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ThursdayApr 04, 2019 11:08 am

Youngevity International Inc.’s (NASDAQ: YGYI) Khrysos Industries Lands CBD Supply Contract Worth $11 Million

Youngevity International is a multi-faceted lifestyle company that is rapidly increasing its hemp-based cannabidiol oil production for varied industries Youngevity subsidiary Khrysos Global has inked a contract to provide 50 percent of its capacity for 99 percent pure cannabidiol oil, with additional contracts anticipated Cannabidiol-infused beverages are gaining traction in the emerging cannabis industry, with anticipated revenue potential between $900 million and $4.4 billion by 2024 Youngevity’s HempFX and CLR Roasters brands will begin selling cannabidiol-infused coffees next month, and the company is working on another cannabidiol drink under an agreement with Icelandic Glacial bottled water Multi-faceted and flexibly-oriented lifestyle…

ThursdayApr 04, 2019 10:29 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Set to Release Q4 2018 Results via Conference Call, Webcast

Conference call and webcast set to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 4 A Q&A session will follow the event, providing a more in-depth analysis of the results A replay of the call will be available for two weeks, while the webcast will be uploaded to the company’s website Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is releasing its fourth quarter 2018 results on Thursday, April 4, 2019, as the company announced in a press release (http://cnw.fm/Q1QOx). The results will be released via a conference call and webcast after the close of…

ThursdayApr 04, 2019 9:08 am

Creating A Healthy Root Zone for Your Cannabis Plants

Taking care of your root zone is one of the most crucial aspects of cannabis cultivation. After all, the roots are the primary route for essential water and nutrients to reach plant tissues. Whatever your chosen method of growing cannabis, you can follow certain basic steps to make sure your root zone stays healthy. These steps may vary greatly according to whether you're growing organically, hydroponically, indoor or outdoor – but in the end, the key is to ensure that the roots are getting the basic things they require. Water, Air & Temperature The most basic, fundamental aspects of ensuring…

ThursdayApr 04, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Demand for Medical Cannabis Skyrockets on Rhode Island

As legislators on Rhode Island are thinking about legalizing recreational cannabis, the data on medical cannabis sales shows that the volume of products sold is setting state records year by year. Currently, the state has three licensed dispensaries selling medical cannabis products. These dispensaries are on course to sell medical cannabis products worth about $56 million during the 2019 fiscal year. If that target is hit, it will mark a 46.6 percent increase from the total sales of the previous fiscal year (2018). Medical cannabis sales for 2018 were also approximately 33.3 percent higher than what was registered in 2017.…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cuomo Insists Recreational Weed Will Be Legal By June

When the $17 billion state budget was adopted without marijuana policy reflected in it, cannabis advocates were crestfallen because they realized that their dream of seeing marijuana legal for adult-use had just taken a major hit. However, Governor Andrew Cuomo has vowed that he will do everything possible to pass the law by June when the legislative session ends. The Governor said that the problem wasn’t the lack of political will to pass the law. Rather, there were differing opinions regarding the way in which legalization would be implemented in the state. Because of those differing views on implementation, it…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 12:27 pm

Earth Science Tech Inc.’s (ETST) Strategy of Targeting Pharmacies for Cannabidiol Products Dovetails with Analysis of CBD Market

Cowen sees CBD “gaining traction” with independent pharmacies, which find the high margins and differentiation from larger chains offered by CBD oils attractive ETST is widening the market for its CBD products to pharmacies, dispensaries, health care practitioners and others under new distribution agreements Report projects that the cannabis market will reach $16 billion by 2025 and cannabis-based products will reach 10 percent of U.S. adults Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, is expanding its full-spectrum CBD product distribution to wider markets, including pharmacies. Cowen & Co. research finds that…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 11:27 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Partners with Valens GroWorks, Anticipates Early Market Entry

Multi-year extraction services agreement with Valens GroWorks Corp. expected to accelerate TGOD’s Canadian hemp strategy and market entry TGOD is committed to producing premium, certified organic, consumer-preferred products Production strategy calls for 80,000 kg of cultivation by end of 2019 Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is moving quickly to take advantage of Canada’s nascent legal cannabis market, which is expected to include CBD-infused products by October 2019. TGOD’s recently announced entry into a multiyear extraction services contract with Valens GroWorks Corp. (CSE: VGW) (OTCQB: VGWCF) underscores the company’s focus on meeting…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 11:01 am

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Adds Pure, Pure Plus Tinctures to CBD+ Wellness Line, Plans Expansion

Pure and Pure Plus tinctures are formulated with hemp-derived CBD, milk thistle and hemp seed oil to provide inflammation relief and support healthy liver and heart function Hemp seed oil has been added to the new products for the optimal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids WLDFF’s product expansion comes against a backdrop of British Columbia retailers scrambling for dominance in the cannabis space Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) is expanding its CBD+ Wellness line with Pure and Pure Plus tinctures. Wildflower also recently announced that it is planning further additions to its CBD+ product line (http://cnw.fm/9MXve). The…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 10:27 am

Meet the Harvard Physician Blazing New Trails in Medical Cannabis

Jordan Tishler, MD, is one of those physicians who will spend an hour with a patient. This hour is actually part of his onboarding process: getting curious about the patient's medical history, outlining the nuances for treating their condition, making sure they have the support and direction they need, and answering all of their questions. And with new patients there can be a lot of questions – because the Harvard-trained Dr. Tishler specializes in medical cannabis. In fact, most physicians in the Boston area will refer patients to his clinic InhaleMD if they suspect cannabis would be helpful. Early Success with…

WednesdayApr 03, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Industry Set to Explode as New Products, Consumers Enter Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The U.S. Farm Bill that recently passed into law is a game-changer for the CBD space. While it is unknown when nationwide cannabis legalization may occur, incredible opportunities exist right now for CBD-focused companies that can deliver products to the marketplace. Demand is growing for organic CBD products in markets where such products are legal. Youngevity has made a series of strategic acquisitions to help establish the company’s position Companies ready to deliver CBD products to market at scale are in ideal position to capitalize on growing demand. Passage of the latest U.S. Farm Bill marked a…