Ronnie Cabral was horrified to learn a few weeks ago that his vape cartridge firm’s California business license number and company name were being used on products that weren’t his. He was even more horrified to learn his identifiers were being used by a distributor he hadn’t even hired to take his products to market […]
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Looking to enter Europe’s medical cannabis market? Here are some factors to consider
While there are a lot of predictions about the direction of the EU cannabis market, one thing is certain: A fair share of marijuana will be crossing multiple European borders in the near future. That’s because many countries in Europe are relying on imported medical cannabis to support their markets. This dynamic is creating immense […]
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Third marijuana product recall in California – this one due to alcohol content
A third licensed California cannabis business, Venice Cookie Company, has initiated a voluntary recall, the third known recall since more stringent marijuana product testing standards went into effect July 1. The long-standing California edibles producer announced over the weekend the recall of several of its marijuana-infused beverages because of a changed testing grade from San […]
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Week in Review: New Ohio processing licenses, CA marijuana black market & Florida judge nixes MMJ business cap
Ohio awards provisional medical marijuana processing licenses, a cannabis consumer survey in California confirms licensed MJ businesses are losing market share to illicit operators, and a Florida judge says a state law restricting the number of MMJ businesses runs afoul of a voter-approved constitutional amendment. Here’s a closer look at some notable developments in the […]
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Facebook making it harder to find marijuana businesses, regulators
Marijuana-related companies, regulators and trade groups around the globe recently stopped appearing in Facebook searches, becoming casualties of what appears to be the social media platform’s latest attempt to filter results related to “marijuana” and “cannabis.” The phenomenon is known as “shadow banning,” in which posts on an online social community such as Facebook, Twitter […]
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Too much of a good thing in Oregon as cannabis businesses adapt to flooded market
There’s one major pain point for Oregon marijuana business owners that eclipses all others: a supply glut caused by too much cannabis and insufficient demand. The surplus of wholesale cannabis has shifted the dynamics of the state’s MJ industry. It has forced growers to cut costs and eliminate staff. And it has created a buyer’s […]
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Nevada releases revamped design for mandated cannabis edibles symbol
Nevada’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) released a redesigned symbol that edibles producers are required to stamp or mold on every single-serving marijuana edible product by Jan. 1 of next year. It is the second iteration of the symbol. It features the letters THC and an exclamation point inside a triangle. The first – featuring an […]
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Cannabis edibles maker Dixie Brands outlines plans to go public in Canada
Colorado-based Dixie Brands has joined a growing list of U.S. firms turning to the Canadian capital markets to fund expansion plans.
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California vape cartridge maker issues voluntary marijuana product recall
A vape cartridge manufacturer issued the first cannabis product recall in California’s new regulated marijuana market. The Bloom Brand announced on its website the company and its manufacturer-distributor, Greenfield Organix 4th St., voluntarily recalled four products sold between July 1 and July 19. The recall covers nearly 100 retailers across the Golden State. No other states were affected. “Batch Number […]
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California’s food rule may be ‘devastating’ for state’s CBD industry
California’s booming CBD industry is in disarray after the state’s health department reaffirmed earlier this month that CBD cannot be added to food, even if it comes from hemp.
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Cannabis boom or bust: How US firms could be affected by Canada’s adult-use market
It’s crunch time for Canada’s cannabis companies as they hustle to prepare for the October launch of the country’s legal recreational market. South of the border, everyone tied to the legal marijuana scene is watching closely to gauge whether this historic milestone might translate into an economic boom for U.S. firms as well. Tremendous opportunities […]
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Marijuana M&A activity spikes as some cannabis pioneers cash out
Merger and acquisition activity is accelerating across the cannabis industry as more companies land multimillion-dollar capital infusions and ink deals aimed at growing market share. The momentum is giving more company founders an opportunity to cash out at an attractive price – or leverage the deals to launch their next venture. The flurry of activity […]
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