Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have lifted the 3% cap on the potency of medical marijuana products available in the state. Reynolds vetoed the bill Friday afternoon, saying the state must proceed cautiously in any expansion of...
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Tax bill that could have boosted California marijuana businesses fails to advance
A proposal to temporarily lower taxes on marijuana products in California likely will not pass the state Legislature this year. The bill was designed to help licensed marijuana retailers compete with the illegal market, but the measure did not make it out of the...
Delaware lawmakers take another stab at creating recreational cannabis industry
Democratic legislators are again proposing to legalize adult-use marijuana in Delaware, an idea still opposed by Democratic Gov. John Carney. Sponsors introduced a bill they said is aimed at eliminating the illicit market for marijuana by establishing a state-licensed...
Subsector Snapshot: Infused Product Manufacturers
The infused product manufacturing sector is arguably best positioned to capitalize on the wave of marijuana legalization in the U.S., with: Low tax liabilities and higher annual revenues make infused product companies attractive investment targets Infused products...
Deep dive into infused product opportunities, Canada’s shifting market + timing your investment
Growing consumer demand for marijuana-infused products is opening up a host of new investment considerations as these businesses begin to grab market share from cannabis flower. In this issue, we examine how the market is evolving, critical benchmarks to keep in mind...
Weekly Deal Watch: Private companies drive cannabis M&A activity
The number of completed M&A deals in the cannabis space remains significantly higher so far this year compared with a similar period in 2018 – and private companies are largely leading the way.
Net loss for cannabis firm MJardin balloons in 2018
Denver-based MJardin Group reported revenue for 2018 of 27.5 million Canadian dollars ($20.4 million), up 38% over revenue in 2017. The marijuana company recorded a net loss for 2018 of CA$84.3 million, compared with a year-ago profit of...
Road to US legalization, when not to invest in cannabis + consumption device opportunities
From K Street to Wall Street, support for federal U.S. cannabis reform is building rapidly - setting the stage for significant changes in the investment landscape. In this issue, we examine key considerations to keep in mind ahead of potential federal changes,...
Cover Story: Building A Multistate Brand
A growing number of cannabis-infused product manufacturers are using licensing agreements and manufacturing partnerships to have their products produced and sold in new marijuana markets. It’s a sound strategy for growth, said Kristi Knoblich Palmer, co-founder of...
Cover Story: Science Project
By nature, cannabis oil is hydrophobic. In other words, it doesn’t mix with water. And that presents an obvious and difficult challenge for manufacturers that want to create a THC- or CBD-infused beverage without an oil slick on the surface. “You have to take the...
Cover Story: Elevating Edibles
For years, a number of award-winning and deeply experienced chefs have been curating private, cannabis-infused meals for high-rolling clients. Now, more of these trained chefs are leveraging their know-how to craft branded lines of infused edibles and beverages,...
Garbage Game
A college stint on an Illinois cattle farm gave John Whiteside some stinky inspiration to launch a business in one of the most promising sectors of the marijuana and hemp industries: waste disposal. Now the cannabis waste sector and entrepreneurs such as Whiteside are...
