Deals and new products launch CBD further into the wellness field

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 7th September 2020 || Business briefing |

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CBD firms are expanding their reach into the wellness market via company acquisitions, distribution deals and new product launches ...

Pharma gets bigger with approval for new cannabinoid-based treatments

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 3rd September 2020 || Business briefing |

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The pharmaceutical side of the cannabinoid industry continues to grow, with several major announcements expanding treatments and blurring boundaries ...

Closures, bankruptcy and rescues – cannabinoid firms battle for survival

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 2nd September 2020 || Business briefing |

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The bankruptcy stories continue for cannabinoid firms in the US and Canada as businesses struggle to survive in turbulent times ...

Canopy Growth takes stride into sports nutrition with NFL superstar tie-up

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 19th August 2020 || Business briefing |

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Canadian cannabinoid firm Canopy Growth has signed a multi-year deal with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes as part of its advance into the sports nutrition market ...

Irish trade body criticises the government’s approach to hemp and CBD

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 14th August 2020 || Business briefing |

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The trade body for hemp and CBD in Ireland has accused the Irish government of working in silos and said its lack of intra-governmental communication as well as consultation with stakeholders could lead to the end of the...

HempFusion completes NDC registration for CBD topical products

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 31st July 2020 || Business briefing |

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Registration in the US FDA National Drug Code (NDC) Directory conveys significant benefits even if the FDA does not specifically approve these items as over-the-counter products, according to a CBD company ...

Firms restructure and recapitalise as revenues continue to decline

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 27th July 2020 || Business briefing |

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As tough market conditions continue for cannabinoid firms in the US and Canada, struggling companies are continuing to pursue a range of survival strategies ...

Distribution deals show faith in future of European CBD retail

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 22nd July 2020 || Business briefing |

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Firms from Israel and South America are showing faith in the European CBD market, and its bricks-and-mortar retail, with distribution deals to place their products in a growing number of outlets ...

Cuts, restructuring and bankruptcies as firms navigate troubled waters

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 8th July 2020 || Business briefing |

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Hard-hit cannabinoid firms in the US and Canada are reassessing their market strategies, restructuring, and downsizing – in some cases with significant job cuts – as the market remains volatile ...

Ocean Spray’s move into CBD drinks may make a path for others to follow

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 23rd June 2020 || Business briefing |

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A new line of sparkling CBD drinks is to be launched in the Colorado market in what may be an indication of how high-profile companies approach the CBD market during its continued period of uncertainty ...

Another cannabis firm in trouble as Beleave is granted creditor protection

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 16th June 2020 || Business briefing |

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Canadian grower Beleave has become the latest casualty of turbulent times in the cannabis industry ...

Red, white and blooming – High Times joins the cannabis move into CBD

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 16th June 2020 || Business briefing |

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One of the most iconic brands in the cannabis space, High Times, has entered into an agreement with Red White & Bloom (RWB) to develop cannabis-based CBD and THC products across the US ...

Why cannabis companies and others are switching track towards CBD

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 9th June 2020 || Business briefing |

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Excess production space, surplus of supply, legal restrictions – and now the coronavirus crisis – have been giving the global cannabis industry a tough ride and some businesses are setting their sights on hemp-derived CBD ...

Brazil’s rule change is just what the doctor ordered for Canadian company

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 5th June 2020 || Business briefing |

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Countries in South America are becoming increasingly important markets for CBD, as the ink dries on a deal to distribute medical cannabis products in Brazil, where a change in regulatory policy has opened up trade ...

Aurora looks to US market with $40m Reliva deal after selling off assets

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 4th June 2020 || Business briefing |

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Canadian cannabis firm Aurora has shifted focus to the US CBD market, a long-time goal of the company, with the $40m purchase of retailer Reliva ...

Researchers aim for a certified safer alternative to painkiller ibuprofen

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 23rd January 2020 || Business briefing |

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A US-based hemp research firm is working with a university in Florida to create an FDA-approved capsule that could replicate the painkilling abilities of ibuprofen ...

