BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 26, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Wana Brands, one of Colorado’s original infused product manufacturers, continues to dominate the state’s marijuana infused product market. For the calendar year 2017, Wana Brands owned 17.33 percent of the overall Colorado edibles market, with its closest competitor at 9.97 percent.
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Wana Brands honored with NCIA’s Excellence in Innovation Award
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 8, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Leading infused product manufacturer, Wana Brands, has been awarded the NCIA’s Excellence in Innovation Award. The NCIA’s Excellence in Innovation Award winner, announced today at NCIA’s Seed to Sale Show, recognizes trailblazing individuals and companies driving the growth of the cannabis industry.
Wana Brands Makes Mango Gummies a Permanent Offering in Sour Gummie Line of Products
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 30, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Due to popular demand, the once limited-edition Wana Mango Gummies (Sativa) are now available in Colorado dispensaries year-round.
STS9 and Green Dot Labs Announce Gobnugget Live Resin Pen Limited Release, Golden Ticket Giveaway
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 24, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Boulder-based fine cannabis extract producer Green Dot Labs announced today the release of its first live resin pen, a collaboration with legendary electronic music collective STS9.
Polis, leader of Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Condemns Attorney General’s Decision on Marijuana
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 4, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., gave the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he would reverse the Cole Memo, and target states - like Colorado - that have legalized marijuana.
The Season of Giving Cannabis Business Alliance Members Support Communities in Need This Holiday Season and All Year Long
DENVER, Dec. 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Holiday time is also the season of giving and many turn their thoughts toward supporting those in need. Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) members work to support the communities they operate in by partnering with worthy causes. Collectively, CBA prioritizes community outreach, and this is especially true during the season of giving. Included are some of the important programs supported by CBA members.
Leading Cannabis Podcaster Launches Education Scholarship
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The entrepreneur behind CannaInsider, the most popular cannabis business podcast in the world, today announces the establishment of a new scholarship aimed at pivoting traditional college students towards cannabis educational programs.
Canopy Accelerator Celebrates 90 Marijuana Investments, Announces Open Spring 2018 Application To Fund Startups
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Canopy, a venture fund and business accelerator for ancillary products and services companies in the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to open the Spring 2018 application to startups in the legal cannabis industry.
Blue Dragon Ventures Evolves out of MediJane Holdings Inc.
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MediJane Holdings, Inc. (“MediJane”) a publicly-traded company (OTC PINK: MJMD), previously operating as a wholesaler and product distribution company within the legalized cannabis industries, is pleased to announce that it will become Blue Dragon Ventures, Inc. (“Blue Dragon”).
WanaCapsXR to Enter Five New States; World’s Only Extended Release Cannabis Capsule Offers More Traditional Delivery Option for MMJ Patients
BOULDER,Colo., Oct. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands, Colorado’s top-selling infused products manufacturer, will provide its popular family of extended-release cannabis capsules, WanaCapsXR in five new states, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Florida and Oregon.
Green Dot Labs’ Premium Black Label Nectar Line Debuts in Colorado’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Green Dot Labs, a Boulder, Colo.-based producer of fine cannabis extracts, announced today that its celebrated Black Label Nectar product line – the most reputable concentrates in Colorado and a cult favorite among discerning medical patients for years – will now be available for sale at adult-use, or recreational, dispensaries in Colorado.
Wana Brands expands CBD product offerings with a flavorful addition for Colorado’s adult-use and medical marijuana markets
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands, Colorado’s No. 1 infused products manufacturer, has announced the addition of Strawberry Lemonade sour gummies 1:1 CBD:THC. The latest line extension provides customers the freedom to choose a more balanced experience and desired effect in the form of a discreet and refreshing gummie.
Wana Brands Staffs Up to Support National and International Expansion
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Colorado’s No. 1 edibles producer Wana Brands today announced the addition or promotion of five staff positions to support the company’s national and international expansion into several key new cannabis markets.
Wana Brands announces Game Day Gummies for the 2018 Football Season
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — As the Orange Crush brings home a win in the home opener and anticipation builds for the 2018 football season, Wana Brands has announced the addition of 2018 Game Day Gummies to its product line.
CLS Holdings USA Announces Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire a Nevada Cannabis Operation
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) or the “CLS”, a development stage diversified cannabis company operating as Cannabis Life Sciences, announced today that it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a high potential cannabis vertical that operates in Nevada.
Labor Day Weekend Is The Big Cannabis Holiday
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Labor Day Weekend invites backyard grilling, the last dip in the pool for the year, outdoor concerts and cannabis — lots of cannabis.
