CD International Enterprises Enters Agreement to Distribute Cannabidiol (CBD) in the United States

PLANTATION, Florida, March 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

CD International Enterprises, Inc. ("CD International") (OTC: CDII), a U.S.-based company that sources industrial commodities and provides business and management corporate consulting services, today announced that CDI Shanghai Management Company, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CD International, has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with Zhangjianjie Shengshi Agricultural Development Company, Ltd. ("Shengshi") to distribute high-grade Cannabidiol (CBD) crystal (99%), processed from industrial hemp, in the United States.

Under the distribution agreement, Shengshi will be responsible for large-scale production of CBD processed from industrial hemp in China and supply of CBD crystal (99%) up to 100 kilograms per month or 1,200 kilograms per year for distribution in the U.S. CD International has an exclusive right to distribute CBD in the United States for 10 years.

CBD is a natural concentrate extracted from cannabis or hemp and is considered a food nutrient delivering the benefits of cannabinoids without the psychotropic effects of tetrahydrocannabinol ("THC") when derived from industrial hemp. The ongoing research into the effects of CBD on a variety of diseases is expanding in the U.S., as the domestic cannabis industry opens up. Research has indicated that CBD is a non-toxic and non-addictive natural concentrate extracted from industrial hemp. According to some major research institutions and a CNN documentary, CBD has shown to be effective in treating epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, cirrhosis of the liver and to provide relief from hangover, anxiety and stress.

CBD has been legalized in all 50 states of the U.S. The primary function of CBD is to protect the brain and nervous system, help digestion problems, relieve pain and reduce anxiety and stress. This concentrate can be widely used in nutrition supplements, skin care products, normal beverages and functional beverages.

Commenting on the CBD distribution agreement, Dr. James Wang, Chairman and CEO of CD International, said, "We are very excited to enter this brand new business to develop a new profit center. CBD supplements have become a hot spot in the health products market in the U.S. According to The CBD Report published by The Hemp Business Journal, CBD is one of the fastest growing market categories in the U.S. hemp and legal marijuana industries with a compound annual growth rate of 59%. In 2015, the CBD industry grew from a nearly invisible market a few years ago to $202 million in consumer sales, and it is further expected to grow to $2.1 billion in consumer sales by 2020. If we are able to distribute 100 kilograms per month or 1,200 kilogram per year in the U.S., we would generate over $60 million in revenues according to the current market wholesale price. Management is confident that our new business could generate substantial profit opportunities for our shareholders for years to come."

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CD International Enterprises, Inc. (OTC: CDII), is a U.S.-based company that sources industrial commodities and provides business and management corporate consulting services. For more information about CD International, please visit http://www.cdii.net

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