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Marijuana industry will add nearly $100 billion to US economy in 2022

When considering whether to approve a regulated marijuana industry, advocates often tout the broader economic benefits of the…

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CA marijuana companies CannaCraft, March and Ash to merge

Northern California marijuana manufacturer and cultivator CannaCraft will merge with Southern California retail chain March and Ash in…

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Tilray launches cannabis edible in Quebec despite restrictive regulations

Canadian producer Tilray Brands has launched a line of cannabis edibles in Quebec, working around the provincial government's…

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Russian invasion of Ukraine further upends cannabis supply chain

Global supply-chain woes - first triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 - have been exacerbated by Russia's…

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Canadian cannabis vape sales growth continues as consumer preferences evolve

Canadian sales of cannabis vape products continued to build from 2020 to 2021, with dollar sales up 79%…

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Canadian marijuana company Valens closing Citizen Stash facility in BC

Kelowna, British Columbia-based cannabis product manufacturer The Valens Co. is shuttering and selling a facility in Mission, British…

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Labatt shutters CBD beverage unit in Canada in latest blow to category

Labatt Breweries of Canada, one of the country’s top beer makers, pulled the plug on its nonalcoholic CBD…

News April 5
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4 considerations for cannabis companies aiming to capitalize on the low-sugar trend

The low-sugar trend is coming to the cannabis industry, thanks to technology that gives edibles makers options that…

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Marijuana experts offer strategies to maintain quality independent of lab testing

From writing standard operating procedures and vetting raw materials to starting in-house labs and conducting retail audits, cannabis…

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Multistate cannabis producers share secrets for streamlining operations across markets

Every state with a legal marijuana program has a unique regulatory framework. Navigating those different rules while still…

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