Recent industry reports show that the recreational cannabis beverage industry is on the rise, and nanoemulsion-infused beverages are leading to the development of drinkable cannabis products that are both potent and fast acting. Transparency Market Research (TMR) is predicting an increased growth in the global nanoemulsion market. Valued at US$6.78 Billion in 2016, it's estimated to rise to $14.91 billion by the end of 2025. Nanoemulsion-based cannabis beverages are fast acting and have high bioavailability, meaning the body will absorb a higher amount of the TCH or CBD. This is because nanoemulsions, which have been used for many years in other industries such as pharmaceutics and cosmetics, can be absorbed into the body and brought into the brain more quickly without requiring any external oils or fats. Active cannabis companies in the markets this week include: Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO), Aphria Inc. (NYSE: APHA) (TSX: APHA), HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) (TSX: HEXO), Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED), Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY).

CBD. Those three little letters led to a banner year of beauty and wellness product launches, retail partnerships and big-money acquisitions. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its ability to fight everything from inflammation to insomnia is still ascending. CBD's impact on the consumer packaged goods segment, especially in the beauty and wellness market segments, is inescapable, Cannabis industry data firm Brightfield Group forecasts CBD product revenue will grow from $620 million in 2018 to $23.7 billion by 2023. The Brightfield Group report far exceeded other industry forecasts and paints the picture that projects highly optimistic figures anticipated in the hemp-derived CBD industry over the next four years. These figures should make health and wellness product owners feel even more confident about building their businesses, knowing they're in the center of the next big enterprise in health and wellness--one that's every bit beneficial as it is sustainable. Active Companies from around the market with current developments this week include: Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTCQB:MCOA), Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTCPK: KGKG), HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) (TSX: HEXO), PotNetwork Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: POTN), OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI).

Ever since "Legalization 2.0" was first announced, investors have been looking to it as a fulfillment of the long-promised pot gold rush. As of December 17, consumable pot products can be bought and sold on shelves across Canada and, as such, the industry is undergoing a significant disruption. According to Deloitte, the Canadian market for pot edibles and beverages will be worth $2.7 billion annually, and many of the biggest companies have been scrambling to gain access to that value. Because consumables are an entirely new market, they represent an exciting opportunity for retailers to distinguish themselves, and for investors to separate the minor league pot players from the major league ones. Companies that can take advantage of this exciting sector--such as BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV) (OTCPK:BVNNF) (FRA:7BC), Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC), Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) (NASDAQ:CRON), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB), and HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) (NYSE:HEXO) - deserve to have investors' attention, as they stand atop an untapped goldmine in the still burgeoning pot industry.