Operations & Marketing

Recreational cannabis beverage producer HighBridge Premium partnered with NanoHempTechLabs (NHTL) of Houston to develop formulas utilizing the NHTL “nano” technology for Delta-9 THC extraction from hemp. Under the terms of their agreement, NHTL will produce an initial run of 75,000 units of the HighBridge faux Beer suite. Under the terms of the agreement, production in…

Real Tested CBD partnered with KCA Labs to work together in the mission to provide transparency in testing directly to CBD consumers. Because inaccurate test results can lead to serious consequences, Real Tested CBD is dedicated to bringing transparency to consumers through reliable, unbiased and accurate testing. “Our team at KCA was delighted to be chosen…

Charlotte’s Web has announced the appointment of Greg Gould as the company’s chief financial officer and chief administration officer. Gould is a senior finance executive with more than two decades of experience in chief financial officer roles, leading multiple small- and medium-sized businesses within the natural wellness and biopharmaceutical sectors. Gould brings significant financial and…

Charlotte’s Web officially became Angel City Football Club’s (ACFC) official CBD partner, a relationship inspired by a shared interest in wellness solutions and driven by the purpose-focused mission of both organizations. Through the Angel City Sponsorship Model, of which 10% of each ACFC sponsorship is reallocated back to the Los Angeles community, the team and Charlotte’s…

Cannabis company Trulieve has opened a new medical marijuana dispensary in New Port Richey, Fla. The store is located at 5422 U.S. Highway 19. Grand opening festivities throughout the day at the new dispensary will include numerous partner giveaways, music, food trucks, deals, specials and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. Trulieve also…

CBD Move Free announced a partnership with Rise Nation to create a new product within the CBD Move Free line that is designed to treat workout enthusiasts’ muscle soreness. The product relieves delayed onset muscle soreness and exercise-induced muscle damage, which naturally occurs after physical activity due to microscopic damage to muscle fibers. The new…

N2 Packaging Systems has recently joined the Sustainable Cannabis Coalition (SCC), marking the latest development N2 has made to create more sustainable packaging and to eventually become a plastic-free packaging supplier by the end of 2023. “Sustainability is a core principle of our company since its inception and we try to infuse that into everything…

Cajun Cigar Czar and WestCann have reached an agreement to sell and distribute Laika hemp products — a subsidiary of WestCann — in brick-and-mortar stores throughout the U.S. Dustin Prudhomme, CEO of Cajun Cigar Czar, has created a network of 500 retail partners nationwide for the distribution of premium handmade cigars. This attracted the attention…

Pet-wellness platform Antelope has acquired Diggin’ Your Dog and Super Snouts, which will continue to operate under its brand name within Antelope with Christy Love continuing as CEO. Diggin’ Your Dog and Super Snouts is a supplier of high-quality pet CBD supplements, health products and treats. Antelope was launched in August 2021 by Alpine Investors, a…

With a majority of Americans favoring the legalization of cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, and with the convenience channel representing the largest number of outlets of any retail class of trade, it would seem rather logical that this channel would have strong potential for the distribution of cannabis. I believe there is current…

Sparkling CBD water brand Day One Beverages has agreed to sponsor professional pickleball family the Johnsons, a family of three professional pickleball superstars. Day One is also the exclusive CBD partner of USA Pickleball. The top-ranked family includes Julie Johnson, mother and senior pro pickleball player, and her two pro-pickleball-playing children, JW Johnson and Jorja…

Flora Growth Corp.’s JustCBD announced its line of Novel Foods-registered CBD products will be launching on Amazon in the U.K. Amazon UK entered the CBD market in October 2021 and has since expanded the initial pilot-only program to include vendors who have demonstrated their compliance with the U.K. CBD Novel Food regulations. Producers awarded with U.K.…

CBD manufacturer Bluebird Botanicals will be expanding its product offerings with a new retail-exclusive line in an effort to increase foot traffic in retail stores. “Over the last few years, online shopping has resulted in a decline in foot traffic within the retail channels. E-commerce versus brick-and-mortar stores has become increasingly competitive. That’s why Bluebird…

SunMed CBD Products, its retailer Your CBD Store and its marketing agency Intersport announced a multi-year partnership with the Association of Pickleball Professionals to bring CBD and hemp products to a fast-growing sport. Your CBD Store is one of the largest CBD and hemp retailers in the U.S. The partnership, which runs through 2023, includes…

In celebration of Memorial Day, FAB CBD announced that customers will receive 20% off of their total order at checkout, using code HONOR20. As an added bonus, for every product purchased during its sale, FAB CBD will donate $1 to Homes For Our Troops, one of America’s top-rated Veterans and Military charities. Its purpose is to…

Gonzo Gummies introduced www.gonzogummies.com to provide both an educational format for newcomers typical of an in-store experience and a platform to decipher the reputation and quality of a product or gain guidance based on individual needs. Gonzo Gummies has partnered with several reputable high-end manufacturers as well as a dedicated staff of CBD specialists. This next…

Pet CBD and CBDA company ElleVet Sciences will be providing free veterinary care, food and supplies to pets of the homeless and street pets throughout the U.S. through its nonprofit “The ElleVet Project.” The relief tour will begin on June 2 and continue throughout the year. With an expanded list of states and cities from…

Cannabis manufacturer and distributor Flora Growth has announced the acquisition of the Masaya brand, which is currently owned by leading cell biologist Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, Ph.D. Flora will also obtain Manalo-Morgan’s patent-pending CBD formulations. Created by Manalo-Morgan and backed by her research, Masaya’s formulations of pure, potent CBD oil are 100% THC-free and have a long…

Trulieve Cannabis announced that it will open two new medical dispensaries in West Virginia. Trulieve — a top performing cannabis company in the U.S. — already has two existing locations in West Virginia. The new dispensaries will be located at 4701 MacCorkle Ave. in South Charleston and 152 Park Shopping Center in Parkersburg, and will…

Bloomios has completed a major expansion of the company’s manufacturing and fulfillment systems at its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Daytona Beach, Fla. The expansion increased manufacturing and fulfillment capacity by approximately 300%, as well as lowered operating expenses. It now supports more than 80 turnkey products across seven popular format categories, as well as the…

Hemp extract wellness product company Charlotte’s Web reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022. “While our e-commerce traffic was lower compared to prior periods, subscriptions more than doubled since Q1-2021. With e-commerce revenue down $3.0 million year-over-year, rebuilding traffic and conversions remain key priorities for us in e-commerce, which is our largest revenue…

COAST announced its latest partnership with Midwest Food and Tobacco Group (MWFTG) on May 12 for a long-term distribution deal, which gives COAST the opportunity to expand beyond its strong West Coast footprint. COAST is currently distributed in 1,500 stores but expects this partnership to help it hit 5,000-plus by end of year. “We had…

Cannabis technology company BLAZE Solutions (BLAZE) has acquired Vancouver, Canada-based dispensary POS software company Greenline, allowing the company to become one of the few cannabis operations software systems in both Canada and the U.S. and to better serve its international clients. It also enables the company to gain experience operating in Canada’s federally regulated marketplace.…

True North Cannabis Corp. has licensed highly innovative proprietary liposome encapsulated technology from Panag Pharma, a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma, who will collect royalties on sales on products distributed under the True North brand that are produced with the tech. Tetra’s patented technology leads to better absorption and aqueous emulsification of the CBD molecule in a…

Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) announced the launch of NexDrinx, a new product line initiative focused on the development, marketing and sales of alternative beverage products. “We believe alternative beverages share many synergies with wine, and developing a product category adjacent to our wine business presents an opportunity for further growth with diversification. While we will…