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Hemp Set to Overtake Tobacco in Kentucky Amid Boom for Growers, Suppliers

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Hemp may be taking the first steps to overtake tobacco as a leading industry in Kentucky.

Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is among the companies moving into Kentucky, with a million-dollar investment in hemp growth. Hemp’s national prominence is growing through deals such as Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) collaboration with United Fighting Championship (UFC). Research work by Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) may involve using hemp to treat a growing range of physical and mental ailments. Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE: CURA) is serving states without a strong, homegrown hemp industry, such as Florida. In addition, companies across the cannabis sector, such as Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON), are diversifying their product ranges as more hemp crops come online.

  • Once the hemp heartland of the United States, Kentucky is rebuilding this lost industry following recent legislative changes.
  • Both tobacco farmers and specialist hemp companies are contributing to the boom.
  • The trend appears to also be profitable for companies providing support services, such as CBD extraction and hydroponic supplies.

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A Surprising State

In some ways, Kentucky is a surprising place to see a hemp boom. Conservative lobbyists in the state have consistently resisted legalization measures for related plants, despite the wider growth of the industry. Given the “thin end of the wedge” arguments wielded against drug reform, the hemp industry might have expected to face a cold response in the state.

Yet the state’s hemp sector has deep roots. During the 19th century, Kentucky was the largest producer of hemp in the United States, producing three-quarters of the nation’s hemp fiber. As hemp production went into decline following the First World War, tobacco took its place as a major cash crop for the state. However, tobacco now faces challenges of its own. With hemp production made legal on a federal level for the first time in nearly half a century, Kentucky has once again emerged as the country’s leading manufacturer.

Overtaking Tobacco

Kentucky has become a go-to state for companies with an interest in hemp, such as Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD).

Since federal legislation allowed the production of hemp at test sites in 2014, Kentucky has taken a leading role in the industry. The Bluegrass state was one of only three states to exceed 100 acres by 2016, and research permits were issued for more than 12,000 acres in 2017. By the time the 2018 farm bill proposed the legalization of hemp across the United States, Kentucky hemp growers were becoming a powerful lobby. They won the support of the state’s politicians, helping to push national legislation through in December.

Sugarmade’s involvement in Kentucky comes through, at least in part, a million-dollar investment in Nevada-based Hempistry Inc. Hempistry has begun growing high-grade hemp on a 23,000-acre land option it holds in Kentucky. High in cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in high demand for wellness products, this hemp offers a chance to maximize earnings from the land and set down roots for larger operations in the state.

Commentators watching the development of hemp in Kentucky have speculated that plant could overtake tobacco, once the state’s leading cash crop. A growing number of savvy tobacco farmers have started growing hemp on part of their land, hedging their bets against the decline in tobacco sales. Hemp certainly appears to be a natural alternative to tobacco for these farmers, as it can be grown in similar conditions and sold into related markets.

Consequently, the Kentucky hemp industry is already turning into a large and diverse one, driven by two separate trends. One is the need of farmers for new crops, as declining tobacco sales and the pressure of trade wars impact their profits. The other is the emergence of companies with a focus on hemp and related crops, such as Sugarmade. These companies provide specialist tools and invaluable knowledge, while the farmers bring decades of experience growing crops in the region. Old and new knowledge combine to build a booming industry.

Looking to buoy up the economic health of their state, Representative James Comer and Senator Mitch McConnell have pushed the hemp agenda at a national level, creating the space for Kentucky’s hemp industry to thrive. McConnell has been particularly crucial, using his position as majority leader to advocate for hemp reform, including publicly reinforcing his support for the industry through a tour of the state with Sonny Perdue, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). With this growing federal support, Kentucky hemp growers appear to be making long-term investments, confident that politicians will ensure a friendly business climate.

Providing the Fundamentals

Of course, it takes more than political goodwill to make an industry grow. Suppliers providing tools and materials to support the fundamental activities involved in the industry are crucial. This need is what attracted Sugarmade to the industry and is still the bedrock of the company’s hemp strategy.

