FARRELL, Pa. -- FARMACEUTICALRX of Pennsylvania has passed inspections for compliance with the organic cultivation practices and standards of organic accreditor Certified Kind LLC. Certified Kind is one of the leading accreditation bodies that certifies organic cultivation practices in the cannabis industry. Their standards align with those established for USDA Organic certification for food crops. This achievement places FARMACEUTICALRX in...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- History was made Saturday as the prolific rolling paper brand OCB reached an all-time high, successfully setting a world record for the most joints lit at once. This momentous event took place in Santa Rosa, California at Hall of Flowers, a trade show and festival with 7,000 participants who simultaneously sparked up at precisely 4:20 p.m. The record-setting...

WASHINGTON D.C. – Roughly 81 million eligible voters failed to participate in the 2020 election, but with hot-button issues like cannabis and abortion on the ballot in multiple states in 2024, voter turnout is poised for a big shift. Experts suggest these divisive topics may mobilize younger and previously disengaged voters in record numbers. According to the Brookings Institute, statewide...

LOS ANGELES — Congress federally legalized hemp-derived products but failed to establish a proper regulatory framework. With a flood of hemp-infused products now on the market, several states are moving to ban or restrictively regulate them. A new Reason Foundation policy report outlines how to protect consumers, establish safety standards and develop a healthy legal market for hemp products. “State...

LOS ANGELES -- Gamut Packaging launched, marking the transformation of MarijuanaPackaging.com into a brand that captures the full spectrum of packaging solutions. Since inception, the company has been a leading supplier in the cannabis packaging industry, offering an extensive range of stock and custom-branded packaging. This rebrand highlights the company's ability to offer "the full gamut"—providing solutions that meet the needs...

EDMONTON, AB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading Canada-based global medical cannabis company, today announced the appointments of CEO Miguel Martin to the additional role of Executive Chairman and outgoing Chairman Ron Funk as Lead Independent Director. Both appointments follow unanimous votes by Aurora's Board and are effective immediately. Mr. Martin has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of...

WASHINGTON -- The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, scheduled to take place from Sept. 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Japan Industrial Hemp Association (JIHA), this landmark event represents a pivotal moment for the global hemp industry, focusing on...

TORONTO - Tokyo Smoke, an award-winning cannabis retailer, has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement with TS Investments Corp., the parent of Tokyo Smoke (the "Buyer"), pursuant to which the Buyer will subscribe for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tokyo Smoke. The purchase price under the Stalking Horse Agreement is approximately CAD$77 million plus the Buyer's obligation to assume certain...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bianchi & Brandt, a full-service law firm headquartered in Scottsdale, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in business. Led by founding partners Laura Bianchi, and Justin Brandt, the business, real estate, and commercial litigation practice is renowned for its counsel and contributions to highly regulated industries, including cannabis and psychedelics. “It’s our goal to build trust with our clients and...

In the world of cannabis cultivation, the vast majority of varieties are photoperiod sensitive. This means they rely on regular intervals of light and dark to grow, with photosynthesis under the sun or lamps responsible for maturation throughout the plant’s life cycle from seedling through vegetative stage and eventually, flowering. Autoflower cannabis bucks this trend, instead flowering after a certain...