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Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
GTI Launches Señorita’s Ranch Water, Fusing THC and Texas Flair
LOS ANGELES – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has introduced Señorita’s Ranch Water flavor, a THC-infused, alcohol-free beverage inspired by the iconic West Texas cocktail. Unveiled on July 27, this crisp drink blends sparkling water, real ...
Consumers Demand Clean Label Cannabis, Survey Reveals
LOS ANGELES – A recent survey commissioned by XRPure has uncovered a strong consumer push for cleaner, safer Cannabis products. Conducted among 516 adults, the survey found that an overwhelming 91.7% believe medical Cannabis should ...
The Hemp Surge: A Growing Challenge to Regulated Cannabis
NEW YORK — The legal line between hemp and cannabis in the U.S., drawn by the 2018 Farm Bill, was meant to clarify regulation. Instead, it created a set of inconsistencies that still affect how ...
Navigating Local Cannabis Regulations: A State-by-State Guide
NEW YORK — Cannabis regulation in the United States functions as a multi-layered governance system, where legal authority is distributed across federal, state, and local levels—with local jurisdictions exerting the most immediate control over real-world ...
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 ...
Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
GTI Launches Señorita’s Ranch Water, Fusing THC and Texas Flair
LOS ANGELES – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has introduced Señorita’s Ranch Water flavor, a THC-infused, alcohol-free beverage inspired by the iconic West Texas cocktail. Unveiled on July 27, this crisp drink blends sparkling water, real ...
Consumers Demand Clean Label Cannabis, Survey Reveals
LOS ANGELES – A recent survey commissioned by XRPure has uncovered a strong consumer push for cleaner, safer Cannabis products. Conducted among 516 adults, the survey found that an overwhelming 91.7% believe medical Cannabis should ...
Germany Shifts Plan for Cannabis Legalization to Nonprofits and Personal Use
LOS ANGELES-- German officials have scaled back their plans for the legalization of cannabis after consulting with the European Union (EU), according to the Associated Press. Instead of a widespread retail industry, regulators now plan ...
Finnish Survey Reveals Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis and Drug Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES -- A recent survey conducted by Finland's Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) revealed that attitudes towards cannabis use and possession are changing among the Finnish population. According to YLE News, 53% of ...
Vertical Disintegration – Who Eats Who?
Vertical Disintegration - Who Eats Who? Young America Capital’s investment bankers Jon Lunsford and Sean Santa have published the first of three articles examining vertical disintegration from the standpoint of those raising private capital for ...
Trump Claims ”Genetically Engineered” Cannabis Causes Mass Shootings
NEW YORK - In a recent speech for the National Rifle Association, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a controversial claim that genetically engineered cannabis is the cause of mass shootings in the United States. ...
High THC Cannabis Does NOT Equal Quality Cannabis
LOS ANGELES–When it comes to the quality of cannabis, the misconception that higher THC content equates to a better high is widespread. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. THC, the specific compound in ...
Navigating the Challenges of the Booming Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- As the stock market struggles, the cannabis industry is booming with higher than ever consumer demand. Industry leaders gathered at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami to discuss strategies and insights ...
New Report Finds Cannabis Industry Reaches $35 Billion in Legal Markets Globally
LOS ANGELES-- According to the latest report from New Frontier Data, the cannabis industry in legal markets reached $35 billion in 2022, while total demand in both legal and illicit markets was estimated to be ...
Curaleaf’s New Jersey Adult-Use Licenses Renewal Temporarily Denied
LOS ANGELES--Curaleaf Holdings, an international provider of consumer cannabis products, has expressed its disappointment with the decision made by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Board (CRC Board) to deny the renewal of its cultivation ...
Curaleaf’s New Jersey Adult-Use Licenses Renewal Denied
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings, an international provider of consumer cannabis products, has expressed its disappointment with the decision made by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Board (CRC Board) to deny the renewal of its ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Enters Exchange Agreement with Greenstar Canada Investment for $73.9 Million Debt Extinguishment
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation has recently announced that it has entered into an exchange agreement with Greenstar Canada Investment Limited Partnership (GCILP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Brands, Inc., for the extinguishment of C$100 ...
MC Global Holdings Expands European Business to Meet Increasing Demand for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
LOS ANGELES-- MC Global Holdings, a global provider of hemp-derived cannabinoids, has recently announced its plans for expansion into the European market. The company's affiliate European holding company, MC Wellness International, Limited, will be leading ...
Michigan’s Legal Cannabis Retail Market Breaks Records in March 2023, Despite Low Prices
MICHIGAN-- Michigan's legal cannabis retail market is seeing explosive growth as it enters its fourth year of adult-use sales, with licensed dispensaries recording a record-breaking haul of $249.7 million in March. This figure marks a ...
Aurora Cannabis and MedReleaf Australia Launch New THC Cannabis Product Line for Medical Patients
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian company Aurora Cannabis Inc., known for its efforts to open up the world to cannabis, has announced the launch of IndiMed Tempo 26 in partnership with MedReleaf Australia. The new range of ...
Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis via Cannabis Clubs & Home Grow Cultivation
BERLIN--In a significant move towards drug policy reform, the German parliament today embraced the second and final readings of the CanG bill, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's approach to cannabis regulation. After an ...
Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis via Cannabis Clubs & Home Grow Cultivation
BERLIN--The German government's plan to legalize cannabis has been scaled back, with home cultivation and cannabis social clubs becoming the primary means of supply for German cannabis users. The revised plan, presented by German health ...
