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Minnesota issues first recreational marijuana license to a cultivator

Minnesota has issued the state’s first adult-use marijuana license to a microbusiness, Herb Quest, which will start by…

News June 20
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Aurora Cannabis denies reports it acquired another operator

Canadian operator Aurora Cannabis denied reports that it had agreed to acquire New Zealand-based MedLeaf Therapeutics.

News June 18
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Why cannabis industry must adopt standardized THC-potency labeling

To build a mental bridge between alcohol and marijuana, brands must frame cannabis in terms that resonate with…

News June 13
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Cannabis companies ineligible for ERC tax refunds, federal court rules

A U.S. district court has ruled that state-regulated cannabis companies are not eligible for tax refunds under the…

News June 12
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Missouri regulators to launch surprise cannabis product inspections

Missouri's cannabis cultivators and manufacturers will start receiving uninvited guests next month: state regulators conducting surprise inspections.

News June 11
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Whistleblower suit against cannabis firm Metrc dismissed; related case continues

An Oregon judge on Monday agreed to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought against cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software provider…

News June 10
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Green Dragon to shut down Denver cannabis cultivation facility

Cannabis operator Green Dragon is shutting down its Denver cultivation facility, resulting in 45 workers losing their jobs.

News June 9
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How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community

Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but for the distinct culture and philosophy they…

News June 9
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Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery

Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state…

News June 6
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This Japanese business model could help optimize cannabis cultivation profitability

A continuous improvement approach to direct materials, labor and associated processes can increase cannabis cultivators' profitability.

News June 6
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