CBD

Three months since passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), companies looking to expand their footprint in the industry have started diving into the federally legal U.S. hemp market through start-ups or mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Most recently, Canada’s...

Mile High Labs International Inc. announced Friday the Mile High Monster, an innovative solution in CBD extraction on an industrial scale that would help cultivators and processors increase their efficiency. What Happened The Mile High Monster represents a patent-pending modular extraction facility...

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ZYNE) beat the consensus estimate for its fourth-quarter loss Monday and provided some highlights from its ongoing and upcoming trials. What Happened The company posted revenue of just $86,000 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, which was the only revenue...

The Cannabis Capital Conference is coming back to Toronto! Click here to learn how you can join Tim Seymour, Jon Najarian, Danny Moses, Alan Brochstein and many others. Until recently, hemp was an area of the cannabis industry generally relegated to the back burner of the legalization debate. That...

The Cannabis Capital Conference is coming back to Toronto! Click here to learn how you can join Tim Seymour, Jon Najarian, Danny Moses, Alan Brochstein and many others. The cultivation of hemp for industrial use has been a major agricultural product throughout the world for hundreds of years, but...

The spot biomass market has remained relatively stable throughout February, with transactions ranging from $2.50 to $4.60 per percentage point of CBD content (/point). The price range is influenced by the overall quality of the biomass (where and how it is grown, moisture level, and the relative...

The U.S. Hemp Authority, an industry group responsible for the U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Program, announced the first awards of its Certification Seal Friday to companies meeting standards for quality and safety. What Happened The organization was established in November...

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said his agency has plans to regulate CBD edibles and will start holding public hearings on the matter as early as April. What Happened The FDA has taken notice of the legalization of hemp and CBD in December, Gottlieb said during a Wednesday...

GW Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) reported its financial results Tuesday for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The company reported revenue growth of  67.5 percent. One highlight: the report includes sales of the company's Epidiolex drug, which last year became the first cannabis-based...

Chicago-based cannabis cultivator, processor and retailer Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) is launching a subsidiary focused on hemp-derived CBD wellness products that will allow the company to expand across all 50 U.S. states. What Happened The subsidiary, Well Beings, will provide a full line...

In a deal establishing a new industry landmark by which one of Canada’s largest licensed producers is buying the largest hemp company in a deal worth as much as $419 million CAD ($319 million USD), Toronto-based Tilray (NASDAQQ:TLRY) looks to be muscling past its closest competitors —...

Less than a month after securing a hemp license in the state of New York and announcing an initial investment of between $100 and $150 million, Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) said it plans to expand into other states and increase its financial commitment. What Happened After New York, Canopy Growth...

Younger alcohol drinkers are more health-conscious and want less sugar, alcohol and calories in their brews. At the same time, they want more choices, including hard seltzer waters and no-calorie beverages. These were some of the key takeaways for Macquarie Research from Harry Schuhmacher’s...

Shares of Canada-based Aphria Inc (NYSE: APHA) moved higher Thursday after Green Growth Brands Inc (OTC: GGBXF) CEO Peter Horvath told Bloomberg his company is open to negotiating its unsolicited takeover offer. As part of the merger offer, U.S.-based Green Growth offered 1.5714 shares for each...

Hemp is often an overlooked subsector of the cannabis space, but its usage in the United States and around the world is growing every day. In fact, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) performer Daniel Bryan unveiled a brand new hemp version of the WWE Championship belt on Tuesday...