Consumer Research
Cresco Labs Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in Texas
AUSTIN – Cresco Labs Inc. announced that the Texas Department ...
How the Irish Helped Shape — and Continue to Shape — the Modern Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES -For a small island, the Irish have a ...
Women’s History Month: Supporting the Woman Who Supported Me
By Guy Rocourt. LOS ANGELES-March is Women’s History Month, and ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Hit Record $1.5B in 2025
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri's regulated Cannabis market posted its strongest year yet in 2025, with retailers recording approximately $1.5 billion in total sales, according to figures from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. ...
New Hampshire House Advances Bill to Regulate Medical Psilocybin Use
CONCORD – The New Hampshire House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bipartisan measure that would establish a state program allowing supervised therapeutic access to psilocybin for qualifying medical conditions. House Bill 1809, ...
As November Looms, the Intoxicating Hemp Industry Carries On — Calmly, Confidently, and Perhaps Optimistically
NEW YORK - Across the United States, the intoxicating hemp sector is behaving as though November 2026 is just another month on the calendar — not a potential regulatory cliff. That’s when new federal restrictions, ...
Americans Are Open to Learn More About Psychedelics, Ipsos Poll Finds
WASHINGTON – A fresh survey reveals that a majority of Americans express interest in gaining more knowledge about psychedelics as potential tools for mental healthcare, even as public familiarity remains spotty and opinions split along ...
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Voter Measure on Rec Cannabis Legalization
HONOLULU – A group of 15 Hawaii state lawmakers introduced companion bills in the House and Senate, seeking to amend the state constitution and send the question of recreational Cannabis legalization to voters in the ...
Aurora Cannabis Secures EU-Wide Rights for Two Proprietary Strains
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. has won rights from the European Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) for two homegrown strains, Farm Gas and Sourdough. The decision hands the company sole authority to produce and distribute ...
New Jersey Clears Path for $6M Psilocybin Pilot
TRENTON – The New Jersey Legislature gave final approval last week to a measure that sets up a state-backed pilot program for psilocybin therapy, allocating $6 million to explore the compound's role in treating mental ...
Bioxyne Lands Initial Orders for GMP-Compliant Psilocybin Capsules
SYDNEY – Bioxyne Limited, an Australian life sciences and wellness products company, has received its first commercial orders for GMP-manufactured psilocybin capsules through its subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences (BLS). The capsules, branded BLSPSIL25, are intended ...
ANNOUNCING: ‘Future of Cannabis’ with Guy Rocourt Returns With Fresh Conversations on the Next Chapter of Cannabis
The fortnightly series brings a product-first, market-realistic lens to cannabis, covering regulation, capital, quality standards, and what real scale looks like as the industry matures. LOS ANGELES — February 12, 2026 — Highly Capitalized Network ...
Virginia Moves Closer to Cannabis Sales Launch
RICHMOND – Virginia's General Assembly moved forward with key Cannabis legislation, as committees approved measures to establish a regulated adult-use retail market and create a process for resentencing individuals convicted under older Cannabis laws. The ...
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, ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2024 Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting robust revenue growth driven by strategic acquisitions and expanding operations. For the ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Transition to Pure-Play Cannabis Lender
LOS ANGELES- AFC Gamma, Inc. a Florida-based commercial focused on the cannabis sector, reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting its strategic shift to become a pure-play cannabis lender. The company ...
Harris-Walz Ticket First to Support Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have made history by becoming the first major party presidential ticket to endorse the federal legalization of cannabis. This move aligns with the growing national ...
Growlink Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Enhance AI Capabilities and Integration Platform
LOS ANGELES- Growlink, a provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) controllers, sensors, and cultivation software for controlled environment agriculture, has closed a $2 million seed financing round led by Casa Verde Capital. The funding ...
Advanced Nutrients Honored with International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024
LOS ANGELES — Advanced Nutrients continues to lead the cannabis cultivation market, garnering the International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024. This recognition underscores the company's longstanding commitment to innovation and excellence in cannabis ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc. has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing significant improvements in profitability and maintaining strong market positions across several states. Key highlights from the report include: ...
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Recalls Over 2,600 Products for Inadequate Testing
LOS ANGELES- The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced a recall on Tuesday for 2,649 cannabis products sold by NGWMO, LLC to dispensary facilities. The recall was issued because the products did not undergo ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2024. The company reported positive free cash flow, increased revenue, and substantial growth in its global ...
DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling of Cannabis Sparks Public Response
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed rescheduling cannabis under federal drug law, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. This shift reflects changing perceptions about cannabis, which is currently classified alongside ...
Trulieve Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve announced its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The results, reported in U.S. dollars and following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), reflect continued growth and operational expansion. ...
NYC Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops Shutters 3,000, Creating Opportunities for Legal Retailers
LOS ANGELES- New York City has intensified its efforts to close nearly 3,000 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, a move that could provide a boost for legal retailers struggling with high rents and intense competition. Since the ...
The Battle Over Recreational Cannabis Legalization Heats Up
LOS ANGELES- The debate around legalizing recreational cannabis continues to draw support and opposition from various societal factions. Central to this contentious issue is a push to amend state laws to allow adults aged 21 ...
Missouri Governor Signs Executive Order to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales
LOS ANGELES- Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order banning the sale of intoxicating, hemp-derived products in the state, effective September 1. The order prohibits the sale of hemp-derived products containing delta-8 and ...
NEWS: Ohio Dispensaries Set to Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales
CLEVELAND- Starting Tuesday, Ohioans aged 21 and over will have the opportunity to purchase recreational cannabis without needing a medical card. This marks a significant change in the state's cannabis regulations. The Ohio Department of ...
Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Cannabis Use Over Past Decade
LOS ANGELES- Government survey data released today by the US Department of Health and Human Services confirms that state-specific cannabis legalization laws have not negatively impacted teen cannabis use rates. The latest National Survey on ...
Ohio to Launch Recreational Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- Ohio will commence recreational cannabis sales early next week, possibly as soon as Tuesday, August 6, following the issuance of the first necessary licenses on Monday. Jamie Crawford, Public Information Officer for Ohio’s ...
MindBio Reports Sustained Antidepressant Effects from Microdosing LSD in Phase 2A Depression Trials
LOS ANGELES- MindBio Therapeutics Corp. a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company, has announced promising durability data from its Phase 2A clinical trials testing MB22001, a proprietary microdosed LSD treatment for depression. The study, which involved self-administered, take-home ...
Ascend Wellness Stock Rises Amid Major Debt Refinancing Deal
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. saw its stock price increase by 2.9% on Friday, trading as high as $1.07 before closing at the same price. This trading activity represented a 301% increase in volume, ...
Tilray Expands Medical Cannabis Portfolio in Portugal
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands, Inc. has announced a new achievement in its European medical cannabis operations. The company received approval for its new product, Tilray Solução Oral THC10, in Portugal. This follows earlier approvals for ...
