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High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Remexian Majority Stake Acquisition
CALGARY – High Tide Inc., a leading Canadian Cannabis retailer, announced its strategic entry into Germany’s medical Cannabis market through a 51% acquisition of Remexian Pharma GmbH, a Frankfurt-based pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deal, valued at ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Legal Cannabis Shows Economic Gains and Stable Teen Use Trends
LOS ANGELES— A recent analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) indicates that legal adult‑use cannabis sales have generated approximately $24.7 billion in state tax revenue since legalization began in 2014, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 ...
High-Potency Cannabis Strains Impact Legal and Health Systems
LOS ANGELES— The expansion of high-potency cannabis products—such as concentrated extracts, edibles, and potent vaping liquids is increasingly challenging health-care facilities and legal systems across North America. Emergency departments in the U.S. and Canada report ...
New Zealand Approves Psilocybin for Medicinal Use
LOS ANGELES— New Zealand’s government has authorized the prescription of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in so‑called “magic mushrooms,” for patients with treatment‑resistant depression. This marks the first time psilocybin has been approved for medical use ...
Psyence Group Inc. Announces C$600,000 Private Share Offering
LOS ANGELES— Psyence Group Inc. a biotechnology firm focused on nature-derived psilocybin for mental health and palliative care, has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$600,000. The offering, detailed in a news ...
High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Remexian Majority Stake Acquisition
CALGARY – High Tide Inc., a leading Canadian Cannabis retailer, announced its strategic entry into Germany’s medical Cannabis market through a 51% acquisition of Remexian Pharma GmbH, a Frankfurt-based pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deal, valued at ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Kansas City Cannabis Workers Vote to Unionize, Joining Teamsters Local 955
LOS ANGELES— Employees at Home State Dispensary in Kansas City have made a landmark decision to unionize, becoming the first group of cannabis workers in the metro area to do so. The budtenders and inventory ...
MindMed Projects Operational Continuity into 2026 Amid Advancements in LSD-Based Anxiety Treatment
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine Inc. (MindMed), a biopharmaceutical company leading the charge in psychedelic drug development, has assured stakeholders of its financial viability well into 2026. This assurance comes even as the company, which currently ...
Optimi Health Secures CAD$1 Million in Non-Dilutive Debt Financing
TORONTO— Optimi Health Corp., a Canadian pioneer in psychedelic substance research and production, has successfully secured a non-dilutive Debt Financing Agreement (DFA) for a sum of CAD$1,000,000. This loan, provided by an arm's length party, ...
Senate Advances Bill Permitting VA Doctors to Recommend Cannabis to Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill that, among other directives, authorizes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend cannabis to veterans for medical purposes. This ...
Psyence Group Advances Psilocybin Production with Facility Expansion and Strategic Partnerships
LOS ANGELES- Psyence Group Inc. a trailblazer in the clinical-stage life sciences sector specializing in nature-derived psilocybin for mental health treatments, has announced significant developments in its Psyence Production division. The company takes pride in ...
U.S. Cannabis Operators Challenge Federal Enforcement in Landmark Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES- In a bold move that underscores the growing tension between state legislation and federal restrictions, a coalition of U.S. cannabis operators and investors has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government's application of ...
Navigating Cannabis Conferences: A Comprehensive Guide for Companies
LOS ANGELES--If your company is gearing up to attend a cannabis conference, it's crucial to approach it with a well-thought-out strategy. The earlier you start your preparations, the better the results you can expect. My ...
Arizona Social Equity Cannabis License Holders Face Deadline Challenges
PHOENIX — As the state-mandated deadline of Sunday, Oct. 8, looms, more than half of Arizona’s social equity cannabis retail licensees risk missing the critical opening date for their businesses. Of the 26 license holders, ...
Economic Report Foresees Financial Upside for Ohio in Legalizing Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES — A recent economic assessment suggests that Ohio could reap significant financial benefits should voters opt to legalize recreational cannabis use. As reported by the Ohio Capital Journal, analysis from the Columbus-based Scioto ...
Kanabo Partners with British Cannabis to Enhance Digital Health Services
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move to provide enhanced digital health services and specialty medicines, including medicinal cannabis, Kanabo (KNB), a patient-centric provider, has announced a collaborative partnership with British Cannabis. This collaboration will facilitate ...
Green Thumb Industries Opens Its 10th RISE Dispensary in Florida
NEW YORK— RISE Dispensaries, a burgeoning cannabis retail chain under Green Thumb Industries Inc., proudly announced the inauguration of RISE Dispensary Sun City Center. Marking their 10th retail footprint in Florida and the 86th on ...
Cybin Inc. Releases Interim Findings for Its Innovative Psilocybin Analog, CYB003
LOS ANGELES- In a major step for mental health treatment innovation, Cybin Inc. today publicized the interim results of its Phase 2 clinical trial for CYB003, its proprietary deuterated psilocybin analog. These findings highlight a ...
Las Vegas to Welcome New Cannabis Consumption Lounges Following CCB Decision
LOS ANGELES-- In a move reflecting the evolving landscape of the cannabis sector, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) has awarded six conditional consumption lounge licenses, all set to be situated in Las Vegas. The ...
Virginia Judge Upholds State Law on Hemp Products in Notable Ruling
LOS ANGELES- In a notable legal decision, a federal judge in Northern Virginia declined to halt the enforcement of a recently established state law imposing stricter controls on hemp-derived products, as reported by the Virginia ...
Colorado Awards First Loans to Social Equity Cannabis Businesses
DENVER — In a move that underlines the state's commitment to fostering equitable growth in the cannabis industry, Colorado's Cannabis Business Office (CBO) has unveiled the inaugural recipients of the state's Cannabis Business Loan Program. ...
