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BevCanna Further Strengthens CPG Expertise with the Addition of Former Colgate and Unilever Executives to the Team

March 23, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diversified health and wellness, beverage and natural products company, BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV, Q:BVNNF, FSE:7BC) (“BevCanna” or the “Company”) announced today that it has added two veteran CPG senior sales leaders to the organization. Raffael Kapusty will join the company as Vice-president of Sales and Insights and Bill Niarchos will hold the…

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Multi-State Operator Clear Cannabis Inc. Promotes Seth Wiggins to President

March 23, 2021

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clear Cannabis, Inc. (CCI), master licensor of legacy cannabis concentrates brand The Clear™, announced the appointment of Seth Wiggins to the role of President. Previously serving as CCI’s Vice President of Sales, Mr. Wiggins is spearheading the integration of the company’s sales and operations divisions as CCI expands into new markets. “If Clear Cannabis…

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Heritage Cannabis Announces the Expansion of its US Supply and Distribution Agreement with Geocann for Products Utilizing VESIsorb® Technology for the Canadian Medical and Retail Markets

March 23, 2021

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) (“Heritage” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce it has signed an expansion of its US supply and distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Geocann LLC (“Geocann”) for a select portfolio of oral and topical cannabinoid products utilizing the patented VESIsorb® delivery system technology for optimized absorption,…

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Byers Scientific, Iowa State University, and Odor Experts Identify the Volatile Chemical Compound Responsible for Cannabis Odor Complaints

March 22, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A research team comprised of Byers Scientific, Iowa State University and Texas-based odor experts report isolation and identification of the volatile chemical which appears to be primarily responsible for the downwind skunky-like environmental odor complaints which have been commonly reported for commercial cannabis and industrial hemp growing operations. By employing a triangulation approach…

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San Diego Angel Conference Awards $500,000 to Five Early-Stage Companies

March 22, 2021

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a University of San Diego (USD) School of Business program that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies, awarded over $500,000 in funding to five companies with promising solutions – all with the goal of making the world a better place. Advocat Technologies took top honors…

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Navaya Completes Installation of Its Fully Automated, State-of-the-Art Cannabis Cultivation Equipment for Consistently High-Quality Cannabis

March 22, 2021

BOISBRIAND, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navaya, a nascent company committed to cultivating a healthy role in the Canadian cannabis industry, completes today the installation of equipment that will help it to deliver on its mission of producing premium, low-cost, high-yield cannabis. The unique equipment features hyper-controlled vertical hydroponic technology that is a first in the cannabis industry. “This…

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NEPT) Investors

March 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (“Neptune” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEPT) securities between July 24, 2019 and February 16, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Neptune investors have…

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INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NEPT) Investors

March 22, 2021

BENSALEM, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased acquired Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (“Neptune” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEPT) securities between July 24, 2019 and February 16, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Neptune investors have until May 17, 2021 to…

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Global Cannabidiol Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2021-2028 by Source Type (Hemp, Marijuana), Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C), End-use (Medical, Personal Use) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

March 22, 2021

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Cannabidiol Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global cannabidiol market size is expected to reach USD 13.4 billion by 2028. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028. Increasing awareness about the health benefits of cannabidiol…

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Woodford Reserve to Expand Versailles Distillery

March 22, 2021

VERSAILLES, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brown-Forman Corporation announces the planned expansion of the Woodford Reserve Distillery to meet the growing demand for Woodford Reserve, the world’s top-selling super-premium American whiskey. The expansion will double its production capacity, including adding three new iconic copper pot stills. “Woodford Reserve is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2021, and the expansion of…

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Herbal Essences Partners with The Nature Conservancy and TerraCycle® to Help Sow the Seeds of Sustainability and ‘Renew the Forest’

March 22, 2021

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Herbal Essences, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and TerraCycle, announced the “Renew the Forest” program, that calls upon Walmart customers to take on the planet’s biggest problems and protect the world’s natural wonders. In support of TNC’s Plant a Billion Trees program, Herbal Essences will plant one tree in the U.S.…

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Akers Biosciences Announces Shareholder Meeting to Vote on Business Combination with MyMD Pharmaceuticals

March 22, 2021

BALTIMORE & THOROFARE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akers Biosciences, Inc (Nasdaq: AKER), today announced that it has scheduled its general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) to vote on the proposed business combination with MyMD Pharmaceuticals (“MyMD”). The meeting will be held on April 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be “virtual,” meaning that you can…

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