Posts Tagged ‘Hemp’
PrimeMybody’s Mission to Revolutionize the Hemp Oil Industry
Cannabis & Tech Today recently conducted an interview with PrimeMyBody CEO Paul Rogers to learn more about hemp and how the company is working toward creating a more sustainable industry. To learn more about the science behind their innovations, Cannabis & Tech Today also spoke with PrimeMyBody’s Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Cheng Ruan to discover how their studies…
Read MoreDSA Seeks Clarity from FDA on CBD Products
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) has sent a memo to member companies stating that clarity is needed from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the sale of cannabinoid (CBD) products. The clarification concerns the FDA’s statement after passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that while the farming of hemp is legal, the use of…
Read MoreJanne Heimonen Appointed Managing Director of Kannaway European Division
Medical Marijuana, Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary Kannaway® has appointed Janne Heimonen as managing director of its European Division. Kannaway currently ships products to many countries within the European Union. The company is working to expand access to CBD and hemp throughout Europe. “Kannaway is fortunate that Janne joined our team last year, and we’re excited to…
Read MoreYoungevity Inks $11 Million Supply Contract for CBD Isolate Powder
Youngevity International, Inc. announced that it executed a one-year Supply and Processing Agreement to produce 99 percent pure CBD Isolate. The agreement will be fulfilled by Youngevity’s wholly owned subsidiary Khrysos Industries, which Youngevity formed in February after completing the acquisition of Khrysos Global, a manufacturer of hemp-based CBD extraction equipment. Shipping under the contract is expected to…
Read MoreCBD Direct Sellers Highlighted in Chicago Tribune Story
A recent story by the Chicago Tribune noted two direct selling companies—Hempworx and Zilis—that are giving moms new side hustles selling CBD oil. According to the article, CBD oil is the latest in a string of products that women, many of them mothers, are selling and recruiting others to sell. In the U.S., the availability of CBD products grew by…
Read MoreNFL Veteran Bryan Barker Joins Kannaway Sports Team
Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) has announced that NFL veteran Bryan Barker has become a spokesperson for its subsidiary Kannaway®. “We believe that our partnership with Bryan Barker will help us spread awareness about the wellness benefits of CBD,” said Kannaway CEO Blake Schroeder. “We look forward to sharing his story and hopefully encouraging others to consider including CBD in their lives.” Barker is a…
Read MoreCEOs of Medical Marijuana, Inc., Kannaway to Speak at CBD Symposium
Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus and Kannaway® CEO Blake Schroeder will speak at the CBD Symposium to be held Jan. 30 in Anaheim, California. The symposium, which will take place at the Anaheim Marriott 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, is an invite-only event that will focus on direct selling market opportunities, as well as the many recent groundbreaking scientific advances of…
Read MoreTouchstone Essentials Expands CBD Oil Line
Touchstone Essentials announced it has expanded its CBD oil line with the launch of Calm Advanced+ Hemp Oil, a 1500 mg, full-spectrum, CBD-rich hemp oil. “Research suggests that cannabinoids, especially cannabidiol (CBD), has a range of benefits from calming temporary inflammation to easing the effects of everyday stress and more,” said Touchstone Essentials founder and…
Read MoreHemp Legalized. Now What?
On December 20th, President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, So what does it mean for direct sellers eyeing the revenue potential of the cannabis market? The bill: Legalizes the production of industrial hemp. Puts the production of industrial hemp, now considered an agricultural product, under the supervision of the Agriculture Department. Removes CBD—the non-psychoactive compound found in hemp—from…
Read MoreForeverGreen to Unveil CBD Products
ForeverGreen™ Worldwide Corporation (OTCQB: FVRG) announced that it is currently formulating a line of products utilizing cannabidiol, or CBD. The Lindon, Utah-based direct marketing company stated it has had on-going discussions about using CBD in some of its top-selling products. Given the growing awareness of the potential health benefits of CBD, ForeverGreen, which has incorporated CBD…
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