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Starting a Cannabis Business: The Real-World Founder Guide for an Industry That Gives You ZERO Margin for Error
LOS ANGELES - Starting any business is hard. Starting a ...
Cronos Targets Europe Through Dutch Cannabis Leader Acquisition
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has agreed to buy CanAdelaar ...
Craft Cannabis Market Projects Steady Climb to $12.3B by 2031
LOS ANGELES – Small-scale producers in the Cannabis industry are ...
THC Levels Vary Across Plant Layers, Study Reveals
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – A landmark study published in Scientific Reports by researchers from Pure Sunfarms Corporation has provided the first in-depth analysis of total THC variability in greenhouse-cultivated Cannabis. The research tackles a critical ...
Cannabis Earnings Outlook Dims as Q2 2025 Looms, Latest Analysis
LOS ANGELES – As the Cannabis industry braces for Q2 2025 earnings releases in early August, a sobering picture emerges from Viridian Capital Advisors’ Chart of the Week. Ten of twelve tracked companies are projected ...
Cash, Crime, and Cannabis: Attorneys General Push Congress on SAFER Banking Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–In a rare show of bipartisan unity, attorneys general from 32 states and U.S. territories issued a pointed appeal to Congress on Thursday: pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025 — and finally bring ...
Cannabis Testing Market Projected to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- The global cannabis testing market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates indicating an increase from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $2.33 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
SNDL to Acquire 32 Cannabis Retail Stores from 1CM Inc.
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire 32 cannabis retail stores from 1CM Inc. for CAD 32.2 million in cash. The stores operate under the Cost Cannabis and T Cannabis banners ...
Dutch Cannabis Growers Support Expansion of State-Regulated Sales Experiment
LOS ANGELES- The Netherlands has initiated an expansion of its state-regulated cannabis sales experiment, involving approximately 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities, including cities such as Breda, Arnhem, and Maastricht. This initiative permits these establishments to ...
Proposed New York Cannabis Legislation May Introduce Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES- New York State legislators are considering a bill that could modify existing restrictions on intoxicating hemp products, potentially impacting the state's legal cannabis market. The proposed legislation aims to ease limitations on certain ...
Texas Governor Backs Regulation Over Ban in Hemp THC Showdown
DALLAS —Texas Governor Greg Abbott has drawn a firm line in the sand when it comes to the future of the hemp industry in the Lone Star State. In a public statement on July 22, ...
Single Psilocybin Dose Shows Promise in Easing OCD Symptoms, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES – In a pioneering study, researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and Imperial College have uncovered the potential of psilocybin to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Published in Comprehensive Psychiatry on July ...
Glass House Raid Sparks Industry Fears and Rival Tensions
LOS ANGELES – Highly Capitalized Network-HCN is closely monitoring the unfolding developments following the July 10, 2025, when federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stormed Glass House ...
Pet Releaf Hires Christopher Brooks, DVM As Vice President Of Pet Releaf Professional Sales
DENVER–Pet Releaf, a CBD hemp health brand for pets, announced that Christopher Brooks, DVM has joined the company as Vice President of Pet Releaf Professional Sales effective immediately. In this newly created role, Dr. ...
Cardiol Therapeutics to Commence Trading on NASDAQ Under the Symbol “CRDL”
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO–Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative anti-inflammatory therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, announced today that it has received final approval from The Nasdaq Capital Market LLC ...
Khiron Publishes Inaugural 2020 ESG Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Continued Market Leadership
TORONTO– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF)(Frankfurt: A2JMZC), an integrated medical cannabis producer with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, ...
The 357 Company Launches 357 Kerbsyde Last Mile Delivery
NASHVILLE–The 357 Company (357), a global transportation specialist, is launching 357 Kerbsyde, a last-mile Direct-to-Consumer(D2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) delivery service to ship high-value products, sensitive, tightly regulated or short-deadline products. Typical shipments include: time-sensitive/just-in-time delivery of raw materials and ...
