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CBD LIVE AT VOXPO PRESENTS THREE DAYS OF EDUCATION, PASSION AND OPPORTUNITIES. WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT OUR LAST EVENT
CBD LIVE: FROM THE UK TO THE USA MEET THE EXHIBITORS THE LINE UP THE AGENDA MISS IT, MISS OUT EXCLUSIVE SHOW OFFERS THE EXTRACT A CLEAN SWEEP MEXICO’S LONG ROAD TO LEGALIZATION MEXICO - A TIMELINE TO LEGALIZATION A BREAKDOWN OF THE HELP AVAILABLE TO CBD FIRMS IN THE UK HIT BY COVID-19 THE BIG 5 HOPEFUL HEMP THE PET ECONOMY A WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CBD STUDIES 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EUROPE’S MEDICAL CANNABIS ECOSYSTEM TURN THE PAGE IN 2021 A WORD FROM OUR CLIENTS
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For those who are yet to become acquainted with us at The CANNAVIST, we are the makers of the UK’s first ever cannabis publication and your hosts for CBD LIVE – the expo and auditorium.
The CANNAVIST Magazine is Britain’s essential guide to CBD and medical cannabis. We spent much of this year in lockdown, like America, and noticed there was a real void in events from a human connection perspective. Everybody was hopping on Zoom, but there’s only so much connection you can feel through the screen. As people, and as advocates, we need to network, we need to communicate cohesively, we need to share experiences and keep this community in motion.
So we took to our online platform, VOXPO, and set about creating a virtual community for you called CBD LIVE. Three days every quarter, you
can experience this live event built for learning, business and opportunity. The rest of the time, you can log in and relive the experience throughout the year on the go, from your couch or office. On behalf of the team, I would like to say how grateful we are to the thousands of American CBD and cannabis companies who have paved the way for the sector to spread as far as our nation across the pond. Without the developments seen across the US, from California to New Jersey, the British CBD and medical cannabis community may not even exist. Before we continue to get to know each other in this show guide, I’d like to take a moment to appreciate where America is at on the cannabis progress ladder. In every state where cannabis legalization or another drug policy reform was on the ballot on November 2, it won. What a time to be celebrating the American cannabis space.
• The CANNAVIST Awards, Thursday November 19
• The CBD LIVE Auditorium, 10am-6pm CST each day
• Interact with the biggest names in CBD from the UK and USA
• Glean the latest info on consumer trends from experts and data analysts
• Discover the potential of cannabis in gut health
Here’s a taste of what to expect.
Learning around CBD and medical cannabis depends on science and communication. At The CANNAVIST, it’s our goal to put education first, to work towards normalizing CBD and the medical components of cannabis, which are very much a taboo still in 2020.
At CBD LIVE, we endeavour to bring you the science of cannabis in a way in which you can easily understand. For this, our second virtual event, we have gathered some of the most knowledgeable minds on CBD and cannabinoid research, policy and medicine. Our globally renowned experts will guide you over the weekend to further your learning. Whether you are interested in CBD for personal use, or how the medical cannabis system works. Maybe
you’d like to know what the chances of broader cannabis legalization or how to successfully market a CBD product. Whatever your question, the CBD LIVE Auditorium is your first port of call for answers.
Our schedule is packed with three days of content from our range of key speakers. That’s three whole days of information for you to absorb and take away.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it online to every single talk or presentation, the auditorium isn’t going anywhere. You can log in the following day, the next week or month and all of the content will still be there. Notepads at the ready!
From support to lobbying to fundraising for medical cannabis prescriptions, we believe the legal cannabis community represents the best of humanity. It’s grown to change minds and governments and has guided conventional medical professionals in showing them why there is a need for a change of perspective on plant medicine. It has created a movement which has changed the laws in the US, the UK, Ireland and more. That’s why we’ve asked experts from the following organizations to come on board and use CBD LIVE as a platform to spread the facts on legal cannabis, and ultimately help prevent the spread of further stigma. We are delighted to have the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry as our official UK education partners to CBD LIVE. We’re equally proud to have US trade body, the CBD & Cannabinoid Industry Association as our US education partner. We have also linked up with expert market analysts at CBD-Intel, whose passion for the industry rings true in each and every presentation. We are also delighted to welcome Affinity, the European Industrial Hemp Association and Beauty UK. We couldn’t have done this without you.
The VOXPO platform was created to support two niche industries in their time of need. That’s no exaggeration of the facts. For both the CBD and vape industries, the pandemic presented a scenario of sink or swim and unfortunately, many firms in both sectors will not return to operations. As your hosts, it is our mission to help this industry rediscover its mojo, to revitalise networking as if we were face-to-face at a physical expo, and to create a space where profitable opportunities can be made.
Covid-19 and the global shutdown have hit the job market hard. And although things now appear to be on the up, it looks like we shall be living with the virus and its economic impact for a while yet. At the same time, CBD use and interest has skyrocketed in recent months as the public look for natural methods of easing anxiety. Eight million adults in the UK (equivalent to 15% of the population) purchased CBD products in the first half of the year, exceeding £150
million in retail value. All previous trajectories for this period have been smashed, with the British market now set to be valued at £450 million, an increase of 50% growth compared to £300 million in 2019. Meanwhile, US consumer sales are predicted to reach around $1.8 billion by 2022. So which ever side of the Atlantic you’re on, the CBD juggernaut shows no sign of slowing down.
Why does this matter to us? We believe that virtual events like CBDD LIVE can give rise to new business opportunities, create new revenue ideas, and help curate a new age register of consumer interest in CBD. Combined, these three factors may result in companies making the ultimate comeback from corona times. As brands take in more revenue, they can begin to redevelop their workforce by investing in people in what is already a burgeoning industry. We invite all business owners and representatives to get talking, make the first move, treat this weekend as a fresh start. Don’t forget to check out our business lounge which is LinkedIn integrated.
Our first event on the VOXPO platform was a huge hit following many months of uncertainty across the CBD and vape industries. Here’s what some of the visitors from 82 countries had to say about the show.
“We can’t praise the expo enough. It was seriously phenomenal! The content was amazing, it’s so easy to use... everything is just spot on. The booths and the companies involved are brilliant. We are delighted to be a part of this incredible virtual expo. We can’t wait for the next live event!”
Cannabina
“VOXPO took a huge step into the virtual world and allowed me to see presentations and network with brands from the comfort of my sofa.”
Tom Bourlet, Brighton“VOXPO was a first. Well executed, clean, uncluttered and easy to navigate. A lot of interesting and educational content.”
“The booths, the talks, the set up of it all, the competition, access, amazing content. Brilliant! The only virtual expo I’ve ever actually enjoyed!”
“I had no set expectation so was really impressed with who engaged with the set up. Thanks for offering an alternative to a face-to-face vape show.”
“This is such a brilliant idea, with the way things are at the moment. Definitely something I’d like to see happen again.”
John Stockwood, Wales“I have been a great lover of expos for many years and was missing my annual fix. VOXPO provided a much needed injection of investigative and retail therapy.”
With cryptocurrencies poised to eliminate the costly middleman f rom virtually all industries and sectors, why should the lucrative CBD oil sector remain aloof?
R&R Naturals is among the top rated suppliers of high quality, full spectrum CBD (as well as contactless CBD), and is pleased to introduce Budcoin. The Budcoin
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Our first virtual event was a game-changer, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. Now we’re landing on the other side of the Atlantic to bring the best of CBD and medical cannabis to North America.
Travel and public health restrictions have led to pretty much every CBD and medical cannabis event being cancelled since March.
And while that was of course necessary in the fight against COVID-19, it’s left all of these gaps in learning, and in networking.
The conversations we were having at CBD parties, workshops and wellness events haven’t been happening. Meanwhile, we’ve all been bound to the confines of our borders.
CBD LIVE presented by The CANNAVIST offers an expo complete with the educational resources you’ve been lacking in 2020. And now, we’re bringing the show to the USA.
If you are interested in dipping your toe into the ocean of legal cannabis
products that are out there, or maybe you fancy starting your own CBD business from home, you’ll find everything you’ve been looking for over the past year at CBD Live.
This virtual expo and conference is open to everyone, all around the world, and it’s totally free to register. Just go to voxpo-event.com and click the big Register button and you’ll be on your way.
For a start, there is no registration fee. That’s right, you can attend for free! With other online events, the technical capabilities for registered users and exhibitors are quite limited.
Through the VOXPO platform, visitors, speakers and exhibitors have every opportunity to engage. You can start a conversation in real
time via our live Q&A sessions in the auditorium, our live chat functionality on booths and in our LinkedIn integrated lounge for networking.
And on the days that we don’t have a live event running, all of these functions will still be working, so you can drop someone a line at any time.
The beauty about a virtual expo is that there are (virtually!) no limits to the benefits. CBD Live is a B2B and B2C event, offering consumers an insight into the world of CBD that they will not get anywhere else this year, due to the cancellation of physical events caused by the coronavirus.
Businesses can make up for lost time by reconnecting with contacts
and making new connections, closing deals and marketing new opportunities to people around the world, all from the base of a single office desk or work-from-home set up.
Education plays a key role at CBD Live, so advocates, experts and enthusiasts are also lined up to participate.
We have some of the biggest names across the CBD and vape industries on board for our first US event. We’re adding to our exhibitors list every day and we are delighted to also have great media and education partners on board too!
From hemp growers to beauty brands to manufacturers to laboratories to cannabis associations, there is no limit to the kind of businesses we can host.
Yes — on live days you will be able to see questions from visitors and respond to them in real time. You may engage in conversations via telephone, messaging, or video conferencing.
Yes — education is one of the key factors taken into account by us, the organizers. We are storytellers at our core.
Delve into the auditorium where you will find hours of video content from CBD Live contributors, and our expert education partners.
Of course! You will have loads of opportunities to win prizes over the weekend, with hourly exhibitor giveaways, new and exclusive discounts and our leaderboard competition.
