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Hempacco Announces Joint Venture with Cheech & Chong to Launch Hemp CBD Cigarettes & Hemp Blunt Rolling Papers

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Pursuing its goal of Disrupting Tobacco, Hempacco launches Cheech and Chong’s Hemp Company in a 50/50 joint venture with the celebrities

CALIFORNIA:  Hempacco Co, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Green Globe International, Inc. (OTC Pink: GGII), entered into a joint venture agreement with an entity controlled by Cheech & Chong. The new joint venture entity between the celebrities’ entity and Hempacco, owned 50% by each party, is developing different lines of products to include Hemp CBD Cigarettes and Hemp Blunts smoking papers, all under the Cheech & Chong brand. “Throughout my career, I’ve always been against cigarette smoking, and now I’m proud to release the next best thing to smoking cannabis, and that’s hemp!” exclaimed Tommy Chong. 

Details of the Joint Venture:

  1. Hempacco plans to start producing Hemp CBD Cigarettes and Hemp Blunt Rolling Paper using the Cheech & Chong Brand for the Joint Venture entity.
  2. The new joint venture entity is 50% owned by Hempacco Co, Inc.
  1. Hempacco plans to premiere the Cheech & Chong wrapped vending machines at the Las Vegas TPE Show.
  1. Hempacco plans to take purchase orders at the Las Vegas TPE show this month.
  2. Cheech & Chong have a social media audience of 12 million and growing.
  3. The Cheech & Chong comedy duo has been making films since 1978, including Up In Smoke, Nice Dreams, and Still Smokin.

“We are excited to launch a joint venture with Cheech & Chong. We are working with their entity’s CEO, Jonathan Black, to develop three unique products, three blends in smokables, and our hemp blunt wraps,” said Sandro Piancone, Founder and CEO of Hempacco. “We are launching the brand this month at the TPE show in Las Vegas, where we plan to showcase our cutting-edge Cheech & Chong vending machines alongside some of the exciting new products that we’re making for them,” added Sandro Piancone.

The new smokables company plans to sell its products online and in retail stores, including convenience stores and smoke shops, powered by the promotional and branding power of Cheech & Chong, both on social media and through advertising. “Smoking hemp is a relaxing substitute, and a good way to kick nicotine!” said Cheech.

“Attracting partners like Hempacco with great products like their hemp cigarettes is one of the many great outcomes of working with an iconic brand like Cheech and Chong. We are excited about what this partnership means to future products we plan to bring to market together,” explained Jonathan Black, CEO of Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Company.

“Sandro and I always dreamt of working with Cheech & Chong,” said Jorge Olson, Co-Founder and CMO of Hempacco and GGII. “We thought from the very beginnings of Hempacco that a Cheech & Chong Hemp Smokable would be an incredible product, marketed to a baked-in customer base,” concluded Jorge Olson.

Tilray Medical Receives Verification From the Natural Health Science Foundation in Australia and New Zealand

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Natural Health Science Foundation Assessment Further Verifies Tilray Medical’s High-Quality Standard and its CBD100 Product for Clinical Trial Use

AUSTRALIA: Tilray Brands, Inc., a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that its medical cannabis division, Tilray Medical, has received approval and verification from The Natural Health Science Foundation of its flagship product, Tilray Purified Oral Solution CBD100, to be used in clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand.

Denise Faltischek, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International, Tilray Brands, said, “The NHSF (Natural Health Science Foundation) Quality and Equivalency test approval is a testament to the high standards Tilray Medical upholds across all international cannabis markets. As Tilray continues to grow, we are extremely proud to be recognized as a trusted cannabis partner and for the quality standards we deliver for patients worldwide.”

George Polimenakos, General Manager, Tilray Medical ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) noted, “We are extremely pleased with this outcome and proud to provide EU-GMP certified products to patients in Australia and New Zealand. Having our product quality validated by the NHSF demonstrates Tilray’s commitment to delivering the highest quality cannabis products to our patients.”

The NHSF is an independent not-for-profit organization that assists patients, consumers, and healthcare professionals in making informed natural medicine choices based on robust science. NHSF believes natural medicines will be valuable in modern scientific medical practice if they follow best practices of quality, safety, and efficacy through transparency and evidence.

