MOORPARK, Calif. — Clipper 1959 S.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of Flamagas S.A., named Kretek International Inc. the official U.S. importer and distributor for Clipper, a reusable lighter brand. The partnership, effective January 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone in expanding Clipper’s footprint across diverse retail channels in the United States. “The synergy with Kretek’s current brand portfolio provides Clipper...

PHOENIX -- Clarion Management Services, the maker of ProKure, has rebranded to GroClarity. The new positioning is partnered with a strategic shift in the company's mission and the expansion of their product offerings. GroClarity Overview GroClarity: GroClarity is made of two key brands: IPM Insights and ProKure. IPM Insights: IPM insights is an environmental testing and reporting service that allows cultivators to collect, analyze,...

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Fernway, a Northeastern US cannabis brand, reported its 2024 Q3 financial results. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, Fernway generated $11.1M in wholesale revenue and an estimated annualized retail gross merchandise value (GMV) of $95M+. This represents +133% year over year growth. Fernway's year over year growth has been bolstered by its entry into the New Jersey cannabis...

COLORADO – The Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), Colorado’s cannabis trade association representing more than 400 business licenses across the state, released the first ever statewide Green Voter Guide with endorsements for state level races across Colorado. MIG reached out to all state level candidates to discuss key issues affecting cannabis patients, consumers, workers and small business owners. “While public safety is...

SHAMOKIN DAM, Penn. – Insa Inc., an independent, Massachusetts-based medical and adult-use medical marijuana company, launched Gillie Grows by Insa in partnership with Philadelphia influencer Gillie Da King. Developed by Head Grower Kevin Sparks in collaboration with Gillie Da King, Gillie Grows by Insa has three strains, including Purp 30, Mule Kick, and Gillie W’nka. "Working with Gillie on the strain development process was...

NEW JERSEY – Employees of Green Thumb Industries have filed a petition seeking an election to remove United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 union officials’ monopoly “representation” over them. Michael Potter, a Lead Warehouse Technician for Green Thumb, filed the decertification petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on behalf of his coworkers at five locations across New Jersey. Mr....

LONDON - Glass Pharms and the Advanced Plant Growth Centre at The James Hutton Institute are to conduct a ground-breaking medical cannabis research program that has been funded by UKRI’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The three-year project will aim to support the growing need for medicinal cannabis by helping standardise the product to meet pharmaceutical quality though...

The cannabis industry has seen a significant shift toward e-commerce as dispensaries seek to meet the demands of an increasingly digital consumer base. This transition is driven by the need to offer convenience, expand market reach, and provide a seamless shopping experience for customers who are accustomed to the ease of online shopping. However, navigating the e-commerce landscape presents unique...

LEE, Mass. – Sweetgrass Botanicals, a woman- and minority-owned and operated craft cannabis company, took home three awards, including Best Overall Entry and Best Non-Solvent Concentrate, at the inaugural NECANN Cup of Champions in Boston on September 21. Made in partnership with High Ledges Cannabis, a craft cultivation company based in Franklin County, Massachusetts, the company's GMO Fresh Pressed Live...

The study of genetics dates back to the nineteenth century, when Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian monk, pioneered the field. Between 1856 and 1863, Mendel’s meticulous experiments with pea plants demonstrated offspring display a combination of physical traits from both parents, thereby identifying the basic principles of genetic inheritance. Although he couldn’t figure out the “invisible factors” that determine phenotype...