Cannabis companies looking to grow have more options than ever
2h By Omar SacirbeyMany marijuana executives share the goal of growing their businesses, but how they achieve that can take many different avenues.…Washington state bars marijuana processors from converting hemp CBD into delta-9 THC
Fri 5:02pm By Bart SchanemanWashington state's cannabis businesses received clarity from regulators that processors cannot convert CBD into delta-9 THC in the legal marijuana market, a topic which had been under discussion among cannabis companies in the industry for months.…How cannabis companies can improve environmental and social impact
Fri 3:17pm By Laura DrotleffTaking responsibility for your cannabis company’s environmental and social impact isn’t just a “nice to have.”…Cannabis tech firm Tilt Holdings gets new $10 million credit line
Fri 2:39pm By Jeff SmithMassachusetts-based Tilt Holdings said Friday that its Jupiter Research vape cartridge subsidiary has signed a $10 million credit facility that will boost the cannabis tech firm’s capital for operations and growth. Money borrowed under the new revolving…Marijuana brand Old Pal gets $8M infusion from consumer products firm
Fri 12:52pm By Solomon IsraelConsumer products company Turning Point Brands (TPB) is making an $8 million strategic investment in marijuana brand Old Pal Holding. Louisville, Kentucky-based TPB’s investment involves “a convertible note which includes additional follow-on investment…Canadian cannabis sales reach new record of CA$313 million in May
Fri 10:22am By Solomon IsraelRegulated recreational marijuana sales in Canada grew modestly between April and May for the third month straight, reaching a new record of 313.3 million Canadian dollars ($248.8 million). National sales were up by 2.3% over April’s record figure, according…Opportunities abound in Michigan’s growing recreational marijuana market
Fri 6:30am By Jeff SmithSince launching 1½ years ago, Michigan's recreational marijuana program offers attractive market opportunities because of its large population, rapid sales growth, additional licenses and relatively affordable acquisition deals.…Cannabis cultivation giant buys second garden center this week
Thu 4:00pm By Omar SacirbeyBarely 48 hours after acquiring a hydroponic and gardening business in Oregon, cannabis cultivation company GrowGeneration Corp. said it is buying Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a hydroponic and gardening store in Northern California. Terms of the…Denver approves first marijuana retailer to work with licensed delivery service
Thu 3:15pm By Solomon IsraelThe Denver location of Colorado marijuana retail chain Strawberry Fields is the city’s first recipient of a cannabis delivery license. Possessing that permit means Strawberry Fields may legally offer marijuana delivery in Denver once the business makes…PA court: Medical cannabis regulators must handle application redactions
Thu 2:37pm By Jeff SmithPennsylvania medical cannabis regulators can’t turn over the responsibility of redacting sensitive information from license applications even if the work is a burden, the state’s highest court ruled. According to The Associated Press, the state Supreme…Schwazze buys 34-acre marijuana grow in Colorado for $11.3 million
Thu 1:04pm By Bart SchanemanDenver-based Schwazze closed on a deal to acquire marijuana cultivation operation Southern Colorado Growers (SCG) for $11.3 million.…As states limit delta-8 THC, industry operators plan next steps
Thu 6:30am By Laura DrotleffWith state limits on hemp-derived delta-8 THC beginning to impact sales for product manufacturers and retailers, businesses are considering how they will make up the gap. Delta-8 THC has taken the industry by storm over the past 18 month as manufacturers,…Amazon lobbies US government on cannabis, report says
Wed 5:29pm By Solomon IsraelIn a first for the company, e-commerce behemoth Amazon lobbied the U.S. government on cannabis policy during the second quarter of this year, Business Insider reported. The report did not detail exactly which aspects of cannabis policy were the focus of…Virginia chooses marijuana regulatory board, now seeks MJ attorney
Wed 5:00pm By Omar SacirbeyVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam appointed the five members of the Cannabis Control Authority that will govern the state’s legal marijuana market, while Attorney General Mark Herring said he is seeking to hire a general counsel for the new marijuana agency. The…Pennsylvania is a hotbed for cannabis M&A
Wed 5:00pm By Kevin HuhnOn July 12, Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO; OTCQX: VRNOF) closed its acquisition of all outstanding and issued equity interests in Agri-Kind, Pennsylvania cultivator and processor, and Agronomed Holdings.…Cannabis tech firm MassRoots, hedge fund in legal tangle over stock claim
