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Industry Snapshot: Packaging Companies

The majority of marijuana packaging still consists of generic pop-top bottles that cost only a few cents apiece,…

News August 1

Hire Learning: How to hire – and train – a security guard

by Bart Schaneman When looking to hire a guard for a marijuana company, it’s important to consider the…

News August 1

Cannabis industry developments in the U.S. and globally

What's happening in the cannabis industry, both in the U.S. and abroad.

News August 1
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$770 million windfall: Canadian marijuana companies see surge in new investments

Canada’s marijuana-related companies collectively raised more than $770 million in the first half of 2017 – a nearly…

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Massachusetts to fast-track MMJ firms for rec marijuana licenses

Registered medical marijuana businesses in Massachusetts will be expedited through the review process for recreational cannabis licenses in an effort…

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California lawmakers seek to expedite cannabis rulemaking

In a move to ensure they can meet their January 2018 deadline to establish a new regulatory system…

News July 31
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New Jersey awards state’s final medical marijuana license

Six years and several executive and investor changes later, Harmony Foundation became the sixth and final medical marijuana…

News July 31
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Canada’s Aurora Cannabis moves into hemp via investment deal

Aurora Cannabis Inc. agreed to proceed with its 3.2 million Canadian dollar ($2.5 million) strategic investment in Hempco Food and…

News July 31
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Maryland probes possible ethics violations in MMJ licensing process

Maryland regulators are investigating potential conflicts of interest that occurred during the state’s application process for medical marijuana…

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