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The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES - Critical compliance issues, market exits, and clinical ...
Glass House Brands Tightens Up Compliance After ICE Raids Shake Operations
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. has swiftly moved ...
Safe Harbor Financial and Würk Form Partnership to Enhance Cannabis Industry Services
LOS ANGELES- Safe Harbor Financial, a fintech company specializing in financial services for the regulated cannabis industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Würk, a human capital management firm focused on the cannabis sector. ...
Study Reveals Proliferation of Psilocybin Dispensaries in Canadian Urban Centers
LOS ANGELES- A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has identified 57 psilocybin dispensaries operating across 35.7% of major Canadian urban centers as of May 2024. The majority of these establishments are located in ...
Growing Craft with Scott Vasterling: A Fresh Perspective on Sungrown Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES — A fresh voice is breaking into the cannabis media space, and it's set to change the way we think about craft cannabis forever. The highly anticipated debut of "Growing ...
DEA Faces Allegations of Bias in Cannabis Rescheduling Process
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is under scrutiny following allegations of bias in its handling of the cannabis rescheduling process. Pro-cannabis advocates assert that the agency has demonstrated an "unalterably closed mind" toward ...
Ohio’s Cannabis Market Expansion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Ohio's legal cannabis market achieved sales exceeding $675 million, marking a 40% increase from the previous year's $484 million. This growth is attributed to the commencement of adult-use cannabis sales in ...
Agrify Divests Cultivation Business to Focus on THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES- Agrify Corporation, a provider of solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, has sold its cultivation business to CP Acquisitions, LLC, an entity affiliated with former CEO Raymond Chang. The transaction, completed on ...
Wildfires Disrupt California’s Cannabis Industry: A Growing Challenge for Businesses and Employees
LOS ANGELES–The raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, notably the Pacific Palisades fire, have become the most destructive in the city's history, severely impacting local cannabis businesses. As of January 8, 2025, multiple fires—including the ...
Brazil’s Cannabis Industry Advances Amid Legal and Research Developments
LOS ANGELES- Brazil is witnessing significant progress in its cannabis industry, marked by legal reforms and dedicated research initiatives. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has authorized the importation, manufacturing, and sale of cannabis-based medicines, ...
The History of Sungrown Cannabis in California
LOS ANGELES - California's connection to cannabis resembles a fabulous legend that blends the state's lush landscapes with the determination of its people. Sungrown cannabis, cultivated under the open sky and fueled by the full ...
Texas Senate Advances Legislation to Ban THC Products
LOS ANGELES- The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a measure aimed at prohibiting the sale of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component found in cannabis. The bill, authored by Senator ...
Neptune Wellness Appoints Randy Weaver as Interim Chief Financial Officer
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 appointment of Randy Weaver as Interim Chief Financial Officer ...
Australis Retains Delmorgan in $15M Capital Raise
LAS VEGAS - Terry Booth, CEO, announced - Australis Capital Inc., operating as AUDACIOUS (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF), announced today that it has retained DelMorgan & Co., an internationally recognized investment banking firm, to assist ...
AWH Reaches $1M Milestone in Contributions to Last Prisoner Project
NEW YORK - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, announced it has reached a major milestone of $1 million in total contributions to Last Prisoner Project, a ...
MediaJel Announces New C-Level Executive Team
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - MediaJel announced the appointment of its C-level executive team, following the digital marketing and programmatic software leader's recent merger with SEO and digital advertising agency, Foottraffik. The notable lineup reflects the ...
High Tide Doubles Presence in Ottawa with new Retail Cannabis Stores in Gloucester and Kanata
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, announced that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores located ...
Cigalar Brand Wants to “Upscale Cannabis”
NEW YORK - After seven long years in the making, the New York City-based, upscale cannabis company Cigalar officially unveils its brand website to the world. Having assembled a brand-exclusive lineup of top-tier CBD hemp, ...
Adaptiiv Grow Technologies Selected for 87,000 Sq. Ft. Commercial Cultivation Facility in Massachusetts
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Adaptiiv Grow Technologies, announced it has been contracted for an 87,000 square foot cultivation facility in Massachusetts. The first fully integrated solution of its kind, Adaptiiv's suite of patented products includes Liquid ...
Kiaro Announced Issuance of Common Shares Following Receipt of Shareholder Approval at AGSM
VANCOUVER, BC - Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO), a national omni-channel cannabis retailer and wholesale distributor, announced that further to its annual and special shareholders meeting held on September 9, 2021 and its news release ...
