Hemp THC beverage maker first to join major alcohol trade group
A Kentucky-based hemp-derived THC beverage producer is the first to join the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. CannaBuzz’s establishes a strategic connection between traditional alcohol distribution channels and the growing intoxicating hemp beverage...
Will Wisconsin finally legalize medical marijuana?
Wisconsin would be the 41st state to legalize medical cannabis if a Republican-sponsored proposal introduced Monday becomes law. However, even the bill’s sponsor admit it’s a longshot despite strict qualifying conditions, a ban on smokeable flower, and private...
10 ways to improve employee retention in the cannabis industry
High turnover can disrupt any business, but it’s particularly challenging in the cannabis industry, where specialized knowledge is required everywhere from the sales counter to the grow-room floor. As marijuana companies compete for skilled talent in a tight job...
The Ins and Outs of Security Fences for Cannabis Facilities
This is a note from our sponsors. Installing a fence around your cannabis operations provides a good layer of security and the peace of mind that your assets are safe from burglars. Whether it’s for your grow field, process facility, lab facility, or...
Michigan marijuana operators protest, plot lawsuit over massive tax hike
Michigan marijuana operators are up in arms over a massive new tax increase that bipartisan state politicians say will fund road improvements. Hundreds of cannabis advocates showed up at the state Capitol in Michigan on Tuesday to protest a new, proposed 24% wholesale...
Colorado cannabis recalls affect record number of retailers in 2025
Cannabis recalls in Colorado are affecting more marijuana retailers in the state than ever before, according to a recent analysis. Following a Sept. 9 recall of products sold at 172 Colorado cannabis stores – one of the largest in state history – a total of 465...
Lawsuit: Illinois suspected ‘systemic diversion’ at Curaleaf cultivation
Illinois cannabis regulators suspected “systemic diversion” at major multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings’ cultivation center in the state, a former high-level employee alleged in a recent lawsuit. According to a July 29 complaint filed in U.S. District Court in the...
Cannabis Operators Get a Strategic Edge with Free Market Intelligence
This is a note from our sponsors. In today’s hyper-competitive cannabis landscape, access to accurate, up-to-date market intelligence isn’t just helpful—it’s mission-critical. For licensed operators navigating fragmented state markets, identifying the right...
Cannabis stocks and marijuana rescheduling hopes high after Donald Trump social media post
Cannabis stocks jumped on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump posted a video on his Truth Social site that highlighted the endocannabinoid system and the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for senior healthcare. The signal of apparent White House support...
Why cannabis edibles need extra food safety measures
On a 4/20 tour of a licensed cannabis edibles manufacturer in Denver, Andrew Wood couldn’t believe what he saw: workers with no hairnets and no gloves and standing water on the floor – a breeding ground for bacteria. Such risks are not uncommon in legal marijuana,...
Is Illinois the next state to ban hemp-derived THC?
Hemp advocates are nervous Illinois could be the next state to ban to ban intoxicating hemp THC products. Tensions are high after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently threatened to issue an executive order banning the products after state lawmakers failed to pass...Featured
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