BEND, Ore. -- The inaugural Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit will take place October 11, 2024. Organized by local hemp beverage brands Shift Naturals, Ablis and Altitude Functional Beverages, the summit will provide education, networking and collaboration opportunities for hemp beverage suppliers, distributors, and retailers in the Pacific Northwest. "Hemp beverages continue to capture the imagination of adult consumers across the country,"...

CHICAGO -- WYNK, an award-winning THC seltzer brand, partnered with Riot Fest 2024. Riot Fest is a three-day punk rock festival known for its diverse lineup and dynamic music and entertainment experience. The natural collaboration with Riot Fest aligns with WYNK's mission of elevating social moments through contemporary adult beverages. Angus Rittenburg, CEO of WYNK, shares his enthusiasm, "By integrating our premium...

SAN DIEGO -- The board of directors for Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), the first real estate company on the New York Stock Exchange focused on the regulated U.S. cannabis industry, declared a third quarter 2024 dividend of $1.90 per share of common stock, representing an annualized dividend of $7.60 per common share. “We are proud to declare our 30th...

BEND, Ore. -- Metrc Connect is live on the Dutchie platform. Dutchie collaborated with Metrc to create and test. Metrc Connect, which it calls "the next generation of traceability integration for POS vendors." Metrc Connect was designed to be a leap forward in communication between Metrc integrators, like Dutchie, that is expected to improve performance and efficiency. The product also...

As we await news about rescheduling, we know a new round of mergers, acquisitions, and capital infusions surely will follow. Whether you are a potential seller or buyer—or just want to grow your business with new capital—one thing is certain: If you aren’t prepared, luck will not save you. Even if you don’t anticipate a potential upcoming transaction, preparing...

ST. LOUIS -- Dark Horse Cannabis has rebrand from COCO Labs, signaling a new chapter marked by a refreshed identity and continued dedication to excellence. Specializing in crafting high-quality edibles, concentrates, and more for various brands, Dark Horse Cannabis provides comprehensive services ranging from formulation development to manufacturing, packaging, and labeling, all while adhering to stringent quality control measures to...

LOS ANGELES -- Country Cannabis, a pioneer of "Light Cannabis" and award-winning cannabis lifestyle brand, partnered with three-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music icon Shooter Jennings. As the newest member of the Country family, Shooter joins industry pioneers Kraig Fox, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jamie Feaster, and Rama Mayo to lend his eye to the brand's product development and to take a leadership...

WASHINGTON — The Board of Directors of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a leading national advocacy organization for the hemp industry, elected two distinguished leaders from the booming hemp beverage sector to its officer ranks. Art Massolo, VP of Business Development at Cycling Frog, will serve as the new Executive Vice President, while Aaron Nosbisch, founder of BRĒZ, assumes the role...

In the ever-evolving retail landscape, one truth remains constant: The quality of your staff directly impacts the success of your business. As a dispensary chief executive officer, I’ve seen firsthand how investing in retail floor staff not only has improved our operations but also significantly boosted customer loyalty. Retail floor staff are more than just employees; they are the face...

Premier Tech, a global agritech solutions provider with a century-long legacy of innovation, continues to push boundaries across the horticulture, agriculture, systems and automation, water and environment, digital, and life sciences sectors. Now, the company has set out to transform the cannabis cultivation landscape with solutions designed to meet the unique needs of growers of all sizes. Tailored solutions for...