Sugarmade entered the hemp space as a supplier of hydroponic equipment. Hydroponics are essential to the hemp market. While some hemp is grown outdoors, much is grown indoors, where greater control can be asserted over growing conditions. Hydroponic systems are used for this indoor agriculture, and Sugarmade supplies some of the best available systems available. In addition, the company is looking forward, exploring the use of artificial intelligence to monitor crops and ensure the best growth.

Agricultural supplies are one of the bottlenecks in the hemp industry. The sector has grown so quickly that suppliers have struggled to keep up. These circumstances have created what appear to be ideal conditions for Sugarmade, as demand for its core products seem to be all but ensured, allowing the company to expand by acquiring other firms. This savvy pick-and-shovel strategy has taken Sugarmade beyond its original strategy and into the Kentucky cultivation sector through the investment in Hempistry.

Supplying producers has given Sugarmade space to diversify. In addition to hydroponics, SGMD now sells extraction equipment. This is used by hemp growers or specialist processing companies to extract the CBD from hemp, so that it can then be sold to manufacturers as a raw ingredient. Sugarmade’s future plans include the introduction of new types of processing machines, aimed to keep the sector innovating and moving forward and also strengthen the company’s position as a leader in the space.

Subsidiary services such as extraction are one more reason why hemp may grow in importance to surpass tobacco. These services provide extra forms of employment and an extra boost for a state such as Kentucky. The state’s workers and tax base benefit not just from hemp farming but also from agricultural supplies, processing businesses and the entire supply chain of hemp and CBD products, a chain that looks set to only expand as the industry continues to see extraordinary growth.

The Hemp Boom

Big players from related industries are also making use of hemp to broaden what they offer as well.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB) recently acquired Hempco Food and Fiber Inc., a company it has been investing in since 2017. This provides Aurora with a high-volume supply of raw hemp from which it can extract cannabidiol for use in a wide range of products. The company is also working to raise the profile of hemp and find new ways to use the it. At least part of these efforts are being accomplished through a partnership with mixed martial arts company UFC. Aurora’s products and discoveries are designed to be used to help UFC athletes manage pain relief, tackle muscle strains, and enjoy the rest and relaxation they need between fights. As well as drawing attention to Aurora and hemp, the collaboration may prove invaluable insight into what CBD can do for professional athletes.

A pioneer in the use of cannabinoids, Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is a company with a heavy focus on research, contributing to studies around the world. The company has recently gained permission from the U.S. government to import CBD to the states for clinical trials at the NYU School of Medicine. These studies will explore the effectiveness of CBD in treating patients suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and AUD with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

While regions such as Kentucky are seeing a hemp boom, others have yet to see such growth and remain underserved for CBD products. Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE: CURA) is focused on these areas, taking the opportunity provided by unmet demand. States such as Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York have limited licensing and large populations, making them ideal settings for this strategy. Curaleaf is about to open its 26th dispensary in Florida.

Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is working to strengthen its position in the hemp market through the recently completed acquisition of four subsidiaries of the Redwood Holding Group. This adds a range of hemp-derived consumer products to Cronos’s lines, giving it more prominence in the market.

The hemp boom isn’t limited to Kentucky, but with growing political and corporate support, the state appears set to return to its former place as the U.S. hemp leader.

For more information on Sugarmade, visit Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD)

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Technological Innovation Pushes Bounds of Edible Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A desire to move away from smoking may be fueling growth in the edible cannabis products.

Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) (SRUTF Profile) is developing new technology to manufacture cannabis edibles and to accurately measure their active ingredients. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has created a bold new technology to make cannabis’ active ingredients more palatable and absorbable. BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) is producing white-label products, giving other brands access to the market. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE: HEXO) is meeting its regulatory needs by acquiring other licensed cannabis producers and processors. Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSX.V: VGW) (OTCQX: VGWCF) has created a large and growing extraction and testing facility.