Poseidon Announces ”GreenShoots Pitch Forum,” a Virtual Cannabis Pitch Forum
LOS ANGELES–Poseidon, a venture capital firm in the cannabis industry with $200M in assets under management, today announced plans to host Poseidon GreenShoots™ Pitch Forum, a 90-minute virtual cannabis pitch forum to connect top-performing companies with accredited investors, ...
How Are Cannabis Businesses Getting Funded in New York State? Part 1 — Overview
NEW YORK– The cannabis industry is evolving all over the world. Our deep dive into the North American cannabis market begins with an examination of New York State, which is now counted among the members ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, B.C.-- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of Rise Dispensaries, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June ...
GW Pharma Receives Approval for Epidoylex (CBD) from the U.K. Government for the Treatment of Seizures Called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
LONDON–GW Pharmaceuticals, involved in discovering, developing and delivering regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines and now part of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), today announces that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved ...
Emack & Bolio’s & MariMed Create New Brand of Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream
NORWOOD, Mass.,– MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on health and wellness, today announced a joint collaboration with the legendary Boston ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s®. MariMed and the ice ...
RIV Capital Announces US$150 Million Strategic Investment by The Hawthorne Collective, a Subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
TORONTO- RIV Capital Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), an acquisition and investment company specializing in cannabis, has entered into definitive agreements with The Hawthorne Collective, a newly-formed cannabis-focused subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: ...
Canopy Growth Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announces its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2022 ended June 30, 2021. All financial information in this press release is reported ...
Change Over at the New York Governor’s Mansion: What Does it Mean for Cannabis?
On August 10, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to step down as governor, effective August 24, 2021. On that day, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will step into the governorship. What will ...
Yooma Wellness Inc. Dual-Lists on the U.K.’s AQSE Growth Market
TORONTO, Yooma Wellness Inc. (CSE: YOOM), a global vertically integrated wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of CBD and wellness brands, is pleased to announce its common shares began trading on the Aquis ...
Pantry Food Co. Blends Functional Mushrooms, Adaptogens and Cannabis in NEW Good Day and Nite Bites
LOS ANGELES–Pantry Food Co., a functional cannabis-infused food brand created with wellness top of mind, has introduced new Superfood Bites. The new Good Day Bites and Nite Bites boldly blend nutrition and cannabis, harnessing the benefits of CBD, CBN, THC ...
Surfside Raises $4 Million for its Cannabis Data Activation Platform
NEW YORK -- Surfside, marketing platform turning first party customer data into personalized marketing for the cannabis industry, today announced it has raised $4 million in Seed funding. Casa Verde led the round and Karan Wadhera, the firm's ...
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
PHOENIX -- Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF), a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2021. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars ...
AWH Announces Q2 2021 Financial Results
NEW YORK, - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today reported its financial results for Q2 2021, which ended June 30, 2021. ...
The Parent Company Takes First Steps For US Stock Market Listing
SAN JOSE–The Parent Company/ TPCO (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to register the Company's common shares and ...
Tryp Therapeutics Partners with Calvert Labs to Conduct Exploratory Studies for Proprietary Psilocybin Formulations
SAN DIEGO Tryp Therapeutics (CSE:TRYP; OTCQB:TRYPF), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs through accelerated regulatory pathways, announced today an agreement with Calvert Labs to design and execute ...
Cannabis-Oriented SPAC Choice Consolidation Upgrades To OTCQX Best Market
Choice Consolidation Corp. (NEO: CDXX) (OTCQX:CDXXF), a cannabis-focused special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. The New York company upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink market and began trading on Monday under the ...
Greenlane Holdings Announces $32 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
BOCA RATON–Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN), a global house of brands and one of the largest sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements ...
4Front Ventures Corp. Closes on the First Phase of an Up to 558K Sq. Ft. Cultivation and Production Facility in Illinois
PHOENIX, - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced the first closing of a multiphase expansion project to build an up to 558,000 sq. ft. cultivation and ...
Leafly To Go Public Through Business Combination With Merida Merger
SEATTLE and NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2021-- Leafly Holdings Inc., the online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, and Merida Merger Corp. I (NASDAQ: MCMJ) , a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by ...
Akerna Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2021
DENVER–Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software technology provider and developer in the cannabis industry, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. "Our second quarter results continued the momentum in ...
