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"Gary Payton" - produced as part of a joint venture with Powerzzz Genetics - is available now at Cookies retail locations SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2019 /HalcyonTV/ -- Cookies, the leading lifestyle and cannabis brand in North America, is pleased to announce the launch of "Gary Payton," a unique strain of cannabis named after the legendary Seattle SuperSonics and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player, Gary Payton. The exclusive deal, which includes the licensing of Gary Payton's name and image, is part of a joint venture with Powerzzz Genetics, creator of this particular strain.
"Kenny & J just finished a pheno hunt with some of our new favorite crosses. We all sat down, as usual, and started to smoke through the new flower. The #20 stood out big time and naturally Kenny called it 'That Gary Payton,'" says Berner, Cookies founder and CEO. "Lots of people have been waiting on the Snowman and the Y, so the cross was instantly hyped. We spread the #20 out with our friends and everyone shared it on social media tagging 'Gary Payton'. Oddly enough, Gary and I had mutual friends who set up a meeting in Oakland. The vibe was right and we both decided to change the game together. Think about it: this is like the Wheaties box for the weed game and we were the first to pop it off. What makes it best is the bag behind it is so fire." "Cookies and Gary Payton both having roots in Seattle make this collaboration special," says Gary Vaynerchuk, Partner at Green Street. "It's a first for someone like Gary (Payton) with such an accomplished athletic career to have their own cannabis strain and this really shows how open he is to completely new business and branding opportunities. Marketing for a cannabis brand has so much regulation, and connecting a leading brand with someone who is culturally relevant is a smart move for them both." "Gary Payton" is now available at Cookies retail locations throughout California and Cookies retailers in Michigan will release "Gary Payton" in August. ABOUT COOKIES Cookies was founded in 2012 by Berner, the prolific Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur, and his partner Jigga, Bay Areacultivator and breeder. The combination of new genetics, the internet, music and being one of the first companies to establish an identity and streetwear company based on the brand represents a priceless time that may never come back. With the music industry backing Cookies and social media and YouTube vlogs documenting the growth of Cookies and breeding projects, the community was able to take that ride with the brand which build a grassroots cult following. Today, Cookies is one of the most respected and top-selling cannabis brands in California and is globally recognized, amassing a stable of over 50 cannabis varieties and product lines including indoor, outdoor and sungrown flower, pre-rolls, gel caps and vape carts. With two flagship Cookies stores in Los Angeles on Melrose and Maywood and a third location in Redding, Cookies' overall vertical integration and seed to sale business allows for complete quality control at every step from cultivation and production to retail experience. In 2015, the brand's hip-hop credibility effortlessly expanded Cookies into streetwear and today offers a range of products for both men and women in the apparel and accessories categories as well as a curated selection of smoking supplies. To learn more, please visit www.cookiescalifornia.com. Distinguishing CBD from Marijuana Poses Challenges for Law Enforcement States The Hemp Doctor7/17/2019 MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 17, 2019 /HalcyonTV/ -- Lack of on-site testing makes arrests for possession of legal CBD inevitable when police confuse it with marijuana. Buying from a reputable CBD source could help consumers.
The recent arrest of a North Carolina high school student for misdemeanor drug possession, for what turned out to be CBD and not marijuana, highlights the tendency for confusion on the part of members of the general public and, unfortunately, members of law enforcement agencies as well. The fact that the officer making the arrest appeared to be unaware of the differences between CBD and marijuana, and that the local prosecutor thought the girl's family should bear the cost of a laboratory analysis to prove the substance was CBD, makes this story even more troubling. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the prosecutor, but the confusion over whether a substance is legal CBD or illegal marijuana is an ongoing problem. The General Public and Law Enforcement Continue to Link Hemp with Marijuana Confusion over distinguishing the difference between CBD and marijuana is certainly not new. Although hemp production dates back thousands of years and was a staple of colonial farmers (including the nation's first president, George Washington), it was classified as a Schedule I dangerous substance along with marijuana and heroin by the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. It was not until the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, which reclassified hemp from a controlled substance to an agricultural commodity, that states could grant permission to farmers, researchers, and others to legally grow the plant. "People hear the word 'cannabis' and immediately think marijuana and the 'high' associated with its