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Xebra Brands Ltd. (XBRAF) maintains its position as Mexico's pioneering fully licensed cannabis company, specializing in COFEPRIS-approved CBD products and regulated cultivation operations. This news hub provides investors with essential updates on regulatory milestones, product developments, and strategic initiatives shaping the company's trajectory in the evolving cannabis sector.
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Key coverage areas include COFEPRIS approval updates, wellness product launches, cultivation license expansions, and strategic collaborations with industry partners. Each update is verified for regulatory accuracy and operational relevance to maintain investor confidence in this complex market environment.
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Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF)(FSE:9YC0), the only company with federal authorization to operate in Mexico's cannabis sector, announces two significant developments. First, its largest shareholder, David Ross Macias Diaz, has increased his stake by purchasing 1,000,000 common shares, bringing his total holding to 13,591,333 shares.
Additionally, Xebra is exploring a strategic agricultural agreement with Mr. Diaz to utilize his land in Mexico for cannabis cultivation under the company's federal authorization. This would mark the first economic agricultural agreement in Mexico executed under a Federal cannabis authorization. As the only company approved by COFEPRIS for legal cannabis operations (-1% THC), Xebra aims to establish a scalable blueprint for future cultivation partnerships.
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF) and BSK Holdings Inc. have expanded their partnership to launch Elements CBD products in the United States market. BSK will leverage its proven track record in building CBD brands that generated over $100M in revenue over the past 5 years.
The expansion targets the U.S. CBD market, which exceeded $5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 15% CAGR through 2030. BSK will assist Xebra with:
- Product development and SKU selection
- Manufacturing and distribution partnerships
- Market entry strategy
- E-commerce direct-to-consumer website development
BSK plans to position Elements in both wellness and active lifestyle verticals, leveraging their established network, digital marketing expertise, and subscription-based sales infrastructure. This expansion complements Xebra's existing leadership in the Mexican cannabis market, where they hold exclusive commercialization rights for cannabis (-1% THC).
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF)(FSE:9YC0) announces strategic initiatives following the receipt of a Dutch cannabis cultivation license for scientific research on June 13, 2024. The license, numbered 109230 CO/w, was issued by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, allowing the company's subsidiary Xebra Brands Europe B.V. to legally cultivate and process cannabis for scientific purposes at their R&D facility in Wilp, Gelderland.
The company, which holds exclusive rights to cultivate and sell cannabis (-1% THC) in Mexico, is exploring several business opportunities including:
- Cannabis genetics R&D and proprietary cultivar development
- Strategic partnerships with European entities
- Product innovation for European markets
- Export opportunities within EU
- Contract manufacturing services
- Scientific research collaborations
- Potential B2B sales to licensed retailers
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF)(FSE:9YC0) has announced a strategic partnership with BSK Holdings Inc. to launch Elements branded CBD products in the Mexican market through e-commerce platforms. As the only company legally permitted to operate in Mexico's cannabis sector (-1% THC), Xebra aims to leverage BSK's expertise in the CBD and hemp markets.
BSK's team has previously built successful brands like Manitoba Harvest (acquired for $400M+ by TILRAY) and has generated over $100M in revenue across their brands in the last 5 years. The partnership targets Mexico's rapidly growing e-commerce market, which reached USD 26.2 billion in 2022, showing a 23% year-over-year increase. In 2024, Mexico's e-commerce market has approximately 74 million users and generated around $38 billion, with forecasts suggesting these figures will double within five years.
Xebra Brands (XBRAF) welcomes a significant announcement from Mexico's COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks) that condemns illegal marketing of unregulated CBD and cannabis-derived products in Mexico. The regulatory body has explicitly named several unauthorized brands, warning consumers of potential health risks.
As the only company with fully authorized federal permits for legal cannabis commercialization in Mexico, Xebra stands to benefit from this regulatory crackdown. The company has initiated discussions with affected brands to explore potential pathways for legal operation under Xebra's federal authorizations.
CEO Rodrigo Gallardo describes this as a 'game-changer' for Mexico's cannabis industry, indicating a clear shift toward a fully regulated market. The company aims to help legitimate businesses transition into Mexico's formal cannabis sector while ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
Xebra Brands (XBRAF) has unveiled its Strategic 2025 Roadmap to expand in the North American CBD market. The plan focuses on three key pillars: Domestic CBD Cultivation, CBD Manufacturing, and Rapid Retail Distribution.
As the first Mexican company with COFEPRIS authorization, Xebra is pursuing expanded cultivation licenses and partnerships. The company is collaborating with Chapingo University for cultivation research and has received approval for two CBD products developed with Restorative Botanicals, including a 250mg Tangerine Flavor CBD Tincture.
The company expects to complete product importation by April 2025 and is establishing e-commerce operations in Mexico through a partnership with ICAN. The North American CBD market, valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a 14.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
Xebra Brands (XBRA:CSE)(XBRAF:OTCQB) has completed its previously announced shares for debt transaction, settling $448,146 in accrued liabilities through the issuance of 8,962,917 common shares at $0.05 per share. The settlement includes payments to officers, directors, consultants, and service providers.
Of the total shares, 3,730,917 were issued to company insiders, constituting a related party transaction under MI 61-101. Additionally, 7,476,000 settlement shares are subject to a four-month hold period.
The company also announced plans for a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 3,000,000 units at $0.05 per unit, aiming to raise up to $150,000. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at $0.10 for 24 months.
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA) has announced a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 3,000,000 units at $0.05 per unit, aiming to raise gross proceeds of up to $150,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at $0.10 for 24 months.
Additionally, the company plans to settle $450,000 in accrued liabilities through the issuance of up to 9,000,000 common shares at $0.05 per share to officers, directors, consultants, and service providers. The closing of both transactions is expected around January 30, 2025.
The proceeds will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes. Company insiders are expected to participate in both transactions, which qualify as related party transactions under MI 61-101, though exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements are expected to apply.
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF)(FSE:9YC0) has announced an extension of the expiry date for 13,311,731 outstanding warrants. The 2023 Warrants, with an exercise price of $0.10, were initially set to expire on September 6, 2024, then extended to December 31, 2024, and are now being further extended to June 30, 2025, subject to Canadian Securities Exchange approval.
According to Interim CEO Rodrigo Gallardo, several warrant holders have shown interest in exercising their warrants, and this extension will provide time for the process. The funds from these warrants are intended to provide additional capital to support growth and strengthen the company's first-mover advantage in Mexico.
Xebra Brands (CSE:XBRA)(OTCQB:XBRAF) has signed its first distribution agreement with ICAN Pharmacies FADERMEX for ELEMENTS-branded products across seven Mexican pharmacy locations. The products, manufactured at Restorative Botanicals, will be available once final importation permits are granted. This follows a February 2024 agreement where ICAN would supply CBD isolate to Xebra's subsidiary, Desart MX S.A. de C.V., for CBD product production in Mexico. ICAN FADERMEX Pharmacies is operated by ICAN Green, a division of ICAN Investing Group , focusing on cannabis-based medications in Latin America.