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Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Are Expected to Break Previous Record
LITTLE ROCK – Dispensaries in Arkansas have recorded $193.1 million ...
Rhode Island Launched Applications for Additional Cannabis Retail Licenses
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission has started ...
Court Reverses Health Canada’s Ban on Psilocybin Training for Clinicians
LOS ANGELES- A recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada’s 2022 refusal to grant exemptions allowing health-care professionals to participate in experiential psilocybin training was unreasonable. The court determined that ...
Minnesota Enacts Law Enhancing Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES— A new Minnesota law, Senate File 2370 (SF 2370), which took effect on May 24, 2025, introduces expanded employment protections for registered medical cannabis patients. Under the law, employers must now provide a ...
Legal Cannabis Shows Economic Gains and Stable Teen Use Trends
LOS ANGELES— A recent analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) indicates that legal adult‑use cannabis sales have generated approximately $24.7 billion in state tax revenue since legalization began in 2014, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 ...
Kansas Governor Renews Call for Medical Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- Governor Laura Kelly has reiterated her support for legalizing medical cannabis in Kansas, urging lawmakers to advance legislation that would establish a regulated program for patients with qualifying medical conditions. Despite previous efforts, ...
Consolidation, Capital, and the Climb: Tracking U.S. Cannabis M&A and Investment Trends
NEW YORK –The U.S. cannabis industry has experienced major shifts in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity over the past year, reflecting broader trends of consolidation and strategic realignment. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, the Cultivation ...
When Hype Fails: Are Cannabis Giants Like Canopy and Tilray Just Ponzi Schemes in Disguise?
TORONTO-There’s an old saying in finance: “If you don’t understand where the returns are coming from, you might be the return.” While actual Ponzi schemes are illegal frauds—where old investors are paid with new investors’ ...
Glass House Brands and UC Berkeley Collaborate on Hemp Research and Development
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has entered into a collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, to conduct research on hemp. The partnership will focus on areas such as ...
Method Man and Zamnesia Partner to Launch Eight TICAL Cannabis Seeds in U.S. and Europe
LOS ANGELES- Zamnesia—a European online retailer specializing in cannabis seeds—has partnered with Method Man’s cannabis brand, TICAL, to launch eight exclusive premium seeds across the U.S. and Europe. The collaboration, announced in early June 2025, ...
Aurora Cannabis Denies Acquisition of MedLeaf Therapeutics
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. publicly refuted recent reports claiming it was acquiring New Zealand–based MedLeaf Therapeutics. In a statement issued on June 18, 2025, the Edmonton-headquartered company confirmed it “has not entered into any ...
MJ and MSOS ETFs Signal High Upside on U.S. Legalization Outlook
LOS ANGELES- Investment in cannabis-focused ETFs such as Amplify’s MJ and AdvisorShares’ MSOS reflects growing investor anticipation of federal legalization-driven expansion, even amid pronounced volatility and structural headwinds. Analysts argue that rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I ...
Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size to grow USD 11.80 Billion by 2030
New York - The Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 2.90 Billion in 2021, the market is projected to grow USD 11.80 Billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 29.60%. as per ...
Cannabis Oil Market Size 2022 Reach USD 3287.63 Million by 2028
PUNE - "cannabis oil Market" research report focus on overall information that can help to take decisions on current market situation. Cannabidiol is extracted from cannabis or hemp, but more specifically from hemp due to ...
Could Cannabis and Psychedelic Drugs Make Breast Cancer Treatments More Effective? A new study from Grace Health & Wellness suggests they could.
WESTON, Conn., Sept. 30, In September 2018, when Nicole DiMonda was diagnosed with breast cancer, she underwent the regimen of widely prescribed medications, but also incorporated psilocybin and whole-plant edible cannabis in her therapy. This alternative medicine has intrigued ...
CNBX Peer-reviewed Study: “Possible Future Therapeutic Value” for CNBX Proprietary Drug Candidate
Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today the peer-reviewed publication of its sponsored preclinical study titled "The Effect of Isolated Cannabinoid Extracts on Polypoid Colorectal Tissue" in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences; concluding "possible future therapeutic value" for the ...
Hippo Unwraps New “Earth Friendly” Sustainable Packaging Collection at MJ Unpacked
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2022 Hippo Premium Packaging a provider of custom packaging and branding solutions to the cannabis and hemp industries, specializes in designing beautiful custom packaging for the cannabis and hemp industries. The ...
ACT Laboratories, Inc. Expands into Massachusetts with the Acquisition of CDX Analytics
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 28, 2022 ACT Laboratories, Inc. a testing company in the legal cannabis and hemp markets, today announced an agreement to acquire CDX Analytics, LLC ("CDX") of Massachusetts "ACT Labs is out to build the foremost, ...