Wed 4:15pm By Jeff SmithCannabis social media platform MassRoots, which recently announced a deal to merge with a metal-recycling firm, is trying to fend off a $12 million arbitration claim by an investment fund. Iroquois Master Fund, a hedge fund operated by Iroquois Capital…MJBizDaily honored for coverage of 2020 election, COVID-19 pandemic
Wed 3:42pm By Kevin HuhnMJBizDaily and MJBizMagazine won two Tabbie awards for excellence in trade journalism, the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) announced. The organization awarded a silver medal in the Special Section category to “Marijuana on the…Marijuana MSOs given leg up for cultivation permits, Utah lawsuit alleges
Wed 2:30pm By Bart SchanemanA new lawsuit in Utah claims that out-of-state marijuana companies were given preference during the application process for one of the eight medical cultivation licenses the state awarded in 2019.…Custom Cones USA launches first-of-its-kind white paper, focusing specifically on the pre-roll…
Wed 12:55pm By Pamela MooreCONTACT INFORMATION: Custom Cones USA 833-582-6637 contact@customconesusa.com RELEASE DATE: July 20, 2021 “Pre-Roll Experts” partnered with cannabis data firm Headset and surveyed more than 130 pre-roll business to deliver key industry insights. Dateline:…How cannabis growers are using new technology to be more productive, cut costs
Wed 11:30am By Bart SchanemanCannabis cultivators are using cutting-edge technology to increase efficiencies, cut down on labor costs and simply make their operations more efficient.…3 ways to avoid regulatory failure in marijuana cultivation
Wed 6:30am By Bart SchanemanThere's a lot more to growing cannabis in a regulated market than soil and water, and even one honest error can cause a severe regulatory failure.…Cannabis retailer High Tide continues US e-commerce acquisition spree
Tue 5:00pm By Solomon IsraelCanadian cannabis retail chain High Tide is making yet another U.S. e-commerce acquisition, entering a $3.85 million deal to acquire online marijuana accessories retailer DankStop. Under the terms of the deal announced Tuesday, High Tide’s U.S. subsidiary…Ayr Wellness buys two Illinois marijuana stores for $30 million
Tue 4:35pm By Bart SchanemanMultistate marijuana company Ayr Wellness is continuing its acquisitions of cannabis companies with an announcement it will be purchasing Illinois-based Herbal Remedies Dispensaries for approximately $30 million.…Cannabis sector shows resiliency during short COVID-19 recession
Tue 4:00pm By Jeff SmithThe economic recession in the U.S. caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was deep but lasted only two months, according to one of the most authoritative groups on the topic. The National Bureau of Economic Research said this week that the downturn lasted…Illinois faces legal challenge to latest marijuana social equity licensing plan
Tue 3:30pm By Jeff SmithA Michigan-based cannabis company is trying to stop Illinois’ already long-delayed process for issuing additional retail recreational marijuana licenses. The federal lawsuit filed by Sozo Illinois comes on the heels of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing…Cannabis cultivation company GrowGeneration expands OR footprint
Tue 2:51pm By Omar SacirbeyGrowGeneration Corp., one of the largest and fastest-growing cannabis-focused hydroponic and gardening chains in the nation, acquired Aqua Serene, a hydroponic garden center with two stores in southern Oregon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Aqua…Why Entourage bet CA$17.5M on small-batch marijuana cultivation: Q&A with CEO Scorsis
Tue 9:00am By Matt LamersNo licensed producer in Canada has managed to gain and hold more than one-fifth of the country’s cannabis market since legalization, even though the largest companies have spent – and lost – billions of dollars trying. George Scorsis, interim CEO of…Online cannabis sales boom amid COVID-19 spurs delivery-service acquisitions
Tue 6:30am By Solomon IsraelThe explosive growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled new interest in acquisitions involving direct-to-consumer cannabis delivery. Some marijuana companies have acquired delivery-only cannabis dispensaries, while others have spent more…The Parent Co. uses Apple platform to offer marijuana purchases, delivery
Mon 4:43pm By Bart SchanemanThe Parent Company, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, is taking advantage of Apple opening up its App Store to cannabis companies.…Curaleaf violated labor law in MA cannabis union case, judge says
Mon 2:49pm By Jeff SmithU.S. cannabis multistate giant Curaleaf engaged in unfair labor practices by “implicitly” promising certain retail store workers in Massachusetts increased benefits and better employment conditions if they didn’t support unionization, a labor court judge…
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