This story originally appeared at Marijuana Business Daily. When Canopy Growth introduced its CBD drink brand, Quatreau, to the U.S. market on March 2, the Canadian cannabis producer also announced its newest brand ambassador: American astrologer Susan Miller. Ambassadors and celebrity partnerships are familiar terrain for Canopy, already known for its ties with Seth Rogen, […]
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Canadian biotech firm forms JV with Australis Capital to expand capabilities in U.S.
An expanding tissue culture laboratory with locations in Washington and Canada has entered into a joint venture with Australis Capital, a U.S. spinoff of Canadian marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis.
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First Big Tobacco cannabis player backs out after bankruptcy
Pyxus International, the first Big Tobacco company to join the hemp and marijuana industries, is getting back out.
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Molson Coors, Hexo launch CBD drinks in Colorado
Molson Coors Beverage Co. says it has launched CBD drinks in Colorado through Truss CBD USA, its joint venture with Hexo Corp. The beverage line will be available in three flavors – Grapefruit Tarragon, Strawberry Hibiscus and Blueberry Lavender under the name, “Verywell,” Molson Coors and Hexo said Wednesday. The companies first partnered in 2018 […]
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Global efforts to reduce plastics pollution could make way for alternatives like hemp
The Canadian government rolled out a list of single-use plastic in the fourth quarter of 2020 that will be banned in the country by the end of 2021.
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Dissolvable CBD maker enters convenience channel with Texas distribution deal
Denver CBD maker Caliper is entering the convenience channel with its line of dissolvable powders in 600 Texas Circle K outlets.
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Minnesota researchers develop genetics test that predicts cannabis plants’ CBD and THC production
A team of University of Minnesota researchers have developed a genetics test that can predict whether a cannabis plant will produce mostly CBD or THC molecules.
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Canadian MJ firm Hexo claims win in California CBD trademark dispute
Canadian marijuana producer Hexo Corp. says it has settled a trademark-infringement lawsuit against a California CBD maker.
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Hemp, MJ firm Canopy Growth to follow Aphria onto Nasdaq, departing NYSE
Marijuana and hemp giant Canopy Growth is swapping one stock exchange for another, departing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in favor of the Nasdaq in an effort to save money.
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Village Farms closes deal to take over MJ producer it started
Canadian greenhouse giant Village Farms International is moving ahead with plans to take over a firm it started as a joint venture to produce marijuana and CBD in British Columbia.
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Circle K boosts CBD offerings in southeastern US
One of the largest convenience-store chains in North America has tapped a California CBD firm to expand its portfolio of CBD products in the southeastern United States.
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Tobacco company invests $15 million to bring LA cannabis line to THC-free markets
A Kentucky tobacco company is deploying $15 million to a Los Angeles marijuana vape company that plans to expand its footprint by building out a line of THC-free CBD products.
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