A & F tries CBD, GW Pharma skyrockets, Denver decriminalizes mushrooms

New leaders will expand their roles within the company and portfolio companies over the coming months.

Mitch Baruchowitz, Managing Partner of Merida, said, "Tom and Pam are Fortune 500 leaders with experience in healthcare, strategy, governance and other areas that will help our portfolio in many ways. This is another validation of the institutional approach of Merida and the industry as a whole ".

Last month, Merida announced the creation of its third $ 200 million fund, which will focus on very compelling investments in leading companies in the cannabis sector. Since 2016, the fund has deployed $ 80 million on its first two funds. Current assets under management amount to $ 125 million.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The Dutch Bio Vert announced a strategic investment in the US beverage space as a co-founder investor and strategic partner of the newly formed Califormulations LLC. & nbsp; TGOD will work with Califormulations to accelerate the launch of TGOD-branded organic hemp CBD beverages in the United States. "data-reactid =" 88 ">The Dutch Bio Vert announced a strategic investment in the US beverage space as a co-founder and strategic partner of the newly formed Califormulations LLC. TGOD will work with Califormulations to accelerate the launch of TGOD-branded organic hemp CBD beverages in the United States.

"We are excited to be working with Califormulations on the development of hemp CBD-based beverages; the category is expected to grow exponentially as more and more consumers adopt CBD products, "said Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD. "The ability to leverage the expertise and capabilities of a global leader like Symrise facilitates our entry into the US CBD hemp market, providing flexibility and agility as we move forward." Through this partnership, TGOD is well positioned to take advantage of the rapidly evolving market for cannabinoid beverages. "

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Canopy Rivers Inc (OTC: CNPOF), Canopy Growth's investment platform, announced the signing of a major agreement between its joint venture, Pharmhouse, a cannabis greenhouse operator, and Canopy Growth. "data-reactid =" 90 ">Canopy Rivers Inc (OTC: CNPOF), Canopy Growth's investment platform, announced the signing of a major agreement between its joint venture, cannabis hog operator Pharmhouse and Canopy Growth.

Building on an existing agreement to allow Canopy Growth to allocate 10% of Pharmhouse's flowering area, this announcement increases this agreement by 20%, forcing Canopy Growth to provide 30% of the supply generated by the greenhouse. 1.3 million square feet. Pharmhouse has now committed 50% of its future offering. Deliveries from PharmHouse to Canopy Growth are expected to begin by the end of the second half of this year, when the state-of-the-art greenhouse will be operational.

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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Benzinga broke the news of GrowGeneration Corp. (OTC: GRWG) has record revenues and an increase in forecasts. "data-reactid =" 93 "> Benzinga has announced the new GrowGeneration Corp. (OTC: GRWG) records record revenues and an increase in forecasts.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "HerbForce, The recruiting division of ForceBrands, specializing in cannabis, has released its latest report on talent markets, exclusively devoted to benefits and compensation in the cannabis industry. HerbForce interviewed more than 500 full-time professionals in the consumer products industry, 10% of whom came specifically from the cannabis industry. The results revealed that cannabis producing companies had the highest average percentage increase in 2018, or 14% – more than four times the national average. "Data-reactid =" 94 ">HerbForce, The recruiting division of ForceBrands, specializing in cannabis, has released its latest report on talent markets, exclusively devoted to benefits and compensation in the cannabis industry. HerbForce interviewed more than 500 full-time professionals in the consumer products industry, 10% of whom came specifically from the cannabis industry. The results revealed that cannabis companies had the highest average percentage increase in 2018, 14%, more than four times the national average.

In addition, in terms of benefits, cannabis employers appeal to high-level candidates with traditional benefits such as dental and visual insurance, but are already looking to the future of the workplace, where younger generations who prefer a more flexible working life This balance will pave the way for new benefits, such as travel reimbursement and office stress reduction initiatives. Download the full report here: Cannabis Talent Market Report.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Cronos Group says it is expanding its research and development program by opening a establishment in Israel which will focus on the cannabinoid devices. More importantly, the company announced first quarter results including & nbsp; 120% revenue growth over the year, thanks to the legalization of adult cannabis and strong sales of CBD oil. "Data-reactid =" 96 ">Cronos Group stated that it was expanding its research and development program by opening a facility in Israel that would focus on cannabinoid-based devices. Most importantly, the company announced first quarter results including 120% revenue growth over one year, driven by the legalization of cannabis for adult use and strong sales of CBD oil. .