Nigel Pollard, Chairman, Natural Health Science Foundation, said, “Tilray Purified OS CBD100 has been thoroughly assessed by independent experts and has met the Quality & Equivalence standards of the Natural Health Science Foundation. This means the product has a basis of reproducibility which serves as a valid medical intervention, from a scientific point of view, for patient use and to test in a clinical trial.”

In addition to the approval received from the NHSF standard of scientific reproducibility for clinical trials, the New Zealand Ministry of Health has verified that the Tilray Purified OS CBD100 has met its quality standards to ensure consistency of the products that medical practitioners prescribe to their patients.

Tilray Medical is one of the leading providers of medical cannabis in Australia and New Zealand for commercial, compassionate access, and research purposes. Patients in Australia and New Zealand may seek access to medical cannabis products by consulting their healthcare practitioner.

Tilray Wellness Announces U.S. Distribution Agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for CBD Beverages

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NEW YORK: Tilray Brands, Inc., a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that Fresh Hemp Foods, Ltd., a part of the Company’s Tilray Wellness division, has signed a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the preeminent distributor of wine and spirits. The distribution agreement will provide Tilray Wellness with direct access to Southern Glazer’s distribution network reaching consumers everywhere from local bars and restaurants to independent and national grocery chains and convenience stores.

Jared Simon, President, of Tilray Wellness and Fresh Hemp Foods, said, “This agreement helps Tilray uniquely position itself to enter the multi-billion-dollar adult beverage category with a non-alcoholic, CBD beverage alternative, for consumers who want to relax and unwind.”

As the leading distributor of beverage alcohol and CBD beverages in the U.S., Southern Glazer’s will be the exclusive distribution partner for the Tilray Wellness CBD beverage portfolio across 13 states with additional opportunities to scale nationwide. This strategic agreement will allow Tilray Brands to develop a U.S. CBD beverage portfolio within familiar retail channels, which will transition the category out of the fringe and into the mainstream. Tilray is excited to tap into the industry’s most knowledgeable CBD sales team and be part of their industry-leading Proof® e-commerce platform so retailers have access to its CBD Beverage portfolio 24/7.

Manitoba Harvest Enters Exclusive Partnership with Whole Foods Market

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Global Hemp and Natural Foods Brand Introduces Hemp+ Matcha and Supergreens Powders Exclusively at Whole Foods

MINNESOTA & CANADA: Manitoba Harvest, the world’s leading hemp foods brand, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tilray Brands, debuts their innovative Hemp+ Matcha and Hemp+ Supergreens powders exclusively at 300 plus Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, landing on shelves throughout April 2022.Whole Foods Market - Wikipedia

“We are thrilled to be working with Whole Foods Market to launch our new Hemp+ powders, Matcha and Supergreens. Whole Foods seeks out the finest natural and organic foods available. This exclusive release is a testament to our product quality and hemp’s increasing popularity,” said Jared Simon, President at Manitoba Harvest.

Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp+ Matcha and Superfoods powders combine the power of hemp with complementary on-trend plant-based ingredients. Consumers can choose between the added benefits of Matcha-based caffeine or 8 Essential Vitamins & Minerals coming from Supergreens. Each serving contains 6 grams of plant-based protein and 2-3 grams of fiber from hemp.

“Whole Foods Market is excited to bring customers an expanded offering of innovative formats within our hemp seed segment that provides multiple benefits in one convenient product. Manitoba Harvest consistently provides well-positioned, quality products that we know will satisfy and delight our consumers,” said Megan Causgrove, Global Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market.

For a limited time, Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp+ Matcha will be exclusively available in 348 Whole Foods Market locations, while the Hemp+ Supergreens will be available for purchase in 382 stores across North America. After 90 days, both products will continue to be available at Whole Foods Market and other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Rockstar Energy Drink Unveils Rockstar Unplugged – with Hemp Seed Oil and B Vitamins

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NEW YORK: Designed to give you the right amount of caffeine when you need it, Rockstar Energy Drink is creating a new kind of energy drink with the launch of Rockstar Unplugged. Rockstar Unplugged focuses less on providing a big hit of energy and more focus on enhancing good vibes with ingredients like hemp seed oil and B vitamins. These elements combined with a fruit-forward energy boost help maintain an easy-going, free-flowing, and soul-fueling attitude for any mood or occasion.

