Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
Not your usual cannabis awards show: The Grow Off this Saturday
THC on Tap: Why cannabis beverages aren’t more popular
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
Retail insights: Green Dragon on the move
What social equity? The latest on the Illinois licensing scandals
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
Not your usual cannabis awards show: The Grow Off this Saturday
THC on Tap: Why cannabis beverages aren’t more popular
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
Retail insights: Green Dragon on the move
What social equity? The latest on the Illinois licensing scandals
Latest
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
As we all know, the robust cannabis market has been one of the only good things about 2020. But some brands have seen a particularly impressive uptick in sales. Here’s ten brands that are absolutely killing it this year.
Not your usual cannabis awards show: The Grow Off this Saturday
If you’ve been in this industry for long, you may have developed a healthy skepticism of cannabis awards shows. We certainly have. But The Grow Off levels the playing fields. Each competition features a singular mystery strain that each grower works with, and they have no…
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.
Social justice advocates and the tug-of-war over Washington state’s residency requirement
Last January, legislative prospects for lifting the residency requirement looked good. But strong pushback from small businesses and social justice advocates caused legislators to pump the brakes and shift their focus to establishing a social equity program.
Virginia’s first medical dispensary opens
The first medical cannabis dispensary in Virginia has opened its doors in Bristol. Dharma Pharmaceuticals is one of four licensed medical cannabis companies in the state. The opening has been a long time coming.
Shxwha:y First Nation alleges their cannabis facility has been held up by provincial government
The Shxwha:y Chief and Council allege that provincial regulators in British Columbia have failed to live up to their promise of facilitating meaningful Indigenous participation in the growth of the British Columbia cannabis industry.
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
From the verdant fields of Yakima River sungrown to Gro Op’s giant indoor facilities, Washington’s cannabis farms are off the hook. Here’s a look at the farms and processors that are leading the pack.
Northwestern devastation mobilizes cannabis industry
This has been the worst fire season in US history. For weeks, the West Coast choked under a a thick blanket of smoke and ash, which eventually darkened even European skies. But while the air has cleared in most regions, the reckoning has only just begun.
Latest data shows that COVID-19 sales spike may be diminishing
Increased cannabis consumption amidst the COVID-19 pandemic pushed adult-use cannabis sales in mature markets to record highs this summer, but the latest data shows sales returning to more normal levels.
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 …
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
As we all know, the robust cannabis market has been one of the only good things about 2020. But some brands have seen a particularly impressive uptick in sales. Here’s ten brands that are absolutely killing it this year.
Not your usual cannabis awards show: The Grow Off this Saturday
If you’ve been in this industry for long, you may have developed a healthy skepticism of cannabis awards shows. We certainly have. But The Grow Off levels the playing fields. Each competition features a singular mystery strain that each grower works with, and they have no…
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.
Social justice advocates and the tug-of-war over Washington state’s residency requirement
Last January, legislative prospects for lifting the residency requirement looked good. But strong pushback from small businesses and social justice advocates caused legislators to pump the brakes and shift their focus to establishing a social equity program.
Virginia’s first medical dispensary opens
The first medical cannabis dispensary in Virginia has opened its doors in Bristol. Dharma Pharmaceuticals is one of four licensed medical cannabis companies in the state. The opening has been a long time coming.
Shxwha:y First Nation alleges their cannabis facility has been held up by provincial government
The Shxwha:y Chief and Council allege that provincial regulators in British Columbia have failed to live up to their promise of facilitating meaningful Indigenous participation in the growth of the British Columbia cannabis industry.
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
From the verdant fields of Yakima River sungrown to Gro Op’s giant indoor facilities, Washington’s cannabis farms are off the hook. Here’s a look at the farms and processors that are leading the pack.
Northwestern devastation mobilizes cannabis industry
This has been the worst fire season in US history. For weeks, the West Coast choked under a a thick blanket of smoke and ash, which eventually darkened even European skies. But while the air has cleared in most regions, the reckoning has only just begun.
