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Cannabinoid Biosciences Acquires CannabidiolHemp

November 25, 2019

Consumer Products

Cannabinoid Biosciences, Inc., a California-based biopharmaceutical subsidiary of Kid Castle, has acquired CannabidiolHemp (CannabidiolHemp.net), a CBD quality aggregator and validator. The purchase is the first of multiple planned acquisitions intended to build a vertically integrated CBD distribution and supply-chain business across the United States and Canada.

PhaseWell Research Acquires Bio Behavioral Health

January 21, 2026

Healthcare Services

PhaseWell Research, a national clinical research site company, announced that Bio Behavioral Health has joined its network to expand access to neuropsychiatric and CNS clinical trials. The deal strengthens PhaseWell's community-based research capabilities and broadens patient access to complex clinical studies across its growing national footprint.

The Cannabist Company Acquires Ciencia Labs Portfolio

December 11, 2024

Retail

The Cannabist Company (formerly Columbia Care) acquired the Ciencia Labs portfolio earlier in 2024 and is launching the Ciencia Labs brand dreamt in Maryland, with additional markets and products planned for 2025. The acquisition expands The Cannabist Company’s branded product offerings and supports broader retail and wholesale distribution across its dispensary and wholesale channels.

Nexus Agriscience Acquires Hemp Division and IP Portfolio from Biotech Institute

January 27, 2026

Biotechnology

Nexus Agriscience has acquired the hemp division and intellectual property portfolio of Biotech Institute, internalizing genetics, germplasm, and research talent to expand its molecular farming platform. The transaction brings issued and pending patents, proprietary germplasm, seed inventory, and key personnel into Nexus to accelerate development of hemp-derived natural ingredients for flavor, fragrance, and functional markets.

Newsela Acquires Formative

June 27, 2023

Education

Newsela has acquired Formative to combine its K-12 instructional content library with Formative’s real-time assessment and data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive instructional solution for teachers and administrators. The deal brings together Newsela’s 15,000+ content library and Formative’s assessment platform (used by over four million students) effective immediately to enable faster feedback, targeted intervention, and improved student outcomes.

Young Living Acquires Nature's Ultra

July 18, 2019

Consumer Products

Young Living Essential Oils has acquired Nature's Ultra, a Colorado-based hemp farming and CBD product company with more than 1,500 acres of organic hemp. Nature's Ultra will continue to operate independently while supplying CBD isolate-infused products that will be combined with Young Living's Seed to Seal-certified essential oils and sold to Young Living customers.