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WednesdayNov 28, 2018 11:41 am

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Uniquely Meeting Niche Market Needs

Working to reduce the world’s dependence on pharmaceuticals with natural remedies Providing multiple product lines meeting the consumer’s desire for natural, organic ingredients Uniquely positioned to service two markets that are expected to see substantial growth Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF), a hemp-cultivated cannabinoid innovator, believes that the best approach to maintaining health is to use ancient Eastern traditions of whole plant medicine with modern Western principles of naturopathic science. The company has developed products that promote a busy, active lifestyle through the use of natural plant-based ingredients that fuel and energize the body. A large part of…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 11:18 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) and Dermagate: A New Partnership in the Advancement of Women’s Health

Partnering with Dermagate to improve the health of women worldwide Working toward qualification of an accreditation that will open more doors worldwide A promising year lays ahead with access to additional medical devices for ETST and an accelerated-to-market certification process for Hygee Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company developing and marketing health-oriented products, has partnered with Dermagate, a fast growing company specializing in the manufacturing of dermatology and wound care products, to manufacture Hygee medical devices. A recent press release (http://cnw.fm/Hmb5r) emphasizes that both companies share a concern for the health of women worldwide, making them a natural fit…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 9:00 am

Booming Cannabis Consumables Space Continues to see Product Innovations

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The North American Marijuana Index of leading cannabis stocks continues to hold onto the 250 range that it meteorically climbed into at the start of the year. Growing acceptance of cannabis is setting the stage for a consumable cannabis boom. Major companies have begun to throw their hats into the ring. North America is steadily headed towards broad legalization. Canada is legalizing cannabis across the board, Mexico is fast-tracking legalization, and industrial hemp appears to be headed for legalization in the United States thanks to landslide approval in the Senate (86 to 11) of its version of…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 9:00 am

Political Change and E-commerce Drive Ongoing Growth for Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Years of steady growth in the cannabis industry are expected to continue. Cannabis industry forecasts anticipate revenues of $146 billion by 2025. Individual U.S. states are already seeing cannabis sales exceed $1 billion in a year. The departure of Jeff Sessions and expected passage of the Farm Bill will bolster these profits. E-commerce is helping cannabidiol (CBD) products reach a growing market. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) is showing how much technology can boost the industry, with support software and an online store. Terra Tech Corp. (OTCQX: TRTC) is also profiting from supporting producers, through the…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis PTSD Study Finally Secures Target Number of Participants

A team of researchers interested in finding out whether cannabis could treat PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) among veterans finally registered its 76th study participant on Veterans Day. The Scottsdale Research Institute located in Phoenix, AZ got permission from the FDA to conduct the research in 2010. The researchers then started recruiting study participants in 2016 but hit several speed bumps in their efforts to get the required minimum number of participants (76 veterans). First, the researchers were denied access to the veterans’ hospital just 20-miles away from the facility where the research is being conducted. The Veterans Affairs department refused…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Could Franchising Be the Future of the Cannabis Industry?

As the Marijuana Business Conference came to an end in Las Vegas last week, a new business structure was mooted for the cannabis industry. Franchising. Some industry players are considering starting cannabis dispensary chains that would be the McDonalds and Starbucks of the cannabis industry. The idea of franchise businesses in the cannabis industry is appealing at several levels. First, consumers in America have been trained to consume products from trusted brands. That is why McDonalds and Starbucks get more clients than independent burger or coffee shops. Franchises in the cannabis industry would tap into the brand loyalty already instilled…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 11:35 am

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Offers First-Rate, End-to-End Payment Processing System to the Legal Cannabis Industry

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions serves the legal cannabis industry with a first-class, end-to end payment processing system Its payment architecture is called “Go” The company’s is committed to helping businesses process payments securely Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) provides payment and management solutions to the legal cannabis industry. The company serves this industry with a premier end-to end payment processing system. This proprietary payment system is called “Go.” A FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) compliant enterprise, Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions has its corporate office in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Marijuana Business Daily noted in a June 2018 article that the industry…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Boom Fuels Mergers and Acquisitions in Hydroponics and Beyond

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The rapid growth of the cannabis sector is pushing companies to innovate expansion strategies. Among the companies affected are hydroponics suppliers, which sell vital equipment to cultivators. Hydroponics companies, like others in cannabis, are using mergers and acquisitions to benefit from a bullish market. A recent trade show in Las Vegas saw companies on the hunt for future acquisitions. Other companies are seeking outside investment or partnerships to increase their presence. Hydroponics supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has leaned into the current trend for mergers, with a big acquisition and open plans for future growth.…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 9:00 am

Departure of US AG and Democratic House Control Improve Prospects for Hemp Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Recent changes in Washington, D.C., are good news for the U.S. hemp industry. The recent departure of Jeff Sessions from the Attorney General’s Office may make it easier for states to enforce their own laws in relation to cannabis and hemp legalization. The Democratic majority in the House may ease the passage of the delayed Farm Bill. These changes could improve the prospects for hemp and cannabis producers. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is a pioneer in the hemp industry, with trial cultivation operations under way in Washington and a range of hemp-derived…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 9:00 am

Why Companies Are Buying Up Assets in the American Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Canada became the first country in the G8 to legalize recreational cannabis. With all the buzz surrounding Canada’s cannabis boom, savvy investors have begun to assess the U.S. market, focusing on companies such as Chemistree Technology, Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) (CHMJF Profile), which in July 2018 purchased a suite of physical assets, currently under lease to Sugarleaf Farm LLC, a I-502 Tier 3 licensee located in Sedro Woolley, Washington. This moved was fueled by movement north in Canada, including large Canadian cannabis companies such as Origin House (CSE: OH) (OTCQX: ORHOF) and Namaste Technologies (TSX.V: N)…