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Indigenous Tribes Expand Presence in U.S. Cannabis and Hemp Sectors
LOS ANGELES- A recent analysis by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, ...
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 ...
Week In Review: Cansortium Completes Merger with RIV Capital; Cannabis Industry Forecast for 2025: A Year of Transformation; MariMed Launches Wholesale Cannabis Operations in Missouri; 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 ...
Week In Review: Bipartisan Legislation for Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses; Trump’s Appointments & Future of Federal Cannabis Policy; Federal Restrictions on Cannabis Sales in Washington
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 ...
Emerald Cup 2024: Behind the Scenes at a Celebration of Cannabis Culture in Oakland
OAKLAND — Last month, the Emerald Cup 2024, a premier event in the cannabis community, took place at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this iconic event honors ...
Urbana Breathes New Life into Historic Luka’s Taproom with a New Cannabis Dispensary and Lounge in Oakland
Honoring a Beloved Oakland Landmark, Urbana Introduces a New Paradigm in Cannabis Retail and Consumption OAKLAND, CA – Urbana, one of Northern California’s premier cannabis brands, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest ...
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit Record $295.4 Million in August
LOS ANGELES- Michigan's cannabis industry set a new monthly sales record in August, with licensed dispensaries generating $295.4 million in revenue, according to the state's Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). This figure includes $294.1 million from ...
Nixon’s Secret Recordings: A Shift in Private Views on Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Recently uncovered White House recordings from 1973 reveal that President Richard Nixon privately acknowledged that cannabis was "not particularly dangerous," a stance at odds with his administration's aggressive drug policies. The recordings, discovered ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Market Sees Surge in Strain Diversity
LOS ANGELES- As of December 2024, Massachusetts' legal cannabis market boasts 740 active strains, marking a 29% increase from the 572 strains available in December 2023 and an 84% rise from 401 strains in December ...
Arizona Cannabis Sales and Tax Revenue: Recent Trends and Milestones
LOS ANGELES- In October 2024, Arizona's cannabis industry experienced a modest rebound, with recreational marijuana sales reaching $75.3 million, up from $67.3 million in September. Despite this month-over-month increase, sales remained below the previous year's ...
Trump’s Appointments and the Future of Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration’s recent appointments have raised questions about the trajectory of federal cannabis policy. With nominees holding diverse views on legalization and regulation, the decisions made in the coming months will play ...
Drake Joins Toronto-Based BullRider Cannabis As Investor & Advisor
TORONTO–Just months after breaking up with Canopy Growth Corporation this past June, the globally famous rapper, Drake, has joined Toronto-based cannabis brand BullRider, owned by Noah “40” Shebib, as an investor, partner, and strategic advisor. ...
Hemp-based Delta 8 THC: Science Improves Cannabis Products
FISHERS, Ind. What is Delta 8 THC? Delta 8 THC is a naturally existing compound found in the hemp variety of cannabis, and is part of a family of compounds called "cannabinoids". There are 140+ ...
AeroPay and Jane Technologies Partner to Enable Online Payments Nationwide for Dispensaries and Brands
CHICAGO and SANTA CRUZ - AeroPay, the cannabis industry's digital payments provider, and Jane Technologies, Inc., the cannabis industry's e-commerce provider that created online cannabis marketplace, have announced an integration partnership to enable online payments ...
TGOD Expands Distribution of Highly Dutch Amsterdam Sativa 28g to Ontario
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a producer of certified organically grown cannabis, announced the launch of Organic Highly Dutch Amsterdam Sativa 28g in the province of Ontario. A ...
Legendary Gaming Entrepreneur Hector “HECZ” Rodriguez Launches Cannabis Brand
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Famed gaming entrepreneur Hector "HECZ" Rodriguez, founder and CEO of OpTic Gaming, launches his latest venture: Pine Park - a premium cannabis and hemp brand rooted in nostalgia and committed to ...
Avant Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
KELOWNA, BC– Avant Brands Inc (TSX: AVNT) (OTCQX: AVTBF) (FRA: 1BUP), a producer of high quality, handcrafted cannabis products, announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended August 31, 2021. "We are ...
Innocan Pharma Corporation Closes C$8.2 Million Private Placement with Institutional Investors
HERZLIY, Israel – Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it has closed its previously announced private placement of the Company's common shares and warrants to purchase common shares to institutional ...
Cannabis E-Commerce Company Dutchie Doubles Valuation Raising $350M In New Funding Round
LOS ANGELES–Dutchie a Cannabis e-commerce platform announced on Thursday that it has doubled its valuation and has raised $350 million in its latest funding round that valued the company at $3.75 billion. This funding round ...
