marijuana

Israel: A Cannabis Pioneer Then…and Now

When it comes to cannabis, Israel proves that big things can come in small packages. While recreational marijuana remains illegal in Israel, a country about the size of New Hampshire, the government has been proactive in supporting cannabis research for decades while other countries stagnated in the darkness of cannabis prohibition.  In the U.S., cannabis […]

FluroTech: Know Your Product, Improve Your Profits

Regulations surrounding the legal sale of cannabis can be byzantine, to say the least. In North America alone, 33 U.S. states have their own rules about legal use of marijuana, albeit medicinal or recreational, while the plant remains illegal at the federal level. That is unless it contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THCa), in which […]

Oldest U.S. Cannabis Retailer Goes Public with Big Expansion Plan

  The U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach $50 billion by 2026, according to Cowen & Co., driven by the legalization of adult-use cannabis across a growing number of jurisdictions. California has already become the dominant force behind the country’s legal cannabis industry following the legalization of adult-use cannabis in 2016. The state generated […]

Sublime Launches California’s First Cannabis-Infused Freezer Pops

By : Sublime Canna July 2, 2019 Category : CONSUMABLES Freaze ice pops will be available at dispensaries this month OAKLAND, Calif. – July 2, 2019 /Canna Newswire/ – Sublime, an award-winning cannabis manufacturing company located in Oakland, Calif., is launching its latest edible product: Freaze, a cannabis-infused freezer pop. Just in time for the heat […]

Jushi Merges Finance and Operational Expertise to Target U.S. Market (Plus Exclusive CFN Interview)

The Canadian cannabis market is maturing, and savvy investors are looking south for new opportunities. While there are a growing number of multi-state operators, there are only a handful that combine financial and operational expertise — and even fewer with management teams that have a meaningful stake in the business. Investors may want to look […]

Synthetic Cannabinoids: The Harbinger of Cannabis Pharmaceuticals

Many people hear the phrase ‘synthetic’ cannabinoids and immediately think of deadly designer drugs that have swept the recreational market. But synthetic cannabinoids refer to any cannabinoids that are created through chemical or biological processes other than the cultivation and extraction of cannabis plants. These processes could help make cannabinoids much cheaper and chemically-precise — […]

Cannabis Holding Companies Offer Diversification & Growth Potential

Suppose that you want to invest in a portfolio of cannabis companies. You could purchase an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or build your own portfolio by carefully selecting individual publicly-traded companies. While these are good approaches, you’re limited to publicly-traded companies and the valuations they’re assigned by the market. You can’t access privately-held companies at low […]

DNA Genetics: A Leader in Cannabis Branding & Licensing

The cannabis industry is projected to reach $146.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, representing a 34.6% compound annual growth rate. While many companies are focused on cultivation and retail, these business models involve high capital expenditures to produce commoditized products. Investors may be better off looking at companies focused on branding and […]

Nabis™ Expands National Footprint with California Acquisition

There are many multi-state operators seeking a slice of the $14.5 billion U.S. cannabis industry, but few have the ambition and expertise of Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: INNPF) (FRA: 7IP). Staying true to its name, meaning ‘repeat performance’ or ‘encore’, the co-founders behind MPX Bioceuticals Corp. (CSE: MPX), which was purchased by iAnthus […]

Betting Big on the New Age of Synthetic Cannabinoids

In the U.S. and globally, there is an explosion in demand for cannabinoids, naturally occurring components of the cannabis plant, for medical research purposes.  The overarching problem, however, is that the natural extraction technologies that dominate the field today are chock full of issues, including high costs and potential for contamination.  While the bias still […]

Rubicon Steps Up to the Cannabis Branding Plate

  In the rapidly-evolving legal cannabis industry, we’ve gone from complete prohibition to limited medical markets to widespread retail markets in a few short years. In order for licensed producers to compete in the retail marketplace, the need to develop powerful consumer brands has become an incredibly important step for success. Companies that manage to […]

Freshly Public, This Company is Building a Global Cannabis Footprint

 Jushi Holdings Inc. (NEO: JUSH) made its public debut on Monday, June 10th.  The Boca Raton-based company has assembled a highly skilled and diversified team that is moving with a purpose, building a global footprint via organic and inorganic growth to capitalize on booming demand for cannabidiol, or CBD, in North America and abroad. According […]

DehydraTECH: The Cynosure of Efficient CBD Delivery

Scientists use words like “bioavailability,” “pharmacokinetics” and “targeted” in describing keys to efficiently treating disease and conditions. To the patient, it is just swallowing a pill, but there is years of research that goes into improving drug delivery with the goal of getting the medicine to the right spot as quickly as possible to maximize […]

FinCanna’s QVI Looks to Become California’s Premier Contract Manufacturer

California’s cannabis industry is projected to reach $7.7 billion in revenue by 2021, according to *BDS Analytics and Arcview Group, driven by the legalization of adult-use cannabis. Within this market, manufactured products, edibles, and concentrates have outpaced cannabis flower to become the *fastest growing segment of the market. Concentrates can be incorporated into many different […]

From Smoking to Munching; Indiva Prepared for Cannabis 2.0 Revolution

The legalization of cannabis in Canada on October 17, 2018 was seen as a progressive and forward-thinking development.It put Canada at the forefront of this exciting new industry, as the only country other than Uruguay to legalize cannabis on a federal level. However as dynamic as this legislation was, it was limited in terms of […]

