SAN FRANCISCO – NorCal Cannabis ("NorCal" or the "Company"), one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis operators in California, today unveiled six new consumer brands at the annual Hall of Flowers conference and tradeshow in Santa Rosa, Calif. The six brands, which consist of in-house brands as well as partnerships with cultural icons and local artisans, were developed based...

LOS ANGELES – The Pantry Company (“Pantry”), a leading premium food company, has launched a line of chef-created cannabis-infused food products. Hall of Flowers was held in Santa Rosa, California on September 18th – 19th, 2019. Pantry is the brainchild of Green Street, the leading full-service creative agency focused exclusively on the cannabis industry, and Paul Rosen, a cannabis pioneer...

NEW YORK – One hundred thirty investors came with the opportunity to learn about the innovative Israeli cannabis industry and evaluate investment opportunities. iCANconnect, New York’s first-ever Israeli Cannabis Investor Symposium, provided 130 investors the opportunity to learn about the innovative Israeli cannabis industry, meet executives and researchers and evaluate investment opportunities. Ten Israeli cannabis startups presented, including iCANsee, a...

When you have a job to do, there is typically a set of tools you need to get the job done right. The same came be said for PR. In Cannabis PR Success Starts with Strategy, we discussed the need for a plan, schedule, and budget. We emphasized the importance of carefully selecting your PR tactics to support overall...

DENVER – Regulatory compliance technology provider Akerna Corporation has announced a partnership with solo sciences, “developer of the world’s first cryptographically-secure cannabis product authentication system,” to combine platforms in a new program, to bring top level transparency to product authentication from seed-to-sale. “Product and public safety through reliable traceability drove the creation of MJ Platform. Cannabis product tracking down to...

Cannabis is a consumer-driven industry, and consumers have spoken: They want sustainable packaging, and they want it now. In survey after survey worldwide, consumers have said they prefer to buy brands that reflect their own values. That makes purpose-driven brands some of the strongest in the world. This is a high-value opportunity in cannabis, and the time to act is...

MADISON, Wis. – A bipartisan bill was introduced on Friday that would, if passed, decriminalize medical cannabis in the state of Wisconsin. The bill was introduced by co-authors Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton), Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison), and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point). “Each time we introduce this bill, more and more people around Wisconsin find that someone they know has...

It's been a long, exhausting day at the office. You’re not in the mood to cook, so you decide to grab a bite at a local eatery. Is your first question “Do I want infused or non-infused?” Probably not. But soon it could be. A lively cannabis cuisine scene is popping up in mature markets out west, where enthusiastic...

Several changes have been made to the Golden Leaf Holdings executive team: John Varghese, who served as interim chief executive officer after the resignation of Gary Zipfel, has transitioned to the role of executive chairman; Jeffrey Yapp has assumed the role of CEO and joined the board of directors; Ekaterina (“Kate”) Koustareva is serving as interim chief financial officer;...

LONDON, Ont. – Canadian health officials yesterday reported the country’s first case of the mysterious condition related to vaping that recently has been making headlines in the United States. Canadian media reports said the patient was a “youth” that has since recovered, but was so seriously affected that they had to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Time.com reported...