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The Controlled Substances Act leaves pathway for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids

Delta-8 THC exploded onto the scene in 2019, followed by delta-10 THC, THC-O acetate and HHC in 2020…

News February 1
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‘Consumable’ hemp paves way for Louisiana’s D-8 THC experiment

While many states responded to the delta-8 THC phenomenon by banning the cannabinoid, other markets sought to tame…

News February 1
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Widespread crackdown on delta-8 THC could pose a threat to other cannabinoids

Delta-8’s meteoric rise in popularity is forcing a conversation about how to regulate minor cannabinoids. Until recently, delta-8…

News February 1
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Multistate operator to acquire California cannabis extraction firm for $120 million

Canada-based Icanic Brands, which offers its cannabis products in California and Nevada, entered into a definitive agreement to…

News January 26
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Tips for reducing and eliminating plastic use in cannabis cultivation

Outdoor marijuana and hemp growers have long relied on plastic to pot plants, build trellises and tamp down…

News January 21
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Synthetic CBD might offer protection from COVID-19, Canadian research shows

More research saying cannabinoids might protect human cells from COVID-19 was released this week by scientists in Ontario,…

News January 20
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Is pectin or gelatin the right gelling agent for your cannabis gummies?

Cannabis gummy makers offer four key considerations for choosing between pectin and gelatin as your company's gelling agent.

News January 19
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1933 Industries to acquire CBD drink maker Day One in all-stock deal

Nevada marijuana company 1933 Industries announced an all-stock deal to acquire the entirety of California-based CBD drink producer…

News January 18
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How to grow marijuana sales organically: Q&A with Organigram CEO Beena Goldenberg

Organigram is among a handful of large Canadian cannabis producers that managed to take more overall share of…

News January 13
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Opinion: How cannabis brands can cultivate engaged consumers

The market for legal cannabis in the U.S. is expected to surge in the coming years, reaching more…

News January 13
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