marijuana

Helix Sees Triple-Digit Growth as It Looks to Expand in California

The global cannabis industry is projected to surpass $146.4 billion in revenue by 2025, according to Grand View Research, with the U.S. fueling much of that growth. While many investors are focused on cultivation and extraction, these businesses involve a high capital expenditure and could end up producing a commoditized product. Investors may want to […]

Why Branding Matters in the Cannabis Industry

The global cannabis industry is projected to reach $146.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, representing a blistering 34.6 percent compound annual growth rate. While the industry is known for strain names, like OG Kush and Girl Scout Cookies, there aren’t established marquee brands like those found in tobacco or pharmaceutical industries—which has […]

Israel Decriminalizes Adult Use Cannabis in Another Step Toward Legalization

Israel decriminalized adult use cannabis on April 1 — just days before the Jewish state’s April 9 election. The new law makes it legal for Israeli citizens to possess homegrown marijuana plants, while carrying small amounts of cannabis in public will only result in a fine rather than an arrest. The move follows similar legislation […]

FSD Pharma Explores Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis in Canada

Cannabis investors have been focused largely on the recreational market with the legalization of adult-use cannabis last year, but a growing body of research suggests that medical cannabis remains a compelling long-term opportunity. The biggest question mark has been surrounding insurance coverage, which could prove to be a game-changer by making medical cannabis a lot […]

Harvest One Ensures Cannabis Supply with Greenbelt Acquisition

Vertical integration has become kind of a buzzword in the cannabis industry over the last few years. Many companies claim it as a goal, with the intent of controlling the whole supply chain for their products from seed-to-sale. Getting to that level of control can prove difficult, however, as the resources, equipment, and expertise required […]

American Cannabis Market Fueled By Positive Legislation

Cannabis may be illegal on a federal level across the United States, but that hasn’t stopped a multi-billion dollar industry from emerging on the state level. While some investors have avoided the country’s cannabis market due to the federal risk, new cannabis legislation in the House and Senate could dramatically reshape the industry’s risk profile. […]

Aleafia Health Appoints Lead Independent Director

TORONTO, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF, OTC: ALEAF, FRA: ARAH) (“Aleafia Health” or the “Company”) has appointed Loreto Grimaldi as the Lead Independent Director of the Company’s Board of Directors. The role will rotate among independent directors every six months, as determined periodically by a majority of the Company’s […]

International Cannabis Exploring Listing on Major International Exchange

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ICC International Cannabis Corp. (CSE: WRLD.U)(FWB: 8K51)(OTC: WLDCF) (“ICC” or “International Cannabis” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its intentions to pursue a public listing on a major international stock exchange. ICC is currently evaluating the strategic advantages derived from a potential listing on the NASDAQ, the New York […]

ISRACANN Biosciences: Invest in Israel’s First Cannabis Pure-Play Public Offering

North America may be capturing most of the headlines when it comes to the cannabis industry, but other global cannabis frontier markets could offer greater growth potential. Israel is already well-known as the cannabis research capital of the world. Similarly, it also has a nascent domestic cannabis industry with one of the highest ratios of […]

Cannabis Traceability: Problems & Solutions

The global cannabis industry is projected to reach $146.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, representing a 34.6 percent compound annual growth rate over the time period. Despite these rapid growth rates, the industry has faced several high profile traceability issues in Washington, Nevada, Michigan, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, including diversion into the black […]

FSD Pharma Promotes New Leadership & Advances Projects

Canada’s cannabis industry is projected to reach C$22.6 billion over the coming years, according to Deloitte, driven by the legalization of recreational cannabis last year and the upcoming legalization of oils, concentrates and edibles. Investors have many opportunities in the space, but few companies offer both a massive production footprint and strategic investments in new […]

Yield Growth Builds Impressive Distribution Network

The cannabis industry is maturing and consumers have access to an increasingly large number of brands. As competition between brands heats up, investors have focused on distribution when assessing future revenue potential. Cannabis companies with innovative products and established distribution channels will be best positioned to grow their revenue through both more point-of-sale opportunities and […]

Harvest One Executing on Brands and Distribution Strategy

The nature of the compelling stories in the cannabis industry has changed over the last few years. Remember when a late-stage ACMPR applicant was all the rage? Then it was production expansion and funded capacity. Now, all of that potential is turning to the reality of any market – who can sell product and generate […]

Supreme Cannabis Scales Up Production & Into Higher Margin Product Lines

Canada’s cannabis industry continues to experience a supply shortage, according to Cowen & Co., which found that nearly half of all items remained out of stock on five provincial e-commerce websites. With the legalization of edibles expected in October, these supply shortages could increase as the industry broadens its customer base. These dynamics have created […]

MediPharm Labs Sets Date to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results

TORONTO, March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSXV: LABS) (OTCQB: MLCPF) (FSE:MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven cannabis extraction, distillation, purification and cannabinoid isolation, will release its fourth quarter and full year financial results ended December 31, 2018 before markets open on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. […]

BLOCKStrain Technology Announces Third-Quarter Product Update

Canada NewsWire VANCOUVER, March 27, 2019 Significant Enhancements Drive Usability and Performance VANCOUVER, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX:V: DNAX.V) (OTC: BKKSF) (“BLOCKStrain” or the “Company”), creator of the first blockchain-secured, fully-integrated IP tracking platform for the cannabis industry, announced the implementation of several significant product updates to its core technology, aimed at driving […]

