Cannabis Industry News

BALTIMORE — At the 2025 Maryland Leaf Bowl, held April 12, Evermore Cannabis Company took home three first-place awards and received recognition as runner up in two additional categories. The event, hosted […]... Read more

TEMPE, Ariz. — 3WIN Corp., a global wholesale distributor of CCELL vape products, appointed Craig Snyder as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 17. Snyder […]... Read more

NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Cannatrol, the innovators behind the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one solution for consistent drying, curing and storage, hired Michael Lucchino as executive vice president of sales and […]... Read more

TORONTO — Three of Organigram Global Inc.’s consumer brands — SHRED, Edison, and Trailblazer — earned honours at the recent CNB Leadership Conference and the Cannabis NB Cup. Inspired by […]... Read more

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Rare genetic expressions have emerged in cannabis plants grown under a novel frequency-based cultivation method pioneered by Haivya, a biotech startup blending plant science with vibrational […]... Read more

VANCOUVER, BC — Village Farms International Inc. on April 21 received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that Nasdaq approved the company’s request for a 180-calendar day extension to […]... Read more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Village Farms International Inc. refinanced its syndicated Canadian cannabis term loans, consolidating three previous loans into one credit facility with two of its existing lenders. The […]... Read more

EDMONTON, Alberta – SNDL Inc. launched the Rise Rewards loyalty program on April 22. Rise Rewards is available at all Value Buds locations in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. “Our vision is always focused […]... Read more

WASHINGTON — National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released new data on the public’s use of cannabis as a sleep aid in response to growing public discussion and interest in options and alternatives […]... Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — FLUENT Corp., a vertically-integrated, multistate cannabis company, reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Unless otherwise indicated, all […]... Read more

BALTIMORE — At the 2025 Maryland Leaf Bowl, held April 12, Evermore Cannabis Company took home three first-place awards and received recognition as runner up in two additional categories. The event, hosted […]... Read more

TEMPE, Ariz. — 3WIN Corp., a global wholesale distributor of CCELL vape products, appointed Craig Snyder as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 17. Snyder […]... Read more

NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Cannatrol, the innovators behind the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one solution for consistent drying, curing and storage, hired Michael Lucchino as executive vice president of sales and […]... Read more

TORONTO — Three of Organigram Global Inc.’s consumer brands — SHRED, Edison, and Trailblazer — earned honours at the recent CNB Leadership Conference and the Cannabis NB Cup. Inspired by […]... Read more

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Rare genetic expressions have emerged in cannabis plants grown under a novel frequency-based cultivation method pioneered by Haivya, a biotech startup blending plant science with vibrational […]... Read more

VANCOUVER, BC — Village Farms International Inc. on April 21 received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that Nasdaq approved the company’s request for a 180-calendar day extension to […]... Read more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Village Farms International Inc. refinanced its syndicated Canadian cannabis term loans, consolidating three previous loans into one credit facility with two of its existing lenders. The […]... Read more

EDMONTON, Alberta – SNDL Inc. launched the Rise Rewards loyalty program on April 22. Rise Rewards is available at all Value Buds locations in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. “Our vision is always focused […]... Read more

WASHINGTON — National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released new data on the public’s use of cannabis as a sleep aid in response to growing public discussion and interest in options and alternatives […]... Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — FLUENT Corp., a vertically-integrated, multistate cannabis company, reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Unless otherwise indicated, all […]... Read more

Switzerland's government is one step closer to its yearslong effort to launch a trial program involving the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. Switzerland nears launch of recreational cannabis trial is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Potency testing on store-bought cannabis flower by a Canadian laboratory has found THC levels significantly lower than the labeled value, sparking an industrywide conversation about how to address inaccurate THC claims. Canadian cannabis industry reckons with inflated THC label claims is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

In an industry that once had an unusually high percentage of female CEOs, the marijuana sector now has fewer women in leadership positions than the U.S. average. Opinion: 5 steps to close the marijuana industry’s C-suite gender gap is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis... Read more

Cannabis producer Hexo reported a lower loss for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2023, but the Gatineau, Quebec-based company’s sales took a nosedive, according to its quarterly report. Cannabis producer Hexo trims loss, but sales plummet is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings this week laid off another 40 employees, or 21% of its workforce, a day before reporting its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results. Marijuana tech firm Leafly lays off 40 workers as annual revenue rises 10% is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Any disruption to the economy - particularly when it involves banks - is disconcerting and potentially impactful to the cannabis industry. Opinion: What the demise of Silicon Valley Bank means – and does not mean – for marijuana finance is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for... Read more

