August 2018 - CBDWire

FridayAug 31, 2018 12:39 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Offers Viable and Effective Alternatives for Nicotine Delivery

Results from second in vivo study of 2018 a success DehydraTECH™ had a 90.2 percent greater absorption rate in the first 10 minutes Clients are improving high-quality products through the enhancement of this drug delivery platform Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a company focused on developing and out-licensing its disruptive drug delivery platform DehydraTECH™, recently announced the results of its second in vivo study of 2018 evaluating this edible technology’s use as a nicotine delivery system (http://cnw.fm/Jm6IN). The study was carried out by a third-party laboratory, which discovered that the absorption of nicotine was significantly greater when delivered…

FridayAug 31, 2018 11:36 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) is “One to Watch”

Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in California in January 2018, the cannabis market in the U.S. is expected to balloon to $23.3 billion by 2022. The global cannabis market could increase three-fold by 2022 with a projected worth of $32 billion. The sector will become increasingly competitive and Hybrid-aeroponics blended with big data and predictive analytics is expected to produce maximum cannabis yields, driving the market for premium cannabis products. The vertical farming market, which utilizes aeroponics for growing crops of all kinds, is expected to reach nearly $10 billion by 2025. Innovation and IP within the cannabis sector…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 12:49 pm

Update Highlights PreveCeutical Medical’s (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Efforts to Establish Nature-Based Health and Wellness Products

Preventative health care market expected to see 15 percent CAGR in build toward $196.9 billion in revenues by 2024 PreveCeutical Medical conducting five R&D programs that aim to boost preventative health for cancers, head injuries Recent investor update highlights company’s cannabis product development efforts, including sleep aid product agreement with Asterion Cannabis Inc. PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) recently published an investor update detailing its corporate activities (http://cnw.fm/2CnUA), particularly as they relate to its efforts to improve public health through a novel delivery method for cannabis-related products. The report notes PreveCeutical’s successes, underscored by its completion of…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 12:07 pm

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Revenues Perk Up with Coffee

Youngevity International announces second quarter 2018 results Coffee revenues rise by 40 percent Youngevity to enter the hemp CBD market With the release of its second quarter 2018 results, Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) offers a glimpse into coffee’s influence on our social and commercial milieus. This simple beverage, often overlooked because of its ubiquitous use, has been credited with nothing less than catalyzing the industrial revolution (http://cnw.fm/4Rbnh). Before its introduction to Europe, standard breakfast fare included beer, a practice that may have contributed to the counsel “Eat breakfast like a king.” However, kings typically do not need to rise…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 10:17 am

NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Engages ‘Super Lawyer’ as Consultant to Help Protect Growing Brand and Intellectual Property

NUGL has hired a renowned attorney to serve as an IP and trademark law consultant NUGL has created one of the largest cannabis-related search app platforms and the world’s very first comprehensive cannabis search engine Company’s database includes only true, untainted user ratings and feedback, with no fake reviews or purchased top-spot listings NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL), creator of the world’s first comprehensive cannabis software platform and a company setting a new technology standard for the cannabis industry, recently announced that it has hired renowned attorney Scott P. Shaw to serve as an expert industry consultant in IP and trademark…

WednesdayAug 29, 2018 1:24 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Protects, Enhances Visibility in Cannabis Supply Chain

Easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform tracks cannabis supply chain from genome to sale Blockchain-based genetic registration process provides verification security for growers and consumers alike Protection of proprietary cannabis strains is critical, as eventual entry of Big Pharma and Big Ag companies into newly legalized cannabis space is certain As the legal cannabis space expands and major players enter the industry, the need for supply chain verification is growing dramatically, with real-world problems already becoming apparent. These include: IP lawsuits that have not stood up in court; Known copying of major brands in dispensaries by illegal growers; and Gray market products…

WednesdayAug 29, 2018 9:00 am

Canada Leads the Way as North America Embraces a Diverse Cannabis and Hemp Industry

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: The pending legalization of recreational cannabis and the extraction of cannabinoids from hemp in Canada is only one in a series of changes bringing expectations of new growth to these industries. Legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is set to establish an industry worth billions of dollars every year. American companies can make the most of this change through cross-border partnerships and Canadian subsidiaries. Industrial hemp offers another option for companies in this sector, producing and extracting cannabinoids, including CBD and other cannabinoids, from the flowers and leaves will become legal on October 17, 2018. Marijuana Company…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 11:25 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Provides Single Source of Trust in Cannabis Space

Blockchain technology creates open, distributed, indisputable record BLOCKStrain creates first blockchain platform for cannabis industry Cannabis industry forecast to quadruple in size over next decade Clearly, blockchain isn’t just about bitcoin anymore. Originally created as the foundational platform for the cryptocurrency world, blockchain technology is an open, distributed ledger that keeps an ongoing, ordered record of transactions and movements between two parties. The data within the network is shared with full transparency between everyone in the community, and, because that information is replicated across thousands —even millions — of computers, it is fraud and mistake proof, creating an unprecedented level of…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 10:16 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Launches Innovative CBD Direct Selling Initiative through Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise

Launched a CBD direct selling initiative in China Marketing expert Fengxian Xie brings nearly 20 years of marketing experience to the management team of the newly established CBD Community Center First to offer hemp-infused skin care products in China Goals of maximizing shareholder value, doubling revenues and meeting qualifications for listing on the Nasdaq or NYSE The premier financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors, ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) announced in a recent press release (http://cnw.fm/uKR8R) that it has launched a two-tiered direct selling initiative through wholly owned foreign enterprise CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. aimed at accelerating its CBD sales in China. Marketing…

MondayAug 27, 2018 12:33 pm

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Announces Status as a Fully Reporting Company

Reports significant year-over-year improvements for the second quarter Up-listed to a fully reporting company, creating additional opportunities for growth Provides investors with opportunity to make investments across a wide range of assets, including mobile payments, cannabis and blockchain SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a technology and investment company specializing in the acquisition of small to mid-sized companies, announced in a press release (http://cnw.fm/TRP2p) its status as a fully reporting company by way of filing Form 10-12G. At the same time, the company reported a significant increase of nearly 100 percent in second quarter revenues, as compared to the same quarter of 2017. SING…

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Month: August 2018