  • Cannabis in food and drink offers both health and social advantages over smoking.
  • The market’s growth depends upon meeting the standards of regulators.
  • Market growth is driving innovation not just in the production of edible cannabis but also in the technology to measure contents.

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Expanding the Bounds of Cannabis

As the legal boundaries of the North American cannabis industry expand, businesses are looking for ways to make the most of their products and reach the widest possible market. This quest has led to a growing shift in focus away from smoking, which is accompanied by significant health concerns and social challenges. Instead, companies are increasingly focused on alternatives such as edible cannabis products.

The growing demand presents challenges. One of the most obvious is developing the technology to effectively extract the active ingredients in cannabis and incorporate them into foods, drinks, vaping oils and other products. In addition, meeting regulatory standards is also a factor, as authorities move to set standards for a newly legalized industry. Meeting such standards means improving control over products, which in turn means improving measurement systems. And that means developing the technology to do the measuring.

The Advantages of Edible Cannabis

Edibles are quickly becoming an important focus for the cannabis market. Some companies are offering edibles, including beverages, as part of a wider product line, creating cannabis-infused drinks alongside wider beverage lines or more diverse cannabis products. Other companies have narrowed their focus to either cannabis edibles or cannabis-infused drinks. For Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G), the focus is on supplying water-soluble cannabis solutions and bionatural oils to be used in the beverages and consumables market.

The shift toward edibles is a direct response to the decrease in smoking. Cannabis legalization has arrived just as tobacco smoking is seeing a steep decline. Both the percentage of people who smoke and the number of cigarettes they consume each day are going down. Many people who are interested in cannabis, whether for medical or recreational reasons, don’t want to take up smoking. If the cannabis industry is to grow, it appears the most effective way may be to find other ways to reach these potential consumers.

Beverages may be one of the most promising ways to replace smoking as the leading form of cannabis consumption; this trend should provide growing business opportunities for companies such as Sproutly. Cannabis-infused beverages allow consumers to choose between alcohol and cannabis on a night out, with users of each able to enjoy the same social setting together.

The downside of this choice is that ingested cannabis typically takes longer to kick in than either alcohol or smoking, disrupting the social dynamic. Sproutly is working to solve this problem with its innovative Infuz2O technology, which provides faster delivery of the active ingredients in ingested cannabis. For both medical users looking for fast relief and recreational users looking to keep pace with their companions, it’s a potentially valuable step.

Cannabis Regulation and Measurement

Cannabis edibles don’t automatically become legal just because cannabis itself has. For example, a delay was written into Canada’s legalization legislation to give time to prepare regulations for ingestible cannabis products such as those Sproutly supports.

These regulations, like those around smokable cannabis, are created with good reason. Governments need to be able to establish standards for recreational drugs to minimize the risk of harm both to consumers and to others who may be affected by those consuming the products.

One form of regulation that appears certain to make its way from alcohol to cannabis is the need to measure and state the strength of consumer products. Two decades of development mean that the methods for these measurements are fairly well established for smokable cannabis, but ingestible cannabis products raise new challenges — ones that Sproutly subsidiary Infusion Biosciences Inc. is addressing.

The methods currently used for the detection and quantitation of cannabinoids were designed for isolated oils. That means they are unable to accurately and reliably measure cannabinoid contents in finished edible and beverage products, which are significantly more complicated. But under the leadership of Sproutly’s chief science officer, Dr. Arup Sen, Infusion Biosciences has developed analytical methods that measure the cannabinoid molecules in water-soluble and oil preparations created using Sproutly’s APP technology. This development marks a significant step toward accurately testing and labeling the content of cannabis ingestibles.

“The ability to test for cannabinoids in water formulations has been unreliable for cannabis beverages globally due to the existing testing standards and practices,” said Sen. “With ever-increasing food-safety standards that need to be met for cannabis beverage and edible products, the completion of our research and the Developed Analytics are significant milestones in the commercialization of APP Technology; this is another step forward towards reliable and accurate testing for ingestible cannabis products.”

