The outbreak of the vaping health crisis fanned speculation that marijuana consumers would forego vape products and shift to other merchandise such as flower and pre-rolls. But wholesale cannabis flower producers aren’t reporting a dramatic impact on pricing in the wake of the vaping crisis. And marijuana retailers are reporting a mixed bag regarding the impact […]
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California health officials urge residents to stop vaping tobacco, marijuana
A California health agency joined the chorus of officials across the country urging consumers to stop vaping all substances immediately, saying it’s still unsure what’s caused the recent epidemic that has sickened at least 530 and claimed nine lives in the U.S. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) also announced that 90 Californians with a […]
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FDA discloses criminal probe into vaping health crisis, putting added scrutiny on cannabis industry
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a criminal investigation into the vaping health crisis, bringing added scrutiny to the state-legal marijuana industry and potentially exposing companies to federal legal action.
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New York move to ban flavored e-cigs spurs cannabis vape concerns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to nicotine and marijuana vaping. New York would be the second state after Michigan to take such action. Cuomo announced Sunday that the state health commissioner would be making a recommendation this […]
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Chart: Sales fall for adult-use cannabis vape products on heels of health scare
Recreational marijuana vape product sales are suffering in the wake of a nationwide health scare that caused several deaths and hundreds of illnesses, with consumers shifting their spending into other merchandise such as flower and pre-rolls. The shares of vape sales in California, Colorado, Nevada and Washington state’s recreational markets have declined significantly since the first vape-related […]
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Medicine Man Technologies announces 11th cannabis buy
Denver-based Medicine Man Technologies on Thursday announced its 11th marijuana business acquisition of the year – a $5.1 million cash and stock deal for Canyon, an infused edibles manufacturer. Medicine Man Technologies will pay no more than $2.6 million in cash for the 10-year-old Canyon, which also is based in Denver. The number of shares paid […]
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Federal crackdown on e-cigarette vaping could have broader ramifications for marijuana industry
President Donald Trump and Congress are taking aim at the nation’s vaporizer industry, raising questions over whether a possible crackdown could produce fallout for the legal cannabis space. Marijuana industry officials are concerned that any federal action targeting e-cigarettes ultimately could result in regulations curbing the sale of cannabis vaporizers. Those concerns come as the […]
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Deaths, illnesses related to vaping cannabis on the rise, health authorities say
Concerns over marijuana vaping-related illnesses continue to mount, as U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses
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Chart: Edibles lead Puerto Rico’s wholesale medical marijuana sales
In recent months, marijuana-infused edibles have commanded one-third of wholesale medical cannabis sales in Puerto Rico – twice the average across a sampling of U.S. markets – and the category has room for more entrants.
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Craft cannabis is the marijuana industry’s small-batch sector
The cannabis industry is becoming increasingly dominated by big firms, but there still is room for small, craft marijuana producers who peddle high-end products ranging from flower to edibles.
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Week in Review: Louisiana medical marijuana kickoff, Dixie-Arizona Iced Tea team, NM reciprocity & more
Sales begin in the long-delayed Louisiana medical marijuana market, MJ-infused product brand Dixie signs a licensing deal with Arizona Iced Tea’s parent, a New Mexico judge’s ruling could open MMJ sales to out-of-state patients – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. MMJ sales begin down on the bayou After years of waiting, […]
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Marijuana-infused product brand Dixie inks licensing deal with Arizona Iced Tea maker
Denver-based Dixie Brands, a longtime manufacturer of marijuana-infused products, reached a licensing deal with Arizona Beverage Co., the firm behind Arizona Iced Tea. Arizona Beverage Co., based in Woodbury, New York, is entering the marijuana-infused beverage and edibles market in the United States and Canada in an effort to make up for lost ground in […]
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