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Federal Hemp Overhaul Threatens Cannabis Seed Trade, Sparking Breeder Backlash
LOS ANGELES – A tucked-away clause in last month's federal ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
Dutch Cannabis Growers Support Expansion of State-Regulated Sales Experiment
LOS ANGELES- The Netherlands has initiated an expansion of its state-regulated cannabis sales experiment, involving approximately 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities, including cities such as Breda, Arnhem, and Maastricht. This initiative permits these establishments to ...
Proposed New York Cannabis Legislation May Introduce Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES- New York State legislators are considering a bill that could modify existing restrictions on intoxicating hemp products, potentially impacting the state's legal cannabis market. The proposed legislation aims to ease limitations on certain ...
Tilray Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--Tilray Brands, Inc. reported net revenue of $185.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending February 28. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the $188.3 million reported in the same quarter ...
Virginia General Assembly Upholds Governor’s Vetoes on Cannabis Legislation
LOS ANGELES-The Virginia General Assembly recently convened to address Governor Glenn Youngkin's vetoes and amendments on various legislative measures, including those pertaining to cannabis regulation. Despite efforts by Democratic lawmakers to overturn the vetoes, the ...
Verano Debuts Bodega‑Style Dispensary in Arizona
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a multi‑state cannabis operator, has introduced a “bodega‑style” shopping format at its Zen Leaf Cave Creek dispensary in Phoenix. This innovative layout allows adult‑use consumers to browse and select products directly ...
Aurora Cannabis Refutes AI-Generated Deal Reports on Investing.com
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. has officially dismissed two recent articles published on Investing.com that falsely claimed the company entered into a $215 million acquisition of New Zealand’s MedLeaf Therapeutics and a strategic partnership with Germany-based ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Issues Pardons for Psilocybin and Psilocin Convictions
LOS ANGELES-- the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order granting full, unconditional pardons to individuals convicted under state law for possession of psilocybin and psilocin—substances that became legal for ...
Calexo Launches Watercolors, a New Line of Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Waters
LOS ANGELES - California lifestyle brand Calexo is delighted to announce the launch of Watercolors, a new collection of cannabis-infused sparkling waters and an accompanying streetwear apparel line. Made with sparkling water, natural flavors, and ...
MariMed Closes Acquisition of Illinois Craft Cannabis License
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced it has closed its acquisition of Green Growth Group, Inc. The close of this transaction enables ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today reported its financial results for the ...
Legal Cannabis Market to Hit USD 48.3 Billion by 2028
WASHINGTON - Vantage Market Research’s recent analysis of the Global Legal Cannabis Market finds that Growing adoption of cannabis for treatment of chronic pain, increasing awareness about the positive effects of CBD for the treatment ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Brand Launches in Massachusetts and Ohio
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced it has expanded its extensive product portfolio available in Massachusetts with the addition of its premium flower brand, Kynd, ...
Industrial Hemp Market To Hit Record Revenue of $60,682.8 Million by 2030
NEW YORK - The global industrial hemp market was found to be valued at $4,452.0 million in 2021, which is projected to reach a huge $60,682.8 million by 2030, increasing at a massive CAGR of ...
Why Are Consumer Insights So Important in Marketing Cannabis?
Why do you need consumer insights?...One reason is because with consumer insights, you can shoot down your competition. Understanding your consumer’s needs and wants is essential to ensure your cannabis company is future-proof. Listening empowers ...
New Jersey Cannabis Market: Off To A Strong Start
TRENTON- The unofficial holiday for pot smokers is April 20, but April 21 will be the official day of celebration for New Jersey's legal cannabis sector. Adult-use cannabis sales are now legal in New Jersey ...
Acreage Expands Adult-Use Retail Operations in Maine and Closes Sale of Cultivation and Processing Facility in Oregon
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., announced it has completed the sale of its cultivation and processing ...
HEXO Launches New At-the-Market Offering
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) announced that it has established an at-the-market equity program that allows the Company to issue and sell up to US$40,000,000 (or its CAD dollar equivalent) of ...
Verano Receives Permission to File U.S. GAAP Financials on SEDAR and Withdraws MCTO Application
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced it has received a decision from the Alberta Securities Commission and Ontario Securities Commission permitting the Company to file on the ...
Green Thumb Industries Announces Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for its 2022 Meeting of Shareholders
Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today announced the internet availability of proxy materials for its 2022 Annual General ...
Curaleaf’s Select Brand Expands CBD Offerings With Launch of Select CBD Bites
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the expansion of Select's CBD line with the launch of Select CBD Bites. Available across the U.S. ...
Curaleaf Opens Two New Florida Dispensaries in Pembroke Park and Englewood
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced plans to open two new dispensaries in Florida. Curaleaf Pembroke Park (2900 Country Club Ln.) ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Conversion of US$5.87 Million Promissory Note to Equity
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that a promissory note in the amount of US$6.23 million, which includes principal, interest and fees, has been repaid ...
Verano Announces Opening of MÜV Hobe Sound
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Hobe Sound, the Company’s 45th Florida location and 96th nationwide. MÜV Hobe Sound, located at 10455 SE ...
HEXO Announces Leadership Transition, Appoints Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) today that Charlie Bowman has been appointed the Company’s acting President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Mr. Bowman will move into a permanent role upon ...
Ayr Wellness Opens 46th Florida Dispensary in Tampa
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced the opening of its 46th Florida dispensary, located in southern Tampa. The new dispensary encompasses ~3,000 square feet of ...
Global CBD Gummies Market Report 2022-2028
Dublin - The "CBD Gummies Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Category and Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The CBD gummies market was valued at US$ ...
MariMed Completes Acquisition of Kind Therapeutics USA
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD) , a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, announced it completed the acquisition of Kind Therapeutics U.S.A., LLC, a cannabis business in Maryland. The Maryland ...
Harborside Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CNSX: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, filed its audited annual financial statements and management's discussion & analysis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 under ...
TerrAscend Promotes Jodie Lampert to SVP of Human Resources
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced the promotion of Jodie Lampert as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Lampert previously served as Vice President of Human Resources ...
New Generation of Cannabis Seed Ensures Quality, Consistency, and Uniformity for Commercial Growers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Modern crop science company Phylos®, is providing a long-awaited solution for commercial growers looking for uniformity, input reduction, and risk mitigation for large-scale cannabis and hemp production — highly-optimized production-ready F1 hybrid ...
Verano Announces 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year U.S. GAAP Financial Results
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced its 2021 financial results which were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. For comparisons, financial results for the ...
Green Thumb Industries Announces Second Round of Good Green Grant Recipients
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today announced the second group of nonprofit ...
