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Airwallex partners with University of Melbourne to forge Australia’s future tech leaders

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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global fintech Airwallex has embarked on a pivotal partnership with the University of Melbourne, which will help build the next generation of Australian tech leaders. With a total investment from Airwallex of more than A$3 million, the partnership is aimed at increasing access, exposure and career opportunities for technology students, and in turn, growing the pool of future tech talent in Australia. The partnership will run over the next three years (2022 - 2025), and builds on Airwallex’s long-term relationship with the University, which is where the four Airwallex co-founders first met. University of Melbourne’s Engineering and Information Technology students will be considered for a range of opportunities across multiple programs, including: Airwallex Excellence in Technology Scholarships: 42 financial scholarships, valued at up to A$15,000 per annum, will be offered across the three years for gifted and promising students in Bachelor or Maste

Celebrating BIPOC Small Businesses in Honor of Small Business Saturday

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By Veronica Castillo Small Business Saturday is recognized and celebrated the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This is the day to celebrate and support small businesses in our own communities. In large cities, small businesses are the majority of the businesses. The Business Journal reports: New York City has about 560,000 small businesses, Los Angeles has about Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/Sc112P

Global Medical Cannabis Global Market Insights 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2027 by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Product Type – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Medical Cannabis Global Market Insights 2022, Analysis and Forecast to 2027, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Product Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report describes the global market size of Medical Cannabis from 2017 to 2021 and its CAGR from 2017 to 2021, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2027 and its CAGR from 2022 to 2027. For the geography segment, regional supply, demand, major players, price is presented from 2017 to 2027. The key countries for each region are also included such as the United States, China, Japan, India, Korea, ASEAN, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, CIS, and Brazil etc. For the competitor segment, the report includes global key players of Medical Cannabis as well as some small players. The information for each competitor includes: Company Profile Main Business Information SWOT Analysis Sales Volume, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin Market Share Types Segme

European Tobacco and Non-Tobacco Shisha and Hookah Consumables Market Report 2022: Key Regulations, Excise Duties, Tax rates, Products, Flavours, Usage, Distribution, Imports – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Tobacco and Non-Tobacco Shisha and Hookah Consumables in the European Region" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report overviews the EU market of shisha consumables which has been developing fast within the past few years and is expected to reach a significant share in the total tobacco market. The usage of shisha products is growing in the EU market not only among migrant communities but also among native Europeans. Although tobacco shisha makes up a prevailing share in the market for hookah consumables, novel shisha products, in particular, herbal/fruit shisha and CBD shisha are becoming actively introduced. The largest hookah consumables markets in the European Union are Germany, Spain and France. The report provides information on key regulatory aspects of shisha consumables and discloses excise duties and tax rates on tobacco and herbal shisha in the EU countries. The regulatory requirements towards shisha p

Global Medical Marijuana Market Forecast to 2028 – Featuring Aphria, Canopy Growth, CanaQuest Medical and GW Pharmaceuticals Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Medical Marijuana Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Product, Application, Distribution Channel, and Geography" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The medical marijuana market was valued at US$ 11,706.50 million in 2021 and is likely to reach value of US$ 40,027.59 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% from 2022 to 2028. The report highlights trends prevailing in the market and factors driving the medical marijuana market. The market growth is attributed to increasing approvals of medical marijuana products and rising acceptance of the medicinal use of marijuana. However, the illegal use of cannabis as a street drug and misconceptions regarding marijuana limit the market growth. Medical marijuana is in its introduction stage in the medical health industry. It is a potent product accepted globally, where Chinese medicines are already being manufactured using these pla

Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce Targets Illegal Indoor Cultivation In Industrial Warehouses In Southern California In Second Operation

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CALIFORNIA: In continuing its aggressive crackdown against illegal cannabis operators threatening the environment, communities, public health, and the legal market, the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) took recent actions to shut down unlicensed indoor cultivation operations in large, industrial warehouses located in the San Fernando Valley. Led by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), California Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SbpxGp