CFN Media Interviews High Hampton’s CEO to Discuss 2019 Catalysts

  California’s cannabis industry could reach $5.1 billion in 2019, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics, driving much of the growth in the wider U.S. market. With nearly 40 million residents and more than a million medical marijuana patients, the state accounts for nearly one third of the North American cannabis market. These […]

Why Cannabis Concentrates Are a Big Deal for Investors

The term “concentrate” is widely used across the cannabis industry, but the definition is ambiguous since it encompasses any product procured through an extraction process. While hash and shatter have been staples of the cannabis industry for years, new extraction techniques and upcoming legalization could make concentrates even more important. Cannabis concentrates contain high levels […]

Supreme Cannabis Launching Cannabis Oil Products in the Canadian Consumer Market

Proprietary oil formulation expected to be introduced in April 2019 for select markets with roll out to additional provinces expected by the end of June 2019. The oil products will be produced using High-End CannabisTM grown by 7ACRES and formulated to preserve the naturally occurring terpenes unique to the strain. TORONTO, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (“Supreme […]

Next Green Wave’s Nursery Botticelli(TM) Research & Development Program Begins

Next Green Wave begins to implement Intrexon Botticelli(TM) next generation (non-GMO) tissue culture platform toward rapid and sustainable cannabis plantlet production Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 22, 2019) – Next Green Wave Holdings Inc. (CSE: NGW) (OTCQB: NXGWF) (“Next Green Wave“, “NGW” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that is has begun the optimization phase of the strategic […]

Yield Growth Achieves Revenue of $3.1 Million for Its Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Yield Growth Corp. (CSE:BOSS) (OTC:BOSQF) (Frankfurt: YG3) on a consolidated basis (the “Company”) has released its financial and operational results for the year ended November 30, 2018.  These filings are available for review on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. UPDATE ON CASH POSITION The Company received warrant […]

Westleaf Added to World’s First and Largest Cannabis ETF

Westleaf joins leading cannabis companies on Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF CALGARY, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Westleaf Inc. (TSX-V: WL) (OTCQB:WSLFF) (“Westleaf“), is pleased to announce it has been included on the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (“HMMJ“) (“TSX:HMMJ”). HMMJ is an index (or passively managed) ETF, which seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance […]

Supreme Cannabis’ 7ACRES Facility Approved for Additional 60,000 Square Feet of Production Capacity

Canada NewsWire TORONTO, March 21, 2019 Licensed space at 7ACRES increases to 180,000 sqft. Target annual production capacity is estimated to increase by 50% to approximately 26,250kg. Supreme Cannabis expects to submit additional rooms for Health Canada approval in the near term. TORONTO, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ – The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (“Supreme Cannabis” or the “Company”) […]

Harvest One Completes First Shipment to Shoppers Drug Mart

SatiSilver™ & SatiGreen™ Now Available for Purchase VANCOUVER, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (“Harvest One” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HVT; OTCQX: HRVOF), through it’s wholly-owned subsidiary United Greeneries Ltd. (“United Greeneries”), today announced that it has completed its first shipment to Shoppers Drug Mart of Satipharm branded cannabis. Satipharm branded cannabis is now available for […]

BLOCKStrain Technology Appoints Dr. James LaValle as Chief Medical Manager

Canada NewsWire VANCOUVER, March 21, 2019 Executive hire brings deep industry insight and expertise VANCOUVER, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX:V: DNAX.V) (OTC: BKKSF) (“BLOCKStrain”), creator of the first Blockchain-secured, fully-integrated IP tracking platform for the cannabis industry, today announced it has appointed Dr. James LaValle as it Chief Medical Manager. In this new role, Dr. […]

Aleafia Health & Emblem Merger Creates a New Cannabis Leader

Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF) (OTCQB: ALEAF) (FRA: ARAH) recently announced the completion of its merger with Emblem Corp. Under the terms of the agreement, Aleafia Health acquired all of Emblem’s common shares and formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary that will keep the name Emblem name. The completion of the merger marks a key milestone […]

Westleaf Announces Opening Dates for Two New Saskatchewan Retail Stores

Canada NewsWire CALGARY, March 21, 2019 The opening of Westleaf’s Prairie Records stores in Saskatoon to celebrate the connection between music and cannabis   CALGARY, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ – Westleaf Inc. (TSX-V: WL) (“Westleaf“), is pleased to announce it plans to open two Prairie Records stores in Saskatoon by April 20, in celebration of the day that was synonymous with cannabis legalization activities. Under […]

Weekend Unlimited Concept Store to Open in California

Retail Store Will Include Weekend Live Lounge & Event Space NEW YORK, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Weekend Unlimited Inc. (“Weekend” or the “Company”) (CSE: POT) (FSE: 0OS1) (OTCQB: WKULF) announces that it has secured a retail location in Long Beach, California to launch the company’s first US concept store. “It is essential to our growth plan that we establish […]

Interview with Gabriella’s Kitchen CEO Margot Micallef

CFN Media recently sat down with Gabriella’s Kitchen (CSE: GABY) (OTCBB:GABLF) CEO Margot Micallef to discuss the global implications of Gaby’s innovative products. New beginnings Gabriella’s Kitchen is a cannabis wellness company founded in health and nutrition. Spurred by a dire cancer prognosis, sisters Gabriella and Margot sought a healthier lifestyle that might prolong Gabriella’s life. […]

BLOCKStrain: Three Target Markets, One Breakthrough Platform

The global cannabis industry is projected to reach nearly $150 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, as a growing number of governments legalize marijuana. While legalization has created an overnight multi-billion dollar market for investors, consumers, cultivators, and regulators have struggled to build regulations around such a rapidly growing industry, and that has […]