Case Studies
AtaiBeckley Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – AtaiBeckley Inc. disclosed its fourth-quarter and full-year ...
Village Farms Takes Top Honor at BC Export Awards
VANCOUVER – Village Farms International Inc. secured the 2026 BC ...
Chicago City Council Sets Intoxicating Hemp Products Off Limits, Beverages Still in The Game
CHICAGO – The City Council voted 32-16 to restrict sales ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Cronos Group Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian Cannabis producer with a growing international footprint, reported third-quarter results that marked new highs for revenue, profitability, and cash reserves, even as domestic challenges in Canada tempered some ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q2 FY2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted a solid second quarter for its fiscal 2026, with total net revenue climbing 11% to CA$90.4 million, driven by a surge in international medical Cannabis sales that highlighted the ...
Jushi Secures $4M in Revised FVCBank Loan
BOCA RATON – Jushi Holdings Inc. has adjusted the terms of its secured loan with FVCBank, gaining an extra $4 million in funding while pushing back the repayment deadline and trimming interest costs. The changes, ...
Grown Rogue Takes Full Ownership of Illinois Cultivation Project
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. has acquired the remaining 30% stake in its Illinois subsidiary, Rogue EBC LLC, for $1.5 million. The transaction, announced Sunday, brings the company's ownership to 100% and clears the ...
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Highly Capitalized Network Launches “Battle of the Brands” — A New Show Redefining Cannabis Marketing Conversations
LOS ANGELES— Highly Capitalized Network (HCN), a leading business and financial media platform for Cannabis, today announced the launch of its newest original series: Battle of the Brands. This new podcast series brings together some ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Cronos Group Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian Cannabis producer with a growing international footprint, reported third-quarter results that marked new highs for revenue, profitability, and cash reserves, even as domestic challenges in Canada tempered some ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q2 FY2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted a solid second quarter for its fiscal 2026, with total net revenue climbing 11% to CA$90.4 million, driven by a surge in international medical Cannabis sales that highlighted the ...
Curaleaf Aims to Join TSX, Following TerrAscend’s Lead for Expanded Investor Access
NEW YORK-- Curaleaf Holdings, a cannabis multistate operator (MSO) based in New York, is seeking to follow in the footsteps of TerrAscend by joining the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). By making this move, Curaleaf hopes ...
European Cannabis Consumption and Regulation
LOS ANGELES-- An extensive report released by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) sheds light on the current state of cannabis consumption and regulation across the European Union. According to the ...
Kernel’s Flow Technology Shows Promise in Analyzing Brain Changes After Ketamine Administration
LOS ANGELES-- A recently published study has revealed promising results for Kernel's Flow technology system, demonstrating its capacity to capture and analyze brain changes following the administration of ketamine, a psychoactive substance. The research, published ...
New York Cannabis Regulators Introduce “Cannabis Showcase” Program for Public Events
NEW YORK -- In a significant move, New York cannabis regulators have voted in favor of the "Cannabis Showcase" program, permitting growers to sell their products directly to the public at various events, including concerts ...
New York State Senator Proposes Ban on Public Cannabis Consumption
NEW YORK-- New York State Senator George Borello (R) recently introduced a measure aimed at banning cannabis smoking and consumption in public, unless special authorization has been granted for specific locations. The legislation's Assembly version ...
Columbia Care’s Cannabist Retail Location in NJ Ratifies First Labor Contract
LOS ANGELES-- The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, Local 360, recently announced that the Cannabist retail location in Deptford, NJ, operated by Columbia Care, Inc., has successfully ratified its first labor contract. The ...
FDA’s Psychedelic Guidance Sparks Interest in Funding and Research Advancement
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance aimed at facilitating research into classic psychedelics, such as LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin, for potential therapeutic uses in ...
New York City Business Owner Ordered to Forfeit $400,000 in Illegal Cannabis Sales and Unpaid Taxes
NEW YORK-- A business owner in New York City has been ordered to forfeit over $400,000 in illegal proceeds and unpaid taxes after illegally selling cannabis at multiple shops in Manhattan, according to the Associated ...
61% U.S. Voters Support Legalizing Psychedelic Therapies
SAN FRANCISCO --In a groundbreaking effort, the Berkeley Center for Psychedelic Studies (BCPS) has released the highly anticipated results of their first-ever study on the therapeutic effects of psychedelics. The study, conducted over a span ...
