Uruguay Lights Up the Future: Cannabis Gamma Ignites a Boom in the Marijuana Industry

With the introduction of Cannabis Gamma, Uruguay has experienced a revolution in its cannabis industry. Pharmacies have reported demand that surpassed all expectations due to this innovation. The Institute for the Regulation...

27w

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Is Cannabis Testing the Next Big Thing in the Global Market?

The rise of the cannabis industry has spawned several sub-market sectors globally, including the crucial field of cannabis testing. In a bid to provide insights and facilitate stakeholder navigation in this rapidly evolving...

27w

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Hemp Pioneers in Minnesota: Navigating Regulatory Haze Ahead of 2025 Marijuana Market Launch

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that hemp growers in Minnesota may enter the market more than a year ahead of the state’s plan to start selling adult-use marijuana in early 2025. According to information provided...

28w

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Historic Triumph for Cannabis Workers: Teamsters Ink Landmark Labor Agreements

In a landmark moment for the cannabis industry, members of Teamsters Local 777 have ratified their first collective bargaining agreements with three Rise dispensaries, a subsidiary of multi-state operator Green Thumb Industries...

28w

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Exploring the Impact of Canadian Government Funding on the Cannabis Industry

In recent years, following the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018, Canadian government organizations have provided support to cannabis companies in the form of funding programs. These programs have contributed...

29w

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Mary Jones Pops the Cap Off the Washington Cannabis Market with its THC-Infused Craft Sodas

After making waves in California, Mary Jones, a novel THC-infused craft soda brand by Seattle-based Jones Soda Co., has expanded to Washington state, bringing their award-winning flavors to dispensary shelves across the Evergreen...

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Transforming Healthcare: Introducing the Online Graduate Program in Medical Cannabis

In a groundbreaking move, the University of Mississippi recently announced the launch of a new online graduate program focusing on medical cannabis and dietary supplements. Developed as a joint endeavor between the School...

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New Licenses for Marijuana Lounges: Take a Seat & a Hit In Nevada

In a bid to make it easier and more affordable for cannabis consumption lounges to thrive in one of the country’s largest tourist markets, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has granted six new conditional licenses. This...

31w

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IES Unites with Apeks Supercritical to Propel Botanical Extraction Innovation Forward

In a strategic move, Isolate Extraction Systems (IES), a leader in crafting advanced supercritical CO2 botanical extraction solutions for various sectors, has taken over its top rival, Apeks Supercritical.Renowned for their...

33w

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GrowerIQ Secures Game-Changing Funding to Pioneer a New Era in Cannabis Cultivation

GrowerIQ, a pioneering cultivation management platform in the cannabis industry, has recently secured additional funding that will enable them to further advance their ambitious goals. This support will contribute to GrowerIQ’s...

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Cresco Labs Brings Premium Cannabis Brands to Florida

As a leading powerhouse in the U.S. cannabis industry, Cresco Labs has continued its path of growth and diversification with its most recent announcement: a strategic expansion into the Florida market. This move is characterized...

33w

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Aurora Cannabis Inks a C$33.7M Deal with Canaccord Genuity, Eyeing Debt Repayment and Calculated Acquisition

Aurora Cannabis Inc., a predominant entity in the worldwide cannabis industry, recently unveiled a partnership with Canaccord Genuity. According to the partnership’s stipulations, Canaccord Genuity will acquire 46,250,000...

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Bridging Divides: How Israeli & Palestinian Visionaries Built a Hemp Eco-Future in Portugal

In a world that often focuses on conflict and division, the unique story of Cânhamor, an innovative hemp block business established by two Israelis and two Palestinians in southern Portugal, stands out as an inspiring lesson...

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Pushing Boundaries: Senate Majority Leader Spearheads Federal Cannabis Legalization and Industry Reforms

In a recent campaign email, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged supporters to join him in calling for the federal government to legalize marijuana across the United States. Schumer pointed out that over 40 percent...

34w

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New Licensing Opportunity for New York Cannabis Businesses: Applications Accepted Until December 4th, 2023

As the amount of unsold cannabis rises among New York State growers, regulators plan to issue up to 1,500 new licenses for marijuana businesses to accelerate the retail market’s growth. The state’s Office of Cannabis...

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Could Senate Bill 773 Revolutionize Access to Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania?

In a significant move, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill allowing medical marijuana growers and processors to sell their products directly to patients. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 773, is sponsored by Republican...

