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ThursdayJul 18, 2019 9:00 am

Smart Companies Finding Sweet Spot in Cannabis Processing, Manufacturing Opportunities

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary Khrysos Industries Inc. just signed a five-year contract to purchase hemp plant biomass for extraction, end-to-end processing and production of hemp-derived products. Indiva Limited (TSX.V: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF) has successfully received an amended license from Health Canada for three additional grow rooms and three…

TuesdayJul 16, 2019 9:00 am

With 10,000 Licenses Issued, California Reflects the Growing Power of Hemp

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of the biggest companies in the sector, is increasing its growing capacity while helping educate about medicines. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) is leaning into new technology, with new facilities for R&D and processing. The Green Organic Dutchman (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) (TGODF…

TuesdayJul 16, 2019 9:00 am

Waves of CBD Beauty Products Filling Shelves of Major Retailers Across the US

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking products from a range of CBD SKU producers, including Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGBXF Profile), Charlotte’s Web Holdings (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX: TRST) (NYSE: CTST), Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) (OGI Profile) and HEXO Corp.…

WednesdayJul 10, 2019 9:00 am

Cannabis Companies Seek Strong Strategies to Meet Growing Demand

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. Industry giant Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) has followed a similar path, though some change may follow the recent departure of its co-CEO. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) has invested heavily in increasing production while reaching into new markets such as the United…

WednesdayJun 26, 2019 9:00 am

New Technology Enters the Market as Demand Rises for Hemp Processing Power

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both its cultivation capacity and its product lines. Demand is rising in part thanks to CBD’s public profile, with deals such as the partnership between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) and UFC shining a spotlight on the plant and its potential. New uses…

ThursdayJun 20, 2019 9:00 am

Acquisitions, Licenses, Research Key in Consistent Cannabis Market Growth

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business and big money, with much of growth based on acquisitions, agreements and consistent research. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) is focused on creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands, with several key acquisitions, being part of that strategy. Medmen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) is in the process of acquiring PharmaCann, which recently received an extension to complete the development of its cultivation facility in Ohio. Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) (NASDAQ: CRON) just entered into a multiyear supply…

WednesdayJun 19, 2019 9:00 am

Solid Profits Show Strength of Growing Cannabis Space

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis markets have already produced some amazing financial results, but all indications are the industry is only at the beginning of an impressive ascent. Quarter-over-quarter sales growth is one of the indicators used to indicate upside potential. With that in mind, Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) revenues have increased 11 consecutive quarters, quarter on quarter, ever since the company started selling its hemp-based CBD products. Similar quarterly sales spikes and strategic acquisitions foreshadowed dramatic price increases in some of the largest names in the cannabis universe. Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF)…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 9:00 am

Acquisitions Reveal the Steadily Changing Shape of the Cannabis Sector

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) has taken a similar path with the acquisition of Newstrike. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is building a positive public profile through releasing educational tools. Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) has expanded the hunt for cultivation licenses to Germany. Meanwhile, companies…

MondayJun 17, 2019 9:00 am

Searching for the Next Super Nova

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: Skepticism has been squashed and all apprehension eliminated. There’s no longer any question about either the viability or the profitability of the newly respected cannabis sector. Huge money has already been made in the nascent industry, and the only real question left is: where’s the next super nova? Quarter-over-quarter sales growth is one of the indicators used to target explosive upside potential. Similar growth patterns were exhibited by many of the cannabis behemoths prior to parabolic price increases. In what may be an equally telling indicator, Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) (WLDFF Profile) revenues have now…

TuesdayJun 11, 2019 9:00 am

Demand for CBD Places Power in Hands of Extraction Providers

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: Extraction technology plays a crucial part in the production of cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a company already established in the hydroponic equipment business, is making plans to add extraction technology to its repertoire. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) has been researching new medical applications for CBD and related chemicals — medicines for which extraction will be critical. KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB) has moved from providing support services to CBD-related companies to running its own store and has recently bolstered its leadership team for further growth. Harvest Health &…

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