CLS Holdings USA Announces Letter of Intent with Pure Harvest Cannabis Producers
BOULDER, Colo., June 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) (“CLS Holdings” or the “Company,”) a diversified cannabis company operating as Cannabis Life Sciences, announced today that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with privately owned Pure Harvest Cannabis Producers, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada.
BBB Warning: Marijuana Shipment Businesses
DENVER, June 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — BBB is issuing a warning after receiving a tip through ScamTracker that has led to the investigation of two web-based businesses-Denver Marijuana and Denver Smoke Buds. The BBB is investigating whether these businesses have attempted to capitalize on the legality of Colorado’s medical and recreational marijuana laws by falsely posing as legitimate sources for this substance.
U.S. Customs Seizes Containers Protecting Kids from Pot
BOULDER, Colo., June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Federal agency holds shipment of Stashlogix containers at port, refers to product’s aim of keeping cannabis away from kids as reason for ill-conceived seizure
BDS Analytics: Cannabis Consumers Are Happier Campers
BOULDER, Colo., June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis consumers rank especially high in a wide variety of measures that indicate social and personal well-being, according to landmark research reports from BDS Analytics.
CLS Holdings Insiders Convert $2.7 Million of Debt to Equity
BOULDER, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) (or the “Company”), a diversified cannabis company, is pleased to announce that Chairman and CEO, Jeff Binder, and Board Member, Frank Koretsky, have exchanged $2,704,240 of their Notes into common stock at a fixed price of $0.25 per share.
Todd Garston Named Operations Director of Wana Brands
BOULDER, Colo., May 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Wana Brands–Colorado’s No. 1 edibles brand–has expanded its ranks with the addition of progressive culinary professional Todd Garston as Operations Director.
It’s Tea Time for the Cannabis Industry
BOULDER, Colo., May 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Teapots are taking on a new meaning, as consumers turn to pot-infused teas for their cuppas.
Wana Brands and AltMed Enterprises Sign Licensing Deals to Expand Product Offerings in Colorado & Arizona
BOULDER, Colo.; SARASOTA, Fla., May 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands and AltMed Enterprises announce the completion of licensing deals to bring Wana Brands’ top selling edibles to the Arizona market and AME’s award winning MüV line of medical cannabis infused products to the Colorado market.
Wana Brands Adds CBD Gummies to the Mix
BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands has united its top selling sour gummies with CBD, a consumer favorite, for its latest line extension CBD Specific Gummies.
Canopy Announces Demo Days & Investor Events for Spring 2017 Business Accelerator Cohort
BOULDER, Colo., April 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Canopy, a venture fund and business accelerator for companies developing ancillary products and services for the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce multiple events for investors and the public to mark the graduation of its Spring 2017 accelerator program cohort.
Wana Brands Co-Owner Nancy Whiteman to Offer Infused Products Insights at leading Industry Events
BOULDER, Colo., April 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands Co-Owner Nancy Whiteman will offer Cannabis industry insights on innovative trends and discuss tools and strategies for marketing infused products at leading industry events.
WeGrow: How to Home Grow Marijuana App Launches in iOS store
BOULDER, Colo., April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — WeGrow, an interactive educational app using proprietary chatbot-based technology has launched in the iOS store.
Blue Dream No Longer King of the Strain Hill
BOULDER, Colo., March 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Move over, Blue Dream. A new strain is muscling into your territory on the dispensary shelf.
Colorado House Votes to Limit Number of Plants in Marijuana Grows
The Colorado House has voted to impose a new restriction on the number of marijuana plants that can be grown in a residential space, according to a March 13, 2017 article in the Denver Post. If passed into law, the bill approved in the House would restrict all residential growing to 16 plants.
Market Leader Wana Brands Expands Product Line Again in Colorado, Enters New Markets
BOULDER, Colo., March 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — As Wana Brands continues to dominate the Colorado market and expand into emerging markets, the leading producer of cannabis-infused edibles has released a reformation of a classic favorite as well as a new line extension.
Wana Brands Strengthens Marketing Team with Addition of Brand Manager
BOULDER, Colo, March 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — As the company prepares for growth into new markets, Wana Brands-Colorado’s No. 1 infused gummie manufacturer-has expanded its ranks with the addition of marketing expert, consumer analyst and award-winning fine artist Julia Bright as Brand Manager.