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "From seed based in California to the sale of 39 a cannabis company NUG announced the closing of a Series A financing round of $ 15 million. The company will use this new capital to fuel a rapid expansion of its three main pillars: manufacturing, distribution and branding. "Data-reactid =" 97 "> A cannabis business based on the sale of cannabis in California NUG announced the closing of a Series A financing round of $ 15 million. The company will use this new capital to fuel a rapid expansion of its three main pillars: manufacturing, distribution and branding.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Tilray announced it has invested 0.6 million euros to increase its production and manufacture of cannabis in Canada. "data-reactid =" 98 ">Tilray announced $ 0.6 million to expand cannabis production and manufacturing in Canada.

<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "On April 30, & nbsp;Ionic Brands Corp (OTC: ZRRRF) announced that its Lucid Green technology platform, intended to enhance the Ionic Certified Clean program, will be marketed on Ionic packaging in May. IONIC BRANDS President and CEO John Gorst said: "data-reactid =" 99 "> April 30, Ionic Brands Corp (OTC: ZRRRF) has announced that its Lucid Green technology platform, intended to enhance the Ionic Certified Clean program, will be sold on Ionic packaging in May. John Gorst, President and CEO of IONIC BRANDS, said:

"In order to manufacture the highest quality products on the market and to provide our customers with truthful and accurate information, we have associated our Ionic certified clean program with confidence and transparency of the platform Lucid Green. Our pair of Certified Clean with Lucid Green allows IONIC BRANDS to provide consumers with products of the highest quality, with the best organized experiences. These tests ensure that we provide our customers with the safest and cleanest products possible. IONIC Brands' strategy is to create brand loyalty through safe and effective products that increase demand for products. "

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "New Age Beverages Corp (NASDAQ: NBEV) announced & nbsp; First quarter financial results slightly below expectations. The manufacturer of healthy drinks said its gross revenue was $ 60.5 million. Net revenues were $ 58.3 million, an increase of 404% from the previous year; this figure was below the consensus estimate of $ 61.5 million. "data-reactid =" 102 ">New Age Beverages Corp (NASDAQ: NBEV) announced financial results for the first quarter slightly below expectations. The manufacturer of healthy drinks said its gross revenue was $ 60.5 million. Net revenues were $ 58.3 million, an increase of 404% from the previous year; this figure was below the consensus estimate of $ 61.5 million.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "4Front Holdings has secured a million loans from LI Lending to support the expansion and construction of brand culture and production facilities. "data-reactid =" 103 ">4Front Holdings has secured a loan of one million LI Lending to support the expansion and construction of the culture and production facilities of the brand.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "MediPharm Labs Corp. (OTC: MEDIF) announced that in the second quarter, it had generated a turnover of millions of dollars, an increase of 115% over the fourth quarter of 2018. "data-reactid =" 104 ">MediPharm Labs Corp. (OTC: MEDIF) announced that it generated a turnover of millions of dollars in the second quarter, an increase of 115% over the fourth quarter of 2018.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Multi-state operator CROP Corp finalized the purchase of the 1,012-hectare recreational cannabis license series owned by Elite Ventures Group, in which it holds a 49% interest, for a total price of $ 8 million. "data-reactid =" 105 "> Multi-state operator CROP Corp finalized the purchase of the 1,012-hectare recreational cannabis license series owned by Elite Ventures Group, in which it holds a 49% interest, for a total price of $ 8 million.

"The closing of this acquisition is a major step for CROP as it is the largest transaction we have ever completed," said Michael Yorke, CEO and CEO of CROP Corp. "We now have the largest licensed recreational cannabis farm in the United States, and perhaps the world with over 1,000 acres of which 40 will be planted this year. Over the next year, we will be very well positioned to help the explosive growth of the cannabis production sector, and our Nevada property helps us write history one farm at a time. "