Yes — you can access the platform from anywhere while on the go, as long as you have a good internet connection.
We have a number of exhibitor packages available. If you would like to get involved, email info@voxpoevent.com and a member of the team can tell you more.
We at Hunalabs discovered CBD when a close family member came up against serious health challenges in 2017. We quickly realized that high-strength, natural CBD was difficult to find. So, we decided to take matters into our own hands and produce our very own high-quality, 100% natural CBD. Our exceptional range of CBD products includes a variety of different strength oils (up to 26% potency), as well topicals, patches, proteins and capsules.
We provide the finest, premium-grade, refined golden oil products across the UK & Europe. Our products are all-natural, organically grown in the USA, ethically sourced and third party lab tested and certified in the US and UK. Our reports guarantee that all of our THC-free products are broad spectrum and packed with cannabinoids. We have a ‘complete transparency’ and ‘no nasties’ policy that ensures our entire product range is free from harmful chemicals and additives. Our products are all vegan, non-GMO, organic where possible, kosher and are never tested on animals.
A French company specialized in the B2B wholesale of phytocannabinoids, Spectrums Europe is fully dedicated to supplying CBD specialty raw ingredients in bulk and custom made solutions based on cannabinoids. Collaborating with the most advanced analytical and evaluation laboratories in the world, we have developed unique expertise in elevating high purity CBD materials to the demanding standards of the European and Asian markets.
Hempelicious is a UK supplier of premium CBD oils that have been individually blended to enhance the day-to-day lives of our customers and their friends and families. We passionately believe it is our duty to inform and educate on the benefits of CBD to help people maximize their potential. Hempelicious currently offers a daytime range (Ease, Relax & Uplift), as well as the Collection 7, an exclusive range of individual CBD oils with added amino acids for even greater support to health and mental wellbeing.
USA CBD Expo strives to create the best and largest CBD / Hemp event in the nation, to consistently bring the most innovative and best products/brands to businesses and consumers, to compress a rapidly expanding industry into one all-encompassing, premier event. Our team is committed to representing our unrivaled passion for the CBD / Hemp industry in our events. We are dedicated to presenting the benefits of CBD, a product we truly believe in.
British manufacturing at its finest. A small family-run company with a laid back approach to business, we have been designing and building machines for the vape and CBD industries since their origin. Filling, capping, labelling or a totally bespoke line, from small bench top machines to completely automated high output systems, we have you covered. Come and have an informal chat and then ask our customers about us.
CUBID CBD offers a high performance, superior quality CBD solution that stands in a league of its own. Our CBD products combine the world’s finest industrial hemp-derived CBD, natural botanicals and essential oils to deliver a cuttingedge and effective CBD skincare range accessible to all. The CBD extract in our products comes from a hemp farm in Colorado. The hemp farmers there use advanced scientific technologies to deliver the purest CBD that is free from pesticides, heavy metals and THC.
The CANNAVIST is the UK & Ireland’s leading CBD and medical cannabis publication, uniquely placed as the only legal cannabis magazine with reach on both sides of The Atlantic via The CANNAVIST USA. With each issue, our unrivalled readership puts our bimonthly magazines into the hands of business leaders and CBD shoppers across the UK & Ireland and USA.
Health CBD was founded back in 2018 by a group of health-conscious hemp aficionados. We are proud to offer all-natural, organic CBD products and we are committed to bringing our customers the highest grade CBD products. Manufactured in our state-of-the-art, ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility, we further send our products for third party laboratory testing for microbial, heavy metals and cannabinoids testing. We believe we are indebted to our customers and we work hard to keep their trust!
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is the UK’s first and only membership body for stakeholders in the medicinal cannabis sector operating in the cannabisbased medicinal products (CBMPs) and cannabidiol (CBD) wellness markets. We have a unique capability to engage intelligently and strategically with all influential political and public policy stakeholders as well as relevant regulatory bodies. We exist to promote the sectors, both in the interest of our members and also to advance access to high-quality products for patients and all those who benefit from their use.
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) is a membership organization committed to nurturing a safe, legal and well regulated CBD market in the UK. Our vision is to create an innovative, sustainable sector that meets the highest standards in product quality, consumer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.
PJLA is a third-party accreditation body offering ISO 17025 to testing and calibration laboratories globally. We serve various industries and also accredit sampling and inspection organizations to ISO-based standards specific to national requirements. We are recognized by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) as an ISO 17011 compliance accrediting organization and recognized worldwide for our services. We strive to ensure customers succeed in becoming accredited as efficiently as possible by providing quick turnaround times on assessments, customer inquiries and certificate release.
CBD-Intel provides impartial, independent and premium market and regulatory analysis, legal tracking and quantitative data for the cannabidiol (CBD) sector, with a focus on non-US markets. We provide our clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions. In addition, we offer customized research and consultancy support.
InstaPür CBD is a purely organic oil, without the addition of harmful ingredients, developed and patented under a unique manufacturing process, which disrupts cannabinoid molecules in nanoparticles. This process allows our oil to become 10 times more powerful than any competitor. Our NANO tincture contains 45 mg/ml. When you get InstaPür CBD tincture, you are receiving 45,000,000 nanograms /ml or 45,000 micrograms/ml in our container made specifically to facilitate your dose and treatment.
Jupiter Research is the leading provider of performance-driven wholesale vaporizer cartridges and power supplies. Based in the US with over 800 partners around the globe, Jupiter is the industry standard brands turn to. Jupiter’s line of products is specifically engineered for CBD and THC plant-derived oils and Powered by CCELL® technology. As a renowned global leader, Jupiter Research is the preferred choice for wholesale and custom vaporizer hardware.
Hempire Direct is a CBD company focused on providing CBD products at the lowest possible price. Hempire Direct provides high quality CBD flower, concentrates, full spectrum and isolate-based CBD oil and CBD vape cartridges. We also provide white label solutions to a variety of clients.
Chill Brother produce high quality CBD products in Manchester in the UK. The team are passionate about CBD oil and the multiple health benefits of their products. They hope to offer a way for their customers to chill and improve their mental health by relieving stress and anxiety. They stock high quality cannabis supplements from carefully vetted farms.
Futurolausa offers customers the future of rolling with a high quality selection of everything from pre-rolls to papers to filters. The company started in Amsterdam, Evert and Yvonne Brandenburg began a coffee shop company before moving into the development and creation of sustainable materials for the smoking industry. The company is known for their innovation, customer service and exceptional products. Evert and Yvonne Brandenburg are still at the helm of Futurola, 25 years later, and excited about sharing their passion for great products with the rest of the world.
We are a family run CBD business based in the UK. We have had first hand experience in the benefits that quality CBD products can contribute to your health and wellbeing. Due to the ongoing demand for products, we are currently expanding our business with the launch of a brand new Nano Technology CBD range. We have been developing these products for the last few years and have had amazing feedback on them so far! We are passionate about what we do and are available to help you on your journey.
We recognize that CBD can be very costly and expensive which can limit people from being able to access the natural healing powers of the hemp plant. We wanted to eliminate this on our part, with a view of providing affordable CBD products to all. We wish to provide premium CBD products in order to give people a choice to consume in an assortment of ways, without a focus of making huge amounts of profit. We want this to be universally accessed - to provide a natural calming alternative to pharmaceutical medication.
KQ Kandies offers the first all-natural herbal experience enhancer in the form of delicious gummies. A terpene exclusive gluten-free candy company. Their THC/ CBD free candies are manufactured and produced at their family-owned facility in Colorado. KQ Kandies hopes to encourage the next generation of self care with their menu which includes uplifting, energetic and relaxing terpenes to do just that.
Iconic CBD is a UK-based company that provides high quality CBD products, from e-liquids to capsules. With strong ties to the sporting industry, Iconic is the preferred choice of athletes from body building, martial arts and boxing. Iconic also offers a full range of skincare including creams, massage lotion and tattoo aftercare butter.
Good CBD Shop focus on selling products that are good for the mind and body. All of their products are made with American-grown hemp sourced form Oregon and Nevada. Fully tested to ensure they are high quality and extract using the CO2 method, Good CBD Shop offers a complete range of e-liquids, oils, edibles and hemp flower.
Dark Sky is the creation of four cannabis connoisseurs who have a passion for growing the most unique, high-quality plants possible. Their cannabis strains are grown in a controlled, indoor environment that ensures the quality of the plants is consistent and premium. Their hemp flower is pesticide free to ensure that the flavor is exactly what mother nature intended.
The CBD and Cannabinoid Industry Association (CBDIA) is focused on development and growth as the industry’s leading trade association. They deliver essential resources, education and nurture the success of canna-professionals. They serve as the premier expert resource on trends, technologies, legalities and developments for businesses. They also protect their members and the public by advocating for legal and regulatory environments that benefit the industry.
We are Insignia CBD, an award-winning CBD manufacturer and maker of the award-winning Dr Greens. We specialize in white labeling and creating CBD brands, from a design in your head to a finished CBD product on the shelves. From drops and beard oils to tattoo butters and balms, we cover just about everything and all our produces are manufactured in an ISO-rated lab. We also offer wholesale for our Dr Greens brand.
Grass & Co. CBD is a premium range of the finest quality, ethically-sourced CBD and therapeutic botanicals. Soothe and calm body and mind with these greattasting CBD and botanical blends. The unique Grass & Co. EASE, CALM and REST product ranges bring balance to your day. From delicious CBD consumable oils to nourishing body oils and peaceful pillow sprays, they all work with your body to deliver uplifting results.
At Elixinol, we’re all about you. What makes your life better, easier and just a little more amazing. That’s why we’re constantly developing new CBD products. From formats and delivery systems to unique formulations and ingredient combinations, we never stop working to create new, innovative products to fit the many needs of your ever-changing daily life. Explore our extensive collection of full-spectrum CBD oil products formulated with organic hemp extract and hemp oil. Our range includes creams, supplements, capsules and, coming soon, skincare. We are sure you’ll find the perfect blend for your needs.