Innovating on All Levels

To successfully develop the market for ingestibles, cannabis companies need to be innovating on every level, from the extraction of active ingredients to their measurement, to the recipes for active foods and drinks. Even the way that cannabis is marketed is going to change as its place in people’s lives changes.

Although it’s unlikely that any company will attack this from every angle, it’s a good sign for the market that so many are taking on multiple interlinked issues at once. This is visible in Sproutly’s approach, with the creation of new technology to both create and measure ingestibles.

Infuz2O is the centerpiece of Sproutly’s work. A water-soluble cannabis liquid that moves away from the need for emulsification or encapsulation, Infuz2O allows the delivery of a precisely measured dose of active ingredients from cannabis in an odorless and easy-to-handle form. The effects of the cannabis are felt within five minutes and wear off within 90 minutes, bringing the experience closer to that of alcohol. This delivery method could make it easier to manage for consumers who are new to cannabis or who want to consume their drinks alongside alcohol drinkers, both important pieces for the beverage market.

By developing Infuz2O alongside its testing technology, Sproutly has given itself a way to test the reliability of its product as well as a product to test the measurements on. The move appears to be both a logical and efficient strategy.

Beyond Weed

Cannabis is moving beyond its old image, where “weed” was a fitting label for something that spread where it wasn’t permitted — something primitively grown and furtively consumed. A plethora of companies are now working to develop sophisticated products for a more sophisticated — and legal — market.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is another innovator in the field of delivery methods. The company’s DehydraTECH(TM) technology uses fatty acids to make cannabinoids both more palatable and easier for the body to absorb. This increases the efficiency of cannabis products as well as removing a challenge to the flavor of ingestibles. Like Sproutly, LXRP is working in close cooperation with the authorities to improve the measurement and understanding of cannabinoids through groundbreaking research with the National Research Council of Canada.

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTC: BVNNF) is innovating within the industry by importing a business model that has seen little use in cannabis — white-label products. BevCanna researches, packages and produces cannabis-infused beverages to appear under the branding of other companies. The approach keeps the company itself out of the public eye while allowing its clients easy access to this new market without having to develop extensive in-house expertise.

Licensing is an essential part of the cannabis regulatory process. Consequently, companies are moving to acquire more licenses to produce and sell cannabinoids. Some are doing this primarily through their own applications, but others, such as HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE: HEXO), have been using acquisitions to build up its businesses. A medical cannabis provider that entered the recreational market last year, HEXO has acquired Newstrike, the parent company of Up Cannabis Inc., a licensed producer and distributor. This acquisition should give HEXO a bigger footprint within the profitable Canadian cannabis market, where unmet demand continues to offer great profit potential.

As a growing number of farmers start cultivating cannabis, somebody needs to provide the extraction and testing services to turn the crops into ingredients for ingestibles. Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSX.V: VGW) (OTCQX: VGWCF) provides extraction and testing services. The company uses a variety of extraction methods to obtain the active ingredients from cannabis crops, producing extracts ideally suited for the products they will be used in. This summer, Valens announced that its extraction capacity had reached 425,000 kg per year, with plans to reach more than a million kilograms.

As the cannabis market shifts towards edible products, extraction and testing work, along with the innovative technology driving it, may become a linchpin of the cannabis economy.

For more information on Sproutly Canada, visit Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G)

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420 with CNW – The Benefits of Marijuana During Breast Cancer Treatment

As reputable entities like the American Cancer Society (ACS) start talking about what marijuana can do for patients who are struggling with different cancers, you may be wondering how exactly this plant may be beneficial to someone with breast cancer. Here are some of the ways in which marijuana can help as someone undergoes cancer treatment.

Dealing with Anxiety

For most people, anxiety goes up the moment they are given a cancer diagnosis. This tension and uncertainty can take a huge toll mentally and physically before the first round of treatment is even given. Research indicates that marijuana is very good at helping people to deal with a wide scope of anxiety disorders, so breast cancer patients can enjoy this benefit too.

