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ThursdayMay 31, 2018 11:43 am

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Places Bet in Oregon as CBD Goes Up and THC Goes Down

Cannabis cultivation plagued by legal peril and price volatility Demand for non-psychotropic cannabinoids is growing rapidly GHG hemp cultivation projects now underway in the U.S. and Canada In California, Oregon, and Washington State, cannabis farmers (growing mainly for THC content) are now suffering from the unwelcome truth in economics – prices of almost everything seesaw perennially. In the case of cannabis, wholesale prices have entered a freefall, motivating farmers to cultivate hemp for CBD extraction in place of cannabis. As a result, Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) and Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) are…

ThursdayMay 31, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Market Set for Huge Growth

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In a fragile economic world, industries with significant growth forecast are certain to catch the eye of savvy investors looking for just the right place to be. Recent reports indicate that the cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to grow by 700 percent by 2020, and a report by market intelligence firm Hemp Business Journal projects that the CBD market will grow to $2.1 billion by 2020 (http://cnw.fm/7iczS), an astronomical jump in value compared to last year’s CBD market of $202 million. This news bodes well for hemp-focused companies such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA…

TuesdayMay 29, 2018 1:26 pm

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Adding Value to Nature-Identical Therapies Portfolio

Stock split, CSE listing show evidence of company’s shareholder commitment PreveCeutical balancing need for unique profit-building intellectual property with mission to offer affordable products to patients Manufacturer agreement, licensed shipments advance CBD therapy research Alternative medicines market valued at more than $40 billion PreveCeutical Medical Inc.’s (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) dedication to developing preventative medical therapies based on the identified health benefits of natural substances in controllable formulations that are both affordable to consumers and potentially profitable to investors is on display in the company’s recent shareholder-approved forward stock split and the opening of trade on the Canadian…

FridayMay 25, 2018 1:06 pm

Organic Cannabis Producer The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) Setting New Industry Standard for Low-Cost Production

TGOD is one of only three of the 104 Canadian cannabis cultivators that grows organically and has received organic certification Strategic partnership with power company Eaton Corp. will substantially lower electricity costs and increase TGOD’s margins TGOD undergoing a fully funded 970,000 square foot expansion to increase its production capacity to 116,000 kg Company obtained Health Canada license to produce cannabis oils TGOD entered into exclusive licensing agreement with Colorado-based CBx Enterprises LLC The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) is setting a new standard for cannabis production. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, the company is one of only three…

FridayMay 25, 2018 11:53 am

Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) Targeting Growing CBD Pet Market with New Product Line

Company’s new products are designed to address issues such as inflammation, joint pain, post-surgery pain and skin disorders in pets CBD pet market is heating up, with a growing number of cannabis companies already manufacturing products for this niche Pet owners spend more than $30 billion a year on supplements and other veterinary treatments, making CBD pet products a lucrative opportunity The multiple uses of cannabidiol (CBD) for domesticated animals, especially for dogs and cats, are gaining considerable attention from both consumers and the cannabis industry as a whole, with a growing number of cannabis companies tapping into this lucrative…

ThursdayMay 24, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Solid Bedrock as US Heads Back to Industrial Hemp Roots

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With the announcement in April of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2018, the industry could be looking at a federal redefinition of hemp. Industrial hemp is a great source for CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with numerous medical applications ranging (http://cnw.fm/7tqIy). U.S. market projections for hemp range from $1.9 to $2.1 billion within the next two years and could hit $3 billion by 2021, according to one industry analyst (http://cnw.fm/MLA5w). This is great news for well-positioned sector players such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile), which recently executed a sizeable hemp-cultivation JV agreement.…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 1:34 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc.’s (ETST) Finalized Audits Provide a Boost to Investor Confidence

Company recently announced that its 2015 and 2016 YE audits have been finalized, its Form 10 has been submitted and it has commenced its 2017 fiscal year audit Strategically working to improve treatments for different diseases on a global scale Addressing the national health crisis of opioid addiction Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST), an innovative biotech company focused on developing medical devices for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields and marketing high-grade hemp cannabidiol (CBD), recently announced that its 2015 and 2016 audit process has been finalized and Form 10 has been submitted. ETST has now begun the 2017 fiscal…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:50 pm

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Sports Gambling as Positive Move for Cannabis Industry

Landmark ruling strikes down federal law that bans states from allowing sports gambling Legal experts posit that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision has important implications for state-legal marijuana programs Sunniva’s core subsidiaries, licensed tenant cultivators gear up to supply multibillion dollar recreational, medical cannabis industries in Canada, California Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), a vertically integrated medical cannabis and services provider operating in Canada and California, joins a growing cadre of voices lauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down a federal ban on sports gambling. The 7-2 landmark ruling in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Technology Boosts Prospects for Smoke-Free Nicotine Future

New FDA restrictions on Big Tobacco take effect Tobacco manufacturers turning to ‘reduced-risk’ products No edible nicotine products currently available DehydraTECH improves bio-absorption of nicotine taken orally Smoking may be a dying trend, but consumption of nicotine is not only very much alive; its longevity is assured by Big Tobacco’s foray into alternative tobacco and ‘reduced-risk’ products. Driven by increased public awareness and government policy, the pressure has been turned up on smokers to quit, and cigarette manufacturers are feeling the heat, as well. New regulations mandating warnings against the adverse health effects of smoking and the addictive power of…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 9:00 am

Opportunities for Growth Found in Burgeoning Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada appears to be certain by the end of summer. The legislation to begin that process was passed by the government in late 2017 and passed a second reading in the country’s Senate in March 2018; the final vote is scheduled for June of this year, and the passage appears all but certain. Approval of the law — along with the fact that recreational cannabis is already legal in nine U.S. states — will spark an industry that forecasts indicate may reach as high as $12B in North America…

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