10 Women Leaders of the Cannabis Industry Share Lessons on How to Succeed In the Industry
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One cannabis founder explains, “It’s a long game, and the ones that can withstand the turbulence will win.”
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Published at Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:30:00 +0000
Weed and weight: Why are cannabis consumers slimmer?
Whether for health or aesthetic reasons (or a bit of both), the desire to slim down feeds billions of dollars into the weight loss industry every year. And yet, as studies keep telling us, results are almost never permanent. It’s enough to make the diet-weary roll a fat one and forget it—which, coincidentally, may be an effective slimming strategy in itself.
Dr. Stephen Glazer, chief medical officer at CannaWay Clinic and bariatric expert, says while research is still in its infancy, studies suggest the endocannabinoid system “contributes significantly to both obesity and metabolic disorders.”
Simply put, the endocannabinoid system is a network of cellular receptors in the body that help keep our system in balance. It is the CB1 receptors within the endocannabinoid system that interact with THC, leaving us feeling euphoric (or “high”).
Glazer says these same CB1 receptors play a large role in energy uptake, storage, and conservation. When this receptor is activated by THC, either through ingestion or inhalation, it heightens our taste and smell pathways and activates our brain’s appetite centre, colloquially known as the “munchies”. This is why he says his patients at CannaWay receiving chemotherapy can benefit from medical cannabis to help them rebuild a healthy appetite.
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Published at Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:59:17 +0000
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Published at Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:06:33 +0000
Could Texas be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana?
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Published at Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:35:10 +0000
Why Traditional Venture Capitalists Don’t Invest in Cannabis Companies – and Who Will
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Published at Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Aleafia
Health Inc (OTCMKTS:ALEAF) recently indicated that a shipment of its recreational
cannabis product had been stolen. It has now indicated that it has received an
update regarding the stolen product from the third-Party transportation
company.
The shipment of finished cannabis products for the recreational market was not stolen from the company’s facilities, but it was rather stolen while on transit. The product was in possession of the shipping company, and it was to deliver the product to provincial wholesale distributors the following week. Its third-party shipping partner has indicated that the product was en route to distributors in provinces before the incident on December 20. The shipping company indicated that the vehicle carrying the cannabis product had presumably disappeared from the carrier’s facility.
The carrier has since recorded a
statement with the police, and it is cooperating with authorities in
investigations. Equally, they have notified Health Canada in line with the
company’s standard operating procedure as well as notified Aleafi’s insurance providers.
The cannabis company has, however, indicated that the value of the stolen
product was “not material.”
Currently, Aleafia is working to
fulfill outstanding purchase orders to its provincial distribution partners.
However, it is unclear who the company’s third-party shipping partner is at the
time. Speaking to The Deep Dive, 3 Sixty Secure Corp CEO Thomas Gerstenecker
stated that his company was not providing shipping services for Aleafia Health.
Aleafia Health has three main
cannabis cultivation and production facilities, with two of them licensed and
operational. Its outdoor cultivation facility is the first large scale facility
in the history of Canadia. The cannabis health and wellness company is known to
produce a wide range of cannabis products, which include high-margin
derivatives such as capsules, oils, and sprays.
The company has a large network of
educational centers and medical marijuana clinics staffed by nurse
practitioners, educators, and MDs. The company has maintained a competitive
edge in the medical marijuana segment because of its innovative products.
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Two trends—legal cannabis markets expanding and millennials drinking less—are converging, with major implications for both the cannabis and alcoholic beverage industries, and perhaps society more generally, if cannabis gradually supplants alcohol as the intoxicant of choice.
For several years, millennials and Gen Z adults in the U.S., Canada and Europe have been moderating how much and how often they drink, which has driven alcohol beverage brands to reinvent their offerings Global beer brands including Peroni, Heineken, Guinness, Budweiser and, perhaps most remarkably, Leffe, brewed by Belgian monks since 1240 (but now owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev), have responded by introducing low- or zero-alcohol beers. Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan and other well-known spirits, recently acquired Seedlip, a line of non-alcoholic distilled spirits based on centuries-old recipes, for $300 million.
It is unclear how access to legal cannabis relates to declines in drinking by millennials, but there is evidence of a correlation. CDC data analyzed by the research firm Cowen showed binge drinking rates were 13 percent lower in states with legal cannabis compared to prohibition states, and that the rate of first-use of cannabis by adults increased as binge drinking declined. Based on that data, Cowen projected flat or slow growth for alcohol brands while increasing its projection of cannabis market size from $50 billion in 2026 to $75 billion in 2030.
It is worth noting cannabis-infused beverages are a relatively small slice of the $11.3 billion in U.S. cannabis sales in 2018. Fortune Business Insights estimated global sales of cannabis-infused beverages totaled $174 million in 2018. The continuing federal prohibition of cannabis has kept risk-averse global brands from investing in the U.S. market, which has left the market to regional brands such as Lagunitas’ cannabis-infused beverages in California.
The legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, a nation that has long been home to some of the world’s largest and best-known brewers, drastically changed the prospects for infused beverages. Brewers that have already developed zero-alcohol alternatives to their traditional offerings are now preparing cannabis-infused versions of those products. Sales became legal in Canada in December and are expected to ramp up over the course of 2020.
The entrance of global beverage brands into cannabis, with their technical and marketing expertise and access to capital, may have far-reaching consequences. Developing a zero-alcohol, cannabis-infused beverage is not a simple project. Cannabis has a strong flavor that makes infusing wines, other than sangria and some sparkling wines, difficult. Beers, with their stronger flavors, mask the taste more easily. The established process for removing alcohol from beer, called “arrested fermentation,” adversely affects the taste and texture.
Beyond the aesthetic aspects of the beverage is the question of dosage and response. The functional characteristics of consuming cannabis through digestion pose other significant challenges. Inhalation of cannabis smoke causes rapid intoxication that “peaks” relatively soon and, assuming no more consumption, recedes at a predictable rate, which is similar in cadence to drinking alcohol. However, when cannabis is digested, the intoxicating effects do not begin for an hour or more. This creates the risk of people unsuspectingly consuming excessively because they enjoy the taste and feel no effects. Beverage brands have solved this “onset” problem. The cannabis beers coming to the Canadian market are infused with precise amounts of distilled THC that takes effect, peaks and recedes at the approximate rate and pace of alcohol.
Rising sales of zero-alcohol adult beverages indicate adults who want to drink less still enjoy “getting together for drinks.” Infusing these same zero-alcohol products with THC opens an enticing new entry to cannabis for potential users seeking an alternative to alcohol that, unlike smoking or vaping, is familiar. This may have a positive effect on new customer retention, if the first-time THC consumer can simply purchase cannabis-infused versions of products they already enjoy. The customer can replace alcohol with THC without replacing drinking with smoking or vaping.
It is uncertain how, when or even if the major Canadian brands will attempt to market their THC-infused beers in U.S. states where they are legal. Cannabis (other than industrial hemp) remains a Schedule 1 drug in the U.S., so infused beers cannot be exported into the U.S. or shipped between U.S. states if they are brewed here. Brands may choose to bide their time until U.S. law changes. Nonetheless, the next wave of THC-infused beverages creates the exciting prospect of alcohol with its long list of negative health and social consequences gradually being supplanted by cannabis.
Hershel Gerson is the CEO of ELLO.
Published at Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:51:00 +0000
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Published at Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0000
The Cannabis Investors Shopping List (GTBIF, ERBB, TCNNF)
There isn’t a whole lot you can absolutely count on in life and markets, but some things are pretty dependable. Growth is in that group of dependable ideas, and so it volatility. When the two come together, something magical happens: Opportunity.
In this case, the monstrous growth that lies ahead for the cannabis space is extremely well founded. We know that legalization is spawning a boom. It’s practically physics. Something small is becoming something big. The transition between the two states is what we call: Growth.
But markets aren’t about you versus a static game. It’s about you versus everyone else. Over the short term, investable assets – even very sound and powerful ones – will experience big dips because everyone got involved at the same time, and then folks got nervous.
That’s where we are right now in the evolution of the cannabis bet: folks got ahead of themselves. And the action over the past 6 months is their reward. It hasn’t been pretty. But you have the chance now to pick up these assets on the cheap. That calls for a shopping list.
Here are out favorite three cannabis-related stocks for the near and intermediate-term future: Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF), American Green Inc. (OTCMKTS:ERBB), and Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF).
Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF) has been rapidly expanding in the sunshine state, and the stock continues to broadly outperform the broader cannabis space on a large time frame. The company just announced that it opened the doors of its latest Florida dispensary on Friday, January 10th.
According to the release, “the Fort Walton Beach location will be the company’s 43rd in Florida and their 45th nationwide. The Northwest Florida location joins Trulieve’s 42 other dispensaries statewide, including in the nearby communities of Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City. Located on Mary Esther Cut Off, the storefront is part of the company’s mission to expand and ensure safe, reliable patient access statewide.”
Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF) promulgates itself as a company that, through its subsidiary, Trulieve, Inc., engages in the cultivation, possession, distribution, and sale of medical cannabis in the United States.
It offers a suite of Trulieve branded products with approximately 125 SKUs, including nasal sprays, capsules, concentrates, syringes, and cannabis flower in tamper-proof containers for vaporizers, topical creams, tinctures, and vape cartridges.
The company distributes its products to Trulieve branded stores (dispensaries) in Florida, as well as takes orders online and by phone for delivery. As of November 20, 2018, the company operated 21 dispensaries. Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is headquartered in Quincy, Florida.