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Aurora Cannabis The Luxembourg Ministry of Health has appointed its European subsidiary Aurora Deutschland, the exclusive supplier of a second national delivery of medical cannabis. Aurora has won the rights by offer of sale to the Division of Pharmacy and Medicines of Luxembourg. "Data-reactid =" 107 ">Aurora Cannabis The Luxembourg Ministry of Health has appointed its European subsidiary Aurora Deutschland, the exclusive supplier of a second national delivery of medical cannabis. Aurora has won the rights by offer of sale to the Division of Pharmacy and Medicines of Luxembourg.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Veritas Farms, Inc. (OTC: VFRM), a vertically integrated agro-industry focused on the production of full-spectrum hemp extracts containing natural cannabinoids, has announced the appointment of Michael D. Pelletier as CFO of the company and Spencer Fuller as vice president of agriculture of the company. Pelletier will assume the corporate finance, accounting, auditing, tax and administrative functions of Veritas Farms, while Fuller will be responsible for the company's industrial hemp operations, expanded and expanding in Colorado. "Data-reactid =" 108 ">Veritas Farms, Inc. (OTC: VFRM), a vertically integrated agro-industry focused on the production of full spectrum hemp extracts containing natural cannabinoids, has announced the appointment of Michael D. Pelletier as CFO of the company and Spencer Fuller to the position of Vice President of Agriculture of the company. Pelletier will assume the corporate finance, accounting, auditing, tax and administrative functions of Veritas Farms, while Fuller will be responsible for the company's industrial hemp operations, expanded and expanding in Colorado.

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Here are some of the most interesting stories related to this week's cannabis.

The New York Times released a report on China's intention to capture a significant share of the CBD market.

Curaleaf acquired Ohio Grown Therapies' cultivation and processing licenses for $ 20 million.

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The hedge fund of activist investor Mick McGuire, Marcato Capital Management, protested against the acquisition of Canopy Growth by Acreage Holdings.

MJ Freeway shared about 4/20 sales data.

Canopy Growth has announced a new global brand that will encompass all of the company's medical operations: Spectrum Therapeutics.

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The author also shared an overview of how athletes use cannabis to train and recover.

TD Ameritrade explained how to invest in cannabis as the industry evolved.

We spoke with the CEO of Vinzan International.

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<p class = "canvas-atom-text-canvas Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "May 16: Cannabis budding entrepreneurs waiting are invited to learn more about the budding hemp and cannabis industries at a Women Grow Signature Pop-Up event & nbsp; at Mama Su Smoke and Vape Shop. The event is led by Susan S. & Hbsang, a millennium who has built a diverse portfolio of cannabis-related activities since entering the market in 2012. Known as Mama Su, Hwang is a South Korean immigrant. who came. in the United States at the age of 12 years. She currently chairs as the CEO of a nationwide chain of accredited dispensaries, the national brand Daily Dose, and the consulting firm SH Management Services, LLC, based in Arizona. This year, Hwang plans to launch the Best Dispensary in Los Angeles, near his Mama Su Smoke Shop and Vape Shop. "Data-reactid =" 123 "> May 16: Cannabis budding entrepreneurs are invited to learn about the hemp industries in the making and cannabis at a Women Grow Signature Pop-Up event at Mama Su Smoke and Vape Shop. The event is hosted by Susan S. Hwang, a millennium who has built a diverse portfolio of cannabis businesses since entering the market in 2012. Known as Mama Su, Hwang is an immigrant South Korean came to the United States at the age of 12 years. She now serves as the CEO of a national chain of accredited clinics, the national brand Daily Dose, and the consulting firm SH Management Services, LLC in Arizona. This year, Hwang plans to launch the Best Dispensary in Los Angeles, near its Mama Su Smoke Shop and Vape Shop.

<p class = "canvas-atom web-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "May 22: Greenhouse Ventures and the Philadelphia-Israel House of trade organize Innovation in the cannabis industry, from Israel to the United States& nbsp; at the Levitt Auditorium of the University of the Arts. The event is focused on transferring the best technology and research commercialization practices from Israel to the United States, focusing on the implications for the region of the world. State (NY, NJ, PA). & Nbsp; Discover how US investors and entrepreneurs are benefiting from international regulations and developments in medical research. "data-reactid =" 124 "> May 22: Greenhouse Ventures and the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce welcome Innovation in the cannabis industry, from Israel to the United States at the Levitt Auditorium of the University of the Arts. The event aims to transfer Israel's best technology commercialization and research practices to the United States, with a focus on the implications for the three-state region (NY, NJ, PA). Discover how American investors and entrepreneurs benefit from the evolution of international regulations and developments in medical research.