With 80 mg of caffeine, Rockstar Unplugged contains an innovative blend of ingredients that provide an extra burst of energy when you need it. The new sugar-free, calorie-free beverage combines hemp seed oil, B vitamins, spearmint, and lemon balm with a dose of caffeine. It is available in three sugar-free flavors – Blueberry, Passionfruit, and Raspberry Cucumber.

Rockstar Unplugged features a new campaign – Turn Up Your Mood – and new can design with colorful “groove shape” illustrations symbolizing aura, music, and energy. These shapes swirl and expand from the iconic Rockstar star across the 12oz slim cans. Mood and music are visually communicated in every aspect of the campaign.

“With Rockstar Unplugged, we continue the brand’s heritage in driving culture while delivering innovation to the category,” said Fabiola Torres, PepsiCo General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer of the Energy Category. “Ninety-one percent of our consumers told us they wanted a beverage that lifts their mood. Rockstar Unplugged delivers the ingredients consumers have been asking for, creating an opportunity for us to transform the category and introduce new consumers to our energy portfolio.”

Rockstar Energy’s new partnership with MTV will spotlight the Rockstar Unplugged product and launch a first-of-its-kind 3-part music series with the groundbreaking music franchise – MTV Unplugged – that shares its name. Kicking off the music series in Los Angeles, Rockstar and MTV Unplugged will then go on the road, with two additional concerts in 2022. Fans will need to visit turnupyourmood.com to enter for a chance to win a trip to this one-of-a-kind musical experience.

“MTV’s legacy is grounded in speaking to young people with content and experiences that matter to them,” said Jason White, CMO, MTV Entertainment Group. “This partnership with Rockstar Unplugged enables us to extend the iconic MTV Unplugged franchise to a new generation of music fans as a reimagined concert series that can drive entertainment forward.”

Rockstar Unplugged is available for purchase at www.rockstarenergy.com and at retailers where PepsiCo products are sold nationwide, starting at $1.99 per can.

Hemp, Inc. Announces Launch of CBDA and CBGA Products in Response to New Covid Study Findings

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NEVADA:  From old-fashioned to new-fashioned, hemp has done it again and Hemp, Inc. is right on the forefront. The Company announced it will be launching a CBDA and CBGA line of water, tinctures, gummies, capsules, and edibles, as its primary cannabinoids. With 14 years under its belt and counting, the Company has been a consistent force leading the way in the industrial hemp industry much like Oregon State University’s (OSU) recent study that “found hemp compounds could prevent a Covid-19 infection”. This not only sparked new interest in hemp compounds, it’s creating a tidal wave across the country… and who wouldn’t ride that wave?

Hemp, Inc. is riding that wave. The CBDA and CBGA water, tinctures, gummies, capsules, and edibles will come in a variety of sizes, potencies, flavors and formulas and the first of these products is scheduled to hit the market very soon. “We plan to sell these products wholesale and retail direct-to-consumer through our new website www.hemp4covid.com (currently under construction and being updated) by utilizing aggressive SEO and marketing strategies,” said one Hemp, Inc. executive.

“I can easily see how every human being on earth would want to buy these products on an ongoing basis. I’ll certainly take one or more of these products daily,” said Chief Visionary Consultant, Bruce Perlowin. “And imagine the amount of revenue this could potentially generate for Hemp, Inc.”

The current King of Hemp® product line includes:

King of Hemp® Gummies – These CBD edibles come in a variety of flavors and potencies of 25 gm, 20 gm and 10 gm. Flavors include blue raspberry, kiwi, strawberry, pineapple, guava, tropical, apple, citrus, berry tang and more. CBD Fruit Rings (20 gm and 10 gm) are available in apple, peach and watermelon. King of Hemp® Sour Bears in assorted flavors (10 gm) are in stock, too.

King of Hemp® Caviar (previously called Moon Rocks) offers high CBD potency and a rich taste. The Caviar is made from high-quality Bubba Kush hemp flower, coated in a THC-free distillate and then rolled in CBG-rich kief. While Caviar can be smoked in a pipe or vaped, it should not be rolled into a cigarette.

King of Hemp® Diamonds contain over 95% CBD and are derived from terpene-infused THC-free distillate. Diamonds are consumed by dabbing.

