Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is in talks with c******s producer Aurora C******s to start producing m*******a-infused beverages.
According to reports the companies are likely to develop health-focused beverages that will ease inflammation, pain and cramping.
“Along with many others in the beverage industry, we are closely watching the growth of non-p**********e CBD as an ingredient in functional wellness beverages around the world,” Coca-Cola said in a statement, referring to cannabidiol, a constituent of c******s.
“No decisions have been made at this time,” the beverage group said, adding that it would not comment on further speculation.
Aurora, in a separate statement, said it would not discuss business development initiatives until they are finalized, but added: “Aurora has expressed specific interest in the infused beverage space, and we intend to enter that market.”
A partnership between Coke and Aurora would mark the first entry of a major manufacturer of non-a*******c beverages into the market for c******s-related products.
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The news comes as more U.S. states move to legalize m*******a for recreational use and as Canada, where Aurora is based, prepares to fully legalize the recreational use of c******s next month.
There is no guarantee that talks between the companies will be successful or that a commercial agreement would be made public, BNN Bloomberg reported.
Earlier this year, alcohol producer Molson Coors Brewing said it will make c******s-infused drinks with Hydropothecary, while Corona beer maker Constellation Brands invested $4 billion more into m*******a producer Canopy Growth.
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