Herbalism

Anticipation of Farm Bill Generating an Industry Frenzy for Hemp CBD Stocks

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Hemp, Medical cannabis, NASDAQ

The already thriving CBD market is set for another boost from the passing of the Farm Bill, which will essentially legalize hemp in the United States.

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  • The already thriving CBD market is set for another boost from the passing of the Farm Bill, which will essentially legalize hemp in the United States.
  • New Frontier cannabis market data projects the American CBD market will reach $2.3 billion in revenues by 2022.
  • New Age Beverages Corporation (NASDAQ:NBEV) recently announced a formal statement in response to the Farm Bill passing through the US Senate.
  • It is prepared to distribute nationally as more clarity is brought to the regulatory landscape following passage of the Farm Bill.

The Food Institute Predicts Growth, Emerging Trends in 2019

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Medicinal plants, Medicine, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Cannabis smoking, Herbalism, Health, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Vending machine, Food, Effects of cannabis

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Food Institute forecasts eating away-from-home sales growth will outpace at-home in 2019, according to its webinar "An Honest Look at 2019 Food Industry Trends."

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  • UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Food Institute forecasts eating away-from-home sales growth will outpace at-home in 2019, according to its webinar "An Honest Look at 2019 Food Industry Trends."
  • Brian Todd, president of The Food Institute, predicts 5.1% growth for eating and drinking places in the coming year and 2.8% growth for food and beverage stores.
  • Among the trends for 2019, The Food Institute sees plant-based foods, cannabis and updated vending concepts growing in popularity.
  • Looking ahead at 2019, the Food Institute will delve deeper into one anticipated trend for the coming year: cannabis and CBD-infused food and beverages.

MassRoots Preparing Launch of CBD Product-Focused Review and E-Commerce Platform

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Medicinal plants, Medicine, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Herbalism, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Cannabis smoking, Cannabidiol, Medical cannabis, CBD, Effects of cannabis

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MassRoots, Inc. ("MassRoots" or the "Company") (MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry, is pleased to announce that MassRoots is preparing the launch of a cannabidiol ("CBD") product-focused review and e-commerce platform.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MassRoots, Inc. ("MassRoots" or the "Company") (MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry, is pleased to announce that MassRoots is preparing the launch of a cannabidiol ("CBD") product-focused review and e-commerce platform.
  • CBD has been used to treat patients looking for relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety,psychosis,seizures, spasms, andother conditionswithout disconcerting feelings of lethargy ordysphoria.
  • The legal CBD marketplace is expected to be valued at more than $20 billion by the year 2022.
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    "During the past several years, MassRoots' community has generated tens of thousands of reviews on products containing CBD," stated MassRoots Chief Executive Officer Mr. Isaac Dietrich.

Kali-Extracts, Inc. Releases Preclinical Research Study Results on Therapy for Respiratory Disease Driving $11 Billion Treatment Market

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Medicine, Health, Chronic lower respiratory diseases, Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Respiratory therapy, Respiratory diseases, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cannabis, Chronic condition, Asthma, Medical cannabis

An upcoming independent analyst research report on Kali-Extracts from Goldman Small Cap Research is expected to include a more comprehensive analysis of Kali-Extracts overall body of cannabis biotechnologies.

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  • An upcoming independent analyst research report on Kali-Extracts from Goldman Small Cap Research is expected to include a more comprehensive analysis of Kali-Extracts overall body of cannabis biotechnologies.
  • The experiments were designed to evaluate pure cannabis extracts and cannabis extracts in combination with other therapies in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Asthma.
  • Based on the promising results of the respiratory treatment preclinical research study, NCM Biotech initiated a physiological study which has since been concluded with the research report to be forthcoming soon.
  • The treatment of COPD is currently estimated to be $5 billion in the United States and $11 billion worldwide.

Strainprint™ Technologies Welcomes Surterra Wellness as First U.S. Customer to its Comprehensive Cannabis Intelligence Platform

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Medical cannabis, Wellness

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Strainprint Technologies Ltd , the leader in cannabis data and analytics, today announced its expansion into the thriving United States (U.S.) cannabis market with Surterra Wellness (Surterra), one of the nation's fastest growing health and wellness companies, as its first U.S. customer.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Strainprint Technologies Ltd , the leader in cannabis data and analytics, today announced its expansion into the thriving United States (U.S.) cannabis market with Surterra Wellness (Surterra), one of the nation's fastest growing health and wellness companies, as its first U.S. customer.
  • Surterra Wellness will leverage Strainprint's entire suite of data and analytic technologies, starting with a Surterra-branded version of Strainprint's mobile app.
  • The StrainprintTM data platform supports global cannabis research and provides advanced business intelligence and treatment guidance to producers, retailers, medical practitioners, pharmacies, government and industry.
  • Founded in 2014, Surterra Wellness is one of the fastest growing and health and wellness cannabis companies in the United States.

Helix TCS Expands International Footprint to Colombia

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Medical cannabis, Helix, Legality of cannabis

DENVER, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Helix TCS, Inc. (OTCQB: HLIX) (the "Company") has expanded its international footprint to Colombia, with multiple licensed cannabis cultivators and manufacturers already implementing its industry-leading seed-to-sale tracking solution, BioTrackTHC .