Philip Morris International Set to Invest Up to $650 Million in Israeli Cannabis Company
LOS ANGELES-- Philip Morris International Inc., the renowned tobacco company behind the iconic Marlboro brand, is set to make a substantial foray into the cannabis industry. With a strategic eye on pain management, Philip Morris ...
Green Thumb Reports Employee Death in Illinois Facility
CHICAGO--In a somber announcement, Green Thumb Industries Inc, a prominent U.S. cannabis producer, disclosed on Tuesday that one of its employees had tragically passed away at its Rock Island, Illinois facility last Friday. The news ...
New Study Challenges Link Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis
LOS ANGELES-- Opponents of cannabis and some mainstream media outlets have long claimed that cannabis is detrimental to human brain health, often suggesting a causal link between cannabis use and psychosis. However, a recent study ...
Stabilization and Rebound in U.S. Wholesale Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. cannabis wholesale market has shown signs of stabilization this year, following a significant decline in 2022, and has even experienced a modest rebound since last year, according to a recent report ...
Germany’s Adult-Use Cannabis Policy Takes Shape: What We Know So Far
LOS ANGELES-- Germany is making significant progress in shaping its adult-use cannabis policy, with key details emerging during a recent press conference. While some aspects still require further exploration, here is what we currently know ...
New Mexico Regulator Revokes Cannabis Retailer’s License for Out-of-State Sales
ALBUQUERQUE, In a groundbreaking move, the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department took decisive action last week by revoking the license of Paradise Distro LLC, a cannabis retailer based in Albuquerque. The license was rescinded ...
Canopy Growth Plans Share Consolidation Amid Nasdaq Listing Noncompliance
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has revealed its intention to seek approval for the consolidation of its shares after receiving a notification from the Nasdaq indicating its failure to meet the stock exchange's ...
ACT LAB Expands Operations with Acquisition of Florida Lab Assets from Green Scientific
LOS ANGELES-- ACT LAB, a lab testing company in the legal cannabis and hemp markets, has recently announced its successful regulatory approval and completion of the acquisition of Florida lab operations and associated assets from ...
Cannabis Companies Confront Operational Challenges Amidst Severe Weather
LOS ANGELES-- As severe weather conditions persist, cannabis companies spanning from Northern California to South Florida are grappling with new operational obstacles. The strain on power grids and the aftermath of historic flooding in parts ...
Aleafia Health and Red White & Bloom Brands Terminate Merger Amid Debenture Dispute
TORONTO — The anticipated merger between Canadian cannabis company Aleafia Health and U.S. multistate cannabis operator Red White & Bloom Brands has been called off, according to an announcement made by the companies. The proposed ...
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin Treatment Shows Promise for Depression
LONDON-- London-based mental health care company, Compass Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS), announced encouraging outcomes from a phase 2 clinical trial investigating the efficacy of its synthetic psilocybin treatment, COMP360, in combination with daily SSRI antidepressants for ...
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
LOS ANGELES-Recent research published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has shed light on an intriguing association between cannabis use and an enhanced running experience. According to the study's data, individuals who used cannabis ...
Canadian Cannabis Entrepreneurs Turn to Micro-Cultivation to Tackle Oversupply
TORONTO-- In response to a surplus of cannabis and declining prices within the Canadian cannabis industry, cannabis entrepreneurs are increasingly embracing smaller micro-cultivation facilities as a means to reduce costs and produce higher-quality cannabis. This ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelic Sectors Diverge: TerrAscend Leads Cannabis Stocks, Canopy Growth Struggles, Awakn & Cybin Forge Ahead
LOS ANGELES- In the fast-paced world of cannabis and psychedelics, last week's developments & ''liquidity events'' have left investors and industry experts alike eagerly observing the unfolding landscape. These events have showcased both encouraging victories ...
Ohio Adds Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
LOS ANGELES-- On July 12, the State Medical Board of Ohio announced its decision to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. However, the board rejected the ...
Red Lake Nation to Open Minnesota’s First Native American Adult-Use Cannabis Store
LOS ANGELES --In a significant development for Minnesota's cannabis industry, the Red Lake Nation has voted to allow NativeCare Dispensary, an existing tribal medical cannabis dispensary, to commence sales to individuals aged 21 and older ...
