• The e-commerce platform will incorporate Pacific Software’s Agri-Blockchain technology, as well as IoT solutions to increase transparency and safety
• In its annual letter to shareholders, Pacific Software outlined a number of additional financial and company development goals accomplished throughout 2018
• Based on its rapid growth, the company expects to maintain the speed of development through 2019 and to implement a business plan focused on further expansion

Business development technology innovator Pacific Software Inc. (OTC: PFSF) anticipates the launch of its cross-border Brazil-China ecommerce trade platform in Q1 2019, as the company announced in a recently-issued shareholder letter (http://ibn.fm/0At7w). The letter outlines the company’s biggest accomplishments and milestones in 2018. It also sheds some light on future goals and anticipated developments for 2019.

The e-commerce platform is currently in the process of being developed. It will be a digital, blockchain-supported e-commerce website that will link Brazilian agricultural suppliers to China. Pacific Software’s Agri-Blockchain technology will be incorporated to increase the transparency of transactions and guarantee trust in the origin, quality and safety of products.

Additionally, Pacific Software is working toward the integration of Internet of Things (“IoT”) solutions with the platform. Such capabilities are expected to enable the extraction of data derived from Internet-connected devices like barcode readers. This way, the e-commerce platform will accumulate valuable product data to ensure effective supply chain management.

The annual shareholder letter also highlighted the key Pacific Software milestones of 2018. During the year, the company opened an office in Hong Kong and incorporated HyperSoft Ventures as a wholly owned subsidiary. The subsidiary may host the B2B cross border e-commerce platform and procure clients as an application service provider.

An audited financial statement was completed in 2018, as the company’s also considering an uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market or other stock trading platforms. The company’s revenue model has manifested in the form of a monthly subscriber fee for basic functionality, higher fees for premium functionality, variable fees for marketing tools, revenue sharing with platform partners and transaction fees for collective product orders.

As far as 2018 accomplishments go, Pacific Software also announced that it has completed the development of e-commerce platform solutions and features for the company’s subscribers. Some of these features include smart contracts, digital marketing, customs levies, search/match applications, blockchain solutions, advertising and more.

The shareholder letter concluded with a brief statement outlining plans for 2019 and beyond, underlining Pacific Software’s commitment to work hard as to maintain the rapid pace of development from 2018. The business plan provides for further expansion into the commercial markets of Brazil and China with product, business and staffing development.

Pacific Software is an emerging development technology corporation that focuses on investments, mergers and acquisitions of software-based technological solutions and platforms. The company boasts a major strength in terms of B2B and B2C e-commerce blockchain solutions development – its utilization of the IBM Hyperledger Blockchain Backend as a Service (“BaaS”) infrastructure. The Pacific Software trade platforms is expected to improve product traceability and digitize the trade process.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacificSoftwareInc.com

• President of ETST’s partner for the manufacturing of Hygee attended fair with Quebec delegation
• Launch of Hygee, which tests women for sexually transmitted infections, is expected in first half of this year
• ETST recently launched an international marketing campaign for the device

Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company that markets and develops hemp cannabinoid products, plans to introduce its Hygee medical testing kit in the first half of this year. As part of that strategy, the company showed Hygee at Arab Health 2019, the largest annual medical trade fair in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region (http://ibn.fm/KMW9t).

ETST has formed a strategic partnership for Hygee’s manufacture with Dermagate, a company that specializes in the production of dermatology and wound-care products. Gaétan Houle, president of Dermagate, represented ETST at Arab Health 2019 and was accompanied by an eight-company delegation organized by the Quebec Minister of the Economy and Innovation. Houle was also scheduled to attend a reception at the Canadian Consulate and meet with other Canadian trade ministers based in MENA countries.

Hygee is a medical self-sampling kit designed for women to use in the detection of STIs, starting with chlamydia. Dr. Michel Aubé, ETST’s CEO and chief science officer, said in a news release that the company’s goal at the show was to make key business contacts and connect to the MENA region’s health care industry and market.