SovereignPort provides logistics consulting, customs clearance and transportation management for industrial hemp and CBD products worldwide. With our in-house experts, when you buy from us, you know that you’ll receive the best legal product for your region, skillfully navigated and delivered smoothly. Guaranteed. SovereignPort has a deep commitment to supporting the products that will help to build a sustainable future and running our business to honor the triple bottom line: People, Planet and Profits.
CBD Credit Card Processing has merchant credit card processing solutions for all businesses in the cannabis, hemp and CBD industry. With over 10 years servicing the industry, CBD Credit Card Processing provides the best processing options available in the industry. With competitive rates, fast approvals, Fintech payment options, connectivity into all platforms, we have a solution for your business. Our team is ready to get your business set up. Contact us today!
Cannhelp is a biotech company and specialized manufacturer of high-quality hemp products. As an Austrian pioneer, since our foundation in 2015, we have focused on the best quality, fair prices and the de-stigmatization of cannabis and hemp. We set ourselves the goal of offering high-quality hemp extracts through gentle CO2 extraction at fair prices, thereby making the versatile effectiveness of hemp available to as many people as possible.
The hardest part of our journey to create high quality consistent products was finding ingredients and a manufacturer that had the same vision as ourselves. All our hemp is sourced from one farm which ensures that the same quality, practices and standards are put into every batch . All our products are processed in the same facility, in small batches to ensure that only the highest quality product ends up in your bottle.
We are a Latin American company with an international focus on the distribution of vaping products. We travel around the world to be at forefront, offering customers a high end portfolio and creating innovation in the market.
Since day one, our goal at RVD CBD has been to produce the highest quality CBD/hemp products using the state-of-the-art production methods and manufacturing practices, to help others live physically and mentally pain-free.
R&R Naturals, one of the top providers in high quality full spectrum CBD, is proud to introduce the Budcoin. Budcoin is the first cryptocurrency asset-based token that can be used as a payment option for purchasing CBD products. The Budcoin will be an alternative to traditional based currencies. This is significant because for some time now traditional CC processing has been somewhat of a challenge for the CBD industry.
Sovereign Fields’ CBD and CBG-rich varieties are reshaping the future of hemp in the US and international hemp marketplace. Sprouted in Humboldt County, our leaders have 20 years of industry experience and strategic partnerships. With cutting edge science-based research and development, Sovereign Fields is expanding the boundaries of what’s possible. With over 30 million seeds sold, Sovereign Fields is your trusted source for top quality hemp genetics.
Our team is driven to support our peers by sharing a wealth of trading, technology, client services and industry knowledge. We have created an innovative and user-friendly platform to provide our members with the first physical hemp trading destination of its kind. CanXchange not only allows buyers and sellers to transact and negotiate but it also aims to regulate the industry by offering fair pricing and ultimate transactional security in which we recognize has been a long-term challenge.
Patented MAXCORE ceramic heating element is specifically designed for cannabis oil. Engineered to preserve the authentic flavor of your oil, it fully vaporizes different viscosities, delivering maximum potency. No burning. No overheating. No waste. We adopt harm-free raw materials from well established suppliers and manufacture all products in our dust free facilities with the strictest production standards, providing safe products to our customers.
Your one-stop shop for cigarette contract manufacturing, hemp processing and co-packing. From raw material sourcing, packaging design and production, material blending and formulation, scaled production, retail packaging, and testing and assurance, we can help you develop and produce the right product fit for your brand’s vision.
We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations. At Nestlé, we constantly explore and push the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and nutritional health solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
Agrowth Corp is your One Stop Shop for hemp cigarette contract manufacturing, processing, and co-packing. From raw material sourcing, packaging design and production, material blending and formulation, scaled production, retail packaging, and testing & assurance, we can help you develop and produce the right product fit for your brand's vision.
Education plays a huge role at CBD LIVE.
Our speaker schedule has been carefully curated to bring you invaluable expertise from across the globe.
Tune in to the CBD LIVE Auditorium everyday from 4pm GMT (UK) / 10am CST (US) and access more than 24 hours of educational content provided by The CANNAVIST and our education partners.
Cheri Smith, The CBD Yoga Teacher | Live from California Follow: @thecbdyogateacher
Cheri Smith is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher and CBD Educator. She began her yoga practice in 1999 out of Encinitas, CA. More recently, she discovered the synergistic healing benefits of CBD and Yoga provided relief for her own anxiety, depression, chronic pain/arthritis, insomnia, and autoimmune disease. She understands millions of others are still being held hostage in their lives by their physical/mental pain. As The CBD Yoga Teacher, Cheri is on a soul mission to help others manage their pain, so they can take back their power in life and not just survive, but THRIVE!
Cheri teaches ongoing classes, workshops and retreats, including virtual live events and sells organic, cruelty-free CBD products out of Southern California. Join Cheri Smith for CBD yoga and guided meditation sessions at CBD LIVE.
Cannabis Chef & Edibles Developer Melissa J Parks | Live from Las Vegas Follow: @chefmjp
As seen on NETFLIX & The FOOD NETWORK!
An experienced cannabis chef, CBD consultant and edibles developer, Chef Melissa loves to cook with cannabis. So much so that she was a contestant in episode two of Netflix series ‘Cooked with Cannabis’. She has also been featured by the Food Network on ‘Chopped’. In a set of special cooking demos for CBD Live at VOXPO USA, the Cordon Bleu-trained chef will give an insight into the dos and don’ts when cooking with CBD, including tips on dosage and flavor. Add a dash of calm to your holiday dining table this year with a healthy serving of CBD!
Christina DiArcangelo, CEO and medical cannabis patient Live from Philadelphia Follow: @iamchristinadiarcangelo
Counting CEO and founder of Affinity Bio Partners, CEO, Board President of Affinity Patient Advocacy & CEO, Co-founder of AI Health Outcomes, CannaBot among her credentials, Christina has forged a world-class reputation in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical industry for the past 22 years. Christina’s engagements have led to numerous industry awards, keynote speaking engagements, a multitude of global clinical trials as well as working on several drugs that have received FDA approval and the ultimate respect of her industry peers. Throughout the course of her career, Christina has acted in various capacities for Global CROs, pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms. Christina says: “My strong work ethic, coupled with my motivation, drive to keep learning, growing and pushing the limits: have helped me reach many of my professional goals. With my vast wealth of biotech & pharmaceutical industry, I am supremely equipped to assist Medical Cannabis & CBD clients not only reaching but surpassing their development goals through running safe, efficient, highly effective, patient focused clinical trials, while building a stronger awareness and providing education within the industry. With the CannaBot™, we will be able to affect change in the ever-evolving Medical Cannabis and CBD Industry with the utilization of Artificial Intelligence. It is imperative that patients have access to reliable information. I believe that every patient should have the support necessary as many of them have unmet medical needs. Additionally, with Affinity Patient Advocacy we are able to advocate & provide Medical Cannabis and CBD patients with the information that they need to feel empowered. I am honored to have testified on behalf of Medical Cannabis patients for decriminalization legislature. My personal & professional focus is always on helping patients. All of these companies TRULY help patients.”
David C. Holland, Esq.
President of the New York City Cannabis Industry Association Follow: @legalizeitlawyer @normlny
David Holland is a Manhattan-based litigation attorney and co-founder of both the New York City Cannabis Industry (NYCCIA) and the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association (HVCIA). He is also the Executive and Legal Director of Empire State NORML, the New York State affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
David spent a dozen years serving Counsel to the late Michael Kennedy, Esq., a renowned criminal defense and cannabis advocate, and provided counsel to High Times Magazine. David is a frequent lecturer to attorneys and lawmakers about the constitutional issues presented by federal and state cannabis laws and has brought legal actions on behalf of individuals and activist groups challenging the scheduling of cannabis under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Elizabeth Shields, Esq.
Executive Director, Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association Secretary, New York City Cannabis Industry Association
Elizabeth started her career in NYC politics as a legislative representative for the Mayor’s office working on land use, zoning issues, concessions, franchises, and government contracts. She worked with the NYC Council, unions and community leaders on many quality of life issues including the first domestic partner law and wholesale market regulations designed to root out corruption.
After her work in government, and attending New York Law School at night, she joined Greenberg Traurig to develop a government affairs practice. There she represented clients to create unique public-private partnerships, secure change in land use approvals, and defend against government enforcement actions including investigations before the NYS lobby commission. She has worked with numerous local and State as well as the federal government, on a variety of issues from Native American gaming to sustainable energy systems. Most recently she has focused on cannabis related operations and policies for startups in NY and RI. This work has included the founding of the NYCCIA and grassroots lobbying efforts on behalf of South County Patients’ Rights toward expansion of medical, and eventual legalization, in Rhode Island
Andrew Schriever, Esq.
President, Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association Advisor, New York City Cannabis Industry Association
Andrew Schriever is an attorney who helps clients develop their cannabis businesses and a writer and frequent lecturer in this field, having presented on cannabis law to multiple Bar Associations. Andrew is also Co-Chair of the Litigation Department at Cuddy & Feder LLP, one of Westchester’s premier law firms, where his practice includes business and real estate litigation, arbitration and mediation. In 2019, Andrew was selected to work with Judges and Court staff to draft new rules for a new mediation program that is now in place for five County Courthouses in the Hudson Valley. Andrew also has a long history of working with non-profit organizations aimed at community betterment and social justice, having served as President of the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, Vice President of the Greenburgh Nature Center, Board Legal Counsel for RiverArts, Treasurer of the Westchester County Bar Association, a Delegate to the New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates, and a member of the Westchester County Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee.
Lorenza Romanese
Managing Director, The European Industrial Hemp Association | Live from Brussels Follow: @eiha.hemp
Lorenza is the Managing Director of EIHA. Based in the Association’s Brussels office, Lorenza is a veteran policy advisor and communication manager at the European level. She has led the EIHA’s efforts in Brussels since February 2019, having worked with a number of Members of European Parliament to propose reforms affecting hemp in the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy. Lorenza previously advised interests in the oil and gas sector and led the European Association of Independent Winegrowers. The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) represents the common interests of hemp farmers, producers and traders working with hemp fibers, shives, seeds, leaves and cannabinoids. EIHA’s main task is to serve, protect and represent the hemp sector in the EU and international policy-making. EIHA covers different areas for the application of hemp, namely its use for construction materials, textiles, cosmetics, feed, food and supplements.
