As a licensed attorney of twenty years with more than a decade of extraction equipment manufacturing and facility-design experience, I cannot overstate the legal perils of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) noncompliance for manufacturers of extract products and the dispensaries that sell them. GMP compliance is not merely a bureaucratic hoop to jump through; it is a fundamental necessity that not...

The cannabis marketplace is becoming increasingly crowded. In the absence of many traditional marketing channels, brands must think outside the box to appeal to their target audiences and win customer loyalty. Proprietary, in-house cannabis genetics are one such strategy. It’s a high-risk, high-reward undertaking — pheno hunting, betting big on a plant with potential by bringing it to production, and...

In a rapidly evolving market, a dispensary’s aesthetic and operating culture do more than showcase products. They also can captivate customers and drive repeat business. Even small details can set apart retailers who thrive from those who just survive. As in every other brick-and-mortar sector that deals directly with consumers, shops that sell cannabis and accessories ride trends that ebb...

HOUSTON -- Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings submitted an inaugural pair of patents, focusing on novel treatment methodologies for breast and pancreatic cancers, for legal review and subsequent registration. Our dedicated scientific team has invested countless hours in research, culminating in the development of innovative treatment approaches specifically designed to tackle breast and pancreatic cancers. These conditions, affecting millions globally, present...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the launch of an all-new line of hemp-derived THC products under the Company's Select and Zero Proof brands. Products will be available to order beginning June 26 direct to consumers via the Company's new online storefront, TheHempCompany.com, Curaleaf's new home for all fully Farm...

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has received a $50,000 donation from RAW Rolling Papers. RAW Rolling Papers, founded by Josh Kesselman in 1995, is one of the nation’s leading producers of rolling papers. NORML and RAW are aligned in their efforts to educate and promote the responsible use of the plant while also campaigning for...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. -- Carma HoldCo Inc., a leading global house of brands that harnesses the power of cultural icons to transform industries, announced that TYSON 2.0, legendary boxer, entrepreneur and advocate Mike Tyson's premium cannabis brand, will open its first branded retail store, Tyson 2.0 Brandstore, on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Amsterdam. Located at Oude...

MEDFORD, Ore. - Grown Rogue International Inc., a craft cannabis company in Oregon's Rogue Valley, has entered secured drawdown promissory note agreement dated June 25, 2024 with ABCO Garden State, LLC, a New Jersey Class 1 licensed cultivator. As of today, Grown Rogue owns 44% of ABCO, with an option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO, subject to regulatory approval. The key deal terms are as...

Work'N'Roll hosted Budtenders XP on Tuesday, June 25, with the New York cannabis community for an event designed to empower and educate budtenders amidst a vibrant, lively setting that celebrated diversity and inclusivity in cannabis. Work'N'Roll is a cannabis industry incubator and co-working space in New York City.

Cannabis retail has grown exponentially over the past few years, and over the past twenty, I’ve noticed trends come, go, and stay. As the plant becomes more mainstream, it’s becoming easier for those of us in the industry to notice and predict future trends. Today, some trends we’re seeing include price compression impacting both wholesale and retail. Retailers are developing...