Consumer Research
Cannabinoids and Fatty Liver Disease: Emerging Research Highlights a Growing Health Challenge for Seniors
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of scientific research is examining how ...
OPINION: The Looming Federal Clampdown on THC Drinks and Hemp-Derived Edibles: What It Means for the Industry
NEW YORK- The quiet addition of a single paragraph in ...
Tilray Executes 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split to Trim Shares and Cut Costs
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. confirmed it will carry ...
Aegis Capital Maintains Buy Rating on atai Life Sciences with $8 Target
LOS ANGELES- Aegis Capital has reaffirmed its Buy rating on atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), maintaining a price target of $8 following the release of positive Phase 2b results for BPL-003, the company’s investigational ...
ICE Raids California Cannabis Farms as Budget Swells and Allegations Mount
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — In a sweeping operation that has stirred legal, political, and cultural tensions across California, federal immigration authorities executed high-profile raids on two cannabis farms operated by Glass House Brands, one of the ...
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
France Advances Medical Cannabis Legalization Framework
LOS ANGELES- France has officially submitted draft regulations to the European Commission, outlining the framework for the production and authorization of medical cannabis. The submission includes: A decree establishing the framework for cannabis-based medicines, integrating ...
New Mexico Advances Medical Psilocybin Legalization Efforts
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate has approved the Medical Psilocybin Act (Senate Bill 219), a bipartisan initiative aimed at establishing a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in ...
Utah Poll Indicates Majority Support for Recreational Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey conducted by Noble Predictive Insights reveals that 52% of registered Utah voters are in favor of a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while 38% oppose it, and ...
Maryland Generates $72 Million in 2024 Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Maryland collected over $72 million in sales tax revenue from recreational cannabis, as reported by state Comptroller Brooke Lierman. The state imposes a 9% sales tax on adult-use cannabis products, aligning ...
Canadian Court Sides with Psychedelic Therapy Advocates in Psilocybin Exemption Case
LOS ANGELES- A Canadian federal court has ordered Health Canada to revisit its denial of psilocybin exemptions for health-care professionals, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving drug policy landscape. The ruling stems from ...
Dallas Halts Enforcement of Voter‑Approved Cannabis Depenalization Charter
LOS ANGELES- Dallas city officials have suspended the enforcement of a charter amendment approved by 67 percent of voters in November, which decriminalized possession of up to four ounces of cannabis and prohibited arrests based solely ...
Würk Integrates DailyPay’s On‑Demand Pay into Payroll Platform
LOS ANGELES- Würk, a provider of payroll, human resources, and compliance software for highly regulated industries—including cannabis and gaming—has integrated DailyPay’s on‑demand pay service into its existing payroll platform. The integration enables Würk’s clients to ...
DEA Announces Intent to License Cannabis Growing Applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C.– After years of delays, stonewalling and procrastination, the US Drug Enforcement Administration has publicly announced its intent to grant cannabis cultivation licenses to a handful of third-party applicants, according to reporting by Norml, a leading ...
Medical Cannabis Approved for Production and Sale in Greece
Athens–The Greek Parliament voted in favor of a bill to legalise the cultivation and sale of medical cannabis. The bill, which was proposed by the main opposition party Syriza, got 158 votes for and 33 ...
10 Cannabis Events Cannabis Investors Must Attend in 2021
OAKLAND–For the booming cannabis space, networking opportunities are crucial for long-term success. Trade shows, conferences, and parties celebrating all things industry are a beloved part of doing business. And while the COVID-19 shifted many events ...
The Arcview Group And Oaksterdam University Partner To Offer Cannabis Investment Workshops
OAKLAND, Calif., – A partnership ‘first,’ The Arcview Group has collaborated with Oaksterdam University (OU) to create a new course titled How to Raise Funds for Your Cannabis Business. Offering an in-depth study of fundraising within the cannabis industry, ...
Nextleaf Awarded U.S. Patent for Method to Increase CBD Concentration in Hemp Biomass
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF), a cannabis extractor, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the Company a patent to a method for refining raw cannabis plant material, ...
Canopy Growth Welcomes Martha Stewart as Official Strategic Advisor
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company announced the appointment of Martha Stewart as the company's official strategic advisor. In this new role, Martha ...
Woven Science Launches Psychedelic Care Platform With $8.5M Seed Financing
NEW YORK–Renewed scientific interest in psychedelic medicine is generating a deeper understanding of the pharmacologic substances and practices that humans have long used for ceremonial, therapeutic and cultural purposes. "We're excited by the potential for ...
