What cannabis investors should watch for in 2025
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) While 2024 brought its share of volatility, regulatory uncertainty and market pressures for the cannabis industry, this year offers potential...
Hawaii governor protects medical marijuana caregivers with executive order
Caregivers in Hawaii who provide medical marijuana access to qualified patients will be protected under an executive order signed by the governor. The executive order that went into effect Wednesday is intended to act as a bridge after the existing caregiver program...
New York reaches $1 billion mark in recreational cannabis sales
Total recreational cannabis sales in New York have eclipsed the $1 billion milestone since the adult-use market launched in 2022. That’s according to a New Year’s Eve announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. ADVERTISEMENT Adult-use marijuana retailers...
Marijuana MSO iAnthus acquires vape brand Cheetah for $1.5 million
Marijuana multistate operator iAnthus Capital Holdings is buying Illinois vape brand Cheetah Enterprises in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5 million. The acquisition is key to iAnthus’ “ongoing strategy to elevate its portfolio” of marijuana brands and...
Minnesota adult-use cannabis license applicants start new year with uncertainty, hope
Instead of putting the finishing touches on their businesses in anticipation of Minnesota’s adult-use market launch early this year, cannabis license applicants instead face delays and uncertainty. But if entrepreneurs’ patience and capital lasts long enough to win a...
Marijuana mints maker nails its niche with accurate dosing and full-spectrum oil
(This story first appeared in the November-December issue of MJBizMagazine.) California cannabis brand Breez has stayed true to its core mission of providing access to medical marijuana patients and recreational consumers since it was established in 2015. That ethos...
How to start a successful cannabis brand in a down market
(This story first appeared in the November-December issue of MJBizMagazine.) Ryan Clark was 19 years old with a baby on the way when the Tulare County (California) Sheriff’s office raided the hobbyist grower’s first small-scale commercial cannabis grow: a lone plant...
What is the economic outlook for marijuana companies in 2025?
(This column first appeared in the November-December issue of MJBizMagazine. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) The macroeconomic environment has a huge impact on cannabis investment opportunities. While recent years...
Keef Brands bubbles to top of competitive cannabis beverage sector
(This story first appeared in the November-December issue of MJBizMagazine.) Keef Brands is tapping into the growing demand for cannabis-infused beverages. The Colorado-based company’s sales from January through August totaled $18.9 million – up 26% from $15...
New York cannabis brand Jaunty aims to close gap between vapes and flower
(This story first appeared in the November-December issue of MJBizMagazine.) The executives behind New York cannabis infused products company Jaunty learned the hard way that even the best-laid plans can go awry because of the unexpected. The company – called...
Alabama medical marijuana agency’s grievance process inadequate, court says
Alabama’s controversial medical marijuana regulatory agency acted “properly” when it revoked cannabis business permits issued in 2023, an appeals court has ruled. However, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals’ Friday ruling – which stemmed from a lawsuit brought...Featured
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