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USDA Reports More Than 30% Increase in Food Insecurity in 2022

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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According to the latest USDA report, household food security in the United States in 2022 grew nationally by 31% for all individuals and 44% among children.

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  • According to the latest USDA report, household food security in the United States in 2022 grew nationally by 31% for all individuals and 44% among children.
  • As a result, 44 million Americans, including 13 million children, experienced food insecurity in 2022.
  • These large increases in food insecure individuals confirms what the Atlanta Community Food Bank , a leader in the fight against hunger, has been experiencing first hand across its network of food pantry partners.
  • One in seven of our neighbors, and one in five of our kids, are experiencing food insecurity,” said Kyle Waide , President & CEO of Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Endexx Provides Insight on Possible New Federal Cannabis Regulations

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CAVE CREEK, AZ, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Endexx® Corporation (OTCQB: EDXC), a provider of innovative plant-based wellness and nutritional products, today announced insight on potential benefits of the new statements made concerning reclassification of Marijuana/Cannabis. Statements recently provided by the FDA and HHS to the DEA indicate a new policy stance at the Federal level versus the political theatre. A policy shift at the federal level provides a pathway forward for Research Institutions and US investment banking to finally participate in the cannabis industry.

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  • Statements recently provided by the FDA and HHS to the DEA indicate a new policy stance at the Federal level versus the political theatre.
  • A policy shift at the federal level provides a pathway forward for Research Institutions and US investment banking to finally participate in the cannabis industry.
  • This marks the first significant policy shift regarding Marijuana/Cannabis by the FDA since Cannabis was made illegal.
  • As a pioneer in the hemp and cannabis industries, Endexx has been recognized as an innovator and leader in many aspects of this nascent industry.

Texas Cannabusinesses Surpass $8B in Revenue, New Economic Report Says

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hemp industry is a major economic driver for the state of Texas, helping to greatly expand its agriculture, retail and manufacturing sectors according to a new economic report released today.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hemp industry is a major economic driver for the state of Texas, helping to greatly expand its agriculture, retail and manufacturing sectors according to a new economic report released today.
  • The Whitney Economics report, titled, “Hemp Derived Cannabinoids in the Lone Star State: An Economic Impact Analysis of Cannabinoid Retail in Texas,” estimates that cannabusinesses last year generated more than $8 billion in revenue and employed more than 50,000 workers.
  • In addition, hemp-derived cannabinoid product manufacturers and extractors have invested more than $1 billion in infrastructure to establish and expand operations throughout Texas.
  • The survey was sent to over 2,560 (approximately 52.7%) of the estimated 5,033 hemp, CBD and cannabinoid retailers, manufacturers and distributors in Texas.

"Scandal" Actor Bellamy Young Joins Members of Congress and the ASPCA on Capitol Hill to Rally Support for Goldie's Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) hosted "Howl to the Hill" on Capitol Hill to rally support for Goldie's Act (H.R. 1788), which would ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does its job to protect dogs in federally licensed puppy mills. Named in honor of a Golden Retriever who suffered and died at a USDA-licensed puppy mill in Iowa, Goldie's Act would require the USDA to conduct more frequent and meaningful inspections, provide lifesaving intervention for suffering animals, impose penalties for violations, and communicate with local law enforcement to address cruelty and neglect.

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  • 1788), which would ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does its job to protect dogs in federally licensed puppy mills.
  • One of those dogs – Holly, a 2-year-old Pomeranian-Husky mix – was also in attendance at "Howl to the Hill," serving as the event's official ambassador dog.
  • "As a pet owner, I can't imagine my dogs being subjected to the inhumane conditions found at many licensed puppy mills.
  • For more information about the ASPCA's efforts to protect dogs in commercial breeding facilities, or to urge your U.S. senators and representative to support Goldie's Act, please visit www.aspca.org/GoldiesAct .

National Survey Highlights Strong Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Food Security Benefits in Farm Bill

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National survey results released by Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), and spotlighted by The Hill , highlights broad, bipartisan support for increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for families experiencing food insecurity.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National survey results released by Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), and spotlighted by The Hill , highlights broad, bipartisan support for increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for families experiencing food insecurity.
  • The data, fielded by a bipartisan team of pollsters, underscores strong opposition to SNAP benefit cuts as Congress drafts the Farm Bill, which can impact SNAP benefits.
  • The Farm Bill carries huge implications for SNAP, which is the nation's most critical and effective anti-hunger program.
  • Notable Survey Results on Support for Bolstering SNAP Benefits:
    Voters are adamant that SNAP benefits are too low and should be increased.