European Union Cannabis and Hemp Vape Sustainability Policy Proposals Report 2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Sustainability policy proposals affecting the cannabis and hemp-derived vape sector in the EU" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In the EU the cannabis and hemp-derived vape industry is increasingly under regulatory compliance pressure with new rules that introduce obligations. Not only will companies be required to adapt to a new framework that applies to all other industries, but industry-specific negative environmental externalities and greenwashing techniques are in the spotlight more and more. In this report, the analyst has identified the 11 EU initiatives we consider to be the most impactful for the sector. According to our analysis, among the initiatives we are tracking, the new rules on batteries, plastics, and electronics are likely to substantially increase the regulatory burden on the sector. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Scope of this Report 3 EU Sustainability Policy Agenda 4 Overview of Sus

Leafly’s 2nd Annual International Budtender Day Highlights the Importance of Cannabis’ Frontline Workforce with Exclusive Networking and Training Event in New Jersey

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Leafly Holdings, Inc. (“Leafly”), a leading cannabis discovery marketplace and resource, celebrates the 2nd Annual International Budtender Day with an exclusive networking and training event in Hoboken, NJ for current and aspiring budtenders - frontline cannabis retail workers - from new and up-and-coming East Coast. The event is in partnership with Business of Cannabis, a company that specializes in highlighting the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry in North America. The only holiday that recognizes the often unrecognized workers in cannabis, Leafly’s International Budtenders Day celebrates the budtenders’ role in empowering customers with the knowledge they need to discover the benefits of cannabis, bringing awareness to an often overlooked profession that plays a crucial role in the success of the cannabis industry. During the event, Leafly will announce the two winners of a nationwide contest the company ran this mon

OLCC Task Force on Cannabis-Derived Intoxicants and Illegal Cannabis Production

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AGENDA Friday, October 21, 2022 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Click here to join the meeting on Teams Or call in (audio only) +1 323-553-3576, Access Code: 865693614# http://dlvr.it/SbMrnC

Texas Original Releases Fast-Acting Sweet Dreams Gummy

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas Original, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced its Sweet Dreams gummies are now available to qualifying patients statewide. Sweet Dreams gummies are specifically designed to help qualifying patients who suffer from insomnia, night terrors or restlessness as a result of various medical conditions. Patients can conveniently access the Sweet Dreams gummies from any of Texas Original’s 11 pickup locations and two permanent locations statewide—making up the largest footprint of any provider in Texas. With 450 mg of total cannabinoids per jar, the Sweet Dreams gummies are the best value for CBN gummies per milligram in the Texas medical cannabis market at $110 per jar. “When I sit down with patients to learn about their experiences with medical cannabis, I am overwhelmed by the relief they find from pain, insomnia and so many other symptoms that take a daily toll on their lives,” said Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original. “With Sweet Dream

North America and South & Central America Medical Marijuana Market Report 2022: Increasing Approvals of Medical Marijuana Products Drives Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America and South & Central America Medical Marijuana Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Product, Application, Distribution Channel, and Regions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America and South & Central America medical marijuana market was valued at US$ 6,645.16 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 22,809.76 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2022 to 2028. The report highlights trends prevailing in the market and factors driving the North America and South & Central America medical marijuana market. The market growth is attributed to increasing approvals of medical marijuana products and rising acceptance of the medicinal use of marijuana. However, the illegal use of cannabis as a street drug and misconceptions regarding marijuana limit the market growth. Medical marijuana is in its introduction stage in the medica

Award-Winning Marijuana Brand Escape Artists Launches Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Lotions Nationwide

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Escape Artists, a leader in cannabis-infused wellness products, today announces the launch of its CBD Cream (shop.letsescape.com) with its signature lavender scent, now available online for purchase nationwide and in-room at the chic luxury boutique Thompson Denver. This potent and aromatic cream represents Escape Artists’ first product with national distribution. “We formulate our pharma-grade cream with strategic ingredients that enhance skin absorption at the cellular level and invite cannabinoids to penetrate deeply into targeted areas. Among other things, our innovative creams improve recovery from exercise-induced soreness,” said Dr. Kyle Hammerick, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of Escape Artists and a 15-year veteran in pharmaceutical development and therapeutic medicine delivery. In addition to the CBD Cream’s ability to manage aches and pains from inflammation, its subtle scent of lavender nurtures a deep sense of relaxation and leaves a luxurious fee

