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FridayNov 08, 2019 4:00 pm

How Cannabidiol is Driving Change in Making Pet Treats

CBD has been on a roll for the past couple of years. The cannabis extract has been enjoying a boom both in demand and supply, mostly backed by anecdotal evidence of its potent and versatile medicinal properties. Now CBD use is extending beyond humans. An emerging trend is CBD in the pet market, and it's a vast industry. Americans are famous for their love for pets, and a study by the American Pet Industry Association (APPA) found that they spent over $70 billion on their pets in 2018, a 4% increase from the $69 billion spent in 2017. Most of…

FridayNov 08, 2019 10:33 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Innovating with Premier Brands, Contributing to Job Growth in Cannabis and Hemp Sector

VPR Brands concentrates on building a portfolio of top-notch brands The company is contributing to job growth in the new cannabis and hemp economy VPR Brands emphasis is product innovation in the cannabis and nicotine verticals VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB) is a technology holding company with a presence in multiple lucrative markets. Having built a brand family in the nicotine and cannabis verticals, its present product lineup includes accessories and vaporizers for cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis concentrates, and extracts. A multi-vertical, tiered technology holding enterprise, VPR Brands’ assets also include issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products. These include…

FridayNov 08, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Dispensing Robots Installed in Colorado

CBD is probably the breakout medicine of the century. Dubbed by some as a wonder drug, the cannabis extract has been found capable of alleviating a variety of medical conditions ranging from chronic pain, anxiety, and high blood pressure to rare forms of epilepsy in children. Quite naturally, demand for CBD products has boomed, with industry players estimating that the industry will be worth $23.7 billion by 2023 in sales alone. 7-Eleven has joined the fray, and they have come up with a radical idea. The convenience store chain will soon roll out CBD-dispensing robots in its Colorado stores, and…

ThursdayNov 07, 2019 4:00 pm

CBD Brand to Sponsor World Surf League

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been having a nice run for the last couple of years. The hemp extract is one of the over 100 active cannabinoids in the hemp plant, accounting for up to 40% of the plant's total extracts. Contrary to popular opinion, CBD isn't responsible for the psychotropic high that marijuana is famous for. That honor belongs solely to THC, the primary psychoactive agent in cannabis. On January 1, 2018, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) removed CBD from its list of prohibited substances, in effect allowing professional athletes to use and endorse CBD products. The World Surfing League…

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,…