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Cannabis B2B Gets a Credit Layer: FundCanna Plugs BNPL Into Apex Trading
SAN DIEGO – FundCanna, the largest dedicated provider of working ...
Virginia Moves Toward Adult-Use Cannabis Sales While U.S. Policy Remains Uneven
RICHMOND- Virginia may finally close one of the most unusual ...
Alcohol Giants Intensify Capitol Hill Push on Hemp THC Drinks
WASHINGTON – Major players in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors disclosed a sharp increase in federal lobbying during the third quarter of 2025, zeroing in on regulations for hemp-derived THC beverages that some executives ...
Pre-Rolls Claim Top Spot in Canadian Cannabis Sales, Signal Shift Across the US
LOS ANGELES – Pre-rolled Cannabis joints have quietly moved ahead of loose flower to become the leading product in Canada's $5.8 billion 2024 legal market, a milestone that underscores a broader turn toward convenience in ...
LinkedIn Research Study: People Don’t Trust What You Say — They Trust What Others Say About You
LOS ANGELES- According to LinkedIn’s 2025 B2B Marketing Benchmark, video is now the #1 driver of trust — outperforming every other content format for credibility and conversion. The study shows that brands using video and ...
ANALYSIS : The Looming End of Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
LOS ANGELES- July 21, 2025 The hemp-derived THC loophole may be living on borrowed time. Over the past year, the unregulated market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—most notably delta-8 and delta-10 THC—has come under increasing legal ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania lawmakers today announced the introduction of two parallel bipartisan bills aimed at legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis. The effort builds on mounting momentum amid state budget pressures and growing public support. In the ...
Supply Bottlenecks Stall Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Launch
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota's adult-use Cannabis sector kicked off with fanfare, but operators on the ground report bare shelves and mounting bills as wholesale supplies fail to keep pace with licensed retail outlets. The Office of ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader access to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, during a panel discussion following a screening of documentary clips on Thursday night. ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
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 ...
Elixinol Expands Product Line With First CBD Pet Collection
WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Elixinol, a hemp-derived CBD brand and industry veteran, introduced its first line of pet products. The new collection is specifically formulated for dogs and includes a bacon-flavored tincture and two functionally focused ...
First Hemp Producer to Certify in Cannabis Authenticity and Purity Standard
GUELPH, ON - As the global CBD and Cannabis market continues to try and raise the bar on consistency, quality, and efficacy, Purity-IQ is proud to announced its partnership with Blue Sky Hemp Ventures; the ...
Greenlight Distribution hires Erik Elder as new Director of Sales
DENVER - Greenlight Distribution, a seller of products and a direct lender to U.S. commercial cannabis cultivators, announced it hired Erik Elder as its new Director of Sales. Elder is an 18-year veteran of the ...
Canadian Multinational Globe-Cann Expands its Operations to South Africa
DURBAN, South Africa - Canadian company Globe-Cann Inc. (Globe-Cann) announced the inauguration of a new point of presence in the Durban Region in South Africa. With multiple business relationships in Colombia, Thailand and Mexico, Globe-Cann ...
Pure Jamaican, Through Its Gi Life Farm in Jamaica, Announced a Donation of 10,000 Premium Cannabis Seeds to the Country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent And the Grenadines - The Pure Jamaican group of companies announced the donation of 10,000 premium, feminized cannabis seeds to the CARICOM member state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The ...
SKYMINT Acquires 3Fifteen Cannabis and Completes Concurrent $78 Million Financing From SunStream Bancorp and Merida Capital
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - SKYMINT, a vertically integrated cannabis company, announced the acquisition of 3Fifteen Cannabis, the closing of its concurrent $70 million Senior Secured Term Loan from Tropics LP, an affiliate of SunStream Bancorp ...
