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Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators entered 2026 riding a wave of ...
Cannabis Market’s Hidden Scale: New Estimates Point to $90B U.S. Potential
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors' latest Chart of the ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board finalized amendments to its packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, marking a significant step in refining the state's adult-use Cannabis market. The changes aim to ...
Planet 13 Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a multistate Cannabis operator with flagship operations in Nevada and Florida, disclosed a $44 million net loss for the third quarter, reflecting the toll of compressed prices, softening ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. disclosed third-quarter 2025 earnings that showed a marked slowdown in sales and profitability, chalked up to deliberate shifts in its labor strategy. The company posted revenue of $38.4 ...
LinkedIn Research Study: People Don’t Trust What You Say — They Trust What Others Say About You
LOS ANGELES- According to LinkedIn’s 2025 B2B Marketing Benchmark, video is now the #1 driver of trust — outperforming every other content format for credibility and conversion. The study shows that brands using video and ...
What’s Changing Now for Cannabis Operators: Lessons from Anaheim’s IgniteIt 2025
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry has always been about resilience, reinvention, and relentless adaptation. At this year’s IgniteIt Market Spotlight: California (formerly the Benzinga Cannabis Conference) in Anaheim, that message was louder than ever. The ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.2B Since Recreational Launch
COLUMBUS – State records show Ohio's Cannabis sector has recorded more than $1.2 billion in combined medical and adult-use sales since recreational dispensaries opened in August 2024, a mark that underscores consistent buyer turnout in ...
Global Cannabis Market Tightens Amid Surging Demand and Supply Snags
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports jumped more than 400% in H1 2025, pushing the European market into a period of rapid expansion and testing the limits of international supply chains. That surge has ...
Flower by Edie Parker Teams Up with Verano for Florida Cannabis Debut, Spotlights Rapper JT in Promo Campaign
MIAMI – Flower by Edie Parker, a female-founded, premium Cannabis brand known for its vibrant designs, has struck an exclusive deal with Verano Holdings Corp. to roll out its products across the Sunshine State's medical ...
AbbVie Reveals $900M Upfront Payment in Psychedelic Deal, Signaling Strong Bet on Bretisilocin
CHICAGO – AbbVie Inc. disclosed in a recent securities filing that it handed over $900 million in cash at the outset of its acquisition of bretisilocin, the experimental psychedelic compound acquired from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals aimed ...
Rubicon Organics Secures $4M Financing for Facility Upgrades
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. closed a $4 million credit package with Community Savings Credit Union to finance upgrades at its production sites. The deal breaks down into a $3 million term loan carrying ...
Week’s In Review: California Permits Lounges; Los Angeles County Targets Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries with “Deplatforming” Motion; California Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products Amid Regulatory Concerns; California’s New Hemp Regulations Raise Concerns for Industry and Consumers
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: South Carolina AG Confirms Legality of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages; COMPASS Pathways Receives Analyst Ratings; Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis.
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Green Thumb Secures $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility; FDA Consideration of Psilocybin Therapy Could Impact Millions of Depression Patients; Cannabis Sector Volatility Deepens After DEA Rescheduling Delay
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Reach Over $44 Million in First Month; DEA Reclassification of Cannabis Raises Regulatory Questions for States; Michigan Cannabis Prices Reach Historic Lows Amid Market Oversupply
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Curaleaf Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024; DEA’s Postponement of Cannabis Rescheduling Raises Uncertainty for Industry; Pakistan Enters Global Hemp Market with Plans for 2025 Cultivation
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: TerrAscend Corp. Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program; Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA Therapy for PTSD as FDA Decision Looms; Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Ascend Wellness Expands Recreational Cannabis Sales in Ohio
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a cannabis operator, announced the expansion of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio to its fifth dispensary in Carroll. The move comes after the company successfully transitioned four other locations—Cincinnati, ...
