As cannabis grows and evolves, events that foster an open dialogue for cannabis brand builders to share experiences, lessons, and challenges become crucial to moving the industry forward. On December 5-6, Karen G. Meshkov, Client Strategist from ForceBrands‘ cannabis division HerbForce, presented at The Initiative, an accelerator for female-founded CBD and cannabis startup companies located in […]
Serial entrepreneur Marc Siden, the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloud Water Brands, and his team have created a hemp-infused beverage that is at the intersection of functional wellness and good taste. Building the Cloud Water brand means building trust among its customers who, according to Siden, believe in the product and love the fact that the […]
The cannabis industry is showing impressive growth strides. In 2018 alone, sales of legal cannabis in the U.S. amounted to nearly $10 billion, according to FitSmallBusiness. The market is expected to continue growing at 21 percent per year and is anticipated to generate almost $23 billion by 2021. But even amid rapid growth, there remains a […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some of the leading women in cannabis. Historically, women have been vastly underrepresented in leadership roles across numerous industries. According to a study conducted by Catalyst, women only comprise 4.8 percent of CEO roles in S&P 500 companies, and make up […]
ForceBrands started off 2019 with the official launch of HerbForce, our specialized cannabis division that follows in the footsteps of BevForce, FoodForce, and BeautyForce, offering executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. The growth of the cannabis industry is at an all-time high. And although this is a new space, […]
ForceBrands announced the official launch of its specialized cannabis division on Wednesday. HerbForce offers executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. And although the division is new, ForceBrands has been actively helping employers and job seekers navigate new opportunities and new challenges in the burgeoning cannabis industry since 2015. “What’s […]
ForceBrands, the leading specialized recruiting firm for the consumer products industry, announced on Wednesday the launch of its cannabis-focused division, HerbForce. The specialized division will offer executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. HerbForce follows in the footsteps of the company’s other vertical-specific divisions, including BevForce, FoodForce, and BeautyForce. ForceBrands, […]
Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and it’s no longer a ‘budding’ one either. Even without federal legalization, legal U.S. cannabis sales are projected to hit $30 billion this year, and $47.6 billion by 2026, surpassing the craft beer industry, according to research firm BDSA. While M&A activity continues to contribute to the […]
When it comes to medical marijuana consumption, CBD reigns supreme. CBD consumption is on the rise with all the benefits of cannabis (think pain relief, deeper sleep, reduced anxiety, and more) but without the psychoactive high produced by THC. There are hundreds of tinctures and vape pens on the market containing various levels of CBD. […]