More than $2.2 billion was invested into the North American cannabis industry during the first few weeks of October.
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Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis firms hustle to expand, raise capital to support growth
Strong distribution networks are critical for future growth in the U.S. cannabis market – and firms are willing to invest in growing their networks.
Ecuador inches closer to legal medical cannabis production
A key legislative committee in Ecuador approved comprehensive health reform that could lead to legal cultivation, manufacture and prescribing of medical cannabis in the Latin American country. The measure, Libro II del Código de la Salud, was approved unanimously by...
Chart: Is marijuana already becoming a mainstream industry?
Broader consumer acceptance of marijuana across North America signals that the nascent industry may soon take a place among mainstream industries ranging from cosmetics to nonalcoholic beverages. A majority of respondents to a recent survey by Chicago-based consulting...
Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis acquisitions slow, but capital raises continue to balloon
Tilray continues to dominate investment headlines, with acquisitions and massive capital raises. But activity continues across sectors and around the globe.
Sales blitz and speedbumps for Ontario Cannabis Store’s e-commerce site
The Ontario Cannabis Store, the government-sponsored online cannabis retailer - and, for now, the only Ontario outlet selling marijuana in Canada’s most-populated province - is experiencing a blitz of business but also some glitches. The Ontario Cannabis Store has...
Chart: The days of CBD-only stores may be numbered
While hemp and marijuana may be close relatives, most hemp-derived CBD retailers don't sell the products alongside medical cannabis. But as state laws around cannabidiol continue to change, stand-alone CBD stores may become a relic. According to estimates from Hemp...
Walmart explores selling CBD in Canada
The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is considering selling CBD products in Canada, a development that comes just days before the country's recreational marijuana markets open. But Walmart says it isn't ready to start selling cannabidiol just yet. [include_post...
Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis investor demand shifts from Canada to US
Canadian investors are turning their attention to the U.S., as multistate operators continue to build their infrastructure.
Weekly Deal Watch: Marijuana companies target international expansion, low-cost production
This weekly series from Marijuana Business Daily and Viridian Capital Advisors provides the latest data on cannabis investment activity and M&A, along with key takeaways, analysis and trends based on recent market moves.
Getting a Grip on Efficiency
When it comes to the most efficient method of cannabis extraction, if you want to create a high-quality distillate, ethanol extraction is hard to beat. It’s great for processing a lot of marijuana to extract a single cannabinoid, like THC or CBD. The process requires...
Product Quality
Deciding which extraction method results in the highest product quality probably requires the most qualifying statements to come up with a clear winner. Each type of extraction has benefits and drawbacks when it comes to the end result. “Not all extractions are the...