Latest data shows that COVID-19 sales spike may be diminishing
Increased cannabis consumption amidst the COVID-19 pandemic pushed adult-use cannabis sales in mature markets to record highs this summer, but the latest data shows sales returning to more normal levels.
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 …
Top ten cannabis brands on the rise in Oregon
As we all know, the robust cannabis market has been one of the only good things about 2020. But some brands have seen a particularly impressive uptick in sales. Here’s ten brands that are absolutely killing it this year.
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
From the verdant fields of Yakima River sungrown to Gro Op’s giant indoor facilities, Washington’s cannabis farms are off the hook. Here’s a look at the farms and processors that are leading the pack.
Virginia Co the latest cannabis company to change name due to disturbing historical associations
In this year of social justice reckoning, the popular Washington state cannabis brand Virginia Co became the latest in a slew of companies that are changing their branding due to concerns over offensive names or logos. But just how bad was The Virginia Company?
Glimpse the future: Insights from mature markets
The process of transitioning a medical cannabis market to adult-use is not without steep learning curves. But Midwestern states preparing to make the big jump don’t necessarily have to fly blind. Unlike established markets who’ve been charting unfamiliar territory…
Q&A: Michael Backes of Perfect on the step away from strains
Talking consistency, infused flower, blending, and the new language of cannabis with Michael Backes, the co-founder of Perfect, a California-based brand.
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.
Trend Watch: Fast-acting edibles and the future of CPG
The lowdown on fast-acting THC and CBD edibles: how they work, what’s out there, and why they’re the next big thing. Drew Hathaway, senior food scientist at Stillwater, and Mike Hennesy of Wana…
Amyris Scales First Fermentation-Based CBG
Amyris, a synthetic biotechnology company specializing in cosmetics, flavors, and fragrances, has successfully scaled up production of Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Often referred to as “the stemcell of cannabinoids,” CBG is the precursor from which all other cannabinoids are synthesized and is purported to…
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.
Social justice advocates and the tug-of-war over Washington state’s residency requirement
Last January, legislative prospects for lifting the residency requirement looked good. But strong pushback from small businesses and social justice advocates caused legislators to pump the brakes and shift their focus to establishing a social equity program.
Bestsellers: Washington’s top 10 cannabis producers
From the verdant fields of Yakima River sungrown to Gro Op’s giant indoor facilities, Washington’s cannabis farms are off the hook. Here’s a look at the farms and processors that are leading the pack.
Latest data shows that COVID-19 sales spike may be diminishing
Increased cannabis consumption amidst the COVID-19 pandemic pushed adult-use cannabis sales in mature markets to record highs this summer, but the latest data shows sales returning to more normal levels.
Panel gives cannabis industry a grade of D on social equity
Just how well is the US cannabis industry doing at addressing DEI issues, especially in these newly-legal states? And how can it do better? Capital access, diverse hiring, mentorship among experts’ top prescriptions to fix industry’s diversity problem…
Glimpse the future: Insights from mature markets
The process of transitioning a medical cannabis market to adult-use is not without steep learning curves. But Midwestern states preparing to make the big jump don’t necessarily have to fly blind. Unlike established markets who’ve been charting unfamiliar territory…
The vape market’s road to recovery
Once the fastest-growing product category in cannabis, vapes were the focus of the industry’s first public health crisis with the appearance of E-cigarette and Vaping Product Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) in late summer 2019. Despite seeing ups and down in the first half of 2020, in part due to the impact of COVID-19…
Columbia Care continues rapid expansion in West and Midwest
September has been a busy month for cannabis giant Columbia Care. On September 1, the company gained major bragging rights when it announced it had acquired The Green Solution (TGS), the largest vertically integrated cannabis operator in Colorado. But this proved just the start of a rapid…
Trend Watch: Fast-acting edibles and the future of CPG
The lowdown on fast-acting THC and CBD edibles: how they work, what’s out there, and why they’re the next big thing. Drew Hathaway, senior food scientist at Stillwater, and Mike Hennesy of Wana…
Cash crop: Price of cannabis hits record highs in Oregon and Michigan
Good news in 2020? Well the world may be on fire, but, hey, at least the cannabis market is healthy. As BDSA just reported, California, Colorado, Oklahoma have experienced record sales in the second quarter of 2020. And, after years of declining prices…
Not your usual cannabis awards show: The Grow Off this Saturday
If you’ve been in this industry for long, you may have developed a healthy skepticism of cannabis awards shows. We certainly have. But The Grow Off levels the playing fields. Each competition features a singular mystery strain that each grower works with, and they have no…
Social justice advocates and the tug-of-war over Washington state’s residency requirement
Last January, legislative prospects for lifting the residency requirement looked good. But strong pushback from small businesses and social justice advocates caused legislators to pump the brakes and shift their focus to establishing a social equity program.