Even in light of this news, TCNNF has had a rough past week of trading action, with shares sinking something like -12% in that time. That said, chart support is nearby and we may be in the process of constructing a nice setup for some movement back the other way. Over the past month, shares of the stock have suffered from clear selling pressure, dropping by roughly -19%. What’s more, the company has witnessed a pop in interest, as transaction volume levels have recently pushed 81% above the average volume levels in play in this stock over the longer term.
“Trulieve is focused on creating a strong customer-centric experience, and that starts with ensuring that patients across Florida have access to the medications they’ve come to rely on,” said Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers. “Expanding our reach inside the Florida Panhandle is just one of the ways we’re doing that. Our well-trained staff is ready and willing to assist patients during every step of the process, from exploring medical cannabis for the first time to transitioning into a new treatment process.”
Currently trading at a market capitalization of $368M, TCNNF has a significant war chest ($41.1M) of cash on the books, which must be weighed relative to about $64.9M in total current liabilities. TCNNF is pulling in trailing 12-month revenues of $277.5M. In addition, the company is seeing major top-line growth, with y/y quarterly revenues growing at 152.3%.
American Green Inc. (OTCMKTS:ERBB) is especially interesting in this list because the stock is the most undervalued name we could find given the company’s currently run of robust 7-figure sales and better than 450% top-line growth over the past year.
The company is diversified, with strong interests in grow management and consulting, dispensary technology, and CBD products, making it an interesting speculative name with a wide spectrum of possible upcoming catalysts in play.
American Green Inc. (OTCMKTS:ERBB) is second oldest publicly-traded cannabis company in America, with over 50,000 certified shareholders.
The Company is focused on leading-edge cannabis industry solutions as seen from a “50,000 foot view.” American Green has participated in nearly all facets of the cannabis market and its current initiatives include (but are not limited to) the transformation of nearly-abandoned towns into “cannabis-friendly” destinations, a state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Arizona (Q4/17), promotion of medical-focused CBD (Cannabidiol) products from both whole plant and organic hemp sources, a smart automated vending solution system called AGM designed specifically to electronically identify, in advance of a sale, individuals wishing to purchase controlled products that include cannabis, CBD, pharmaceuticals, and alcoholic beverages in casinos and sports stadiums.
In addition, American Green sees the continuing legalization of cannabis running in parallel to the gold rush in America in the mid-1800’s.
American Green has purchased the town of Nipton, California which it intends to develop into energy-independent, cannabis-friendly hospitality and employment zones. AG Managed Services provides consulting and capital resources for existing and new-build industry operations such as its joint venture relationship it enjoys with Hempful Farms.
Moreover, in 2009, American Green, Inc. became one of the first publicly-traded technology companies in the cannabis industry. Now, with over 60,000 individual certified shareholders, more than any other company in the cannabis sector, American Green’s mission is to lead the cannabis and premium CBD industry.
Leveraging its team of professionals in cultivation management, manufacturing, extraction, wholesale, retail, and community outreach, the company strives to develop sustainable initiatives in the cannabis-adjacent and CBD industries.
American Green Inc (OTCMKTS:ERBB) managed to rope in revenues totaling $440K in overall sales during the company’s most recently reported quarterly financial data — a figure that represents a rate of top line growth of 480.7%, as compared to year-ago data in comparable terms. In addition, the company is battling some balance sheet hurdles, with cash levels struggling to keep up with current liabilities ($7K against $14.8M, respectively).
Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF) just announced that it opened its 40th store, Rise Joliet, the first adult-use only store in Illinois. “January 1 was a historic day in Illinois as adult-use cannabis sales launched in Illinois, and we’re honored that Rise Joliet is part of that history,” said GTI Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler. “Our stores that sell to all adults 21+ – Rise Mundelein, Rise Canton, Rise Joliet and 3C Joliet – have served thousands of people so far and the energy and enthusiasm from new customers has been overwhelming.”
According to the release, GTI has six open stores in the state including The Clinic Effingham and 3C Naperville, which will currently only offer sales to customers with a valid Illinois medical marijuana card. The Clinic Effingham is expected to begin adult-use sales later in January pending a special use permit hearing. Naperville will hold a non-binding voter referendum on adult-use sales in March, and until then the store will only be open to registered medical patients. Rise Quincy will be an adult-use store and is expected to open within several days pending final actions by the state.
Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF) bills itself as a company that manufactures and sells various cannabis products in the United States. The company’s cannabis products include flower, concentrates for dabbing and vaporizing, edibles, and topicals.
The company markets its products through third-party retailers. It also owns and operates a chain of 50 retail stores under the RISE dispensaries name. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Traders will note 14% tacked on to share pricing for the listing in the past month. Moreover, the name has witnessed a pop in interest, as transaction volume levels have recently pushed 22% over what the stock has registered over the longer term.
