While broader markets recovered in 2021, Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSEQ:ACB) stock kept digging deeper.

Aurora Cannabis investors must be hoping for a massive recovery after such underperformance for months. During the cannabis legalization rally in Canada, ACB stock delivered more than 2,000% returns between 2016 and 2018. However, it was quick to lose sheen too. The stock lost 96% of its market value in the last three years from its all-time highs.

An increasing acceptance of cannabis globally could open up more growth opportunities for the sector. Also, cannabis derivatives like vapes and beverages offer attractive prospects in the future. However, excess capacity and rampant black markets have been crucial factors that have plagued the industry.

Canadian marijuana titan Aurora Cannabis Inc. ACB  together with 22nd Century Group, Inc. will license biosynthesis intellectual property to Cronos Group Inc. CRON. The licensed intellectual property is designed to help advance the research and development of the biosynthesis of cannabinoids. (Article published by Benzinga.)

Indiva Limited (the “Company” or “Indiva”) (TSXV: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF), the leading Canadian producer of cannabis edibles, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Licensing and Manufacturing Agreement with Oregon-based Grön to bring its innovative and fun edibles brand portfolio to Canada. Following on Indiva’s success producing and distributing the top selling chocolates and gummies in Canada, the launch of Grön products in Canada will expand Indiva’s edible portfolio to include products with thoughtful, unique minor cannabinoid ratio combinations and form factors. The initial term of the agreement is for five years, automatically renewing for three additional five-year terms.

Hollister Biosciences launched its previously announced rebrand to YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. on Tuesday.

In addition, the company's shares will start trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "YOUR" on Thursday, Dec. 16.

The update is tied directly to the company's revamped strategic commitment to creating intuitive brands, releasing thoughtful products and working intentionally to create a 'House of Brands' that caters to every moment in a consumer's life

What's next for cannabis investors? We look at three vital trends that will define the landscape for the year ahead.

With less than a month left in 2021, we have become highly focused on the trends that are expected to become more significant in 2022. 

From Southeast Asia to Latin America, legal cannabis markets are popping up all over the world and we expect this trend to continue in the years to come. (Click here to read full article)

One region that we have been especially excited about is the European Union (EU). Following a change of leadership in Germany, we expect recreational cannabis to be legalized in Europe’s largest economy and believe that other countries in the EU will follow suit. 

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, is pleased to acknowledge the Company's increased ranking in The Globe and Mail's 2021 annual Report on Business review of Corporate Boards, known as Board Games. As recognized in the 2021 Board Games results, Aurora received 77 out of 100 eligible points, ranking notably higher than others in its peer group of cannabis companies.

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Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) today announced Michael DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Ruffini, Chief Financial Officer, will participate virtually in A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners' Cannabis Chronicles Fireside Chat on Tuesday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the discussion will be available to the public on Village Farms' website in the Investors section under the Presentations & Events tab. The webcast presentation will be archived and available for 90 days on the Company's website.