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Whiskey Maker Trims Footprint as Buyers Turn to Cannabis

SEATTLE – Heritage Distilling Company, a craft spirits producer based in the Pacific Northwest, disclosed plans this week to streamline its operations, pointing to changing buyer habits that favor Cannabis products over traditional liquor. The company, known for its award-winning whiskeys and vodkas produced at facilities in Oregon and Washington, will shutter its tasting rooms ...

October 24th, 2025|

Revolving Credit Lines Break New Ground in Cannabis Debt Markets

LOS ANGELES – Two leading multistate Cannabis operators, Verano Holdings Corp. and Curaleaf Holdings Inc., have closed pioneering revolving credit agreements in recent weeks, marking a quiet but telling step forward for the sector's access to debt financing. Verano secured a $75 million facility on October 1, arranged by Chicago Atlantic Admin LLC and backed ...

October 22nd, 2025|

Pre-Rolls Claim Top Spot in Canadian Cannabis Sales, Signal Shift Across the US

LOS ANGELES – Pre-rolled Cannabis joints have quietly moved ahead of loose flower to become the leading product in Canada's $5.8 billion 2024 legal market, a milestone that underscores a broader turn toward convenience in North American consumption habits. In the United States, where the category trails flower but posts the sharpest gains, analysts see ...

October 22nd, 2025|

LinkedIn Research Study: People Don’t Trust What You Say — They Trust What Others Say About You

LOS ANGELES- According to LinkedIn’s 2025 B2B Marketing Benchmark, video is now the #1 driver of trust — outperforming every other content format for credibility and conversion. The study shows that brands using video and creator-led storytelling build trust up to 2.5x faster and generate 2–3x higher engagement than those relying on static content. That ...

October 21st, 2025|

What’s Changing Now for Cannabis Operators: Lessons from Anaheim’s IgniteIt 2025

LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry has always been about resilience, reinvention, and relentless adaptation. At this year’s IgniteIt Market Spotlight: California (formerly the Benzinga Cannabis Conference) in Anaheim, that message was louder than ever. The event gathered California’s leading operators, investors, regulators, and innovators for a candid look at what comes next—and what must change ...

October 21st, 2025|

Global Cannabis Market Tightens Amid Surging Demand and Supply Snags

LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports jumped more than 400% in H1 2025, pushing the European market into a period of rapid expansion and testing the limits of international supply chains. That surge has drawn heavy exports from Canada and created openings for established players while squeezing margins for others. The Federal Institute for ...

October 21st, 2025|

Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards

WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at shielding children and ensuring consumer protections. The poll, carried out by McLaughlin & Associates on behalf of the Hemp Industry ...

October 17th, 2025|

From Cherokee to California: The New Bipartisan Crackdown on ‘Kid-Friendly’ Cannabis Marketing

LOS ANGELES- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued fresh guidance this week reminding licensees that marketing, packaging, and labeling that could appeal to minors is strictly prohibited under MAUCRSA. It specifically highlighted bright candy-like visuals, seasonal promotions, and digital ordering systems as risk areas — the exact same themes Tillis (main image) cited ...

October 13th, 2025|

Target Quietly Enters the THC Beverage Market — As Republicans Push to Recriminalize Hemp

LOS ANGELES- Target — one of America’s largest retailers — has quietly begun stocking THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, signaling one of the most significant steps yet in the mainstreaming of Cannabis consumer products. According to reporting by Marijuana Moment, the company is piloting sales of hemp-derived THC beverages in about ten Minnesota ...

October 10th, 2025|

Cannabis Debt Yields Show Wide Gaps Among Top Operators, Viridian Analysis Finds

LOS ANGELES – A fresh assessment of credit profiles among leading U.S. Cannabis companies points to notable discrepancies in debt pricing that could signal untapped value for savvy investors and fixed-income players. Viridian Capital Advisors released its Weekly Credit Report, ranking the top 25 cultivation and retail operators based on 11 key market and financial ...