Pain Management

Pain is one of the direct effects associated with cancer. This pain can be at injection sites or after one has undergone surgery. One of the effects of marijuana that the scientific community almost agrees upon is the pain-killing effects of the substance. Breast cancer sufferers can therefore use marijuana to deal with the pain that they live with on a daily basis.

Nausea

The ACS refers to a study that was done and found that people who smoked marijuana suffered fewer episodes of vomiting and nausea triggered by chemotherapy. Breast cancer sufferers can also get relief from nausea while they undergo breast cancer treatment, especially chemotherapy. Chemo is so widely disliked because of the way it makes patients to feel nauseous, so if marijuana can help, then the treatment will be more tolerable.

Insomnia

Many cancer patients develop insomnia for a variety of reasons, such as the anxiety that comes with knowing that one has cancer. The chronic pain associated with cancer can also trigger insomnia. A large study done to investigate how marijuana helps with this condition found that insomnia reduced in most patients within 30 days of starting to use the substance. The overall quality of sleep also improved remarkably, so breast cancer patients would also enjoy these benefits if they started using marijuana judiciously.

Tumor Suppression

Recent research has also revealed that marijuana isn’t just good at alleviating many of the symptoms associated with cancer, but the substance can also have a beneficial effect on the tumors themselves. Cannabinoids were found to suppress the growth of breast cancer tumors in patients with advanced forms of the disease, but there are indications that these cannabinoids could also help those with the earlier stages of breast cancer.

It is hard to find one plant that can have such wide-ranging benefits for people suffering from various forms of cancer, but marijuana seems to do all this work effortlessly. Analysts believe sector actors like Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) and Hemptown USA are constantly awed by the new reports of what else this versatile plant can do for human health.

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420 with CNW – One Month In, Medical Marijuana is Doing Wonders for Louisiana Patients

Medical marijuana started being available to certified patients in Louisiana on August 6 and despite a stuttering start, patients are largely happy with what transformations they have experienced after using medical cannabis for their conditions.

Alex Domino, aged 70, was the first patient to buy medical marijuana when it became legal in the state. He says that while he didn’t have any specific expectations of how medical marijuana would change his life, he now admits that the products have transformed his outlook on life.

Domino is a colon cancer survivor who has had to deal with insomnia and anxiety, a direct result of the cancer and the conventional treatment he received for it.

These symptoms made him to go online in search for a solution that would give him some relief, and that was how he was accidentally drawn into the world of medical marijuana. Today, he wakes up refreshed after the medicine helped him to get some sleep.

Domino is one of the more than 1,500 patients who have so far used medical marijuana in Louisiana from the time it became commercially available in the state early in August. The only active medical marijuana grower in Louisiana estimates that close to 5,000 people have visited a licensed facility to find out whether marijuana can help with their condition.

Dr. Victor Chou, the first medical marijuana doctor in Baton Rouge, has about 600 patients. He says that from this number, eight in ten report that they have experienced positive benefits after using medical marijuana.

The doctor has had to shift to larger premises and rig them out with bigger cabinets in order to cope with the increasing demand from patients.

He says that the positive reports from patients not only make him validated in his belief in the efficacy of medical marijuana, but he is also very happy that so many patients have a chance to hope again after getting some relief from their symptoms once they started using medical marijuana.

He hopes that since medical marijuana is now legally available, more products will become available and the prices will start to come down so that even those patients who couldn’t try the products because of the current price can afford them.

As for the 20 percent patients who report that they haven’t benefited from the medical cannabis products they tried, Dr. Chou says that it is normal that some people will not respond to a certain medicine due to the differences between how our bodies respond to the substances that we provide them with. This is similar to what is seen in conventional medicine, and that is why a prescription can be changed if the current one isn’t triggering the desired outcomes in a patient.

