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Cross-Border Deals Now Define Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES – The global Cannabis industry has entered a ...
February Cannabis Haul Tops $9M in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – The regulated Cannabis market in Rhode Island recorded ...
Alcohol Sales Slide as Cannabis Brings in $2.5B for Canada
OTTAWA – Federal and provincial governments in Canada collected ...
Verano Pushes Digital Voting as Postal Strike Disrupts Shareholder Materials
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. is telling investors to submit votes electronically for its special meeting next month, citing delays from Canada's postal workers strike. The company released a statement warning that physical copies of ...
Psilocybin Review Points to Rapid Relief for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – A new systematic review of clinical studies underscores psilocybin's potential to deliver quick and lasting reductions in depressive symptoms, offering a targeted option for patients who see little benefit from standard medications. ...
Vireo Takes 86% Stake in Schwazze’s Convertible Notes in $62M Deal
DENVER – Vireo Growth Inc., a multistate Cannabis operator, has entered into definitive agreements to purchase about 86% of the senior secured convertible notes held by Medicine Man Technologies Inc., which operates as Schwazze, for ...
Atai and Beckley Psytech Report Positive Phase 2b Results for BPL‑003
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech have announced positive topline results from their Phase 2b clinical trial of BPL‑003, an intranasal formulation of mebufotenin benzoate, in patients with treatment‑resistant depression (TRD). The multicenter, ...
iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, a multi-state operator in licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail, announced that its shareholders unanimously approved all items at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2025. The approved resolutions included ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
Oregon Invites Input on Psilocybin Service Center Regulations Through New Advisory Panel
SALEM – State health officials in Oregon are seeking participants for a rules advisory committee that will shape permanent guidelines on the temporary use of licensed Psilocybin Service Centers, as applications close in less than ...
California Enacts Law Requiring Intoxicating Hemp Sales Through Licensed Cannabis Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 into law on Thursday, directing intoxicating hemp-derived products into California's tightly controlled Cannabis distribution system and barring their sale elsewhere. The measure addresses gaps in ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
LOS ANGELES- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
Canadian Cannabis Firm Tilray Acquires Majority of MedMen Debt
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES–Tilray, Inc. (Nasdaq l TSX: TLRY), Tilray and MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), today announced that Tilray has acquired the majority of the outstanding senior secured convertible notes of ...
The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher to Serve as New Chief Executive Officer
SAN JOSE– TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company, today announced that it has appointed Troy Datcher to serve as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept 8th. Datcher's historic ...
Nation’s Largest Event for Black Cannabis Professionals Returns, Kicks Off in New Orleans from November 18-20
NEW ORLEANS–Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Americans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the second annual Black CannaConference & Expo (“Black CannaCon”), the only B2B ...
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Tried Cannabis
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The percentage of U.S. adults who say they have tried cannabis has ticked up to 49%, the highest Gallup has measured to date. More than 50 years ago, just 4% said they ...
Village Farms Enters U.S. CBD Market with $75 Million Acquisition
VANCOUVER, BC–Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) today announced that it has acquired 100% interest of privately-held, Colorado-based CBD-platform Balanced Health Botanicals ("Balanced Health") in a transaction valued at US$75 million, effective today. Balanced Health owns ...
Ex-Army Captain Inspires Service Members to Pursue Entrepreneurship After the Military
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.,–The United States military can only hold on to its' service members for so long before they go in their own directions. Even the most esteemed General Officers need to find a life ...
The Parent Company Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Q2 2021 Financial Highlights Net ...
4Front Ventures Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
PHOENIX, Ariz., -- 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) , a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. All financial information ...
Schwazze Announces Second Quarter Results
DENVER, Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced financial results for its second quarter year ended June 30, 2021. Financial Summary for Q2 2021: Revenues of $30.7 million grew 467% over Q2 2020 and 58.9% over Q1 2021 Gross Margin ...
Glass House Brands Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
LONG BEACH, Calif. and TORONTO -- Glass House Brands Inc. (NEO: GLAS.A.U) (NEO: GLAS.WT.U), avertically integrated cannabis and hemp company in the U.S. today reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2021. ...
Radiant Canna Raises $6M, Targets Multi-State Expansion
SANTA ROSA, Calif.-- Radiant Canna, a provider of cannabis manufacturing, distribution and tech solutions to independent brands, announced today that it closed a $6M Seed Round investment. CEO and Co-Founder Aaron Selverston said in making ...
Ayr Wellness Enters the Cannabis-Infused Beverage Market with Proposed Acquisition of Levia
NEW YORK -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTC: AYRWF), a vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator, has announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire Cultivauna, LLC, the owner of ...
MariMed Reports Second Quarter 2021 Earnings
NORWOOD, Mass.-- MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on health and wellness, today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Q2 2021 Financial Highlights Reported ...
Tikun olam-Cannbit continues to expand its footprint in the pharmaceutical arena
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Tikun-Olam Cannbit (TASE:TKUN) reported the first and exclusive partnership of its kind with Wavelength, an Israeli company that develops, manufactures, and exports active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the pharmaceutical industry, to over 280 pharmaceutical companies ...
RIV Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
TORONTO, "Throughout the first quarter, we remained focused on identifying and evaluating opportunities in the US cannabis market," said Narbé Alexandrian, President and CEO, RIV Capital. "Last week's announcement of a US$150 million investment ...
Decibel Announces Second Quarter Results
CALGARY, AB - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a premium cannabis producer, announces its second quarter financial results for the three month period ending June 30, 2021. The Company ...
Study Explores How Psilocybin Works in The Brain to Dissolve Ego
LOS ANGELES–The psychedelic experience is not for everyone. Tripping with magic mushrooms or LSD is often describe as a dissolution of the self, otherwise known as ego-death, ego-loss, or ego-disintegration. The experience is life-changing for some ...
Groundbreaking Research Shows Fibromyalgia Patients Using CBD to Reduce Chronic Pain
LOS ANGLES-A growing body of research suggests that Cannabidiol (CBD) may help people with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic pain. Studies suggest that CBD may help relieve pain and inflammation, so researchers are ...
A New Kind of Psychedelic Research: Psilocybin and Traumatic Brain Injury
LAS VEGAS–Heroic Hearts Project’s USA and UK branches have invited Imperial College to attend upcoming psychedelic healing retreats to conduct an observational study about the effects of psilocybin on veterans with a history of traumatic ...
Emack & Bolio’s & MariMed Create 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 ...
The Parent Company Extends Retail Footprint Into the Central Valley with DELI by Caliva
SAN JOSE, Calif.,–TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company, announced the opening of its latest DELI by Caliva location in Hanford today. The new store will service the Central Valley in ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop
CALGARY, AB,–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announce the Company has completed the acquisition of DS Distribution Inc., operating as ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Appoints Josh Rosen to Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS–Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Josh Rosen (main picture) to its Board of Directors, bringing ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
MINNEAPOLIS–Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021. "Our second quarter performance was in line ...
Neptune Reports First Quarter Results
LAVAL, QC, Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced its financial and operating results for the ...
