The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published the first results from last year’s Cannabis Quality Assurance Program (CannaQAP).
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Another Hydrofarm acquisition + Cuomo resignation’s impact on cannabis
On Aug. 3, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (Nasdaq: HYFM) closed its acquisition of Greenstar Plant Products, the latest in its series of acquisitions of plant-nutrient manufacturers and the largest closed cannabis M&A deal of the week.
Verano’s latest acquisition + the upside of cannabis SPACs
Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO; OTCQX: VRNOF) announced the acquisition of WSCC, which operates as Sierra Well, a Nevada-based vertically integrated operator.
Michigan is the state of opportunity for private marijuana operators
Despite being a top cannabis market in the United States, Michigan largely has been ignored by multistate operators because of the low barriers to entry for new licensees.
Pennsylvania is a hotbed for cannabis M&A
On July 12, Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO; OTCQX: VRNOF) closed its acquisition of all outstanding and issued equity interests in Agri-Kind, Pennsylvania cultivator and processor, and Agronomed Holdings.
MJBizDaily honored for coverage of 2020 election, COVID-19 pandemic
MJBizDaily and MJBizMagazine won two Tabbie awards for excellence in trade journalism, the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) announced. The organization awarded a silver medal in the Special Section category to...
Delta-8 THC ban, raids in Kentucky spur hemp group lawsuit
The Kentucky Hemp Association claims that state police are illegally raiding legal hemp retail stores as they look for delta-8 THC products and is asking a state judge to put a stop to the practice.
Harborside expands California cannabis presence + debt options remain limited
On July 5, Harborside (CSE: HBOR; OTCQX: HBORF), a California-based vertically integrated operator, closed its acquisition of Sublimation (“Sublime”).
MJBizDaily launches survey on women and minorities in cannabis
As the cannabis industry evolves and expands in the U.S., more focus has been placed on social equity and diversity.
But to understand where the industry is going, it’s important to understand where it already is.
More multistate operators target Florida cannabis market
Discounts lead to market-share shift in Florida Florida, one of the most valuable cannabis markets in the world, is beginning to see competition among the top players - and the state’s patients are reaping the benefits of the undercutting. Despite the attractive...
Push to legalize medical cannabis in North Carolina makes progress
The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a plan to legalize medical cannabis use for certain conditions.
Is more consolidation in the cannabis industry on the way?
Last week, Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) closed its acquisition of Supreme Cannabis (TSX: FIRE), which is based in Toronto.
