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2 major Canadian cannabis wholesalers put brakes on delta-8 THC products

Cannabis wholesalers in Ontario and British Columbia - two major Canadian adult-use marijuana markets - are suspending orders…

News December 16
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USDA extends deadline for DEA-approved lab tests on hemp by one year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving hemp cultivators one more year to secure a lab that is…

News December 15
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Washington state marijuana trade group outlines policy priorities for 2023

Looking to the new year, some of Washington state's cannabis businesses are focused on safety challenges, including ongoing…

News December 13
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Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity - a key consideration for cannabis companies as…

News December 7
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Minnesota pharmacy board sues over ‘noncompliant’ marijuana edibles

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy has filed a lawsuit against a group of three cannabis companies in the…

News December 6
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UN report focuses on ‘economic and social potential’ of industrial hemp

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a special report on industrial hemp, including a…

News December 2
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Colorado medical marijuana now can be redesignated as adult use

Marijuana grown under a Colorado medical cultivation permit can now be reclassified as retail and sold in adult-use…

News December 2
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Molson Coors exiting CBD drink joint venture in US with Hexo

The Molson Coors Beverage Co. is getting out of the CBD drink business in the United States and…

News November 29
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Utah to seek curbs on delta-8 THC, other synthetics in medical marijuana market

Utah regulators say they’re pushing for new rules governing the presence of delta-8 THC and other synthetic cannabinoids…

News November 29
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FDA dings American Shaman, four others for ‘illegally selling’ CBD

The U.S.  Food and Drug Administration flagged five companies for “illegally selling” products containing cannabidiol, including national CBD…

News November 23
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