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Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's ...
Ohio Governor Enacts Halt on Sales of Hemp-Derived THC Products
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order ...
Is This a Meltdown For Michigan Cannabis Market?
LANSING – Michigan's legal Cannabis industry, once a hot spot for progress since recreational legalization in 2018, is now struggling with some serious financial pressures that could threaten its stability. According to a recent report ...
Cannabis Stocks Show Sensitivity to Q2 2025 Earnings Despite Market Volatility
LOS ANGELES – In the Cannabis industry, where trading often revolves around speculation and regulatory rumors, a recent analysis suggests that core financial performance still influences investor behavior. According to a recent report from Viridian ...
NYC Near-School Cannabis Dispensaries Avoid Shutdown or Relocation
NEW YORK – A significant number of New York’s licensed Cannabis dispensaries, previously at risk of closure for being too close to schools, have received a lifeline from state regulators. The Office of Cannabis Management ...
9 in 10 Americans Favor Cannabis Legalization, Pew Research Center Poll Reveals
LOS ANGELES – A groundbreaking Pew Research Center survey conducted from January 27 to February 2, 2025, shows that 87% of Americans support legalizing cannabis, reflecting a seismic shift in public sentiment. The poll results, ...
Organigram Global Launches Collective Project THC Beverages in 25 U.S. States
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), Canada’s leading cannabis company by market share, has made a significant stride into the U.S. market with the launch of its hemp-derived THC beverage brand, Collective ...
Brazilian App Turns Patient Adoption Into a Cannabis Data Asset
LOS ANGELES- Brazil’s health-tech startup Blis says its mobile platform now supports more than 300,000 registered patients, generates roughly R$2 million (about US$363,000) in monthly revenue and reaches users in more than 1,800 municipalities. By ...
Blüm Holdings to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Blüm Holdings Inc, a California-based publicly traded holding company and cannabis operator, has signed a binding all‑stock agreement to acquire a majority stake in a licensed adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensary in Northern ...
Village Farms International Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – Village Farms International, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, indicating record profitability and performance of strategic shifts, including the privatization of parts of its produce segment, which has ...
Canopy Growth Corp Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp. released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing a 9% increase in net revenue to $72.1 million compared to $66.2 ...
Case Study: Grupo Flor: A Cannabis Turnaround Driven by Strategic Focus
SALINAS- When Mark Collins joined Grupo Flor as Chief Financial Officer, the California-based vertically integrated Cannabis company was in severe financial and operational distress. The business held multiple licenses across retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution—far ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 Earnings and Dividend Declaration for 2023
LOS ANGELES– Financial services provider, AFC Gamma, Inc. revealed its financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, in an announcement made today. The company reported a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net income ...
California Moves Forward with Psychedelics Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES – A legislative proposal to legalize the possession and supervised use of specific psychedelics in California has advanced another step toward a final committee vote in the Assembly, positioning it closer to potentially ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Amidst Controversy
BERLIN — Germany's cabinet gave the green light to a divisive bill on Wednesday that aims to legalize recreational cannabis use and cultivation, positioning Germany to have one of the most liberal cannabis statutes in ...
Organigram Holdings Partners with 4C LABS to Supply Medical Cannabis to the UK
LOS ANGELES— Organigram Holdings Inc., a recognized licensed producer of cannabis, announced today its strategic expansion into the UK market. The company has inked a supply agreement with 4C LABS, an emerging healthcare, tech, and ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 Results Amid Expansion Efforts
LOS ANGELES— Cresco Labs, a Chicago-based cannabis company, disclosed a 9% decline in revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to the same timeframe last year. However, the company registered a modest quarter-on-quarter ...
Ohio Projects Significant Tax Revenues from Potential Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES— Ohio might experience a significant influx in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, estimated between $276.2 million to $403.6 million annually by the fifth year, should voters approve a prospective legalization measure this ...
atai Life Sciences Releases Promising Results from PCN-101 Phase 1 Study, Offering Potential for Home-Based Use
LOS ANGELES-- atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI), a pioneering biotech company, has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 investigation into the subcutaneous administration of PCN-101 (R-ketamine), facilitated through its subsidiary, Perception Neuroscience. The trial's ...
