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Glass House Brands Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – In a sector still adjusting to ongoing ...
Czech Republic Approves Psilocybin Therapy Guidelines for 2026
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has taken a measured step ...
MSOS ETF Rally Hints at Bigger Gains Ahead, Zuanic Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from equity research firm ...
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 ...
Mississippi Dispensary Owner Challenges State’s Medical Cannabis Advertising Ban in Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES- In March 2025, Clarence Cocroft, owner of Tru Source Medical Cannabis in Olive Branch, Mississippi, petitioned the United States Supreme Court to review the state's prohibition on advertising for medical cannabis businesses. This ...
IM Cannabis Corp Reports Significant Growth in German Market
LOS ANGELES- IM Cannabis Corp has reported a 25% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching €13.3 million, compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth is largely attributed ...
Cannabis Extract Shows Potential in Reducing Neuroinflammation After Spinal Cord Injury
LOS ANGELES- A recent study published in the journal Neuroscience indicates that a cannabis extract containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce neuroinflammation and improve motor function following spinal cord injury. ...
Brazil’s Cannabis Industry Advances Amid Legal and Research Developments
LOS ANGELES- Brazil is witnessing significant progress in its cannabis industry, marked by legal reforms and dedicated research initiatives. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has authorized the importation, manufacturing, and sale of cannabis-based medicines, ...
Turkish Parliament Legalizes Medical Cannabis Sales
ANKARA – In a pivotal decision, the Turkish Parliament has passed a groundbreaking law establishing the controlled sale of low-THC medical cannabis products in licensed pharmacies, representing a transformative shift in the nation's healthcare system. ...
ANALYSIS: Germany’s Dual Medical Cannabis Market: A Tale of Two Systems
BERLIN- Since legalizing medical cannabis in 2017, Germany has built one of Europe’s most advanced frameworks for patient access. But today, two distinct markets dominate the scene: the slower-growing, regulated reimbursed segment and the dynamic, ...
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 ...
Danes Extend Cannabis Pilot And Make Permanent Medical Cannabis Licences
COPENHAGEN–The Danish Parliament, on Monday, made the decision to extend the Pilot Programme for prescription of medical cannabis by another 4 years. They also agreed to make Danish cultivation and production of medical cannabis permanent ...
HempFusion to Acquire CBD Topicals Maker Sagely Naturals for $25 Million
DENVER–HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX:CBD.U) (US:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO), a health and wellness Company offering probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% interest in Sagely Enterprises, Inc., a leader ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Shayda Torabi: Cannabis Industry Personalities
Shayda Torabi has been voted best Texas Hemp Educator, Advocate, and Influencer, and she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and ...
Hemp Seed Breeders Need Academic Research to Solve Total THC Problem
LONGMONT, Colo.,– Hemp seed breeders must collaborate with academic-run, varietal trials to tackle hemp's total THC problem and move the industry forward, says Matt Haddad, CEO of Trilogene Seeds, a hemp seed breeder. "Ninety-five percent of ...
ArthroCBD Shares Study’s Findings for Arthritis Awareness Month
BOULDER–Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the CDC. That's over 54 million men and women. There are common misconceptions around ...
4Front Ventures Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
PHOENIX –4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 ("Q1 2021") Financial ...
GrowGeneration Acquires The Harvest Company, Expands Footprint in California’s Emerald Triangle
DENVER–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of The Harvest Company, a northern California-based hydroponic supply center and cultivation design innovator with stores in Redding ...
WEEDCon Cup Awards Best Cannabis Products for 2021
LOS ANGELES–On Friday May 21st, the 6th WEEDCon Cup awards took place in Los Angeles, CA awarding for excellence in cannabis products for Best Flower, Concentrate, Extract, Edible, Beverage, Tincture, Topical, Best Product and Best Dispensary. The WEEDCon ...
The European Patent Office Grants Cannabics Patent For Personalized Medicine Drug Discovery Technology
TEL AVIV–Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a developer of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today that the company's patent titled: "System and Method for High Throughput Screening of Cancer Cells" has been granted by the European Patent Office. ...
Humble Introduces CBD Product Line Designed For An Active Lifestyle
THOUSAND OAKS– Humble Specialty Products, LLC, the company behind Humble Hemp Wraps, announced its newest hemp-derived product line. Created with life enthusiasts in mind, Humble CBD products are designed to serve as everyday essentials for the ...
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 ...
