Marijuana and hemp packaging companies are searching for environmentally friendly and sustainable options to attract consumers who are more conscientious about buying products that are packaged using green materials.
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RI medical marijuana dispensary drops lawsuit, clearing path for lottery
An applicant for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Rhode Island dropped its appeal against regulators, a move that likely will allow a lottery for a retail license on the eastern side of the state to proceed.
Oregon reopens recreational cannabis business licensing process
Oregon regulators are reopening the approval process for recreational cannabis business licenses, which was on pause for more than three years as the state worked through what it said was a backlog of applications.
What it takes to bring other women in the cannabis industry to the table
Cannabis is set to become a multibillion-dollar industry that will upend sectors spanning consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and wellness.
New Oklahoma medical cannabis rules include changes to pre-rolls, testing
New rules went into effect Monday for Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses, including allowing medical cannabis dispensaries to package and sell pre-rolls up to 1 gram in weight.
Trade agency to look into cannabis vape firms after CCell patent complaint
The International Trade Commission has begun an investigation based on a trademark- and patent-infringement complaint from Smoore Technology, the parent company of CCell, which produces the majority of ceramic vape cartridges for the U.S. marijuana industry.
Medical marijuana could ease anxiety, depressive symptoms, study shows
Medical marijuana could help to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Arkansas marijuana advocates add another push for adult-use legalization
A proposed amendment in Arkansas that would legalize recreational marijuana and create a new market for cannabis businesses was filed on Thursday with the secretary of state’s office.
5 marijuana companies make Inc.’s top 250 best-led list
Five cannabis businesses were chosen to Inc. magazine’s list of the top 250 best-led companies.
Cannabis growers eye drought-resistant strains to cope with water shortage
With water scarcity an increasing problem, some marijuana and hemp cultivators are seeking solutions beyond automation or growing methods, including using drought-resistant plant strains that require less water and can withstand higher temperatures.
Two-spotted spider mites: How to identify and treat them in your marijuana grow
Face it, cannabis is an attractive plant for many insects, mites and other arthropods that like to feed on it.
Nevada cannabis grower fined $565,000 for alleged violations
A cannabis cultivation company in Nevada was fined $565,000 for allegedly failing to tag its plants for the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking system and operating with expired licenses, among other violations.
