TuesdayOct 23, 2018 9:00 am

Direct Selling Returns as Functional Cannabis Foods Fare Well Amid Landmark Legalization

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: All eyes are on Canada and the burgeoning North American cannabis market as the flood gates open and nationwide recreational legalization north of the U.S. border throws the recent $47.3 billion by 2027 forecast from Arcview Market Research into clear relief. Historic end of cannabis prohibition creates unprecedented market forces CBD could outpace broader market Direct selling in the digital age more relevant than ever Overlapping cultural vectors among core wellness and cannabis consumers Biopharma potential immense, nutritional potential immediately accessible commercially Already running hot at $9.2 billion last year, the North American cannabis market appears to…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 9:00 am

Canada Leads International Cannabis Boom — and It’s Not About Smoking

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Legal changes in Canada are creating an ideal base for cannabis companies, which are shifting their focus away from smoking. As the first G20 nation to make recreational cannabis legal, Canada is creating an opportunity for its cannabis companies to become global leaders. Analysis shows that the global cannabis market is larger than expected — and set to keep growing. Many new consumers prefer not to smoke their cannabis, leading to a shift towards cannabis-derived food and drinks. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has developed patented technology that helps make cannabis available to…

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WednesdayOct 17, 2018 9:00 am

Hemp and CBD Set to Eclipse the THC Marijuana Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis market continues to grow, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) are occupying an increasingly large share of the escalating industry. Hemp, the form of cannabis without psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is an important part of the cannabis market. Hemp is common in many health and wellness products. Total sales of hemp-derived products are expected to exceed $1 billion this year. Some industry experts expect hemp products to soon exceed marijuana for their share of the cannabis industry. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is taking advantage of this shift by making a heavy investment in hemp production.…

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ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Exploding into Mainstream Wellness Products

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Bolstered by millennia of anecdotal evidence and ever-mounting scientific validation, cannabidiol (CBD) is rapidly being integrated into myriad mainstream consumer wellness products around the globe. Global cannabis market expected to quadruple to over $63 billion by 2024 CBD oil market to grow at CAGR of 39.19 percent through 2021 CBD products exploding into a wide variety of product lines Diversified, sales-driven companies expected to outpace standard growth curve Humans have used hemp, a variety of Cannabis sativa and a primary source of CBD, for more than 10,000 years in food, textiles and medicine. The world is again…

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ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:00 am

Fresh Acquisitions Help Companies Profit from Growth in the Cannabis Sector

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A wave of acquisitions is sweeping the cannabis sector, as increasing legalization draws the attention of big business. Large and mid-tier cannabis companies are absorbing their smaller competitors. Tobacco and alcohol companies are moving in as a natural extension of their current ranges. This is supported by growth not just among cannabis growers but also for businesses supporting them. Cultivation supplies company Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has recently announced the acquisition of hydroponic product companies that could more than double its revenue. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is fueling expansion through an initial public offering as it…

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TuesdayOct 09, 2018 9:00 am

Public Acceptance Fuels Growth of CBD and Support Industries

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Growing public acceptance of medical marijuana is having secondary effects on other industries. Products using cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly popular in areas such as wellness and cosmetics. Hemp production is growing, with experimental projects improving cannabis cultivation techniques. Services needed to support these markets, such as payment systems, are growing. Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is benefiting from this in many ways, having invested in hemp, CBD products, rentable cultivation space and payment systems. Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is producing CBD oils and has become one of the first companies to sell these…

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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 9:00 am

Intangible Assets Power Growth, Acquisitions in the Pharmaceuticals Sector

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Intangible assets such as patents increasingly dominate the global business landscape, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Intangible assets are estimated to be worth trillions of dollars in the United States alone. These assets drive deals as companies acquire smaller patent holders. In growing sectors such as cannabis, smaller companies are rushing to establish intangible assets ready for expected market growth. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) is one of the leaders in the world of cannabis, with applications made for more than 50 different patents and more to come. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is also…

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WednesdayOct 03, 2018 9:00 am

Growing Cannabis Sector Sees Surge in Acquisitions

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The ongoing growth of the cannabis sector is now driving a surge in acquisitions, as companies compete to control a burgeoning market. The cannabis sector has seen incredible growth, reaching $10 billion this year in the United States alone. This has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies strengthen their positions. This pattern is accompanied by expansion into new markets and investment in smaller companies by their larger cousins. Hydroponic supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is in the process of acquiring two hydroponic companies, improving its already strong position as a provider…

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WednesdaySep 26, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Supplements Primed to Explode Ahead of Biopharma as Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With Canada legalizing cannabis nationwide in October and the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill completely removing hemp from the DEA’s controlled substances list, the stage has been set for an explosion of products ranging from functional foods and supplements to CBD-based (cannabidiol) biopharma indications. U.S. farm bill legalizing hemp could make CBD an open-pit gold mine. List of demonstrable CBD health benefits growing daily. CBD growth may outpace entire cannabis market combined. Even before the landmark inclusion of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 in this year’s Farm Bill, plant-based nutrition experts at leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity…

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TuesdaySep 25, 2018 9:00 am

Something for Everyone: Baby Boomers Signify Shift in the Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Since they came onto the scene after World War II, baby boomers have heavily impacted the world around them, and their influence is being felt now in the emerging cannabis market. A recent survey has shown a significant increase in cannabinoid-derived product consumption in the United States, most notably among baby boomers. With a combination of disposable income, health issues and liberal attitudes towards drugs, baby boomers represent a natural market for cannabis companies. This trend also signifies wider growth and diversification of products and customers in the industry. Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA…

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