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Older Americans Are Flocking to Medical Marijuana

Shari Horne broke her toes a decade ago, and after surgery, “I have plates and pins and screws in my feet, and they get achy at times,” she said. So Ms. Horne, 66, applies a salve containing cannabidiol, derived from the…

Marlboro maker said to be in talks to buy Canadian marijuana producer

Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group Inc. is in early stage talks to acquire Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group Inc., as it seeks to diversify its business beyond traditional smokers, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Canada this year…

MedMen Doubles Market Reach with Acquisition of PharmaCann

October 11, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE MedMen to acquire PharmaCann in all-stock transaction valued at US$682 million, the largest acquisition transaction in U.S. cannabis history. The acquisition doubles the number of states where MedMen has licenses to 12. The combined addressable market in these…

This Lab Raised $10 Million To Expand Cannabis And Hemp Cloning Production

October 5, 2018
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Industrial scale production has dominated store shelves for decades. Now that formula is being adopted by the cannabis industry. For Front Range Biosciences (FRB), mass propagation of crops starts in the lab, where consumer cannabis is selectively cultivated and sold to licensed growers.…

NuLeaf Launches investment and entrepreneurial upskilling for cannabis businesses owned by people of color in Portland, OR

September 30, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE NuLeaf’s NuFuel is the first grant program only for cannabis businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color Portland, OR – October 1, 2018 – Cannabis business veteran and community advocate, Jeannette Ward Horton, has joined notable industry equity experts…

Ticket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus

September 17, 2018
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Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends shooting pains into both of her hands and an aversion to conventional steroid and surgical treatments is prompting her to consider some new options. "It's…

Acreage Holdings Announces Product Team Leadership With Industry-Leading Depth and Experience

September 17, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE Led By Growth Strategy Expert Heather Boyd, Product Development and Innovation Will Be Delivered by “The Green Team” to Include Industry Icons Phillip Hague, Ry Prichard and Other Legendary Cultivation and Extraction Experts New York City, NY –…

Xtreme Cubes Corporation Appoints Chief Executive Officer

September 14, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE Henderson, Nevada (August 30, 2018): Xtreme Cubes Corporation™ announced that they have appointed Brandon Main as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective immediately, Brandon will assume strategic responsibility for Xtreme Cubes Corporation, with a dedicated focus on the future growth…

More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana

September 12, 2018
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Members of the generation that came of age in the era of marijuana are reaching for weed in their golden years. A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence this month suggests that increasing numbers of middle aged and older adults are…

First of Its Kind Partnership in the Cannabis Industry to Bridge State Rulemaking and the Creation of Cannabis Standards

September 12, 2018
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Partnership between ATACH and A2LA will Pave the Way for New Quality Standards, Increase Consistency Between Labs, Bring Uniformity in State Testing Regulations, and Ensure Safe Consumer Products Washington, D.C. – A2LA and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and…

Edible hemp oil stores arrive in Minnesota, and are proving hugely popular

The first retail store specializing in the sale of pain-relieving, edible hemp products in the Twin Cities is now open. CBD of Maplewood opened last month, and while other retail chains such as GNC now offer hemp oil products, this…

Cannabis Leader urban-gro Promotes Industry Veteran to Executive Vice President, Operations

September 4, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE urban-gro promotes exec with proven track record in product and technology development – Lafayette, Colo., (Sept. 4, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading cultivation systems integrator and agricultural technology firm for commercial cannabis cultivators around the world, is pleased…

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Joins MedMen’s Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES (August 29, 2018) - MedMen Enterprises Inc. ("MedMen"or the "Company") (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) is pleased to announce that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has joined its Board of Directors. Villaraigosa brings with him two decades of public service. He served two…

One In Seven U.S. Adults Used Marijuana In 2017

With more and more states legalizing marijuana, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both, increasing numbers of Americans are using cannabis. A new survey finds that one in seven had used marijuana in 2017, with smoking being the most…

Cannabis Cultivation Design, Engineering, and Technologies Leader urban-gro Appoints Industry Veteran as Vice President of Cultivation Technologies

PRESS RELEASE urban-gro adds cultivation design and construction expertise to its executive team Lafayette, Colo., (July 16, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading provider of cultivation equipment, crop management products, design & integration services, and technology solutions to commercial cannabis cultivators…