Strain Snobs releases a guide to their new Plant-Based Vegan HHC and D9 Gummies

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Released at the beginning of March 2023 Strains Snobs made the switch to their new mylar bag gummies to seal in freshness and use less packaging.

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  • Released at the beginning of March 2023 Strains Snobs made the switch to their new mylar bag gummies to seal in freshness and use less packaging.
  • Strain Snobs COO Melinda Bloch says “Our new Strain Snobs gummies are produced with pure ingredients and are Vegan plant based gummies that provide a tasty treat with all your favorite cannabinoids from Delta 9 THC full spectrum to Delta 8 to HHC”.
  • All Strain Snobs products are crafted using federally legal hemp and fall within the guidelines of the Farm Bill.
  • Each Strain Snobs HHC Gummy has 50mg of HHC and can be cut into pieces to ease into dosing until you know how HHC will affect you individually.

Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 introduced in U.S. Senate by Senators Tester & Braun

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 (S.980) , to break down barriers for farmers interested in participating in the hemp industry.

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  • Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 (S.980) , to break down barriers for farmers interested in participating in the hemp industry.
  • “It’s time we cut red tape, and make it easier for industrial hemp farmers to get their product to market.
  • The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 provides the regulatory ease and clarity needed to bring grain and fiber hemp back into rotation,” said Courtney N. Moran, LL.M., Chief Legislative Strategist, Agricultural Hemp Solutions.
  • To achieve these goals, we need to remove the barriers that prevent industrial hemp from being grown on a commercial scale, which is exactly what the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 will accomplish.

Hometown Hero CBD Salutes Veterans

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Veterans Day nears, Hometown Hero CBD continues its efforts to support veterans and related nonprofit organizations, and to help secure market access to safe and effective hemp-derived cannabinoid products for military service members. Founded in 2015 by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Lukas Gilkey and Lewis Hamer, Hometown Hero CBD donates a portion of proceeds from every product sold to veteran-focused charities and organizations.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Veterans Day nears, Hometown Hero CBD continues its efforts to support veterans and related nonprofit organizations, and to help secure market access to safe and effective hemp-derived cannabinoid products for military service members.Founded in 2015 by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Lukas Gilkey and Lewis Hamer, Hometown Hero CBD donates a portion of proceeds from every product sold to veteran-focused charities and organizations.
  • Hometown Hero CBD is committed to keeping hemp-derived cannabinoids readily available to these heroes and the millions of other adults who deserve the option to continue safely using these products in their everyday lives.
  • As part of the companys gratitude campaign for Veterans Day 2022, Hometown Hero CBD reaffirmed its special year-round discount for active and retired military service members, and currently is offering a 10 percent discount for all adult consumers using the code THANKS.
  • Hometown Hero CBD, headquartered in Austin, TX, manufactures and distributes hemp-derived Delta-9 THC, Delta-8 THC and CBDA + CBGA products.

CaviCann Announces New Vice President of Sales, Launch of New Industry-Leading Hemp-Derived Drink Mixes

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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With the addition of Adair, CaviCann announces their new line ofhemp-derived drink mixes that are taking the industry by storm.

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  • With the addition of Adair, CaviCann announces their new line ofhemp-derived drink mixes that are taking the industry by storm.
  • CaviCann has a proprietary blend of their 4C Total Cannabinoid profile that is higher in CBDa, CBGa, CBD, and CBG .
  • The best part about these new drink mixes is that they're federally legal in the United States per the Farm Bill of 2018.
  • For more information regarding these drink mixes and other products from CaviCann, please visit https://www.cavicann.com .

CBD Pet Products: Global Industry Insights and Opportunities 2022-2027 - Changing Consumer Preferences Towards Organic Healthcare Pet Products - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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The global CBD pet products market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period 2022-2027.

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  • The global CBD pet products market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period 2022-2027.
  • As there were no new entrants during the pandemic, the existing players enjoyed the oligopoly from the growing demand for CBD pet products.
  • The lack of accessibility in several areas and the high costs associated with these products further reduce the demand for CBD pet products.
  • The global CBD pet products market is a niche market, with various small and medium-sized companies holding a minimal share.