Case Studies
Cannabis and Alcohol Push Back Against Proposed Hemp Regulation Bill
WASHINGTON – Competing industry interests are shaping the debate over ...
NY OCM Shifts to Metrc for Inventory Tracking
NEW YORK – New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has decided to replace BioTrack and announced transition to Metrc as the state's official seed-to-sale tracking system, following a review prompted by a corporate deal ...
Curaleaf Set to Join S&P/TSX Composite Index
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced it has been selected for inclusion to the S&P/TSX Composite Index later this month, marking it as the initial U.S.-headquartered company in the sector to achieve this status. The ...
Maryland Collects $18.4M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for April-June Quarter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Comptroller's Office issued a quarterly report showing the state gathered more than $18.4 million in sales tax from adult-use Cannabis between April and June 2025, a period that saw the Central ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Federal Court Invalidates Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Neutrality Law
LOS ANGELES- A federal judge has ruled that Oregon's Measure 119, which mandated labor neutrality agreements for cannabis businesses, is unconstitutional. The decision impacts the regulatory landscape for the state's cannabis industry. Measure 119, approved ...
Consumers Pay Premium for Fast-Acting Cannabis Edibles
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry analysis reveals that cannabis consumers are increasingly favoring fast-acting edible products, demonstrating a willingness to pay higher prices for quicker onset effects. The 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report, conducted by cannabis ...
NY OCM Shifts to Metrc for Inventory Tracking
NEW YORK – New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has decided to replace BioTrack and announced transition to Metrc as the state's official seed-to-sale tracking system, following a review prompted by a corporate deal ...
Curaleaf Set to Join S&P/TSX Composite Index
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced it has been selected for inclusion to the S&P/TSX Composite Index later this month, marking it as the initial U.S.-headquartered company in the sector to achieve this status. The ...
Maryland Collects $18.4M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for April-June Quarter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Comptroller's Office issued a quarterly report showing the state gathered more than $18.4 million in sales tax from adult-use Cannabis between April and June 2025, a period that saw the Central ...
10 Cannabis Events Cannabis Investors Must Attend in 2021
OAKLAND–For the booming cannabis space, networking opportunities are crucial for long-term success. Trade shows, conferences, and parties celebrating all things industry are a beloved part of doing business. And while the COVID-19 shifted many events ...
The Arcview Group And Oaksterdam University Partner To Offer Cannabis Investment Workshops
OAKLAND, Calif., – A partnership ‘first,’ The Arcview Group has collaborated with Oaksterdam University (OU) to create a new course titled How to Raise Funds for Your Cannabis Business. Offering an in-depth study of fundraising within the cannabis industry, ...
Nextleaf Awarded U.S. Patent for Method to Increase CBD Concentration in Hemp Biomass
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF), a cannabis extractor, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the Company a patent to a method for refining raw cannabis plant material, ...
Canopy Growth Welcomes Martha Stewart as Official Strategic Advisor
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company announced the appointment of Martha Stewart as the company's official strategic advisor. In this new role, Martha ...
Woven Science Launches Psychedelic Care Platform With $8.5M Seed Financing
NEW YORK–Renewed scientific interest in psychedelic medicine is generating a deeper understanding of the pharmacologic substances and practices that humans have long used for ceremonial, therapeutic and cultural purposes. "We're excited by the potential for ...
Herbarium Hosts The CBX Takeover For The Last Prisoner Project
LOS ANGELES–Herbarium is officially partnering with CBX to fundraise for The Last Prisoner Project and advocate for the decriminalization of cannabis. CBX Takeover, presented by Herbarium and CBX, will be held May 28th, 2021 in ...
BOLD Receives Cannabis Oil Sales License From Health Canada
SASKATOON–BOLD Growth Inc., a licensed producer based in Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it has been granted a license from Health Canada to sell cannabis oil products, effective May 12, 2021. This license will allow ...
Delta 8 THC is a Fun Version of Weed – Ministry of Hemp’s Podcast #61
LOS ANGELES–The Ministry of Hemp's 61st episode saw the host Matt sit down with Jordan Lams, the CEO of Moxie, a Long Beach-based marijuana cultivation and manufacturing company. The duo wanted listeners to know how it feels ...
