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Cresco Labs Closes Acquisition of Hope Heal Health, Inc., Launches First Day of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts

February 7, 2020

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Hope Heal Health, Inc. (“HHH”) after receiving regulatory approval for change in ownership granted by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”).…

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cbdMD’s CBD PM and CBD Freeze Awarded 2020 Product of the Year

February 7, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–cbdMD, Inc. a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand (NYSE American: YCBD), is pleased to announce that their CBD PM and CBD Freeze products have been voted the winner of the prestigious 2020 Product of the Year award in the CBD Sleep Aid and CBD Topical categories, respectively. This is America’s largest consumer-voted…

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Global Medical Marijuana Market 2020-2024| Evolving Opportunities with Aphria Inc. and Aurora Cannabis Inc. | Technavio

February 6, 2020

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has been monitoring the global medical marijuana market since 2018 and the market is poised to grow by USD 22.33 billion during 2020-2024 at a CAGR of over 24% during the forecast period. Request Free Sample Pages Read the 136-page research report with TOC on “Medical Marijuana Market Analysis Report by Geography (APAC,…

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Agricor Laboratories Now Offers Heavy Metal Testing for Medical and Recreational Marijuana Products

February 6, 2020

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agricor Laboratories, Colorado’s leading state-certified marijuana testing laboratory, today announced that it has added heavy metal testing to its range of test panels. Agricor Laboratories can now test for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury at its Denver laboratory. The addition of the heavy metals test capability complements Agricor Laboratories other available tests, which include…

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Pax Labs Appoints Michael Murphy as President and CEO

February 6, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PAX Labs, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as the company’s president and CEO. Murphy brings more than 35 years of professional experience in providing improved operational and financial consulting services to CPG and technology companies. Prior to joining PAX, he was a Managing Director for international consulting firm AlixPartners and…

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Coda Signature Launches Premium Award-Winning Cannabis Distillate Line in Colorado

February 6, 2020

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coda Signature, maker of award-winning cannabis infused gourmet edibles, all-natural topicals and handcrafted concentrates, launched its newest line of distillate products in Colorado today. Like Coda Signature’s topicals and Fruit Notes, the new distillate line focuses on effects, from energy to relaxation. Available in Uplift, Balance or Calm, each half-gram vaporizer cartridge features a…

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Initial Public Offerings on NEO Raised $1.5 Billion In 2019

February 6, 2020

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEO is pleased to announce that in 2019, the Neo Exchange Inc. (“NEO Exchange” or “NEO”) facilitated over CAD $1.5 billion in initial public offerings, ranking the stock exchange on par with the Toronto Stock Exchange and well ahead of total initial public offerings raised on the two Canadian venture exchanges. By December 2019,…

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2020 Drugs of Abuse Testing Market for 12 Assays – Supplier Shares & Strategies, Volume & Sales Segment Forecasts & Profiles of Leading Competitors – ResearchAndMarkets.com

February 6, 2020

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “2020 Drugs of Abuse Testing Market for 12 Assays: US, Europe, Japan – Supplier Shares and Strategies, Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Profiles of Leading Competitors” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This new 318-page report from the author contains 68 tables and provides analysis of the global drug of abuse testing…

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GenCanna Global Files for Chapter 11 to Implement Financial and Operational Restructuring Plans

February 5, 2020

WINCHESTER, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GenCanna Global USA, Inc. (“GenCanna” or the “Company”) announced today it has filed a petition for voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky (the “Court”). The filing will allow GenCanna to continue to operate its business without interruption to customers, vendors, partners and employees while…

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Dorsey Adds Industry Leader Sativa Rasmussen to Its Cannabis Team

February 5, 2020

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that Sativa Rasmussen has joined the Firm’s Seattle office as a lawyer in the Cannabis Practice Group. Ms. Rasmussen counsels cannabis businesses from startups to established market leaders on a wide range of corporate and regulatory needs. She advises clients on entity formation…

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Global CBD Skincare Market (2020-2024): Drivers and Challenges, Market Trends, Vendor Landscape & Vendor Analysis – ResearchAndMarkets.com

February 5, 2020

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global CBD Skincare Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global CBD skincare market and it is poised to grow by USD 1.64 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 33% during the forecast period. Our reports on global CBD skincare market provides a holistic analysis, market size and…

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Fontem US Inc President Testifies at House Committee Hearing on E-Cigarettes

February 5, 2020

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Antoine Blonde, president of Fontem US, Inc., marketer and seller of the blu e-cigarette brand, accepted an invitation to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee to discuss important issues regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes. The hearing, titled “Vaping in America: E-Cigarette Manufacturers’…

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