Consumer Research
BLAZE Launches Herbie AI Budtender for Cannabis E-Commerce
ANAHEIM – BLAZE, an AI-powered retail technology suite specifically designed ...
Circle K Tests Hemp THC Waters in Texas
DALLAS – Circle K has begun stocking shelves with hemp-derived ...
Is the Movement to Repeal Adult-Use Cannabis in Three States a Real Threat to Their Budgets?
NEW YORK – In a development that has raised eyebrows ...
DPA Petition Urges Trump to Fully Deschedule Cannabis Amid Rescheduling Discussions
LOS ANGELES – The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has launched a petition urging the Trump administration to remove Cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), arguing that a proposed shift to Schedule III fails to ...
Ibogaine Gains Spotlight as Former House Speaker Calls for Wider Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newt Gingrich, a Former House Speaker, has drawn attention to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, calling it a potential game-changer for treating addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed a bill to legalize adult-use Cannabis, marking an early win for reformers in a country long at the center of global drug policy debates. Sponsored ...
Italy Enacts Security Decree Targeting Protests, Squatting, and Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES— Italy's Senate has passed a comprehensive security decree introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, intensifying penalties for public demonstrations, unauthorized property occupations, and the commercial sale of certain cannabis products. The ...
Czech Republic Advances Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES— The Czech Republic's Chamber of Deputies has approved a significant amendment to the nation's criminal code, decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. The measure permits adults to grow up ...
Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, has completed a $50 million private placement of its 12.75% senior secured notes due 2029. The notes, issued at 97.5% of face value, ...
Alphabet Soup: Common Acronyms in Cannabis and Why You Need to Know Them
LOS ANGELES- Running a cannabis business means speaking more than the language of cultivation and branding — it means speaking compliance, with all its acronyms. You’ve likely seen a wall of them — ADA, OSHA, ...
Cannabis Stocks Climb 79% in a Month, But Path to Past Highs Remains Uncertain
LOS ANGELES – Publicly traded Cannabis companies have seen sharp gains recently, with the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) climbing about 79% over the past month. This rally prompts questions about sustainability and potential ...
Vape Users Prioritize Lab Testing for Brand Trust, Survey Finds
NEW YORK – A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. vape users reveals that nearly half (48%) consider lab testing and safety certifications the top factor influencing their trust in a brand. Conducted by EJuiceDB, the ...
SynBiotic Builds North American Ties to Secure Overseas Funding
DÜSSELDORF – SynBiotic SE, a publicly traded European company focused on medical Сannabis and industrial hemp, has formed alliances with several North American advisory firms to broaden its reach among global investors. The move aims ...
FOMO Bones Releases New Website Ahead Of 2022 New Product Launches
SAN DIEGO - From the creators of Sunday Scaries, FOMO Bones, the brand known for its quality CBD calming dog treat, launched a newly designed website on Shopify — one of the first CBD-approved merchants ...
PAOG Announces CBD Pet Products Coming Soon To $100 Billion Market
SANDUSKY, Ohio - PAO Group, Inc. (USOTC: PAOG) revealed the company has been working on the development of CBD products for pets and could have its first product ready to introduce before the end of ...
Eybna Empowers the Next Generation of Wellness Products with Receptor-Specific™ Formulations
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Eybna, an international technology company specializing in cannabis and botanical medicine, announced the launch of its Functional Line; which includes data-driven phytochemical formulations designed to meet the in-demand wellness needs: focus, ...
Thompson Duke Industrial Launched New Air-Operated Mouthpiece Press for Snap-On Cannabis Vaporizer Devices
LAS VEGAS - Thompson Duke Industrial, the company in cannabis oil vaporizer device filling and capping equipment, today revealed its new industrial air-operated mouthpiece press, the latest addition to its line of GMP-ready mouthpiece fastening ...
Dr. Dabber Launches Next Evolution of its Boost EVO With New Dab Glass Attachments
LAS VEGAS - Dr. Dabber, announced its new line of TDE, "Traditional Dab Experience," glass attachments during this week's MJBiz Conference (October 19-21) in Las Vegas. Known for inventing the industry's first eRig, the company ...
Switzerland To Legalize Recreational And Medical Cannabis Usage
ZURICH– The Swiss government proposed this week to allow prescriptions for cannabis to treat people suffering from cancer or other serious conditions. Cultivation, trade and consumption of cannabis will no longer be banned in Switzerland ...
Fab 5 Freddy, Bernard Noble and Curaleaf Continue National Roll Out of B NOBLE Brand to Six New States
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - B NOBLE Inc. and Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced the continuation of its national roll out of the B NOBLE brand ...