In a news release, Houle said, “As previously announced, Hygee is on its way to being certified ISO-13485, and soon after, it will be licensed by the U.S. FDA and Health Canada. Moreover, ETST will apply for licensing Hygee in at least five other countries. This is notable, as many of North America’s largest medical device companies will attend Arab Health 2019, as will manufacturers and distributors from around the world.” An estimated 4,000 companies from 66 countries were scheduled to attend the fair, showing products and services to more than 84,000 visitors and nearly 6,000 dignitaries.

Based in Doral, Florida, ETST produces and sells CBD products, as well as dietary supplements for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields. The company is focused on the cannabidiol, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, as well as the development, through subsidiaries, of medical devices and research. ETST’s goal is to become a world leader in the CBD space.

ETST holds several wholly owned subsidiaries. Cannabis Therapeutics is an emerging biotechnology company. KannaBidioiD manufactures and distributes in the recreational sector. Earth Science Foundation Inc. is becoming a nonprofit and accepts grants and donations to conduct studies. Earth Science Pharmaceutical develops medical diagnostic tools and vaccines, while Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. provides ETST with access to government grants.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EarthScienceTech.com

• 5G network services have been tested in the United States, with rollout anticipated by next year
• The 5G networks are expected to boost speeds another 2,000 percent beyond current 4G LTE standards
• Spectrum Global Solutions provides end-to-end network services for the telecommunications giants leading the 5G charge, as well as large “aggregators”
• SGSI anticipates that $150 billion to $200 billion will be spent on network deployment services alone “over the next couple of years”

The world has heard the first shot heralding the coming mobile technology revolution that will sweep in 5G network speeds and a host of new Internet of Things (“IoT”) capabilities, and telecommunications network end-to-end service provider Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. (OTCQB: SGSI) is gaining attention as the echo reverberates throughout the industry.

“The larger companies that may need our services find us attractive because, one, we’ve got an excellent safety record — actually a 100 percent safety record,” SGSI President Keith Hayter told The RedChip Money Report during an interview last month (http://ibn.fm/K5Qtf). “We have national engineering licenses throughout the U.S., Canada and into the Caribbean. We’re able to provide that comprehensive set of services so it’s a one-source engagement with our customers that mitigates the need to hire multiple contractors to perform multiple services — not just across the nation, but they may only need them in specific locations.”

Spectrum Global Solutions lists some 200 clients ranging from multinational telecommunications giants such as Sprint, AT&T and Verizon to large infrastructure “aggregators” such as Crown Castle, ExteNet Systems and Uniti Fiber, providing services “for the installation, construction and maintenance of next-generation infrastructure for telecommunication networks,” Hayter said.

The company’s third quarter report noted a 300 percent year-over-year increase in revenues and a 200 percent quarterly increase in net income, and SGSI expects the forecast to remain robust as businesses and consumers alike clamor for 5G capability as the large carriers begin to roll out new infrastructure.

“The market opportunity is immense,” Hayter continued. “Over $1.5 trillion is going to be spent on telecommunications. For deployment services, which is where we primarily fit in and get our revenue streams from, from $150 (billion) to $200 billion will be spent over the next couple of years.”

AT&T and Verizon are racing to establish 5G service in the United States and gain consumers’ attention. AT&T’s introduction of a “5G E” icon on mobile phones has been widely mocked because of its apparent deception in convincing consumers that they already have 5G service speeds (http://ibn.fm/ybDe9), but the company defends its “5G Evolution” promotion as a means of informing mobile users if they are located in the 400-and-counting markets where 5G service is expected to go live next year.

AT&T tested its 5G network in a dozen cities around the country late last year, and Verizon announced that it was introducing a limited home broadband service with 5G speeds in a handful of other markets (http://ibn.fm/Fd616). In the United Kingdom, a telecommunications partnership is working on a test to broadcast 5G service to rural areas that might otherwise get bypassed by the revolutionary tech. The “5G RuralFirst” initiative is planning to test uniquely rural-focused uses of 5G, such as a test of IoT-enabled autonomous tractors that can run at all hours of the day, as well as distance monitoring of a salmon fishery (http://ibn.fm/DY4dV).