Hemp Feed Coalition Submits The First Ingredient Application In The United States For Hemp To Be Federally Approved As A Feed Ingredient For Poultry

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COLORADO:  The Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) is proud to announce the first submission for hemp to become an approved animal feed ingredient has been put forward for consideration by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and the U.S. Food and Drug Association-Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM). Once approved, this ingredient application will allow hempseed meal and cake to be legally used as commercial feed for laying hens.  Led by Coalition leadership, hemp and feed industry experts, and researchers; the submission is a culmination of a two-year long effort, consisting of an ingredient investigation of hemp seedcake and meal and a clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of hemp for laying hens.

“The first one is always the hardest; and it was definitely a group effort to submit the first ever application in the US for hemp as an official feed ingredient,” Hunter Buffington, Executive Director of the HFC, said of the first submission. To meet the FDA-CVM rigorous standards of safety and efficacy, the hemp industry shared Certificates of Analysis from across the United States to demonstrate hempseed cake and meal can be consistently grown and processed. This effort was combined with expertise from hemp and feed industry leaders, research from our principal investigators and the support of our Project Champion-IND HEMP to bring the submission to the FDA-CVM for scientific review.

“The coalition has worked hard over the last two years and we are finally getting our first steps behind us in the world of federal approval; something that most every day Americans would be shocked to know is so heavily regulated. HFC doesn’t just represent the hemp industry but all the farmers and ranchers out there that deserve the opportunity to monetize their efforts and compete on the global market of industrial hemp.”  – Morgan Elliott, Co-Founder of IND HEMP.

Now that the first application has been submitted, the HFC will turn its focus to research on other hemp by-products: oil, sediment, hulls, pulp and screenings to investigate their benefit and safety as feed ingredients. In addition, this work will include the clinical trials necessary to add ruminates to the hempseed meal application that was submitted. “Opening new markets is our secondary mission,” said Buffington “Commoditizing safe and healthy by-products from hemp processing will provide farmer and processor revenue and a build a steady supply as the industry matures in the next few years.” The HFC will be leading those efforts by bringing researchers, hemp and feed industry experts and coalition advisors together for additional applications and Federal regulatory approval for new hemp ingredients as feed for animals.

The Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) began in 2018 as a pilot project under the Colorado Hemp Industries Association (COHIA) before forming its own non-profit organization in 2020. The HFC intends to continue its mission to gain federal approval for additional hemp by-products as commercial animal feed. To support the work of the HFC, visit our website and become a member. Members receive discounts, special offers, invitations and member only communications. For more information on current research and ingredient data collection contact Hunter Buffington at hunter@hempfeedcoalition.org

Charlotte’s Web Secures U.S. Utility Patents For Two New Hemp Varietals With Superior Cannabinoid Expression

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COLORADO:  Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“Charlotte’s Web” or the “Company”), the market leader in hemp CBD wellness products, announces that Charlotte’s Web, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been granted U.S. Utility Patents for its hemp genetics by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The newly issued patents cover two of the Company’s new feminized seed hybrid hemp varieties developed under the Company’s breeding program; ‘Kirsche’ (US Patent No. 10,888,060) and ‘Lindorea’ (US Patent No. 10,888,059).  ‘Lindorea’ and ‘Kirsche’ are the world’s first two allowed U.S. Utility Patents reading on feminized hybrid hemp plants.

TSX:CWEB - Charlotte's Web is the market leader in hemp CBD extract products and is a Certified B Corp publicly traded company with five patent awards.. (CNW Group/Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc.)

The Company now has earned a total of five U.S. hemp variety patent grants: one Plant Patent and four Utility Patents as it advances the science of hemp horticulture.

“Achieving the first patented hemp hybrids demonstrates that it is possible to improve hemp through similar methods as other agronomic crops using natural breeding techniques.  We believe that ‘Kirsche’ and ‘Lindorea’ are some of the hardiest botanical hemp varietals under cultivation.” said Bear Reel, Charlotte’s Web vice president of cultivation and R&D and the developer of the new varietals.

