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Tilray Brands Reports Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. swung to a profit ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a ...
Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. has announced operating expense savings of $8.7 million for the fiscal year 2024, aligning with its previously stated target range of $5 million to $10 million. These savings were primarily ...
Minnesota Considers Allowing Liquor Wholesalers to Distribute Low-Potency Hemp Edibles
LOS ANGELES -A bipartisan bill introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives seeks to permit licensed liquor wholesalers to distribute low-potency hemp edibles. Sponsored by Representatives Zack Stephenson (D) and Nolan West (R), House File ...
New Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Highly Cost-Effective Treatment for PTSD
LOS ANGELES-A recent study highlights the affordability and effectiveness of medical cannabis as a treatment for individuals with moderate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conducted by researchers at Leafwell, the study suggests that medical cannabis could ...
Senate Farm Bill Draft Proposes Redefinition of Hemp
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released a draft of the 2024 Farm Bill, introducing significant changes to the federal definition of hemp. The proposed legislation aims to address concerns over intoxicating hemp-derived ...
California Cannabis Dispensaries Face New Tax Payment Rules
LOS ANGELES- In November 2024, numerous licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Los Angeles area received notices from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) indicating a shift in their tax payment schedules from ...
Willow Biosciences Reports Q3 2024
LOS ANGELES- Willow Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology firm specializing in the industrial production of functional ingredients, has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved record revenue of $1.7 million ...
UK Explores Raising THC Limits for Industrial Hemp to Boost Farming Prospects
LOS ANGELES- The United Kingdom is evaluating a proposal to increase the permissible tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in industrial hemp from 0.2% to 0.3%, aligning with standards in the European Union and the United States. This ...
Cannara Biotech Extends BMO Credit Facility and Convertible Debenture to Strengthen Financial Position
LOS ANGELES- Cannara Biotech Inc. has announced the extension and amendment of its existing credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and a convertible debenture with Olymbec Investments Inc. These strategic financial adjustments aim ...
NYC Sheriff Files Lawsuit Against Home Contractors Over Alleged Permit Violations
LOS ANGELES- New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, known for his enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, has initiated a $350,000 lawsuit against home contractors for allegedly failing to secure necessary permits during renovations of ...
Sà Wea: Pioneering African Heritage and E-Commerce Innovation in the Luxury Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES — In the cannabis industry, often lacking cultural diversity and unique storytelling, Sà Wea Luxury Inc. stands out as the first luxury cannabis lifestyle brand to integrate African heritage into its identity. Founded ...
TerrAscend Opens Largest Apothecarium on the East Coast
NEW YORK and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced the grand opening of its second New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary. The 6,500 square foot dispensary, located at 1865 ...
Global Widget CBD Gummies Launch Line Of Immune Support Gummies
TAMPA–Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs® and Nature's Script™, announced the launch of a health and wellness line of gummies called Defense Boost™ that uses natural ingredients such as elderberry and apple ...
Skittles Sues THC-Infused Zkittlez For Trademark Infringement
CHICAGO– Mars, the owner of Skittles candies, filed complaints against Terphogz, the maker of THC-infused candy Zkittlez, for trademark infringement. (Image: Skittles, Mars Wrigley Inc) One of the complaints filed in the U.S. District Court ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading CBD E-Commerce Retailer FABCBD
CALGARY, AB–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (OTCQB: HITIF) (FRA: 2LY), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Fab ...
New Research Finds Rise of Frequent Cannabis Vaping Among U.S. High School Seniors
NEW YORK–Frequent cannabis vaping, defined as vaping at least 10 times a month, more than doubled among high school seniors in the United States between 2018 and 2019, according to new research from NYU Grossman ...
Legendary Washington Brand Sitka Hash House Launches in California
LOS ANGELES – Sitka Hash House, the legendary Hashish brand founded in 2012, today announced their California launch and the roll-out of exotic, handmade hashish-based products curated for today’s cannabis consumer. Crafted in the Lebanese-Style ...
Entheon Biomedical Uplists on OTCQB Venture Market
VANCOUVER, B.C.– Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE: ENBI) (OTCQB: ENTBF) (FSE: "1XU1"), a biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelic medicines to treat addiction, announces it has been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market effective ...
GreenGro Technologies Announce Plans To Uplist to OTCQB Market
ANAHEIM–GreenGro Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GRNH), a provider of eco-friendly green technologies for the industrial hemp and cannabis industries, today announced that it has initiated its plan to upgrade its position in the public markets ...
