Coca-Cola said on Monday it was closely watching the growing marijuana-infused drinks market, responding to a media report that the world's largest beverage maker was in talks with Canada's Aurora Cannabis Inc. Coca-Cola has said it is also exploring cannabidiol infused drinks. "Aurora has expressed specific interest in the infused beverage space, and we intend to enter that market. Coca-Cola and Aurora would likely develop beverages that will ease inflammation, pain and cramping, the BNN report said. The size of the Constellation investment, announced a month ago, sparked speculation of other buy outs, investments and partnerships in the industry, pushing Canadian marijuana stocks higher.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2018 14:37 UTC