GrowGeneration Corp Reports Mixed Financial Performance Amid Challenging Cannabis Landscape
LOS ANGELES — GrowGeneration Corp., a specialty hydroponic and organic garden center chain with 62 branches across 18 states, announced its financial performance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023. Key Takeaways: Net Sales: ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q2 2023 Financial Performance; Revenue Grows Sequentially
LOS ANGELES— Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), one of the prominent national cannabis consumer packaged goods companies and the proprietor of RISE Dispensaries, revealed its Q2 financial results for the period ending ...
MyMD Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval to Proceed with Investigational Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
BALTIMORE – MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced on Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to study the safety and effectiveness of the oral TNF-α ...
South Dakota Takes Steps Towards Legalization of Cannabis: New Initiative Awaits Public Comment
LOS ANGELES-- South Dakota's path to legalizing cannabis took a notable step forward, as the state's Attorney General Marty Jackley (R) has officially released a draft summary of an initiative to legalize the substance. The ...
MindMed Partners with K2 HealthVentures in $50 Million Credit Facility for Brain Health Research
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative solutions for brain health disorders, announced today the signing of a senior secured credit facility with K2 HealthVentures, a leading ...
Columbia Care Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Remains Steady as Cost-Cutting Efforts Show Results
NEW YORK — Columbia Care Inc., a player in the cannabis industry, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, showcasing resilience amid complex market conditions. The numbers reveal slight shifts ...
Glass House Brands Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., reported its financial results for Q2 2023, ending June 30. The figures reveal a record-breaking quarter for the company, with revenue ...
Michigan Poised to Become a $3 Billion Cannabis Market; July Sales Record Set
LOS ANGELES —Michigan's cannabis market is booming, on pace to reach a significant milestone this year, potentially becoming the nation's second $3-billion market. Licensed dispensaries reported record sales of $276.7 million in July 2023, with ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Revamps Licensing, Leaving Verano Holdings Out
LOS ANGELES-- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has overhauled its initial round of business licensing, with some of the original winners, including Verano Holdings Inc., ending up on the losing side. The reshuffling has led ...
Mind Medicine Partners with Catalent for Innovative Psychedelic-Based Anxiety Treatment
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine Inc., known as MindMed, has secured a licensing agreement with Catalent to utilize its proprietary Zydis orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology for the development of a groundbreaking psychedelic-based anxiety treatment, ...
New Hampshire to Explore State-Run Cannabis Sales Through Newly Signed Bill
LOS ANGELES- Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire, a known opponent of adult-use cannabis legalization, signed a bill on Tuesday to create a commission to study the possibility of selling cannabis through state-owned shops. ...
Cronos Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results, Announces Strategic Shift Amid Market Challenges
NEW YORK — Cronos Group Inc. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a net revenue of $19.0 million, an 11.9% decrease from the same period in 2022. The decline has ...
Cannabis Tech Platform Weedmaps Posts $2 Million Profit
LOS ANGELES–Amid a challenging period, WM Technology, known as the cannabis advertising powerhouse Weedmaps, has revealed an encouraging financial turnaround through its latest quarterly profit report. For the quarter ending on June 30, WM Technology ...
Cannabis Industry’s Branding Challenge: Beyond Packaging and Social Media
LOS ANGELES–Amid the flourishing cannabis industry, branding efforts often focus on packaging and social media, missing out on essential elements. Experts suggest that cannabis marketing needs to evolve beyond these basics to truly succeed. Cannabis ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: The Debate Over Edibles and Public Health
BERLIN-- Germany is currently embarking on a significant journey toward cannabis legalization, with ministers unveiling a national cannabis reform strategy. The plan involves legalizing personal freedoms like possession and cultivation, as well as noncommercial cannabis ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to Reevaluate Licensing Process Amidst Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES— In a move that could reshape the landscape of Alabama's burgeoning cannabis industry, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) indicated in a Monday court filing its intention to nullify the licenses it awarded ...
U.S. Inflation Rebounds Slightly in July, Easing Rate Hike Concerns
LOS ANGELES-- The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mild uptick in July 2023, marking the first rebound after 12 consecutive months of declines from over four-decade highs of 9.1% in ...
Support for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Shows Decline; New Legislation Still on the Table
LOS ANGELES-- In a surprising turn of events, support for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania has seen a decline for the first time in a decade. The 2023 Pennsylvania Health Survey, conducted by Muhlenberg College Public ...
