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FTC cracks down on deceptive CBD health claims

On December 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first crackdown on deceptive marketing claims for CBD…

News January 18
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1-gram cannabis flower sales fell in 2020 amid pandemic, but don’t write off the small packet

Sales of 1-gram cannabis flower packages tumbled in multiple North American marijuana markets last year, likely related to…

News January 14
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Maine marijuana testing lab closed over licensing issue

Massachusetts-based marijuana testing company ProVerde Laboratories shut down its Portland, Maine, location after municipal authorities said it was…

News January 13
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Organigram revenue stalls on erratic inventory, unfulfilled demand

New Brunswick-based cannabis producer Organigram continues to struggle, reporting lower sales and a bigger loss for its first…

News January 12
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Colorado authorities issue recall of contaminated cannabis

Colorado regulators issued a recall of marijuana from Denver-based Veritas Cannabis, alleging yeast and mold issues.

News January 11
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California marijuana regulatory merger on track for July

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2020 proposal – to merge the three regulatory agencies that oversee the state’s marijuana…

News January 11
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Edibles outperform cannabis industry growth in 2020 on COVID-spurred sales surge

Cannabis edibles sales grew at a rate exceeding the overall growth of the marijuana industry in 2020, prompting…

News January 11
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Here’s how to get your marijuana business ready for sale

Acquisitions remain a key strategy for companies looking to enter or expand their reach within the marijuana industry,…

News January 10
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Vireo closes $4 million purchase of Nevada cannabis production facilities

Cannabis multistate operator Vireo Health said it has finally closed on a 2018 deal valued at $4 million…

News January 8
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Arkansas opens up medical marijuana processor, transporter licensing

The steadily growing Arkansas medical marijuana program is offering new business opportunities: processor and transporter licenses. Scott Hardin,…

News January 7
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