The host organization Greenhouse Ventures will provide an overview of the launch of a new international marketing incubator for economic operators and investors attending the event. The goal is to position Philadelphia and the Tri-State region as a landing base for international startups seeking entry into the US market. Companies selected to join the marketing incubator will benefit from academic research and business partnerships, discounted services and pro bono services, as well as assistance in overcoming complex obstacles. such as banks, immigration, housing and acquisitions of leading clients.

<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "May 23: The Association of the hemp industry of Arizona& nbsp; hold a monthly public networking event at Modern Grove Views, OdySea in the Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona. HITA-AZ is the first non-government agricultural organization specific to hemp in Arizona. "Data-reactid =" 126 "> May 23: The Association of the hemp industry of Arizona will be hosting a monthly public networking event at Modern Grove Views in OdySea in the Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona. HITA-AZ is the first non-government agricultural organization specific to hemp in Arizona.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "May 28th to June 1st: The inconvenients is a gathering of three professional and amateur shows, Cam Con, Cannabis Con and Inked Con, all under one roof, at the SLS South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The 2019 Cons will offer a variety of seminars with the industry's leading panelists, network parties and performances, benefiting content providers, models and affiliates of the industry. Although these industries are different, they overlap in many ways. "Data-reactid =" 127 "> From May 28th to June 1st: The inconvenients is a gathering of three professional and amateur shows, Cam Con, Cannabis Con and Inked Con, all under one roof, at the SLS South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The 2019 Cons will offer a variety of seminars with the industry's leading panelists, network parties and performances, benefiting content providers, models and affiliates of the industry. Although these industries are different, they overlap in many ways.

<p class = "canvas-atom web-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "May 29: Ansell Grimm & Aaron's Cannabis Law Practice welcomes the CBD-A Conference. This seminar will focus on emerging issues and opportunities related to cannabis, blockchain and capital raising using D and A regulations. "Data-reactid =" 128 "> 29 May: Ansell Grimm & Aaron cannabis law, welcomes the CBD-A Conference. This seminar will focus on emerging issues and opportunities related to cannabis, blockchain and capital raising using D and A regulations.

<p class = "canvas-atom text-canvas Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "30 to 31 May: The Expo Concentration comes to San Diego. Concentration is a conference and event on cannabis extraction that brings together the full spectrum of analytical science and cannabis extraction in a single, connected space to provide real, proven solutions . Participants will meet directly with industry leaders who will come up with practical ideas and practical applications in all areas of cannabis extraction and analytical science. "Data-reactid =" 129 "> May 30th and 31st: The Expo Concentration comes to San Diego. Concentration is a conference and event on cannabis extraction that brings together the full spectrum of analytical science and cannabis extraction in a single, connected space to provide real, proven solutions . Participants will meet industry leaders directly by providing practical ideas and practical applications in all areas of cannabis extraction and analytical science.

<p class = "canvas-atom text-canvas Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "June 7 to 9: The 2019 Women's Growth Summit arrives on the east coast. & nbsp; Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of this women-centered organization, will welcome a host of people to her hometown of Washington, DC, for the largest event of its kind on cannabis. "We look forward to expanding our message on the legalization, inclusion and equality of cannabis here in our nation's capital," said Dr. Macias. "Being within walking distance of the United States Capitol, where we have seen an influx of women in leadership positions, will surely inspire our community as a whole to connect, educate and empower women leaders in the United States. this space. "" Data-reactid = "130"> June 7 to 9: The 2019 Women's Growth Summit arrive sur la côte est. La Dre Chanda Macias, PDG de cette organisation centrée sur les femmes, accueillera une multitude de gens dans sa ville natale de Washington, D.C., pour le plus grand événement du genre sur le cannabis. «Nous sommes impatients d’amplifier notre message sur la légalisation, l’inclusion et l’égalité du cannabis ici dans la capitale de notre pays», a déclaré le Dr Macias. "Le fait d&#39;être à deux pas du Capitole américain, où nous avons assisté à un afflux de femmes occupant des postes de direction, incitera à coup sûr notre communauté dans son ensemble à créer des liens, à éduquer et à autonomiser des dirigeantes dans cet espace."

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