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Tariffs Expected to Increase Costs for U.S. Cannabis Consumers
LOS ANGELES- Recent tariff measures introduced by the U.S. administration are projected to raise the prices of cannabis products nationwide. The cannabis industry, which relies significantly on imports for various components, is poised to experience ...
Ireland Could Make Great Cannabis Policy: Examining the Past to Look Forward
LOS ANGELES - Access to safe and controlled cannabis for the Irish people is being decided upon in 2025. Watching a country make cannabis history is fascinating; Ireland and Europe at large are grappling with ...
Republicans Push to Recriminalize , NORML Pushes Back
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(NORML) The battle for cannabis freedom is ongoing. Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. But every time ...
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Introduces ‘TSA APPROVED’ Cannabis Brand in New York
LOS ANGELES- Former NBA player Iman Shumpert has launched a cannabis brand, TSA APPROVED, in partnership with Glenmere Farms, a licensed cannabis producer in New York. The brand aims to offer high-quality cannabis products while ...
Trump’s Tariffs & Social Program Cuts: Potential Impacts On The Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK--Economic policies don’t just shape government budgets; they create ripple effects across industries, shifting market dynamics, consumer behavior, and business strategies. As the cannabis industry continues to grow and normalize, policies under President Trump ...
The Unregulated Illicit Cannabis Market Is Booming in California
LOS ANGELES-In 2024, California's legal cannabis production experienced an 11.8% increase, reaching 1.4 million pounds, according to a study commissioned by the state's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Despite this growth, the illicit cannabis market ...
Glass House Brands Secures $50 Million Senior Secured Loan
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has secured a new $50 million senior secured loan maturing on January 31, 2030. This facility replaces the previous loan set to mature in ...
Tariffs Expected to Increase Costs for U.S. Cannabis Consumers
LOS ANGELES- Recent tariff measures introduced by the U.S. administration are projected to raise the prices of cannabis products nationwide. The cannabis industry, which relies significantly on imports for various components, is poised to experience ...
Ireland Could Make Great Cannabis Policy: Examining the Past to Look Forward
LOS ANGELES - Access to safe and controlled cannabis for the Irish people is being decided upon in 2025. Watching a country make cannabis history is fascinating; Ireland and Europe at large are grappling with ...
Republicans Push to Recriminalize , NORML Pushes Back
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(NORML) The battle for cannabis freedom is ongoing. Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. But every time ...
Colorado’s Cannabis Cultivation Landscape Evolves with New Genetic Sourcing Laws
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for Colorado's cannabis industry, Senate Bill 23-271, effective since January, has introduced new regulations allowing cultivators to source genetics from a broader array of entities. This legislative shift aims ...
Optimi Health Corp. Expands Its Global Reach with MDMA Supply Agreement to Israeli Research Institute
LOS ANGELES – In a landmark move for psychedelic medicine, Optimi Health Corp., a preeminent manufacturer of psychedelics licensed by Health Canada, has announced a groundbreaking international supply agreement with The Institute for Psychedelic Research ...
Knowledge is Power: Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry: Introducing CannabizTeam’s Comprehensive Salary Guide!
NEW YORK — CannabizTeam Worldwide, the premier executive search and staffing firm specializing in cannabis & wellness markets, proudly presents the eagerly-awaited 2024 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. As the sixth installment of our national report, ...
Cannabis Industry Moguls Gather for Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors Confirmed for Cannabis Investment & Branding Conference on April 16th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, to Deliver Keynote Speech. HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,-- The Benzinga Cannabis ...
Mexico’s President Asserts Sovereignty in Drug Cartel Policy
LOS ANGELES- In a firm rebuff to external pressures, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared last week that Mexico will not engage in combative actions against drug cartels at the behest of the United ...
Amazon’s Hemp Product Dilemma: Undeclared CBD, Mislabeling, and Policy Contradictions
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by CBD Oracle has shed light on the problematic state of hemp product listings on Amazon, unveiling a landscape of mislabeled items, undeclared cannabinoids, and outright policy violations. Despite ...
New York Takes Bold Steps to Support Cannabis Cultivators
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move to bolster the burgeoning adult-use cannabis industry, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has announced a series of initiatives aimed at aiding struggling farmers and expediting the ...
Bulls Take Charge: The Green Rush Revival in the Cannabis Market
NEW YORK- As the cannabis market flourishes, several companies have made significant strides, contributing to the sector's overall bullish sentiment, beyond the widely recognized giants. Focusing on a fresh set of companies, let's explore some ...
U.S. Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Surpass $31 Billion in Sales in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In a notable advancement for the cannabis industry, legal sales in the United States are forecasted to exceed $31 billion this year, according to an economic forecast from Whitney Economics, a consultancy specializing ...
PharmAla Biotech and Cortexa Supply GMP Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use in Australia
LOS ANGELES- PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc., in collaboration with Cortexa Pty. Ltd., has achieved supplying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Psilocybin for therapeutic use to a patient under the Australian authorized prescriber scheme, marking what the ...
Utah to Launch Psilocybin and MDMA Pilot Program for Behavioral Health Treatment
NEW YORK-Utah is set to introduce a pioneering pilot program that will allow select hospitals to administer psilocybin and MDMA to patients for behavioral health treatment starting in May, after Governor Spencer Cox opted to ...
Massachusetts Considers Legalizing Therapeutic Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- Last week, the Massachusetts legislature's Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions convened a hearing to deliberate on a proposed initiative aiming to legalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics. The measure, which seeks ...
Week In Review: First Year of Legal Cannabis Sales Brings $1.1 Billion to Maryland; Nebraska Advocates Submit Over 114,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Campaign
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Minnesota’s Hemp-Derived THC Market Generates Over $10 Million in Taxes: Delaware Governor to Decide on Pathway for Medical Cannabis Companies to Enter Adult-Use Market:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Massachusetts Approves Historic Maritime Cannabis Transport; NCAA Removes Cannabis from Banned Substance List; Brazil Decriminalizes Cannabis; Maryland Launches Cannabis Workforce Development Program
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
