November 2019 - Page 5 of 6

ThursdayNov 07, 2019 9:00 am

New York Governor Keeps CBD Rules in Limbo

Although it is quite a divisive product, cannabidiol has taken the world by storm. The compound has proven itself as one of the most powerful and versatile natural medicines seen in years, if not decades. Backed by plenty of anecdotal evidence, CBD is said to be effective against a variety of conditions ranging from chronic pain, anxiety and depression to high blood pressure. For the past year, the CBD industry has seen unprecedented growth in both demand and supply. This comes after the December 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, the plant that produces cannabidiol. Last…

WednesdayNov 06, 2019 4:00 pm

Trade Association Formed to Advocate for CBD Industry in the UK

A new trade association will be formed in the UK, mainly geared at bringing together leading businesses and experts committed to fostering a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry. The release of a report titled CBD in the UK: An Unregulated Marketplace led to extensive consultations with stakeholders over a six-month period, resulting in the launch of the trade association dubbed the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI). The initiative is led by the Center for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) which has been reviewing the UK CBD industry for the past six months. The review entailed commissioning a comprehensive…

WednesdayNov 06, 2019 1:49 pm

Australis Capital Inc. (AUSAF) Sees Opportunity in Complexity as Cannabis Ecosystem Expands

The liberalization of cannabis has released a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry to cultivate, market and distribute product — and a whole lot more. Support services and systems are providing significant opportunities in logistics, technology, product development, branding, research and development, and regulatory compliance. Together, these opportunities create a value chain, unparalleled in recent times. Australis Capital Inc. (OTCQX: AUSAF) intends to explore those opportunities. Australis Capital is focused on building the infrastructure required to meet the demands of the growing U.S. cannabis market including acquiring and building transformative companies to advance the cannabis industry. AUSAF is synthetizing decades of expertise, strategic…

WednesdayNov 06, 2019 12:59 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH Drug-Delivery Platform May Ease Overdose Risk in Cannabis Edibles

Edible cannabis products are absorbed slowly Consumers of cannabis edibles often mistake the delayed effect for insufficiency, leading to overdosing DehydraTECH drug-delivery platform speeds up absorption, reducing overdose risk Sometimes what is gained on the roundabouts is lost on the swings, to paraphrase an old saying. Cannabis liberalization has introduced an entirely new sector to the food and beverage industry – namely, cannabis edibles such as cookies, chocolates and candies. It’s a sector that appears poised for growth. But as mass consumption increases, a hidden problem is emerging (http://cnw.fm/JwQv3). Because bioabsorption rates via edibles are slower than those via smoking, oral…

WednesdayNov 06, 2019 11:44 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Pulls Ahead of the Curve in Hemp-Based CBD Market

Green Hygienics completes acquisition of the 824-acre Potrero Ranch property which includes 400,000 square feet of greenhouse space near San Diego, California, allowing for multiple industrial hemp harvests Green Hygienics farming methodology addresses the challenge of scalability. The Company’s cultivation capability far exceeds that of the average-size hemp farm in North America, which stalls at around nine acres The company’s pending acquisition, a head office and warehouse property, will serve as its head office for corporate administration and potentially manufacturing; supporting cultivation and processing will take place at the Potrero Ranch strategically located just 45 minutes away Green Hygienics Holdings…

WednesdayNov 06, 2019 9:00 am

Can You Fly With CBD? The Answer Will Surprise You!

Flying with marijuana has always been a tricky issue. Different states have different policies on marijuana, and what's allowed in havens like California may not be allowed anywhere else. A statement released by the TSA said that "TSA officers do not search for marijuana or illegal drugs. Our screening procedures are focused on security and detecting potential threats. But in the event a substance appears to be marijuana or cannabis-infused product, we're required by federal law to notify law enforcement. This includes items that are used for medicinal purposes." TSA officers won't actively look for any marijuana or marijuana-infused products,…

TuesdayNov 05, 2019 4:00 pm

4 CBD Trends Cannapreneurs Should Take Note Of

Has there ever been a more divisive product than CBD? The cannabis extract is loved by many and truly understood by a few, but the fact is that the cannabidiol sector is one of the most profitable industries right now. According to financial estimates from BDS Analytics, a company that produces market trend reports and analyses on cannabis, the CBD market will reach $20 billion in sales by 2024. Entrepreneurs planning on entering or already in the CBD industry will have to exploit specific profitable trends to flourish in an industry that is teeming with suppliers. Strains without THC, for…

TuesdayNov 05, 2019 10:31 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) CEO Comments on Growing Investor Relations Revenue

In MoneyTV interview, CEO Warren Wang notes company’s focus on increasing core investor relations and public relations businesses Investor relations, public relations segment a significant revenue driver for CIIX CIIX 10-K SEC filing reports revenue surge for the three months ended August 31 ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a provider of financial information and services to a global Chinese speaking community, has made a concerted effort to expand its core investor relations (IR) and public relations (PR) service offerings while also constructing a presence in the expanding CBD industry. CEO Warren Wang told MoneyTV host Donald Baillargeon that the company’s core…

TuesdayNov 05, 2019 9:00 am

Ontario University to Study Cannabidiol as a Dog Cancer Treatment

Cannabidiol (CBD) is slowly but surely making a name for itself as the miracle drug of the decade, if not century. The controversial cannabis extract has powerful medicinal properties that make it effective against a variety of conditions, from chronic pain and high blood pressure to severe forms of childhood epilepsy. With funding from a Toronto animal health company, researchers in Ontario are looking to see if the compound is just as effective against cancer in dogs. The three-year study is the first of its kind in Canada, and it will try to prove if cannabis can be used to…

MondayNov 04, 2019 4:00 pm

Website to Give Pharmacists CBD Information Launched

The NCPA has launched a website to provide pharmacists information about the CBD industry. A statement released by the NCPA said that NCPA and brokerage firm PRS are teaming up on NCPA CBD Source, an "easy to navigate website providing pharmacies with answers they may need to make educated decisions about the growing CBD marketplace." The market for CBD products is immense, backed by millions of people looking to enjoy the medical benefits of the cannabis extract. Scientific research and anecdotal evidence have found the extract to be a potent and versatile natural medicine. It works against a variety of…