Medical cannabis

Fluence Significantly Increases Yield and Secondary Metabolites in San Francisco Cannabis Vertical Farm

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Eve Farms further increased crop yield, terpene and cannabinoid production, as well as operational efficiencies by growing in a two-tier vertical farm made possible only under broad-spectrum, high-intensity LED lighting.

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  • Eve Farms further increased crop yield, terpene and cannabinoid production, as well as operational efficiencies by growing in a two-tier vertical farm made possible only under broad-spectrum, high-intensity LED lighting.
  • "With Fluence, our cultivation team has the latest in agtech to reliably produce award-winning cannabis."
  • Since transitioning to Fluence LED solutions, Eve Farms has increased cannabinoid and terpene production across multiple strains, resulting in enhanced plant quality and differentiated products.
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    Flowers from Eve Farms are lovingly grown and nurtured at a state-of-the-art, fully licensed facility in San Francisco, California.

Hemp-CBD Industry Booming as Cannabis Operators Continue to Diversify to Meet Demand

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

According to the Hemp Business Journal, the U.S. hemp industry grew 16% in 2017 amidst continued domestic legal and regulatory challenges.

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  • According to the Hemp Business Journal, the U.S. hemp industry grew 16% in 2017 amidst continued domestic legal and regulatory challenges.
  • The results of these cultivars will be measured at harvest time to determine the best yields and planting strategy for next season.
  • These new cannabis strains should potentially enable GreenGro Technologies to establish itself as one of the premier developers and distributors of cloned cannabis strains across the industry.
  • Schroeder details the enormous amount of growth Kannaway has experienced since starting its own cannabis skincare line, Cannabis Beauty Defined.

Smart Cannabis Corp. Installs SMART App in 18 Greenhouses and Additional 50,000 sqft Within Retrofitted Greenhouses, Secures Subscription Services for Entire Project

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

In addition to the SMART App automation system installation, the client is contracted for subscription services spanning the entire, massive project.

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  • In addition to the SMART App automation system installation, the client is contracted for subscription services spanning the entire, massive project.
  • The entire system includes software, automation equipment, cameras, servers, and subscriptions invoiced at nearly $300,000.
  • Smart Cannabis (OTC PINK: SCNA) is a public equity corporation advancing the agriculture and cannabis industries and growing through acquisition, strategic alliances, and proprietary intellectual property.
  • The company may make forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments.

Cannabis Industry Surging as Hemp-Based CBD Products Generating Millions in Revenues

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

One of the more prominent opportunities is that of hemp-based CBD products, as active cannabis companies continue to diversify product offerings and target new markets.

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  • One of the more prominent opportunities is that of hemp-based CBD products, as active cannabis companies continue to diversify product offerings and target new markets.
  • C21's vertical integration is important for maintaining high margins, however, brand building is the future of the industry.
  • "Brand integrity and authenticity are critical for success in the cannabis industry," said Torcom.
  • Torcom will be responsible for C21 Investments products worldwide and will be based in the Company's Oregon operations.His appointment is effective immediately.

NanoSphere Health Sciences Partners with Delta 9 for Canadian Expansion

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoSphere Health Sciences, Inc (CSE: NSHS) (OTC: NSHSF), the biotechnology leader behind the patented NanoSphere Delivery System, has entered into a partnership with Delta 9 Cannabis INC to bring products from its cannabis brand, Evolve Formulas, into the Canadian market.

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  • DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoSphere Health Sciences, Inc (CSE: NSHS) (OTC: NSHSF), the biotechnology leader behind the patented NanoSphere Delivery System, has entered into a partnership with Delta 9 Cannabis INC to bring products from its cannabis brand, Evolve Formulas, into the Canadian market.
  • Delta 9 and Nanosphere have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that cedes the Master License for Nanosphere's patented technology to Delta 9 for all of Canada.
  • Under the agreement, Delta 9 and NanoSphere will each receive 50 percent of the net revenue from sale of Evolve Formulas products.
  • Delta 9 is also bound to apply to Health Canada for authorization to distribute Nanosphere products.

Cannabis Industry to Benefit From Fresh Innovation as BIG Industry Show Heads to Los Angeles This August 30-31

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Monday, July 30, 2018

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The BIG Industry Show is due to showcase a vast range of innovations in the cannabis industry at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 30-31.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The BIG Industry Show is due to showcase a vast range of innovations in the cannabis industry at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 30-31.
  • Whether you smoke it, vape it, eat it, grow it or have any other connection with cannabis, it's likely that you will benefit from the BIG Industry Show.
  • The event is open to all those with a business connection to the recreational cannabis industry.
  • The 2018 BIG Industry Show will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 30-31.

Hypur VP of Business Development, Tyler Beuerlein, Joins National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Banking Access Committee

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hypur Inc. (Hypur) VP of Business Development, Tyler Beuerlein, has been selected to join the board of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Banking Access Committee (BAC).

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hypur Inc. (Hypur) VP of Business Development, Tyler Beuerlein, has been selected to join the board of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Banking Access Committee (BAC).
  • NCIA is the only national trade association advancing the interests of the legitimate and responsible cannabis industry.
  • As a Banking Access Committee member, Tyler will share his expertise on issues affecting the compliant banking of cannabis and other cash-intensive businesses.
  • National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization broadly representing cannabis-related businesses at the national level.

Cannabis Market Growth Accelerates as Cultivation Techniques Evolve

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Friday, July 27, 2018

The United States currently accounts for about 90% of the entire market but its dominance of the cannabis market is likely to decline to about 57%, due to the legalization of cannabis products around the world.

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  • The United States currently accounts for about 90% of the entire market but its dominance of the cannabis market is likely to decline to about 57%, due to the legalization of cannabis products around the world.
  • "The incorporation of new techniques in cannabis cultivation has resulted in the higher growth rate of the global legal cannabis market.
  • The use of these advanced techniques has led to improved quality of the marijuana-derived CBD-oil products, which augurs well for the growth of the market," says a Senior Analyst at Technavio.
  • 'As a trusted and proven LP in the cannabis industry, WeedMD has a reputation for pursuing complimentary business and corporate development initiatives in the emerging cannabis market,' said Keith Merker, CEO of WeedMD.

U.S. Cannabis Market Value to Grow as Legalization Efforts Spread

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Friday, July 27, 2018

The legal cannabis market is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period due to the plant's multiple medical benefits as well as the fast pace of legalization in the United States.

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  • The legal cannabis market is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period due to the plant's multiple medical benefits as well as the fast pace of legalization in the United States.
  • In 2016, an increasing number of patients diagnosed with chronic pain had resulted in the growing use of medical cannabis.
  • We'll see the end of criminalization and we can start addressing Canada's USD 7 Billion illegal market."
  • (OTCQB: CLSH) recently provided "an update to the first complete year of adult use cannabis in Nevada, the first state the Company is operating in.

Ananda Developments Plc: Medical Cannabis to be Made Available on Prescription Within the UK

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Melissa Sturgess, Executive Director of Ananda commented: "We are delighted with this news from the Home Secretary.

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  • Melissa Sturgess, Executive Director of Ananda commented: "We are delighted with this news from the Home Secretary.
  • Not only will it assist many people, and especially children, who are battling epilepsy and other ailments, it adds very useful legal support to companies like Ananda who wish to invest in the medical cannabis space.
  • Since listing on the NEX earlier this month,the directors of Ananda have made very good progress in identifying suitable first investments for the Company.
  • Ananda was established to invest in the developing market for medicinal or therapeutic Cannabis derivatives, or related products, including but not limited to nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and cosmetic products which contain Cannabis or hemp derived cannabinoids.