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Taylor Engle

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Taylor Engle is a journalist and author covering the cannabis industry, with more than ten years of experience in global media. She's been published in outlets including The Bluntness, Green Flower Media, Leafwire, and more. Her work for mg Magazine explores the evolving business, culture, and policy landscape of cannabis, drawing on a multidisciplinary background in public relations, marketing, and editorial strategy. In addition to cannabis journalism, Taylor has written extensively about fashion, music, architecture and design, health and wellness, sports, food, finance, and breaking news. She began her career in public relations at Weedmaps and has since worked across media, brand strategy, copywriting, and editing, helping organizations and campus brands shape their voice and tell meaningful stories. Taylor is also a wellness-focused author who creates interactive journals designed to support self-growth and reflection. She co-wrote her late father’s memoir and is currently working on a coming-of-age novel centered on themes of personal development and wellbeing.
Vivid blue, red, and purple gummies made with natural color formulations.

How a Small Cannabis Company Beat Big Food to Natural Blue

Natural blue is one of food science’s most stubborn formulation problems. As major food companies continue searching for scalable replacements for synthetic dyes, cannabis ingredients supplier Melt-to-Make spent years working through the same problem. Its resulting natural-blue gummies offer a small but satisfying reminder that cannabis innovation does not always follow the lead of mainstream consumer packaged goods. Sometimes, it gets there first.
Professional cannabis vape hardware with high-clarity oil on a wooden table, representing the shift to purpose-built cannabis technology.

From Crisis to Market Leader: How Vapes Conquered Cannabis

How did the cannabis vape category go from the brink of collapse in 2019 to leading the retail market in 2026? The answer lies in a total departure from nicotine-based hardware and a move toward radical transparency. In this feature, industry leaders break down the "oil-to-coil” innovations and market shifts that allowed vapes to earn back consumer trust. It’s a masterclass in industry resilience — and a blueprint for how cannabis brands can survive any crisis.
Four cannabis industry executives talk in an upscale networking setting, reflecting leadership, professionalism, and industry credibility.

Most Influential Executives of Cannabis Awards Goes National in 2026

As the cannabis industry faces regulatory delays, capital constraints, and renewed political resistance, the Most Influential Executives of Cannabis Awards is expanding nationwide in 2026. What began as a local recognition program now aims to spotlight the executives whose grit, leadership, and staying power are helping professionalize the industry and strengthen its legitimacy.
Shine 24K gold rolling papers, Million Bananas organic banana leaf wraps, and Botani tea leaf wraps displayed with pre-rolled cones and cannabis flower on a tray.

5 Specialty Wraps and Papers that Turn a Small Shelf into Bigger Margins

Rolling papers and wraps aren’t just a checkout-lane afterthought anymore. Specialty papers, artisanal wraps, and oversized cones have turned the category into a high-margin, story-driven add-on — especially for customers who want a sensory upgrade or a little ritual flair. From gold leaf papers to banana leaf and tea leaf wraps (plus customizable printed options), these picks sell best when merchandised like lifestyle items and bundled with elevated accessories.
Revolution dispensary interior in Illinois featuring modern circular lighting, lush greenery, and a sleek, open-concept layout designed for an intuitive shopping experience.

Revolution Cannabis: Blending Tech Innovation with Design

After winning thirteen trophies at the recent Best in Grass Illinois Awards, Revolution’s five dispensaries safely can be said to be among the best...
The interior of Dazed Consumption Lounge at Planet 13 Las Vegas, featuring futuristic neon wall designs, plush seating, and a vibrant mural with a surreal forest scene.

Inside Planet 13’s Dazed Consumption Lounge

In a city defined by nightlife, excess, and endless entertainment, Dazed Consumption Lounge brings a dazzling slice of cannabis culture to America’s adult playground....
Marie Saloum helps a customer browsing shelves while holding a green shopping basket at GreenPharms Mesa.

GreenPharms Feels Like Your Favorite Corner Store

At GreenPharms in Mesa, Arizona, cannabis shopping feels less like a counter transaction and more like a quick stop at the corner store. Customers grab a basket or cart, browse bright aisles, read labels, and compare products at their own pace, but budtenders remain available at the flower bar and checkout counter. Founder and CEO Marie Saloum spent two years navigating regulatory pushback to bring Arizona its first supermarket-style dispensary, and now she's planning a larger Phoenix flagship.
Best premium cannabis grinders for 2026 featuring the Woodie artisanal hardwood herb grinder and luxury smoking accessories.

8 Cannabis Grinders for 2026: Top Picks for Design, Durability, and Style

Beyond basic utility, the modern cannabis grinder has evolved into a precision-engineered tool and a luxury design object. From aerospace-grade aluminum and non-stick ceramic coatings to handcrafted exotic hardwoods, we explore the eight must-have grinders redefining retail inventory for 2026.
Close-up of a perfumer’s workspace with glass beakers, a pipette, translucent aromatic liquids, and fragrance blotter strips in soft natural light.

Terpenes, Story, and Time: The Perfumery Playbook for Cannabis

Cannabis has learned to talk in data — THC percentages, yields, margins — but consumers buy in feelings. Perfumers have long faced the same challenge: how to translate molecules into emotion and guide people through an experience that unfolds over time. In this operator-focused breakdown, perfumers explain why scent is “experience architecture,” why layering is temporal (not additive), how design and story can outrank taxonomy, and why unfamiliar terpene profiles need context to succeed.
Customers browse product displays inside a Zen Leaf dispensary with warm wood fixtures and modern overhead lighting.

The Retail Design Playbook Behind Zen Leaf’s Multi-State Consistency

Zen Leaf operates dispensaries in 13 states, each shaped by different regulations, real estate constraints, and local culture. Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all store model, the brand designs for consistency of experience: hospitality-led service, approachable education, and localized storytelling that still feels unmistakably Zen Leaf. Executive Vice President Robert Cohen explains how the company translates its “DNA and intention” across markets without losing the qualities that make cannabis retail feel human.

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