CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Releases H1 2021 Financial and Operational Report, Guidance for H2

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), an all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of cannabis-derived products and brands, has reported financial and operating results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2021. Highlights of the report include revenue of more than $2 million with an estimated unaudited gross profit of 60% as compared to revenues of approximately $100,000 for 2020, operating expenses of $6 million, and a cash balance of approximately $19 million with minimal debt. In addition, an operational highlight for the company included the signing of a major distribution deal with a significant Colombian food distributor Flora Growth expects to generate more than $10 million annually in revenue as well as add an additional 130,000 distribution points across 38 cities in Colombia. FLGC also noted an H2 revenue guidance of $9 to $11 million, which does not include proposed transactions of Koch & Gsell and Vessel Brand or recent changes in Colombian cannabis law that now permits the export of dried flower. “The first half of our fiscal year is highlighted by a number of tremendous accomplishments by our team despite challenges related to the global pandemic,” said Flora Growth president and CEO Luis Merchan. “Management believes each of our divisions gained significant traction relative to where we started the year as we execute on the strategic growth plan we laid out in December 2020, positioning shareholders for future success. At the end of last year, Flora was private, largely prerevenue, and focused primarily in Latin America; during the past six months, Flora completed its IPO on the NASDAQ, while increasing its global distribution, revenue, and expanding its premium portfolio of global cannabis brands and products. . . . We made a number of strategic hires and appointments in order to form a robust, highly experienced leadership team, while simultaneously putting our capital to work on an attractive risk-adjusted basis. We announced our intent to complete multiple strategic investments and acquisitions, entered into several international sales agreements for our cannabis flower and derivatives, and significantly expanded distribution and sales with our downstream, premium cannabis CPG brands and products in the pharmaceutical, natural wellness, cosmetics, food and beverage, and hemp textile segments. Going forward, we are excited about the strategic opportunities for incremental growth as we look to leverage our globally recognized house of brands and products into new markets and categories around the world, particularly throughout the Americas, EU, and Australia.”

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Flora Growth is a cannabis company that leverages natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its diverse business divisions of cosmetics, hemp textiles, and food and beverage. As the operator of one of the largest outdoor cultivation facilities, Flora strives to market a higher-quality premium product at below-market prices. By prioritizing natural ingredients and value-chain sustainability across its portfolio, Flora creates premium products that help consumers restore and thrive. For more information about the company, please visit www.FloraGrowth.ca.

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420 with CNW — Michigan Uses $20M from Cannabis Taxes to Study Medical Marijuana and PTSD

Last week, state officials in Michigan announced that research projects financed by the state’s adult-use marijuana program will assess the effects of medical cannabis in military veterans. The projects have been allocated $20 million, with $13 million of this amount being used to investigate the effectiveness of cannabis in preventing veteran suicide and treating the medical conditions that impact armed service veterans in the United States.

This grant, which was awarded to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (“MAPS”), will also finance a phase 2 study on the effectiveness of inhaled botanical cannabis in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). The funds come from the state’s Veteran Cannabis Research Grant Program, which was established in 2018 by a legalization measure approved by voters.

For the study, researchers plan to recruit more than 300 veterans who will spend 35 or so days self-administering self-titrated inhaled doses of high-quality botanical marijuana. MAPS asserts that substance-use disorders, depression and PTSD contributed significantly to suicidality and were common disorders among veterans.

Berra Yazar-Klosinki, the chief scientific officer of the organization’s Public Benefit Corporation, stated that the grant provided the resources needed to align the body of scientific evidence with marijuana that was similar to what’s available in the state’s regulated marijuana programs.

Veterans have played a huge role in the fight against marijuana prohibition and encouraging more research on the therapeutic potential of other controlled substances, including psychedelics, to be conducted. If the study finds that smoked marijuana is effective in treating PTSD, phase 3 trials can begin, after which raw marijuana will be developed and sold as a pharmaceutical.

The remaining $7 million, which was allocated to the Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity at Wayne State University, will be used to study how marijuana may be used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, sleep disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. This project will look into the biochemical mechanisms through which marijuana could be used to treat suicidality, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety and PTSD.

Meanwhile, legislators in Washington are calling for an ease in restrictions on cannabis research through the Congressional infrastructure legislation, which includes a provision that would allow researchers to study marijuana from retailers in cannabis-legal states.