Can CBD help make anticancer drugs and antibiotics more effective?

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 22nd January 2020 || Business briefing |

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Two new studies have shown hopeful signs that CBD could be combined with existing drugs to improve treatment – in one case, of cancer, and in the other of the potentially deadly E. coli ...

Charity invests in CBD trials for Parkinson’s symptom relief

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 14th January 2020 || Business briefing |

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As more victims of Parkinson’s disease turn to CBD to relieve symptoms such as tremors, anxiety and insomnia, Parkinson’s UK is investing in a clinical trial into how CBD might benefit those suffering Parkinson’s-related psychosis ...

‘Potential goes beyond CBD and THC – but consumers need educating’

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 12th November 2019 || Business briefing |

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Educating consumers is the key to success in the fast-moving industry of cannabis-based products, says Melissa Jochim, founder of High Beauty, a brand of skincare products from pressed hemp seed oil ...

Full-spectrum products are ‘the future’, says pro-hemp vet

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 29th October 2019 || Business briefing |

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California vet Tim Shu, founder of Vet CBD and Dr Shu’s Pet Care, discusses the future of full-spectrum products, cannabinoid therapeutics, and the need for further research and regulation ...

Into the fourth dimension, and other stories: CBD business news in brief

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 28th October 2019 || Business briefing |

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A bumper crop of business briefs includes news of a “unique 4D, shape-changing cannabinoid and active ingredient delivery system” ...

US health organisations respond to rise of CBD with cautious optimism

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 17th October 2019 || Business briefing |

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Medical associations in the US say they are optimistic about the potential for CBD to treat patients, but have warned people to proceed with caution when treating themselves due to a lack of rigorous scientific studies ...

US universities take positive steps for hemp research and innovation

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 15th October 2019 || Business briefing |

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Funding success for new developments in hemp research, as well as innovations such as monitoring the path of pollen using drones ...

Lung outbreak: CDC, FDA now focused on THC, but public more worried by nicotine

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 4th October 2019 || Business briefing |

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The American public believes nicotine e-cigarettes to be more dangerous than THC vaping, even as official statements on the recent outbreak of lung disease start to emphasise the role of cannabis and play down the involvement of nicotine...

Good evidence – and the lack of it: CBD-Intel science news in brief

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 25th September 2019 || Business briefing |

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Scientific studies reveal varying views on the use of CBD and cannabis in treating PTSD, HIV, depression, anxiety and stress, while parents are warned not to give CBD to their children ...

US consumer study finds CBD levels matter most to medical cannabis users

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 22nd August 2019 || Business briefing |

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Consumers looking for the medical benefits of cannabis are willing to pay a premium for high-CBD flowers, according to the findings of a new study by a group of US universities ...

New clinical trial investigates CBD-infused oral health products

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 19th August 2019 || Business briefing |

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A new clinical trial is investigating the efficacy of CBD-infused mouthwashes and toothpaste when used to treat gum disease. The randomised controlled clinical trial is a collaboration between Australian medicinal cannabis business Impression Healthcare and US-based pharmaceutical-grade medical...

A hole in one – will sports and CBD continue to entwine?

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 8th August 2019 || Business briefing |

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The sports world is becoming increasingly enamoured with CBD. US professional golfers have become the latest sporting personalities to endorse CBD products, including 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover. Will CBD continue to wind its way into the professional...

Getting the dosage right is crucial to CBD’s mainstream future, says expert

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 3rd July 2019 || Market reports |

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Accurate and consistent CBD dosage will be vital for the industry as edible items become the biggest category of cannabinoid-derived products, experts predict ...

CBD is a feminist issue too as women take a progressive leading role

Written by Lorraine Mullaney || 1st May 2019 || Business briefing |

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Women are emerging as key players in the movement to promote medical CBD: starting their own businesses, campaigning for legalisation and creating networks for future empowerment ...