The largest provincial business advocacy body in Canada is calling on the Ontario government to allow cannabis consumption establishments as part of efforts to modernize and champion the sector. Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on province to allow cannabis lounges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Longtime cannabis industry executive Kris Krane is rejoining 4Front Ventures, the multistate marijuana company he co-founded, as a member of the board of directors. Kris Krane returns to marijuana MSO 4Front Ventures with board seat is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Jupiter Research, a marijuana vape cartridge subsidiary of Phoenix-based Tilt Holdings, refinanced and extended its revolving credit facility. Tilt Holdings marijuana vape subsidiary Jupiter Research refinances debt is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Health Canada has asked five companies to stop distribution and sale of noncompliant cannabis edibles products by the end of May and provincial wholesalers have been notified of the ongoing crackdown after months of confusion, MJBizDaily has learned. 5 Canadian cannabis producers face May deadline in ‘extracts/edibles’ conflict is a... Read more

Vegas lounges struggle to gain foothold one year after launch, though many expected it more than not. The post One of Las Vegas’ cannabis lounges closes its doors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Medical marijuana remains legal in Nebraska, but implementation faces hurdles after regulatory bill fails to advance. The post Nebraska medical cannabis regulations stall in legislative committee appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Policies designed to protect public safety might actually be increasing risks but pushing production overseas. The post Regulatory chaos threatens US hemp industry appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

CEO: The company was "somewhat impacted by broader industry dynamics," due in part to the failure of Amendment 3 in Florida. The post Fluent posts $40M loss for 2024 despite New York entry, other expansion efforts appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The bill could still become law, however, because Arkansas only requires a simple majority to overturn a governor's veto. The post Arkansas governor spikes medical marijuana drive-thru windows appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The latest effort, dubbed STATES Act 2.0, would nullify 280E and protect state-legal cannabis markets. The post STATES Act reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The cash-strapped multistate operator is seeking a management cease trade order while working to secure financing. The post 4Front Ventures delays annual filings, can’t pay auditors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new partnership wants to solve the typical cannabis cash crunch for businesses through a referral deal. The post Safe Harbor Financial, FundCanna team up to tackle cannabis banking headaches appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new rates, which still require a second board vote, are expected to go into effect on July 1. The post Sonoma County joins growing list of California localities rolling back cannabis taxes appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The state reported total sales of $130.8 million in March, just shy of the December 2024 holiday peak. The post Missouri marijuana sales holding steady in 2025 appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis (hemp) in specific districts of the province, marking a significant step toward its regulated industrial and medical use. Under this initiative, cultivation would be permitted only through licensed growers, and a strict monitoring framework will be established. Provincial... Read more

MJ Biz A New York City marijuana store backed by a prominent venture capitalist is fighting a unionization effort by trying to overturn a labor-friendly licensing requirement in court. Requiring marijuana businesses to sign a “labor peace agreement” with a union violates federal labor law, according to a lawsuit filed in federal... Read more

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze). But it also comes with its own set of challenges. Unlike in most industries, cannabis operates in a complicated... Read more

Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkange constituency, Motlhaleemang Moalosi, has strongly opposed the Policy on the licit use of cannabis currently under debate in Parliament, arguing that its stringent licensing requirements would sideline small-scale farmers in favour of wealthy multinational corporations. The policy which has been brought up by the... Read more

  I received the following email below from Australia (Brisbane) based “Specialist In Australian Medicinal Cannabis Licenses”, Cate Hall on 9 April 2025 She highlights some anomalies with a recent published Harris Sliwoski article that we highlighted on the site .   She writes You highlighted Harris Sliwoski’s Q &... Read more

Office of Cannabis Management announces approval of cannabis rules by administrative law judge OCM may begin issuing business licenses in uncapped license categories once rules are published in the State Register later this month St. Paul, Minn. – Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that an administrative law judge has approved draft rules governing Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market. The rules, which... Read more

Canopy Growth Corp. concealed production costs associated with launching its prerolled cannabis joints in Canada, resulting in disappointing third fiscal quarter of 2025 financial results and its stock’s worst day in almost two years, a proposed class action said. Share prices slid more than 27% the day Canopy reported a larger-than-anticipated loss of... Read more

Bloomberg The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a county’s bid to review a case about whether multiple local governments can impose simultaneous cannabis taxes. Vertical Enterprises LLC’s suit against Buchanan County had been stayed by the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals while a parallel suit involving St. Louis is already pending at... Read more

They are digging their heels in! The press release   Exclusive documents obtained reveal DEA Attorney Aarathi Haig, the key DEA attorney in MMJ’s cannabis research constitutional Administrative Law Judge case, is ineligible for a Certificate of Good Standing in the N.J. Bar due to compliance failures. WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / April 6, 2025 / New Jersey Bar... Read more