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“MARIJU-WINE-A” - DOES POT WINE HAVE A FUTURE?

CANNABIS has found its way into a wide range of beverages from coffee to beer and wine. Two years ago, a rumour swept social media that Coca-Cola was developing a cannabis-infused soft drink. But the beauty industry, which was also carried away with the cannabis trend in 2019, is already sounding a warning note that the expected bonanza could take a while to materialise.

Tens of millions of dollars, mostly in the US, were invested in CBD (cannabidiol) skincare brands and start-ups last year. But many issues continue to stymie the trend from legal to regulatory

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