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Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to ...
UCLA Partners with Terpene Belt Farms to Research Cannabis Flavors
LOS ANGELES – Terpene Belt Farms, a subsidiary of Nexus Agriscience, has been selected as the industry partner in a University of California-led research funded by a $1.23 million grant from the California Department of ...
Virgin Islands Sets Fall 2026 Target for Legal Cannabis Retail Launch
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation has accelerated its timeline for the start of licensed Cannabis sales, with executive director Joanne Moorhead stating that regulated retail operations are now expected ...
Florida Cannabis Legalization Initiative Fails to Qualify for 2026 Ballot
LOS ANGELES – Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that the Smart & Safe Florida campaign failed to submit the required number of valid signatures to qualify its proposed constitutional amendment for the ballot. ...
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 ...
Circle K Eyes National Expansion for Hemp THC Drinks in 2026
LOS ANGELES – Circle K, the convenience store chain with nearly 7,000 locations across the United States, disclosed plans this week to distribute hemp-derived THC beverages in up to 3,000 stores starting next year. The ...
Manitoba Cannabis Sales Accelerate, Leaving Liquor in the Rearview
WINNIPEG – Cannabis revenues in Manitoba posted double-digit gains, handily surpassing liquor sales and underscoring the steady climb of the province's legal Cannabis trade. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the corporation charged with distributing both products, ...
FLUENT Consolidates NY Retail Presence
NEW YORK – FLUENT Corp., a Cannabis operator with roots in Florida and Pennsylvania, has completed the rebranding of two key dispensaries in New York, bringing its retail operations in the state under a single ...
Viridian Forecasts Accelerated M&A in Cannabis This Year
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors, a New York-based firm specializing in Cannabis finance and advisory services, has released its Key Insights for the U.S. Cannabis sector in 2026. The firm's analysts forecast a pickup ...
Trulieve Raises $60M in Senior Secured Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the completion of the second tranche of its private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes due in 2030, generating $60 million in principal. The closing follows the initial issuance ...
Canix Acquires Trym, Fits into Larger Consolidation Pattern in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – San Francisco-based Canix, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for Cannabis businesses, has acquired Trym, a specialized cultivation management platform. The deal combines Canix's comprehensive ERP system [which handles cultivation ...
Global Medical Marijuana Markets Report 2022-2030 Featuring Tilray, Aurora Cannabis, Canopy, Aphria, Maricann & More
DUBLIN - The global medical marijuana market size is expected to reach USD 65.8 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 21.6% The major factors attributed to the industry growth are the ...
Open Book Extracts Releases Study Findings Related to the Potential Applications of Serums Containing Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) on Skin Acne
ROXBORO, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 Open Book Extracts (OBX), an ingredient manufacturer and product development completed its first cosmetic research study, an open-label, randomized, passive-control study examining the impact of topical serums containing Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) on skin ...
TerrAscend Announces Closing of US$45.5 Million Non-Brokered Debt Financing
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 TerrAscend Corp. a North American cannabis operator, today announced that its NewJersey and Maryland subsidiaries, TerrAscend NJ, LLC, HMS Hagerstown, LLC, HMS Processing, LLC, and HMS Health, LLC, have closed on ...
VJ Group Launches Cannabis Industry Division, VJ Scientific, and Unveils New Decontamination Machine
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 12, 2022 VJ Group A global X-ray technology provider, has launched a cannabis division, VJ Scientific. The new division will engineer and manufacture high-performance and cost-effective X-ray solutions for the cannabis industry. ...
Ayr Wellness Appoints David Goubert as President
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), announced that consumer packaged goods and retail industry veteran David Goubert has been appointed President, joining Ayr’s leadership team to oversee the Company’s operational and commercial ...
Cannabidiol (CBD) Vape Juice Market Augmented to Reach USD 71,004.34 Million by 2029
LONDON - This Cannabidiol (CBD) Vape Juice market report helps in evaluating the relative efficiency of the different advertising media, selling methods, the causes of consumer resistance, and the nature of demand for the firm's ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. Closes $6.0 Million Offering
LAVAL, QC, Oct. 11, 2022 Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that it has closed the previously announced ...
CanPay Announced as Sole Digital Payments Solution for Seed & Beyond
LITTLETON, Colo., Oct. 11, 2022 A digital payments network for cannabis merchants and retailers, CanPay, is now available as the sole digital payment solution in Seed and Beyond's advanced end-to-end enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. ...
