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OPINION: The Looming Federal Clampdown on THC Drinks and Hemp-Derived Edibles: What It Means for the Industry
NEW YORK- The quiet addition of a single paragraph in ...
How to Make the Most of MJBizCon? Take Full Advantage of LinkedIn
LOS ANGELES- Each year, the global Cannabis industry converges on ...
Viridian Capital Advisors Reports Valuation Metrics for U.S. MSOs with Market Caps >$100M
LOS ANGELES – Multi-state cannabis operators in the United States ...
Alcohol Giants Press Congress to Outlaw Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
WASHINGTON – In a letter sent Tuesday, a coalition of leading alcohol trade groups urged congressional leaders to suspend sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products until federal rules can be established, warning that the market's unchecked ...
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 ...
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 ...
Medical Cannabis Finds Favor Among Seniors Across Continents
LEIPZIG, WASHINGTON – Medical Cannabis adoption among older populations is accelerating, with recent data from Germany and the United States illustrating parallel trends in usage for chronic and age-specific conditions. In Germany, following partial legalization ...
Curaleaf Secures Virginia Foothold with Purchase of Cannabist Assets
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase key Cannabis operations in Virginia from The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. for $110 million, marking a calculated move into one of the East ...
Virginia Panel Outlines Path to Regulated Cannabis Sales in 2026
RICHMOND – Members of Virginia's Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market presented a series of amendments to create a licensed system for adult-use Cannabis sales, targeting a ...
Texas Regulator Awards Verano Conditional License to Operate in State’s Medical Cannabis Market
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a conditional license to Verano Texas, LLC, a subsidiary of Verano Holdings Corp., paving the way for the MSO to pursue cultivation, processing, and retail ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Gain Traction as U.S. Alcohol Consumption Declines
LOS ANGELES – Hemp-derived THC beverages generated $382 million in sales in 2024, a marked increase from previous years, yet 2025 projections indicate tempered growth at $571 million, climbing to $756 million by 2029 with ...
Cannabis MSOs Face High-Stakes Tax Dilemma as Rescheduling Decision Looms Under Trump
As Trump's administration weighs reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III, Cannabis giants continue to contend with hefty uncertain tax liabilities under IRS Section 280E, a rule that has long hampered their financial flexibility. A recent report ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES - In a major development out of the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) has just announced it’s taken full ownership of Curaleaf International, buying out its minority partner’s stake ...