“We thank everyone who celebrated this milestone with us,” said Kovler. “2020 is going to be another big year and we look forward to serving guests at our stores and enabling well-being through cannabis with our branded products such as Dogwalkers, incredibles, Rythm and The Feel Collection available at stores throughout the state.”
Currently trading at a market capitalization of $1.2B, GTBIF has a significant war chest ($87.5M) of cash on the books, which is balanced by about $139.8M in total current liabilities. One should also note that debt has been growing over recent quarters. GTBIF is pulling in trailing 12-month revenues of $214.2M. In addition, the company is seeing major top-line growth, with y/y quarterly revenues growing at 300.1%.
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The Best Value in Canadian Cannabis Retail Today?
Momentum is building for Canadian cannabis retailers, as the Canadian cannabis market (belatedly) gains momentum in Year 2 of cannabis legalization.
It was the lack of cannabis retail stores that caused cannabis sales to disappoint in Year 1 of full cannabis legalization in Canada. In 2020, it’s the growth in the number of these stores that is powering a turnaround for Canadian cannabis retailers.
Former leader in numbers of cannabis stores, Meta Growth (CAN:META / US:NACNF) has already doubled off its November low, from CAD$0.155 to $0.305. New leader in Canadian stores, Fire & Flower (CAN:FAF / US:FFLWF) is up 37% from its November low – sitting at CAD$1.02.
The Seed Investor has already been banging the drum for these companies going back to the summer of 2019. However, another one of Canada’s leading cannabis retailers, Choom Holdings (CAN:CHOO / US:CHOOF) has also started to move.
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Currently sitting at CAD$0.20, Choom is also more than 40% above its November low of $0.14. But it’s still several multiples away from its 2019 high of CAD$0.88. In contrast, Fire & Flower is trading at more than half of its 2019 high.
Why look at Choom?
Like META and FAF, Choom has a strong presence in Alberta, which continues to set the pace in Canada for licensing stores.
Choom already has a foothold in the key Ontario cannabis market with its Niagara Falls cannabis store.
Anecdotally, Cannabis 2.0 products have been flying off the shelves in Ontario. With product lines still just starting to expand, retailers are struggling to meet demand.
More recently, Choom has been targeting British Columbia. Canada’s 3rd largest province was also a significant underperformer in 2019. Per capita cannabis sales were just as low as Ontario – Canada’s biggest disappointment in Year 1.
Now B.C. is opening up its cannabis market and Choom is already building a strong footprint. The Company has three locations currently under development in the significantly under-served Vancouver cannabis market.
How important is Cannabis 2.0 in this equation? Very.
Multiply strong growth in licensed cannabis stores by strong growth in Canadian cannabis consumers and the product is massive overall growth potential.
These cannabis derivative products – primarily concentrates and edibles – generally offer stronger retail margins. This means that cannabis retailers should be able to preserve their own margins even as a rising store count increases competition.
In the U.S., these concentrates and edibles have led sales growth in cannabis-legal states.
[Source: Arcview/BDS Analytics]
There is no reason that consumer patterns in Canada should differ much from this profile.
Then there is the market for female cannabis consumers. Sales of cannabis dried flower are dominated by Canadian males (according to Statistics Canada).
Almost three in five females reported never having consumed cannabis (59%), compared with just over half (51%) of males.
Conversely, female consumers gravitate much more strongly to the derivative cannabis products now coming to market in Cannabis 2.0.
This fully engages all Canadian consumers in the legal cannabis market. The final driver for sales growth in legal cannabis is rising usage rates.
Alberta opened up over 300 cannabis stores in the first year of full legalization. This broad access to legal cannabis caused cannabis use to increase in Alberta by 25%, from 16% to 20% of the population.
As the rest of Canada starts to catch up to Alberta, increased access should also have a positive influence on overall cannabis usage.
Choom is well positioned to capitalize on these trends.
Bolstering the Company’s growth trajectory is strong leadership. New CEO Corey Gillon boasts broad experience – and deep connections – in the retail industry. This comes via his previous senior management roles with both Walmart and Aritzia.
As Canada’s retail market for cannabis matures in 2020, investors should expect Gillon’s retail depth to increasingly come into play.
The Seed Investor sees last year’s collapse in Canadian cannabis company valuations as this year’s opportunity. Along with Canadian cannabis extraction specialists, we see Canadian cannabis retailers leading this rebound.
As investors look for the best opportunities here today, Choom Holdings is presenting investors with a strong value proposition.
DISCLOSURE: Choom Holdings is a client of The Seed Investor. The writer holds shares in Choom Holdings and Meta Growth.
Published at Wed, 15 Jan 2020 02:07:33 +0000