Prima Closes $9.2 Million Seed Plus Financing
LOS ANGELES–The Uplifters' Prima, PBC a purpose-driven brand focused on science-backed plant therapeutics and cannabinoids, today announced the close of a $9.2 million Seed Plus financing led by leading institutional venture firms Greycroft, H Ventures, Defy, and Lerer ...
Flash Report: Memorial Day Weekend Cannabis Sales Predicted To Reach $238M
DENVER–Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology platform, predicts that Memorial Day weekend will be high grossing for the cannabis retail industry, with approximately $238,000,000 in adult-use and medical ...
Charlotte’s Web Unveils New In-Store Displays As Retail Rebounds
BOULDER–Consumers are finally returning to in-store shopping for their health and wellness needs. Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc., today unveiled two retail innovations: a first-to-market high tech in-store kiosk that doubles as an educational resource for ...
Cannibble Enters Canadian Cannabis Edibles market
ROSH HAA'YIN, Israel–Cannibble FoodTech Ltd an Israeli Foodtech start up, announced that it reached an agreement to develop a new line of CBD infused shakes with one of Canada's leading Cannabis companies. Cannibble will develop ...
Stability Cannabis Close $44 Million Series A Funding Round
OKLAHOMA CITY–Cannabis cultivator and distributor Stability Cannabis has successfully closed a $44 million series A funding round; acquires minority equity position in Missouri cannabis operation. "The accelerating growth and profitable operating profile of Stability Cannabis ...
Panaxia And Leriva Announce Exclusive Cannabis Collaboration In Greece
ATHENS and TEL AVIV–Panaxia Israel (TASE: PNAX), Israel's leading medical cannabis products manufacturer and Leriva Group, one of Greece's leading distributors of medical equipment, medical supplies and health services, announced today, Wednesday May 19, 2021, ...
Cookies and WebberWild Join Forces to Launch Cookies U
HUMBOLDT–Cookies' Social Impact Program, an initiative by international cannabis brand COOKIES dedicated to creating a more equitable and accessible cannabis industry, and WebberWild Impact Foundation "WebberWild," a non-profit organization that funds education and training for persons ...
Greenlane Announce Quarter 1, 2021 Revenues
BOCA RATON–Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN), one of the largest sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter ...
TerrAscend Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
NEW YORK and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today reported financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights (Unless otherwise stated, ...
Leaf Infusions 15,000 Sq. Ft. Cannabis Co-Packing Facility for “White Label Products” in Metro Vancouver
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.–Leaf Infusions has begun the construction process of its 15,000 square foot facility in New Westminster, British Columbia. Leaf Infusions provides 'white-label', that is, turn-key cannabis co-packing solely focused upon formulation, testing, manufacturing, ...
Missouri’s Largest Cannabis Processing Facility Just Completed
ST. LOUIS–MidWest Roots successfully passed its inception inspection and then, upon licensure, will begin production as soon as adequate supplies of raw materials are secured. Midwest Roots has completed the build out of a 65,000 ...
Petalfast Closes $2.8 Million Round Of Funding Led By Merida Capital Holdings
IRVINE, Calif., –Petalfast Inc. today announces the closing of a $2.8 million capital raise in connection with its latest round of Series A funding. Led by Merida Capital Holdings, the funding provides Petalfast with the opportunity to strengthen ...
Minnesota House Passes Adult Use Recreational Cannabis Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn.– For the first time, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill legalizing recreational cannabis. The House voted 72-61 to approve the bill, but that's as far as the bill will get: ...
dosist™ Launches Advanced CBD+ Topical Collection to Help Address Pain
LOS ANGELES– dosist™ today announced the launch of its progressive new range of CBD+ topical products aimed at disrupting the pain category with all-natural solutions designed to help with pain relief. Launched under their newly created dosist ...
Arcadia Biosciences Acquires Lief Brands’ Portfolio of CBD and Wellness Brands
DAVIS, Calif., – Arcadia Biosciences (Nasdaq: RKDA), today announced it has acquired the assets of Lief Holdings, LLC and its portfolio of wellness products from The Parent Company, along with select assets of Live Zola, ...