psychoactive properties," stated a spokesman for The Hemp Doctor, a retailer of CBD derived from phytocannabinoid-rich hemp. "Hemp and marijuana both come from the cannabis species of plants, creating the false belief that hemp and marijuana are the same. Industrial hemp, which is what can be legally grown, is valued for its seeds, fiber, and the inner portion of the stalks. It will not produce the high associated with marijuana. Unfortunately, as the North Carolina arrest proves, until law enforcement officers are updated about the legal status of CBD and get the technology to conduct on-site tests to identify the substance, anyone confronted by a situation similar to this student should seek legal representation." THC Levels Distinguish Hemp from Marijuana Although both come from the cannabis genus, hemp and marijuana contain very different chemical compositions. In order to be classified as hemp, neither the plant nor the CBD oils or other products produced from it can contain more than a 0.3% concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the substance that produces the intoxicating effects of marijuana. In contrast to hemp, marijuana plants could have THC concentrations as high as 20%. The problem for people in North Carolina and other states is that police do not have test kits to use in the field to accurately measure THC levels. The substance in the high school student's possession might have looked like marijuana, but the school resource officer could not have known for certain without the ability to check the THC concentration. How Can Consumers Know Their CBD Products Are Legal? The best way for consumers to know the CBD products they buy do not exceed legal levels of THC, and provide the health benefits they want, is to buy from a reliable source with an established reputation within the industry. Companies like The Hemp Doctor, who control every phase of the process – from selecting and growing the strain of phytocannabinoid-rich hemp, to extracting the CBD oils, to stringently lab testing the final result – maintain the quality and consistency of their product. The Hemp Doctor, America's premier hemp & CBD dispensary, conducts testing of all its products at its in-house lab. Samples are then sent to an independent outside lab to verify these results. Consumers can then see the test results of each CBD product sold by The Hemp Doctor on the company website. About the Hemp Doctor The Hemp Doctor, America's premier hemp & CBD dispensary, is committed to producing the highest quality, legal CBD products on the market and offers a 100% THC free line of products. This commitment to quality starts with growing their own strain of phytocannabinoid-rich hemp and carefully controlling each stage of the production process. This includes a solvent-free process for the extraction of its full spectrum, phytocannabinoid-rich CBD oil and removing even the most microscopic traces of THC. They offer a variety of products at their store and on their website, including the popular CBD oils and salves, soft gels, and other CBD-based products backed by a money-back guarantee. Learn more by visiting them in store or online.
GrowerIQ will assist in the development of the sensing algorithm and provide an evaluation opportunity through trial deployment across a select group of cannabis clients. Dr. Kasal-Slavik will provide plant science knowledge to identify detected compounds. This represents the world's first cannabis organic compound sensor, creating an early warning system to prevent crop loss. GrowerIQ COO Andrew Wilson stated, "The commercial impact of this early warning system cannot be overstated. Pest and mould or mildew infestations regularly impact crops. Waiting until the infestation is large enough to notice is too late. These crop loss events are very expensive." According to Master Grower Shlomo Booklin, "Due to the crop's medicinal nature, we are restricted in chemical use. Early detection is critical, since this cuts pesticide use dramatically. We want to address issues before uncontrolled infestations! That's why Dr. Tina's technology is a game-changer." For Dr. Kasal-Slavik, possible applications are endless, "This method can be applied to different plant species in very early stages of stress. It has the potential to lead to pesticide-free greenhouse plant production." Plants under duress communicate by sending/receiving specific chemicals. These messages contain clues about both attackers and severity. Minutes after an aphid attack, a host-plant releases a multipurpose chemical message alerting other organisms that it's being fed upon. If picked up by neighbouring plants, this message is interpreted as a warning to prepare. If received by a predatory ladybug, it's interpreted as a ringing dinner bell to a nearby aphid feast. Dr. Kasal-Slavik discovered we can decode these messages to gain insight. It's possible to evaluate plant health before any obvious visual symptoms of attack. This can be used to build an early warning system, alerting growers to infected plants. These sensors will be integrated into GrowerIQ's platform, adding more tools to the cultivator's toolbox. ANAHEIM, Calif., July 3, 2019 /HalcyonTV/ -- The first half of 2019 was a great year for Royal CBD following the launch of its new cannabidiol (CBD) product lineup. The company aims to offer premium-grade hemp extracts to offset the abundance of mediocre products currently saturating the marketplace.