Cannabis SAFE Banking Measure Included in US Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. House of Representatives passed, by voice vote, an amendment Tuesday adding the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate started work on a ...
Premium CBD Flowers Launched by BudPop
LOS ANGELES - CBD oil offers many health benefits, and it is available in products like gummies, flowers, and vape cartridges. However, many users prefer smokable CBD flowers, as they offer fast effects. As the ...
Ontario Cannabis Stores to Sell 3 New Products from THC BioMed
VANCOUVER, BC - THC BioMed Intl Ltd. announced that 3 new THC BioMed products are to be listed and sold through the Ontario Cannabis Stores: Dragon's Lettuce dried cannabis, THC Kiss Cannabis Biscuits (Cocoa) and ...
BLAZE Software Now Supports Biotrack Integration
LOS ANGELES - BLAZE®, an enterprise resource planning and point of sale (POS) platform for legal cannabis, announced their software now supports BioTrack integration. This integration will allow cannabis businesses to automate compliance reporting in ...
University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education launches cannabis education program in partnership with Green Flower for emerging Marijuana industry
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., - With recreational marijuana now legal in New Mexico, UNM Continuing Education launched a new set of courses to prepare workers for careers in a highly-regulated new field. State officials are predicting that ...
Kush Queen Launches Swamp Queen “Spirit Of The Bayou” Inspired By Hometown Roots
LOS ANGELES- Kush Queen, a cannabis brand known for quality and innovative wellness and lifestyle products, embracing their heritage with the launch of Swamp Queen "Spirit of the Bayou" collection inspired by founder Olivia Alexander's ...
Tweedle Farms Announces New Rainbow Complete Spectrum CBD Oil
SEASIDE, Ore. - Tweedle Farms, family-owned hemp farm, announced the launch of their all-new Rainbow Complete Spectrum CBD Oil. This oil is unparalleled in its scope of cannabinoids, containing a higher number than any other ...
Numinus Completes Acquisition of Neurology Centre of Toronto
VANCOUVER, BC - Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSXV: NUMI), a mental health care company advancing treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, announced it has closed its acquisition of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), a leading ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Thomas O’Neill: The Butter Baron of Cannabis
THOMAS O'NEILL is a Canadian cannabis entrepreneur. After years of work in the commercial broadcast sector, and a brief stint teaching media at Humber College, Thomas created The Butter Baron brand; a company focused on ...
Bespoke Financial Partners With GreenGrowth CPAs To Improve Financial Reporting Among Cannabis Entrepreneurs
LOS ANGELES–Bespoke Financial, the nation’s first cannabis-focused fintech lender, has partnered with GreenGrowth CPAs, a leading CPA firm for cannabis businesses, to encourage increased financial reporting in the industry by providing integrated, outsourced CFO services to ...
The Good Shroom Co Cannabis Beverages To Be Listed For Sale In Quebec
MONTREAL - The Good Shroom Co Inc. (TSXV: MUSH), announced that its wholly owned subsidiary and licensed cannabis processor (operating as Seul CBD) has been approved by the Société Quebecoise du Cannabis for listing of ...
Item 9 Labs Corp.’s Dispensary Franchise Expands NE Footprint into 2 New States
PHOENIX - Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) —a cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium products — announced continued development of its cannabis dispensary franchise brand, Unity Rd., across the Northeastern United States. ...
BudPop’s Announce Launch of New Delta-8 Product
LOS ANGELES - BudPop, a Los Angeles-based company, has gained a lot of popularity in the cannabis market. It's a new player in the industry, but the company has done an outstanding job until now, ...
Harvest Opens Fourteenth Florida Dispensary in Port St. Lucie
PHOENIX - Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF), a cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Harvest of ...
THC BioMed Receives Purchase Orders from 30 Dispensaries in the Province of Manitoba
VANCOUVER, BC - THC BioMed Intl Ltd. announced that it has received orders from 30 dispensaries in the province Manitoba. The Company is also pleased to announce that it has begun shipping THC KISS cannabis ...
High Tide Opens New Canna Cabana Retail Cannabis Stores in Fort Erie and Innisfil, Ontario
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores ...
Burb Announces $4 Million Funding Round to Expand Retail Operations In Canada and United States
VANCOUVER, BC - Burb Cannabis Corp., a cannabis lifestyle brand and high-end retailer with branded products and apparel, has successfully closed its $4M Series A funding round, led by Connecticut-based private equity group KarpReilly. The ...