GreenBroz Inc. To Showcase New Cannabis Post-Harvest Processing Technology at MJBizCon
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenBroz Inc., the leading-edge developer of cannabis post-harvest processing automation technology, today announced they will kick off MJBizCon 2021 with an all-new exhibit in the Central Hall at booth C6238, highlighting next-gen product ...
Triminator Introduces New Breed of Cannabis Trimmer
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. - Triminator, a manufacturer of hemp and cannabis processing equipment, today introduced a new type of cannabis trimmer — and a new paradigm for trimming cannabis. The Triminator Hybrid enables cultivators to ...
Introducing Happi: Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. - Meet Happi, Michigan's cannabis-infused sparkling water. With all-natural, vegan ingredients and a microdose of 2.5mg of THC per can, Happi is redefining happy hour with a better-for-you alcohol alternative. Happi believes that ...
Canopy Growth Announces Plan to Acquire America’s Wana Brands for $298 Million
SMITHS FALLS, ON and BOULDER, Colo. - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) and Mountain High Products, LLC, Wana Wellness, LLC and The Cima Group, LLC announced that they have entered into definitive agreements ...
Trulieve Brings Medical Cannabis to Cutler Bay, Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), the multi-state operator (MSO) in the United States, announced the opening of a new dispensary in Cutler Bay, Florida. Cutler Bay will be Trulieve's 97th ...
Roach Enters Michigan Market With Innovative Pocket-Size Vape
CHESANING, Mich. - Six Labs, a licensed cultivator in the state of Michigan, has announced a licensing deal with Los Angeles-based Roach, the disposable live-resin vaporizer, to produce and provide Roach products in Michigan. The ...
Custom Cones USA Debuts Fully Automated Infused Pre-Roll Machine
KENT, Wash. - Custom Cones USA launched the development of the machine that automatically produces infused pre-rolls. Capable of accurately infusing a pre-roll every 4.5 seconds, this automated pre-roll machine can infuse up to 800 ...
Debt Financing: The Lynchpin Enabling Cannabis Companies to Outpace Competition, Manage Long-term Expenses
LOS ANGELES–Bespoke Financial, the nation’s first cannabis-focused fintech lender, has also become the first to provide cannabis operators with an inventory revolving line of credit, allowing companies to achieve a competitive advantage by better managing ...
Curaleaf’s Select Brand Diversifies Edible Offerings with New Select Snooze Bites
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) , a provider of consumer products in cannabis, has expanded its suite of innovative products with the addition of Select Snooze Bites, which are rolling ...
TerrAscend Issues Special Meeting Materials in Connection with Gage Cannabis Acquisition
NEW YORK and TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, announced that it has commenced mailing of materials to shareholders of TerrAscend, including the management information circular of the ...
Trulieve Announced Week of Dispensary Reopenings Across Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), operator (MSO) in the United States, announced the reopening of four dispensaries formerly branded as Harvest House of Cannabis in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Kissimmee, and West ...
PURA Features Hemp Blue Jeans as Validation of Farmersville Hemp Brand Opportunity
DALLAS - Puration, Inc. (USOTC: PURA) is building hemp processing and cultivation partnerships with the intention of establishing an industrial hemp brand cooperative under the Farmersville Hemp Brand name. In the fashion that Sun-Maid Raisins ...
Charlotte’s Web Achieves Organic Certification
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract products, announced that its corporate farm acreage, and its 137,000 sq. ft. Louisville, Colo.-based manufacturing and R&D ...
REPORT: Media Insider Shares Cannabis Industry Trends and Maps out Ecosystem
LOS ANGELES– Cannabis has been around and enjoyed by people since the earliest days of civilization, yet it’s been the last few years where we’ve seen and participated in what feels like the greatest leaps ...
Las Vegas Braces For Cannabis Week: October 18th-23rd
LOS ANGELES–The competing MJBizCon and MJ Unpacked conferences & expos make Las Vegas the center of the world for cannabis businesses for one week. “Cannabis Week” runs from October 18th to 23rd, and is expected ...
PharmaCann and LivWell Enlightened Health Announce Planned Merger
CHICAGO & DENVER--PharmaCann, the largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company in the United States, and LivWell Enlightened Health, a multi-state cannabis cultivation and retail leader based in Colorado, today announced that they have entered ...
Snoop’s VC Casa Verde Targets Booming European Cannabis Industry
LISBON–US rap artist Snoop Dogg is the co-founder of Casa Verde, a vulture capital (VC) fund based in Los Angeles that focuses on the cannabis industry. He's now turning his attention to Europe. Casa Verde ...