Herbarium Hosts The CBX Takeover For The Last Prisoner Project
LOS ANGELES–Herbarium is officially partnering with CBX to fundraise for The Last Prisoner Project and advocate for the decriminalization of cannabis. CBX Takeover, presented by Herbarium and CBX, will be held May 28th, 2021 in ...
BOLD Receives Cannabis Oil Sales License From Health Canada
SASKATOON–BOLD Growth Inc., a licensed producer based in Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it has been granted a license from Health Canada to sell cannabis oil products, effective May 12, 2021. This license will allow ...
Delta 8 THC is a Fun Version of Weed – Ministry of Hemp’s Podcast #61
LOS ANGELES–The Ministry of Hemp's 61st episode saw the host Matt sit down with Jordan Lams, the CEO of Moxie, a Long Beach-based marijuana cultivation and manufacturing company. The duo wanted listeners to know how it feels ...
Prima Closes $9.2 Million Seed Plus Financing
LOS ANGELES–The Uplifters' Prima, PBC a purpose-driven brand focused on science-backed plant therapeutics and cannabinoids, today announced the close of a $9.2 million Seed Plus financing led by leading institutional venture firms Greycroft, H Ventures, Defy, and Lerer ...
Flash Report: Memorial Day Weekend Cannabis Sales Predicted To Reach $238M
DENVER–Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology platform, predicts that Memorial Day weekend will be high grossing for the cannabis retail industry, with approximately $238,000,000 in adult-use and medical ...
Charlotte’s Web Unveils New In-Store Displays As Retail Rebounds
BOULDER–Consumers are finally returning to in-store shopping for their health and wellness needs. Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc., today unveiled two retail innovations: a first-to-market high tech in-store kiosk that doubles as an educational resource for ...
Cannibble Enters Canadian Cannabis Edibles market
ROSH HAA'YIN, Israel–Cannibble FoodTech Ltd an Israeli Foodtech start up, announced that it reached an agreement to develop a new line of CBD infused shakes with one of Canada's leading Cannabis companies. Cannibble will develop ...
Stability Cannabis Close $44 Million Series A Funding Round
OKLAHOMA CITY–Cannabis cultivator and distributor Stability Cannabis has successfully closed a $44 million series A funding round; acquires minority equity position in Missouri cannabis operation. "The accelerating growth and profitable operating profile of Stability Cannabis ...
Panaxia And Leriva Announce Exclusive Cannabis Collaboration In Greece
ATHENS and TEL AVIV–Panaxia Israel (TASE: PNAX), Israel's leading medical cannabis products manufacturer and Leriva Group, one of Greece's leading distributors of medical equipment, medical supplies and health services, announced today, Wednesday May 19, 2021, ...
Cookies and WebberWild Join Forces to Launch Cookies U
HUMBOLDT–Cookies' Social Impact Program, an initiative by international cannabis brand COOKIES dedicated to creating a more equitable and accessible cannabis industry, and WebberWild Impact Foundation "WebberWild," a non-profit organization that funds education and training for persons ...
Greenlane Announce Quarter 1, 2021 Revenues
BOCA RATON–Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN), one of the largest sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter ...
TerrAscend Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
NEW YORK and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today reported financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights (Unless otherwise stated, ...
Leaf Infusions 15,000 Sq. Ft. Cannabis Co-Packing Facility for “White Label Products” in Metro Vancouver
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.–Leaf Infusions has begun the construction process of its 15,000 square foot facility in New Westminster, British Columbia. Leaf Infusions provides 'white-label', that is, turn-key cannabis co-packing solely focused upon formulation, testing, manufacturing, ...
Missouri’s Largest Cannabis Processing Facility Just Completed
ST. LOUIS–MidWest Roots successfully passed its inception inspection and then, upon licensure, will begin production as soon as adequate supplies of raw materials are secured. Midwest Roots has completed the build out of a 65,000 ...
Petalfast Closes $2.8 Million Round Of Funding Led By Merida Capital Holdings
IRVINE, Calif., –Petalfast Inc. today announces the closing of a $2.8 million capital raise in connection with its latest round of Series A funding. Led by Merida Capital Holdings, the funding provides Petalfast with the opportunity to strengthen ...
Minnesota House Passes Adult Use Recreational Cannabis Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn.– For the first time, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill legalizing recreational cannabis. The House voted 72-61 to approve the bill, but that's as far as the bill will get: ...
