Pabst’s entry into cannabis-infused drinks might untap interest in the category

The appearance of Pabst Blue Ribbon’s iconic blue logo on cannabis-infused beverage packaging might be a sign that the beverage category, which often struggles for market share, is poised for speedy growth in North America and perhaps beyond.

Week in Review: Vermont OKs adult-use marijuana, Maine sales begin, WHO plan questioned & more

Vermont became the 11th state in the U.S. to fully legalize marijuana for adult use when Republican Gov. Phil Scott let a bill to allow recreational sales become law without his signature, plus other key news in the industry.

Insurance-covered medical cannabis falls for the first time in Germany

Insurance reimbursements for cannabis in Germany dropped for the first time – on a quarterly basis – since the current medical program started in early 2017, according to new data for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

New medical cannabis product recall in Germany

Cologne, Germany-based Cannamedical is recalling a batch of cannabis flower after contamination above acceptable levels was detected, Marijuana Business Daily has learned.

Cannabis companies secure fresh funding deals as investors wade back into capital markets

Marijuana businesses have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in recent months, a trend that is expected to continue as an investment dry spell that began late last year appears to be easing.

18 trends shaping Canada’s recreational marijuana market

Canada’s adult-use cannabis market has expanded rapidly since the legalization of marijuana in October 2018. Monthly retail sales figures in May signaled an annual market worth around $1.6 billion (CA$2.2 billion)—or roughly the size of Colorado’s recreational and medical markets combined.

Global Retreat: Canadian cannabis firms pull back global aspirations

Back in the early days of Canada’s regulated adult-use cannabis industry, some of the country’s biggest publicly traded marijuana producers discovered that investors rewarded international ambitions.

Scant minority ownership in Nevada’s cannabis industry, spurring calls for social equity reform

Minority ownership of cannabis businesses in Nevada is rare, and there are few signs that situation is likely to change anytime soon.