Additionally, the Senate Appropriations Committee recently approved an amendment that would promote veteran access to medical cannabis, by permitting physicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States to issue marijuana regulations in legal states.

As the medical use of cannabis grows, the market for precise dose-measuring devices such as the RYAH Smart Inhaler made by RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH) is growing rapidly since the device addresses a previously unmet need.

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420 with CNW — States That Could Vote on Cannabis Legalization Measures in 2022

It seems like the wave of cannabis reform that has been sweeping through America is not going to stop any time soon. More than 30 states have already allowed the consumption of cannabis in one form or other within their borders, and this year at least four states have passed cannabis reform legislation. With lawmakers considering federally rescheduling cannabis, activists in several states are also working on putting cannabis legislation before voters next year. The following are some of the states that will likely vote on cannabis legislation measures in 2022.

Arkansas will likely vote on cannabis legislation next year if activists are able to collect enough signatures for a recreational cannabis proposal. Prepared by Arkansas True Grass, this bill would allow adults aged 21 and older to purchase and possess up to four ounces of marijuana as well as grow up to 12 plants at home for personal use only. Additionally, qualifying adults would have no limit on possession as long as the cannabis is kept out of public view.

Idaho officials recently gave activists the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a cannabis legalization initiative that would legalize the purchase and possession of up to three ounces of cannabis on private property. However, since the initiative doesn’t create a system for cannabis sales and taxation nor does it allow home cultivation, consumers would be expected to buy cannabis from neighbor states with legal markets and bring it back to Idaho. Activists are also collecting signatures for a separate measure that would legalize medical cannabis and allow patients to possess as much as four ounces of cannabis.

Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones recently said in a press release that early next year, state lawmakers will pass legislation to put the question of whether or not to legalize cannabis before Maryland voters as a referendum. In February, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a cannabis proposal, while in March, a separate cannabis legalization measure sponsored by top lawmakers was subject to a Senate Finance Committee Hearing. Despite these hearings, the legislature didn’t hold a vote, and the two chambers are hoping to reconcile the differences between the two bills and send a bill to Governor Larry Hogan’s desk.

In Missouri a group of cannabis activists is working to put cannabis legislation on next year’s ballot via a number of initiatives. Fair Access Missouri, for instance, has filed several proposals that would allow adults aged 21 and older to purchase and possess cannabis as well as modify Missouri’s existing medical marijuana program.

Nebraska voters will most likely see two complementary medical cannabis initiatives on the 2022 ballot after the state Supreme Court voided an initiative that qualified for the 2020 vote. Senators Adam Morfeld and Anna Wishart are known to support medical cannabis reform, and they have previously said that they would work to put the question of legalizing cannabis before the voters in 2022.

If the states above start implementing legal marijuana programs, the people and companies in those states will potentially see the kind of growth that entities such as Grapefruit USA Inc. (OTCQB: GPFT) enjoy in California, one of the most mature marijuana markets in the country.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE:7BC) Enters Strategic White-Label Cannabis Beverage Manufacturing Agreement

BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC), an emerging leader in innovative health and wellness beverages and products, today announced its entry into a definitive agreement with the Tinley Beverage Company Inc. (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) to co-manufacture its award-winning cannabis-infused beverages for the Canadian market. Under the agreement, BevCanna will produce and distribute the full line of Tinley’s ready-to-drink, adult beverage-inspired sparkling Tinley’s Classics, Canadian versions of Tinley’s Tonics, currently available in California. BevCanna will also produce Tinley’s blue agave and lime-inspired Stone Daisy, the juniper berry and lime-inspired Juniper Sky and the blue agave, grapefruit and lime-inspired Mystic Dove. The beverages will be slightly modified for the market to reflect Canadian consumer tastes, formulations, packaging and regulatory requirements. “We’re very excited to be selected as the Canadian manufacturing partner for Tinley’s carbonated products,” said Melise Panetta, president of BevCanna. “Their award-winning products have an exceptional following with consumers internationally, and we’re eager to offer them to the Canadian market.”

