Pharma giant Bayer on cannabis: No decision ‘until we fully understand market’

Monsanto pulled its Health Canada-approved pesticide from the cannabis market months ahead of a planned merger with German company Bayer, but the pharmaceutical giant is not ruling out an eventual entry into the sector.

Cannabis testing lab operator Steep Hill expands to Mexico, six European markets

California-based Steep Hill Labs, a prominent cannabis testing lab, has announced plans to expand operations to Mexico and six western European markets, further broadening the company’s global footprint.

4 Nations to Watch in the Hemp Market

The United States may be driving innovation in international marijuana markets, but when it comes to hemp, U.S. producers are scrambling to catch up with established trade opportunities for a crop that has long been legal in other countries.

How a vape pen maker recovered from production snafus in China that nearly sank the company

In 2015, Roger Volodarsky’s New York-based Puffco released a vape pen that was an immediate hit with cannabis critics and consumers. But back-to-back manufacturing mishaps in China nearly toppled the young company.

Historic 2016 elections will create massive opportunities for entrepreneurs and propel the industry forward, but uncertainty looms

On the evening of Nov. 8, 2016, voters in eight states approved significant marijuana-related ballot measures, ushering in countless business opportunities and laying the groundwork for immense growth across the cannabis industry.