While no 5G-enabled consumer devices have hit the market yet, smartphone makers wait with anticipation for the rollout of new product lines, and media outlets build expectations for services offering 20-times faster data transmission speed than the current 4G LTE network, as well as better support for artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SpectrumGlobalSolutions.com

• The company has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of agents that will be engaged in the private placement sale; the syndicate is led by Canaccord Genuity Corp.
• A single unit is comprised of one C$1,000 unsecured note that accrues annual interest and 77 common share purchase warrants of Plus Products
• The proceeds will be used for working capital and other corporate purposes

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF), a leading branded products manufacturer, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of agents concerning the private placement of unsecured convertible note units, according to a company news release (http://ibn.fm/A29FJ).

The agents, led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. (TSX: CF), have been engaged by Plus Products to sell unsecured convertible note units of up to C$20 million on a private placement basis. Each unit of the company is offered at a price of C$1,000.

A single unit is comprised of one C$1,000 principal amount unsecured note. The note accrues annual interest of eight percent, payable semi-annually in arrears until maturity. Each convertible note will have a maturity date of 24 months from the closing date of the offering. The unit also includes 77 common share purchase warrants of Plus Products.

Every note is convertible into common Plus Products capital shares. The price per conversion share is $6.50 commencing on the date set at exactly one year after the issuance of the note.

The principal amount of the convertible note may be turned into conversion shares at a price equal to the greater of either 95 percent of the volume weighted average price for the Plus Products common shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange for the 30-day period right before the conversion date or the conversion price.

Each note will be convertible in tranches that are defined as: one tranche of 33.3 percent starting on the 12-month anniversary of the offering date; a second tranche of 33.3 percent commencing on the 18-month anniversary of the offering date and a final tranche of 33.3 percent that starts at the 24-month anniversary.

Each warrant enables its holder to acquire one common share of Plus Products capital. The exercise price is set at $8 per warrant for a period of five years commencing at the date of the offering. When exercised within the first year, the underlying shares will be subject to a contractual hold of 365 days.

The convertible notes will be unsecured Plus Products obligations. The syndicate of agents has been granted an option to purchase an additional 3,000 convertible note units at any time in the 48 hours before the offering date. These additional convertible note units represent 15 percent of the gross proceeds.

The offering’s closing date is anticipated on February 19, 2019.

All proceeds from the offering will be used for the generation of Plus Products working capital, as well as for additional corporate purposes.

Plus Products is one of the leading edibles brands in California, where it ranked as the number one edibles branch in Q3 2018 (http://ibn.fm/CN0Em). The company’s product rage consists of cannabis-infused edibles that sell on both the regulated medicinal and adult-use recreational markets. Plus Products is currently one of the fastest-growing edible companies in the Golden State.

The company aims to make cannabis approachable and safe by focusing on manufacturing high-quality products and continuing to pursue innovation in the cannabis-infused edibles niche.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PlusProducts.com

• Pacific Software is working to facilitate trade between China and Brazil, breaking new ground for the two largest countries on their respective continents
• A newly-announced partnership with a Brazilian trade organization in the Amazon region state of Rondônia is expected to provide an international network for businesses there
• The company’s BOAPIN e-commerce platform is on pace to be completed within the coming weeks, providing a blockchain-based supply management utility
• Pacific Software’s portal and trade platform will also create solutions for smart contracts, digital marketing and digital finance needs

Emerging technology development company Pacific Software Inc. (OTC: PFSF) is building a framework to enhance international trade for South American businesses, beginning in the Amazonian interior of the continent with a newly-announced partnership that will promote ties between a Brazilian trade organization’s members and Chinese markets (http://ibn.fm/fGVMc).

The agreement will allow the 7,500-plus members of the Federation of the Industries of the State of Rondônia (“FIERO”) to enlist as subscribers to Pacific Software’s in-development BOAPIN platform, a cross-border, multifaceted, B2B and B2C e-commerce resource designed to improve the standards of international commodities trade. In the case of the import/export market between Brazil and China, the platform is helping to establish a ‘Digital Silk Road’ connecting producers and buyers, particularly for agricultural commodities.