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BevCanna Enterprises is a diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company. BevCanna develops and manufactures a range of plant-based and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label clients. With decades of experience creating, manufacturing and distributing iconic brands that resonate with consumers on a global scale, the team demonstrates an expertise unmatched in the nutraceutical and cannabis-infused beverage categories. Based in British Columbia, BevCanna owns a pristine alkaline spring water aquifer and a world-class, 40,000-square-foot, HACCP-certified manufacturing facility, with a bottling capacity of up to 210M bottles annually. BevCanna’s extensive distribution network includes more than 3,000 points of retail distribution through its market-leading TRACE brand, its Pure Therapy natural health and wellness e-commerce platform, its fully licensed Canadian cannabis manufacturing and distribution network, and a partnership with number-one U.S. cannabis beverage company Keef Brands. For more information about the company, visit www.BevCanna.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – American Cannabis Partners Eyes Expansion into Additional States

American Cannabis Partners (“ACP”), a sustainable Jamaican experience canna-business innovator, is a company that prides itself on the level of detail given to growing its plants. By leveraging partnerships with Soilscapes and Link4 Systems, the company has created exact soil conditions, growing supplements, water makeup and environments that mimic Orange Hill in Jamaica. “This has resulted in yields well above industry norms and the production of some of the most sought-after flower in the U.S.,” reads a recent article. “Since its beginning in 2018, ACP has acquired 12 cannabis licenses, 20,000 sq. ft of cultivation license in California, and 540,000 sq. ft of cultivation licenses and one retail license in Michigan. The company has plans to expand into its third U.S. state in 2022 and its fourth in 2024.”

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American Cannabis Partners is a fully licensed, large scale and 100% organic cannabis cultivation company nationally headquartered in Trinity County of the Emerald Triangle. As business professionals and cultivators, the company focuses on four industry segments: real estate, cultivation, medical research and non-profit groups. For both medical and recreational, American Cannabis Partners supplies multiple forms of raw product at wholesale prices for manufacturing, distribution and retail licenses. Its commodity pricing model enables stable profit margins for customers, and the company has expanded into multiple states. For more information, visit www.ACPFarms.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Grapefruit USA Inc. (GPFT) Targeting Q3 2021 Entry into Canada for Innovative Hourglass(TM) Cream

Grapefruit USA (OTCQB: GPFT) recently announced an agreement with 6PAK Solutions Inc., a well-respected Canadian cannabis manufacturer and arm of ATG Pharma Inc. The agreement set the wheels in motion for targeted entry into Canada for its patented Hourglass(TM) Time Release THC+CBD Delivery Topical Relief Cream, one of the most effective cannabis topical creams on the market. A recent article reads, “According to the agreement, GPFT will file a Notice of New Cannabis Product (‘NNCP’) with Health Canada; the NNCP outlines the Hourglass production process including the integration of Grapefruit’s patented Z-Pod Xerogel Silica Gel technology into the Hourglass topical delivery cream system. The company hopes to receive approval of the NNCP by third quarter 2021. Once approval is received, the company will work with 6PAK to launch its exclusive Hourglass Time release THC+CBD Delivery Topical Relief Cream in the Canadian market.”

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Grapefruit’s corporate headquarters is in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. Grapefruit holds California permits and licenses to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products in the Golden State. Grapefruit’s extraction laboratory and manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in the industry-recognized Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation and Ancillary Canna-Business Park in Desert Hot Springs, California. To find out more about the company, please visit www.GrapefruitBlvd.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Names Former J&J Director as New Chief Scientific Officer

Green Hygienics (OTCQB: GRYN), an innovative, technology-driven enterprise focused on the high-standard cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade bioactive cannabinoids, has announced that Dr. Francesca Serraino Fiory will serve as the company’s new chief scientific officer. In her new role, Fiory will manage product development, including GRYN’s multibrand portfolio, and oversee research and development efforts under TruLife Biotech, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary. In addition, she will head up partnerships with both academic institutions and research centers and will navigate the company across the global regulatory landscape. Fiory has worked for several major players in the pharmaceutical industry including Pfizer, where she started in regulatory and medical affairs; Johnson and Johnson (“J&J”), where she was head of regulatory and medical affairs at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Care, Italy; and Perrigo Pharma, where she was director of regulatory, quality and medical affairs and also supervised the Italian affiliate’s portfolio, which included medicinal products, cosmetic products, medical devices, food supplements, biocides and veterinary products. A certified nutritional consultant, clinical master herbalist and aromatherapist, and a certified holistic health practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine, Fiory brings with her 20-plus years of expertise and an impressive knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment, medicinal products, herbals, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplements.

