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TuesdayNov 06, 2018 10:49 am

Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is “One to Watch”

Canada’s only licensed cannabis producer principally focused on premium brands and products with coast-to-coast distribution Current annual production run rate of 13,333 kg, ramping up to estimated 50,000 kg full capacity in 2019 Recently signed 1-year CAD$12 million supply agreement with Tilray Inc. (OTC: TLRY) to support medical cannabis patients Commands premium wholesale prices up to one-third higher than other brands Supply agreements in place with six Canadian provinces Recently uplisted to OTCQX market in the U.S under ticker symbol SPRWF In September 2018 announced record fiscal year and Q4 results Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA:…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 9:22 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc.’s (GRYN) Acquisition of Canna Brands Portfolio Platform Offers Potential for ‘Substantial Revenues’

GRYN plans to use the Canna Brands suite of products as a platform to introduce its existing portfolio into vertical markets, with the Cannagram technology offering highest level solutions With more than 25 years’ experience, GRYN sees itself becoming an industry leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems; it is growing its own IP assets Three products are acquisition keys: flagship platform Cannagram extends brand awareness, Myijuana is a destination portal and CoursePro Academy is seen as an asset for GRYN Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) believes that its acquisition of the Canna Brands Portfolio advances its…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 9:00 am

Industrial Hemp Floodgates Open as CBD Demand Grows

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The growing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), a powerful but nonpsychoactive cannabinoid found in plants of the cannabis family such as industrial hemp, has a lot to do with consumer experience roundly validating the increasingly body of scientific evidence for CBD’s therapeutic value. CBD demand is increasing rapidly as consumers run ahead of the studies. Branding is key to capturing market share while formulation quality drives consumer loyalty. The global potential for the CBD market is immense and largely untapped. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) has taken several key steps to set itself up…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 9:00 am

As the Cannabis Industry Grows, So Do Challenges of Supply and Distribution

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis industry is seeing repeated waves of growth, creating challenges for supply and distribution. Currently worth over $7 billion, the cannabis industry is expected to exceed $65 billion in the next five years. This growth is creating challenges for supply and distribution, as companies struggle to meet surging demand. The passing of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill will allow for further growth, adding to the cannabidiol (CBD) supply. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) is one of the companies tackling distribution problems through the establishment of an online store selling CBD products. Tetra Bio-Pharma, Inc. (TSX.V:…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Lack of Regulations and Doctors’ Fears Threaten UK Medical Cannabis Program

Many patients celebrated when the UK government announced that doctors could start prescribing medical marijuana come November 1. However, the reality after that date is turning out to be frustrating for many patients as doctors seem reluctant to prescribe medical marijuana. The first hurdle that patients have to negotiate is to find a specialist doctor who can prescribe medical marijuana for the condition which the patient has. This requirement is different from what happens in other countries where any GP can prescribe medical marijuana after enrolling to participate in the program. As it is, many specialist doctors approached by patients…

MondayNov 05, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Chronic Cannabis Shortages Force Quebec Stores to Close Several Days Each Week

We wrote earlier that cannabis shortages were registered across Canada from the time recreational cannabis became legal in the country. Those shortages seem to be getting worse with Quebec announcing that its government-controlled retail stores would close for three days each week for an unforeseen duration until marijuana supplies can be obtained in the quantities which can satisfy the currently high demand. The SDQC, the government agency charged with trading in cannabis within the province of Quebec, announced that its stores would be closed every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. These closures would help the stores to serve their customers better…

MondayNov 05, 2018 11:30 am

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) CEO to Speak at the Cannabidiol Symposium

Youngevity CEO invited as a featured speaker to the Cannabidiol Symposium slated for November 6, 2018 Direct selling companies dealing with cannabidiol-related products projected to rake in up to $300 million in revenue Youngevity adds phytocannabinoid-rich, full-spectrum HempFX into its line of products Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is one of the leading direct selling companies for lifestyle products. The company has one of the most unique direct selling business models, combining the power of social selling and e-commerce. Among the categories in which its products are listed are home and family, health and nutrition, spa and beauty, food and…

MondayNov 05, 2018 10:47 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (CIIX) October Presentation Available On-Demand

Presentation from CEO Warren Wang available for on-demand viewing for 90 days Increase in year-over-year revenue of 70 percent and year-over-year product sales of 800 percent Expanded footprint through online store with targeted marketing campaign for CBD skincare line during China’s peak e-commerce season Announced the launch of a CBD-infused rice wine during China’s peak period of liquor sales ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, has made the October 2018 presentation from CEO Warren Wang available for on-demand viewing at VirtualInvestorConferences.com (http://cnw.fm/wjfP4). Investors and advisors are encouraged to…

MondayNov 05, 2018 9:00 am

Payment Solutions Among Innovations in the Fast-Growing Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The legal cannabis industry, which anticipates massive growth over the next few years, is seeing constant innovation as companies move to provide essential services needed for that growth. The global cannabis industry, which was worth $7.7 billion in 2016, is expected to reach $65 billion by 2023. The industry’s upward trajectory is happening despite legal restrictions that have forced cannabis businesses to seek alternative payment solutions. These solutions are among many innovations in the sector, which has a strong strand of research and design. Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) (NETE Profile) recently launched a compliant, secure payment processing…

MondayNov 05, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Colorado Lawsuit Could Shake the Marijuana Industry

A federal court is set to hear a landmark case in Colorado which could have far-reaching implications for the young marijuana industry throughout the US. A couple is suing a cannabis company claiming that the odors from its indoor grow facility have made the couple unable to enjoy their property which is right next to the cannabis cultivation facility. The plaintiffs are using the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act to claim that their property has lost value due to the “pungent, foul odors”. The law permits courts to award successful plaintiffs thrice the value lost in addition to…