The global agriculture industry is increasingly becoming the focus of some market uneasiness, as scientists and consumers alike express fears about land use policies, environmental impacts and population health crises. One world policy researcher referred to current industrial practices as “unsustainable” (http://ibn.fm/zAWFN), while, in Germany, a large group of protesters from diverse parts of the country recently used an international agricultural fair to voice their concerns about large-scale farming (http://ibn.fm/3ciSN) and imbalances hindering smaller growers’ operations. Technological innovations have become critical to responding to the global challenges people face (http://ibn.fm/LYfGY), and the trend has created a market space for businesses such as Pacific Software Inc.

Pacific Software’s focus on developing an e-commerce platform to improve the standards of international commodities trade is expected to create an unprecedented best practices potential. In the process, the company is making it easier for producers of differing sizes within the largest countries on their respective continents to compete for space based on the quality of their products and their processes (http://ibn.fm/yIJIy), using smart contract technology to improve product certification, market data analysis, commodities searches and cross-border payment avenues.

China has been the world’s leading trading nation for much of the past decade, surpassing the United States in many quarters (http://ibn.fm/Kvkng). In 2016, China exported $2.3 trillion worth of commodities and imported $1.2 trillion. The country’s gross domestic product that year was $11.2 trillion, and its GDP per capita was $15,500 (http://ibn.fm/b1sig). The European Union, Asian nations and the United States have been China’s primary trade partners, but the United States has created new hurdles for its trade relationship with China during the last couple of years, and Pacific Software’s role in boosting Brazilian trade could be just the beginning of a sea change for multiple South American nations.

In July, Pacific Software signed a letter of intent with the governor’s office of Rondônia, declaring a mutual interest in promoting exporters to China (http://ibn.fm/mHAZf). The FIERO subscription agreement, announced on January 29, provides “opportunities and functionalities not readily available with current supply chain solutions” for the Brazilian agricultural businesses, and BOAPIN’s China-based social marketing program will strengthen the branding of goods from Rondônia by streamlining information shared through international trade.

“We are pleased to partner with Pacific Software and leverage its trade portal BOAPIN.com to promote regional business of Rondônia,” FIERO Chairman Marcelo Thomé da Silva de Almeida stated in a news release. “Together we aim to further the reach of the great products from our region.”

The BOAPIN platform is set for launch during the first quarter of this year, and the service’s website is currently under development (http://ibn.fm/qjWt9), according to PFSF. The platform will store product information digitally while ensuring tracking and recording capabilities through the Internet of Things. IBM’s Hyperledger Blockchain Backend as a Service (“BaaS”) infrastructure provides the technological power behind BOAPIN.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacificSoftwareInc.com

• NUGS to benefit from approximately 40 commercial cannabis licenses throughout California
• Company signed letter of intent to partner with a Santa Barbara County grow operation with cultivation sites that are expected to be a critical component of each brand’s supply chain

Drive 400 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles anytime soon, and you may be passing through Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) land. The Golden State incubator and brand builder is set to benefit from a large batch of licenses awarded in cannabis-friendly communities along the stretch. Recently, NUGS announced that it had signed a letter of intent to partner with a Santa Barbara County grow operation that holds approximately 40 commercial cannabis licenses from the County of Santa Barbara, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch and the CalCannabis Cultivation (http://ibn.fm/b28rQ). This impending deal signals NUGS’ commitment to its strategy of promoting brands to be category leaders in the recreational and medical cannabis sectors. The NUGS management team believes that the cultivation sites will eventually be a critical component of each brand’s supply chain.

In California, the regulatory regime for cannabis, operative since January 16, 2019, is set out in the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). Traversing its tortuous tracks successfully may be possible for only for the most organized enterprises, like NUGS. The first stop is the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”), the lead agency in regulating commercial cannabis licenses for medical and adult-use cannabis in California.

The BCC handles the licenses for four categories of cannabis businesses, including distributors, microbusinesses, retailers and testing laboratories, as well as short-term enterprises, such as cannabis shows and events. A microbusiness license allows the cultivation of cannabis on an area smaller than 10,000 square feet, as well as the distribution of cannabis and the manufacture of products that use either non-volatile solvents or no solvents at all. In addition to these four licenses, there are 16 others at the state level, including 14 cultivation licenses (indoor, outdoor, nursery, etc.) and two manufacturing categories.

