Chris@CNW, Author at CannabisNewsWire

MondayOct 15, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Poll Shows 62 Percent of Americans Favor Marijuana Decriminalization

A recent poll conducted by Pew Research Center shows that 62 percent of all Americans want cannabis to be legalized. The findings are in line with previous polls which have been showing an increase in the number of citizens who favor marijuana legalization. A total of 1,754 adults were interviewed by phone and their responses showed the highest support for decriminalization since Pew Research Center started conducting yearly polls about the sentiments of citizens regarding marijuana. This increased support may have been fueled by the legalization of pot in several states as well as D.C. However, the rate at which…

MondayOct 15, 2018 1:52 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Managing Supply and Demand from Seed to Sale

Mobile hemp and CBD extraction labs anticipated to deploy later this month Green continues to update to FinCEN-compliance in real-time, providing dispensaries with options previously unavailable Local news station in Grand Junction, Colorado, featured company’s efforts in CBD extraction and provided tour of facility Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), known for its state-of-the-art Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, is working from the ground up to serve the cannabis industry. The company has expanded its services to participate within the hemp and cannabis industries at strategic levels. This includes providing a proprietary, organic soil nutrient and mobile CBD extraction labs to…

MondayOct 15, 2018 1:13 pm

NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Caters to On-the-Go Lifestyle of 420 Community with Timely User Feedback, Inspired Updates

NUGL’s cannabis search app exceeding expectations for user sign-ups and mobile app downloads, outperforming industry standards NUGL mobile app downloads increased by approximately 280 percent, with follower increase nearing 400 percent Expansion of NUGL’s development team will boost software development features inspired by 420 community feedback NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL), the cannabis industry’s new standard of technology, is poised to deliver even more options to the 420 community with a major update to its popular iOS app, available on the Apple Store, and its Android app, available on Google Play. True to the company’s word, the update reflects the wants,…

MondayOct 15, 2018 12:50 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Focusing on Premium Grade Cannabis Products and Cannabis Cultivation Systems

Green Hygienics’ emphasis is on providing medical and recreational cannabis consumers with the industry’s best products The company has extensive expertise in indoor horticulture and vertical farming Green Hygienics recently announced the acquisition of the Canna Brands portfolio Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN), based in Nevada, is establishing itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems. The company’s aim is to provide medical and recreational consumers with the best possible product and experience. A full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company, Green Hygienics is focusing on the high-end medical and adult-use recreational markets. The company’s business model…

MondayOct 15, 2018 12:13 pm

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expanding HempFX Line through Launch of Two Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol Products

November debut of ‘HempFX Hydration – Pure’ and ‘HempFX Hydration – Sleep’ is part of YGYI’s focus on growing its non-THC-based CBD business YGYI is a top omni-direct lifestyle company that in August introduced three new proprietary blends of hemp-derived cannabinoid products which sold out at the corporate convention In its September 2018 investor presentation, YGYI explains the importance of vertical integration in its hemp-based non-THC CBD business using a “field-to-finish” strategy Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) continues to grow its HempFX line with the scheduled November introduction of two new products: ‘HempFX Hydration – Pure’ and ‘HempFX Hydration –…

MondayOct 15, 2018 11:26 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Shares Good News as Company Plans for the Future

Promotes women’s health with strategically branded personal feminine health test that is simple and discreet Updates shareholders on CBD patents for two CBD-based nutraceutical formulas Reacts to DEA’s shift on CBD Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the cannabinoid nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, medical devices and research and development, recently announced a detailed marketing strategy for Hygee, issued an update on CBD patents and reacted to the DEA’s shifted stance toward CBD. The new logo and a detailed marketing strategy for ETST’s self-sampling medical device for women to discretely identify sexually transmitted infections was announced…

FridayOct 12, 2018 12:17 pm

Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Sees Significant Future Revenue Growth, Cost Synergies with Targeted Acquisition Proposals

If successful, acquisition of two profitable hydroponic cultivation supply companies will boost Sugarmade’s 2019 revenue guidance to $75 million Global hydroponics market expected to be worth more than $10 billion by 2023 Expansion into hemp market includes significant investment into hemp cultivation Hemp-derived cannabidiol market worth $591 million, expected to hit $22 billion in under five years Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), one of the largest publicly traded hydroponics supply companies moving into the industrial hemp space, is seeking to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of two hydroponic cultivation companies working in the lucrative cannabis space. Bringing the two companies into…

FridayOct 12, 2018 11:15 am

American Premium Water Corp. (HIPH) is “One to Watch”

Revenue from CBD-infused beverages could become a $260 million market in the U.S. by 2022 with THC-infused beverages raking in about $340 million Rising global trend in popularity of wellness beverages includes CBD-infused drinks Investor interest in CBD increasing following U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for first cannabis-derived drug to be sold in U.S. American Premium Water Corp. (OTC: HIPH), headquartered in Playa Vista, California, is a diversified holding company, manufacturer, distributor and marketer of branded consumer products. HIPH, the acronym for “Hi-Power of Hydro,” maintains a portfolio of subsidiaries catering to the health-conscious consumer and luxury fashion brand…

FridayOct 12, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Users in Illinois Increase by 80 Percent

A report released by the Illinois Department of Public Health shows that the users of medical marijuana in that state have increased by 80 percent so far when compared with the statistics for 2017. The report shows that most patients using medical cannabis wanted to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More than 4,000 people out of the 46,000 who have used medical marijuana this year used cannabis to treat PTSD. PTSD was followed by fibromyalgia at 3,400 patients while cancer was close behind at 2,500 patients seeking medical cannabis. It is also noteworthy that about 75 percent of all patients…

ThursdayOct 11, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Opioid Alternative Launched in California by Cannabis Company

C3 International recently launched a ground-breaking painkiller derived from cannabis as an alternative to the conventional prescription opioids that have been linked to so many issues, such as the possibility of addiction, constipation, incoherence, loss of appetite and other side effects. The pill made by C3 International is unique because it is a standardized product that can be trusted to deliver the same results at a given dosage for those who use it. The company says that its product doesn’t have any psychoactive ingredients since only CBD was extracted and added to a formulation of other ingredients calculated to provide…