Paul Walsh, Co-founder of GreenheartCBD | Live from Dublin Follow: @greenheartcbd
From the heart of Ireland, Paul Walsh brings his warm and energetic personality as co-founder of Greenheart CBD. His extensive community volunteerism and his wide network of leaders in the crypto and sustainable industries make him well suited to the growing issues in today’s world. An important advocate in the fields of sustainable and organic foods, Paul is currently building out Greenheart’s sustainable food systems, giving Irish farmers the latest technology. He’s also an adviser on multiple blockchain projects to help educate newcomers and successfully navigate the crypto space with helpful education into projects and technology.
Berta Camps Bisbal, Senior Analyst, CBD-Intel | Live from Spain
Follow: @cbdintel
Berta has a law degree from the University of Barcelona and a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University (Florida). She has worked as a faculty assistant in legal research in Florida, she was a member of the Law Review, and interned for a magistrate judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In her role at CBD-Intel, Berta is in charge of the US legal analysis, including tracking all federal, state and local regulation. She runs the US interactive regulatory tracker product, following changing regulation in all 50 US states.
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Rosemary has served as a C-suite executive at several biopharma and investment companies and has led multiple successful drug development initiatives.
Rosemary is a Charter Trustee at the University of Pennsylvania and co-chair the Leonard Davis Institute Executive Advisory Board at Wharton.
Chelsea Pipkin
Vice President of Quality at GenCanna | Kentucky Chelsea’s expertise spans Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Regulatory Compliance. Chelsea has led successful implementation and maintenance of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) systems against both SQF and BRCGS standards. She holds a Master’s Degree from Southeast Missouri State University, with a concentration in Biology.
Dr Ayesha Mian
Medical Advisor, The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis | UK Ayesha is a junior doctor with a background in drug policy reform, combining public health and social justice experience. A decade ago, completing a literature review on the Endocannabinoid System sparked a lifelong exploration of drug policy’s impact on society, with a special interest in medical cannabis. Dr Mian recently joined the board of advisors at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in London.
Dr Daniel Couch Medical Lead, The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis | UK MB ChB MRCS MBA PhD Specialist registrar in General Surgery. Dr Daniel Couch has 12 years’ of clinical experience. His PhD was in cannabinoid medicinal pharmacology. He is an international speaker in cannabinoid medicine and policy and the author of 13 scientific publications featuring the role of cannabinoids in health and disease. He has a special interest in cannabinoid medicine, clinical research and policy development and is Medical Lead at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in London.
Moyra Cosgrove
Head of Nutrition & External Affairs, Naturecan | UK Follow: @naturecanofficial / @acindustry
Moyra Cosgrove has worked in the nutrition, health and pharmaceutical industries for all of her professional life. She holds a BSc Hons in Human Nutrition from the University of Greenwich and completed MSc in Sport Nutrition in 2016 at Liverpool John Moore’s University. Moyra’s experience spans the Nutritional Supplement Industry, the Medical Nutrition Industry and she has appeared on BBC and Sky News on many occasions. She is passionate about emerging nutraceuticals, including novel foods, focussing on evidence-based nutrition. Moyra is a sports enthusiast, a supporter of LFC, a keen tennis player and an avid follower of the professional tennis tours. Moyra is interested in exploring the increasing use of CBD in sports and in consumer health. She will soon begin studying for her Professional Doctorate in Sport Nutrition, with a research focus on CBD. Moyra currently works for Naturecan, on the Novel Food application and other Nutrition projects.
Joseph Colliver
Chief Financial Officer, Sativa Wellness Inc | UK
Joseph is a Chartered Accountant with a broad range of finance, commercial and management consultancy experience. Before joining Sativa, Joseph was a Director of Consulting at Kantar Consulting, part of WPP PLC, CFO at WPP’s Kantar Futures, and previously Global Commercial Director of WPP’s TNS, a $1.8 billion turnover marketing agency.
Marc Burbidge
Development & Quality Lead, The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry | UK
Follow: @acindustry / thecmc_uk
Marc has spent the past 10 years studying holistic medicines, cannabinoids and manufacturing. He has consulted for some of the largest CBD manufacturing companies in the UK. His experience covers plant genetics, cultivation, extraction, product development, mass manufacturing and retail as well as the legislative and compliance aspects of the industry. Development and Quality Lead for The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry and The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis, Marc is also the founder and CEO of B3 Labs, the first BRC certified CBD manufacturer in Europe.
Shomi Malik Development Director
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry | UK
Follow: @acindustry / thecmc_uk
Shomi is an entrepreneur who has worked across multiple sectors in Europe and Asia. He moved into the cannabinoid space three years ago after having experienced first-hand how beneficial these readily-available products could be and has since focused his efforts in bringing quality standards to the industry, including setting up a cannabinoid testing facility and helping brands navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
Ben Langley
CEO, Director, Grow Biotech | UK
Cannabis thought leader, one of the first UK investors into cannabis in 2016. Highly successful banker, investor and entrepreneur. Co-founder of Grow Biotech. Ben helped develop a portfolio of notable cannabis assets over his career. He was previously a partner at Candover Pharmacy LLP and spent 12 years at JPMorgan Investment Bank, covering Commodities Clients. He has a BSc in Economics from the University of London.
Romeo Sacco
Head of Online Beauty, Naturecan | UK
Follow: @naturecanofficial / @acindustry
Romeo Sacco recently joined Naturecan as the Head of Online Beauty. He was previously head of E-commerce for South-West Europe for Lookfantastic, one of the top beauty retailers in the UK, where he helped to deliver fast growth across eight European countries. Romeo was previously Country Manager for Myprotein Italy.
Andrew Duckworth
Founder & CEO, Naturecan | UK
Follow: @naturecanofficial / @acindustry
Andy is a co-founder of CBD brand Naturecan, former CEO of Myprotein between 2012 and 2018, and former Board Director at The Hut Group. At Myprotein Andrew oversaw the brand become the global leader online in the wellness space, driven by extensive range expansion, and aggressive globalization. He was previously Head of Business Planning at Matalan and Pets At Home.
Ivy Lawson is the founder and CEO of Logwood Company, LLC DBA Ivyees “Everything Honey” and Ivyees Wellness. After twenty years of working in corporate America as an Advisory Software Engineer for IBM and a Quality Control Engineer for Raytheon, Ivy decided to explore the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. Her first foray into entrepreneurship led her back to her roots in Jamaica. In 2008, she moved with her family to the island to start bee farming as part of her role in an investment project. Because of the rich bauxite soil in Jamaica, vegetation for bees to pollinate grows in abundance, and the result is the best tasting, all-natural raw honey. In 2010, she returned to the U.S. and incorporated Logwood Company to become a re-seller of Jamaican raw tropical honey. Since then, Ivyees “Everything Honey” has expanded its business into making healthy products using honey and its derivatives. These products include hair, face, skin, and body care, as well as condiments such as honey jerk seasoning.
Ivyees Wellness CBD products were born out of a collaboration and friendship with Dr. Henry I.C. Lowe, an ethno-medicinal chemist, businessman, and philanthropist. Dr. Lowe specializes has decades of experience studying medicinal Jamaican plants including marijuana and hemp.
Ivy attended Northeastern University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Capella University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Tufts University where she obtained a Master’s in Engineering Management.
North American Affairs Manager, Consumer Choice Center
Live from Ontario, Canada Follow: @consumerchoicecenter
David Clement is the North American Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center. He regularly writes on cannabis regulations for Canada’s national newspapers (Globe and Mail, National Post and Toronto Star) and is a regular guest on radio and television to discuss how regulatory changes impact Canada’s cannabis consumers.
Additionally, David has been invited to provide expert testimony on cannabis policy at the Senate’s Standing Finance Committee, Ontario’s Social Policy Committee, British Columbia’s Standing Finance Committee and with Ontario’s Office of the Attorney General.
Lt. Col. US Marine Corps, Ret. Founder, Warfighter Hemp | Live from Virginia
Follow: @warfighterhemp
Steve Danyluk (Lt. Col USMC, ret) served thirty years, both as an enlisted man and officer in the US military, with two combat tours and one stateside tour working issues for severely injured service members and their families at the National Military Medical Center, Walter Reed. It was there that Steve noticed that while we were providing the best immediate trauma care the world had to offer to our wounded on the battlefield, when it came to their post traumatic care there seemed to be an over reliance on opiates and psychotropic medications that Steve feared would lead to long term issues for our nation’s veterans.
Steve founded Warfighter Hemp as a means to provide a better and healthier alternative to the men and women who he felt deserved better. Veterans enjoy a 50% lifetime discount on all tinctures and 10% of all sales proceeds go to support veteran charities.
Len May, CEO & Co-founder, EndoCanna Health | Live from California Chair of the CBDIA Science Committee
Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist Len is CEO and co-founder of EndoCanna Health, a bioscience research company specializing in personalised medicinal cannabis using DNA sequencing, and parent company of the EndoCanna Health DNA Test Kit. With over 25 years of experience, Len is a pioneer in the medical cannabis industry having held positions such as the President of the Cannabis Action Network, Board Member and Lifetime Member of California Cannabis Association, as well as a stakeholder in some of the industry’s most iconic brands. His experience also encompasses a strong understanding of branding and compliance, fundraising, and operations. Len is also a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist in Medicinal Genomics.
