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WednesdayNov 14, 2018 9:00 am

Hydroponics Increasingly Key as Booming Cannabis Sector Goes to Next Level

HempWire Editorial Coverage: 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…

WednesdayNov 14, 2018 9:00 am

Political Wins Hold Promise for Strong Cannabis Strategies

HempWire Editorial Coverage: 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…

TuesdayNov 13, 2018 9:00 am

Growing Cannabis Industry Creates Space for New Strategies

HempWire Editorial Coverage: 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…

WednesdayNov 07, 2018 9:00 am

Investors Flock to Cannabis Market as Business Booms

HempWire Editorial Coverage: 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.…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 9:00 am

Industrial Hemp Floodgates Open as CBD Demand Grows

HempWire Editorial Coverage: The growing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), a powerful but nonpsychoactive cannabinoid found in plants of the cannabis family such as industrial hemp, has a lot to do with consumer experience roundly validating the increasingly body of scientific evidence for CBD’s therapeutic value. CBD demand is increasing rapidly as consumers run ahead of the studies. Branding is key to capturing market share while formulation quality drives consumer loyalty. The global potential for the CBD market is immense and largely untapped. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) has taken several key steps to set itself up…

TuesdayNov 06, 2018 9:00 am

As the Cannabis Industry Grows, So Do Challenges of Supply and Distribution

HempWire Editorial Coverage: 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:…

MondayNov 05, 2018 9:00 am

Payment Solutions Among Innovations in the Fast-Growing Cannabis Industry

HempWire Editorial Coverage: The legal cannabis industry, which anticipates massive growth over the next few years, is seeing constant innovation as companies move to provide essential services needed for that growth. The global cannabis industry, which was worth $7.7 billion in 2016, is expected to reach $65 billion by 2023. The industry’s upward trajectory is happening despite legal restrictions that have forced cannabis businesses to seek alternative payment solutions. These solutions are among many innovations in the sector, which has a strong strand of research and design. Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) (NETE Profile) recently launched a compliant, secure payment processing…

ThursdayNov 01, 2018 10:00 am

Bumper Hemp Crops Promise Profit for Farmers and Cannabis Companies

HempWire Editorial Coverage: This year will see the largest U.S. hemp crop since changes to federal law created an avenue for production to start again, turning over decades of fallowed industry. Thousands of acres of hemp will be harvested across 19 states. Kentucky is seeing particularly good crops, due to near-perfect growing conditions over the summer. The main product taken from these crops will be cannabidiol (CBD) oil, used in a growing range of health and wellness products. Crop production is set to continue increasing in light of high demand and legal changes. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is…

TuesdayOct 30, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Ignores Wider Stock Market, Follows Its Own Path

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Following a tumultuous month, cannabis continues to carve its own path rather than following the lead of other stocks. As the stock market plummeted earlier this month, cannabis companies stayed strong, buoyed up by legislative changes in Canada. The cannabis market appears set for continuing growth as it expands into expected sales worth billions of dollars across North America. While it still faces regulatory challenges in some locations, this market sector is preparing for corporate big players to move in. Companies with varied interests are moving into the cannabis sector, such as lifestyle business Youngevity International, Inc.…

ThursdayOct 25, 2018 9:00 am

Flow of Finance Funds Acquisitions and Investment Across the Cannabis Sector

HempWire 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…

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