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Aurora Cannabis Acquires Safari Flower to Expand International EU-GMP Capacity
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced that it has acquired ...
Relm Launches Kidnap & Ransom Insurance for Cannabis Businesses
HAMILTON – Bermuda-based Relm Insurance announced a new Kidnap and ...
From $700 Million Unicorn to Fire-Sale Exit: What the Eaze–Vireo Deal Says About California Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- When Eaze first burst onto the scene, it was marketed as the “Uber of Cannabis”—a tech-enabled delivery platform that promised to professionalize and scale legal access across California. At its peak, Eaze ...
Arizona Ballot Measure Targets Cannabis Retail Shutdown
PHOENIX – A conservative-backed campaign in Arizona has launched an effort to roll back key elements of the state's adult-use Cannabis program, filing a ballot initiative last month that would shutter licensed dispensaries and end ...
Fluent Offloads Pennsylvania Dispensaries
NEW YORK – Fluent Corp. has finalized the sale of its three Pennsylvania dispensaries to HIVE Holdings Inc. for $12.5 million in cash, marking a deliberate shift toward debt reduction and operational efficiency. The deal ...
Alcohol Trade Group Welcomes Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Maker as First in Category
WASHINGTON – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), a key advocacy organization for the beverage alcohol distribution sector, has accepted CannaBuzz, a Kentucky-based producer of hemp-derived THC drinks, as its inaugural associate member ...
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 ...
Compass Pathways Schedules Webinar on Psilocybin Therapy Advances for Depression and PTSD
LONDON – Compass Pathways plans to hold a virtual webinar to outline its steps toward launching a psilocybin-based therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and to share details on upcoming trials for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ...
Alabama Tightens Hemp Laws, Moves Medical Cannabis Licenses Forward
MONTGOMERY – Alabama regulators ushered in 2026 with a crackdown on unregulated hemp products containing THC, while inching closer to launching a long-delayed medical Cannabis program that could serve thousands of patients by spring. The ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Federal rescheduling under President Trump’s Executive Order sparked widespread state reactions and investor outlooks into early 2026, blending consolidations and expansions with regulatory friction, outright manipulation, and overtures to public opinion. Psychedelics ...
Impact Naturals Announces Capital Raise and Partnership with Rowe Capital Group
SAN DIEGO–Impact Naturals Group, a health technology company, announces a capital raise and partnership with Rowe Capital Group. Rowe provides fund sponsors with a turn-key digital investment marketplace where accredited investors can access strategic, early-stage investment opportunities. ...
From ”Soapbar” to Novel Laws: Cannabis in the UK
By Conor MacCleod- SCOTLAND, UK–A fourteen-year-old boy stands waiting on a front doorstep. His friend, Mark, waits at the end of the path, anxious to see what happens. The boy reaches out, hand shaking, ‘knock, ...
My Cannabis Cruise Pipe Dream
By Matthew Dean–Have you ever been on a cruise? The second time I went on a cruise I was lucky enough to be connected to a group of stoners sourcing their DNA from the Dam, ...
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 ...
