Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) today announced that its acquisition of Anandia Laboratories Inc. is now complete. The previously announced arrangement, under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), means that among other things, Aurora has now acquired all of the... Read more
Lending to Cannabis Businesses
Recreational MarijuanaUncategorized August 14, 2018
This industry is different, you know. Many cannabis businesses are funded with debt. Sometimes, the debt is owed to one of the business’s owners, who pursued a debt structure for tax reasons. Other times, the debt is owed to a third party. That party could be a friend or... Read more
Working Behind the Scenes: Supreme Cannabis Builds Strong Core Business
Uncategorized August 13, 2018
Ryan Allway August 13th, 2018 Uncategorized Investors in the cannabis industry have been inundated with major transactions, large expansions, and new product launches over the past year. While Canada’s market is projected to reach C$22.6 billion over the coming years, according to Deloitte, many licensed producers have never... Read more
What a Trade War Means for the Booming Marijuana Industry
August 13, 2018
This article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of Cannabis Dispensary. To subscribe, click here. Burdensome regulations surrounding cannabis production, sale and use in various states have caused serious headaches for many cannabis entrepreneurs. The high levels of regulatory attention (from both state regulators and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials) attached... Read more
C21 Investments to Acquire Grön Chocolate and Confections
August 13, 2018
This article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of Cannabis Dispensary. To subscribe, click here. Burdensome regulations surrounding cannabis production, sale and use in various states have caused serious headaches for many cannabis entrepreneurs. The high levels of regulatory attention (from both state regulators and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials) attached... Read more
Outside Lands: A tour of the new marijuana-themed ‘Grass Lands’ area
CaliforniaUncategorized August 13, 2018
Outside Lands unveiled its new Grass Lands area on Aug. 10, which, according to a news release, makes it “the first major U.S. music festival to have a curated cannabis experience.” Interested parties got the chance to check out the area during Day One of the three-day festival, which... Read more
Koios Launches New Products, Expands Distribution & Begins Clinical Trials in the Functional Food & Beverage Space
Uncategorized August 13, 2018
Ryan Allway August 13th, 2018 Uncategorized The global nutraceutical market is projected to reach more than US$300 billion by 2024, according to Zion Market Research, driven by consumers taking a more active role in their health. Functional food and beverages that provide health benefits and enjoyment are one... Read more
Editorial: Oroville’s cannabis pursuit is all about the money
CaliforniaUncategorized August 13, 2018
We always knew why five of the seven Oroville City Council members wanted to legalize marijuana sales in the city, but it was never explicitly explained until a council meeting on Tuesday. It’s not because they see marijuana as a wonder herb, unfairly demonized. It’s not because they believe... Read more
Is Seed-to-Sale Tracking Helping or Hurting the Industry?
August 13, 2018
This article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of Cannabis Dispensary. To subscribe, click here. Burdensome regulations surrounding cannabis production, sale and use in various states have caused serious headaches for many cannabis entrepreneurs. The high levels of regulatory attention (from both state regulators and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials) attached... Read more
San Diego is making swift progress on its plan to have a local supply chain for its marijuana dispensaries, with 15 indoor pot farms and cannabis edible factories slated for final city approvals in coming weeks. Those businesses will follow the city’s first approved marijuana production facility, a food... Read more
