Phoenix-based cannabis operator 4Front Ventures Corp. has initiated bankruptcy proceedings in Canada under that country’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
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Hemp-derived cannabinoid maker partners with brewers alliance
Volunteer Botanicals has partnered with the Independent Brewers Alliance (IBA) to become the preferred provider of hemp-derived cannabinoids and other botanical ingredients as craft brewers expand production of nonalcoholic beverages.
Cannabis companies ineligible for ERC tax refunds, federal court rules
A U.S. district court has ruled that state-regulated cannabis companies are not eligible for tax refunds under the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program that helped businesses continue to pay workers when companies were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cannabis operator Village Farms regains Nasdaq compliance
Cannabis operator Village Farms International is once again compliant with the Nasdaq’s listing rules.
New York gets new marijuana board leader after ex-chair’s sudden departure
New York state’s Cannabis Control Board has a new chair after the sudden departure of its original leader.
Infused pre-rolls ignite California’s marijuana market
Infused pre-rolls are rapidly gaining popularity and reshaping sales trends in the California marijuana market.
Green Dragon to shut down Denver cannabis cultivation facility
Cannabis operator Green Dragon is shutting down its Denver cultivation facility, resulting in 45 workers losing their jobs.
How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community
Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but for the distinct culture and philosophy they cultivate.
Old Pal is one of them.
Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery
Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state legalized adult use.
Canadian cannabis industry adds CA$9.1 billion to nation’s GDP
The Canadian cannabis industry added 9.1 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2025, up from CA$8.3 billion in 2024.
Vermont rejects plan for sales at cannabis-specific special events
Vermont lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have allowed consumers to purchase marijuana at cannabis-specific special events.
Budr acquires 3 Connecticut marijuana stores from The Botanist
Connecticut marijuana company Budr has taken over three shops in that market from multistate operator The Botanist in a deal financed by Poseidon Investment Management.