‘Kirsche,’ having a naturally rich phytochemical profile and good disease resistance, has an excellent plant structure and a flower-to-stem ratio that is compatible with mechanical harvesting innovations. ‘Lindorea,’ developed for the Kentucky climate, exhibits broad resistance to fungal pathogens in the North and South Appalachian regions but also in the wetter autumn climate in Ore. while delivering record breaking yields.

“The ‘Kirsche’ and ‘Lindorea’ U.S. patents represent more than four years of scientific research and trials, and some of the most cutting-edge work being conducted in genetics in the hemp CBD industry today,” said Deanie Elsner, Charlotte’s Web president and CEO. “Charlotte’s Web will continue to advance and protect our prized hemp varietals to build consumer confidence in the consistency of our hemp extract products. This is at the heart of our mission to advance the science of hemp for the greater benefit of the people who choose these products for their wellness needs.”

Truss CBD USA, A HEXO Corp & Molson Coors Joint Venture, Launches Veryvell Sparkling CBD Water In Colorado

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CANADA:  Truss CBD USA, a joint venture between HEXO Corp and Molson Coors Beverage Company, today announced the U.S. launch of VeryvellTM, a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages, exclusively available in Colorado.

VeryvellTM is a hemp-derived, adaptogenic, sparkling CBD water now available to Colorado-based consumers in three flavours: Focus (Grapefruit Tarragon), Mind & Body (Strawberry Hibiscus) and Unwind (Blueberry Lavender). VeryvellTM is Powered by HEXOTM, the recognized quality and innovation behind award-winning products.

“We are excited to launch VeryvellTM in Colorado through Truss CBD USA, in collaboration with our partner, Molson Coors. Our joint venture with Molson Coors Canada saw Truss Beverage Brands become the number one choice for consumers in Canada and we are expecting similarly great results in the US.” said HEXO CEO and co-founder Sebastien St-Louis. “We have near-term plans to invest additional capital in the USA to support Truss CBD USA and to further execute on our Powered by HEXOTM strategy with other potential CPG partners, outside of beverages, with whom we are currently in ongoing negotiations.”

VeryvellTM is produced and distributed within Colorado state lines following the state’s established regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages and is exclusively distributed by Coors Distributing Company. Truss CBD USA is distinct from Truss Beverages, Molson Coors and HEXO’s joint venture in Canada that focuses on non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages.

Canopy Growth Expands Beverage Portfolio with Launch of First CBD-Infused Beverage Line Quatreau

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New Product Line Features A Range of Naturally Flavoured Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Waters In Both CBD-only and Balanced (CBD + THC) Offerings

CANADA: Canopy Growth, a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, today announced the launch of Quatreau, a new line of premium CBD-infused beverages. The naturally flavoured sparkling waters are Canopy Growth’s first CBD-infused drinks, with both CBD-only and “balanced” (CBD + THC) offerings available in Canada. Launched on the heels of incredible growth in sales from the Company’s THC-infused beverages, released earlier this year, Canopy Growth is uniquely positioned to win market share in the CBD beverage space.

“We are proud to debut our first CBD-infused beverage brand in Canada, where we already lead the cannabis-infused beverage category, at a price point that delivers both quality and value to consumers,” said David Klein, CEO, Canopy Growth.  “We created Quatreau as an alternative to sugary, caffeinated beverages or even alcohol. With both CBD-only and “balanced” (CBD + THC) offerings in four natural  flavours, Quatreau meets the needs of discerning cannabis consumers.”

Canopy Growth plans to continue developing category leading brands that are driven by consumer insights, product-focused, with industry leading scientific formulation. Building on the successful launch and strong sales of THC-infused cannabis beverage brands Tweed, Houseplant and Deep Space, Canopy is poised to continue leading the cannabis space with the launch of Quatreau CBD-infused sparkling water, a consistent CBD product in a beverage format that is familiar to consumers.

Quatreau’s naturally flavoured Canadian product line includes four offerings named:

  • Quatreau Cucumber + Mint (contains 20 mg of CBD and < 1 mg of THC)
  • Quatreau Passion Fruit + Guava (contains 20 mg of CBD and < 1 mg of THC)
  • Quatreau Ginger + Lime (contains 2 mg of CBD and 2 mg of THC)
  • Quatreau Blueberry + Açai (contains 2 mg of CBD and 2 mg of THC)

For more information, visit quatreauwater.com