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Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
Challenges Emerge Over Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis License Lottery
LOS ANGELES- A coalition of Kentucky-based businesses has filed legal proceedings challenging the fairness and constitutionality of the state’s April 2024 medical cannabis license lottery. The lawsuit, lodged in Jefferson Circuit Court on June 27, ...
Aegis Capital Maintains Buy Rating on atai Life Sciences with $8 Target
LOS ANGELES- Aegis Capital has reaffirmed its Buy rating on atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), maintaining a price target of $8 following the release of positive Phase 2b results for BPL-003, the company’s investigational ...
TerrAscend Expands New Jersey Presence with Acquisition of Union Chill Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a North American cannabis operator, has entered into an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC, a single-location dispensary in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. This acquisition marks TerrAscend's fourth dispensary ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
Challenges Emerge Over Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis License Lottery
LOS ANGELES- A coalition of Kentucky-based businesses has filed legal proceedings challenging the fairness and constitutionality of the state’s April 2024 medical cannabis license lottery. The lawsuit, lodged in Jefferson Circuit Court on June 27, ...
Aegis Capital Maintains Buy Rating on atai Life Sciences with $8 Target
LOS ANGELES- Aegis Capital has reaffirmed its Buy rating on atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), maintaining a price target of $8 following the release of positive Phase 2b results for BPL-003, the company’s investigational ...
The Parent Company Appoints Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), announced the appointment of Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale effective June 6, 2022. In this newly ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard —As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
A High-Achieving Student
By Julianna Montano–Hello, I am Julianna Montano, President of Cannabis at USC. While it’s been about a year and a half since I’ve taken the mantle, saying that always feels so surreal. To be a ...
Is The Reign of High THC Strains Coming to an End?
By Ruth Fisher Ph.D.–In the world of cannabis, quality has become synonymous with THC potency. And when the curious enter the market seeking quality product, they quickly learn that quality means potency. So much so, demand for high THC potency ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard --As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
The Dinner Invite We All Want: On Meeting Jordan R Wagman
By Nicole Stover - One of my favorite things about being a journalist in cannabis is the chance to meet some real motherfuckers who are serious about making change in the world. One such person ...
National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Names Rocco Petrilli CEO and President
DURANGO, Colo. - National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS) has appointed Rocco Petrilli to the full-time position of CEO and president. The move, as announced by the company's board of directors, came in response to ...
Outlook on the Cannabis in Food and Beverage Global Market to 2030
DUBLIN - The "Cannabis in Food and Beverage Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product Type; By Distribution Channel; By End-Use; By Source Type; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 - 2030" report has ...
Green Thumb Industries Opens Good Green Grant Applications
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, opened applications for the third round of its ...
Welcome to the World of Stoner NFTs
By Bernadette Faure - Do you want to own your stoner identity and earn money without coming out of the green closet, per se? If so, the Internet has come up with a solution for ...
Verano Announces Partnership with The Weldon Project’s Mission Green
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the launch of an exclusive partnership in support of The Weldon Project’s Mission Green, the non-profit organization’s initiative that promotes clemency ...
Harborside Inc. Finalizing Initial Integration Measures that Are Expected to Generate Approximately $10.3 Million
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, provided details of the integration of its operations with those of the three companies acquired by the Company since the third quarter ...
Akerna Announces Corporate Restructuring
DENVER- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that the Company is implementing a plan ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market to Grow at a 24.51% CAGR
Pune - Cannabis Cultivation Market by Vendor Assessment, Technology Assessment, Partner & Customer Ecosystem, type/solution, service, organization size, end-use verticals, and Region – Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to 2030, published by Market Data Centre, ...
Legal Cannabis Market to Continue Rising in 2022 and Beyond
NEW YORK - The global cannabis market is continuing to grow rapidly thanks to increasing legalization and social adoption across the globe. According to a report by Vantage Market Research, revenue came in at US$12.8 ...
Harborside Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused cannabis enterprise, today filed its interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2022 under ...
Cannabis Extract Market – 2019–2020 and Forecasts to 2030
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Cannabis Extract Market : Segmented by Product ; by Nature, ; by Extract ; by Application and Region – Global Analysis of Market Size, share ...
Curaleaf Introduces Endless Coast Cannabis-Infused Seltzers in Massachusetts
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced the launch of Endless Coast Cannabis-Infused Seltzers, a highly sociable line of low-calorie, low-sugar and ...
Ayr Wellness Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), is reporting financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Unless otherwise noted, all results are presented in ...
Industrial Hemp Market: 2019-2020 and Forecasts to 2030
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Industrial Hemp Market: Segmented By Type ; By Application ; By Source, and Region - Global Analysis of Market Size, Share & Trends for 2019-2020 ...
Tilray Launches CBD Lifestyle Brand, Pollen, on Amazon UK
LONDON - Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ | TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, announced the launch of POLLEN, a ...
FAB CBD Memorial Day Sale: Helping to Honor Veterans
MILWAUKEE - FAB CBD is celebrating Memorial Day in an impactful way this year. Customers will receive 20% off of their total order at checkout, using code HONOR20. As an added bonus, every product purchased ...
Verano Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, which were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting ...
Ayr Wellness Closes Acquisition of Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced it has closed the definitive agreement to acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC (“Herbal Remedies”), an operator of two licensed retail ...
Verano Celebrates Opening of Zen Leaf Dispensary in Arizona
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the grand opening of the Company’s largest dispensary in Arizona, Zen Leaf North Phoenix, located at 12401 North Cave Creek Road ...