President of the CBDIA and Co-founder Original Breeders League
Live from California
Priscilla P. Agoncillo is a passionate advocate and prominent business advisor serving the cannabinoid industry for over 15 years. Ms. Agoncillo has brought the expertise of business strategy, branding, and business development to the cannabinoid industry formally being from banking and private equity, sales and entertainment. Priscilla has appeared countless times as a public speaker for patient rights, law reform, and cannabis business insight on various newspapers, television, radio programs, and industry conferences. Ms. Agoncillo is co-owner of OBL Biodynamic Farms, a multiple award-winning licensed cannabinoid breeding farm and co-founder of the Original Breeders League – an organisation created to gather top-performing cannabinoid breeders from around the world. The President of CBDIA will discuss The Importance of Breeding and Genetics in Hemp and Cannabis at CBD LIVE from 2pm on Wednesday, November 18!
Dr Adam Abodeely, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS | Live from New York Chief Medical Director of Curriculum, CBDIA Founder, Reserve:MD
Dr Abodeely is double-board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. He is the founder of Adirondack Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery where he is an active practicing surgeon. Dr. Abodeely obtained his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago. He then completed his general surgery training at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital where he earned several teaching awards and was also named the “Outstanding Resident Physician of the Year” while at Brown University. After residency, he completed his colorectal surgery fellowship at the Rhode Island Colorectal Clinic, LLP, an affiliate of Brown University and Boston University.
Dr Adam Abodeely expanded his surgical practice to include medical marijuana patients with a variety of medical ailments. Being dedicated to patient safety and education, he is an active member in numerous international cannabinoid societies and he serves as Chairman of the Dispensary Review Committee for the Association of Cannabis Specialists. Dr. Abodeely gives presentations to a variety of audiences and provides consultations on various aspects of medical cannabis and cannabinoids.
Dedicated to advancing the science and education of plant-based compounds, he has a special interest in formulating products which merge science and nature to provide optimal harmony and effectiveness.
Dr Abodeely will host a live webinar exploring Gut Health, Gastrointestinal Disorders and the Case for Cannabinoid Therapies LIVE on Friday, November 20 from 11am CST on CBD LIVE
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10:00AM CHRISTINA DIARCANGELO
CEO and founder of Affinity Bio Partners; CEO and board president of Affinity Patient Advocacy; CEO and co-founder of AI Health Outcomes, CannaBot and CEO, Christina DiArcangelo Brand; Founder, CEO, Affinity Network; Board member of the American Society of Cannabis Medicine (ASCM).
Live from Philadelphia!
11:00AM LEN MAY
Chair of the CBDIA Science Committee. CEO and founder, EndoCanna Health.
Live from California!
12:00PM CHERI SMITH
CBD Yoga Teacher and CBD Educator.
Live from California!
12:45PM IVY LAWSON
Founder and CEO, Ivyees Wellness.
Join Christina as she talks changing careers to cannabis, going in your own direction and being a woman at the top.
Christina will be available for a brief Q+A towards the end of this webinar.
What we can learn when DNA guides our cannabis experiences.
Are you curious about the connection between cannabis and your genetics? Tune in to ask Len a question.
From your desk or your home, relax, unwind and let the pace slow a little for this 30 minute guided meditation.
Join Ivy as she unveils the hidden gems of all natural wellness rooted in Jamaica.
1:30PM
HANWAY ASSOCIATES PANEL
Tom McDonald, Head of Consulting.
Lily Temperton, Lead Analyst Hanway Associates.
Live from London!
2:00PM
BERTA CAMPS BISBAL
Senior legal analyst, CBD-Intel.
2:40PM DAVID C. HOLLAND, ESQ. ANDREW SCHRIEVER, ESQ. AND ELIZABETH SHIELDS, ESQ.
The New York City Cannabis Industry Association. The Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association.
The mainstreaming of cannabis. Having consulted for some of the biggest players in the space, Tom and Lily take a look at the current CBD landscape and the interesting players entering the space.
CBD in food: A comparative analysis between state laws in the US presented by CBD-Intel, your one-stop source of market and regulatory strategic data on CBD.
As more US states say yes to cannabis, two New York based associations are lobbying for legalization without over-regulation in the state. Will cannabis legalization come through in the Big Apple in 2021?
3:30PM DR DANIEL COUCH
MB ChB MRCS MBA PhD.
Medical Lead at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (UK).
DR AYESHA MIAN
Junior Doctor and Medical Advisor at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis UK. BEN LANGLEY
Founder and CEO, Grow Biotech PLC.
4:20PM LEILA SIMPSON
Head of External Affairs at The ACI; DR ROSEMARY MAZANET MD, PhD. Chief Scientific Officer, Columbia Care CHELSEA PIPKIN Vice President of Quality, GenCanna
5:30PM DAVID CLEMENT, CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER CANADA.
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis UK presents: The state of play with medical cannabis in the UK.
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) presents:
What US brands need to know about launching a CBD product in the UK.
The editor of The CANNAVIST is joined by David Clement, North American Affairs Manager, Consumer Choice Center, Canada.
All times are in Central Standard Time USA [GMT -6]
10:00AM CHEF MELISSA J. PARKS
Cannabis edibles developer.
From her kitchen in Las Vegas!
10:55AM PAUL WALSH
Co-founder of Greenheart CBD in Ireland. From his home in Dublin, Ireland!
11:30AM CHEF MELISSA J. PARKS
Cannabis edibles developer.
12:00PM MARC BURBIDGE
Development Lead, The ACI; JOSEPH COLLIVER
Chief Finance Officer, Sativa Wellness Group; MOYRA COSGROVE Head of Nutrition & External Affairs, Naturecan.
1:00PM CHEF MELISSA J. PARKS
Cannabis edibles developer.
1:50PM JESSICA ARENT
Chief Compliance Officer, Cannabidiol Life. Special guest, Tator Tot, the Cocker Spaniel.
Coming to us from Florida!
3:00PM ***THE CANNAVIST AWARDS***
From her Cordon Bleu training to featuring on NETFLIX and The Food Network, The CANNAVIST asks Chef Melissa what it’s like to be a cannabis edibles developer and TV chef...
From Vancouver to Ireland, can drone technology push your hemp crop to the max? Greenheart CBD has the answer, and the tech.
Chef Melissa shows us how to make one of three CBD-infused recipes to jazz up your holiday dining table this year.
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) presents:
The UK as a global leader in the cannabinoid industry.
Chef Melissa is back in the kitchen showing us how to make another quirky CBD-infused recipe to jazz up the holiday dining table this year.
CBD: Is it OK to give it to my dog? How do I know what product to buy, or what to watch out for? These answers and more...
THE RESULTS ARE IN! JOIN THE EDITOR OF THE CANNAVIST TO FIND OUT WHO WON!
All times are in Central Standard Time USA [GMT -6]
10:00AM LEZLI ENGELKING
Founder of FOCUS, The Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards.
Live from Arizona!
11:00AM
DR ADAM ABODEELY
MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS.
Chief Medical Director of Curriculum, The CBDIA. Founder, Reserve:MD.
Live from New York.
12:00PM
PRISCILLA P. AGONCILLO
CEO, Original Breeders League. President of the Board, The CBDIA.
1:00PM CHERI SMITH
CBD Yoga Teacher and CBD Educator.
Live from California!
2:00PM
SHOMI MALIK
Development Director, The ACI; ROMEO SACCO
Head of Online Beauty, Naturecan; ANDREW DUCKWORTH Founder & CEO, Naturecan; PETE GOVE Head of Merchant & ISO Sales, Secure Payments.
3:00PM STEVE DANYLUK
Lt. Col. United States Marine Corps., Retired. Founder & CEO, Warfighter Hemp.
A journey towards regulation in the USA, Lezli Engelking provides key insight into a safe, regulated cannabis space in America and why it is needed.
Dr Abodeely talks gut health, gastrointestinal disorders and the case for cannabinoid therapies live from Saranac Lake, New York.
Priscilla returns to the CBD LIVE Auditorium to present: The importance of breeding and genetics in hemp and cannabis.
Cheri is back to bring you an end of the week CBD yoga flow. Whether you are at home or at the office, get your body moving!
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) presents:
The challenges of CBD and e-commerce.
From his home in Virginia, retired lieutenant colonel Steve Danyluk shares his CBD story and discusses the mental and physical benefits of arming veterans with cannabinoids.
3:40PM 4:25PM
LORENZA ROMANESE
Managing Director, The European Industrial Hemp Association.
Lorenza joins us from Brussels!
Caroline Barry, The CANNAVIST Buck Angel, activist, CBD entrepreneur and influencer; Raven Faber, Founder & CEO, EngErotics.
In a time where CBD is being considered a novel food and narcotic in the EU, Lorenza discusses creating a sustainable and prosperous hemp and CBD market for all of Europe.
A collaborative webinar on CBD in sexual wellness, co-presented by The CANNAVIST and Sx Tech EU (Berlin), which takes place online November 27!
5:00PM
CHEF MELISSA J. PARKS
Cannabis edibles developer.
Chef Melissa is back in the kitchen one final time to show you how to make a delicious CBD-infused dessert to really jazz up your holiday dining table this year.
You can playback any of the auditorium content from this event as many times as you like once the event closes. So, if you missed a day or a segment you were hoping to see, don’t worry! We’ll keep this auditorium open for you until our next event. In the meantime, you can find more content like this on Cannavistmag.com. Thanks for watching!
There’s so much for you to see and do at CBD Live. Check these off your list over the three days to guarantee that you get the most out of your weekend.
CBD expos have been an integral part of the industry’s infrastructure for years. Every year, hundreds of thousands of consumers descend on exhibition centers and other private spaces large and small, to buy CBD products, learn about legal cannabis, network and make new friends.
CBD LIVE is not a replacement for the live expo. But thanks to the versatility of the VOXPO platform, it’s a great way for you to do many of those activities that make the CBD social scene what it is.
You have three whole days to explore CBD Live. And we want to ensure that you make the most of every minute.
At 3pm CST on Thursday, we invite you to join us for the CBD event of the year.
