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FridayNov 30, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTC: LXRP) Leveraging its Proprietary Bioavailability-enhancing Technology to Target Consumable CBD Market

Related Editorial The North American Marijuana Index of leading cannabis stocks continues to hold onto the 250 range that it meteorically climbed into at the start of the year. Growing acceptance of cannabis is setting the stage for a consumable cannabis boom. Major companies have begun to throw their hats into the ring. North America is steadily headed towards broad legalization. Canada is legalizing cannabis across the board, Mexico is fast-tracking legalization, and industrial hemp appears to be headed for legalization in the United States thanks to landslide approval in the Senate (86 to 11) of its version of the…

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FridayNov 30, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Benefits from Constant Growth in the Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial Years of steady growth in the cannabis industry are expected to continue. Cannabis industry forecasts anticipate revenues of $146 billion by 2025. Individual U.S. states are already seeing cannabis sales exceed $1 billion in a year. The departure of Jeff Sessions and expected passage of the Farm Bill will bolster these profits. E-commerce is helping cannabidiol (CBD) products reach a growing market. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) is showing how much technology can boost the industry, with support software and an online store. Terra Tech Corp. (OTCQX: TRTC) is also profiting from supporting producers, through the sale…

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ThursdayNov 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Employs Innovative Expansion Strategies

Related Editorial The rapid growth of the cannabis sector is pushing companies to innovate expansion strategies. Among the companies affected are hydroponics suppliers, which sell vital equipment to cultivators. Hydroponics companies, like others in cannabis, are using mergers and acquisitions to benefit from a bullish market. A recent trade show in Las Vegas saw companies on the hunt for future acquisitions. Other companies are seeking outside investment or partnerships to increase their presence. Hydroponics supplier Sugarmade, Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has leaned into the current trend for mergers, with a big acquisition and open plans for future growth. Tilray,…

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ThursdayNov 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Recognizes Opportunities for Growth and Development in the Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial Recent changes in Washington, D.C., are good news for the U.S. hemp industry. The recent departure of Jeff Sessions from the Attorney General’s Office may make it easier for states to enforce their own laws in relation to cannabis and hemp legalization. The Democratic majority in the House may ease the passage of the delayed Farm Bill. These changes could improve the prospects for hemp and cannabis producers. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) is a pioneer in the hemp industry, with trial cultivation operations under way in Washington and a range of hemp-derived products…

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ThursdayNov 29, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTC: CHMJF) Focusing on Establishing Quality Brands in the Cannabis Space

Related Editorial Canada became the first country in the G8 to legalize recreational cannabis. With all the buzz surrounding Canada’s cannabis boom, savvy investors have begun to assess the U.S. market, focusing on companies such as Chemistree Technology, Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) (CHMJF Profile), which in July 2018 purchased a suite of physical assets, currently under lease to Sugarleaf Farm LLC, a I-502 Tier 3 licensee located in Sedro Woolley, Washington. This moved was fueled by movement north in Canada, including large Canadian cannabis companies such as Origin House (CSE: OH) (OTCQX: ORHOF) and Namaste Technologies (TSX.V: N) (OTCQB:…

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FridayNov 16, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Well-positioned as the Cannabis Sector Picks Up Steam

Related Editorial With Canada’s decision to decriminalize cannabis nationwide and the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill’s provision to potentially make industrial hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) legal nationwide, the cannabis CBD product sector is gaining a strong foundation. Analysts expect runaway growth in the cannabis and CBD markets. Industry is scaling up amid regulatory reform. Underlying growth metrics are bullish for hydroponics suppliers and cultivators alike. Branding and marketing are increasingly important and tied to quality control. Numerous interests stand to benefit as the cannabis sector begins to hit its stride, ranging from cannabinoid biopharma developers to cultivators with rapidly expanding…

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FridayNov 16, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Generation Alpha, Inc. (GNAL) Implements Dual Strategy Investing in Cannabis Product & Supplies

Related Editorial State ballots and the departure of Jeff Sessions have led to fresh confidence in the cannabis sector. The cannabis industry is going through a period of huge growth. Two states recently voted to legalize medical cannabis and one voted to legalize recreational cannabis. The departure of Jeff Sessions removes a significant block for the industry. A variety of strategies—some focused on product and others on support services—are emerging to make the most of this market. Generation Alpha, Inc. (OTCQB: GNAL) (GNAL Profile) has developed a dual strategy to make the most of this opportunity, investing in both product…

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ThursdayNov 15, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Employs Vertically Integrated Strategy in the Cannabis Market

Related Editorial As the cannabis industry continues to grow, companies are using a variety of strategies to secure their places within the sector. The cannabis sector, currently worth over $9 billion in North America, is expected to hit $57 billion globally by 2027. This growth is being fueled by changes in the legal climate and a range of business strategies. These strategies range from R&D focus to M&A, vertically integrating supply channels in the process. Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile), a relative newcomer to the sector, is bringing its vertically integrated strategy from the coffee market to cannabis.…

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FridayNov 09, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – Cannabis Strategic Ventures (NUGS) Takes Strategic Approach to Booming Market by Employing its Diverse Portfolio

Related Editorial As the cannabis industry sees its profits and legitimacy rise, the market potential is drawing increased attention from big investors. The U.S. and global cannabis sector is seeing great growth, lifted by the success of medical and recreational cannabis and legalization in Canada. This is drawing in previously reluctant investors as companies become listed on stock exchanges. Greater integration within the sector is both a symptom of and a support for this cannabis boom. Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) (NUGS Profile) shows this integrated approach, bringing together cultivation, product sales and personnel services for the cannabis industry. Tilray,…

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ThursdayNov 08, 2018 8:30 am

HempNewsAudio – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Generating Solutions for Supply, Distribution Challenges in the Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial The cannabis industry is seeing repeated waves of growth, creating challenges for supply and distribution. Currently worth over $7 billion, the cannabis industry is expected to exceed $65 billion in the next five years. This growth is creating challenges for supply and distribution, as companies struggle to meet surging demand. The passing of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill will allow for further growth, adding to the cannabidiol (CBD) supply. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) is one of the companies tackling distribution problems through the establishment of an online store selling CBD products. Tetra Bio-Pharma, Inc. (TSX.V: TBP)…

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