How marijuana retailers are prepping – or not – for the omicron coronavirus variant

Now that the omicron variant of COVID-19 has found its way into the United States, marijuana businesses – particularly retailers – are contemplating how the shifting pandemic situation might affect their daily operations.

Manufacturers split on value of marijuana terpene labels

The flavor stars of the cannabis world, terpenes, are moving out of the realm of die-hard marijuana enthusiasts and becoming better known for the role the compounds play in the taste, aroma and mouthfeel of products at all THC levels.

Marijuana edibles makers revamp product labels to attract newer consumers

Cannabis edible manufacturers are becoming more sophisticated by simplifying their labeling in a bid to woo customers and boost sales. 

Accelerators and incubators can provide cannabis businesses with access to capital

Young cannabis companies that are ready to advance but lack the capital and expertise to do so might want to consider business incubators and accelerators.

Legal challenges to state cannabis ballot measures: What businesses should know

While 2020 was another banner election year for marijuana policy reform – four states approved adult-use laws and two states approved medical laws – opposition lawsuits took a significant toll.

Constant testing key to formulating cannabis products at the correct potency

Bad headlines are the stuff of nightmares for anyone making consumer products infused with cannabis: Look at this item where the potency didn’t match the label!

How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean

Organic marijuana and hemp products can fetch two and three times more than conventional cannabis, but the path to market is trickier than simply growing the plant without common pesticides.

Cannabis retailers ease COVID-19 restrictions, but many require masks, other steps

As the U.S. eases out of the coronavirus pandemic, marijuana, CBD and hemp retailers are slowly adjusting their store protocols for customer-mandated mask-wearing, social distancing and other requirements.

Get ready for federal marijuana legalization with GMP certification

Legalization is coming. Time to air-lock the doors.

Marijuana and hemp cultivators and manufacturers are preparing to compete when legal changes clear the way for national and global THC and CBD sales by making big investments in technology such as microbial monitoring and airflow analysis (and air-locking doors).

Opinion: False test results, lab shopping put cannabis consumers at risk

Medical cannabis patients should never have to wonder if their medicine is safe to use.

Lessons from recessions past: Cannabis execs who have lived through previous downturns discuss how to keep businesses afloat

When the Great Recession hit in late 2007, the marijuana industry showed little resemblance to what it is today, with only a few cannabis businesses operating now that were open then. Today, thousands of growers, retailers, manufacturers and ancillary companies operate across more than 30 states—and they now confront a major economic downturn.

Harvest terminates one deal and closes another, KushCo reorganizes for positive EBITDA, Curaleaf buys 3 dispensaries & more

It was a busy week for Harvest Health & Recreation (CSE: HARV), terminating its planned acquisition of Illinois-based Verano Holdings on Thursday and then announcing plans on Friday to acquire Franklin Labs.