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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 ...
Mamdani’s Mayoral Win: Is It a Sign of Equity in NY’s Cannabis Field?
LOS ANGELES – New York City's mayoral race concluded with Zohran Mamdani's clear mandate on November 4, 2025, as the 34-year-old assemblyman secured 50.4% of the vote against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 41.6% and Curtis ...
Alcohol Giants Press Congress to Outlaw Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
WASHINGTON – In a letter sent Tuesday, a coalition of leading alcohol trade groups urged congressional leaders to suspend sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products until federal rules can be established, warning that the market's unchecked ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
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 ...
European Citizens Launch Initiative to Promote Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
LOS ANGELES- A coalition of healthcare professionals, academics, and advocates has initiated the PsychedeliCare European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), aiming to enhance access to psychedelic-assisted therapies across the European Union. The campaign seeks to collect one ...
New York’s Cannabis Tax Revenue Surges Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- New York State is experiencing a significant increase in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the state anticipates collecting $161.8 million, a fourfold increase from ...
Regulatory Challenges for Hemp Beverages in the USA
LOS ANGELES - The hemp beverage industry in the United States is growing rapidly, driven by consumer demand for wellness-focused and sustainable alternatives to traditional drinks. According to Fortune Business Insights, the U.S. cannabis beverage ...
The Rise of Cannabis Beverages: Trends and Market Insights for 2025
LOS ANGELES - Cannabis beverages are gaining traction in the health and wellness industry as a new way to deliver cannabinoid benefits. As 2025 approaches, this market is projected to grow significantly, evolving consumer preferences ...
Poland’s Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Decline Amid Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent regulatory changes in Poland have led to a significant decrease in medical cannabis prescriptions. In August 2023, the Ministry of Health implemented a regulation requiring physicians to verify a patient's medication history ...
High Tide Acquires Majority Stake in Germany’s Purecan GmbH
LOS ANGELES- Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in German pharmaceutical wholesaler Purecan GmbH for approximately €4.8 million. The transaction comprises €2.4 million in High ...
MindMed Advances Clinical Programs and Secures Significant Funding
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has released its 2025 Corporate Presentation, detailing strategic initiatives and significant financial developments. The company has secured a substantial $250 million equity investment, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $295.3 million ...
Leafly Holdings Delisted from Nasdaq Amid Financial Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Leafly Holdings, Inc, a online cannabis discovery platform, was delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market on January 17, 2025, after failing to meet the exchange's minimum net income requirement of $500,000 from continuing ...
Pallas Capital Advisors LLC Increases Investment in Tilray Inc.
LOS ANGELES- Pallas Capital Advisors LLC has significantly increased its investment in Tilray Inc, a company in the cannabis industry. According to the firm's latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Pallas Capital ...
Ascend Wellness Secures $15 Million in Private Placement to Bolster Growth Initiatives
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, has successfully completed a $15 million private placement of its 12.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. These notes were issued at 97% of ...
President Trump’s Role in Cannabis Rescheduling and Federal Reform
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of federal cannabis policy, particularly concerning the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The rescheduling process, initiated under the previous ...
Virginia Senate Committee Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- On January 17, 2025, the Virginia Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee approved Senate Bill 970 (SB 970) with an 8–7 vote along party lines. Introduced by Senator Aaron Rouse (D-Virginia Beach), the ...
The Important Tax Deadlines to Remember in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES—As we enter 2025, it's crucial for individuals and businesses to keep track of key tax deadlines. Missing these dates can lead to penalties, interest charges, and wasted opportunities for tax savings. At Growise ...
Senator Warren Seeks Clarification from RFK Jr. on Cannabis Legalization and Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has formally requested that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), clarify his stance on cannabis legalization and rescheduling. In a comprehensive ...
Virginia Officials Advocate for Automatic Sealing of Cannabis Possession Records
LOS ANGELES- Virginia state officials are advocating for legislative measures to automatically seal all criminal records related to simple cannabis possession without the necessity of court orders. The Virginia State Crime Commission (VSCC) has endorsed ...
