Space

Simply Sonoma, a company committed to offering CBD products for the environmentally conscious consumer, is branching out into the beverage space with an alcohol-free, CBD wine product as well as a Pinot Noir/CBD sparkling product. A Facts and Factors report expects that the global CBD-infused beverages market will grow at a CAGR of approximately 27.5% between 2021 and 2026, driven by the rising authorization and…

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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021 - 11:38 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Advances Strategy Toward Potential Therapeutics for Diseases with High Unmet Needs

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) recently filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) application, which specifies a rare cannabinoid (new to InMed’s portfolio) that may inhibit or slow the progression of neurogenerative diseases – such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and others – by providing protection in a population of affected neurons. Furthermore, the application demonstrates the cannabinoid can also be used to promote neurite outgrowth, signifying the…

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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021 - 2:23 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Makes Expansion of Platinum Vape Brand Top Priority

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) recently announced the completion of an agreement for the transition of the management at Platinum Vape LLC (“PV”), having settled all additional PV acquisition price considerations. “RWB estimates that production of PV vape carts will increase to over 450,000 in November, a projection that has made expansion of the PV brand a top priority. Michigan and…

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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021 - 12:35 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Demonstrates 10-20X Faster Nicotine Delivery in Recent Study

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) recently conducted a study on canines in collaboration with an independent testing laboratory. The analysis evaluated nicotine benzoate and polacrilex plasma levels in 40 anesthetized male beagle dogs comparing Lexaria’s recently developed, advanced DehydraTECH 2.0 nicotine formulation to concentration-matched controls. The dogs’ blood samples were taken every few minutes over the course of two hours. “The results from the study…

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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021 - 9:59 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc.’s (SGMD) Commitment to Quality Products Dovetails with California’s Recently Passed AB-45

Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD), an innovator in the dynamic California cannabis sector, is among companies welcoming Assembly Bill 45 (“AB-45”). The bill went into effect recently, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived products in California and setting a new focus on safety and consistency. Sugarmade is a California-based company that is committed to providing high-quality products and excellent services. “Sugarmade…

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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021 - 1:19 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Way2Grow Biopharma Corp. Enters ‘Next Phase of Life Science Therapeutics’

Way2Grow (“W2G”), a privately held therapeutic corporation existing under the laws of British Columbia, today announced approval of a Health Canada Dealer’s Licence Application. Under the approval, Health Canada issued notice to W2G to complete the construction of a level 8 secure environ and psilocybin production campus. The license and production facility will allow W2G to procure psychedelics as well as propagate, cultivate, harvest and…

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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021 - 3:03 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Working on Answer to Mass Production of Rare, Otherwise Depleted Cannabinoid Opportunities

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) and its subsidiary BayMedica are innovators in the field of rare cannabinoids, making them available for consumer access. InMed specializes in developing a proprietary biosynthesis system to manufacture pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids that are otherwise too rare to be acquired in abundance. Through BayMedica, its recent acquisition, InMed also has capabilities in both yeast biosynthesis and chemical synthesis, catering to the large and…

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Friday Nov 12, 2021 - 11:32 am

InvestorNewsBreaks – Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Eyeing Q1 2022 Delivery of Highest-Quality Retail Products from Florida Grow Operations

Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) recently completed phase one of an aggressive three-phase development strategy for its Florida facilities, located in Apopka and Sanderson. Phase one entailed the rapid development of the Apopka facility. RWB also announced that it had commenced operation in late September after receiving regulatory approval to begin cultivation. “The initial licensed area in Apopka is capable of…

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Thursday Nov 11, 2021 - 1:30 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Enters into Cannabinoid Science

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) recently announced the next stage of its development with the creation of Flora Pharma and the execution of an agreement to begin scientific clinical trials globally. Flora Pharma’s formation follows the acknowledgment and commitment by the management team and board of directors to move ahead with applied research initiatives in medical cannabis in order to become a leader in the…

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Thursday Nov 11, 2021 - 12:31 pm

InvestorNewsBreaks – Why Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Is ‘One to Watch’

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS), an emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, is guided by the vision to acquire and scale assets in the legal cannabis market while achieving efficiencies through economies of scale and vertical integration. “Cannabis Strategic Ventures recently expanded its portfolio by completing the transfer process for cultivation, retail, distribution and manufacturing licenses issued by the city of Los Angeles and…

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