For manufacturers, a license from the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch (MCSB) is also required, while growers must get a license from CalCannabis Cultivation, a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”). At the county level, licensing applications will generally only be considered if state licenses are in place. In Santa Barbara County, where NUGS operates, there are eight types of permits: cultivation, distribution, microbusiness, nursery, retail, testing and volatile and non-volatile manufacturing.

Nevertheless, the travails of navigating the regulatory obstacle course are worth it. Close to 20 million people reside around the megalopolises of Los Angeles and San Francisco, and, together, the two metro areas have a GDP that is roughly the size of Mexico’s (around $1 trillion).

NUGS has a finger in other pies, too. Late last year, the company signed a deal with Biolog Inc., a company backed by Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (Frankfurt: O3X4) (OTC: PNNRF), to develop water-soluble cannabis technologies for use in cannabis and phytocannabinoid-infused foods, beverages and consumer products (http://ibn.fm/2OYD3). Cannabinoids are hydrophobic and, thus, not easily soluble in water. Current cannabis formulations tend to be emulsions. Developing water-soluble versions of cannabinoids could considerably improve their range of application to beverages, foods, cosmetics and other consumer products, as well as significantly improving bioavailability.

NUGS recently acquired FITAMINS, a CBD performance brand, and it has retained Art ‘One Glove’ Jimmerson as an ambassador for the brand (http://ibn.fm/M0zp6). Jimmerson is a former professional boxer and mixed martial arts fighter, Ultimate Fighting Championship pioneer and coach. Under the acquisition agreement, FITAMINS will be distributing its vitamin- and hemp-derived CBD formulations through a network of 600+ wholesalers that serve the Asian-American market. FITAMINS will produce a proprietary CBD product to be added to NUGS’ brand portfolio, initially targeting distribution networks in the United States and eventually expanding into Asian markets that have legalized CBD products. FITAMINS leverages a proprietary health and wellness formula containing 25 mg of hemp-derived, THC-free cannabidiol (“CBD”) and other joint-supporting vitamins that work to improve health and relieve joint and muscle pain, encouraging movement and flexibility.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CannabisStrategic.com

• Black Iron’s plan is to produce high-grade pellet feed in Ukraine
• High-grade pellet feed is forecast to substantially increase in price
• Close proximity to major infrastructure allows for the project to be built in low-cost phases
• Recently ranked by CRU in the lowest cost position globally for undeveloped iron ore pellet feed projects

Canadian-headquartered iron ore exploration and development company Black Iron Inc. (TSX: BKI) (OTC: BKIRF) (GR: BIN) is developing the Shymanivske iron ore deposit located in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The company’s intention is to produce high grade pellet feed for sale to steel mills located in Europe, China and the Middle East. Its experienced management team is leveraging major infrastructure including railway, powerlines and ports that are already in place to advance its 100-percent-owned Shymanivske Project to production.

The global iron ore pellets market was valued at approximately $25.22 billion in 2017. The expectation is that it will reach $50.12 billion by 2024 (http://ibn.fm/dfxRy). In addition, iron ore prices are rising significantly. BMO Capital Markets, a Canada-based investment bank, has increased its 2019 forecast for benchmark prices by 24 percent to $78 per tonne (from $63 per tonne) and its 2020-2021 price to $70 per tonne. Regarding the worldwide pellet market, BMO is increasing its average Atlantic Basin pellet premium to $75 a tonne in 2019 (from $59 a tonne) and $55 tonne in 2020 (http://ibn.fm/1hNmN).

At present, Black Iron’s iron ore product sells for approximately $40 per tonne premium (http://ibn.fm/oRBjJ). Iron ore concentrates are one of the vital raw materials used by the steel industry to make sinter or highly valued pellets. Black Iron’s concentrate can be used in either application (http://ibn.fm/VBbLI). The price premium is increasing because of environmental consciousness, mainly in China. A benefit of Black Iron’s ultra-premium product (68 percent iron ore concentrate), upon the Shymanivske Project achieving production, is that less coal is burnt and therefore fewer emissions will be generated per ton of steel produced, as compared to benchmark iron ore containing 62 percent iron.

