MediPen is seeking to change the way cannabis products enter the market in the United Kingdom by working closely with the National Health System. MediPen has legally been selling CBD vape pens for approximately one year.  CBD products, unlike THC products, are legal for sale in the United Kingdom.  Many consumers have found relief for pain and anxiety with MediPen...

With a mantra of “not all cannabis is created equal,” a compound annual revenue growth rate of 60 percent, and a pioneering in-store color category system, Good Chemistry CEO Matthew Huron is redefining what a dispensary brand can be. You don’t come from a business background but have been very successful in launching Good Chemistry. My background is in cannabis cultivation,...

Korova offers medicated cookies for patients in need of potency and reliable dosage. Consistency is one of the biggest challenges for the edibles sector of the cannabis industry. For the novice, doses that are too strong or not strong enough can result in an intense and anxiety-ridden experience. Inconsistency can harm long-time patient’s quality of life. Korova Edibles’s goal is...

The Drug Enforcement Agency has declined to reschedule marijuana. This will keep marijuana in the category of dangerous banned substances as heroin and LSD. Currently, marijuana is classified as having no medical value in the eyes of the federal government despite anecdotal evidence and the testimonies from many medical patients. Currently there are twenty-five states that have legalized the use of...

The Indo Expo trade show took place August 6-7, 2016 at the Portland Expo Center in OR.  Indo has carved out a reputation for throwing great events that feature all areas of the marijuana industry. Brands and product lines were featured that represented Industry related apparel, jewelry, smoke accessories, equipment, supplies and tools for harvesting and processing, lighting, nutrients, and...

With its futuristic pharmacy vibe, and a revolutionary color-coded menu ordering system, Ajoya is setting the standard for modern cannabis retail design and service The management team at Ajoya has come up with a new way to sell retail cannabis: by color-coded categories custom-tailored to consumers’ experience. There’s Settle (purple): “A great way to soothe your body and still your...

Savvy entrepreneur David Rakower has revived a nostalgia-evoking cannabis game played by thousands People looking to make their mark in the cannabis industry of tomorrow aspire to combine modern social engagement with consumption. For David Rakower, president of Tampa, Florida-based Sibannac Marketing, however, the cannabis consumer of yesterday provided the inspiration for a phenomenon that combines past with present. Zonk—a...

A recent poll conducted by Marijuana Business Daily analyzed voter preferences for President of the United States among cannabis industry executives, investors, and the general public. As it stands currently, Hilary Clinton seems poised to be the choice of those working in the cannabis industry.  She led Trump by a margin of 43%-26% among this demographic.  Libertarian candidate for president...

My introduction to Kyle Kushman, one Adam Orenstein, took place last year over the phone during a short call that lasted two hours before either of us realized it. That’s how easy and enjoyable it was to reminisce about life and cannabis with someone I didn’t even know. It was as if I had always known him. That sense...

The number of adults partaking in marijuana use seems to be growing. A recent Gallop Poll found that 13% of adults in the U.S. have admitted to current marijuana use.  This number is a significant rise from a similar poll conducted in 2013 where Gallop found that 7% of adults admitted to consuming marijuana.  The number of those who have tried...