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EBERSBERG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eurofins Genomics (Paris:ERF), Eurofins BioDiagnostics and Medicinal Genomics Corp (MGC), announced the formal launch of commercial SNP genotyping services for hemp and medicinal cannabis breeders. The newly launched CannSNP90 genotyping assay is based on industry-leading array platforms and will aid customers with their efforts to develop hemp and cannabis cultivars that exhibit specific chemical…

Luna Technologies Adds 1.2-ton Biomass Packer to IO Extractor Product Family

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luna Technologies, a Portland-based hydrocarbon extraction equipment manufacturer, has expanded its product line with the new 1.2-ton Biomass Packer, designed for use with the company’s IO Extractor. The biomass packer is designed to safely and consistently compress frozen or dry cannabis flower into an eight-inch puck, prepared to fit the IO Extractor’s 25-micron…

First Republic Bank to Present at Upcoming November Investor Conferences

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced it will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference to be held virtually. Mike Selfridge, Chief Banking Officer, and Olga Tsokova, Chief Accounting Officer, will present at the conference at 4:20 p.m. ET on…

United States Vertical Farming Market Report 2020-2025 Featuring Aero Farms, Freight Farms, Green Sense Farms, Green Spirit Farms, Plenty Unlimited, Bowery Farming, Altius Farms – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “United States Vertical Farming Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 – 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The US vertical farming market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period, 2020-2025. Among the crop types, fruits and vegetables accounted for a significant share of 47%, followed…

SōRSE Technology Adds Clear Emulsion to Its Product Offerings

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SōRSE Technology, the leading water-soluble CBD, hemp, and terpene emulsion provider for infused CPG brands, announced today its creation of SōRSE Clear, a stable, clear emulsion with a minimal sensory profile. The product made its official debut at SōRSE’s inaugural SoRSE Summit, which was exclusively held for the company’s partners. SōRSE Clear is available…

Ecofibre Earns America’s First LEED Platinum for Hemp Processing Facility

GEORGETOWN, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JRA Architects, Inc. is proud to announce the first successful LEED Platinum certification for a warehouse and hemp facility, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council to Ecofibre’s state of the art hemp processing facility in Georgetown, Ky. More remarkably, an exacting design, build and certification process that would normally take upwards of…

Turning Point Brands Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results, Increases 2020 Guidance

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Turning Point Brands, Inc. (“TPB”) (NYSE: TPB), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Results at a Glance Third Quarter 2020 (Comparisons vs. same period year-ago) Net sales increased 7.6% to $104.2 million; Gross profit increased…

Turning Point Brands Makes Strategic Investment into dosist™ A World-Class and Globally Recognized Cannabis Brand

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Turning Point Brands, Inc. (“TPB”) (NYSE: TPB), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients, today announced a $15 million strategic investment in leading global cannabinoid company dosist™ and an exclusive co-development and distribution agreement of a new national CBD brand, created in partnership with dosist’s thc-free business unit.…

San Bernardino Cannabis Dispensary First Unionized Shop in Inland Empire

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Employees at Authentic 909, a cannabis dispensary in the City of San Bernardino, voted on Saturday to ratify a labor agreement with UFCW Local 1167, making it the first unionized cannabis shop in the Inland Empire. The store, located at 1181 South E St., employs about 30 people. These workers will now…

Premium 5 Ltd., the Leading Canadian Cannabis Concentrate Products Company Announces EBITDA Positive Q3 2020 Financial Results

EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Premium 5 Ltd. (“Premium 5” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 third quarter ending September 30th, 2020. Premium 5 has successfully navigated complex product development and regulatory challenges to offer a portfolio of innovative concentrate products. Currently, the Company has 22 SKU offerings across Canada. For the recreational…

Lygos Announces the Launch of Lygos CBx™, a New Low-Cost, Industrial-Scale Cannabinoid Production Company

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lygos, Inc., a vertically integrated provider of safe and sustainable specialty ingredients, today announced the launch of Lygos CBx, a Lygos company and new website focused on delivering a wide range of high-quality, pure and sustainable non-plant-based cannabinoids. Lygos CBx is a result of the combination of Librede, the recently acquired NIH-funded biosynthetic…

United States Plant Protein Business and Investment Opportunities Report 2020 & Forecast to 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “United States Plant Protein Business and Investment Opportunities (2018-2027) Insight Series – White Space/Gap Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation and Brand Share Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Market Size Across 50+ Segments – Updated in Q3, 2020” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Plant protein industry is expected to continue to grow in United States…