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Green Hygienics is a California-based innovative, technology-driven enterprise focused on the high-standard cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade bioactive cannabinoids. The company’s corporate mission is to adhere to the highest standards of operations in consistently delivering safe and premium-quality products to consumers as well as to partner with consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) and pharmaceutical companies. For more information about the company, visit www.GreenHygienics.com.

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420 with CNW — The Future Looks Promising for CBD Wellness Products

Forecasts show that the global market for CBD (cannabidiol), which is currently valued at $9.3 billion, will have reached almost $24 billion in revenue by the year 2025. The future is promising for businesses getting into the CBD market, given its expected compound annual growth rate of roughly 22%.

Currently, North America is in the industry lead worldwide, making up 40% of the international CBD market share. However, it may not dominate the market much longer, as Europe is catching up with 30% market share. The Valens Company, which is a global leader in the manufacture of innovative CBD-based products, is one of the companies, which are well positioned to meet the global demand for CBD.

By providing customizable services, which range from processing and extraction to analytical testing, product development and white labelling, Valens is a company of choice for those in the CBD wellness industry or those planning to venture into it.

You may be asking, but why is CBD so popular?

CBD is one of the pair of most commonly studied and used cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, the other being THC, which is the psychoactive compound that induces a high when ingested. Multiple studies have found that CBD offers various potential wellness benefits. For instance, CBD has the potential to relieve inflammation and alleviate pain, with its soothing properties also being used to aid in relaxation. Products such as CBD oil have also shown promise as a treatment for anxiety and depression and can also be used to help treat acne.

The market for ingestible products such as CBD beverages, chocolates, brownies and gummies is also expanding. This is mainly being driven by the ease of use and the discretion of ingestible products.

Research has also found that CBD-infused topical wellness products, which come in formats such as sprays, balms, creams and lotions, also have the potential to act on an individual’s endocannabinoid receptors in the nerves, skin and muscle tissues at the area of application. Preclinical research has also demonstrated active involvement of cannabinoids in maintaining skin homeostasis, which explains the growing interest in CBD’s potential as a topical product.

In the past, safe market development for CBD was limited due to the lack of clear regulations and the restrictions imposed on CBD and its products. Now, however, with legislation on CBD moving towards guidance and regulation, the demand for CBD products continues to grow, which creates more opportunities for brands that are already participating in the cosmetics, food and beverage, and health and wellness industries, or those venturing into it.

Companies such as Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (OTC: GTVH), which have a focus on hemp-derived wellness products, can look forward to benefiting from the increasing interest in cannabinoid-infused products around the world.

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420 with CNW — Emulsion: The Science Powering Cannabis-Infused Drinks

The past few years have seen the cannabis industry expand from only cannabis flower and edibles to all kinds of concentrates and infused beverages. Thanks to constantly improving technology, the average cannabis consumer has a wide variety of products to choose from, and at the moment, cannabis-infused drinks are enjoying a surge in popularity. But because cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, which are the chemical compounds responsible for cannabis’ effects, are not water soluble, players in the cannabis industry needed to find a way to infuse cannabis into beverages that ensured consistent product quality and user experience.

Nano-emulsification turned out to be the best option. Since cannabinoids are highly fat-soluble, they readily bond with oils and fats. While this may work great for creating edible cannabis products using cannabutter and cannaoil, beverages are a different story entirely. Not only do cannabis companies have to infuse cannabis into beverages, but they also have to ensure those beverages have a good taste and texture that stay consistent throughout the entire product line. Emulsion provides an effective means of turning raw cannabis into consistently smooth, high-quality beverages over the long term.

The process involves breaking down the cannabinoid of choice — either THC, CBD, or both — into tiny, microscopic particles and mixing those particles with a substance called an emulsifier, which helps the cannabinoid oil dissolve in water. Simply put, an emulsifier is made of two parts, with one part binding to the oil and the other binding to the water. Once the microscopic oil particles have bonded with the emulsifier, the cannabis emulsion is added to the water base ensuring a seamless marriage between the cannabinoids and water.

