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MondayNov 05, 2018 10:47 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (CIIX) October Presentation Available On-Demand

Presentation from CEO Warren Wang available for on-demand viewing for 90 days Increase in year-over-year revenue of 70 percent and year-over-year product sales of 800 percent Expanded footprint through online store with targeted marketing campaign for CBD skincare line during China’s peak e-commerce season Announced the launch of a CBD-infused rice wine during China’s peak period of liquor sales ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, has made the October 2018 presentation from CEO Warren Wang available for on-demand viewing at VirtualInvestorConferences.com (http://cnw.fm/wjfP4). Investors and advisors are encouraged to…

ThursdayNov 01, 2018 11:42 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) is Coming into Full Bloom

Company fulfilled purchase orders from British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario in-full and on-time for October 17 adult-use market opening and is preparing re-stocking shipments following sell-outs Flowr launched new Ace Valley brand in partnership with the team behind the highly successful Ace Hill Beer Company broke ground on a first-of-its-kind, 50,000 square foot R&D facility funded by its exclusive R&D partner, the Hawthorne Gardening Division of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Facility is expected to open in the summer of 2019 alongside Flowr’s cultivation complex in Kelowna, BC October has been a busy month for Canadian cannabis companies, perhaps none…

ThursdayOct 25, 2018 9:00 am

Flow of Finance Funds Acquisitions and Investment Across the Cannabis Sector

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A growing market is supporting a wave of acquisitions and cross-company investments in the cannabis industry. Significant growth in the cannabis industry is supporting a range of multimillion-dollar investments. Some of these have taken the form of acquisitions, as innovators evolve into established companies. Others are cross-company investments, some within the sector and some from outside. Profits are coming not just from cannabis itself but from support services, with companies profiting from pick-and-shovel plays. One of the companies making a pick-and-shovel play is Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), which is expanding its position in cultivation supplies…

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…

ThursdayOct 18, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – U.S. Customs Now Says Canadian Cannabis Industry Workers Can Enter the U.S.

The cloud of uncertainty in the minds of Canadians working in the legal marijuana industry may have lifted a little after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Administration (CBP) put up an update on its website stating that cannabis industry workers may be “generally” admissible into the U.S. in case their travel isn’t connected to their work. This clarification comes several weeks after CBP issued a press release in which it suggested that anyone involved in the cannabis industry would not be allowed to cross into the U.S. That statement left marijuana industry workers contemplating an end to simple things…

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…

FridayOct 05, 2018 12:05 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions’ (REFG) ‘Green’ Offers Security and Compliance Solution for Licensed Dispensaries and Merchants

REFG’s ‘Green’ payment system creates a comprehensive, safe and cashless environment for marijuana transactions in the legalized cannabis industry Green is being offered not only to medical marijuana retailers, but to the entire cannabis industry, as a digital and secure system that benefits both clients and patients Patients and customers can sign up for Green online, allowing cards to be branded to the vendor, encouraging client loyalty and enabling dispensaries and retailers to accept cryptocurrency payments Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions’ (OTC: REFG) ‘Green’ is a first tier digital payment system that creates a safe and non-cash environment for cannabis dispensaries…

WednesdaySep 19, 2018 9:00 am

Canadian Cannabis Legalization Set to Transform the Industrial Hemp Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The legalization of cannabis in Canada is about to bring big changes not just for medical cannabis companies but for hemp growers as well. The law legalizing recreational cannabis in Canada will come into force on October 17. This will create new opportunities for hemp growers to produce the plant for CBD extraction. Hemp growers will now be able to profit from all parts of the plant. Cannabis companies are experimenting with growing techniques, expanding their businesses, and seeking supply agreements in preparation for the change. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile), which grows…

WednesdaySep 12, 2018 9:00 am

Latest Farm Bill Developments Hold Out Hope for Hemp Farmers

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: After years of wrangling, the U.S. Congress stands on the verge of legalizing the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant that doesn’t generate a psychoactive effect. Traditionally used to produce cloth and rope, hemp can also now be used in wellness products and food. Competing legislations by the House and Senate are being aligned with an anticipated September 30 deadline. The legalization of hemp has cross-party support and appears likely to pass. The expected change in U.S. law will be beneficial for companies such as Marijuana Company of America, Inc.…

TuesdaySep 11, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Contributes to Continued Growth for Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Cannabis Key Players

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Cannabis companies are seeing substantial growth, with the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) playing a significant part in their positive outlook. CBD is an active ingredient in cannabis. It can provide health benefits without the psychotropic effects of other cannabis chemicals. This has led to a growth in companies selling CBD treatments, sometimes alongside more conventional wellness products. Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) is one of these companies, having recently expanded its range of products to include CBD therapies for muscle pain, sleeplessness and mood improvement. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) has created a CBD treatment…