2020 will be remembered for a lot of reasons. Every corner of the world, every economy and every organization has been touched by the pandemic. We want to celebrate the businesses and leaders of the
hemp and CBD community who have managed to adapt, persevere and rise to the challenge. The CANNAVIST Awards will honor the best skincare, tinctures, pet products, e-liquids and more, as well as the faces behind the brands. This industry is truly special so we look forward to acknowledging all those unsung heroes at the first annual CANNAVIST Awards.
See you in the auditorium!
CBD LIVE is more than an industry event. It is a great way for both those new to CBD and seasoned experts to learn more about the incredible cannabis plant and its benefits.
The auditorium is the place to go to build your knowledge by watching engaging and informative talks from the leading names in legal cannabis.
Finding it all a little bit hectic? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered with live yoga and mindfulness classes!
Head over to pages 44-46 for our class and speaker schedule.v
There’s nothing better than walking an expo and filling up a swag bag along the way. At CBD LIVE, you can do just that!
Earn points as you go by visiting booths, watching webinars, playing videos and chatting with exhibitors. At the end of the show, the visitor with the most points will win $1000 worth of CBD supplies.
Not bad for a free show!
The prizes don’t stop with the leaderboard competition, oh no.
There are 24 giveaways to be won over the three days - one every hour.
To enter, head over to the booth and leave a comment on the exhibitor’s wall. The exhibitor will then randomly pick a winner.
Keep an eye on the site as well as social media for announcements!
CBD LIVE grants you access to offers you won’t find anywhere else.
For a list of participating companies, see page 51.
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis is the UK’s first and only industry membership body for businesses and investors operating in cannabis based medicinal product (CBMP) market. We are at the forefront of developing medical cannabis policy for better patient access in the UK, and believe this can only be facilitated through primary clinical research.
The CMC has a unique capability to engage intelligently and strategically with all influential political and public policy stakeholders as well as relevant regulatory bodies, regulators to the medical and academic establishments, and producers of cannabis medicines.
Find out more about becoming a CMC member and membership benefits by downloading our CMC Prospectus online, or contact steve@thecmcuk.org
We offer a wide range of chemical and microbiological contaminants analyses that can ensure your product is safe. From pesticides to mycotoxins, we have you covered. Our team of quality experts can provide the required testing to ensure the safety of your product.
A round-up of the latest hemp, CBD and medical cannabis stories making the news.
Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth has announced the launch of a new range of CBD-infused drinks. Quatreau sparkling waters are the company’s first foray into the Canadian beverage market. The drinks come in four flavors: Cucumber + Mint and Passion Fruit + Guava, with 20mg of CBD and <1mg of THC. Ginger + Lime and Blueberry + Açai contain 2mg of both CBD and THC. CEO David Klein explained: “Initially, the idea for the brand was for it to be our first foray into mood modulation… So you pick your can color based upon the wave you wanted to ride.”
New Jersey residents may soon be eligible to claim medical cannabis expenses as part of workers’ compensation. Bill A1708 requires workers’ compensation and personal injury protection (PIP) auto insurance benefits to cover cannabis medicine for workers enrolled on the state’s medical marijuana programme
A clinical trial in Toronto, Canada could help give physicians the data to prescribe cannabis for a wide range of pain-related conditions. In the Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence (MC-RWE) trial, patients will know exactly how much CBD and THC is in a product. And if the product works for them, they can rely on each subsequent batch being the same. Dr. Hance Clarke, director of pain services at Toronto General Hospital, said: “For the first time we will have a national repository of data that can provide answers about the effectiveness of these products, to test their claims.”
Goop founder Gwenyth Paltrow called cannabis a wellness ‘hero ingredient of the future’ following her investment in drinks company, Cann. Paltrow said: “There’s a whole sobercurious movement that’s going on and the cannabis-curious movement that’s going on, this is kind of at the intersection of those things in a way.”
Legalizing cannabis in Connecticut would improve public health during the coronavirus by preventing cannabis tourism to surrounding states, its governor said. Gov. Ned Lamont (D) said that officials have “got to think regionally when it comes to how we deal with the pandemic—and I think we have to think regionally when it comes to marijuana as well.”
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki was offered a year’s supply of CBD to help calm him down during the election. The reporter whipped up a social media storm for his tireless performance, with #TrackingKornacki trending on social media. Columbia Care’s Jesse Channon wrote in a public letter addressed to Kornacki: “We at Columbia Care want to thank you for your incredible work and unwavering dedication to the American people. As a gift of gratitude, Columbia Care would like to offer you a yearlong supply of our high-quality CBD products, so you can relax and take the break you truly deserve.”
Almost half of people prescribed Tilray medical cannabis reduced or discontinued alcohol within 30 days of starting their prescription, a Canadian survey found. Overall, 973 participants reported past or current alcohol use, with 419 (44%) cutting down and 76 (8%) quitting altogether. Philippe Lucas, a Graduate Researcher at the University of Victoria and VP Global Patient Research and Access at Tilray, said: “The results of CCPS 2019 add to a growing body of evidence that medical cannabis use is often associated with reductions in the use of other substances, including alcohol, opioids, tobacco and illicit drugs.”
A new genetic test can predict whether a cannabis plant will produce mostly CBD or THC. Researchers at the University of Minnesota studied three different varieties of cannabis plants from industrial hemp growers and compared their genetic markers with their CBD vs THC ratios. The researchers concluded that the markers were a good predictor of the ratio. George Weiblen of the College of Biological Sciences said: “We hope this new test can assist in new seed certification for the hemp industry. For hemp to take off in Minnesota and elsewhere, there must be ways to assure growers they won’t have to destroy their crops at the end of the season.”
The global CBD oil market will have grown by $3.52 bn by the end of 2020, according to market research company Technavio. The figure represents an annual growth of just over 30%. The company predicts that the impact of Covid-19 on the CBD market will normalize in the third quarter of 2021 in the best case scenario or the first quarter of 2022 in the worst case scenario.
Argentina may have its first locally-made cannabis medicine by early 2021, four years after medical cannabis was legalized. An official document shared by local newspaper Pharmabiz shows that government drugs head Manuel Limeres authorized the registration of Laboratorio Alef Medical Argentina’s Convupidiol as a medicine. The 35ml bottle contains 10% CBD and is designed to treat seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome like FDA-approved Epidiolex.
Americans across party and state lines approved sweeping cannabis reforms in the 2020 elections. Advocates will now be hoping that the president elect stays true to his word and ushers in a new era of federal reform.
Words by Gordon StriblingThe 2020 American election will go down as one of the most controversial in recent memory. Despite Joe Biden claiming victory President Trump refuses to go down without a fight.
But while the presidential election result continues to divide opinion, the voting population was united in supporting cannabis reform at the ballot box.
Arizona
Proposition 207 was approved by 60% of voters, legalizing the possession and use of cannabis for recreational use.
The measure also expunges the records of individuals convicted of cannabis crimes, including felony possession. The state will also introduce ‘social equity’ licenses aimed at supporting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition.
More than 56% of voters approved Initiative-190, which legalizes the possession of up to an ounce of cannabis for individuals aged 21 and above.
Legal adults are also permitted to cultivate up for four mature plants in an enclosed area out of public view.
Public Question No.1 will legalize possession and use of recreational cannabis for adult consumers. Medical cannabis is already legal in the state.
The vote will amend the state constitution, a move that drew controversy from critics including Don't Let NJ Go to Pot executive director, Gregg Edwards, who said: “[Once] it's in the Constitution, the likelihood of it coming out is slim or next to none."
South Dakota is the first state to legalize medical and recreational cannabis on the same day.
Constitutional Amendment A legalizes possession and use of cannabis by adults. Adults can also grow up to three plants for personal use, if they live in a jurisdiction without a licensed medical cannabis retailer. Distribution and sales are subject to a 15% tax.
Meanwhile, individuals with debilitating health conditions can possess and buy up to 3oz of medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries.
The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will have given hope of reform on the federal level. Both have supported decriminalization in the past and the industry is already hopeful.
Canopy CEO David Klein said: “We believe the Biden win is an important step on the path to federal permissibility of cannabis in the U.S. market through decriminalization and de-scheduling.
"The results of the ballot initiatives clearly showcase that support for adult-use marijuana legalization extends across geographic and party lines and is supported by a majority of Americans.”
The 2020 election will also been remembered even progressive drug reforms outside of the cannabis realm.
Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of harder drugs, including methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.
Voters in Oregon and Washington approved the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapy.
Magic mushrooms, which include the psychotropic compounds, psilocin and psilocybin, are already prescribed to some terminally ill patients in Canada.
The FDA has designated psilocybin as a ‘Breakthrough Therapy’ for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.
“Support for adult-use marijuana legalization extends across geographic and party lines and is supported by a majority of Americans”
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Jorge Rubio Escalona is the founder of the Mexican Canadian Cannabis Alliance and a former official for the Mexican Federal Government. Here he asks: will cannabis finally be legalized in 2020?
It’s been over three years since medical cannabis was approved by the National Congress and the country is still waiting for the Federal Commission of Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) to grant bylaws.
Last August, the Mexican Ministry of Health published Draft Regulations on the website of the Federal Regulatory and Compliance Commission (CONAMER), and these regulations were rejected a few weeks ago because of the poor legal framework of how to establish a medical opportunity for patients, physicians and companies.
On the other hand, the National Congress has a deadline set by the Mexican Supreme Court to establish cannabis regulation by December 15. The National Congress has had more than ten bills to analyze during the last two years, and it is experiencing the strong pressure of cannabis collectives that are more interested in having the right to smoke a joint than creating and developing the marijuana and hemp industry in the country.
Today, marijuana in Mexico is a stigmatized plant related to criminal groups that have owned the cannabis industry for the last four decades since the first drug cartels started operations smuggling weed across the border between Mexico and the U.S. The stories and legends of the cartels of Sinaloa, Guadalajara, Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez are well known worldwide.
Mexico’s current legal framework for cannabis and products derived from it is creating a mess in terms of import, distribution and access. Most of the cannabidiol (CBD) products are commercialized via social media rather than a pharmacy or an authorized retail point of sale.
