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Ascend Wellness Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state Cannabis operator, shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, confirming steady performance, a fortified balance sheet, and ongoing retail growth. The company recorded ...
Cronos Group Inc Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian cannabinoid company with an international outreach, reported its Q2 2025 financial results, showcasing a 21% year-over-year increase in net revenue, reaching $33.5 million. The growth was primarily driven ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. released its Q2 2025 financial results, revealing a mix of operational stability, revenue headwinds, and a pivotal debt restructuring. The company reported revenues of $164 million, down 11% from $184 ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
AYR Wellness Delays Q1 2025 Filing
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., has reported a delay in filing its interim financial statements, MD&A, and related CEO/CFO certification for the quarter ended March 31, ...
IM Cannabis Proposes $50 Million Mixed Securities Shelf to Bolster Funding
LOS ANGELES- IM Cannabis Corp. a Canada-based medical cannabis provider operating in Israel and Germany, has filed a registration statement for a mixed securities shelf worth up to USD 50 million. The filing, submitted June 26 to the ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state Cannabis operator, shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, confirming steady performance, a fortified balance sheet, and ongoing retail growth. The company recorded ...
Cronos Group Inc Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian cannabinoid company with an international outreach, reported its Q2 2025 financial results, showcasing a 21% year-over-year increase in net revenue, reaching $33.5 million. The growth was primarily driven ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. released its Q2 2025 financial results, revealing a mix of operational stability, revenue headwinds, and a pivotal debt restructuring. The company reported revenues of $164 million, down 11% from $184 ...
Weizmann Institute Scientists Make Revolutionary Discovery in Cannabinoid Biosynthesis
TEL AVIV-- In a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Plants, Weizmann Institute scientists have uncovered a new way to produce cannabinoids using the Helichrysum umbraculigerum plant. Led by Dr. Shirley (Paula) ...
Florida Passes Hemp Regulations With Zero THC Caps, Heads to DeSantis’ Desk
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a major win for hemp farmers and CBD product manufacturers, the Florida Senate has passed a bill that eliminates THC caps on hemp. The legislation, which was approved on Monday, will ...
Florida Hemp Bill Passes With No Limits on THC Levels
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a major win for hemp farmers and CBD product manufacturers, the Florida Senate has passed a bill that eliminates THC caps on hemp. The legislation, which was approved on Monday, will ...
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Establishes State-Run Testing Lab
LOS ANGELES-- The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is taking steps to build trust in the state's cannabis industry by establishing a new state-run testing lab. The agency hopes that the lab will enable it ...
Terrapin Care Station Abandons New York Production Facility Plans Due to Delayed Market Launch
LOS ANGELES-- Colorado-based cannabis company Terrapin Care Station has decided to abandon its plans for a production facility in the town of Auburn, New York. The decision was reportedly made due to delays in the ...
Union Vows to Fight to Ensure Pay Increases Made Permanent
JOLIET, Ill.– A 13-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike led by Teamsters Local 777 members at two Rise Cannabis dispensaries in Joliet, Ill. and one in Niles, Ill. has forced the parent company, Green Thumb ...
Survey: Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis to Combat Sleep Disorders
SYDNEY, Australia-–Cannabis is increasingly being consumed by patients to treat sleep-related issues, particularly insomnia, according to survey data published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep. Researchers affiliated with the University of Sydney surveyed ...
More Studies Link Cannabis Use to Greater Levels of Exercise
LOS ANGELES-As more states legalize cannabis, research continues to shed light on the various ways people are incorporating the plant into their daily routines. A recent study found that cannabis is increasingly being used to ...
California’s Garden Society Announces Two-Fold Partnership with Kiva Confections and Kiva Sales and Service
LOS ANGELES-- California-based women-owned cannabis company, Garden Society, has recently announced a two-fold partnership with Kiva Confections and Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), a leader in the cannabis industry. In a bid to expand their ...
Willow Industries Launches Willow Scientific, a New Microbial Consulting Service Suite for the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- Willow Industries, a company specializing in cannabis kill-step and decontamination technology, has announced the launch of Willow Scientific, a new tiered suite of microbial consulting services designed to address and solve contamination at ...
