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Portugal Medical Cannabis Outpaces 2025 Export Run Rate
LISBON – Portugal's medicines regulator, Infarmed, has confirmed that the ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The past fortnight delivered the most jam-packed ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. released its first-quarter earnings for 2026, showing revenue slightly ahead of internal expectations but down from the year-ago period, with profitability pressured by higher costs and soft wholesale ...
Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financials, reflecting the effects of substantial operational changes and declines in top-line figures, yet showcasing margin gains and cost controls as indications of progress ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. turned in another quarter of measured progress in a tough Cannabis market. The company, with operations spanning cultivation, production, and retail facilities across multiple states, has reported year-over-year revenue growth and ...
Why NECANN Boston Is Becoming a Strategic Growth Engine for Cannabis Brands
BOSTON- If you want to understand where the U.S. Cannabis industry is heading next, look east—and more specifically, look at NECANN Boston. Returning April 24–25 at the Hynes Convention Center, the New England Cannabis Convention ...
Minnesota OCM Opens New Window for Hemp Edible Licenses
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting applications again on April 1 for three types of lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) business licenses: retailer, manufacturer and wholesaler. OCM Executive Director Eric ...
Stündenglass Partners with Be$os for Culture-Driven Collaboration
LOS ANGELES – Stündenglass, known for its gravity-powered infusion technology, has joined forces with Be$os, a Latino-rooted Cannabis lifestyle brand, centered on shared cultural values and heritage. The alliance pairs Be$os’ focus on Latino identity ...
Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size to Reach $12.8B by 2035, FMI Forecasts
LOS ANGELES – As legalization advances worldwide, Cannabis packaging has become a strategic priority. From rigid, child-resistant designs leading in North America to compliant, sustainable solutions gaining traction in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, this ...
Cannabis 3.0: From Getting High to Getting Clinical
NEW YORK-Cannabis is entering a new phase, and this one is about much more than consumption. For decades, Cannabis was trapped in prohibition and treated mainly as a legal problem. Then came commercialization, when Cannabis ...
Vireo Growth Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting the early effects of an active acquisition strategy that has broadened its operations across several key Cannabis markets. The company, which operates a ...
Village Farms Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – Village Farms International Inc., known for its large-scale greenhouse operations, reported gains in revenue and profitability driven largely by exports. Consolidated net sales climbed 27% year-over-year to $50.2 million, with net income attributable ...
Ayr Wellness Expands Florida Investment with Increased Mortgage on Cultivation Facility
LOS ANGELES- In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the burgeoning Florida cannabis market, Ayr Wellness, a prominent multistate operator, has announced an $8.4 million increase in the mortgage for its Gainesville cultivation ...
Colorado Cannabis Cultivators Granted Expanded Access to New Genetics
NEW YORK- In a significant legislative update, Colorado's cannabis cultivators are set to benefit from an expanded array of genetic resources, thanks to the enactment of Senate Bill 23-271 in January. This move, part of ...
Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a decisive move that prolongs the status quo, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill aimed at legalizing the sale of adult-use cannabis in the state, citing concerns over public health ...
High Tide Acquires Premium Cannabis Brand Queen of Bud
LOS ANGELES- In a strategic move High Tide Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of the esteemed Queen of Bud brand, including its intellectual property, trademarks, and other valuable assets. This acquisition, announced on March ...
Cannabis Legislation at a Crossroads: Florida and Virginia Poised for Policy Shifts
LOS ANGELES- In a significant moment for cannabis policy in the United States, Florida and Virginia stand on the precipice of joining the expanding roster of states with legal cannabis markets. Despite facing distinct legislative ...
Colorado’s Cannabis Cultivation Landscape Evolves with New Genetic Sourcing Laws
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for Colorado's cannabis industry, Senate Bill 23-271, effective since January, has introduced new regulations allowing cultivators to source genetics from a broader array of entities. This legislative shift aims ...
Optimi Health Corp. Expands Its Global Reach with MDMA Supply Agreement to Israeli Research Institute
LOS ANGELES – In a landmark move for psychedelic medicine, Optimi Health Corp., a preeminent manufacturer of psychedelics licensed by Health Canada, has announced a groundbreaking international supply agreement with The Institute for Psychedelic Research ...