Virginia’s first medical dispensary opens
The first medical cannabis dispensary in Virginia has opened its doors in Bristol. Dharma Pharmaceuticals is one of four licensed medical cannabis companies in the state. The opening has been a long time coming.
Shxwha:y First Nation alleges their cannabis facility has been held up by provincial government
The Shxwha:y Chief and Council allege that provincial regulators in British Columbia have failed to live up to their promise of facilitating meaningful Indigenous participation in the growth of the British Columbia cannabis industry.
Northwestern devastation mobilizes cannabis industry
This has been the worst fire season in US history. For weeks, the West Coast choked under a a thick blanket of smoke and ash, which eventually darkened even European skies. But while the air has cleared in most regions, the reckoning has only just begun.
Panel gives cannabis industry a grade of D on social equity
Just how well is the US cannabis industry doing at addressing DEI issues, especially in these newly-legal states? And how can it do better? Capital access, diverse hiring, mentorship among experts’ top prescriptions to fix industry’s diversity problem…
Virginia Co the latest cannabis company to change name due to disturbing historical associations
In this year of social justice reckoning, the popular Washington state cannabis brand Virginia Co became the latest in a slew of companies that are changing their branding due to concerns over offensive names or logos. But just how bad was The Virginia Company?
Missouri’s medical market may finally open, but where’s the weed?
No cannabis market rollout would be complete without its fair share of bureaucratic hurdles. But for Missouri’s medical market, unforeseen circumstances have transformed would-be hurdles into a series of walls. Though nearly two years have passed since…
Oklahoma residency requirement in dispute
The Oklahoma law requiring the cannabis business owners to reside in the state for at least two years is likely to be struck down as unconstitutional, according to attorneys who represent clients in the industry.
What social equity? The latest on the Illinois licensing scandals
Multiple scandals disrupt Illinois social equity lottery, which should award extra points to applications from companies that are majority owned by a person with a cannabis-related arrest on their record and other qualifications. But applicants allege that…
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…
With new store, Cresco boasts largest retail footprint in Illinois
Cresco Labs, one of the largest vertically integrated multi state cannabis operators in the United States, announced the opening of Sunnyside Schaumburg, its ninth dispensary in the state, creating the largest retail footprint in Illinois. Cresco’s retail share of the adult-use market has almost doubled since January, and…
MedMen opens new Florida location
MedMen Enterprises Inc. announced the opening of a Coral Shores location, near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 1,668 retail space is the company’s fifth operational location in the state. MedMen Coral Shores will offer the house brands, MedMen and Luxlyte, and a full…
Are terpenes the future of edibles? Dr. Ethan Russo and Dr. Jessica Knox present their case
Clinician Dr. Jessica Knox and neurologist Ethan Russo met with brand leaders and retailers to argue the case for terpenes in edibles. Dr. Knox started with a brief primer on terpenes…
How to be an ally: Key takeaways from the diversity summit at MJ Unpacked
Business leaders and equity advocates discussed promoting diversity in the industry. The group agreed that current programs are not working. Everyone at the table agreed that government equity programs are not really opening the playing field to the communities that have been most hurt by prohibition…