October 9th, 2025|

Canopy Growth Shifts DOJA Site to Medical-Only Production in Canada

SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation has repurposed its DOJA cultivation facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, to focus solely on medical Cannabis. The change positions the site as a dedicated supplier for its Spectrum Therapeutics brand, targeting patients including military veterans. Under a new micro-cultivation license, the upgraded facility will grow limited runs of ...

October 8th, 2025|

New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework

LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also captures widespread agreement on the plant's role in generating tax dollars, bolstering community businesses, and delivering wellness gains. The findings, ...

October 7th, 2025|

Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy

NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete data that undermines inventory management, complicates operations, and blunts strategic insights. No software platform, no matter how advanced, can produce ...

October 6th, 2025|

France Upholds Pesticide Ban, Guaranteeing Survival of the Bees

LOS ANGELES- Over the past decade, France has stood at the center of Europe’s fight to protect pollinators from the devastating effects of pesticides. In 2018, the nation became the first EU member to ban several neonicotinoid insecticides—chemicals long linked to colony collapse and bee mortality. These so-called “bee-killing” pesticides disrupt navigation, reproduction, and immune ...

October 5th, 2025|

OPINION: The People Have Spoken: It’s Time to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition (and Release the Epstein Files)

LOS ANGELES- With 87% of Americans supporting Cannabis legalization — and nearly 80% demanding the release of the Epstein files — public consensus on reform and transparency has never been stronger. The question now is whether Republican leadership will finally act. Public opinion on Cannabis has reached rare, bipartisan clarity. In the most recent Pew ...

October 5th, 2025|

How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry

NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a once-in-a-generation chance to apply their expertise to another high-growth, fragmented market: wellness. The logic is simple. Cannabis and wellness share ...

October 5th, 2025|

Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy

LOS ANGELES- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete data that undermines inventory management, complicates operations, and blunts strategic insights. No software platform, no matter how advanced, can produce ...

October 2nd, 2025|

Trump Video Fuels Cannabis Stock Surge, Yet Analysts Question Depth of Policy Shift

LOS ANGELES – A recent video posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, touting support for CBD products under the Farm Bill, triggered a sharp but fleeting uptick in valuations for major multi-state Cannabis operators, according to a fresh analysis from Viridian Capital Advisors. The post, which highlights federal reimbursement for elder-focused CBD and ...

October 1st, 2025|

Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of OCHBS What began as a grassroots effort to bring healthcare leaders, business innovators, and the cannabis community together has grown ...

September 29th, 2025|

Cracking the Code to California Cannabis Success: Anaheim Hosts Market Spotlight on October 8

LOS ANGELES- California is the largest Cannabis market in the world, setting trends that shape global culture, regulation, and business strategy. On October 8, 2025, leaders from across the industry will gather in Anaheim for IgniteIt’s Market Spotlight: California — a one-day event focused on actionable strategies for operators, investors, and policymakers. After two sold-out ...

September 29th, 2025|

Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights

LOS ANGELES – Wrapping up September 2025, it's clear the U.S. Cannabis sector is buzzing with a mix of encouraging expansion signs and sobering challenges, ranging from record-breaking sales in emerging markets to the frustrating realities of illicit infiltration, margin squeezes, and Trump’s tariff pressures. While psychedelics research simmers quietly without major breakthroughs, Cannabis operators ...

September 29th, 2025|

Porter’s Five Forces Unpack Cannabis Sector Pressures: Insights for 2025 Investors

LOS ANGELES – The boards of multi-state operators and decision-makers orchestrating Cannabis deals, investors and analysts, the experts behind cultivation ops in emerging markets and the multilevel executives in our industry often turn to a classic tool for dissecting profit margins: Michael Porter's Five Forces Framework. Debuted in 1979, the approach examines competitive pressures through ...

September 24th, 2025|
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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 are posting impressive gains following adult-use rollouts. But the real story—the one determining which operators thrive and which fade away—is ...

September 22nd, 2025|

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 of the most respected voices in the industry for candid conversations about the future of Cannabis branding, marketing, and consumer ...

September 22nd, 2025|
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