Some entrepreneurs and local growers use a legal resource called Amparo to establish business models, all of them walking the thin line of legality.
Many conferences worldwide are talking about Mexico’s potential as a place to grow marijuana and hemp, as well as the opportunity to export CBD products and extraction and greenhouses technologies. Many Mexican and international entrepreneurs are already making several connections and agreements to enter the second biggest market for personal care products in Latin-American, with a population of more than 130 million.
It has been more than one year since the Draft Regulations were published, but it was not an easy path. This was mainly because federal authorities have a lack of knowledge about the cannabis industry and because of the crime and violence across the country.
Mexico is a very conservative society, and the cannabis leaf is a symbol of drug cartels and stigma for most Mexicans. Also, some sources claim that drug cartels have infiltrated Mexico’s top security ranks.
The legalization of cannabis in Mexico is an ongoing process that encompasses different legal steps and challenges. Policymakers need to better understand how the industry is moving in other international jurisdictions to make use of Mexico’s economic potential as a big player. Unfortunately, the presence of drug cartels could be a ‘deal-breaker’ for local growers interested in producing legal hemp or marijuana at a medium or large scale.
With clear cannabis regulations, more physicians and medical institutions will be able to research cannabis and understand its medicinal potential and benefits.
At the moment, the Mexican society is ready for medicinal cannabis but not at all ready for a recreational cannabis industry.
If cannabis regulation is approved this year, the next step for 2021 is the creation of bylaws, which will cover the operational aspects of
the law and all the implementation details, like granting licences, imports of CBD products, seed regulations, GMP and many other aspects.
That being said, the real challenges that Mexico will face after passing cannabis regulation are numerous. Here are some of the problems that Mexico will need to face:
• Lack of transparency and legislation to detect the legal origin of economic resources and how to prevent money laundering.
• The influence of criminal groups in growing and distributing recreational cannabis and products derived from marijuana.
• Excessive regulation and no support for the economic development of the industry.
• Priority of adult-use rather than a focus on medical and industrial hemp.
• Lack of knowledge and education of physicians and nurses around medical cannabis.
Mexican society is ready for medicinal cannabis but not at all ready for a recreational cannabis industry.
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He and a friend reportedly ran a successful hemp cultivation business until the Spanish governor ordered them to limit production after the natives began using the plants recreationally.
Spain’s economy begins to decline, so the government decides to turn to its colonies. Specialists are sent to The Americas to instruct and encourage locals to farm hemp, specifically in areas such as California.
Hemp harvests from Mexico and California go according to plan until the Mexican War of Independence breaks out in 1810, leading to Spain’s loss of its American colonies. Government subsidies for hemp are no longer available and hemp cultivation is on the decline.
Recreational marijuana use is widespread in Mexico. In 1882, Mexico City enforces bans on cannabis, alcohol and cards from the military hospital in an effort to curtail fighting. Newspapers in Mexico and the US spread sensationalist stories about people using marijuana causing people to commit violent crimes.
Mexico’s Department of Public Sanitation declares new legislation, titled: “Dispositions on the Cultivation and Commerce of Products that Degenerate the Race.” This bans the sale, production and recreational use of cannabis.
As US states begin to criminalize the plant, Mexico bans stock from being exported over the border.
The US government sponsors a scheme to spray herbicides paraquat and 2,4-D over cannabis fields in Mexico using helicopters. Herbicide poisoning cases begin to crop up in the US after the tainted plants are smuggled over the border.
President Felipe Calderón decriminalizes small amounts of cannabis and cocaine for possession, in an attempt for law enforcement to focus on traffickers and cartel bosses instead ecreational users.
Drug cartels begin to organise in Mexico to smuggle alcohol into the US during prohibition, eventually expanding to cannabis and other illegal drugs using increasingly violent means.
The Mexican Supreme Court makes it legal for four members of SMART (Society for Responsible and Tolerant Personal Use) to grow and consume their own cannabis.
President Enrique Peña Nieto legalizes cannabis with under 1% THC for medical use.
The Supreme Court ends the cannabis prohibition in 2019 and moves to formally legalize cannabis in the near future. It hopes legalization will improve the country’s economy and put a dent in narco trafficking.
The deadline to approve or reject the poroposed reforms is delayed numerous times throout the year. It now stands at December 15.
If the reforms are approve, Mexico could ‘become the biggest legal cannabis market in the world,’ according to the LA Times.
Companies in the UK which are struggling and in need of assistance due to lockdown rules in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic have several options to choose from, depending on their size and their needs. These include deferring VAT payments until March 31 2021, and claiming back sick pay.
The biggest scheme introduced by the UK is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
All employers are eligible for this scheme, which gives furloughed employees 80% of their salary, up to £2,500 a month. It only covers employees who are paid through the UK’s pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax system and employees must have been on the payroll on February 28. The programme was recently extended to last until the end of March, 2021
Small and medium-sized companies which have been affected by the pandemic can apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption loan.
Companies with a turnover of less than £45m who can demonstrate that they have been adversely affected by COVID-19 can receive loans and other financing, up to £5m. The government will guarantee 80% of the loan to the lender and will pay any interest and fees for the first 12 months.
A similar loan scheme is in place for companies with a turnover of more than £45m. At present these businesses may receive up to £25m (for turnover of £45m-£250m) or £50m (for turnover above £250m) in loans and financing.
As of May, the scheme has allowed companies to borrow up to 25% of turnover, up to a maximum of £200m, with banks underwriting 20% of the loan and the government
providing the remaining 80%. Dividend payouts will be prohibited as a condition of borrowing, though certain bonuses will still be permitted.
This is available between £2,000 and up to 25% of turnover, up to a maximum loan of £50,000, provided businesses can prove they have lost income due to COVID-19. The government guarantees 100% of the loan and there are no fees or interest for the first 12 months. After the first year, the interest rate will be 2.5%.
The most recent scheme introduced by the British Government is the Future Fund. This allows start-ups which had raised at least £250,000 before the COVID-19 shutdown to receive up to £5m in funding from the government, provided a third party is willing to invest in the company. The scheme is aimed at companies that have not been able to benefit from other government relief measures and are in early stage development.
At present there are no EU-wide schemes to help businesses at a local level, although many EU countries have introduced their own economic relief packages, such as loan guarantees for businesses, deferment of taxes, state-backed aid, and other measures.
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Medical or recreational, cannabis is big business. While more and more brands enter the market, five big hitters continue to dominate.
Words by Gordon Stribling, Assistant EditorThe global legal cannabis market is projected to reach $73.6 billion (USD) by 2027, according to a recent report by Grand View Research. CBD, medical cannabis, recreational cannabis and pharmaceuticals have made cannabis investment a hot prospect. Here is a rundown of the five big names currently leading the pack.
Founded: 1998
CEO: Justin Gover
2019 revenue: $311 million (USD)
Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
Subsidiaries: Greenwich Biosciences, Inc, GW Research Ltd. The UK is one of the biggest producers of medical cannabis in the world, exporting 95 tonnes in 2016 alone.
This British pharmaceutical giant has developed the only two cannabis-based medicines that are available on the NHS: Sativex, for multiple sclerosis patients and Epidyolex (Epidiolex in the US) for two rare types of epilepsy.
Founded: 2013 (as Tweed Marijuana, Inc.)
CEO: David Klein
2019 revenue: $253 million (CA)
Headquarters: Smiths Falls, Canada
Subsidiaries: Spectrum Therapeutics. Canopy produces both medical and recreational cannabis. It operates 10 licensed production sites and has operations in
North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In 2019, Canopy set up a partnership with drug policy reform NGO Beckley Foundation to distribute medical cannabis in the UK. US drinks firm Constellation Brands owns a 38.5% stake in the company. It reportedly intends to launch a range of cannabis-infused beverages.
Founded: 2006
CEO: Michael Singer
2019 revenue: $247.9 million (CA)
Headquarters: Edmonton, Canada
Subsidiaries include: MedReleaf Corp, Reliva, LLC
Aurora produces cannabis for the recreational and medical markets. The company has eight licensed production
facilities and operations in 25 countries, including Denmark, Uruguay, Australia and the UK.
Aurora’s research and development interests include CBD therapies for athletes through a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Founded: 2013
CEO: Brendan Kennedy
2019 revenue: $217.4million (CA)
Headquarters: Nanaimo, Canada
Subsidiaries: Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd, High Park Holdings Ltd
Tilray is a cannabis and pharmaceutical company with international operations in Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.
The company was the first cannabis producer to launch on the NASDAQ, the first North American medical cannabis producer to gain GMP certification and the first Canadian company to legally export cannabis to the US for a medical trial.
CRESCO LABS
Founded: 2013
2019 Revenue: $128.5million (USD)
Headquarters: Chicago, US
Subsidiaries: Cresco Labs, LLC, Hope Heal Health
Cresco Labs is a medical cannabis company with retail operations in seven of the medical-legal US states. It is one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies, controlling all stages of production, from cultivation to packaging.
The company has nine operational states, 15 production facilities, 29 retail licenses and owns 18 dispensaries.
As jobs are lost, wages are cut and businesses are closed, could hemp play a role in getting the US economy back on track?
Words by Caroline BarryAmerica’s unemployment rate dropped to just under 8% in September, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic. But an unofficial figure by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity estimates that the real number could be more than 25%, if all those looking for full-time work that pays a living wage are taken into account.
Farmers across the US have truly embraced hemp since the passage of the Farm Bill in 2018. The versatile crop has created a huge economic opportunity - one that may be impossible to ignore for those seeking new opportunities to make money in the uncertain Covid era. The CBD trend may have driven the demand for hemp, but what about the other benefits of this incredible plant?
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems facing the planet today. The oceans are starting to fill up with micro particles which are absorbed by fish, birds and animals and then entered into the food chain.
Landfills are full of non-recyclable plastic items which will not biodegrade. Hemp can be used to make a variety of items and is biodegradable.
