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Fewer Americans Drink Alcohol as Cannabis Shows Up to the Party
LOS ANGELES – For generations, alcohol held an unquestioned place at the center of adult social life. A drink after work. Beer at the game. Wine with dinner. That relationship is now under measurable pressure: ...
Aurora Disputes the Narrative Behind Curaleaf’s Hostile Bid
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. fired back at Curaleaf Holdings Inc., rejecting the claims the Connecticut-based MSO has been advancing to Aurora shareholders to justify its unsolicited takeover bid. In a statement issued today, Aurora's ...
Grown Rogue Pushes East with Planned PharmaCann Acquisition
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. announced it has taken the first steps toward the planned acquisition of PharmaCann Inc.'s New York license and assets, through the formation of Grown Rogue New York, LLC (GRNY) ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 FY 2027 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. released its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, covering the period ended June 30, 2026. The Canadian medical Cannabis company highlighted growth in its international segment alongside a smaller overall revenue figure ...
GTI Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
CHCAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $306.7 million, clearing Wall Street's consensus estimate of $298.99 million by roughly $8 million. The result represented a 4.6% year-over-year gain, driven primarily by ...
Verano Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. posted net revenue of $218 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 8% year-over-year from $202 million in Q2 2025, and up 5% sequentially from $208 million ...
RYTHM Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
ROLLING MEADOWS – RYTHM, Inc. posted revenue from continuing operations of $23 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 73% sequential increase that cleared management's own guidance of 65% growth. For context. Total revenue ...
Fewer Americans Drink Alcohol as Cannabis Shows Up to the Party
LOS ANGELES – For generations, alcohol held an unquestioned place at the center of adult social life. A drink after work. Beer at the game. Wine with dinner. That relationship is now under measurable pressure: ...
Aurora Disputes the Narrative Behind Curaleaf’s Hostile Bid
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. fired back at Curaleaf Holdings Inc., rejecting the claims the Connecticut-based MSO has been advancing to Aurora shareholders to justify its unsolicited takeover bid. In a statement issued today, Aurora's ...
Grown Rogue Pushes East with Planned PharmaCann Acquisition
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. announced it has taken the first steps toward the planned acquisition of PharmaCann Inc.'s New York license and assets, through the formation of Grown Rogue New York, LLC (GRNY) ...
Craft Cannabis Market Projects Steady Climb to $12.3B by 2031
LOS ANGELES – Small-scale producers in the Cannabis industry are gaining ground as buyers turn toward premium, handcrafted options, with the craft segment expected to double in value over the next five years. A report ...
FDA Signals Shift to Single Phase 3 Trials for Drug Approvals, Opening Door for Faster Psychedelic Therapies
LOS ANGELES – The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to overhaul its evidence requirements for new drug approvals, making a single well-designed Phase 3 trial the standard rather than the exception. This adjustment, outlined ...
Trulieve Clears $368M Debt with Full Redemption of Senior Notes
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. wrapped up the buyback of its entire $368 million stack of 8% senior secured notes set to mature in 2026, handing over about $373 million in cash to cover the ...
OPINION: MJBizCon25 Review: The Race To Be Second
LAS VEGAS- Gosh… the MJBizCon I attended was awesome — genuinely one of the best and most productive ones I’ve ever been to — which is why I was so surprised to see how much ...
CRS Reveals Hemp Ban Enforcement Hurdles
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has highlighted gaps in the federal government's plans to enforce the upcoming ban on intoxicating hemp products, raising questions about the practical reach of the law amid the ...
Federal Hemp Overhaul Threatens Cannabis Seed Trade, Sparking Breeder Backlash
LOS ANGELES – A tucked-away clause in last month's federal spending package has upended the rules for Cannabis seeds, thrusting the U.S. genetics sector into uncertainty and prompting warnings from cultivators that prized strains could ...
CMI Projects Double-Digit Expansion for Cannabis Testing Market
LOS ANGELES – A recent analysis from Custom Market Insights (CMI) forecasts the global Cannabis testing market to climb from $2.13 billion in 2025 to $11.15 billion by 2034, powered by a CAGR of 18%. ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The past fortnight delivered a surge of momentum across the U.S. Cannabis and Psychedelics sectors, where federal signals on coverage and equity met bold state actions on access and licensing. Operators navigated ...
Psychedelics Advance in Federal Arena as Trials and Policies Align
LOS ANGELES – Federal health officials under the Trump administration have begun to signal stronger backing for psychedelic therapies, setting the stage for possible FDA approvals of MDMA and psilocybin treatments within the next 18 ...
RESPECT: House Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Equity Resolution
WASHINGTON – A group of eight House lawmakers, led by members of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, filed a resolution aimed at bolstering fair access to the burgeoning Cannabis sector for communities long sidelined by federal ...
Bipartisan Measure Targets Barriers to Psychedelic Therapies for Terminal Patients
WASHINGTON – A group of House and Senate lawmakers from both parties unveiled legislation to permit physicians to deliver Schedule I substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, to individuals grappling with terminal illnesses or severe mental ...
Curaleaf Opens 70th Dispensary in Florida
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. added its 70th medical Cannabis dispensary in Florida, targeting patients along the Space Coast with a new location in Cape Canaveral. The store, set for a grand opening on December ...
Aurora Partners with Leafio to Expand Medical Cannabis Reach in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. disclosed a new wholesale distribution agreement with Leafio, the supply chain arm of Montu Australia, positioning the Canadian producer to channel more of its medical Cannabis lineup into clinics and ...
Curaleaf Secures Virginia Foothold with Purchase of Cannabist Assets
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase key Cannabis operations in Virginia from The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. for $110 million, marking a calculated move into one of the East ...
Virginia Panel Outlines Path to Regulated Cannabis Sales in 2026
RICHMOND – Members of Virginia's Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market presented a series of amendments to create a licensed system for adult-use Cannabis sales, targeting a ...
