To the uninitiated, “kombucha” may sound like the name of the latest dance craze sweeping the nation, or perhaps something you’d respond to by saying “bless you.” But it’s actually a type of fermented tea made with live bacteria and yeast that is soaring in popularity among health-conscious consumers.
By Chris Walsh Retail medical cannabis sales in the United States could hit an estimated $1.3 billion-$1.5 billion in 2013, growing 10-15% from last year as the industry recovers from widespread turmoil, according to exclusive research data released today by MMJ...
Several years ago, California was the undisputed heavyweight of the medical marijuana industry, home to 2,000-plus dispensaries that generated an estimated $1.3 billion or more in marijuana sales annually. But a federal crackdown coupled with a sizable backlash in...
Bills to legalize medical cannabis dispensaries are now on the table in Oregon and Nevada - two states that have had MMJ laws on the books for years but do not technically allow storefront centers. The measures would help stabilize the situation in Oregon, where...
By Chris Walsh The Washington State Liquor Control Board will announce Tuesday that it has tentatively selected Botec Analysis Corp. to provide cannabis-related consulting services tied to the emerging recreational marijuana industry, according to information obtained...
Something monumental is happening in Massachusetts: The state is actually moving forward with medical marijuana regulations at a surprisingly rapid pace. Last week, the state's health department released its near-term regulatory timeline, setting March 29 as the...
By Dave McMichael If we expect a watchful public to embrace the many benefits of our products and accept us as valuable contributors to our community, we need to stop acting like an underground cult and start conducting business like true professionals. Unless you...
By Cassandra Farrington If you’re looking to launch a medical cannabis business in Massachusetts, mark March 29 on your calendar. That’s when the state's health department will release a draft of its proposed rules covering medical marijuana production and sales,...
Want to get an idea of startup costs, revenue potential and other financial data tied to launching and running a medical marijuana dispensary? Look to Rhode Island. Documents filed recently by two groups planning to open dispensaries in the state - the Thomas C....
By Chris Walsh The clock is ticking in Colorado and Washington. The first two states to legalize marijuana for adult use are up against tight deadlines to debate, develop and finalize rules covering the cannabis industry - a Herculean task fraught with potential...
A task force set up to propose regulations on the adult use of marijuana in Colorado is set to release its final report next week, a major milestone that lays the initial groundwork for retail cannabis sales. The group, to the surprise of some, hit its deadlines...
The debate over medical marijuana is heating up across the country as lawmakers in many states start to weigh in on MMJ measures. Here's a rundown of some developments over the past few days on the legalization front: Illinois: A proposal to legalize cannabis for...