As for Alex Domino, he feels that he can live to be 106 now that he feels so calm. He encourages other patients to give medical marijuana a try, and this seems to auger well for the entire industry in the state.

Industry watchers think that marijuana industry players like Grapefruit Boulevard Investments Inc. (OTCQB: IGNG) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) are glad to see Louisiana patients accessing medical marijuana and benefitting from it.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Willow Biosciences Inc. (CSE: WLLW) Highlighted in Comprehensive Research Report

Willow Biosciences (CSE: WLLW), a leading developer of biosynthetic production systems for high-value, plant-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) and intermediates, was recently covered in a research report by Eight Capital. Per the report, Eight Capital issued a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of $4.50 for WLLW, determined in part by Willow’s chosen method of cannabinoid production, biosynthesis, which holds the potential to disrupt the industry. The report also detailed upcoming catalysts for the company, including the potential formation of partnerships and agreements; quantitative milestones demonstrating increased throughput of the company’s proprietary yeast strains; planned uplisting to the Toronto Stock Exchange; and securing intellectual property (“IP”) assets. For detailed information regarding the research report, contact Info@WillowBio.com.

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Willow is a Canadian biotechnology company based in Calgary, Alberta, that produces high purity, plant-derived compounds that provide building blocks for the global pharmaceutical, health and wellness, and consumer packaged goods industries. Willow’s current focus is in the production of cannabinoids for the treatment for pain, anxiety, obesity, brain disorders, among other significant indications. Willow’s science team has a proven track record of developing manufacturing technologies for high purity compounds in pain and cancer treatments. Willow’s manufacturing process creates a consistent, scalable and sustainable product that allows for the discovery and development of new life changing drugs.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Launches Advanced iPower Cultivation Equipment on Amazon.com

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD), a leading supplier of hydroponics and cultivation equipment and resources, this morning announced its new line of “iPower” branded inline duct ventilation fans. The advanced equipment for indoor and hydroponic cultivators is designed for durability, high-performance and affordability is now available for immediate purchase on the company’s website at ZenHydro.com and on Amazon.com. “Indoor and greenhouse cultivation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, helping both hobbyists and commercial cultivators maximize output regardless of seasonality or weather conditions,” Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade, said in the news release. “This sophistication, along with expanding mainstream interest in products derived from hemp and hemp-related crops in North America, has driven increasing interest in both indoor and hydroponics cultivation, which has helped to foster booming demand for related equipment. We have positioned Sugarmade as a leading supplier of superior quality equipment catering to that boom. And our new line of iPower inline fans represents the latest example of our commitment to that standard and strategy.”

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iPower is a leading manufacturer of grow light systems; supplying gardeners, worldwide, for over a decade.  The product lines use the transformative power of light to make gardening more efficient and productive. In addition to HPS/MH and Ceramic MH technology, iPower product offer digital ballasts, fluorescent, and LED lighting systems. Sugarmade Inc. is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sugarmade.com.

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CBDNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Appoints Head of New Sales Division to Sharpen Focus on CBD for Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical-Grade Products

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) today announced that it has established a new sales division to sharpen its focus on CBD for therapeutic and pharmaceutical-grade products. Leading the division will be Erika Franck, who has more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals and orthopedics industry and has recently served as the company’s clinical and therapeutics sales director. “We are pleased to have Erika’s leadership in this important vertical segment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team that will be invaluable as we pursue opportunities through this exciting new sales channel,” ETST President, Director and Chairman Nickolas S. Tabraue said in the news release. “We pride ourselves on hiring the very best and brightest, and Erika certainly fits that criteria.”

