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Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financials, reflecting the effects of substantial operational changes and declines in top-line figures, yet showcasing margin gains and cost controls as indications of progress ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. turned in another quarter of measured progress in a tough Cannabis market. The company, with operations spanning cultivation, production, and retail facilities across multiple states, has reported year-over-year revenue growth and ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. delivered solid top-line gains in the opening months of 2026, underscoring its push into select markets while managing pressures in more established ones. The company, known for its focus ...
Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size to Reach $12.8B by 2035, FMI Forecasts
LOS ANGELES – As legalization advances worldwide, Cannabis packaging has become a strategic priority. From rigid, child-resistant designs leading in North America to compliant, sustainable solutions gaining traction in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, this ...
BLAZE Launches Herbie AI Budtender for Cannabis E-Commerce
ANAHEIM – BLAZE, an AI-powered retail technology suite specifically designed for Cannabis dispensaries, delivery services, payments, and e-commerce has introduced Herbie AI Budtender – the virtual assistant providing personalized product guidance to customers shopping online. ...
Curaleaf Extends Automatic Share Disposition Plan
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. disclosed that Peter Clateman, its Chief Legal Officer, has extended an existing automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to handle the exercise of stock options due to expire in July 2027 ...
Cresco Labs Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in Texas
AUSTIN – Cresco Labs Inc. announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety had conditionally awarded it a license under the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The vertically integrated permit, covering cultivation, processing and dispensing, applies ...
Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financials, reflecting the effects of substantial operational changes and declines in top-line figures, yet showcasing margin gains and cost controls as indications of progress ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. turned in another quarter of measured progress in a tough Cannabis market. The company, with operations spanning cultivation, production, and retail facilities across multiple states, has reported year-over-year revenue growth and ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. delivered solid top-line gains in the opening months of 2026, underscoring its push into select markets while managing pressures in more established ones. The company, known for its focus ...
What You Need to Know About Capital Investment Strategies
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that strategic capital investment in the cannabis and psychedelic industries requires a nuanced approach that balances innovation, risk management, and potential. As the market continues to transform and unfold, ...
Indiana House Blocks Cannabis Reclassification
LOS ANGELES- On January 27, 2025, the Indiana House of Representatives voted down an amendment to House Bill 1056 that sought to remove cannabis from the state's list of Schedule I controlled substances. The amendment, ...
Rastafarians Lead Caribbean Cannabis Boom
LOS ANGELES- In recent years, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has witnessed a transformative shift in its cannabis industry, particularly benefiting Rastafarian farmers who have long regarded the plant as sacred. Historically, these cultivators ...
Florida’s Cannabis Market Sees Shift as Smaller Operators Capture Market Share
LOS ANGELES- In Florida's evolving medical cannabis landscape, smaller operators are making significant inroads, challenging the dominance of established multi-state operators (MSOs). Despite the state's stringent vertical integration requirements—which mandate that Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers ...
Hawaii Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis with Constitutional Amendment Proposal
LOS ANGELES- Hawaii lawmakers introduced House Bill 519, proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. The bill seeks to amend Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution, allowing ...
Tacoma City Council Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- The Tacoma City Council in Washington State unanimously approved a resolution to decriminalize natural psychedelics, including substances containing tryptamines, phenethylamines, and indolamines. This legislative action designates the enforcement of laws against these entheogenic ...
Rhode Island Proposes Psilocybin Legalization and State-Regulated Therapy Program Pending Federal Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Rhode Island lawmakers introduced House Bill 5186, aiming to legalize psilocybin possession and cultivation for personal use. The bill proposes that individuals be allowed to cultivate psilocybin within their residences ...
Cannabis Legalization Measures Face Challenges in 2024 Elections
LOS ANGELES- In the 2024 elections, marijuana legalization measures faced significant challenges across multiple states. Notably, only Nebraska succeeded in relaxing restrictions by approving two ballot measures that legalized medical cannabis and established a regulatory ...
PharmaCann Defaults on Innovative Industrial Properties Leases
LOS ANGELES- On December 19, 2024, PharmaCann Inc., a privately held and vertically integrated cannabis company, defaulted on its December rent obligations for six of the eleven properties leased from Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP). ...
Awakn Life Sciences Secures $535,000 Credit Facility to Advance Addiction Treatment Programs
LOS ANGELES - Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on treatments for substance use and mental health disorders, has secured an unsecured credit facility of up to US$535,000 from an arm's length ...
Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Reach Record $1.64 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis industry achieved a record $1.64 billion in gross sales, marking a significant milestone since the state's first recreational dispensaries opened in November 2018. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission ...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Bills Propose Vertical Integration with License Caps
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska lawmakers have introduced legislative proposals to implement the state's recently approved medical cannabis laws. The proposed regulations include provisions for vertical integration and impose caps on the number of licenses issued. Under ...
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 ...