Moreover, its Shymanivske Project is strategically positioned between markets in Europe, Russia, Asia and the Middle East. This bodes well for the company as the demand for high-grade pellet feed increases across all of these markets. Shymanivske (surrounded by seven producing iron ore mines) lies 330km southeast of Kiev in central Ukraine, in the heart of the KrivBass iron ore mining district (http://ibn.fm/8CSKb).

The Shymanivske Project features a large iron ore deposit with an NI 43-101-compliant resource containing 646Mt Measure & Indicated at 31.6 percent iron. It also has an additional 188Mt Inferred resource at 30.1 percent iron that will be concentrated to the above-mentioned final product containing 68 percent iron. Forecast annual production for phase one of the project is 4.0 dmt (Dry Metric Tonnes), and it is expected to generate sufficient free cash flow to fully self-fund a second phase expansion to produce a total of 8.0 dmt (http://ibn.fm/IiSGG). The company can systematically and efficiently phase build because of its close proximity to rail (2 km), power (20 km), ports (five ranging from 230 km to 430 km) and a skilled workforce.

The Shymanivske project has been ranked by the CRU Group in the lowest position of the business cost curve for pellet feed projects currently under development and as the second-lowest in capital intensity (construction capital divided by annual production) within CRU Group’s extensive database (http://ibn.fm/hdIy1). This low-cost position makes the project economics very robust to any shocks in iron ore price while providing a very high return at current and forecast prices.

The foundation for Black Iron’s positivity regarding the Shymanivske Project moving toward production is strong interest from a number of steel mills and international traders looking to secure a long-term contract to purchase product in exchange for making a substantial equity investment for project construction. Additionally, strong interest is being shown by several European banks and international finance agencies to provide debt financing for project construction. Therefore, the company is moving ahead with this compelling pellet feed project to meet forecast global demand while simultaneously offering a dynamic iron ore opportunity to investors.

The technical and scientific contents of this article have been reviewed and approved by Matt Simpson, P.Eng., CEO of Black Iron, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BlackIron.com

• Industry representatives believe that CBD has become “too big to fail” as a result of the legislative changes that occurred at the end of 2018
• Since hemp has been taken off the controlled substances list, the CBD market is anticipated to grow rapidly and reach $22 billion by 2022
• These changes will lead to intense competition and the need for more effective cultivation methods; because of such trends, companies like Green Hygienics Holdings are expected to benefit from rapid growth opportunities in 2019 and beyond

The legal status of hemp finally changed at the end of 2018, and, according to analysts, CBD products will grow to be bigger than ever before in 2019 and the years to come. This is good news for companies such as Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN), which are expected to profit from new growth opportunities as a result of the legislative changes.

The popularity of CBD is growing, and it has now become “too big to fail,” as U.S. Hemp Roundtable general counsel Jonathan Miller was quoted as saying in a Quartz article (http://ibn.fm/b00OG). Market projections for hemp-derived CBD suggest that it will reach $22 billion in the U.S. by 2022.

President Donald Trump signed the new Federal Farm Bill on December 20, 2018. The bill takes hemp off the controlled substances list, liberalizing the market and enabling large-scale cultivation, rather than just clinical or experimental projects.

In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement indicating that public meetings will be held for the purpose of creating a framework for the federal regulation of products featuring CBD oil. “We see a path in the very near future that the FDA will be formally approving of these products to be sold alongside the vitamin Cs and Ds and melatonins of the world,” Miller added.

The new legislative landscape will provide significant growth opportunities for companies like Green Hygienics. As the market expands and the competition becomes fiercer than ever before, the method and the cost of cultivation will become two of the determinants for success.

Green Hygienics offers cost-efficient growth solutions, and the company targets the high-end medical and adult-use recreational sectors. Its corporate strategy revolves around the use of hygienics and commercial indoor cultivation while optimizing yields.