Fire & Flower Announces U.S. Market Update and Hifyre Technology to be Launched in Colorado
TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2022 Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. a cannabis consumer retail and technology platform announced today updates to its U.S. market entry through its strategic arrangement with Fire & Flower U.S. Holdings Inc. ...
Cannabis Market to Register Growth of USD 168.58 Billion
TORONTO - A Qualitative Research Study accomplished by Data Bridge Market research's database, titled “Global Cannabis Market” with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Charts, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy-to-understand detailed analysis. This ...
The Continued Legalization of Cannabis Creates Need for Intoxication Detection Devices
NEW YORK - Sales of Cannabis products are expected to continue to grow as more states and major markets ease accessibility. According to data published by MJBizDaily, the combined U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales ...
Industrial Hemp Market Size US$ 3 Billion by 2028
PUNE - Industrial hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use. It can be used to make a wide range of products. Along with bamboo, hemp ...
Velvet Cannabis Opens in Eagle Rock, Bringing Its Upscale Cannabis Retail Experience to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7, 2022 Located in Eagle Rock, just off the Highway 134 and Figueroa interchange, Velvet Cannabis quietly opened its doors in late April as the company's cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles. Founded by Matt Morea and Farid Harrison. "We are ...
Left Coast Financial – The Provider of Dispensary Business Banking Solutions for Cannabis Industry
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 7, 2022 Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Left Coast Financial Solutions is a neo-bank offering an online payment platform bridging cannabis and banking. As a provider of dispensary business banking solutions for the cannabis ...
Curaleaf Celebrates Opening of Scottsdale, Arizona Dispensary
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Oct. 7, 2022 Curaleaf Holdings, Inc, today announced the opening of its Scottsdale dispensary, located at 16277 N Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Curaleaf Scottsdale is one of its 16 dispensaries in the Grand Canyon State. Located across ...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Names First Internal Cannabis Advisor
NEW YORK- According to an internal memo from earlier this week that an FDA spokesperson provided to the financial publication, MarketWatch, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appointed Norman Birenbaum, the former director of ...
Aurora Cannabis Repurchases US$23 Million Principal Amount of Convertible Notes
EDMONTON, AB - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced that it has repurchased an aggregate of approximately $31.3 million (US$23.0 million) principal amount ...
Sanctuary Medicinals Opens Twelfth Location in Florida
APOPKA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2022. Sanctuary Medicinals today announced the opening of its twelfth medical cannabis dispensary in Florida. Located just six miles west of the original Sanctuary Boca Raton opened in July 2022, Sanctuary's second ...
Cannabis Stocks Surge as Biden Overhauls U.S. Cannabis Policy
NEW YORK - Following President Joe Biden's executive decision to change U.S. policy on cannabis, the White House today announced it is pardoning all prior federal offenses for simple cannabis possession. Consequently, shares of cannabis ...
Global Legal Cannabis Market Report 2022-2030
Dublin, Oct 6, 2022: The "Legal Cannabis Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Source (Marijuana, Hemp), by Derivative (CBD, THC), by End Use (Medical Use, Recreational Use, Industrial Use), by Region, and Segment ...
Ayr Wellness Brings Concentrates Brand HAZE to Florida
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, is announcing the rollout of its premium live resin concentrates and vapes brand HAZE in Florida. Having recently celebrated surpassing 50 ...
Green Thumb Industries Announces Changes to Board of Directors
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced that Richard Drexler, a proven financial ...
Cannabis Businesses Increasingly Challenged to Address Industry’s Environmental Impact
DENVER - Energy and water use, packaging, bio waste, social equity, and access to affordable medicine are all issues currently under scrutiny as a maturing cannabis industry grapples with the consequences of its rapid growth. ...
Alberta Government Must Engage With Psychedelics Industry for Regulatory Success
TORONTO - PsyCan, the trade association for the legal Canadian psychedelic medicine and therapy sector, is cautiously optimistic about recently announced rules governing the use of psychedelic drugs for people in therapy by the government ...
Biden Announces Plan to Erase Federal Possession of Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON, D.C.– President Joe Biden is beginning the process of decriminalizing cannabis and fulfilling a campaign promise to overturn earlier federal possession convictions. He is also beginning to relax the drug's official categorization. Senior administration ...
