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MondayMar 09, 2020 9:00 am

CBD Brands Suffer Setback as Expo West is Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

At the moment, the entire world is watching with bated breath as the Coronavirus tears through parts of China and threatens to spread to other continents. Governments have taken measures to make sure the virus doesn't breach their countries' borders, such as canceling incoming flights from China and allocating funds to cover health care costs in case it does spread. With the exception of dozens of cases, the virus is still largely confined to China, but the economic fallout from the Coronavirus is being felt all over the world. China produces a lot of the cheap raw materials used in…

FridayMar 06, 2020 4:00 pm

5 Differences Between CBDA and CBD

Unless you've been working in isolation in Antarctica, you have undoubtedly heard about cannabidiol. More commonly known as CBD, the chemical has captivated the world with its range of medical applications. Extracted from hemp, CBD is one of over 100 cannabinoids that the cannabis plant produces. CBDA or cannabidiolic acid is another cannabinoid produced by cannabis, and just like CBD, it doesn't have psychoactive properties. However, the two chemicals differ in a number of ways; CBDA is a precursor to cannabidiol. Before being converted to CBD, it is present in cannabis as CBDA. Heat has to be applied to CBDA…

FridayMar 06, 2020 9:00 am

DOT Speaks Out About Cannabidiol Products

Cannabidiol has only been around for a few years, but it has received an insane amount of mainstream media attention. Commonly known as CBD, the chemical is extracted from hemp and it's said to have tons of beneficial medicinal properties. The CBD craze caught on when the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp and its extracts. Within a year, cannabidiol was worth millions of dollars in sales. Despite being extremely popular and accessible, CBD isn't properly regulated yet. The FDA has repeatedly stated that CBD isn't generally recognized as safe, going so far as to send warning letters to companies…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 4:00 pm

Florida Starts Regulating Local CBD Businesses

Even if you haven't used it, you have undoubtedly heard of cannabidiol or CBD as it's commonly known. The hemp extract has taken the world by storm, with the medical, cosmetics, health and wellness communities being especially captivated. CBD is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced by hemp, and as is common to cannabinoids, it is flush with potent medicinal properties. Cannabidiol was legalized when Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, legislation that decriminalized the cultivation and sale of hemp and its extracts. In the year since, CBD has blown up, with thousands of CBD products lining the shelves of…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 12:27 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Launches Media Campaign Raising Awareness of CBD-Oil Benefits

CEO announces that company will sponsor infomercials touting benefits of CBD oil sold through CBD Biotech Co. subsidiary CBD-oil awareness campaign consists of China AM radio infomercial, WeChat group infomercial and New York radio infomercial CIIX planning to expand CBD product offerings in China ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang announced during a MoneyTV interview that CIIX is launching a media campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of CBD oil (http://cnw.fm/gAtd3). The multimedia campaign consists of three infomercials: one aired on AM radio in China, one posted on WeChat and one aired on New York radio. “A lot of…

ThursdayMar 05, 2020 9:00 am

7 Things Employers Should Know About CBD

CBD or cannabidiol is a hemp extract that's become increasingly popular over the years. It was legalized after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp, and although the market is filled with thousands of CBD products, they aren't adequately regulated. Here are a few things employers should know about CBD. CBD isn't intoxicating. True, the connection to cannabis might confuse some, but CBD won't affect your employees' performance. Federal law requires that all CBD products have less than 0.3 THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the chemical that makes marijuana psychoactive. As long as they use high-quality CBD products, your employees…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 4:00 pm

Panel to Discuss CBD Bedding During Furniture Conference

Cannabidiol, a chemical extracted from hemp, is taking the world completely by storm. Commonly known as CBD, it is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced by hemp, and it is flush with potent medicinal properties. Users claim it's effective against everything from anxiety and chronic pain to high blood pressure and insomnia. Though a lot of these claims haven't been scientifically proven yet, users still swear by CBD, and companies have taken notice. These days, you'll find CBD in a ton of products, from simple edibles to hemp-infused beverages, spirits, and garments. Using new and innovative technologies, companies have been…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 9:00 am

Milwaukee Company Earns Millions from CBD Joints

The CBD sector is probably the fastest growing industry out there. Driven by immense demand due to CBD's wide-ranging medical abilities, the industry has achieved millions of dollars in sales despite being just a year old. One of CBD's most appealing traits is that it can be taken in several ways, and this has allowed firms to create and sell a diverse range of cannabidiol infused products. Smokable hemp has been receiving attention lately as it combines the quick effects associated with smoking with the therapeutic effects of CBD. Vance Global Inc. capitalized on that by manufacturing and selling CBD…

TuesdayMar 03, 2020 4:00 pm

Council For Federal Regulation Starts Work on Getting CBD Legalized

The CBD sector has come a long way since the hemp-derived compound was federally legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill. Driven by immense demand due to its diverse medical and cosmetic applications, experts predict the industry will be worth $20 billion by 2024. However, despite the fact that there are thousands of CBD products on the market, the sector lacks a comprehensive regulatory structure. Despite mounting pressure from growers, stakeholders, and politicians, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that it will take years to regulate without any aid from Congress. To alleviate this, a number of hemp…

TuesdayMar 03, 2020 9:00 am

Dissolvable CBD Powder Unveiled at Natural Products Expo

This year's Natural Products Expo West Show will be graced by a never seen before product. Dubbed Caliper CBD, it is a dissolvable CBD powder that comes in precise and consistently measured single-serve packets. It is better absorbed than oil-based CBD products, taking effect just minutes after consumption. The product is backed by three hemp industry veterans, including Caliper Foods, an industry leader in soluble cannabinoid-infused consumer packaged goods and ingredients. It is made with non-GMO ingredients and is calorie-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and keto compliant. Each packet of Caliper CBD contains 20mg of dissolvable CBD, and it can…