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Tilray Acquires HelloMD to Build Out Canadian Medical Cannabis Network
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire ...
Cross-Border Deals Now Define Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES – The global Cannabis industry has entered a ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Highly Capitalized Network-HCN tracked meaningful steps in ...
Why Metabolic Dysfunction May Be the Next Frontier for Cannabinoid Medicine
NEW YORK- Metabolism is the system that determines how the body produces, distributes, and uses energy, and it sits at the center of modern chronic disease. While it is often reduced to a discussion of ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. released its first-quarter results, showcasing the ongoing efforts of one of the largest MSOs to strengthen operations across its footprint while preparing for potential changes at the federal level. With ...
Cronos Group Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. posted record net revenue and gross profit for the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher sales volumes, a favorable product mix, and gains in key markets. The Cannabis company ...
Trump Fast Tracks Psychedelic Research
WASHINGTON D.C- President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to accelerate psychedelic research and expand patient access across the United States—marking one of the most significant federal policy shifts the sector has seen ...
Decibel Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
CALGARY – Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. posted audited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, showing overall revenue growth driven largely by its international operations. Net revenue for the year ...
Five Years After Legalization, Virginia Still Isn’t Ready—But It’s Getting Closer
Virginia’s Cannabis market has been “legal” on paper for years. In practice, it’s been stuck in neutral—possession allowed, but no regulated retail system to match it. That may finally be shifting. The latest move out ...
Tilray Acquires Lyphe Group, Expands UK Medical Cannabis Reach
LONDON – Tilray Brands Inc. has acquired the Lyphe Group, a British operator of online medical Cannabis clinics and a digital pharmacy platform. The deal adds a network that has treated more than 16,000 patients ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. reported its strongest financial quarter since inception, showing marked operational progress and turning what had been a loss position a year ago into meaningful profitability, all without adding a single ...
GTI Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting steady performance in a market still marked by price competition and variable demand. The multistate Cannabis operator posted steady revenue growth, alongside ...
Target Expands Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales Area
NEW YORK – Target is broadening its reach in the hemp-derived THC beverage category, adding the products to more than 300 stores across Florida, Texas and parts of Illinois. The mass retailer confirmed the move ...
Growing Craft with Scott Vasterling: A Fresh Perspective on Sungrown Cannabis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES — A fresh voice is breaking into the cannabis media space, and it's set to change the way we think about craft cannabis forever. The highly anticipated debut of "Growing ...
Planet 13 Grants Restricted Stock Units to Leadership and Staff
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis company, has allocated 13,776,345 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to its officers, directors, and employees. The distribution, executed on March 31, 2025, aligns with the ...
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, ...
The History of Sungrown Cannabis in California
LOS ANGELES - California's connection to cannabis resembles a fabulous legend that blends the state's lush landscapes with the determination of its people. Sungrown cannabis, cultivated under the open sky and fueled by the full ...
Texas Senate Advances Legislation to Ban THC Products
LOS ANGELES- The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a measure aimed at prohibiting the sale of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component found in cannabis. The bill, authored by Senator ...
U.S. Cannabis Companies Face EBITDA Declines Amid Margin Pressures But Growth Expected in 2026
NEW YORK- As of April 1, 2025, most major publicly traded U.S. cannabis companies have released their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. An analysis by Viridian Capital Advisors reveals that eight out ...
Trump Administration Attributes D.C. Disorder to Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful," establishing the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. This initiative aims to address public safety and ...
Florida Appeals Court Reduces Drug-Trafficking Conviction to Possession
LOS ANGELES- A Florida appeals court has overturned a drug-trafficking conviction, reducing it to a possession charge due to the inability to distinguish between illegal cannabis and legal hemp. The Second District Court of Appeal ...
Psilocybin Law Reforms Gain Momentum Across the United States
LOS ANGELES- Efforts to reform psilocybin laws are accelerating nationwide, with several states making significant strides toward decriminalization or legalization of the psychoactive compound found in "magic mushrooms." In Colorado, voters approved Proposition 122 in ...
HYTN Innovations Secures Cannabis Supply Agreements for German Market
LOS ANGELES- HYTN Innovations Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in cannabis-derived products, has entered into strategic supply agreements and completed vendor qualifications with two cannabis cultivators, securing a minimum of 4,000 kilograms of cannabis for ...
MediPharm Labs Reports 27% Annual Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- MediPharm Labs Corp., a pharmaceutical company specializing in precision-based cannabinoids, has announced a 27% increase in annual net revenue for 2024, reaching $42 million. This growth is primarily attributed to a significant rise ...
New Hampshire Governor Maintains Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu continues to oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis, even as the state's House of Representatives advances related legislation. In February 2025, the House passed House Bill 360, which ...
Gold Flora Corporation Files for Voluntary Receivership
COSTA MESA, Calif. , March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM), a cannabis company with subsidiaries operating across California, today announced that it filed for a voluntary receivership pursuant under ...
Federal Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reach Record Low
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Sentencing Commission's 2024 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics reveals a continued decline in federal cannabis trafficking cases. In 2024, fewer than 500 individuals were charged, marking a significant decrease from nearly ...
Blueberries Medical Corp. Secures C$1.05 Million in Private Placemen
LOS ANGELES- Blueberries Medical Corp, a Latin American producer of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products, has announced a non-brokered private placement, raising approximately C$1.05 million (US$740,000). The financing involved the sale of 96,064,935 common shares ...
Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Retail Market and Assault-Style Weapons Ban
LOS ANGELES- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed legislation aimed at establishing a regulated cannabis retail market and implementing a ban on assault-style weapons. These decisions are part of a series of 157 vetoes issued ...
Australian MP Proposes Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES- An Australian Member of Parliament has introduced a proposal to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of cannabis, a move that has sparked significant discussion regarding the country's drug policies and their economic ...
Entourage Health Expands Senior Secured Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES- Entourage Health Corp., a Canadian producer and distributor of cannabis products, has amended its senior secured credit facility. The amendment increases the subordinated credit facility by approximately $3 million, with the funds advanced ...
Tariffs on Chinese Imports Impact U.S. Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. cannabis industry is experiencing significant effects due to increased tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly in the vaporizer sector. As of February 4, 2025, the United States imposed an additional 10% tariff ...
iAnthus Capital Holdings Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc, a company engaged in regulated cannabis operations across the United States, has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. Annual Financial ...
The Cannabist Company Expands ‘dreamt’ Brand to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. has announced the introduction of its sleep-focused cannabis brand, 'dreamt,' into the Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia markets. This expansion aligns with Sleep Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance ...
GreenWave Advisors Urges Elected Officials to “Put American Cannabis First”
NEW YORK – In 1996, Medical Marijuana was legalized in California during the Clinton Administration. Since the “Colorado Experiment” in 2014, when the nation’s first recreational use market was implemented, the Federal Government has maintained ...