Surna Inc. Signs Contract with Vancouver’s Sante Veritas Therapeutic
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA), a technology company that engineers equipment for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) with special expertise in cannabis cultivation, signed a contract with Vancouver’s Sante Veritas Therapeutic to design and provide equipment for the environmental control system in its first commercial cultivation facility.
Surna Inc. Converts $2.76 Million of Debt
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA) converted $2.76 million of its 10% convertible promissory notes, consisting of approximately $2.28 million in principal and $480,000 of accrued interest, into approximately 18 million shares of newly issued common stock and cash payments of less than $200,000.
Americanna Celebrates No. 1 Edible
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Colorado cannabis leader Americanna today announces that Colorado stores serving recreational customers sold more of its Sour Leaf Gummies than any other edibles product in the state, despite Americanna’s entrance into the cannabis market nearly four months after the year began, on April 20 (4/20).
Boulder District Attorney Named One of Trump’s Marijuana Advisors
Boulder District Attorney Stan Garnett said he is the only active prosecutor from Colorado in the group of prosecutors from across the country who will help advise the Donald Trump administration on marijuana policies.
LucidMood Unveils Side-Effect-Free Cannabis Pens
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — LucidMood is thrilled today to announce the launch of its much-anticipated line of side-effect-free, mood-enhancing “sippers.”
Americanna Launches Ambitious Distillation Program
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Edibles leader Americanna, which already sets industry standards with its in-house grow facility and on-site extraction program, now takes edibles quality to new highs with Pure Distillate, the result of an ambitious technical process that distills oil into clean THC.
Oregon Regulatory Snafus Hobble Cannabis Industry
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 8, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — An analysis of retail sales by BDS Analystics since the rules took effect shows dramatic drops in sales in many dispensaries, and overall declines that threaten the economic health of businesses in the short-term.
Edibles Leader Americanna Introduces CannaPuffs
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 15, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Americanna today announces the introduction of CannaPuffs to the Colorado cannabis edibles marketplace.
Boulder Business Fined Total of $14K for Marijuana Odor
A marijuana cultivation facility in Boulder, Colorado, has been fined $10,000 by the city for violating a local odor ordinance.
Wana Brands Introduces Game Day Gummies
Nov. 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — As football season heats up, Wana Brands has announced the addition of its new Game Day Gummies Flavor Pack.
New Report: U.S. CBD Sales to Reach $2.1B by 2020 With $450M From Hemp Industry
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Hemp Business Journal (HBJ), the hemp industry’s authority on big data and market intelligence, has released The CBD Report showing cannabidiol as one of the fastest growing market categories in the U.S. hemp and legal marijuana industries with a compound annual growth rate of 59%.
Wana Brands Continues Growth with Addition of Brand Ambassador
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — As the Cannabis industry celebrates record sales, Wana Brands-the maker of Colorado’s No. 1 infused gummie-is expanding its ranks with the addition of marketing, communications and social media expert Adria Such as Wana Brand Ambassador.
Oregon Cannabis Market Off to a Good Start; Concentrates and Edibles Made a Big Splash in June
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Oregon’s nascent adult-use cannabis market showed relatively steady growth this year, from $12.5 million in January retail sales to $24.9 million in June, according to BDS Analytics, a firm that tracks retail sales of cannabis.
Colorado as Case Study: Fire and Life Safety Issues in Marijuana Industry
With medical and recreational marijuana getting ready to appear on the ballot in multiple states, legal marijuana is poised for growth; however, as Colorado has learned, growth can prompt unexpected challenges to public safety.
World’s First Athletics and Cannabis Series Stops in Denver & Boulder
MARIN, Calif., Sept. 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The 420 Games is headed to Colorado as part of a six-city tour, for the first annual Denver and Boulder 420 Games!
Groundbreaking Consumer Research Closely Analyzes Cannabis Consumers for First time
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 31, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — BDS Analytics launches the industry’s first-ever scientifically rigorous and trended consumer research survey dedicated to cannabis consumers.
Cannabis Infused Products Market Leader Wana Brands Adds Class Specific Gummies to Edible Lineup
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 16, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — As Wana Brands continues to innovate and expand its line of cannabis-infused edibles, extracts and medicinals, the company is pleased to announce the addition of its new Class Specific Gummies product line.
Surna Inc. Wins $1.0 Million Contract for Build-out of Rolling Farms
BOULDER, Colo., July 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA), a technology company that engineers state-of-the art equipment for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) with special expertise in cannabis cultivation, signed a contract valued at $1.0 million with the general contractor for Rolling Farms, LLC.