Nabis™ Founders Look to Repeat Success & Build a Leading Cannabis MSO

Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) was founded by two of the four founders of MPX Bioceutical Corp. (CSE: MPX), which was one of the first companies to successfully become a multi-state operator, or MSO, in the United States. In October 2018, MPX was acquired by iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: ITHUF) for C$835 million in […]

Halo Labs: Building a Cannabis Concentrates Empire

Cannabis concentrates are projected to reach $8 billion by 2022, according to BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research, making it the fastest growing of the three major segments of the legal cannabis market (flower, concentrates, and edibles). In particular, vaporizers sales soared from less than $100 million in 2014 to more than half of total […]

Supreme Cannabis’ 7ACRES Facility Approved for Additional 50,000 Square Feet of Production Capacity

Licensed space at 7ACRES increases to 230,000 sqft. Target annual production capacity is estimated to increase by 28% to approximately 33,580kg. Supreme Cannabis expects to submit additional rooms for Health Canada approval in the near term. TORONTO, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (“Supreme Cannabis” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) […]

FSD Pharma CEO Lays Out Roadmap in Exclusive Interview with CFN Media

FSD Pharma Inc. (CSE: HUGE) (OTCQB: FSDDF) is a licensed producer focused on building out a 3.9 million sq. ft. indoor hydroponic facility near Toronto capable of producing 400,000 kilograms of dried cannabis per year. With a newly acquired sales license and 25,000 sq. ft. already in production, the company is on the cusp of […]

Northern Lights Organics Advances CBD Hemp Operations

Organic Hemp Farm Provides Detailed Update on Certified Organic CBD Results as Canadian Market Prepares to Expand VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2019 / Weekend Unlimited Inc. (“Weekend” or the “Company”) (CSE: POT – FSE: 0OS1 – OTCQB: WKULF) is pleased to provide an update on the advancement toward full scale production on its […]

Halo Labs Improves Transparency with Move to OTCQX

Many Canadian cannabis companies trade on the OTC Markets rather than a national exchange due to restrictive U.S. cannabis regulations and higher costs. While many U.S. investors have access to OTC-listed securities, there is a wide range of transparency levels that can impact investment decisions and liquidity. The OTCQX® is the highest tier of the […]

MediPharm Labs Executing on International Cannabis Extracts Strategy

Canadian companies have a bit of a head start on those from other countries where the legal cannabis framework is not as comprehensive or advanced. In many ways, countries around the globe look to Canada as a model. In fact, Australia has basically adopted Canadian medical regulations and is a few years behind Canada in […]

Yield Growth’s New Subsidiary, Wright & Well, Positioned to Disrupt the Wellness Market

The Yield Growth Corp. (CSE: BOSS) has proven itself a serious contender in the legal cannabis market, and will be a particularly exciting candidate to follow as the industry continues to evolve from just flower to other cannabis based products. Yield Growth’s flagship brand, Urban Juve, produces exceptional wellness and beauty items, rooted in ancient […]

Halo Expands Branded Products & Launches Hemp CBD Products

The cannabis industry is projected to reach $146.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, driven by the legalization of recreational cannabis across a growing number of states and countries. While there are many different opportunities in the space, there are only a handful of companies that have proven their ability to generate significant […]

TransCanna Acquires Massive Vertically Integrated Cannabis Facility in California

California’s cannabis industry is projected to generate more than $6.5 billion in annual revenue by 2020, according to New Frontier Data and Arcview Market Research, which represents a 23.1% compound annual growth rate. Many companies are racing to build their production footprint, introduce new brands, expand distribution, and open new dispensaries, but few have reached […]

FSD Pharma Secures Sales License for Massive Production Facility

Canada’s cannabis industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years, following the legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis. In addition to growing domestic demand, the country’s move to federally regulate cannabis has opened the door for its licensed producers to export products around the world. These dynamics have made licensed producers a valuable […]

The Spotlight Shines on CFN Media’s Clients at The O’Cannabiz Awards

The O’Cannabiz Conference and Expo is coming to Toronto on April 25, bringing together thousands of cannabis experts and brands. Ricki Lake, Montel Williams, Jacqui Childs, Henry Rollins and other famous personalities will be featured speakers at the High Canada Magazine #1 Cannabis Event in Canada, while investors can learn about topics ranging from policy […]

Supreme Cannabis Continues To Achieve Milestones in 2019

The Canadian cannabis industry is projected to reach C$22.6 billion over the coming years, according to Deloitte, driven by the legalization of adult-use cannabis last year and the upcoming legalization of edibles later this year. While many companies have focused on scaling up their production capacity at any cost, investors may want to shift focus […]

CFN Media to Film Exclusive Interviews at Benzinga Cannabis Capital 2019

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Toronto this week, bringing together cannabis entrepreneurs and investors from across North America. CFN Media will be at the conference filming exclusive interviews with leading startups, public companies and investment firms involved in the space to deliver cutting-edge insights. We will also be talking to familiar faces like […]

Why Women, the Fastest Growing Consumers of Cannabis, are the Demographic to Watch

Although women control around $30 trillion in annual spending, the majority of companies often ignore this powerhouse of a demographic. Millennial women in particular tend to enjoy an above-average household income, and have been estimated to represent a $170 billion dollar market. Despite being a newer industry with a keen ability to identify exciting new […]