BevCanna poised for further expansion
The truth about Green Wednesday
Nevada cannabis sales stronger than ever despite diminished tourism
Mexico to become the world’s largest regulated cannabis market
Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
THC on Tap: Why cannabis beverages aren’t more popular
BevCanna poised for further expansion
The truth about Green Wednesday
Nevada cannabis sales stronger than ever despite diminished tourism
Mexico to become the world’s largest regulated cannabis market
Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
THC on Tap: Why cannabis beverages aren’t more popular
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BevCanna poised for further expansion
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Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
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BevCanna poised for further expansion
On Tuesday, Canadian beverage giant BevCanna announced the impending acquisition of Naturo, a privately held company based in British Colombia. The two companies seem like a natural fit. Both are well-versed in developing and marketing in-house and white label brands. And both have centered their marketing on…
The truth about Green Wednesday
Cannabis businesses across the country are gearing up for a surge in customers on what’s become known as Green Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving. Due to people stocking up on munchies-inducing treats before the ultimate food holiday, Green Wednesday now rivals Black Friday…
Nevada cannabis sales stronger than ever despite diminished tourism
Increased cannabis spending among both residents of Nevada and tourists pushed adult-use sales to a new high over the summer, a welcome development for a market that saw sales plunge in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia Care expands mid-Atlantic reach
Last week, Columbia Care became the first publicly traded MSO to hold both cultivation and processing licenses in West Virginia.The Mountain State awarded just 10 processing licenses, via lottery. Columbia Care’s CEO, Nicholas Vita…
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In an another indicator of the trend toward gourmet edibles, Vertical Wellness acquired The Organic Candy Factory, makers of vegan, organic, kosher gummy bears that are free of gelatin and high fructose corn syrup.
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Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
Starting this week, Angelinos will be able to dig into pints of THC and CBD-infused ice cream from Mellow. Mellow ice cream, pre-rolls, and merchandise will be available to purchase online; the company will offer home delivery…
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THC beer, session drinking, and the future of cannabis beverages
Cannabis beverages have come a long way in a short time. When recreational sales started in 2014, the selection was mostly limited to unsavory sodas and fruit punches laden with heavy doses of both sugar and cannabinoids. But that’s changing…
Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
Starting this week, Angelinos will be able to dig into pints of THC and CBD-infused ice cream from Mellow. Mellow ice cream, pre-rolls, and merchandise will be available to purchase online; the company will offer home delivery…
NBA star Larry Hughes teams up with Al Harrington to launch Missouri dispensaries
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Hot Brands: Papa & Barkley Skincare
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Trend Watch: The move toward “premium” products
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Trend watch: Kiva debuts strain-specific edibles made from live resin
California’s Kiva Confections today unveiled Lost Farm, the first edibles brand made with strain-specific, 100% live resin. The new line is clearly geared toward more sophisticated or long-time consumers.
Q&A: Talking plants and product development with Courtney Maltais of The Clear
Talking science and development with Courtney Maltais of The Clear, the first cannabis distillate oil to hit major markets, in 2013. Maltais is soft spoken yet voluble on any topic I throw her way, from a detailed and technical description of extraction methods to the latest in genome mapping.
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Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
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Why CBN? Benefits, untapped potential, and the brands that are leading the way
How does CBN work? Will CBN be the next big thing? A look at how CBN works, how CBN interacts with THC, and the brands that are jumping on the CBN bandwagon.
The truth about Green Wednesday
Cannabis businesses across the country are gearing up for a surge in customers on what’s become known as Green Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving. Due to people stocking up on munchies-inducing treats before the ultimate food holiday, Green Wednesday now rivals Black Friday…
Nevada cannabis sales stronger than ever despite diminished tourism
Increased cannabis spending among both residents of Nevada and tourists pushed adult-use sales to a new high over the summer, a welcome development for a market that saw sales plunge in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia Care expands mid-Atlantic reach
Last week, Columbia Care became the first publicly traded MSO to hold both cultivation and processing licenses in West Virginia.The Mountain State awarded just 10 processing licenses, via lottery. Columbia Care’s CEO, Nicholas Vita…
Vertical Wellness makes savvy move into edibles market
In an another indicator of the trend toward gourmet edibles, Vertical Wellness acquired The Organic Candy Factory, makers of vegan, organic, kosher gummy bears that are free of gelatin and high fructose corn syrup.