New Study Finds People Turned to Cannabis During the Pandemic to Feel Happier
DENVER–Did the stressors of COVID-19 drive more Americans to use medical cannabis as an alternative tool for managing their mental health? A new national study exploring this question found a positive correlation between national demand ...
New Consumer Poll Reveals Sustained Surge in Cannabis Delivery Over A Year into Pandemic
LOS ANGELES– Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand that caters to cannabis consumers statewide in California, released its third consumer trend poll conducted during the pandemic, revealing a lasting change ...
BREAKING: Sundial Growers Acquires Inner Spirit Holdings & Spiritleaf Retail Cannabis Network
CALGARY, A.B.–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) and Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. (CSE: ISH) (OTCQB: INSHF) announced they've entered into an agreement in which Sundial will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ...
Gold Flora Releases Newly Developed Limited Edition Strain in California
COSTA MESA, Calif.,–Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated cannabis company in California, announced it is releasing a newly developed, limited edition strain, Lion's Cake. This balanced hybrid strain is a proprietary cross that combines Zkittlez Cake, Lava Cake, and ...
Ascend Wellness Shares Surges 22% On Canadian Stock Market IPO
TORONTO– Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) Inc surged about 22% in its Canadian stock market debut on Tuesday to fetch a market value of $1.6 billion, as the green rush gains momentum following a sustained surge ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Charlie Weiss: Cannabis Industry Personalities
CHARLIE WEISS is a Sales and Marketing Director in the successful California cannabis industry. He came to cannabis in 2018 from a successful, twenty-year career in the alcoholic-beverages category. After doing it all, supplier, distributor, ...
East Coast CommCan Announces Partnership With West-Coast Based Cookies
MILLIS, Mass., – CommCan - The Commonwealth Cannabis Co. announced a partnership with Cookies, the iconic and market leading Cannabis Brand. CommCan will become the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution partner for Cookies throughout the Commonwealth ...
Full Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Market Expected To Remain Dominant for Next Few Years
LOS ANGELES – Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide added momentum to cannabis market growth. Based on product type, cannabis extracts are classified into oils and tinctures. ...
Cansortium Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Financial Results
MIAMI–Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) Company a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent brand, is reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and is providing an ...
Kiaro Reports 230% Increase in Revenue in Fiscal Year 2021
VANCOUVER, BC–Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) today announced its fourth quarter and year end financial results for fiscal year 2021 ended January 31, 2021. All amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars. "Fiscal ...
Tilray-Aphria Officially Complete Joint Merger
TORONTO–Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. say their merger deal has now closed after receiving approval from shareholders of both companies. Tilray shareholders voted April 30 in favour of issuing stock to Aphria’s shareholders, but the ...
Greg Engel Steps Down As CEO of Organigram
Organigram Holdings Inc. announced that CEO George Engel is stepping down effective immediately, with Peter Amirault the board chairman, assuming Mr. Engel's responsibilities immediately. The move comes only a month after the announcement of British ...
How to Get More Out of Your Cannabis by Making Edibles
OAKLAND– Have you ever re-upped on some fire cannabis bud on a Friday only to smoke through the whole batch by Sunday? The whole situation could leave you feeling burned. Why not get more out ...
Tryp Therapeutics Partners with Fluence for Psychotherapy Design
SAN DIEGO –Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) (FSE: 8FW) a pharmaceutical company focused on developing clinical-stage compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs, announced today a master service agreement with Fluence to provide design and ...
Good Supply Expands Product Portfolio With the Introduction of Hash, Wax, and Kief
LEAMINGTON, ON– Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NASDAQ: APHA), a cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today announced that it has entered the concentrates category under the Good Supply brand with the introduction of hash, wax, and kief. ...
Green Bee Botanicals face serum wins 1st place in “Academy Awards of Cannabis”
SAN FRANCISCO – The Emerald Cup is the most important and influential cannabis contest in the world, similar to the Wine Spectator awards for the winemaking industry — the reason Rolling Stone calls it "the Academy ...
Terrabis Dispensary Opens First of Five Locations in Missouri
O'FALLON, Mo.,–The Terrabis dispensary in O'Fallon will open its doors on May 3rd, just shortly after the state of Missouri released medical marijuana sales data showing nearly $30 million since the market first launched in ...