The company relies on the aeroponic method of cultivation. Under this method, the roots of the plant are exposed, and the air is permeated by a mist of nutrients. The Green Hygienics proprietary aeroponics cultivation system provides a direct feed to the roots of the plant, and a centralized system is utilized to ensure optimal growth conditions – moisture, temperature, etc.

The result of using this proprietary aeroponics system is that a consistent grade of product can be delivered with both superior quality and superior yield in comparison to traditional cultivation methods.

Aeroponics systems operate in controlled, protected environments. Thus, many variables are eliminated to ensure cultivation consistency. The advanced, science-driven cultivation system brings the production cost per gram to under one dollar. In comparison, direct competitors that cultivate indoor products have reached a production cost per gram in the $2-$4 range.

Green Hygienics aims to grow in 2019 and beyond by generating revenue from the cultivation and sale of premium grade cannabis-derived products. In addition, Green Hygienics plans to develop and license intellectual property assets, make strategic acquisitions and develop globally-trusted consumer brands.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenHygienicsHoldings.com

• Shares recently began trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the U.S.
• PLUS is the best-selling cannabis-infused brand in California
• Company’s retail sales and market share have consistently grown over the past five quarters
• PLUS plans to enter additional markets with its proven products and brands

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) is employing a brand-building strategy to grow market share. In its investor presentation, the company notes that, as it competes exclusively in California’s CBD edibles market, it is well-positioned for expansion (http://ibn.fm/1yCvg).

In a news release (http://ibn.fm/GBS8x), PLUS CEO Jake Heimark said, “We believe branded edible market share is difficult to earn yet is one of the most important metrics of long-term shareholder value.” Heimark also noted that the company aims to expand its brand beyond California in 2019.

PLUS is a cannabis-infused, branded-products manufacturer that sells to regulated medicinal and adult-use recreational markets. PLUS produces its offerings in its 12,000-square-foot cannabis facility in Adelanto, California.

According to BDS Analytics data, PLUS has improved its edibles market position in terms of the retail value of sales from number four in Q2 2018 to number one in Q3 2018 (http://ibn.fm/yUDJV). BDS Analytics also shows that PLUS’ sales in units and market share increased every quarter from Q2 2017 to Q2 2018.

PLUS is focused on building the largest cannabis brand by growing organically and through acquisitions. “Edibles command the strongest long-term brand premiums,” PLUS states in its presentation. “Brands are built in differentiated, not commoditized, product categories.”

In conjunction with ongoing brand building, the company’s shares are now available on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States. Company shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange as well.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PlusProducts.com

• Growth by acquisition will be a priority following IPO spin-off, according to CIIX CEO Warren Wang
• CIIX reported significant revenue growth, with hemp and CBD sales increasing by eight times year-over-year
• Industry trend may indicate more hemp or marijuana being sourced from Columbia, or Thailand and other Asian locations, moving forward

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is currently planning an IPO of wholly owned foreign enterprise CBD Biotech, according to CEO Warren Wang. Wang said in a news release that the company hopes for a Nasdaq IPO of CBD Biotech late in FY2019 or early the following year. CIIX would then focus on identifying an acquisition target for further growth (http://ibn.fm/cL3A8).

Wang emphasized that the CBD IPO would be a priority, followed by the acquisition search. CIIX sees CBD Biotech delivering higher CBD product distribution in FY2019, both domestically and in China. Wang added that the performance of the company’s financial services division in Q2 2019 was strong, recording a 40 percent increase in revenues over the same period of the prior year.

“As we leverage the momentum already in place, we look forward to having an even stronger second half for FY 2019,” Wang said in a news release (http://ibn.fm/O9Tv2).

Wang also discussed a possible future trend regarding production and sourcing of hemp and marijuana from Asian nations such as Thailand, as well as Columbia, due to cost savings as compared to relying on U.S. and Canadian facilities. This trend impacts CIIX, because the company sells hemp-based health products in China and the United States. CIIX also owns and operates ChineseHempOil.com Inc.

Based in San Gabriel, California, CIIX is a diversified company that offers its Chinese-speaking audience investment education through real-time market commentary, video reports, podcasts and an online site. Financial consulting services are provided to client companies as well.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ChineseInvestors.com