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Hiding High Problems: Slang Worldwide Accused of Concealing Financial Woes in High Fidelity Cannabis Acquisition

Canadian marijuana multistate operator Slang Worldwide is being sued for allegedly concealing their financial problems while acquiring a Vermont-based cannabis business. The former owner of High Fidelity, Shayne Lynn, filed...

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Hitting Highs: States Soar in Sales as US Cannabis Market Blossoms Beyond Half a Billion

Recent data from the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department revealed that legal marijuana retailers in the state sold more than $47 million worth of adult-use and medical marijuana products in September. Although...

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Leafly Ignites a Retail Renaissance with Its Game-Changing Order API

In a bid to uplift the proficiency of cannabis vendors, Leafly has unveiled a novel Order API, a beacon that assures smooth integration of systems and efficient order management. Having been unveiled in a beta version earlier...

36w

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New Jersey Bites Into a New Era: Expanding the Menu of Edible Cannabis Offerings

Breaking away from its unique restrictions on edible cannabis products resembling food, proposals set forth by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) signal a new change in New Jersey’s cannabis scene. Unlike most markets...

39w

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Hong Kong CBD ban to kill industry

Hong Kong has begun to crack down on the CBD industry with those selling CBD infused beers or coffees unsure of whether they can survive. The CBD market in Hong Kong has never been regulated but this hasn’t stopped many...

1y

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Ice-T latest celebrity to join cannabis industry

Rapper, actor an producer Ice-T is the latest celebrity to join the cannabis industry after he announced plans to open a dispensary in Jersey City, New Jersey, He has joined up with the brand with friend Charis B, the founder...

1y

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As Guernsey reviews cannabis laws the UK remains conflicted

Guernsey politicians are reviewing laws regarding cannabis on the island. The move follows the Isle of Man approving the first licence for medicinal cannabis. The UK however remains conflicted on the issue of cannabis. With...

1y

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Recession to prove difficult for cannabis companies

As the global economy suffers from the effects of the Covid-19 lockdowns from the past two years coupled with the ongoing war in Ukraine investors are tightening their pockets and it could be cannabis companies that feel...

1y

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Hemp price drops as oversupply bites

Hemp prices have plunged because the market is “grossly oversupplied”, an industry expert claims. Hemp biomass prices have dropped to $10 a pound after hitting a high of US$40 a pound in July, according to PanXchange...

4y

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CBD Emporium appoints top exec

CBD Emporium has announced the appointment of Paul Steinberg as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Steinberg will report directly to President John Flanders and oversee national retail operations, logistics, as well as...

4y

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UK pharmacists issue stern warning about liquid CBD products

Pharmacists in the UK have issued claims that much of the CBD oil being sold in high street stores are incorrectly labelled, with two thirds of products containing less than 90 percent of the declared contents. Non-medicinal...

4y

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Cannabis industry in turmoil amid more job layoffs

The cannabis industry in North America is facing an ‘epidemic’ of recent job layoffs and a plummet in the price of pot stocks. This week, California-based Flow Kana was forced to cut 20% of its workforce, although CEO...

4y

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Cannabis marketing firm Herbfluence launched

An influencer marketing company has launched a platform to allow cannabis firms to avoid social media advertising clampdowns. Herbfluence describes itself as an influencer marketplace for the cannabis industry that is a “smarter,...

4y

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Canadian cannabis producers move too fast amid dwindling demand

Cannabis growers and producers in Canada are accumulating a huge inventory of the herb that is currently not needed by consumers. According to the Financial Post, there is an incomprehensible 328,000 kilograms of stored...

4y

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Harvesting begins at Marijuana Company of America

The Marijuana Company of America has begun its 2019 harvest at its CBD hemp farm in Scio, Oregon, after successful testing. With its joint venture partner – Global Hemp Group – the hemp and cannabis corporation has created...

4y

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Relevium buys Weedsense for $2m

Relevium Technologies has bought a Canadian wholesale and distribution cannabis company as part of a $2m deal. Relevium, through its Ontario-based subsidiary Biocannabix, has acquired 100% of Weedsense – a business that...

4y

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Why the demand for illegal cannabis is still rising in Canada

The demand for illegal cannabis is still on the rise despite widespread legalisation of the drug across Canada, according to a recent report by CBC. Some 60 per cent of Canadians are continuing to purchase weed on the black...

4y

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