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Earth Science Tech, Inc. offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma; in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EarthScienceTech.com

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL) Acquires Cultivation, Fulfillment and Production Facility, Expands Arizona Footprint

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: A2PL), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, today announced the closing of its acquisition of a 44,000 square foot cultivation, production and fulfillment facility located in Camp Verde, Arizona near Phoenix. This is the company’s second announced acquisition in the state of Arizona following its definitive agreement to acquire a licensed medical marijuana business including a Phoenix dispensary. “We are excited to progress on our growth strategy in Arizona with the purchase of the Camp Verde facility in keeping with  our mission to expand cultivation and production operations into next year, ” Nabis CEO and Director Shay Shnet said in the news release. “Our new hub, strategically located in the Southwest, will be designed with the highest standards in mind keeping production best practices as our mission. With the closing of this investment, we continue to work on expanding our footprint across U.S. limited license states as part of our U.S. cannabis strategy.”

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Nabis Holdings is a Canadian investment issuer that invests in high-quality, cash-flowing assets across multiple industries, including real property, securities, cryptocurrency, and all aspects of the U.S. and international cannabis sector. Led by two of the co-founders of MPX Bioceutical, one of the largest takeovers in the U.S. cannabis space to date, the company has a proven track record in emerging markets to create significant shareholder value. The company is focused on investing across the entire vertically integrated aspects of the space with a focus on revenue generation, EBITDA and growth. For more information, please visit www.NabisHoldings.com.

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HempNewsBreaks – HempFusion® Launches New Line of Terpene-Infused Full Spectrum CBD Topicals

HempFusion®, a leading Hemp/CBD company in the United States with distribution of its family of brands to over 3,400 retailers across 47 states, today announced the launch of its new line of all-natural topical formulations. According to the update, the products feature plant-based terpenes infused with HempFusion’s unique full-spectrum hemp CBD extract and can be applied directly to the skin for quick and easy support. “Our product development team led by naturopathic doctor and Company President, Jason Mitchell N.D., continues to create best in class full-spectrum CBD products and we look forward to releasing more SKUs focused on consumer needs in the coming months,” Ian deQueiroz, co-founder and CEO of HempFusion®, said in the news release. “Additional products not only benefit consumers but also help the Company expand its potential retail distribution channels with big box grocery stores, pharmacies and national and independent retailers.”

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HempFusion is a premium hemp-based cannabidiol (“CBD”) wellness company with distribution of its family of brands to over 3,400 retailers across 47 US states. The company is engaged in the advancement of therapeutic benefits of industrial hemp extract while maintaining the highest level of compliance in the industry. HempFusion’s wide variety of 25+ full spectrum CBD products are sourced from only the highest quality phytocompounds manufactured under the strictest cGMP standards to achieve maximum efficacy and safety. HempFusion’s primary focus is formulating and marketing premium consumer-specific product lines with various delivery methods, across multiple distribution platforms. The company’s products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex(TM) and are available through independently owned and national chain health food stores, or by visiting www.HempFusion.com.

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CBDNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Announces Intention to Enforce and Monetize U.S. Utility Patent for Electronic Cigarette

Innovative technology holding company VPR Brands (OTCQB: VPRB) this morning announced that it intends to create and execute a monetization and infringement enforcement plan for the company’s electronic cigarette utility patent US 8205622. According to the update, VPR Brands is conducting an investigation to determine whether its intellectual property is being infringed, as well as exploring legal options and strategies related to prosecuting infringers and pursuing available remedies. “The surge of the vaping category for nicotine, cannabis and CBD in the last few years has reached billions of dollars in sales. That has created opportunities for our patented auto-draw technology, which we believe is now preferred by many, if not most consumers for pod systems and cigalikes,” VPR Brands CEO Kevin Frija said in the news release. “We believe this is an opportune time to consider licensing, enforcement or potentially a sale of our intellectual property to one of the larger players in the space who may then be in a better position to snub out many of the counterfeit or black market vapes.”

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VPR Brands is a technology company whose assets include issued U.S. and Chinese patents for atomization-related products including technology for medical-marijuana vaporizers and electronic-cigarette products and components. The company is also engaged in product development for the vapor or vaping market including e-liquids. Vaporizers and electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are devices that deliver nicotine and/or cannabis through atomization or vaping without smoke and other chemical constituents typically found in traditional products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VPRBrands.com.

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