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FridayJun 28, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both its cultivation capacity and its product lines. Demand is rising in part thanks to CBD’s public profile, with deals such as the partnership between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) and UFC shining a spotlight on the plant and its potential. New uses for…

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FridayJun 21, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) has taken a similar path with the acquisition of Newstrike. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is building a positive public profile through releasing educational tools. Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) has expanded the hunt for cultivation licenses to Germany. Meanwhile, companies such…

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ThursdayJun 20, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Attains Rapid Growth in the Mounting Cannabis Sector

Related Editorial Skepticism has been squashed and all apprehension eliminated. There’s no longer any question about either the viability or the profitability of the newly respected cannabis sector. Huge money has already been made in the nascent industry, and the only real question left is: where’s the next super nova? Quarter-over-quarter sales growth is one of the indicators used to target explosive upside potential. Similar growth patterns were exhibited by many of the cannabis behemoths prior to parabolic price increases. In what may be an equally telling indicator, Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) revenues have now increased…

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ThursdayJun 13, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advancing the Effective Delivery of Cannabinoids

Related Editorial Experiments with next-generation delivery systems appear certain to lead to better cannabis-based products. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has recently seen spectacular improvements in the effectiveness of cannabinoids thanks to its proprietary chemical delivery treatment. GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF), which has won widespread praise for its innovative medical work, has seen good trial results for a new treatment for seizures.  Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is supporting studies into the uses of cannabinoids to treat behavioral problems and HIV. MariMed Inc. (OTCQB: MRMD) has set up a subsidiary focused on CBD, currently…

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ThursdayJun 13, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Expanding Product Offerings to Include Extraction Equipment

Related Editorial Extraction technology plays a crucial part in the production of cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a company already established in the hydroponic equipment business, is making plans to add extraction technology to its repertoire. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has been researching new medical applications for CBD and related chemicals — medicines for which extraction will be critical. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB) has moved from providing support services to CBD-related companies to running its own store and has recently bolstered its leadership team for further growth. Harvest Health & Recreation…

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FridayJun 07, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Taking Hemp-based Pet Products to Global Markets

Related Editorial As the hemp and CBD markets grow, a wide variety of CBD- and hemp-based products are becoming available, including products for pets. Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) (GYSR Profile) has recently announced an acquisition that provides the company with two brands of hemp and CBD products. Indiva Ltd. (TSX.V: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF), which provides infused products for humans, is working on a new extraction facility to increase its production. Viridium Pacific Group (TSX.V: VIR) (OTCQB: VIRFF) is supporting the growth of the hemp and cannabis industries through investment, both in acquisitions and in partnership with smaller companies. Wildflower…

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FridayMay 31, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Groundbreaking Delivery Technology Could Revolutionize the CBD Industry

Related Editorial Fueled by an explosion of CBD-infused edibles, billion-dollar projections for the CBD market may even be conservative. This seems possible when one considers the truly innovative work being done in the sector by the likes of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile), which has developed a patented delivery technology with disruptive potential, delivering 475% more CBD to the bloodstream after 15 minutes than conventional formulations. Other sector innovators are making a similar impact, including the likes of noted cannabinoid biopharma GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) (OTC: GWPRF) and that of researchers and product developers Tilray…

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ThursdayMay 30, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Sees Hydroponic Supply Demand Surge as CBD Interest Rises

Related Editorial Growing demand for CBD is increasing pressure on companies that provide key cultivation equipment and industry supplies. As part of its commitment to build a large and well-supplied sales channel, hydroponic supplier Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is in the process of making acquisition of companies that supply the hemp industry. An increasing need for supplies is coming from companies such as Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), a major cultivator and processor making moves on the CBD drinks and well-being markets. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) has entered into a supply agreement with…

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ThursdayMay 30, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Creating Vertical Integration through Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions

Related Editorial Cannabis companies are using increasingly refined acquisition tactics to create vertical integration. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has developed a refined acquisition strategy, assessing more than one hundred targets before settling on a select few to acquire. Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of America’s leading multistate cannabis companies, has recently announced its agreement to acquire CannaRoyalty Corp. (OTCQX: ORHOF), giving it control over a vast distribution platform. In Canada, HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) has been given approval to acquire Newstrike, as the country’s vibrant industry consolidates following recent…

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FridayMay 24, 2019 8:00 am

HempNewsAudio – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Benefitting From Celebrity CBD Endorsements

Related Editorial Companies with a presence in the CBD market are seeing their profiles rise, thanks to growing media and celebrity attention. Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) is one of the companies benefiting most from this attention, with its products featured in Kim Kardashian’s baby shower and the new Saks CBD store. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) has seen strong market coverage as its shares rose following action to tackle product shortages in Canada. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has fostered its public profile through efforts by the company’s media-savvy co-CEO. Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:…

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