Maine Regulators Reject Plan to Report High Electricity Usage to Law Enforcement
LOS ANGELES- Maine's Public Utilities Commission has rejected a proposal that would have allowed electric utilities to report high electricity usage to law enforcement as a possible indicator of illegal cannabis cultivation. The measure, proposed ...
California Seizes Over $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis Since January
LOS ANGELES- The Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) announced this month that it has seized over $120 million worth of illegal cannabis since the beginning of 2024. The task force’s operations also led ...
Industrial Hemp Market Forecasted to Grow by $13.90 Billion by 2028
LOS ANGELES- The industrial hemp market is projected to grow by USD 13.90 billion between 2023 and 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.25%. The expansion is largely driven by increasing demand ...
SNDL to Acquire Remaining Nova Cannabis Shares for $40 Million
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. has announced plans to acquire the remaining 34.8% of Nova Cannabis Inc. shares that it does not already own in a deal valued at approximately C$40 million. The transaction will consolidate ...
Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a major multi-state cannabis operator, has announced agreements to acquire the Arizona and Virginia operations of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. The $105 million deal positions Verano to enter the ...
Ohio Dispensaries Generate $11.5 Million in First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- Ohio’s newly launched adult-use cannabis market saw a strong start, generating over $11.5 million in sales during its first five days, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). The ...
MindMed Reports Q2 2024 Financials, Advances Clinical Programs
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. a clinical biopharmaceutical company focusing on treatments for brain health disorders, released its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company also provided updates on its ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. a licensed producer specializing in organic and premium cannabis, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported record net revenue of CAD 12.1 ...
Filament Health Reports Q2 2024 Results
LOS ANGELES- Filament Health Corp, a clinical psychedelic drug development company, has released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company highlighted its progress in advancing drug candidates targeting substance ...
Dispensary vs. Experience: Retail Models Disrupting the Cannabis Consumer Journey
LOS ANGELES — Cannabis retail is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional dispensary models to offer more immersive and meaningful customer experiences, represented in the rising introduction of consumption lounges. Companies like NorCal's Urbana ...
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time
LOS ANGELES- North Dakota voters will have another opportunity to legalize adult-use cannabis this November after Secretary of State Michael Howe announced on August 12 that the necessary signatures had been validated for the measure ...
Tilray Expands U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Four Molson Coors Craft Breweries
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands has announced the acquisition of four craft breweries from Molson Coors, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. operations. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquired breweries ...
Optimi Health and Psyence Biomedical Sign LOI for Psilocybin Supply Agreement
LOS ANGELES- Optimi Health, a GMP-approved and Health Canada-licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Psyence Biomedical Ltd. . This partnership positions Optimi as the exclusive supplier of ...
Emerald Cup Unites with Local Oakland Dispensary Lounge Urbana for 20th Anniversary Celebrating Legacy and Community
OAKLAND — As the Emerald Cup marks its 20th anniversary this year, the event continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. Often hailed as the "Academy Awards of Cannabis," the Emerald Cup is ...
Silo Pharma Collaborates with WuXi AppTec for Preclinical MS Research
Silo Pharma Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, has entered into a collaboration with WuXi AppTec to conduct preclinical research on a novel peptide, SPU-16, aimed at treating multiple sclerosis (MS). This partnership focuses on assessing the ...
MariMed Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Revenue Growth Amid Margin Pressures
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc., a Massachusetts-based multistate cannabis operator, reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, revealing strong revenue growth alongside increased expenses and margin pressures as the company continues to expand ...
Award-Winning Cannabis Farm Tikun Olam’s Secret to Exceptional Cannabis Yields
LOS ANGELES — An international award-winning cannabis company backed by 15 years of clinical research, Tikun Olam, knows a thing or two about growing world-class crops. They also know that optimizing their facility protocols can ...
Experts Advocate for Rescheduling Psilocybin to Unlock Mental Health and Economic Benefits
LOS ANGELES- A group of academics from The University of Manchester, supported by Policy@Manchester, has submitted evidence advocating for the rescheduling of psilocybin under the UK's drug laws. The submission, authored by Professor Jo Neill, ...