Earlier in 2018, Royal CBD released two products — a 250mg bottle and a 500mg bottle of high-grade, full-spectrum hemp oils. Royal CBD opted for a simple and honest formula consisting of organically-grown hemp extracts and high-grade MCT oil. Now, just in time for summer, Royal CBD is announcing the release of three more products to its lineup and some exciting new options for the current oils in its arsenal. The first addition is a high-potency option in the CBD oil catalog. At double the strength of its current highest potency option, Royal CBD's new 1000mg full spectrum CBD oil is a remake of its classic CBD oil formula delivers approximately 1mg of CBD with every drop. On top of this, Royal CBD is adding two distinct flavors to the entire oil range — mint, citrus — in addition to the natural (unflavored) oils. Royal CBD now offers their oils in a softgel capsule format as well — making it more convenient for customers to take their CBD with them while on the go — perfect for travelers, athletes, and those who don't like the taste or texture of using an oil. These capsules come with the same high-quality hemp extract used in their premium CBD oil lineup and provide 25mg of CBD per softgel. The third addition includes CBD-infused gummy supplements (10mg), available here. Founder, Justin Hamilton, stated in a recent interview "[he was] blown away at how the CBD community received our products. Our team reached out to see what our customers wanted next and there is a lot of interest in CBD-infused gummies. We took the same focus and attention to quality in creating our current products and got straight to work on some gummies." "Dosing CBD gummies can be unpredictable," says cannabis expert Steve Clint, "manufacturers often use cheap CBD isolate and old-school processing methods that leave the final gummies with irregular doses of CBD. You never really know how much you're going to get with each bite." Royal CBD opted for a different method, borrowed from the pharmaceutical industry to accurately measure and distribute the CBD isolate in the gummy formula. It's this type of parallel problem solving that separates Royal CBD from the pack. "It may cost more to use techniques like this, but it makes a much bigger impact on the end product. We don't settle for anything that isn't the best. It's what our customers have come to expect" — says Hamilton in a follow up question. Despite being a newcomer in the cannabis industry, Royal CBD is making leaps and bounds with the products it's pushing onto the market. The brand continually innovates to provide honest CBD products at a respectable cost. To learn more about the new product lineup Royal CBD offers and view its full range of products, check out the official company website at royalcbd.com. The Maryland-based cultivator and dispensary is the latest partnership in the Cookies brand's continued expansion across North America SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2019 /HalcyonTV/ -- Cookies, the leading lifestyle and cannabis brand in North America, is pleased to announce its partnership with Culta, Maryland's leading lifestyle brand and producer of craft quality cannabis and extracts.
Culta will be the exclusive cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution partner for Cookies throughout Maryland, helping to further the nationwide expansion of the Cookies brand. 'The music scene and culture in Baltimore is legendary and Maryland deserves the best flower,' says Berner, founder and CEO of Cookies. 'Taking this step with Culta was a no-brainer after seeing that quality is their main focus. I'm looking forward to building with Culta and bringing an incredible menu to Maryland.'' Culta's vertically integrated dispensary on the Inner Harbor in Baltimore is one of the premiere medical dispensary locations in Maryland, selling its own range of consciously cultivated cannabis flower, concentrates and extracts. The Cookies team spent considerable time searching out the best and high-end quality partner to match its own brand and genetics. Cookies and Culta are currently developing Cookies strains and extracts in Maryland with products scheduled to be widely available to patients this Fall. "We're humbled that Cookies recognized the quality we're putting out and wanted to partner ," says Mackie Barch, President at Culta. "Berner and Cookies have created a movement that's all about quality and treating people right, that's what we're all about. We couldn't be more excited about representing the Cookies family here in Maryland and showing them how Maryland does it." ABOUT COOKIES Cookies was founded in 2012 by Berner, the prolific Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur, and his partner Jigga, Bay Area cultivator and breeder. The combination of new genetics, the internet, music and being one of the first companies to establish an identity and streetwear company based on the brand represents a priceless time that may never come back. With the music industry backing Cookies and social media and Youtube vlogs documenting the growth of Cookies and breeding projects, the community was able to take that ride with the brand which build a grassroots cult following. Today, Cookies is one of the most respected and top-selling cannabis brands in California and is globally recognized, amassing a stable of over 50 cannabis varieties and product lines including indoor, outdoor and sungrown flower, pre-rolls, gel caps and vape carts. With two flagship Cookies stores in Los Angeles on Melrose and Maywood and a third location in Redding, Cookies' overall vertical integration and seed to sale business allows for complete quality control at every step from cultivation and production to retail experience. In 2015, the brand's hip-hop credibility effortlessly expanded Cookies into streetwear and today offers a range of products for both men and women in the apparel and accessories categories as well as a curated selection of smoking supplies. To learn more, please visit www.cookiescalifornia.com. |
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