Close-up of nano-emulsified cannabis-infused gummies under magnification, highlighting precise particle suspension and vibrant formulation.

Cannabis Nano-Emulsions: Faster Onset, Stronger Effects

Nano-emulsification is transforming cannabis edibles with faster onset, greater bioavailability, and more consistent effects — ushering in a new standard for cannabinoid delivery across beverages, gummies, tinctures, and topicals.
Scientist in a cannabis lab testing vape oil formulation using analytical equipment to ensure safety and hardware compatibility.

Cannabis Vape Tech 3.0: Science, Safety Standards, and Innovation

From ASTM safety standards to terpene-driven flavor trends, cannabis vapes are evolving fast. Industry experts share how brands are tackling hardware risks, formulation challenges, and shifting consumer preferences to create safer, better-tasting products.
Digital cannabis leaf disintegrating into data particles overlaid with AI interface and search elements, symbolizing algorithmic filtering and visibility loss in AI-powered cannabis SEO.

AI Search is Changing Cannabis SEO. Here’s How to Stay Visible

Google’s AI overviews are reshaping how cannabis brands get found online. Traditional SEO isn’t enough anymore. Here’s how GEO strategies can keep your content in front of customers — even in a zero-click world.
Alta Dispensary storefront in Nolita-Chinatown, New York City, featuring modern architectural elements and a curved wall design with illuminated signage.

Alta Brings Family Legacy and Feminine Wellness to NYC Dispensary

Alta New York combines elevated design with family legacy to create a dispensary experience rooted in heritage, hospitality, and community impact in the heart of Manhattan.
Stylish older man in a tailored suit seated in a leather chair, confidently vaping in a classic library setting, symbolizing the evolution of sleek and sophisticated cannabis vape design.

How Vape Technology Became Sleek, Safe, and Stylish

Modern cannabis hardware is merging fashion with function. Brands are elevating design aesthetics to appeal to a new wave of tech-savvy, style-conscious consumers demanding beauty and performance in one sleek package.
Professional headshot of Aaron Smith photographed by mg Magazine photographer Thomas O'Brien. Aaron is the founding CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

NCIA Founding CEO Aaron Smith to Step Down After 15 Years

Aaron Smith will step down as NCIA’s CEO on August 15 after fifteen years leading the cannabis industry’s oldest and largest trade association.
Large batch of cannabis pre-rolls highlighting mass production and consumer demand for affordable, convenient, and potent products in today’s pre-roll market.

Roll with It: Pre-Roll Market Heats Up

Infused joints and multipacks are stealing the spotlight this summer as brands lean into flavor, convenience, and consistency — proving pre-rolls are no longer an afterthought, but a powerhouse.
A young Gen Z cannabis cultivator monitors a high-tech indoor grow under teal and purple lighting, symbolizing innovation, automation, and digital integration in modern cultivation.

Gen Z Cultivators Are Growing More than Weed

Tech-native and brand-savvy, Gen Z cultivators are blending innovation with authenticity to shape a new narrative in cannabis growing.
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How Women Cannabis Leaders Are Creating a More Equitable Future

Women across the cannabis industry are redefining leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and building a more inclusive, purpose-driven future.
Attorney Cat Packer was the first person of color to helm a major cannabis regulatory commission in the United States.

Cat Packer on Cannabis, Equity, and Reform

Former Los Angeles regulator Cat Packer reflects on cannabis policy, social justice, and what the industry must do to repair the harms of the drug war.

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