Case Studies
Grown Rogue Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. delivered solid top-line gains ...
Missouri Senate Approves Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Senate approved the legislation, clearing ...
NECANN Returns to Boston as East Coast Cannabis Expansion Accelerates
NEW YORK- The East Coast Cannabis market continues to mature—and ...
Cultural Fluency Is Cannabis’ New Growth Lever—How Brands Like Spiritual Plants Speak the Language
The Rise of the Meaning-Led Buyer Consumers aren’t just choosing what works. They’re choosing what aligns. Across categories—from food to fitness to finance—people are opting for brands that reflect their identity, not just their needs. ...
Enter the Garden: Inside Spiritual Plants’ Routine-Friendly Path to Plant Medicine
Cannabis marketing has settled into two scripts: clinical wellness copy that flirts with medical territory, and recreational branding that leads with strength and speed. Neither speaks well to consumers who want something quieter—products they can ...
ANNOUNCING: New Podcast Show ‘Spiritual Plants with Craig Rose’ Brings Culture, Plant Medicine, Market Reality Into One Conversation
Produced by Highly Capitalized Network and sponsored by Spiritual Plants, the new series is hosted by Craig Rose, Co-Founder and Chief Spiritual Creative of Spiritual Plants LOS ANGELES — February 10, 2026 — Highly Capitalized ...
Cronos Targets Europe Through Dutch Cannabis Leader Acquisition
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has agreed to buy CanAdelaar B.V., the top supplier in the Netherlands' controlled adult-use Cannabis program, for $67 million upfront plus performance incentives. The move marks Cronos's first major step ...
Craft Cannabis Market Projects Steady Climb to $12.3B by 2031
LOS ANGELES – Small-scale producers in the Cannabis industry are gaining ground as buyers turn toward premium, handcrafted options, with the craft segment expected to double in value over the next five years. A report ...
FDA Signals Shift to Single Phase 3 Trials for Drug Approvals, Opening Door for Faster Psychedelic Therapies
LOS ANGELES – The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to overhaul its evidence requirements for new drug approvals, making a single well-designed Phase 3 trial the standard rather than the exception. This adjustment, outlined ...
Trulieve Clears $368M Debt with Full Redemption of Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up the buyback of its entire $368 million stack of 8% senior secured notes set to mature in 2026, handing over about $373 million in cash to cover the ...
Cultural Fluency Is Cannabis’ New Growth Lever—How Brands Like Spiritual Plants Speak the Language
The Rise of the Meaning-Led Buyer Consumers aren’t just choosing what works. They’re choosing what aligns. Across categories—from food to fitness to finance—people are opting for brands that reflect their identity, not just their needs. ...
Enter the Garden: Inside Spiritual Plants’ Routine-Friendly Path to Plant Medicine
Cannabis marketing has settled into two scripts: clinical wellness copy that flirts with medical territory, and recreational branding that leads with strength and speed. Neither speaks well to consumers who want something quieter—products they can ...
ANNOUNCING: New Podcast Show ‘Spiritual Plants with Craig Rose’ Brings Culture, Plant Medicine, Market Reality Into One Conversation
Produced by Highly Capitalized Network and sponsored by Spiritual Plants, the new series is hosted by Craig Rose, Co-Founder and Chief Spiritual Creative of Spiritual Plants LOS ANGELES — February 10, 2026 — Highly Capitalized ...
Irwin Naturals Posts Loss Amid New Ventures in Psychedelics and Cannabis
LOS ANGELES-- Despite its bold moves and positive undertones about future prospects, Irwin Naturals' shift towards psychedelics and its increased commitment to the cannabis sector isn't devoid of challenges. Regulatory uncertainty, intense competition, and a ...
Planet 13’s Strategic Move: Acquires VidaCann to Boost its Footprint in Florida
LAS VEGAS, NV — In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the booming Florida cannabis market, multi-state vertically integrated cannabis company, Planet 13 Holdings Inc., announced a membership interest purchase agreement to take ...
PharmaCielo Ltd. Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
TORONTO — PharmaCielo Ltd., a figure in the cannabis industry based out of Canada and holding substantial operations in Colombia via PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., revealed its financial results for the quarter concluding on June ...
Canadian Cannabis Companies Rethink U.S. Hemp Market Strategy
NEW YORK-- Canadian cannabis titans have long eyed the American hemp-derived CBD market as a golden opportunity, particularly following the legalization of low-THC hemp in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. But as enthusiasm for cannabis ...
Cannabis Infused Products Boost Minnesota’s Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES-- The state of Minnesota has experienced a significant increase in tax revenue following the legalization of cannabis-infused products such as gummies and beverages. A recent report from the state Department of Revenue, as ...
