With the global functional mushroom market projected to exceed $30+ billion and forecasted to grow at an estimated 9-12% CAGR, this strategic Bronx, New York distribution expansion positions CBDL to capture accelerating consumer demand, drive repeat retail velocity, and unlock scalable, high-margin revenue channels.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / CBD Life Sciences Inc. (OTC:CBDL), a fast-growing wellness and cannabinoid company focused on premium, trend-driven consumer products, today announced that Smoking Scholars, a well-established dispensary located in the Bronx, New York, has expanded its relationship with the Company to become a major distributor of CBDL’s Dubai Mushroom Chocolate – one of the most in-demand functional wellness confections currently gaining traction across dispensary and specialty retail channels.

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