Glass House Brands Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Release and Investor Conference Details
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands Inc a vertically-integrated cannabis company in the United States, announced on Monday that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, on Monday, May ...
Multi-State Cannabis Operator Ascend Wellness Holdings Expands to Maryland with Acquisition of Four Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES-- Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced on Monday that she has terminated her consulting deal with a cannabis company, Veriede Holdings LLC, after the arrangement was discovered during an audit of the ...
New Research: Terpenes in Cannabis Modulate Interaction Between THC and Its Endogenous Receptor
TEL AVIV, Israel --A new study published in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology has found that terpenes found in the cannabis plant may play a more important role than THC in enhancing the plant's effects. The ...
Colorado Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Psychedelic Substances for Therapeutic Use
LOS ANGELES-- The Colorado Senate has approved a bill aimed at regulating psychedelic substances, following a voter-endorsed initiative. The proposed legislation would establish guidelines for the legal use of psilocybin and psilocyn in authorized therapeutic ...
Aurora Cannabis Expands German Portfolio with Launch of Two New Medical Cannabis Products
LOS ANGELES Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of medical cannabis worldwide, announced today the launch of two new high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis flower products for medical patients in Germany. The products, Pedanios ...
A Brief History of The Word Cannabis
LOS ANGELES - Cannabis has been a topic of discussion for centuries, with the plant being used for medicinal, recreational, and spiritual purposes around the world. But where did the word "cannabis" come from, and ...
Minnesota Becomes 23rd State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is set to become the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis after the state legislature passed a bill on Thursday, which is now awaiting Governor Tim Walz's signature. The move comes after ...
Simple Solvents and Florida Chemical Supply Announce Partnership
LOS ANGELES-- Simple Solvents and Florida Chemical Supply have announced a strategic partnership that will revolutionize the supply chain for the cannabis and hemp markets in Florida. Simple Solvents, a leading supplier of high-quality solvents, ...
Chill Medicated Makes History as First Cannabis Brand to Sponsor a National Sports Tournament
LOS ANGELES-- Chill Medicated, a cannabis brand with a mission to destigmatize the plant and promote its potential for athlete wellness and recovery, has announced its sponsorship of the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Organization (WCLO) championship ...
NAR Study Reveals Drop in Commercial Property Purchases by Cannabis Businesses, Rise in Leasing Activity
A new study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has indicated a significant decrease in commercial property purchases by cannabis industry-related businesses. The report, titled "2023 Cannabis and Real Estate: A Budding Issue," ...
Glass House Brands to Hold 2nd Annual Investor Sesh at Camarillo SoCal Facility, the Largest Cannabis Farm in the US
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands, a leading cannabis company, has announced its plans to hold its 2nd Annual Investor Sesh at the Camarillo SoCal facility on June 23, 2023. The event will include the company's ...
PBC 2023 Conference to Feature Keynote Panel of State Cannabis Regulators: A Forum for Industry and Government Collaboration
LOS ANGELES-- PBC 2023, the annual conference that brings together government and industry leaders, is set to feature a keynote panel discussion among cannabis regulators from some of the largest state-legal cannabis markets. The two-day ...
Global Cannabis Brand Cookies Accused of Using Threats, Violence, and Kickbacks to Enrich Leaders
LOS ANGELES-- Two investors of California-based cannabis brand Cookies have filed a lawsuit alleging that its leaders have been engaging in threats, violence, and financial kickbacks to enrich themselves at the expense of the company's ...
Exploring the Growth and Challenges of Aurora Cannabis Inc: A Comprehensive Analysis
LOS ANGELES-- Aurora Cannabis Inc, the Canadian company that is paving the way for the cannabis industry, has announced the launch of a new program that aims to support and empower cannabis patients in their ...
Missouri’s Recreational Cannabis Industry: Rapid Growth and Potential Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Missouri’s decision to legalize recreational cannabis last year has led to an impressive surge in job growth in the industry, with the number of active licenses rising from 9,800 in October to over ...
