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Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Investors and operators tuned in closely over the past fortnight as political signals rippled through boardrooms and trading floors, underscoring the sector's knack for turning headlines into hard dollars. Federal nods to ...
Target Quietly Enters the THC Beverage Market — As Republicans Push to Recriminalize Hemp
LOS ANGELES- Target — one of America’s largest retailers — has quietly begun stocking THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, signaling one of the most significant steps yet in the mainstreaming of Cannabis consumer ...
Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's shift toward Cannabis tolerance, has recommitted his administration to aggressive narcotics enforcement, promising to "win the war on drugs" in a move that underscores the ...
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Reports 93% Sales Surge & Focus on Medical Market Dominance
OTTAWA – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB), a leading Canadian cannabis producer, has reported a 93% jump in sales for its latest quarter, cementing its position in the medical cannabis market. The Edmonton-based company’s financial results, ...
Cannabis Real Estate Valuations Highlight Sector Dynamics
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Viridian Capital Advisors sheds light on the valuations of four key players in the U.S. Cannabis real estate sector: Chicago Atlantic and AFC Gamma, the leading specialty lenders, ...
Germany Breaks Ground with EU’s First Psilocybin Compassionate Use Approval
BERLIN – Germany has become the first European Union nation to authorize the compassionate use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Under this program, approved by the ...
Golden Gate Park Celebrates Grateful Dead’s Timeless Legacy at 60th Anniversary Show
SAN FRANCISCO – This weekend, August 1-3, Dead & Company will take the stage at Golden Gate Park’s Polo Fields for a monumental three-night concert series commemorating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The event, expected ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Investors and operators tuned in closely over the past fortnight as political signals rippled through boardrooms and trading floors, underscoring the sector's knack for turning headlines into hard dollars. Federal nods to ...
Target Quietly Enters the THC Beverage Market — As Republicans Push to Recriminalize Hemp
LOS ANGELES- Target — one of America’s largest retailers — has quietly begun stocking THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, signaling one of the most significant steps yet in the mainstreaming of Cannabis consumer ...
Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's shift toward Cannabis tolerance, has recommitted his administration to aggressive narcotics enforcement, promising to "win the war on drugs" in a move that underscores the ...
U.S. Health Department Urges Easing Rules on Cannabis, Citing Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. –In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a relaxation of regulations surrounding cannabis, according to a report from Bloomberg News. The move comes as part ...
Nebraska Governor Rejects Proposed Changes to Law Enforcement’s Cannabis Usage Rules
LOS ANGELES— A proposal aimed at reducing the time frame that law enforcement officer recruits in Nebraska must abstain from cannabis use prior to training has been vetoed by Governor Jim Pillen. The measure sought ...
Cybin Acquires U.K.-Based Small Pharma Amid Emerging Trends in Psychedelics Industry
NEW YORK — In what could be described as the burgeoning movements within the psychedelics sector, Cybin , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, has announced its intention to acquire U.K.'s Small Pharma. This move sparks dialogue ...
Irwin Naturals Posts Loss Amid New Ventures in Psychedelics and Cannabis
LOS ANGELES-- Despite its bold moves and positive undertones about future prospects, Irwin Naturals' shift towards psychedelics and its increased commitment to the cannabis sector isn't devoid of challenges. Regulatory uncertainty, intense competition, and a ...
Planet 13’s Strategic Move: Acquires VidaCann to Boost its Footprint in Florida
LAS VEGAS, NV — In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the booming Florida cannabis market, multi-state vertically integrated cannabis company, Planet 13 Holdings Inc., announced a membership interest purchase agreement to take ...
PharmaCielo Ltd. Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
TORONTO — PharmaCielo Ltd., a figure in the cannabis industry based out of Canada and holding substantial operations in Colombia via PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., revealed its financial results for the quarter concluding on June ...
Canadian Cannabis Companies Rethink U.S. Hemp Market Strategy
NEW YORK-- Canadian cannabis titans have long eyed the American hemp-derived CBD market as a golden opportunity, particularly following the legalization of low-THC hemp in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. But as enthusiasm for cannabis ...
Cannabis Infused Products Boost Minnesota’s Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES-- The state of Minnesota has experienced a significant increase in tax revenue following the legalization of cannabis-infused products such as gummies and beverages. A recent report from the state Department of Revenue, as ...
Evolving Cannabis Retail Landscape Sees Shifts in Billion-Dollar State Markets
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. cannabis industry, still in its nascent stages, witnessed notable shifts in 2023 with a projected reduction in states reaching the billion-dollar mark in retail sales, according to a comprehensive report ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Sees Robust Growth, Generating Billions in Sales
LOS ANGELES-- In a remarkable testament to the growth potential of regulated markets, Michigan's cannabis industry has burgeoned into a financial powerhouse, with sales reaching multi-billion dollar figures. Recent data sheds light on a sector ...
Planet 13 Holdings Announce Florida Expansion Plans with $50 Million Acquisition of VidaCann
Planet 13 Holdings, based in Las Vegas, has unveiled a substantial $48.9 million agreement to acquire the comprehensive cannabis enterprise of VidaCann, a Florida-based company. This acquisition encompasses a network of 26 medical cannabis dispensaries, ...
Missouri Adjusts Cannabis Regulations for Foster Parents
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant policy move, Missouri's Department of Social Services has allowed foster parents in the state to legally possess and cultivate cannabis. The emergency rule, put in place last week, aligns the ...
Declining Prices Boost Cannabis Sales in British Columbia
LOS ANGELES — As cannabis prices in British Columbia continue their descent, the province is experiencing a boom in sales, according to the latest wholesale quarterly report covering April to June 2023. Released data offers ...
Ohio Set to Decide on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization this November
LOS ANGELES-– Ohioans will have the chance to make their state the 24th in the U.S. to authorize adult-use cannabis, after state officials greenlit ballot language for a November vote. The Ohio Ballot Board, comprising ...
Texas Cities Pivot Toward Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Statewide Stalemate
LOS ANGELES — Several Texas cities, in a progressive stride, are taking individual steps toward decriminalizing cannabis possession, a move seen as a response to the state Senate's reluctance to pass a House-endorsed bill centered ...
























