SunOpta Announces Strategic Sale of Its Sunflower & Roasted Snacks Business to Pacific Avenue Capital

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MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a U.S.-based global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based foods and beverages, today announced the sale of its sunflower business to Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (“Pacific Avenue”) for $16.0 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The transaction closed on October 11, 2022. “This Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/Sb1JLC

Cannabis Market by Product Type, Compound, Application and Region – Global Forecast to 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Cannabis Market by Product Type (Flowers, Concentrates, Edibles, Topicals & Tinctures), Compound (THC-Dominant, CBD-Dominant, Balanced THC & CBD), Application (Medical, Recreational), and Region (North America, South America, Europe, RoW) - Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global cannabis market is estimated to be valued at USD 27.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 82.3 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 24.3% in terms of value. The market is driven by the rise in the use of cannabis for recreational and medical use. Moreover, there has been an increased legalization of cannabis in the US in states like Virginia in 2021 and Rhode Island in 2022 and in other countries like in Malta in 2021, and Thailand in 2018. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly and witnessing a double-digit growth rate globally. There are several major companies operating in the cannabis

New ASTM International Standard Supports Cannabis Safety

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PENNSYLVANIA: ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has developed a new standard on medicinal-use cannabis inflorescence. The standard, soon to be published as D8439, provides specifications for cannabis flower that can be used to support sound and reproducible research. According to ASTM International member David Vaillencourt, this standard will help consumers, labs, regulators, and manufacturers of Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZrVWn

Franklin Street Properties Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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WAKEFIELD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Franklin Street Properties Corp. (“FSP”, “our” or “we”) (NYSE American: FSP) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock for the period July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, payable on November 10, 2022 to stockholders of record as of October 21, 2022. Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZjD1Y

Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on the President Biden’s Marijuana Reforms and Pardons

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FLORIDA: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried issued a statement following the executive actions, including pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, taken by President Biden.  “Today is extraordinary step forward in the name of justice for the victims of unjust sentencing whose lives have been upended or even destroyed. “When I ran for this office in 2018, the Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZhtMH

Congressman Blumenauer Applauds Biden’s Actions to Pardon Prior Marijuana Offenses

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Announcement comes after Blumenauer, Lee called on Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses in 2021 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus released the following statement welcoming President Biden’s announcement to pardon all simple, non-violent cannabis offenders: “Today, President Biden took an important step in the fight to Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZhSYF

 Columbia Care Introduces Hedy, a New Cannabis-Infused Edibles Brand

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced it has launched its new cannabis-infused edibles brand, Hedy, in six markets. A variety of fast-acting chocolates and gummies Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZcdrp

Global Biocomposites Markets Report 2023-2033 with Profiles of 150+ Companies – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “The Global Market for Biocomposites 2023-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Biocomposites are generally referred to as composites with either reinforcement or matrix derived from natural sources, or encompassing both (full biocomposites). Biocomposites are produced from naturally-renewable and abundant precursor feedstocks, and possess properties equivalent, on a weight basis, to their Read the full article... http://dlvr.it/SZc72M

Latin America Green Data Center Market Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027 – Larger Colocation and Hyperscale Data Center Operators Driving the Market – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Latin America Green Data Center Market - Industry Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Market is expected to reach a value of $825 million in 2027, from $455 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% The region's increasing digitalization, previously underserved status, the shift to the cloud, the growing popularity of IoT and big data, the emergence of 5G networks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the demand for high-speed streaming of online entertainment content are some of the major factors driving the growth of the Latin American data center market. With the tremendous growth in data center deployment, the green data center market is becoming a leading trend in data center development and operations. LATIN AMERICA GREEN DATA CENTER MARKET TRENDS AND DRIVERS Innovations in Power and Cooling Technology are Driving the Market for Green Development Innovations in data center power