S10 Labs Announces the Launch of Innovative Vaporization Cartridge Technology, Zirco™
LOS ANGELES - S10 Labs, a California-based vaporization technology and hardware company, founded upon the mission to advance the cannabis industry through their skills in material science and relentless pursuit for quality, announced the launch ...
Flower Power Coffee, CBD Coffee Company joins the Specialty Coffee Association
FRAMINGHAM - Flower Power Coffee Company, based outside of Boston has again demonstrated its commitment to the coffee industry by joining the Specialty Coffee Association. Flower Power is one of the first CBD coffee companies ...
Lucid Green integrates Odoo POS and ERP through a partnership with Odoo’s integrator, Captivea
NEW YORK - Lucid Green, the inventory and brand information management platform, announced a partnership with Captivea. Captivea is a Gold System Partner and worldwide leader of Odoo Enterprise Resource Planning and Point-of-Sale system integrations. ...
Weed Delivery App Emjay Launches Massive California Expansion
LOS ANGELES - Emjay, a cannabis delivery and retail company with operations in California, today announced two massive zone expansions to reach millions of new customers surrounding the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. The ...
Fohse Partnering With Performer Jim Belushi
LAS VEGAS - In 2015, two motocross aficionados and a medical laser engineer set out to do what no one had been able to do before: build an LED grow light that would match—and surpass—the ...
California Governor Signs Historic Bill to Legalize Smokable Hemp and CBD Edibles
NEW YORK - Nearly four years after legalizing recreational marijuana, California has finally opened the path to make smokable hemp and CBD-infused foods and beverages legal. Governor Gavin Newson signed the bill earlier this month ...
NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Michigan Cannabis Brand
DETROIT- During his Hall of Fame career, Detroit Pistons' legend Ben Wallace played with intensity and passion. He plans to bring the same qualities to the Michigan cannabis industry through an exclusive licensing agreement with ...
Canonic Announced Full Commercial Launch of its First Medical Cannabis Products in Israel
REHOVOT, Israel, - Canonic Ltd., focused on the development of medical cannabis products and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), announced the full commercial launch of its first two medical cannabis products, ...
Trulieve Celebrates Opening of 100th Florida Dispensary in Hometown of Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), the multi-state operator (MSO) in the United States, announced the opening of its 100th dispensary in the state of Florida. The location is in Tallahassee, ...
HEXO Announce Departure of Sebastien St-Louis, Co-Founder & CEO Effective Immediately
OTTAWA–HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) today announced the departure of Sebastien St-Louis, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, as the Company completes a strategic reorganization. "On behalf of the entire organization, I would ...
Celebrated NFL Running Back and Cannabis Advocate Ricky Williams Announced The Launch Of Highsman
LOS ANGELES - Ricky Williams, entrepreneur, leader and NFL running backs of the century, announced the launch of Highsman, a cannabis lifestyle brand created to empower professional and everyday athletes as well as sports enthusiasts ...
Perricone MD Expands Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Collection
SAN FRANCISCO - Perricone MD, the brand that is science-backed skincare solutions, announced its latest addition to their Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Collection with the new Ultra-Smooth Clean Shave Cream. Unique to the collection, ...
Kiva Confections Announce Launch of Camino Sours
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kiva Confections, company focused in cannabis-infused edibles, continues to diversify their product offerings and pave the way for industry innovation with the official launch of Camino Sours. Camino Sours feature all of ...
Bloomwell Group Secures $10 Million Investment
FRANKFURT, Germany - The Bloomwell Group has successfully closed a seed funding round of over $10 million dollars — the highest publicly known seed investment for a European cannabis company to date. The investor is ...
Worthington Industries Announces Cannabis Industry-Focused Brand: Highpoint™ by Worthington Industries
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Worthington Industries announced the launch of its new product family brand, Highpoint by Worthington Industries. Highpoint products are designed with the extraction community in mind to support clean, safe solutions for the ...
Canntab Reaches Agreement with Bioinformatics Company, 36eight Technologies Inc.
TORONTO - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE: PILL.CN) (OTCQB: CTABF) (FRA: TBF1.F), the leading innovator in cannabinoid and terpene blends in hard pill form for therapeutic applications, is pleased to announce that it has reached an ...
Vext Secures Ownership in Manufacturing License in Ohio
VANCOUVER, BC - Vext Science, Inc. (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF) a cannabinoid brand based in Arizona, leveraging its core expertise in extraction, manufacturing, cultivation, and marketing to build a profitable multi-state footprint, announced that it ...
High Tide Secures Non-Dilutive Credit Facility with ATB Financial
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks and mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced that it has entered into a credit agreement ...