U.S. Customs Border & Protection Agency Selects Orange Photonics LightLab 3 for Portable Cannabis Analyzer Solicitation
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 28, 2022 US Customs Border & Protection Agency has evaluated and selected the LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer from Orange Photonics as its field-deployable cannabis testing solution. "Previous to this award, the U.S. ...
Medical Marijuana Market Forecast to 2028
New York - The market growth is attributed to increasing approvals of medical marijuana products and rising acceptance of the medicinal use of marijuana. However, the illegal use of cannabis as a street drug and ...
Clinical Trial on Cannabinoids and Sleep Finds Meaningful Improvements
SAN DIEGO - Radicle Science, an AI-driven health tech B-corp offering the first easy path for health and wellness products to prove their true effects, announced today the results of history's first clinical trial comparing ...
Canopy Growth Announces Divestiture of Canadian Retail Operations
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced that the Company has entered into agreements to divest its retail business across Canada which includes the stores operating under the Tweed and ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Initiates Leadership Transition Plan
NEW YORK - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Daniel Neville and President & Co-founder ...
Convenience Store Operators Uniting to Fight Contraband Tobacco Problem Across Canada
ETOBICOKE, ON - Members of the Ontario Korean Businessman's Association (OKBA) and their national partner association, the United Korean Commerce & Industry Association of Canada (UKCIA), are combining resources to fight the negative impact illegal ...
Ovation Science Announces Participation at MJ Unpacked Conference
VANCOUVER, BC and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2022 Ovation Science Inc a topical and transdermal cannabis product development company with a patented skin delivery technology Invisicare®, today announced it will be participating and be taking new licensee meetings at ...
Former HubSpot General Counsel John Kelleher Joins Dutchie as General Counsel
BEND, Ore., Sept. 27, 2022 Dutchie today announced that John Kelleher will serve as Dutchie's new general counsel. Kelleher will help to guide Dutchie's culture and growth, with a specific focus on compliance, governmental affairs ...
TRP Opens the first dispensary in los Angeles Brentwood Area with Owith Cookies Brentwood
LOS ANGELES, Sept 27, 2022 TRP continues their nationwide expansion on their home turf, as TRP announces Cookies Brentwood is now open and serving one of Los Angeles' most exclusive and picturesque neighborhoods on San Vicente Boulevard. In an industry ...
The Parent Company Completes the Acquisition of Calma
SAN JOSE - TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a consumer-focused California cannabis company, announced that it has acquired the remaining 15% equity of its Calma Weho LLC dispensary following receipt ...
Cannabis Beverages Market to Reach USD 19,063.58 Million by 2028 At a CAGR 54.31%
Pune, India - The global cannabis beverages market size was USD 574.90 million in 2020. The market is slated to grow from USD 915.06 million in 2021 to USD 19,063.58 million in 2028 at a ...
TerrAscend and TRP Announce Partnership To Bring Global Cannabis Brand Cookies Into Pennsylvania Market
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced that it has entered into an agreement with TRP - the cannabis holding and operating company with the exclusive rights to ...
Village Farms International Recognized for Canadian Cannabis Business
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 26, 2022 Village Farms International, Inc. today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, ranked as the 17th fastest growing company by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business, which named Canada's Top Growing Companies across all ...
Charlotte’s Web Signs Distribution Agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the distributor of wine and spirits. Charlotte's Web CBD gummies, capsules and oil ...
Cannabis Extraction: Global Markets
New York - The scope of this report is limited and covers global markets for cannabis extraction equipment and services only. The market is divided by equipment, services, methods and region. Projected and forecasted market ...
Global Legal Cannabis Market Analysis Report 2022: A $134.4 Billion Industry by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of Over 25%
Dublin - The global legal cannabis market size is expected to reach USD 134.4 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 25.3% from 2022 to 2030 The increased legalization across ...
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Looks Forward to Federal Cannabis Act Review
OTTAWA - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the planned federal cannabis review and looks forward to opportunities to contribute evidence on public health, public safety and equity. This evidence is ...
Trulieve Launches Khalifa Kush Cannabis in Florida Through Exclusive Partnership with Wiz Khalifa
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2022 Trulieve Cannabis Corp. a cannabis company in the United States, today announced the official launch of Khalifa Kush premium medical cannabis products in select Florida retail locations this Saturday, October 1. This is an exclusive partnership ...
RIV Capital Reminds Shareholders to Vote FOR its Board Nominees
TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - RIV Capital Inc. an acquisition and investment firm focused on building a leading multistate platform with the strongest portfolio of cannabis brands in key strategic markets across the United States, reminds shareholders ...
