Consumer Research
Argentina Overhauls Medical Cannabis Program with Stricter Regulations
LOS ANGELES- In 2025, Argentina implemented significant reforms to its ...
South Africa’s Department of Health Enacts Ban on Cannabis and Hemp Food Products
LOS ANGELES- The South African Department of Health has implemented ...
Cresco Labs Reports: Financial Results for Q4 and Full Year ending December 31, 2024
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc., a cannabis company, has announced ...
Week In Review: Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Kiosk at Brookfield Square Mall Draws Mixed Reactions; Cresco Labs Reports: Financial Results for Q4 and Full Year ending December 31, 2024; South Africa’s Department of Health Enacts Ban on Cannabis and Hemp Food Products
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: States Propose Cannabis Tax Hikes Amid Industry Pushback; British American Tobacco Invests $86.8 Million in Organigram; Canopy Growth’s Stock Declines Amid Share Sale Plans
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Minnesota Considers Allowing Liquor Wholesalers to Distribute Low-Potency Hemp Edibles; Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024; Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Critical Factors for Optimizing the Employee Lifecycle in Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES — The cannabis industry is rapidly growing, fueled by increasing legalization and broader societal acceptance. With this growth comes a unique set of challenges, especially in the realm of human resources. For cannabis ...
Illinois Supreme Court: Cannabis Odor Alone Not Enough for Vehicle Search
LOS ANGELES- In a significant ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court declared on Thursday that the smell of burnt cannabis alone does not justify a warrantless vehicle search. The unanimous decision stems from a 2020 case ...
South Carolina AG Confirms Legality of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES- South Carolina Solicitor General Robert D. Cook issued a legal opinion on Sept. 16, affirming that nonalcoholic beverages containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, provided they contain no ...
The High Stakes of Cutting Corners in Regulatory Employee Compliance
LOS ANGELES — In the cannabis industry, regulatory compliance is not a mere formality, but it’s a vital safeguard against financial losses, legal challenges, and operational disruptions. An often overlooked yet incredibly high-stakes area of ...
Week In Review: Ascend Wellness Secures $15 Million in Private Placement to Bolster Growth Initiatives; Virginia Senate Committee Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales; Leafly Holdings Delisted from Nasdaq Amid Financial Challenges
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Arkansas Governor Proposes Funding Free School Meals with Medical Cannabis Tax Revenue; Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders; Hemp-Derived CBD Market Set to Expand Significantly by 2034
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Vireo Growth Inc. Secures $75 Million Financing and Acquires Four Cannabis Operators; Minnesota Approves Hemp Seed Meal for Laying Hens Agrify Divests Cultivation Business to Focus on THC Beverages; Aurora Cannabis Expands Distribution in Australia
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
EVIO, Inc. Announced Diversification into Blockchain
HENDERSON, Nev.- EVIO, Inc. (OTC: EVIO) announced that the company is diversifying into the blockchain space. The company has identified a substantial opportunity to generate return on capital through engagement of strategic investments in blockchain ...
Xebra Commenced Pre-trial Cannabis Cultivation in the Netherlands
VANCOUVER, BC - Xebra Brands Ltd. (XBRA: CSE) (9YC: FSE), a cannabis company, announced that it has commenced its pre-trial cultivation of cannabis in the Netherlands. As 1 of only 5 companies to be selected ...
Microdose Psychedelic Insights Launches First Wonderland Miami Psychedelic Conference
TORONTO–Microdose Psychedelic Insights are having their inaugural psychedelic medicine real-world event, Wonderland: Miami. Wonderland: Miami will bring together an impressive group of global psychedelic medicine leaders, including scientists and researchers, investors and entrepreneurs, therapists and ...
First-Of-Its-Kind Research Planned In Australia On How Psilocybin Treats Anxiety
SYDNEY–Australian researchers plan the world's first study into whether magic mushrooms can help treat general anxiety. They plan to recruit participants with general anxiety disorder sometime next year. Incannex Healthcare will work with Monash University ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Enters Into a Definitive Agreement To Grow Through A Strategic Acquisition
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a producer of certified organically grown cannabis, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement under which TGOD, will acquire all ...
Lipidor submits new patent application and expands collaboration with Cannassure
STOCKHOLM - Lipidor AB (publ) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: LIPI) announced that the collaboration agreement with Cannassure Therapeutics has expanded to include a new patent family covering new innovative AKVANO® topical compositions. Lipidor submitted ...
California’s Cannabis Delivery Service Introduced Management Services for Cannabis License Holders
IRVINE, Calif. - Rooted Group, having made up nearly 25% of all cannabis delivery services in California, is now aimed at helping already existing cannabis operators with their administrative and logistical infrastructure. Effective immediately, Rooted ...
