Marlboro-Maker Phillip Morris Looking at ‘Smoke-Free’ Cannabis Options
Thu / Apr 29th
Phillip Morris, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is reportedly considering a smoke-free entrance to the cannabis space.
CBD News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis. It has known medical properties and has been used by patients to treat a large number of medical conditions. Below you will find the latest CBD industry and policy news from around the world:
Canopy Growth Signs Deal with U.S. Alcohol Distributor for CBD Beverages
Tue / Apr 27th
Canopy Growth has agreed to a distribution deal with alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for its line of CBD-infused beverages.
CBD Brand Sues FedEx Over Confiscated Hemp Shipment
Thu / Apr 22nd
New York City-based Angel CBD has filed suit against FedEx and New York City over a 2019 hemp shipment that was wrongfully seized by the NYPD.
Ex-Advertising Agency Executives Launch a Minority-Owned Cannabis & Spirits Platform
Mon / Apr 12th PRESS RELEASE
The first media platform connecting brands with the growing cannabis & spirits audiences New York, NY (April 9th, 2021) –… Read More
Iowa CBD Shops Re-Open After Owner’s Arrest
Mon / Mar 29th
The ‘Your CBD Store’ shops in Iowa have finally reopened following the 2019 arrest of owner Lacie Navin for hemp-related drug charges.
France Launches Two-Year Medical Cannabis Experiment with 3,000 Patients
Mon / Mar 29th
France is launching a two-year medical cannabis experiment involving 3,000 registered patients.
Study: CBD Helps Prevent Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Tue / Mar 16th
A recent study found that a two-week course of high doses of CBD can restore the function of two different proteins that are key in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Managing Appetite With THC or CBD
Wed / Mar 10th
Losing or gaining weight isn’t as simple as the desire to do so. Many complicated factors impact this, such as… Read More
Feds Announce Final Order Against Brands Targeted in Last Year’s Crackdown
Tue / Mar 9th
Federal regulators have issued their final orders against CBD brands targeted in last year’s “Operation CBDeceit” crackdown.
15 Factors that Can Impact Your Cannabis Experience
Wed / Feb 24th PARTNER CONTENT
Jointly Can Help You Optimize How You Use Cannabis Have you ever noticed that the same cannabis product can produce… Read More
CBD Brands Go to Court Over Trademark Dispute
Mon / Feb 22nd
CBD Industries LLC — which was formally registered as cbdMD and still trades under that name — is suing Majik Medicine for infringement. Notably, Majik Medicine holds a trademark from 2017 for the “CBD MD” moniker, which cbdMD argues was erroneously awarded.
Entrepreneurial Ethos: Building a Deep-Rooted CBD Brand
Mon / Feb 22nd PARTNER CONTENT
When serial entrepreneur Vithurs Thiru had the idea for what would eventually become Blessed CBD, he was 21 years old… Read More
TriLabs Manufacturing: Empowering CBD Brands with Quality White Labeling
Thu / Feb 18th SPOTLIGHT
TriLabs Manufacturing provides effective white label products to brands of all sizes using a combination of proprietary recipes and pharmaceutical… Read More
Tobacco Executive Calls CBD ‘Exciting Area of Growth’
Thu / Feb 18th
The Chief Marketing Officer for British American Tobacco, the world’s second-largest tobacco company, said CBD is “an exciting growth area” for the company’s future.
Study: 61% of Parkinson’s Patients Benefit from Medical Cannabis
Mon / Feb 15th
A recently published German study showed that cannabis could be a promising treatment for reducing pain and muscle cramps in Parkinson’s patients.
Cannabis and Sexuality: How Consumption May Enhance Your Sex Life
Wed / Feb 10th PARTNER CONTENT
Jointly is a cannabis wellness app that launched in April 2020. Jointly’s mission is to help people discover purposeful cannabis… Read More
Is Cannabis Good for Pain Relief?
Wed / Feb 3rd PARTNER CONTENT
Jointly is a cannabis wellness app that launched in April 2020. Jointly’s mission is to help people discover purposeful cannabis… Read More
GW Pharmaceuticals Will Be Acquired for $7.2 Billion
Wed / Feb 3rd
GW Pharmaceuticals, creator of the first FDA-approved medication made from cannabis, is set to be purchased by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a $7.2 billion cash-and-stock deal.
Study: CBD Effective at Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Fri / Jan 22nd
A study has demonstrated CBD could be used to kill Gram-negative bacteria, which is responsible for certain drug-resistant diseases such as gonorrhea and meningitis.
Florida Protestors Rally In Support of Smoke Shop Owner Arrested for CBD Shipment
Wed / Jan 20th
Protestors in Pensacola, Florida rallied last weekend in support of the release of Nedal Abdel Mohammad, a local smoke shop owner who was arrested in 2019 after authorities mistook a legal CBD shipment for cannabis.
Using Cannabis to Aid Physical Recovery
Wed / Jan 13th PARTNER CONTENT
Jointly is a new cannabis wellness app that launched in April 2020. Jointly’s mission is to help people discover purposeful… Read More
FDA & FTC Begin Crackdown Over CBD Marketing Claims
Mon / Dec 28th
The FTC and FDA have launched “Operation CBDeceit,” sending fines and warning letters to CBD companies who allegedly made false or misleading health claims about their products.
Study: CBD Could Be Effective Preservative for Fresh Produce
Mon / Dec 14th
Researchers in Florida recently discovered that CBD oil, when applied to fresh fruit immediately after storage, can work as a preservative that inhibits yeast and mold growth.
Louisiana Opens 2021 Hemp Application Period
Wed / Dec 9th
The application period for becoming a licensed hemp farmer in Louisiana next year is now open.