Marijuana legalization, medical cannabis in Brazil, and CBD for Pets lead Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s headlines in the media this week.
As a leader in the cannabis industry, Medical Marijuana, Inc. works hard to expand access to legal, safe cannabinoids around the world. These efforts received coverage this past week in a number of media outlets. Here were the highlights.
Dr. Stuart Titus Quoted in Forbes Magazine
Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus was interviewed as part of a recent Forbes article exploring the success cannabis reform had in the recent U.S. midterm elections – including recreational marijuana passing in Michigan and medical marijuana passing in Utah and Missouri.
“It’s very exciting to see the incredible strides the U.S. has made for marijuana legislation with this election. As a pioneer in the industry, and as the first publicly-traded cannabis company in the U.S., we have seen a true shift in the opinion of the American people on cannabis in the past decade and we’re thankful that this progress has only continued with this year’s midterm election,” Dr. Titus said of Medical Marijuana, Inc. in the article.
You can learn more about marijuana measures and the midterm election and other cannabis news here.
HempMeds® Brasil Featured as First Company to Distribute CBD in Brazil
HempMeds® Brasil Vice President Carolina Heinz was interviewed recently for an article that appeared on United Press International. Titled, Brazilian parents get judge’s OK to grow marijuana for sick son, the article takes a look at medical cannabis in the country, including the recent decision to allow parents of a sick child to grow their own cannabis at home.
Our portfolio company, HempMeds® Brasil was the first to legally ship CBD products to Brasil for patients in the country.
According to the article, ‘Carolina Heinz, vice president of HempMeds Brasil, told GQ at the time that the product “remains too expensive for most Brazilians.’ As of July, the company had over 1,500 Brazilians buying its cannabis oil. If production within Brazil was possible, prices would be lower, it said.”
HempMeds® Brasil continues to work with the government in Brazil, as well as patients and doctors there, to ease access to CBD products for those who depend on them most.
The article also ran in these publications:
Phyto Animal Health Founder Interviewed for Pet Age
Ian Quinn, founder and CEO of Phyto Animal Health, a subsidiary of Medical Marijuana, Inc. that distributes CBD products specifically designed for pets, was interviewed for popular pet magazine Pet Age. The interview covered a number of topics, including using CBD for pets, the health benefits of CBD, and what makes Phyto Animal Health products stand out.
During the interview, Quinn said, “Phyto Animal Health products promote optimal pet health by providing animals with much of the same benefits that CBD provides humans. All mammals have an endocannabinoid system that processes cannabinoids, making CBD just as beneficial for pets as for their owners. Some of the benefits of CBD for pets include promoting cardiovascular function, supporting healthy joints and boosting neurological health and emotional behavior.”
You can learn more about Phyto Animal Health here.
Kannaway Adds New Brand Ambassador Leadership
MMJ Reporter ran an article earlier this week that looked at two exciting new additions to Kannaway’s brand ambassador leadership. A direct marketing portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc., Kannaway distributes its products through its team of brand ambassadors.
“The company is proud to announce that Gordon Oswald and Glade Poulsen have joined the company, both bringing their vast, decade-spanning successes in the direct selling industry to the team,” the article reads.
Kannaway CEO Blake Schroeder said, “These gentlemen will represent our company well and we could not be more excited about the future of Kannaway. We are confident that their leadership will pave the path for the company’s continued growth and success.”
The company is having its European Grand Opening Event in Prague on November 17th &18th. This is its official launch in the EU market after nearly a year of effort building the brand’s presence in Europe.
Learn more about Kannaway here.