THC beer, session drinking, and the future of cannabis beverages
Cannabis beverages have come a long way in a short time. When recreational sales started in 2014, the selection was mostly limited to unsavory sodas and fruit punches laden with heavy doses of both sugar and cannabinoids. But that’s changing…
Bottlenecks, roadblocks, and the black market: An overview of Michigan’s adult use cannabis market in 2020
Michigan’s adult-use cannabis market is on pace to eclipse $500 million in sales in 2020, a relatively average first year performance that’s been held back by…
Trend Watch: The move toward “premium” products
As the cannabis industry matures, consumers are growing up along with it and gravitating toward more sophisticated products. Most cannabis data-tracking companies don’t distinguish premium brands from the rest of the products available on the market, but
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BevCanna poised for further expansion
On Tuesday, Canadian beverage giant BevCanna announced the impending acquisition of Naturo, a privately held company based in British Colombia. The two companies seem like a natural fit. Both are well-versed in developing and marketing in-house and white label brands. And both have centered their marketing on…
Columbia Care expands mid-Atlantic reach
Last week, Columbia Care became the first publicly traded MSO to hold both cultivation and processing licenses in West Virginia.The Mountain State awarded just 10 processing licenses, via lottery. Columbia Care’s CEO, Nicholas Vita…
Mexico to become the world’s largest regulated cannabis market
Mexico is poised to become the largest legal cannabis market in the world. The legislation has been a long time coming. The journey has been beset by the usual political infighting, but enriched by some rather delightful…
Vertical Wellness makes savvy move into edibles market
In an another indicator of the trend toward gourmet edibles, Vertical Wellness acquired The Organic Candy Factory, makers of vegan, organic, kosher gummy bears that are free of gelatin and high fructose corn syrup.
NBA star Larry Hughes teams up with Al Harrington to launch Missouri dispensaries
Hometown hero Larry Hughes announced he will be opening two medical dispensaries and a cultivation and processing center in St. Louis. The venture, Viola Missouri (VMO) is the result of a partnership with his former NBA teammate…
SKYMINT announces Michigan’s largest sungrown cannabis farm
SKYMINT Brands, Michigan’s largest vertically integrated cannabis company, today announced the opening of a giant new grow facility. SKYMINT Farms is a 200-acre outdoor cannabis farm in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The company promises the farm …
America’s longest serving cannabis prisoner to be released
In Florida in 1989, Richard DeLisi began his 90-year sentence for trafficking. DeLisi’s crime was nonviolent, and Last Prisoner Project, an organization that fights for the release of victims of the war on drugs, describes the bust as “entrapment.”
What will legalization look like? What Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Arizona are doing right–and wrong.
Eight years after Colorado and Washington ended prohibition, recreational weed is legal in a third of the United States. Which is indeed cause for celebration. And it’s heartening to see that the new legislation reflects…
Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Montana legalize recreational cannabis
Yesterday the voters in four states came out against prohibition. Recreational cannabis is now legal in 15 states, plus Washington D.C. Medical cannabis also made gains.
Trend watch: Kiva debuts strain-specific edibles made from live resin
California’s Kiva Confections today unveiled Lost Farm, the first edibles brand made with strain-specific, 100% live resin. The new line is clearly geared toward more sophisticated or long-time consumers.
The truth about Green Wednesday
Cannabis businesses across the country are gearing up for a surge in customers on what’s become known as Green Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving. Due to people stocking up on munchies-inducing treats before the ultimate food holiday, Green Wednesday now rivals Black Friday…
Retail Spotlight: Tacoma’s Emerald Leaves
Leroy Duane Dunn of Tacoma’s Emerald Leaves on the importance of building community, how Washington’s high tax rates make it harder for small minority-owned businesses to succeed, and what needs to happen to…
Bottlenecks, roadblocks, and the black market: An overview of Michigan’s adult use cannabis market in 2020
Michigan’s adult-use cannabis market is on pace to eclipse $500 million in sales in 2020, a relatively average first year performance that’s been held back by…
Trend Watch: The move toward “premium” products
As the cannabis industry matures, consumers are growing up along with it and gravitating toward more sophisticated products. Most cannabis data-tracking companies don’t distinguish premium brands from the rest of the products available on the market, but
THC on Tap: Why cannabis beverages aren’t more popular
US cannabis beverage sales comprise a small percentage of the ingestible cannabis market (6% of 2019 sales), and a tinier share of the overall market. But that may be changing. Experts predict exponential growth in sales over the next few years.
Retail Insights: Green Dragon on the move
Green Dragon co-CEO Alex Levine shares the secrets to his company’s success in the cannabis industry. Steady, methodical growth has been the key for Denver-based Green Dragon’s quick path to profitability. When Green Dragon …
MJ Unpacked Midwest: Day Two Takeaways
At 4:20, a stalwart group gathered for a happy hour farewell to MJ Unpacked Midwest. After two days of making connections and listening to refreshingly detailed and specific breakdowns of various aspects of the business, I found myself trading stories about ridiculous…
MJ Unpacked Midwest: Day One Takeaways
On Wednesday, industry leaders convened online for the first day of MJ Unpacked Midwest, an event engineered to build relationships at an executive level. Attendees met in the virtual auditorium for a “Wake and Shake” hosted by George Jage, co-founder of MJ Unpacked…
The Culta-Cookies partnership: A solid foundation for an empire in Maryland
By partnering with the medical dispensary Culta, Cookies has made a big splash in Marlyand, where lines stretch around the block as patients wait to pick up the famous West Coast strains.
Covid solutions: The story of anna and the future of AI-powered self checkout
The pandemic has upended the usual controversy of automation versus jobs. Matt Frost’s anna system now presents a method for protecting both customers and employees from the threat of Covid-19. But increased automation will still have lasting implications…
