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Seattle Summit Unites Diverse Voices for Policy Reform

Dozens of cannabis professionals, regulators, and advocates gathered in Seattle in May to discuss some of the cannabis industry’s most pressing issues. The tenth-annual...
Humboldt Family Farms Blue Dream hash-infused pre-roll packaging designed by CannaCarton, displayed on a bed of blueberries.

How Cannabis Packaging Is Evolving Amid Trade Turmoil and Cost Pressures

Packaging is an essential part of the supply chain and often serves as consumers’ first consideration in purchasing decisions. Beyond communicating brand identity, packaging...
Two individuals unloading boxes from a delivery van behind a cannabis storefront, symbolizing distribution networks referenced in the DEA’s 2025 report on illicit marijuana trade.

DEA Alleges Chinese and Cartel Gangs Control U.S. Cannabis Trade

WASHINGTON – International crime syndicates have “taken control of” the legal cannabis industry, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report released in May. By...
Modern bar area at The Artist Tree Cannabis Lounge in Hawthorne, California, featuring sleek turquoise tile, brass accents, and curated shelving with art and cannabis accessories.

The Artist Tree Elevates Cannabis Culture with Art and Community

The Artist Tree Hawthorne blends cannabis, creativity, and community in a stylish lounge setting that celebrates local art and culture.
Challenges in maintaining 401(k) plans for cannabis companies amid shifting financial regulations

How Cannabis Businesses Can Navigate 401(k) Uncertainty

The cannabis industry has long operated on the fringe of mainstream business, and recent developments regarding 401(k) plans underscore the ongoing struggles in this...
Illustration of a chaotic courtroom scene filled with anthropomorphic birds, symbolizing legal and financial turmoil, fitting for the bankruptcy challenges faced by the cannabis industry.

The Cannabis Industry and Bankruptcy Relief

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. §§ 801-971, is a federal law that makes manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing marijuana a crime. Despite the...
In The Flow Chemmy Jones cannabis flower in a clear glass jar with white lid designed and manufactured by Sana Packaging, displayed outdoors on a mossy rock.

Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Design, Compliance, and Sustainability

Packaging designed to make first impressions last Packaging is an eternal puzzle, especially in heavily regulated industries and even more especially when those industries are...
Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, poses for a professional portrait following the company’s entry into the hemp-derived THC market.

Edible Brands CEO Somia Farid Silber Leads Expansion into Hemp-Derived THC Market

From handcrafted bouquets to hemp-infused goods, Edible Brands is evolving under the bold leadership of its next-generation CEO. In March, Edible Brands touched off a...
Two scientists in a cannabis extraction lab reviewing equipment data, emphasizing American-made system compliance and quality standards.

The Tariff Effect: What Cannabis Processors Need to Know

President Donald Trump’s recent reinstatement of a 25-percent tariff on imported steel sent shockwaves across multiple industries, including hemp and cannabis extraction and processing....
Automated energy management system for an indoor cannabis cultivation facility.

Power Play: Cutting Costs and Emissions with Demand Response

The cannabis industry has experienced explosive and continued growth in recent years, with 2024 sales projected to exceed a staggering $31 billion. But rapid...

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