Knowledge is Power: Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry: Introducing CannabizTeam’s Comprehensive Salary Guide!
NEW YORK — CannabizTeam Worldwide, the premier executive search and staffing firm specializing in cannabis & wellness markets, proudly presents the eagerly-awaited 2024 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. As the sixth installment of our national report, ...
Cannabis Industry Moguls Gather for Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors Confirmed for Cannabis Investment & Branding Conference on April 16th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, to Deliver Keynote Speech. HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,-- The Benzinga Cannabis ...
Mexico’s President Asserts Sovereignty in Drug Cartel Policy
LOS ANGELES- In a firm rebuff to external pressures, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared last week that Mexico will not engage in combative actions against drug cartels at the behest of the United ...
Amazon’s Hemp Product Dilemma: Undeclared CBD, Mislabeling, and Policy Contradictions
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by CBD Oracle has shed light on the problematic state of hemp product listings on Amazon, unveiling a landscape of mislabeled items, undeclared cannabinoids, and outright policy violations. Despite ...
New York Takes Bold Steps to Support Cannabis Cultivators
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move to bolster the burgeoning adult-use cannabis industry, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has announced a series of initiatives aimed at aiding struggling farmers and expediting the ...
Bulls Take Charge: The Green Rush Revival in the Cannabis Market
NEW YORK- As the cannabis market flourishes, several companies have made significant strides, contributing to the sector's overall bullish sentiment, beyond the widely recognized giants. Focusing on a fresh set of companies, let's explore some ...
U.S. Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Surpass $31 Billion in Sales in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In a notable advancement for the cannabis industry, legal sales in the United States are forecasted to exceed $31 billion this year, according to an economic forecast from Whitney Economics, a consultancy specializing ...
PharmAla Biotech and Cortexa Supply GMP Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use in Australia
LOS ANGELES- PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc., in collaboration with Cortexa Pty. Ltd., has achieved supplying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Psilocybin for therapeutic use to a patient under the Australian authorized prescriber scheme, marking what the ...
Utah to Launch Psilocybin and MDMA Pilot Program for Behavioral Health Treatment
NEW YORK-Utah is set to introduce a pioneering pilot program that will allow select hospitals to administer psilocybin and MDMA to patients for behavioral health treatment starting in May, after Governor Spencer Cox opted to ...
Massachusetts Considers Legalizing Therapeutic Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- Last week, the Massachusetts legislature's Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions convened a hearing to deliberate on a proposed initiative aiming to legalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics. The measure, which seeks ...
Week In Review: First Year of Legal Cannabis Sales Brings $1.1 Billion to Maryland; Nebraska Advocates Submit Over 114,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Campaign
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 In Review: Minnesota’s Hemp-Derived THC Market Generates Over $10 Million in Taxes: Delaware Governor to Decide on Pathway for Medical Cannabis Companies to Enter Adult-Use Market:
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 In Review: Massachusetts Approves Historic Maritime Cannabis Transport; NCAA Removes Cannabis from Banned Substance List; Brazil Decriminalizes Cannabis; Maryland Launches Cannabis Workforce Development Program
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 In Review: California State Fair Introduces Cannabis Sales & Consumption Areas; Cannabis Legalization Yields >$20 Billion in Tax Revenue; New York Task Force Shuts Down Over 100 Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries in Three Weeks
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 In Review: Canopy Growth to Fully Acquire Acreage Holdings in Strategic Expansion: California Reinvests Cannabis Tax Revenue to Support Communities: Vermont Medical Cannabis Patient Appeals Denial of Unemployment Benefits to State Supreme Court:
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 In Review: Texas Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization; Federal Moves to Reclassify Cannabis: Missouri Allocates $19 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to Veterans, Treatment Programs, and Public Defense
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 In Review: U.S. Historic Policy Shift on Cannabis; Canopy Growth Raises $50 Million; Thailand Steps Back from Legalization; Canada Exports Boom
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 In Review: New York Faces Challenges with Illicit Cannabis Shops: New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
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 ...
