PhytoSPHERE Systems, a CannaVest Corp. Subsidiary, Significantly Increased Hemp Oil Production for 2014
PhytoSPHERE Systems Increases Production by Over 1500% From 2013
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CannaVest Corp. (OTC:CANV), the
world's leading cannabis-based investment company spearheading the development
of cannabidiol (CBD)-rich hemp oils and other industry-related products and
services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, PhytoSPHERE Systems, has
increased its industrial hemp oil production over 1500% for the 2014 season. The
company has also increased its production capabilities to concentrate these hemp
oils into high value CBD-rich hemp oils, from the rate of several kilograms per
batch production cycle in 2013 to over twenty tons per batch production cycle
for 2014.
"With this drastic increase in our production and our refining capabilities, we
will continue to be able to significantly decrease our production costs and
increase our operating margins," stated Michael Mona Jr., President and Chairman
of the Board for CannaVest Corp. "The market interest in CBD-rich hemp oils has
significantly increased over the past year, due in large part to the many
remarkable documentaries and publicity surrounding the positive benefits of
cannabis, specifically natural cannabidiol. We are at the forefront of hemp oil
production today, and as the legal markets continue to expand we are one of the
few companies actually able to capture and benefit from that increased demand."
Over the past year, the Company released its flagship CBD-rich hemp oil product,
Real Scientific Hemp Oil(TM) (RSHO(TM)), and developed a multi-award winning
prototype CBD extract called CBD Simple, which won the 2013 High Times Cannabis
Cup competition in Amsterdam for Highest CBD Concentrate. This international
judging event featured entries by the most prominent growers, breeders and
producers of cannabis and cannabis products worldwide. CBD Simple also won the
2013 Seattle High Times Cannabis Cup and 2013 Michigan Medical Marijuana
Conference "Green Cup" contests for Highest CBD Concentrate. In addition, the
Company launched a line of popular everyday CBD-rich hemp oil supplements,
Cibdex(TM), now available in drops or capsules-and the world's first natural
hair and body care line with CBD-rich hemp oil, Cibaderm(TM).
These products can be purchased at the following sites:
HempMedsPX(TM)
http://www.HempMedsPX.com
866.273.8502
Real Scientific Hemp Oil(TM)
http://RealScientificHempOil.com
866.273.8502
Cibdex(TM)
http://www.cibdex.com
866.273.8502
Cibaderm(TM)
http://www.cibaderm.com
866.273.8502
"We are very pleased with the performance of our products in these competitions
and look forward to a strong performance in 2014," continued Mona Jr.
About CannaVest Corp.
CannaVest Corp. is in the business of investing and developing hemp-based
businesses. CannaVest Corp. also develops, produces, markets and sells end-
consumer products to the nutraceutical industry containing the hemp plant
extract, cannabidiol (CBD). Additionally, the company resells-to third parties-
raw product acquired by CannaVest Corp. pursuant to the company's supply
international relationships. CannaVest Corp. seeks to take advantage of an
emerging worldwide trend to re-energize the production of industrial hemp and to
foster its many uses for consumers. Cannabinoids (cannabidiol/CBD) are natural
constituents of the hemp plant, and CBD is derived from hemp stalk and seed.
Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by
visiting CannaVest.com.
About PhytoSPHERE Systems
PhytoSPHERE Systems is a global phytocannabinoid biotechnology company based in
San Diego, California with an exclusive license for use by CannaVest Corp.
(OTC:CANV). The company utilizes advanced cultivation methods and state-of-the-
art processing technology leading to development of pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical and food products.
PhytoSPHERE Systems, the manufacturer of the CBD-rich hemp oil used in Real
Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO), has developed special cultivars (similar to
"strains") that produce hemp that is especially rich in CBD, making it possible
for PhytoSPHERE to offer all-natural products with high concentrations of hemp-
based CBD. For more information, visit: PhytoSPHERESystems.com
About HempMedsPX
HempMedsPXÂ offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics
for the cannabis industry. HempMedsPX is a corporate portfolio company
of Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) and the exclusive master distributor
and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. (OTC:CANV) and Medical
Marijuana Inc. In addition to handling sales and distribution, HempMedsPX is the
communication hub for the Medical Marijuana Inc. portfolio of companies.
LEGAL DISCLOSURE
CannaVest Corp. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation
of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). The company does grow,
sell and distribute hemp based products and is involved with federally legal
distribution of medical marijuana-based products within certain international
markets. We use the following names for informational purposes only, all of
which refer to the legal industrial hemp plant: cannabis, canipa, kanipa, kanna,
canna, kanabis, marijuana, medical marijuana, hemp, and industrial hemp.
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        Las Vegas, NV 89146
        Phone: 866-290-2157
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