Once fibers have been removed from hemp stems, what remains is 77% cellulose, which is a light source that could replace petrochemical plastics. It can also ‘lock in’ carbon, helping to clean the air.
One of hemp’s most beneficial attributes is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide which is one of the key causes of climate change.
Hemp can absorb up to 15 tonnes of CO2 per hectare which makes it an extremely fast converter. It absorbs more of the compound per hectare than any other crop or commercial forestry. The plant consumes four times more CO2 than trees do and has a short growing cycle of just 12 to 14 weeks.
The plant also consumes radioactive pollution and toxins. This is one of the reasons why hemp plants were used to clean the soil after the Chernobyl disaster. Hemp could help the country contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas. The UN has reported that there will need to be a reduction in global emissions by 7.6% a year for the next decade to avoid a crisis.
Hempcrete is a mix of natural materials, lime and hemp that may one day replace concrete. It requires very little water in comparison to concrete. It is also much more lightweight, is earthquake-resistant and has excellent thermal properties.
Hempcrete can be used to build, restore or renovate any type of building, making it an extremely versatile material.
Biomass fuel is an alternative for coal, oil and gas. The plant is rich in cellulose and fiber that can be used in the production of fuel and energy. The auto fuel derived from the biomass can be converted in methanol or ethanol and hemp seed oil can be used in the manufacturing of petrol.
Embracing hemp biomass fuel would reduce our dependency on fossil fuels while also releasing less CO2 into the atmosphere. It is a greener and cleaner alternative.
The market for CBD pet products is growing at a rapid pace, with more and more owners won over by the hype. But could pet products be next on the FDA’s enforcement hit list?
Words by Caroline Barry
In September this year, a report by Grand View Research projected that the global CBD pet market would reach $399.2 million by 2027, growing by over 40% each year.
Increased available expenditure and concerns about the health of pets are driving the change, the report revealed, with the trend for natural products further fuelling the growth.
It will come as no surprise that lockdown life in 2020 has not just been hard on pet owners but their animals, too.
Paw CBD sells a combination of veterinarian formulated tinctures, chews and topicals.
The pet brand reported a 64% increase in net sales, from approximately $750,000 in their March quarter to approximately $1,229,000 for their June quarter.
A study by Colorado State University found that seizures in dogs were reduced by 89% when treated with THC-free oil. Idiopathic epilepsy affects 5.7% of the domesticated dog population worldwide, making it the most common canine neurological condition.
In this Colorado study, nine dogs were treated with CBD, while seven in a control group were treated with a placebo.
Dr. Stephanie McGrath, author of the study said in a statement: “We saw a correlation between how
high the levels of CBD oil were in these dogs with how great the seizure reduction was.
“It’s really exciting that perhaps we can start looking at CBD in the future as an alternative to existing anti-convulsive drugs.”
US vets are allowed to prescribe Epidiolex for canines but it is an expensive script at $30,000 a year for an average-sized dog.
While CBD may possess certain potential health benefits, sellers making health claims about their products face the wrath of the FDA. The administration is in the process of issuing a draft enforcement policy, which could see the agency sending warning letters to companies marketing their products without authorization.
In late 2019, the agency sent warning letters to 13 companies selling CBD products to pets, stating that the products violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
The claims addressed in previous warning letters relating to CBD products included:
• Works incredibly well for joint pain [and aggression] in pets,
• CBD oil works great for pets [with anxiety, hyperactivity, or PTSD]
• Adding [our CBD product can] help fight infection and
inflammation.
While the industry needs to be cautious in how it markets CBD pet products, consumers should also be extra vigilant when shopping for their pets.
THC is toxic to dogs and cats and owners should always consult veterinarian advice before treating their animal in case the dose could interfere with their pet’s existing medication or condition.
The amount of CBD that should be given to animals will also vary depending on the size of the animal. Animals share the same endocannabinoid system as humans which plays a key role in managing several biological processes, like sleep, immune response and memory.
The CBD pet market shows a huge amount of promise. But companies capitalizing on the trend with problematic marketing had better hope that the FDA’s bark is worse than its bite.
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Although this year hasn’t gone according to plan for most, research on CBD & medical cannabis has continued despite Covid-19. We’ve handpicked four studies from this year you need to know about.
Words by Caroline Barry
Medical cannabis shows promise in reducing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, a worldfirst clinical trial has found.
In the study, published in the journal Annals of Oncology, 81 patients who had suffered from vomiting and nausea during chemotherapy were given either an oral dose of 2.5mg CBD/2.5mg THC or a placebo, three times a day.
All of the patients had previously taken nausea prevention medication that had proven ineffective.
At the end of the Phase II component of the study, a quarter of the medical cannabis patients experienced a complete elimination of nausea and vomiting, compared to 14 percent in the placebo group.
If medical cannabis is deemed to be sufficiently effective after further study, it could be considered for routine cancer care.
Medical cannabis does not impair cognitive function in older adults, a new study from the School of Public Health at the University of Haifa has found.
The study, published in the journal, Drug and Alcohol Review, included 125 patients over the age of 50 of which 63 were licensed to use medical cannabis for chronic pain.
The participants completed computerized tests evaluating
their psychomotor reactions, concentration and memory and learning capacity after using cannabis for one year.
The results showed that medical cannabis does not affect cognitive function in people over 50 if used to relive chronic pain. Areas such as concentration, memory and learning abilities were no different to those not using the plant.
The researchers hope that the findings will alleviate concern about its use for chronic pain which affects 19-37% of the elderly population.
A placebo-controlled trial has revealed that daily doses of THCcontaining cannabis oil could significantly reduce pain, fatigue and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.
In the study, published in the journal Pain Medicine, 17 women with the condition were given one drop cannabis oil containing 1.22 mg of THC and 0.02 mg of CBD daily, increasing to 3 or 4 over 8 weeks.
The women then recorded their symptoms in a questionnaire every 10 days.
While the placebo group reported few changes for the duration of the study, the cannabis group reported significant improvement in a range of measures, including pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
They were also more likely to report ‘feeling good’ and less likely to miss work.
The ramdomized controlled trial
(RCT) is believed to be the first to demonstrate the lifestyle benefits of cannabis for fibromyalgia sufferers.
CBD for Covid-19? Research says it may aid recovery process
Researchers at Augusta University in Georgia have completed a study around CBD and Covid-19 recovery. The results suggest CBD could help with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is found in patients of severe Covid-19 symptoms, due to an overactive inflammatory response.
Researchers gave mice a treatment called Poly (I:C) which artificially induces ARDS, recreating symptoms seen in some Covid patients. This caused structural damages to the lungs of the mice similar to the damage seen in Covid patients and while they were experiencing these symptoms, the mice were given CBD.
The results showed that the mice experienced reduced signs of IL-6 which is an important factor in ARDS as well as lowered levels of
pro-inflammatory cytokines. It also showed increases in lymphocyte levels in the blood which are vital in fighting infection.
The researchers concluded CBD could play an immunotherapeutic role in treating some severe respiratory viral infections.
Thinking of investing in Europe's medical cannabis market? From east to west, there are significant developments to watch. Here are 5 things you need to know about Europe's medical cannabis ecosystem from a recent report by First Wednesdays.
The report highlights an, 'undersupply' of reliable, scalable testing companies across Europe, illustrated by the limited number of test-capacity companies presented on the ecosystem.
The report also finds that there is a lack of consistency in quality of testing, saying "not all testing companies are accredited to an internationally recognized standard, such as ISO/IEC 17025."
"There is a clear space in the market for a reliable, accredited, fast and widely trusted testing company."
2. The prescribing and dispensing landscape varies from location to location.
In nations which impose restrictions on accessing medical cannabis, such as the UK and Poland, specialist clinics have enabled patient access on a private basis.
In Germany and Italy, pharmacists play a larger role in preparing formulations. This, the report by First Wednesdays finds, allows for the provision of personalized medicines to patients, targeting specific needs, with less of a focus on off-the-shelf cannabis products.
One consistent complaint of health regulators and policy makers about medical cannabis across the continent is the lack of clinical data and this is feeding demand. There is a reliance among healthcare systems on randomized controlled trials, perhaps stemming from the pharma and life sciences world.
A lack of clinical data is the main factor limiting widespread medical cannabis adoption by most European national regulators, First Wednesdays finds.
According to one medical cannabis expert, Dr Steve Hajioff, who contributed to the report, this void of clinical data is currently a barrier in the way of progress.
"One of the key barriers to research into cannabis-derived medicines in Europe is the lack of standardization within proposed studies. We need a clear target group of patients, a trial using a single product with a single delivery mechanism and a fixed dose. With this sort of standardization, researchers will be much more keen to do further studies."
The report on Europe's medical cannabis ecosystem finds there is a clear growing interest in research into cannabis and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, PTSD, fear and phobias.
Of the 27 ongoing trials Europewide, the majority (70%) are academic-based, while less than 10% are government-backed, the findings show.
The Danish market has become a uniquely European model for the regulation of medical cannabis, according to the First Wednesdays 2020 report.
In 2018, the same year as medical
cannabis legalisation in the UK, Denmark announced a 4-year pilot scheme to assess the effectiveness of cannabis based medicines, and build a foundation of what could be rich market which supplies its own pharmaceutical-grade cannabis grown domestically.
The scheme differs from similar programmes rolled out in recent years in other nations. Instead of looking just at barriers to access, it is a two-pronged approach to supply and demand.
Via two parallel four-year trials –one for domestic medical use and another for domestic cultivation - the hybrid approach is especially significant because of the openended system on which it is built.
There is no cap on production volumes and no limit to the number of licensed producers.
Analysis provided by the group which carried out this report, First Wednesdays, says there is clearly ‘an interesting’ medical cannabis ecosystem developing in Denmark... “…centred around establishing a viable domestic supply chain. Collaboration between licensed cannabis operators and leading non-cannabis companies has been necessary to achieve the required high standards of production, which is evident through the engagement of leading equipment suppliers, logistics and professional services companies."
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