October 2017 - Page 2 of 5

TuesdayOct 24, 2017 11:32 am

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Targets Global Skincare Market Projected to Reach $135B by 2021

Owns patented Invisicare® polymer delivery system, prescription and over-the-counter skincare products formulated with Invisicare Business model to grow globally by out-licensing its proprietary and patented product line Developed multiple cannabis-based products with CBD from imported hemp (non-psychoactive), and will continue to develop line utilizing CBD and THC from marijuana Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) is targeting a global skincare market projected to reach $135 billion by 2021 (http://cnw.fm/pE9aT). SKVI also sees a worldwide dermatology market now of $80 billion plus a $30 billion worldwide over-the-counter (OTC) market (http://cnw.fm/NL4we). It has already completed on the development of 40 products, received numerous technology…

TuesdayOct 24, 2017 9:00 am

Bitcoin’s Recent Gains Spell Opportunity for Cryptocurrency Companies

HempWire Editorial Coverage: As one of the oldest means of exchange in the world, gold is always on the radar of the investment community. However, with gold currently valued at roughly $1,286.10 per ounce following a steep decline in the wake of the U.S. Presidential election, many investors are seeking out more fruitful investment options. In a November 2016 article titled “Bitcoin Might Be A Better Investment Than Gold” (http://cnw.fm/Yrb1K), a contributor to Seeking Alpha praised bitcoin’s recent flourish, and the cryptocurrency has continued to climb in the months since. On August 6, 2017, bitcoin soared to a new record…

MondayOct 23, 2017 3:41 pm

Liberty Leaf Holdings Ltd. (OTCQB: LIBFF) (CSE: LIB) (FSE: HN3P) Subsidiary Plans to Boost Storage Capacity

In new business plan sent to Health Canada, subsidiary North Road Ventures proposes doubling its cannabis product lines, adding oil products (CBD) and boosting by five-fold its storage capacity Statista report projects Canadian marijuana market will reach C$2.8 billion by 2020 Company sees cannabis oil products accounting for 50% or more of projected sales Liberty Leaf Holdings Ltd.’s (OTCQB: LIBFF) (CSE: LIB) (FSE: HN3P) wholly own subsidiary, North Road Ventures, has abridged its application to Health Canada, detailing its plans to double its cannabis product lines, adding cannabis oil products (CBD), and boost by five-fold its vault storage capacity to…

FridayOct 20, 2017 2:23 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) On Target for Impressive Gains in CBD Healthcare Markets

CIIX reported nearly 76 percent revenue growth for full year fiscal 2017 Price target of $3.75 reflects investment potential of cannabis initiatives Recent launch of cryptocurrency daily Chinese video newscast from NYSE first of its kind CBD industry is expected to grow to $2.1 million in consumer sales by 2020 with $450 million coming from hemp-based sources. ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States, China and Canada, continues to innovate and create exceptional value opportunities with the launch of a CBD skincare line in China and a cryptocurrency daily Chinese video…

FridayOct 20, 2017 9:19 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) to Hold Web-Meeting on November 1

Web-meeting scheduled for November 1, 2017, at 4:15 p.m. ET 19 patents filed encompassing 44 countries Patents cover broad range of lipophilic bio-actives including cannabinoids, vitamins and other pharma Patented lipophilic delivery system proven to improve bio-absorption The medical effectiveness of cannabinoids is no longer in question, and the cannabinoid market proliferates ever faster as more people realize the therapeutic benefits. However, the human gastrointestinal tract just doesn’t absorb cannabinoids effectively, and much of what is ingested is subsequently excreted by the body, causing onset times and efficacy to vary wildly. With 19 patent applications filed internationally covering 44 countries,…

ThursdayOct 19, 2017 12:52 pm

InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Biosynthesis Technology Demonstrates Robust Diversity

Biosynthesis technology making strong advances Two promising pipeline candidates Inclusion in the CSE25 Index InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) continues down the fast track with its proprietary technology for the microbial biosynthesis of cannabinoids (http://cnw.fm/uIL78). The company recently announced it has enabled the production of all four "gateway" cannabinoids using genetically engineered microorganisms. From these gateway substrates, production of all 90+ cannabinoids is possible via biosynthesis. InMed’s breakthrough stands to make the production of cannabis derivatives, including THC, CBD and trace cannabinoids, a much more commercially feasible proposition. The Company currently has two lead drug candidates that employ…

WednesdayOct 18, 2017 2:45 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Prepares for New Cannabis Testing Rules in California Ahead of January Recreational Legalization

EVIO maintains cannabis labs in five states, and it plans to have 18 labs by the end of 2018 that provide testing to ensure the quality and safety of the cannabis supply The company’s goal is to become the industry’s largest cannabis testing company, says CEO Serving the legalized cannabis industry, EVIO sees California becoming the biggest marketplace globally. Estimates are that the cannabis market there could reach $4-$7 billion annually EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) is readying itself for new testing rules in California, which it foresees as the largest cannabis marketplace in the world (http://cnw.fm/k6nwT). Its labs in that…

TuesdayOct 17, 2017 1:36 pm

Marijuana Company of America (MCOA) Uniquely Positioned for Cannabis and Hemp Industry Innovation

Company’s vertically integrated business model designed to support rapid growth and position investors at the forefront of cannabis and hemp innovation New LOI signed with Canada’s Global Hemp Group and Colorado’s Space Cowboys will provide MCOA with the ability to cultivate, process and distribute quality hemp-derived CBD containing no THC Comprehensive network affiliate marketing program aims to build customer loyalty and help capture significant market share With the legal cannabis and hemp industries continuously growing, from product development and manufacturing to adjacent services, so is the competition, making it increasingly difficult for companies in the field to stand out, despite…

MondayOct 16, 2017 2:07 pm

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Has Been Delivering its Patented Polymer Technology to Pharmaceuticals & Cosmeceuticals for Close to Two Decades

Topical product technology protected by patents Targeting $80 billion global skin care and dermatology market Product sales in China Outsourcing has been the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry since long before the term gained notoriety. Large pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical companies, under pressure from rising R&D costs, have been farming out that part of their businesses for a long time now in an attempt to reduce costs. This approach also has the advantage of offloading the costs of patenting to the outsourcee. To obtain the advantages of adopting new technology, patent protection is vital to avoid copycatting. That is why…

MondayOct 16, 2017 12:59 pm

California Wildfires Torch Cannabis Farms at Height of Harvest Season

Just months before California is poised to legalize recreational marijuana, fatal wildfires tearing through three northern counties have scorched an untold number of cannabis farms. In addition to killing at least 31 people, the devastating wildfires consumed grapevines in California’s famous wine country and charred outdoor cannabis farms at the height of the harvest season. The area’s cannabis crop, typically grown outside in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties because of the normally ideal growing conditions, was hit hard. Losses include not only the crop itself, but the infrastructure needed to comply with state regulations. The financial losses are impossible to…

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