Cannabis

The B.C.-based company recently announced it will team up with Arkansas Valley Hemp, LLC and initial production is expected to be on 120 acres in 2019, with a possibility of that reaching 500 acres by next year.

Fizz Tabs, which are dissolvable and hemp-infused, give consumers an innovative way to add the touted wellness extract into drinks.

Vancouver-based pot company Invictus is banking on music icon's star power to boost coming CBD-infused beverage line.

The Moncton-based pot company will construct a technology, labeling and shipping system to produce up to four million kilograms of "exceptional chocolate cannabis edibles" annually.

Although the bill hasn't been introduced yet, it would tax, regulate, create recreational use licenses and regulate hemp and CBD products, while expanding medical marijuana use.

The Canadian hemp industry is calling on the federal government to remove restrictions that treat CBD like a drug in order to free up the market and grow hemp sales to $1 billion by 2023.

Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE:SPR)(OTCQB:SRUTF) has reached an agreement with Moosehead Breweries Limited to form a joint venture to work on developing and producing cannabis beverages.

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (CSE:CWEB) has brought on Adrienne Elsner as new the CEO to help ramp up its growth across the U.S.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) announced last week that its facility in Hamilton, Ontario received a license from Health Canada to sell cannabis oil.

With concerns of another rollout potentially in danger of falling flat, the Cannabis Beverage Producers Alliances has been formed by cannabis and alcohol companies. The group includes both Molson Coors Canada (TSX:TPX.B) and Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO), which are working together under a joint venture. A total of 10 companies are included in the Alliance.

April 20, aka 4/20, is coming up and one way cannabis enthusiasts can celebrate it is with a CBD-infused burger from fast-food chain Carl's Jr. According to the Company, it has enough supply to be able to sell at least 1,000 burgers containing CBD.

Unilever (NYSE:UN) is a massive consumer goods company. It hasn't acquired a cannabis company and it's not about to start growing its own pot, but one of its subsidiary companies is looking to sell CBD-infused deodorant products

On October 17, Canada legalized the recreational cannabis market. However, one key segment of the market that it did not include in the legislation was edibles. All we know is that by October 17 of this year or earlier, Canada is going to legalize edibles. But when that happens is still unclear.

Cannabis and food go hand in hand. Even a girl scout in California has realized how big of a business it is to sell food outside of a dispensary. It's no wonder restaurant Chefs see cannabis-infused foods as the next big trend for 2019.

Five companies in the world of cannabis retail and the progress they've been making thus far.

Marijuana has been rapidly growing in popularity. And like a weed, has been making its way into just about every aspect of day-to-day life. From cookies to beverages to clothing and even television shows, marijuana culture has been taking off. Last month, there was even a cannabis wedding expo in Calgary, Alberta.

Last week, Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (CSE:CWEB)(OTCQX:CWBHF) released its year-end results, which continued to show a lot of growth. The Company's sales reached $21.5 million for the three months ending December 31. This is an increase in Charlotte's Web's top line by more than 70% from the previous year.

When U.S. lawmakers passed the farm bill back in December which legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp, they likely overlooked the problems that might stem from it. Not only does it cause confusion among consumers, but for authorities, telling the difference between hemp or illegal marijuana has become a big issue.

Jelly Belly candies now has 38 new flavours that are infused with cannabidiol (CBD). Although the public has only recently learned about the new candies, Jelly Belly's founder David Klein says that they're already sold out. With a patent-pending formula that took two and a half years, it could be the next big thing in the edibles market.

Recent research suggests that cannabis effects could be obtained from yeast itself. In what could prove to revolutionize the process, it's been found that Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is found in yeast, can be turned into tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD).

HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO) is going to be acquiring Newstrike Brands Ltd. (TSX-V:HIP) in an all-stock deal valued at $263 million. It shouldn't come as a big surprise to investors as Newstrike was in talks last year with Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) but failed to come to terms on a deal.

With more retailers opening for business and the edibles market likely coming online this year, there's going to be many more growth opportunities. Here are some of the hottest cannabis stocks right now that are positioning themselves to take advantage of the fast-growing retail market.

While it might seem odd to some people, many pet owners have been using cannabis to help treat pets that are suffering in pain, relying on the medicinal benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). The danger, however, is when pets are exposed to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the high-inducing substance.

It's not hard to find anecdotes of how CBD has helped provide patients with pain relief, normally after exhausting all other options. The problem, however, is that there isn't a lot of data behind those claims and finding hard facts and numbers on the effectiveness of CBD is very difficult.

A lot of big names have gotten involved in the cannabis industry, with the latest one being Martha Stewart. The popular businesswoman and television personality is joining Canopy Growth Corp in an advisory role where she is going to help develop cannabidiol (CBD) products. She offered a hint as to what her first project is going to be focusing on.

As consumer awareness around CBD continues to grow, cannabis companies are beginning to allocate an inordinate amount of investment capital into the development of CBD-infused beverages. In this report, we explore some of the largest and most active companies preparing to make their mark on the dawning CBD-infused beverage market.

Tilray Inc. announced that it would be purchasing FHF Holdings Ltd, known as Manitoba Harvest. According to the release, Manitoba Harvest is the "world's largest hemp food manufacturer" and sells products in more than 16,000 stores in both Canada and the U.S.

With the global CBD movement supercharged by the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, cannabis and beverage companies alike are officially beginning to launch CBD-infused products in the U.S. market.

With industrial hemp officially legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived CBD is poised to take the marijuana industry by storm.

It didn't take long for one of the big players to get moving on a big development in the industry. On Monday, we learned that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) had obtained a license from the State of New York to produce and process hemp. It was just last month that the Farm Bill had passed in the U.S.

Just last month, the U.S. made a big move in passing the Farm Bill, which legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp. While it didn't mean that all CBD would be legalized, it was still a significant step for cannabis companies as it now paves a way for them to sell some types of CBD products. Here are a few companies involved in the space.

This year could be a big one for marijuana edibles. With hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) recently being legalized in the U.S. and Canada expecting to legalize edibles sometime this year, there could be significant growth opportunities for cannabis stocks this year. Here are four stocks set to take advantage of this boom.