August 2019 - Page 4 of 5

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 11:29 am

Neutra Corp. (NTRR) Advances CBD Market Expansion Strategy with Two New Acquisition Deals

Neutra Corp. is working to establish its position within the rapidly growing hemp-based product and CBD markets The company’s recent acquisition of J3 Holdings will give Neutra Corp. access to J3 Holdings’ land, warehouse and hemp cultivation license, allowing it to ensure the quality of ingredients used in product development Neutra Corp. also announced the acquisition of Vivis, an emerging retail brand of hemp-based health and nutritional products that are third-party certified Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR), an early stage research and development company focusing on modern healthy living solutions, recently announced a couple of important moves in line with its…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 10:10 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Advancing Growth Initiatives Involving Solar, Hemp and Merchant Services

SinglePoint is building an extensive portfolio of undervalued subsidiaries The company recently gave a shareholder overview detailing its new initiatives SinglePoint’s merchant services portfolio continues to grow SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) specializes in acquisitions of small to mid-sized firms and is focused on diversification into horizontal markets. The company’s emphasis is on new technologies, and its varied assets include payment processing, cannabis and more. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SinglePoint provides investors with an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad array of assets. SinglePoint is building an impressive portfolio of undervalued subsidiaries that offer a varied holding base with multiple…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 9:00 am

How to Determine the Amount of CBD to Take

When people want to use CBD for the first time, they are uncertain about the quantity they should take in order to get the effects they desire, such as pain relief or dealing with insomnia. While there is no clear cut answer regarding how much CBD one should take, the following factors can guide you as you decide the right quantity for your needs. CBD Concentration CBD concentration in products is usually indicated in milligrams. The higher the concentration indicated on the label, the less the quantity you may need to attain the effects that you want. For example, you…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 4:00 pm

Top Democratic Senator Urges Regulators to Clarify on CBD Banking

The Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has written a letter to different federal regulators of the financial sector asking them to release an update to their guidelines to banks and other financial institutions regarding access to financial services by companies in the hemp and CBD industries. While the 2018 Farm Act legalized hemp and its derivatives, farmers and other actors in the hemp and CBD industries still face major challenges when they want to open bank accounts or access other financial services, such as credit card processing and loans for their businesses. This state of affairs has prompted Sen.…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 9:00 am

3 Alternative Payment Service Providers CBD Companies Can Consider

While hemp and its products were legalized by the 2018 Farm Act, CBD companies have been having a hard time finding payment processing service providers. The existing ones who have been serving the industry are pulling the plug citing a variety of reasons, such as the unclear regulatory environment. Here are some options that CBD companies can consider if they find themselves locked out by their current payment processor. Domestic E-Checks Your company doesn’t need to be of a certain minimum size in order to enroll with a domestic e-check provider. This option doesn’t rely on banks, and the changes…

MondayAug 12, 2019 4:00 pm

4 Questions to Ask When Selecting CBD Products

Have you just decided to buy and use a CBD product for the first time? Here are some useful questions that you should look into as you do your research on the best product to select. Where is the Company Based? Given that CBD products are relatively new and there are no specific regulations governing the industry at the federal level, it is important for you to find out where a CBD product maker is located. For example, if that manufacturer is based in Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and Washington State, then you can be sure that what the product label…

MondayAug 12, 2019 9:00 am

US Government Allows Tilray to Import CBD Products for Research

Tilray, a Canadian pot company, announced on Thursday that the US government had granted it permission to import high-quality CBD products into the US for research purposes. The School of Medicine at New York University will partner with Tilray to conduct two clinical trials using the imported CBD products. NYU plans to study the effect of CBD on patients who suffer from alcohol use disorder. The other clinical trial will focus on patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In order to do this research, NYU needed high-quality marijuana raw materials, and Tilray stepped in to address that need. The CBD…

FridayAug 09, 2019 4:00 pm

Why THC Companies Should Also Start CBD Lines

Industry estimates put the total sales of both recreational and medical marijuana products in the U.S. at approximately $10 billion in 2018 alone while CBD products generated gross sales of more than $238 million in the same year. Both industries are still growing, and CBD registered a 57 percent growth rate in 2018. This brings an interesting possibility that if THC (marijuana) companies diversify into the CBD industry, they stand to benefit from both worlds. Here are some compelling arguments that show that working in both industries would be good for the THC companies. No Significant Learning Curve THC companies…

FridayAug 09, 2019 9:00 am

US Navy Warns Sailors About Hemp and CBD Products

As the CBD wave sweeps across the U.S. after the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, the U.S. Navy has come out and warned its personnel to refrain from knowingly using any product made from hemp or CBD as this could jeopardize their standing in this branch of the armed forces. A press release issued by the Secretary of the Navy says that currently, there are no federal regulations for the CBD and hemp industries. This means that there is no way for navy personnel to be sure about the THC content of a product that they buy even if…

ThursdayAug 08, 2019 4:00 pm

One in Seven Americans Uses CBD Products, Gallup Poll Finds

A recent poll conducted by Gallup between June 19 and July 12 has found that 14 percent of all Americans say that they use products containing cannabidiol (CBD). The poll reveals some noteworthy trends in the way CBD is taking the country by storm after the legalization of hemp towards the end of 2018. Overall, younger people seem to be more exposed to, and are actually using CBD products when compared to older Americans. For example, two out of ten adults who are below 30 years report using CBD products while a paltry 8 percent of seniors aged 65 or…