Evolving Cannabis Retail Landscape Sees Shifts in Billion-Dollar State Markets
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. cannabis industry, still in its nascent stages, witnessed notable shifts in 2023 with a projected reduction in states reaching the billion-dollar mark in retail sales, according to a comprehensive report ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Sees Robust Growth, Generating Billions in Sales
LOS ANGELES-- In a remarkable testament to the growth potential of regulated markets, Michigan's cannabis industry has burgeoned into a financial powerhouse, with sales reaching multi-billion dollar figures. Recent data sheds light on a sector ...
Planet 13 Holdings Announce Florida Expansion Plans with $50 Million Acquisition of VidaCann
Planet 13 Holdings, based in Las Vegas, has unveiled a substantial $48.9 million agreement to acquire the comprehensive cannabis enterprise of VidaCann, a Florida-based company. This acquisition encompasses a network of 26 medical cannabis dispensaries, ...
Missouri Adjusts Cannabis Regulations for Foster Parents
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant policy move, Missouri's Department of Social Services has allowed foster parents in the state to legally possess and cultivate cannabis. The emergency rule, put in place last week, aligns the ...
Declining Prices Boost Cannabis Sales in British Columbia
LOS ANGELES — As cannabis prices in British Columbia continue their descent, the province is experiencing a boom in sales, according to the latest wholesale quarterly report covering April to June 2023. Released data offers ...
Ohio Set to Decide on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization this November
LOS ANGELES-– Ohioans will have the chance to make their state the 24th in the U.S. to authorize adult-use cannabis, after state officials greenlit ballot language for a November vote. The Ohio Ballot Board, comprising ...
Texas Cities Pivot Toward Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Statewide Stalemate
LOS ANGELES — Several Texas cities, in a progressive stride, are taking individual steps toward decriminalizing cannabis possession, a move seen as a response to the state Senate's reluctance to pass a House-endorsed bill centered ...
Swiss Pilot Program Explores Regulated Cannabis Sales
ZURICH — In an innovative exploration of the cannabis market, Switzerland has launched a pilot program named “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility.” The program, which began on August 22, will be a three-year study ...
New Guidelines Published for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- In a landmark move, the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) and BrainFutures have released what's being heralded as the first set of professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy. This step comes at a ...
Legal Debate Continues Over Alabama Medical Cannabis Licences
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The road to medical cannabis access in Alabama remains blocked as a legal battle unfolds over the methods employed in selecting companies for the potentially lucrative licenses. In the heart of Montgomery ...
New Jersey Dedicates $15 Million from Cannabis Tax Fund to Violence Intervention Programs
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy, in collaboration with Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, recently unveiled an initiative committing $15 million to Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) programs, with a portion of these funds stemming from ...
Big Plan Holdings and Evelyn Capital Collaborate on $3.25 Million Cannabis Property Acquisition in Pennsylvania
LOS ANGELES— At the nexus of music, fashion, and sports, a realm which now encapsulates the burgeoning cannabis industry, Big Plan Holdings has joined forces with Evelyn Capital. Their recent collaboration has culminated in the ...
Missouri Tackles “Lab Shopping” with Enhanced Cannabis Testing Regulations
LOS ANGELES — Missouri, in its latest bid to bolster the integrity of its burgeoning cannabis sector, has ushered in stringent rules to stymie the practice of "lab shopping"— a trend where cannabis producers take ...
Verano Holdings Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
LOS ANGELES — Verano Holdings, a Chicago-based cannabis operator, has filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) following the revocation of a business license that was initially granted to the company. This ...
Cannabis Industry Gets Tax Relief in California Cities
LOS ANGELES — A shift in perception among California’s local government officials has resulted in the reduction or elimination of various local taxes on legal cannabis. This change is primarily driven by the realization that ...
South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Sees Exponential Growth, Outpacing Projections
LOS ANGELES — South Dakota's medical cannabis program has issued nearly twice as many patient cards as initially projected, according to the state official responsible for overseeing the initiative. Jennifer Seale, the administrator for the ...
Maryland Town and Trulieve Cannabis in Dispute Over Equity Deal
LOS ANGELES — An unfolding financial dispute between the small Maryland town of Hancock and the Florida-based cannabis giant, Trulieve Cannabis, highlights the intricate dynamics of municipal investments in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Dating ...
Canadian Cannabis Sales Set New Monthly Record, Rising to C$426.6 Million in June
TORONTO— Statistics Canada's recent report reveals a burgeoning cannabis market, with June retail sales reaching a record C$426.6 million, marking a 2.6% uptick from May's slightly revised C$415.7 million. The surge, which equates to 6.0% ...
Psilera Gains U.S. Patent Approval for Next-Gen Mental Health Treatment Solutions
LOS ANGELES-- In a move that underscores the shifting landscape of mental health therapy, Tampa-based biopharmaceutical company Psilera announced on Wednesday that it has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark ...
U.S. Cannabis Industry: Growth and Puzzles Across States
LOS ANGELES— The cannabis landscape in the U.S. is rapidly shifting, with each state crafting its narrative. From Maryland's remarkable entry to Michigan's booming market, Illinois's unique challenges, and Colorado's stellar tax earnings, the industry's ...
