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Vireo Growth Initiates Share Consolidation
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc. continues to adjust its capital ...
Curaleaf Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. released its earnings for ...
DOJ Urges SCOTUS to Ban Cannabis Consumers from Owning Guns
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The U.S. Department of Justice is strongly urging ...
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Highly Capitalized Network Launches “Battle of the Brands” — A New Show Redefining Cannabis Marketing Conversations
LOS ANGELES— Highly Capitalized Network (HCN), a leading business and financial media platform for Cannabis, today announced the launch of its newest original series: Battle of the Brands. This new podcast series brings together some ...
Curaleaf Gains Entry to S&P/TSX Composite Index, Today Officially
TORONTO – Today, Curaleaf Holdings Inc. officially joined the S&P/TSX Composite Index, becoming the first U.S.-based Cannabis company to achieve this status. The addition, effective before the market open and following a two-week set period, ...
Malaysia Weighs Cannabis Vaporizer Manufacturing for Export
LOS ANGELES— Malaysia’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to permit the manufacturing of cannabis vaporizer hardware for export, as Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed following a multi-agency review. The proposal centers ...
North Carolina Governor Establishes Cannabis Advisory Council Amid Unregulated THC Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued an executive order forming a 24–30 member North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to develop policy recommendations aimed at regulating cannabis products and formalizing legalization strategies, ...
Cannabis Stocks Decline as Federal Reform Stalls in U.S
LOS ANGELES- U.S. cannabis stocks have declined sharply as investor enthusiasm dampens amid continued delays in federal reform. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF dropped around 48% in 2024, with company shares like Curaleaf, Verano, ...
AYR Wellness Secures Temporary Waiver in Financing Deal
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, has entered into a Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior secured notes . Under this agreement, noteholders temporarily agree ...
Chinese Gangs Exploit Farm Bill Loophole, Fueling Illicit Cannabis Spread Across the States
LOS ANGELES – Chinese criminal syndicates have seized on a flaw in the 2018 Farm Bill to flood American markets with illegal high-THC Cannabis disguised as legal hemp, creating a shadow economy that rivals major ...
Switzerland Advances Draft for Regulated Cannabis Sales with Centralized Online Distribution
BERN – Switzerland has released a draft proposal for legalizing adult-use Cannabis, featuring a tightly controlled system that includes one authorized online retailer alongside licensed brick-and-mortar stores. The plan, now open for public input through ...
GTI Opens Rise Dispensaries in Minnesota, Expanding Access to Adult-Use Cannabis Buyers
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) announced opening its Rise dispensaries across Minnesota, marking a key step in the state's shift to broader access for adult consumers. The move comes two years after lawmakers approved ...
Cannabis Extract Market Size Expected To Reach $28.5 Billion By 2027
PALM BEACH–Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide impetus to cannabis market growth. Growing legalization of cannabis in various countries, preference for cannabis oil and tinctures, and adoption ...
Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. Announces Completion of $125M IPO
TORONTO–Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. (NEO: SPKC.UN.U) announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12,500,000 Class A restricted voting units of the Corporation at an offering price of U.S.$10.00 per Class A Restricted ...
10 Women Cultivators and Business Owners in Cannabis & The Importance of Supporting Them And Others
MIAMI –The world is male dominated and it shouldn’t be. Women are definitely the backbone and magic in every society in every nation. The two highest IQ scores in history belong to women. In 2018, ...
Nova Cannabis Added to the NYSE-Listed Cannabis ETF “THCX”
EDMONTON, AB– Nova Cannabis Inc.(TSXV: NOVC), is pleased to announce today that it has been added to the Cannabis ETF (NYSE: THCX), an exchange traded fund listed on the NYSE Arca. "As a newly listed ...
US Researchers Begin First Clinical Trials Using Cannabis Products as Migraine Treatment
SAN DIEGO – Although there are numerous FDA-approved treatments on the market, experts say many patients are turning to cannabis products containing THC and/or CBD, an ingredient of cannabis that is not psychoactive, to treat ...
Cannabis Jacks Opens 3 New Retail Locations Across Northern Ontario
TORONTO–Cannabis Jacks, Northern Ontario's fastest growing cannabis retail store chain, announced today another 3 new stores have opened in Timmins, North Bay and Val Caron in the city of Greater Sudbury. The stores are located ...
Psychedelics Company, Delic, Completes Acquisition of Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures
VANCOUVER, BC–Delic Holdings Inc. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), a psychedelic wellness platform, is pleased to announce that it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures Ltd., ...
SLANG Worldwide Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
TORONTO– SLANG Worldwide Inc. (CNSX: SLNG) (OTCQB: SLGWF), a cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company with a diversified portfolio of popular brands, today released financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. All ...
Pacific Roots Introduces Wellness and Pleasure Line Products Infused With CBD
WINDERMERE, Fla., –Pacific Roots is launching a new line of finished CBD products. Their new CBD Wellness Line and CBD Pleasure Line were developed as a way to add more unique hemp products for their ...
High Life Farms Announces Exclusive Contract to Manufacture & Distribute Kiva’s Camino Gummies in Michigan
CHESANING, Mich.,–High Life Farms, a privately held, multi-state, vertically-integrated cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, is bringing Kiva's Camino Gummies to Michigan through an exclusive white-label agreement with its long-standing partner, Kiva Confections, one of the country's top leaders in premium, ...
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, ...