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  • DENVER, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Helix TCS, Inc. (OTCQB: HLIX) (the "Company") has expanded its international footprint to Colombia, with multiple licensed cannabis cultivators and manufacturers already implementing its industry-leading seed-to-sale tracking solution, BioTrackTHC .
  • In countries like Colombia, where production costs are low, Helix TCS is investing in critical software infrastructure to ensure licensed operators are prepared as they scale into high-volume production hubs.
  • As these markets develop and legislation begins to allow for global marketplaces, Helix TCS is already positioned to be the leading technology platform facilitating this international cannabis trade.
  • In addition to Colombia, Helix TCS currently provides cannabis software solutions in multiple international markets including Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, and more.

Essence Cannabis Dispensary Awarded New Licenses to Expand to California

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Health, Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical ethics, Dispensary, Pharmacy, Cannabis, Legality of cannabis, Medical cannabis

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Essence, Nevada's largest marijuana dispensary and cultivation operation, has been awarded three business licenses to establish retail, delivery, and on-site consumption locations in California.

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  • WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Essence, Nevada's largest marijuana dispensary and cultivation operation, has been awarded three business licenses to establish retail, delivery, and on-site consumption locations in California.
  • The new licenses will allow Essence to expand operations to California for the first time and offer its services to a wide consumer audience in one of the country's largest cannabis markets.
  • Founded in 2016, Integral Associates operates Essence Cannabis Dispensary, Desert Grown Farms and Cannabiotix NV.
  • Essence Cannabis Dispensary is the first and only cannabis dispensary on the famed Las Vegas Strip and offers the widest selection of quality cannabis products in Las Vegas.

Vergence Naturals and Naturopathic Doctor and Nutraceutical Product Developer Brazos Minshew Launch Comfort

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Medicine, Health, Chemistry, Euphoriants, RTT, Cannabis smoking, Cannabinoids, Neurochemistry, Herbalism, Morphine, Endocannabinoid system, Nutraceutical

Abattis has teamed up with respected naturopathic doctor and nutraceuticals product developer Dr. Brazos Minshew to launch Comfort, a breakthrough nutraceutical combining traditional herbal remedies to safely and effectively address occasional pain.

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  • Abattis has teamed up with respected naturopathic doctor and nutraceuticals product developer Dr. Brazos Minshew to launch Comfort, a breakthrough nutraceutical combining traditional herbal remedies to safely and effectively address occasional pain.
  • Comfort offers a unique combination of phytocannabinoids from non-cannabis sources to safely and effectively address occasional pain.
  • For example, Aspirin is derived from White Willow Bark, and morphine is derived from plants in the poppy species.
  • "Dr. Brazos Minshew has worked tirelessly throughout his distinguished career in medicine to create herbal remedies focusing on endocannabinoid and phytocannabinoid science.

Cannabis Benchmarks® Launches Canada Cannabis Spot Index - A Weekly Assessment of The Wholesale Price Paid by Retailers to Provincial Suppliers - With an Average Price of C$7.79 per Gram

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Health, Pharmacology, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Medical cannabis

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis Benchmarks, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC (NLDS) and the cannabis industry's only independent Price Reporting Agency, initiates coverage of Canadian wholesale flower prices with the Canada Cannabis Spot Index (CCSI).

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis Benchmarks, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC (NLDS) and the cannabis industry's only independent Price Reporting Agency, initiates coverage of Canadian wholesale flower prices with the Canada Cannabis Spot Index (CCSI).
  • The CCSI represents the average wholesale price that an online or retail location pays for dried cannabis flower from Licensed Producers (LPs) under supply agreements with the provinces, and is available at www.CannabisBenchmarks.com .
  • Cannabis Benchmarks' methodology includes working directly with market participants from both the supply and demand sides, including analysis of public and private data, such as StatsCan and LP company filings, to assess the average wholesale price paid each week.
  • Our mission is to bring transparency and efficiency to cultivators, dispensaries, investors, traders, and other cannabis market participants through validated,standardized wholesale price benchmarks and market intelligence.For more information, please visit: www.cannabisbenchmarks.com

The Global Cannabis Market is Set to Grow as the U.S. Sets to Ratify Landmark Bill

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Medicinal plants, Medicine, Herbalism, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Health, Cannabis, Cannabis law, Legality of cannabis, Medical cannabis, Cannabis in Washington, Legal history of cannabis in the United States

The North American segment heavily contributes to the global cannabis market, as it accounts for more than 95% of the market value.

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  • The North American segment heavily contributes to the global cannabis market, as it accounts for more than 95% of the market value.
  • The market will continue to grow due to the increasing amount of countries which are now legalizing cannabis for either medical or recreational usage.
  • The passing of this bill will allow the broad cannabis market to grow, while also allowing various cannabis businesses to thrive.
  • This authorization will allow Highland Grow to sell cannabis products to end consumers through appropriate medical and recreational cannabis channels, dramatically increasing product availability.