Kiaro Announced Closing of $3.75 Million Brokered Private Placement
VANCOUVER - Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) a Canadian cannabis retailer and distributor, announced that further to its news release on September 30, 2021, that it has completed the previously announced private placement of 3,759 ...
Cannabis Dispensary Josephine & Billie’s Opens Its Doors As a First-of-Its-Kind Retail & Educational Experience for Women of Color in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - Cannabis brand and retail concept Josephine & Billie's announced the official opening of its inaugural Los Angeles location. The first of its kind in the United States and officially opening to the ...
HCN Investigates: 7 Reasons Why Cannabis Is Flourishing in Israel
TEL AVIV - Highly Capitalized investigates the rise of cannabis in Israel. Israel has been a center of research and development for cannabis since the 1960's. Although, like every other country including the USA, Israel ...
Sunstream Provides $100MM Acquisition Credit Facility to Jushi Holdings
LOS ANGELES– Jushi Holdings, a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, entered into definitive documentation in respect of a $100 million senior secured credit facility from a portfolio company of SunStream Bancorp, a joint venture sponsored by ...
Patrick Atagi Named President and CEO of NIHC
WASHINGTON - The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) Board of Directors announced that Patrick Atagi has been named President and CEO of the hemp industry's only Washington, D.C.-based trade association. The NIHC continues to grow ...
Medically Correct Launches New Line of Nové Luxury Gummies in Colorado
DENVER - Medically Correct, the edible company in Colorado and the makers of incredibles, released four new gummy flavors as part of new luxury edibles brand, Nové. Nové Luxury Gummies were developed to be an ...
Charlotte’s Web Launches Pet Chew for Dogs with Sensitive Skin
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., the company in hemp extract products announced the newest addition to its pet product line: Charlotte's Web™ Skin Health & Allergy Support Chews for dogs ...
Wellfounded Botanicals and Scent Beauty launch CBD Fragrance
NEW YORK - Wellfounded Botanicals, an eco-friendly and woman-owned cannabis wellness brand launched a luxury CBD Eau de Parfum in partnership with Scent Beauty, Inc., a DTC-centric, omnichannel developer of a diversified portfolio of culturally ...
Dr. Hemp Launches E-Commerce Website
ONTARIO, Calif. - Dr. Hemp announced that they have launched their E-Commerce Website. Customers over the age of 21 can order CBD Pre-Rolls online and experience the difference. Dr. Hemp ensures customers get an enriching ...
Xebra’s Shares Now Listed on The Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Applications Submitted to Trade in The United States
VANCOUVER, BC - Xebra Brands Ltd. (CSE: XBRA) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, announced it has commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 9YC. The common shares of Xebra are now ...
Rise In Demand For Cannabis Is Expected To Continue Through 2027 Driving the Cultivation Industry
Palm Beach, Fl., - FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - Recreational marijuana, medical marijuana and hemp cultivation has been steadily growing the last few years and is expected to continue for several years to come. The global ...
Luxembourg Becomes First Country in Europe to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
LUXEMBOURG CITY– The tiny country of Luxembourg is set to become the first European nation to legalize the growing and use of cannabis, the government announced in a statement on Friday. The new initiative allows for ...
CWCBExpo New York Conference: A Forum for Cannabis Businesses & Investors: November 4-6
NEW YORK– New York, and the tri-state area, is primed to become a business epicenter for the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, and the CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition), November 4-6 at the ...
Balanced Health Botanicals™ Launches Synergy Collection
DENVER - Balanced Health Botanicals™ (BHB), a family of hemp-derived CBD brands including their flagship brand CBDistillery, announced the launch of their Synergy Collection, which consists of the brand's first ever CBD + Functional Mushroom ...
Curaleaf Announces Sale of Whole Flower in New York For Its Four Locations
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) , an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced that its initial batches of New York whole flower have cleared testing by third party ...
Michigan Chamber of Commerce Applauds House Committee Approval of Michigan Cannabis Safety Act
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Chamber of Commerce applauded the House Regulatory Reform Committee's approval of the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, which would help improve safety and ensure fairness in Michigan's growing cannabis industry. The ...
Delta Agriculture affirms it has no participation in the Delta-8-THC market
DALLAS - Delta Agriculture, the nation's industrial producer and processor of hemp raw goods, released the following comment regarding the Texas Department of State Health Services' (DSHS) recent clarification regarding Delta-8-THC, a compound derived from ...
High Life Farms Launches Nuggies in California
CHESANING, Mich. - High Life Farms, a multi-state cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, announced that its best-selling line of Nuggies chocolate-covered pretzel edibles is now available in California. The product expansion marks ...