The result of this emulsification technology is that cannabis beverages have become much better than they used to be when they first hit the market. Lynden Henderson of Outbound Brewing says that when he first encountered a cannabis-infused beverage, it was chunky with bits of cannabis still floating throughout the drink, and had an unpleasant consistency. The experience inspired him to create his own line of cannabis beverages with colleagues at Outbound Brewing, where they leveraged nano-emulsification to develop consistently smooth drinks with a pleasant texture.

Consistency is especially crucial as users will not make repeat purchases if different bottles of the same drink have different tastes and textures. However, despite all emulsion has done for cannabis beverages, it still has limitations. Emulsions react poorly when exposed to certain packaging materials and harsh thermal conditions, or even when they are exposed to the air. Technology is constantly evolving, fortunately, and as cannabis companies further develop emulsification, they will hopefully find a solution for these issues.

Emulsion techniques are evolving rapidly, and companies such as The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) are pushing the possibilities to the edge as they make infused drinks.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Receives Initial PO from Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

BevCanna Enterprises (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC), an emerging leader in innovative health and wellness beverages and products, has received multiple product listings and purchase orders from Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (“AGLC”). The initial order includes international bestsellers Keef and Green Monké products as well BevCanna’s new brand, State B Beverages. The products are slated to be on the shelves of more than 600 licensed private retailers by the fall; the products will also be available online. AGLC is the government of Alberta’s agency that oversees the gaming, liquor and cannabis industries in Alberta; the agency also operates the province’s only legal, nonmedical online cannabis store. Because Alberta is Canada’s second-largest market for adult-use cannabis products, this purchase order is significant for BevCanna. AGLC’s order included three varieties from No. 1-selling U.S. beverage brand, Keef: Bubba Kush Classic Soda, Orange Kush Classic Soda and Bubba Kush Root Beer. BevCanna is the exclusive manufacturer of Keef Brands products in Canada. In addition, the PO included Green Monké’s Mango Guava, Orange Passionfruit and Tropical Citrusbeverages; BevCanna manufactures Green Monké in Canada through its white-label program. In addition, this order marks the premiere of the State B Cannabis Beverage Co.in Alberta. Three State B beverages were included in the order. “Launching these three brands into Alberta retailers is an important milestone,” said BevCanna president Melise Panetta in the press release. “Alberta is one of the largest and important markets in the Canadian cannabis sector. We’re thrilled that we will have these brands in the Alberta market shortly and we’re quickly scaling up production to ensure that we’re able to meet the demand for these products as we are rapidly expanding our distribution from coast to coast.” To view the full press release, visit https://cnw.fm/ZGMdU About BevCanna Enterprises Inc. BevCanna Enterprises is a diversified health and wellness beverage and natural products company. BevCanna develops and manufactures a range of alkaline, plant-based and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label clients. With decades of experience creating, manufacturing and distributing iconic brands that resonate with consumers on a global scale, the BevCanna team demonstrates an expertise unmatched in the nutraceutical and cannabis-infused beverage categories. Based in British Columbia, BevCanna owns a pristine alkaline spring water aquifer and a world-class, 40,000-square-foot, HACCP-certified manufacturing facility, with a bottling capacity of up to 210 million bottles annually. BevCanna’s extensive distribution network includes more than 3,000 points of retail distribution through its market-leading TRACE brand, its Pure Therapy natural health and wellness e-commerce platform, its fully licensed Canadian cannabis manufacturing and distribution network, and a partnership with number-one U.S. cannabis beverage company Keef Brands. For more information about the company, please visit www.BevCanna.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BVNNF are available in the company’s newsroom at http://cnw.fm/BVNNF About CannabisNewsWire CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) CannabisNewsBreaks that summarize corporate news and information, (3) enhanced press release services, (4) social media distribution and optimization services, and (5) a full array of corporate communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an extensive team of contributing journalists and writers, CNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that desire to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CNW has an ever-growing distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets across the country. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, CNW brings its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. CNW is where news, content and information converge. To receive SMS text alerts from CannabisNewsWire, text “CANNABIS” to 21000 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) For more information please visit https://www.CannabisNewsWire.com Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the CannabisNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by CNW, wherever published or re-published: http://CNW.fm/Disclaimer Do you have questions or are you interested in working with CNW? Ask our Editor CannabisNewsWire (CNW) Denver, Colorado www.CannabisNewsWire.com 303.498.7722 Office Editor@CannabisNewsWire.com CannabisNewsWire is part of the InvestorBrandNetwork.