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Vireo Growth Expands into Organic Agribusiness with Bridgewell Acquisition
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc., which operates cultivation, processing, and ...
LeafLink Releases 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide
NEW YORK – LeafLink, a unified B2B marketplace and technology ...
Charlotte’s Web Reaches Deal with BAT Unit to Convert Debt into Equity
LOUISVILLE – Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc., the Colorado-based maker of CBD hemp extract products, announced it had reached an agreement with a subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT) to convert a large convertible debenture into ...
New York Celebrates the Five-Year Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization
ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul marked the five-year anniversary of New York’s Cannabis legalization measure, reporting $3.3 billion in total retail sales and more than 600 licensed dispensaries operating statewide. The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Cannabis sector has settled into a phase defined by operational discipline rather than continued expansion. While mature markets continue to generate reliable revenues, wholesale price compression and margin erosion have ...
AtaiBeckley Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – AtaiBeckley Inc. disclosed its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, showing a significant net loss driven by costs from its recent merger while highlighting progress in its clinical programs for depression and ...
Ohio Hits Over $3B in Total Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS – Ohio's legal Cannabis market has generated $3.56 billion in combined medical and recreational sales through the end of February, driven by steady growth in both segments since adult-use purchases became legal in August ...
Colorado Lawmakers Back Temporary On-Site Cannabis Consumption Events
DENVER – Colorado's House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor voted 7-5 to advance House Bill 26-1117, a measure that would let licensed Cannabis hospitality businesses hold temporary on-site consumption events. Sponsored by Rep. Naquetta ...
Explosion at New Jersey Extraction Facility Highlights Ongoing Safety Risks in Cannabis Processing
NEW JERSEY–A powerful explosion at an extraction facility in Logan Township, New Jersey on March 4 has left several workers seriously injured and reignited discussion around safety risks in solvent-based Cannabis processing. The blast occurred ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, showing the first clear effects of its shift to in-house cultivation at the Salisbury Canyon Ranch in California. In an industry still ...
M&A Heats Up: Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast Sign LOI to Combine Operations
LOS ANGELES- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) has signed a letter of intent to combine with Petalfast, marking another consolidation move in California’s Cannabis distribution and sales infrastructure. The proposed transaction would bring together two ...
Georgia Expands Medical Cannabis Program with SB 220: What It Means for Patients and Operators
ATLANTA- The state of Georgia is on the verge of a meaningful shift in its medical Cannabis program. Legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly—Senate Bill 220—would significantly expand the types of Cannabis products available ...
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 ...
Philippine Lawmakers Push for Medical Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Philippines is making another attempt to legalize medical cannabis, with the House of Representatives approving a new bill on Tuesday. The measure, passed by a vote of 177-9, seeks to establish a ...
COMPASS Pathways Evaluates Prospects Despite Earnings Miss
LOS ANGELES- COMPASS Pathways reported a quarterly loss of $0.55 per share on May 8th, missing analysts' expectations of a $0.52 loss. The company is forecasted to post a loss of $2 per share for ...
Curaleaf Earnings Estimates Lowered
LOS ANGELES- Analysts at Atb Cap Markets have revised their Q2 2024 earnings estimates for Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. now forecasting a loss of $0.04 per share, down from a previous estimate of $0.03 per share. ...
Trulieve Contributes $5 Million to Florida Recreational Cannabis Campaign
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve, a medical cannabis company, has contributed an additional $5 million to support the campaign for legalizing recreational cannabis in Florida. This donation, made on July 15th, was directed to the Smart & ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Quarterly Earnings
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday, June 20th, surprising analysts with a positive earnings per share (EPS) of $0.11. This result significantly surpassed the consensus estimate of a $0.18 loss ...
Texas Cities Advance Cannabis Decriminalization Efforts Amid Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Activists in several Texas cities are pushing for cannabis decriminalization, with measures set to appear on the November ballot in Lockhart, Dallas, and potentially Bastrop. These initiatives aim to reduce penalties for possession ...
Tilray Brands Reports 26% Increase in Revenue for Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands announced a 26% increase in net revenue for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, reaching $789 million. This result surpassed Wall Street analysts' projections of $783 million. The company's growth ...
Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2024: Exploring the Future of Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) is thrilled to announce its annual conference, scheduled for October 4-5, 2024, at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its inception in 2019, ...
Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Assets in Virginia, Arizona for $105 Million
NEW YORK- Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based cannabis operator, has reached an agreement to acquire the plant-touching operations of The Cannabist Co. in Arizona and Virginia. The acquisition, valued at $105 million in a mix ...
Kamala Harris Emerges as Pro-Cannabis Advocate Amidst Potential Presidential Bid
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris, once opposed to cannabis legalization during her tenure as District Attorney of San Francisco, has now become a leading advocate for the cause. In April, she made history as ...
Organigram Advances Cannabis Product Portfolio with $1M Investment in Phylos
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc. has announced the completion of a partial third tranche investment of $1 million into Phylos Bioscience Inc., a U.S.-based cannabis genetics company. This investment is part of a broader strategy ...
DeSantis Criticizes Cannabis Legalization Initiative’s Ballot Inclusion
LOS ANGELES- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed concerns over the state's cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, during a Florida Sheriffs' Association conference. DeSantis argued that the ballot summary for the amendment does not ...
SNDL Announces Major Restructuring, Job Cuts to Save $20 Million Annually
LOS ANGELES- Canadian cannabis company SNDL Inc. has announced a significant financial restructuring plan, which includes the elimination of 106 full-time positions. The restructuring aims to optimize corporate overhead spending and consolidate its cannabis segments ...
Minnesota Opens Social Equity License Application for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has initiated the first social equity business license application process for the state's adult-use cannabis market. The application window, which began on Wednesday, will remain open ...
Tilray Brands’ Aphria RX GmbH Receives License Under Germany’s New Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands, Inc. announced that its German subsidiary, Aphria RX GmbH, has received a cultivation license under Germany's newly enacted adult-use cannabis legalization law. The facility, previously licensed in 2019 for Germany's medical ...
Dallas Officials Approve Cannabis Decriminalization Petition for November Ballot
LOS ANGELES- Dallas officials have finalized a petition allowing voters to decide on a cannabis decriminalization ordinance this November. The proposed measure aims to make the enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor cannabis ...
Ohio Accelerates Adult-Use Cannabis Program Implementation
LOS ANGELES- The rulemaking process for Ohio's pending adult-use cannabis program is progressing rapidly, with sales expected to start by the third quarter of this year. Following voter approval of Issue 2, which legalized cannabis ...
Field Trip Health Ltd. Shares Rise 5.8% Amid Increased Trading Volume
LOS ANGELES- Field Trip Health Ltd. experienced a 5.8% increase in its share price during trading on Tuesday. The stock reached a high of C$1.11, before settling at C$1.09 by the end of the trading ...
Delaware Legalizes Cannabis: Recreational Sales Expected by Late 2024 or Early 2025
LOS ANGELES- Delaware recently legalized adult-use cannabis, but it may be up to two years before consumers can purchase it legally. According to Zoë Patchell, executive director of the Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network, the state's ...
Study Highlights Psilocybin’s Significant Impact on Brain Function and Potential Therapeutic Uses
LOS ANGELES- A recent small randomized controlled trial has revealed that a single high dose of psilocybin induces significant and persistent changes in brain functional networks in healthy adults. The findings, published in Nature, provide ...
Medical Cannabis: Growth and Investment in 2024
LOS ANGELES- The medical cannabis industry is navigating 2024 with key players like Grow Group and Somai Pharmaceuticals leveraging new regulations and market dynamics to achieve ambitious growth targets. This article examines the recent developments ...
FDA and FTC Target Delta-8 THC Edibles Resembling Popular Snacks
LOS ANGELES- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are taking action against companies selling delta-8 THC edibles packaged to resemble popular snacks, often marketed towards children. Delta-8 THC is ...
Numinus Wellness: Financial Challenges and Strategic Growth in Mental Health Care
LOS ANGELES- Numinus Wellness is at the forefront of transforming mental health care, focusing on innovative treatments, strategic mergers, and operational refinements. This article delves into the market trends, financial performance, and strategic initiatives shaping ...
Constellation Brands: Analysts Maintain Ratings
LOS ANGELES- On Monday, Argus reaffirmed its Buy rating on shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), maintaining a price target of $306.00. Argus notes the stock's value, currently trading at 18 times the firm's fiscal ...
