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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…

ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:00 am

Fresh Acquisitions Help Companies Profit from Growth in the Cannabis Sector

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A wave of acquisitions is sweeping the cannabis sector, as increasing legalization draws the attention of big business. Large and mid-tier cannabis companies are absorbing their smaller competitors. Tobacco and alcohol companies are moving in as a natural extension of their current ranges. This is supported by growth not just among cannabis growers but also for businesses supporting them. Cultivation supplies company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has recently announced the acquisition of hydroponic product companies that could more than double its revenue. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is fueling expansion through an initial public offering as it…

ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Exploding into Mainstream Wellness Products

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Bolstered by millennia of anecdotal evidence and ever-mounting scientific validation, cannabidiol (CBD) is rapidly being integrated into myriad mainstream consumer wellness products around the globe. Global cannabis market expected to quadruple to over $63 billion by 2024 CBD oil market to grow at CAGR of 39.19 percent through 2021 CBD products exploding into a wide variety of product lines Diversified, sales-driven companies expected to outpace standard growth curve Humans have used hemp, a variety of Cannabis sativa and a primary source of CBD, for more than 10,000 years in food, textiles and medicine. The world is again…

ThursdayOct 11, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – American Cannabis Producers Fear Canadian Industry Dominance

Cannabis industry players in the U.S. are concerned that the stubborn insistence on prohibition by the federal government will give Canadian producers a chance to dominate the marijuana industry. These sentiments were voiced by Derek Peterson, the CEO of marijuana firm Terra Tech based in California. He revealed that industry players in the U.S. are constrained by many factors which put a damper on their growth and activities. First, cannabis cannot cross state lines since marijuana is still outlawed at the federal level. This restriction means that producers must operate at low capacity just for the market within the state…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – 750 Kilograms of Marijuana Seized By CBP at Canadian Border

Customs and Border Protection officials have announced that they have seized more than 10 shipments of bulk mail from Canada that contained approximately 750 kilograms of marijuana. The seizures started weeks ago when a tractor trailer carrying bulk mail was flagged for additional inspection at the Port Huron entry point in Michigan. A canine unit drew the attention of the border officials to specific packages in the trailer. Further inspection revealed concealed marijuana. Other searches conducted during the subsequent weeks unearthed more cannabis destined for the U.S. and concealed in bulk mail packages. No arrests have so far been made…