PRESS RELEASE SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Emerald Scientific, LLC (“Emerald”), the cannabis industry’s most distinguished distributor of high-quality scientific supplies to cannabis testing laboratories, announced today the promotion of its Chief Financial Officer, Leigh White, to Chief Executive Officer. White will lead the Emerald Scientific team […]
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Three New Standards Aim to Support Cannabis Facility Security
PRESS RELEASE W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 13, 2020 – Three new ASTM International standards aim to support security for cannabis businesses. The standards cover video surveillance systems, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems. “Cannabis businesses and facilities have unique needs related to protecting cannabis products and waste as well as the people and assets […]
Pax Labs Appoints Michael Murphy as President and CEO
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PAX Labs, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as the company’s president and CEO. Murphy brings more than 35 years of professional experience in providing improved operational and financial consulting services to CPG and technology companies. Prior to joining PAX, he was a Managing Director for international consulting firm AlixPartners and […]
USDA Announces Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for […]
Elixinol Introduces Omega Turmeric CBD Capsules
PRESS RELEASE —A balance-restoring, comprehensive formulation of CBD, DHA & Turmeric— Westminster, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2020) ─ Elixinol, a global CBD brand, released its latest product Omega Turmeric CBD Capsules. The first in a line of several upcoming new product launches that are specific and prescriptive, Elixinol’s Omega Turmeric CBD Capsules combine turmeric—widely considered […]
Agritek Holdings, Inc. Announces Filing for Name Change to Contrarian Real Estate Acquisition Corp. and Moves to Complete Uplisting for $5M Equity Line Financing
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Agritek Holdings, Inc. (AGTK) www.AgritekHoldings.com, a fully integrated, active real estate investor for the cannabis sector, today announced that the Company expects to file next week with the SEC and FINRA to formally change its name from Agritek Holdings Inc. to “Contrarian […]
State of Colorado pilot program connects breweries and cannabis cultivators to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
PRESS RELEASE Denver, Colo. (Jan. 29, 2020): The State of Colorado, Earthly Labs, Denver Beer Co., and The Clinic announced today a new pilot program to establish the first commercial exchange of recovered carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. The pilot program captures and stores excess carbon dioxide produced during the beer fermentation process for later […]
Flexibility for the states is key to hemp’s future says state ag officials
PRESS RELEASE Arlington, VA, January 29, 2020 Today, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) submitted final comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule (Rule). The Agricultural Improvement of Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) provided […]
National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Extensive Report on Vaping Illness and Related Policy
PRESS RELEASE Report contains detailed information on proximate causes and provides recommendations for displacing the illicit market and minimizing potential for future public health issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an outbreak of respiratory illnesses primarily associated with unregulated cannabis vape cartridges found in the illicit market in recent months, the National Cannabis Industry […]
Cresco Labs Closes Sale-and-Leaseback With Innovative Industrial Properties for Ohio Facility
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that it has closed on the agreement to sell its Yellow Springs, OH property to Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (“IIP”). The sale (previously announced on November 26th) […]
Affordable, Easy-to-Use Environmental Monitoring System for Cannabis Growing Facilities
PRESS RELEASE ASTON, Pa., January 28, 2020 – Maintaining precise environmental conditions is key to cultivating healthy plants at cannabis growing facilities. The Sentinel™ system from Sensaphone® uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of changes in environmental conditions and functioning of critical equipment. It allows operators to track conditions like temperature, humidity, […]
New Report: Cannabis Concentrate Sales Plummet Post-Vape Crisis, Threatening Market on Track to Break $10 Billion in 2024
PRESS RELEASE Concentrate sales down 25% in two months; but likely to rebound in 2020 as consumers rely on legal market products BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to “Cannabis Vaping: Opportunities in an Uncertain Future,” released today by Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics, cannabis vape sales plummeted from a peak of $160 million in August 2019 […]
Cresco Closes Acquisition of Origin House, Adding Leading California Wholesale Distribution and Cultivation Operations to Its Strategic National Footprint
PRESS RELEASE Establishes Cresco as one of the largest wholesale distributors in California. Expected to enable Cresco to continue developing its house of brands in one of the largest and most influential legal cannabis markets in the world. Combines two industry-leading cultivation, branding and distribution teams. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL, OTCQX: CRLBF) […]
Akerna Names John Fowle CFO
PRESS RELEASE Established SaaS and Business Services Professional Brings 20 Years of Experience to Role DENVER, Dec. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading cannabis compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®), has named John Fowle, chief financial officer (CFO). […]
Wana Brands brings home two MJBizDaily Awards
PRESS RELEASE —Company recognized for innovation and industry impact — Boulder, Colo. (December 18, 2019) ─ Wana Brands’ reputation for fusing innovation, quality and corporate responsibility was further sealed at a gala awards ceremony during MJBizCon in Las Vegas on December 12. Wana won top honors in the MJBizDaily Awards’ Infused Product category, and CEO […]
Akerna Announces Acquisition of Ample Organics
PRESS RELEASE Transaction Solidifies Akerna as a Global Technology Leader Serving Enterprise Clients DENVER and TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading cannabis compliance technology provider, and developer of the industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire […]
Curaleaf Appoints Tracy Brady Vice President, Corporate Communications at Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
PRESS RELEASE WAKEFIELD, Mass., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, today announced that Tracy Brady will become Vice President, Corporate Communications at Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., effective immediately. Tracy brings over 20 years of experience executing […]
Emerald Scientific Announces Leigh White as Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, Dec. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Emerald Scientific, LLC (“Emerald”), the cannabis industry’s most distinguished distributor of high-quality scientific supplies to cannabis testing laboratories, announced today the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer, Leigh White. White brings over two decades of building and leading innovative companies […]
