TORONTO -- Organigram Holdings Inc, a leading licensed producer of cannabis, appointed Craig Harris to the Board of Directors. Harris brings over 20 years of experience as a commercial lawyer, with a background in private practice and legal and regulatory engagement roles for various corporations. He is currently the Assistant General Counsel – Corporate & Commercial Legal at British...

As it does in most other modern industries, technology plays a crucial role in cannabis, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. From seed to sale and even in consumers’ hands, software and hardware—alone and in combination with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, computer vision, and machine learning (ML)—are transforming the value chain, enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, and increasing the “wow”...

Between the advent of artificial intelligence and the evolving behavior of consumers in a maturing market, the pressure is on for point-of-sale (POS) technology updates. Operators are on the hunt for efficiency, speed, and a level of user-friendliness that provides a seamless experience for employees and consumers alike. With that in mind, BLAZE® is out to redefine the landscape with...

Of the technology considered essential in cannabis retail environments, point-of-sale (POS) systems arguably are the most vital. After all, they not only allow accurate, efficient financial transactions but also play a crucial role in compliance and often contribute to inventory management. A POS outage represents a critical failure that could harm a business’s standing with consumers and regulators. That’s why...

BERKELEY, Calif. -- A group of academic researchers, scientists, and community-based organizations launched of a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary, community-based participatory research (CBPR) study for cannabis agriculture. Funded by a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control, the project incorporates public education and CBPR to implement the standard methods and systems used across agriculture to define, document, and legally...

AMSTERDAM -- Snoop Dogg opened his first coffeeshop, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), located in Amsterdam. Following the launch of his first S.W.E.D. store in Los Angeles earlier this month, the Amsterdam location represents a significant step in the global expansion of S.W.E.D. The coffee shop brings Snoop's signature style and passion for cannabis culture to a city celebrated just...

SEATTLE -- Jones Soda Co. closed the first tranche of its previously announced private placement offering of units of the Company composed of: (i) one (1) common share in the capital of the Company and (ii) one‐half (1/2) of one detachable share purchase warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,013,960. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to support growth and for general corporate purposes. The Units are being offered and sold in the...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California State Fair Cannabis Awards announced the 2024 Golden Bear winners, recognizing the 'Best-of-California' from cultivators and manufacturers across the state. More than 500 entries were evaluated as part of the State Fair’s expanded ‘California Cannabis Experience,’ a first-in-the-nation educational exhibit featuring onsite cannabis sales, consumption and an awards ceremony in partnership with FairPlay Ventures...

CHICAGO – New research shows rates of cannabis use during pregnancy are far higher than previously thought, a finding that could improve efforts to identify pregnant cannabis users and inform them of potential risks. This study will be presented at ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo). Cannabis use during pregnancy Cannabis is rapidly becoming legalized...

The thousands of elite athletes in Paris for the 2024 Olympics have spent considerable effort mastering their diets and training regimens to reach peak performance at the perfect moment. To develop the best cannabis on the planet, commercial farms must work like Olympic training teams to maximize the genetic potential of their plants with the best nutrients and training...