Enable Steps Up Global Expansion with New Sydney-Based Office to Strengthen its Position as the Category Leader in Rebate Management

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SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enable, the collaborative rebate management platform, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Sydney CBD. The expansion allows Enable to build on its global presence to better serve the Australian market and support its growing team with a world class facility. The expansion comes one year after the opening of Enable’s Toronto, ON location. The Sydney office will be the fourth location joining the Toronto, San Francisco, CA (corporate headquarters) and Stratford-upon-Avon, UK offices. Enable is on a trajectory to more than double revenue by year end and ultimately put a stake in the rebate management category. With 400 employees, up from 100 employees two years ago and thousands of companies using Enable across North America, Europe, and Australia, the company will continue to support the imperative need for efficient rebate management and rebuilding trust between trading partners. “We’ve been seeing a lot of interest in the

Global Medical Marijuana Market Trends/Analysis Report 2022: A $65.8 Billion Industry by 2030 – Rapid Adoption of Cannabis in Therapeutic Applications – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Medical Marijuana Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Flower, Oil & Tinctures), by Application (Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Migraine, Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global medical marijuana market size is expected to reach USD 65.8 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 21.6% The major factors attributed to the industry growth are the rapid adoption of cannabis in therapeutic applications and a surge in the number of countries legalizing the usage of medical marijuana. As per numerous studies, cannabis has shown positive results in the treatment of chronic diseases. Thus, with the growing penetration of chronic disease throughout the globe, the industry is expected to see a steep rise in demand. For instance, as per the data released by the WHO, the chronic d

Aelis Farma CEO Pier Vincenzo Piazza Receives the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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BORDEAUX, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Aelis Farma (ISIN: FR0014007ZB4 – Ticker: AELIS, PEA-PME eligible), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specialized in the development of treatments for brain diseases, announces today that Pier Vincenzo Piazza, CEO of Aelis Farma, has received the Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award from auditing and consulting firm Ernst and Young, in the “Scale-Up” category. For the last 30 years, this Entrepreneur of the Year award highlights men and women who create wealth and employment in France. The Scale-Up of the Year award recognizes entrepreneurs embarked on a major acceleration phase of their activity and capable of becoming the next French unicorns. For this 30th edition, the Entrepreneur award highlighted almost 300 contenders in eight major French regions: Est, Ile-de-France, Sud-Est, Occitanie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Nord de France, Ouest and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. “It is a genuine honor to receive this award that we owe to the

$26+ Billion Worldwide Feminine Hygiene Products Industry to 2031 – Asia Pacific was the Largest Region in 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Feminine Hygiene Products Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global feminine hygiene products market. The global feminine hygiene products market is expected to grow from $25.37 billion in 2021 to $26.65 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The feminine hygiene products market is expected to grow to $32.97 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.5%. Companies Mentioned Johnson and Johnson Procter and Gamble Kimberly-Clark Essity AB Kao Corporation Unicharm Corporation Ontex Hengan International Group Company Ltd. Maxim Hygiene Unilever PLC Edgewell Personal Care Company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA First Quality Enterprises Corman Lil-lets UK Ltd. Natracare The Honest Company Inc. Seventh Generation Inc. Vivanion Masmi Diva I

Controlled Release Cannabis Pill Global Market Insights 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2027 by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application, Product Type – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Controlled Release Cannabis Pill Global Market Insights 2022, Analysis and Forecast to 2027, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application, Product Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report describes the global market size of Controlled Release Cannabis Pill from 2017 to 2021 and its CAGR from 2017 to 2021, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2027 and its CAGR from 2022 to 2027. For the geography segment, regional supply, demand, major players, price is presented from 2017 to 2027. The key countries for each region are also included such as the United States, China, Japan, India, Korea, ASEAN, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, CIS, and Brazil etc. For the competitor segment, the report includes global key players of Controlled Release Cannabis Pill as well as some small players. The information for each competitor includes: Company Profile Main Business Information SWOT Analysis S