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The Canadian Workaround: Why U.S. Cannabis Companies May Need a Canadian Entity to Restructure
NEW YORK- Cannabis has produced a workaround that shouldn’t exist—but ...
Canix Acquires Trym, Fits into Larger Consolidation Pattern in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – San Francisco-based Canix, a provider of enterprise ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to Reach $465B by 2030
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Research and Markets ...
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 ...
NY Cannabis Board Hits Equity Target With 57% of Licenses to Social Equity Holders
NEW YORK – New York regulators reported that social and economic equity applicants now control 57% of the state's adult-use Cannabis licenses, a figure that clears the program's initial benchmark and signals steady advancement in ...
Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Imports Hit Record Highs
SYDNEY – Figures released this week by Australia's Office of Drug Control paint a picture of robust expansion in the country's regulated Cannabis sector, with imports leading the charge alongside steady advances in domestic output ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Hits Pause as DEA Shifts Gears
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal cannabis rescheduling saga, already a slow-burning drama, took a sharp turn this week as Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2025. The exit, ...
Texas Hemp Ban Showdown or Reefer Madness 2.0?
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs ignited a fiery debate on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during the first hearing of a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott to address the ...
Trulieve Boosts Beverage Portfolio with Onward Expansion and Upward Launch
LOS ANGELES – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is making waves in the cannabis industry with the expanded distribution of its premium THC-infused beverage, Onward, and the introduction of Upward, a new THC-infused energy drink line. Trulieve's ...
Hemp Fiber Market Set to Soar to $30 Billion by 2033, New Analysis Reveals
LOS ANGELES – The global hemp fiber market is poised for explosive growth, with a recent analysis forecasting a valuation exceeding $30 billion by 2033. According to a report by Astute Analytica, the market, valued ...
Verano Secures $75M Credit Agreement
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has finalized a $75 million revolving credit facility, drawing $50 million immediately to pay down higher-cost debt and leaving $25 million on tap for future needs. The deal, arranged by ...
EU Releases Cannapol Toolkit to Aid Member States in Crafting Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
BRUSSELS – The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) unveiled the Cannapol toolkit, a set of resources intended to help national governments build regulated markets for recreational Cannabis. Developed over months of consultation with experts and ...
Trump’s CBD Endorsement for Medicare Sparks Rally in Cannabis Equities
LOS ANGELES – Shares in Cannabis companies climbed more than 20% on Monday, propelled by President Donald Trump's weekend social media post backing the inclusion of cannabidiol in Medicare coverage for older Americans. The AdvisorShares ...
Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Prescriptions, Improved Symptoms in Cancer Patients
HAIFA, ISRAEL: The use of cannabis products over a six-month period is associated with statistical improvements in cancer-related symptoms as well as significant reductions in subjects’ use of prescription painkillers, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Frontiers ...
Cannabis Industry Gets Behind The ”Bud For Blood” Initiative
LOS ANGELES--Several cannabis industry organizations today announced they have joined forces to create “BudforBlood,” a public health education campaign designed to increase awareness of the critical blood shortage in the U.S. and inspire a new ...
Rolling Trays Vs. Frisbee™
By Dan Russell- I can’t help chuckling when I see a rolling tray emblazoned with Rick and Morty graphics, some psychedelic paisley pattern, or an astronaut smoking a blunt. Cannabis might be legal, and no one ...
E-cigarette Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
New York - The World Health Organization stated that smokers were more likely to get affected by COVID-19 than non-smokers. Additionally, in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching consequences on the consumption of e-cigarettes. ...
Neptune Wellness Launches New CPG-Focused Strategic Plan
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced the launch of a new Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) focused ...
Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Address Health Concerns
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, finds that 91% of adults aged ...
Cantourage and Clever Leaves Continued Their Partnership for Distribution of Medical Cannabis in Germany
BERLIN - European medical cannabis Cantourage GmbH and Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, have continued to intensify their strategic partnership for the distribution of ...
Eastern Gateway Community College Launches Cannabis Certificates to Meet Demand for Educated Workforce
STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN - Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. Cannabis is ...
Tilray Medical Launches Sleep-Oriented CBN Night Oil for Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada
LEAMINGTON, Ontario - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that its medical ...
Preserving The Cannabis Culture That Raised Me
By Nigel Despinasse --“No weed is legal.” My high school disciplinarian delivered these words to us in detention one afternoon, following a debate about Colorado's decision to legalize the plant for recreational use. His disdain ...
Harborside Inc. Expands Leadership Team
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Kavi Bhai as vice president of financial planning and ...
The Parent Company Appoints Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), announced the appointment of Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale effective June 6, 2022. In this newly ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard —As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
A High-Achieving Student
By Julianna Montano–Hello, I am Julianna Montano, President of Cannabis at USC. While it’s been about a year and a half since I’ve taken the mantle, saying that always feels so surreal. To be a ...
Is The Reign of High THC Strains Coming to an End?
By Ruth Fisher Ph.D.–In the world of cannabis, quality has become synonymous with THC potency. And when the curious enter the market seeking quality product, they quickly learn that quality means potency. So much so, demand for high THC potency ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard --As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
The Dinner Invite We All Want: On Meeting Jordan R Wagman
By Nicole Stover - One of my favorite things about being a journalist in cannabis is the chance to meet some real motherfuckers who are serious about making change in the world. One such person ...
National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Names Rocco Petrilli CEO and President
DURANGO, Colo. - National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS) has appointed Rocco Petrilli to the full-time position of CEO and president. The move, as announced by the company's board of directors, came in response to ...
Outlook on the Cannabis in Food and Beverage Global Market to 2030
DUBLIN - The "Cannabis in Food and Beverage Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product Type; By Distribution Channel; By End-Use; By Source Type; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 - 2030" report has ...
Green Thumb Industries Opens Good Green Grant Applications
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, opened applications for the third round of its ...
Welcome to the World of Stoner NFTs
By Bernadette Faure - Do you want to own your stoner identity and earn money without coming out of the green closet, per se? If so, the Internet has come up with a solution for ...
Verano Announces Partnership with The Weldon Project’s Mission Green
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the launch of an exclusive partnership in support of The Weldon Project’s Mission Green, the non-profit organization’s initiative that promotes clemency ...
Harborside Inc. Finalizing Initial Integration Measures that Are Expected to Generate Approximately $10.3 Million
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, provided details of the integration of its operations with those of the three companies acquired by the Company since the third quarter ...
Akerna Announces Corporate Restructuring
DENVER- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that the Company is implementing a plan ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market to Grow at a 24.51% CAGR
Pune - Cannabis Cultivation Market by Vendor Assessment, Technology Assessment, Partner & Customer Ecosystem, type/solution, service, organization size, end-use verticals, and Region – Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to 2030, published by Market Data Centre, ...
