December 2019 - Page 6 of 6

WednesdayDec 04, 2019 11:38 am

HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) Acquisition Augments Company’s Output Capability

HTC acquires California-based Kase Farma Inc. HTC Extraction Systems announces tolling contracts, project progress and more Hemp-derived CBD market set to grow to $22 billion by 2022 With the acquisition of a company engaged in the extraction, purification and wholesale distribution of hemp-based cannabinoid extracts, HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) has bolstered its output capability and institutional knowledge considerably. The acquired entity – Kase Farma Inc. of Ceres, California – is currently expanding and upgrading its extraction, refining and processing operations. Kase Farma will enter into an intellectual property licensing agreement with Starling Brands Inc., the vendor. Under this licensing…

WednesdayDec 04, 2019 9:00 am

Why Some People May Cough When They Vape CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been having a ton of good press over the past few years. Extracted from legal industrial hemp, the compound is choke-full of potent medicinal properties, perfectly capable of kicking a variety of conditions to the curb. The long list of medical conditions CBD is effective against ranges from insomnia and anxiety to severe issues like chronic pain and pediatric epilepsy. Aside from its medical benefits, cannabidiol can be used in diverse ways, ranging from tinctures, edibles, and topicals to vaping. Arguably, vaping is the fastest way to experience the effects of CBD since it doesn’t have to…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 4:00 pm

FDA Releases Revised CBD Consumer Update

The CBD industry has undergone massive growth since the 2018 Hemp Farming Act made the cultivation of industrial hemp legal. Driven by immense demand for hemp extract cannabidiol, the sector has grown extremely quickly in quite a limited span of time, and regulatory authorities have been left scrambling to catch up. In a bid to rein in a sector that some have dubbed a wild west, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a second batch of warning letters to several companies that sell CBD-infused products. The 15 companies were cautioned against the illegal sale of cannabidiol products that…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 12:33 pm

LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (LVVV) Takes Unique ‘Family-Farm Style’ Approach to Cannabis Industry

LiveWire plans on transforming new 265-acre ranch in Paso Robles into central base LiveWire implements unique business model that CEO believes gives company edge in booming cannabis industry Hodson compares company’s approach in cannabis industry to successful business model in established wine industry LiveWire Ergogenics Inc. (OTC: LVVV) is an innovative company in the health and wellness industry that focuses on identifying and monetizing trends through special-purpose real-estate acquisitions. The Anaheim, California-based company is gaining traction in the cannabis industry with its foundational emphasis on ‘doing it right’ (http://cnw.fm/8Pgqi). Today, CBD is one of the most prominent products in the health…

TuesdayDec 03, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Companies Say Lack of FDA Rules is Hurting Their Businesses

The cannabidiol (CBD) industry has seen massive growth in the past few years. Valued at $1.8 billion in 2018, the US CBD market is expected to hit $16.32 billion by 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 27.7%. The genesis can be traced back to the 2018 Hemp Farming Act, legislation that legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, the plant from which cannabidiol, touted as a miracle drug, is extracted. Bolstered by this regulation, tons of sellers streamed into the industry, some dealing in hemp farming and others dealing with the CBD end. However, despite the fact that there is…

MondayDec 02, 2019 4:00 pm

CBD Company Partners With Mattress Maker to Create Sleep Aid

It's safe to say that the cannabidiol (CBD) industry is one of the fastest, if not the fastest growing industries at the moment. After the 2018 Hemp Farming Act declassified hemp as a controlled substance and allowed farmers in all 50 states to start growing the crop, tons of sellers flocked to the market. While the sector has provided a lucrative opportunity for interested players, they have to put up with the unregulated competition the CBD industry has become known for. To stand out from the pack, a couple of hemp businesses have begun partnering with mainstream companies. San Mateo,…

MondayDec 02, 2019 11:07 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc.’s (CIIX) CBD Biotech Subsidiary Highlighted in ‘WSJ’ Video Featuring Cannabis Industry Growth in China

Wall Street Journal analyzes China’s potential as a cannabis global superpower CEO of CIIX subsidiary discusses company’s role as CBD legal marketer in China, United States CIIX CEO says company is a first mover in legal industrial-hemp skin care and cosmetics in China ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) subsidiary CBD Biotech Co. Ltd. and its CEO, Summer Yun, were featured in a Wall Street Journal video titled ‘Why China is Betting Big on CBD’ (http://cnw.fm/QW9t8). The video examines the growth of industrial hemp in China and notes that some see the country becoming a global super power in the CBD industry (http://cnw.fm/9lV5s).…

MondayDec 02, 2019 9:00 am

Why Soccer Players Are Embracing CBD

Earlier this year, the World Anti-Doping Agency removed cannabidiol (CBD) from the 2020 list of prohibited substances, stating that “all natural and synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited except cannabidiol.” And way before that, the FIFA World Cup Committee, recognizing the compound's medicinal value, allowed athletes participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup to use it as they see fit. Cannabidiol has insanely potent medicinal properties, and it has been found effective against a wide range of conditions. Although it works against insomnia, high blood pressure and so many other diseases, it's anti-inflammatory properties make CBD especially attractive to athletes. It is…