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Synthetic cannabinoids further rift between marijuana and hemp industries

A recent ruling from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifying a synthetic cannabinoid as a Schedule 1 drug…

News March 13
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Metrc threatens to close accounts of Michigan cannabis firms over late payments

Track-and-trace software provider Metrc is threatening to shutter the accounts of what could be dozens of Michigan cannabis…

News March 1
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West Virginia mulls ban on delta-8 THC products

Lawmakers in West Virginia are proposing a ban on products containing delta-8 THC.

News February 24
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New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide

With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to…

News January 30
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‘Several’ companies targeted in cannabis edibles crackdown, Health Canada says

Canada's top health regulator said it is cracking down on "several" cannabis companies it alleges are selling “erroneously”…

News January 26
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Canada’s crackdown on some cannabis extracts could cost industry millions

Health Canada has begun asking some federally licensed marijuana companies to stop selling certain ingestible cannabis products the…

News January 25
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Trulieve to study ground-cannabis hazards in OSHA deal after worker death

Under a settlement with a federal agency stemming from an employee's death, Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis will study the…

News December 22
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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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MJBizCon attendees prepare to tackle marijuana industry challenges in 2023

As the regulated marijuana industry wraps up the 2022 business year, companies are fine-turning their strategies for whatever…

News November 18
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Hemp product manufacturer Bloomios acquires gummy maker for $23.5 million

California-based Bloomios, a white-label and private-label hemp product manufacturer, acquired gummy maker Infusionz for $23.5 million.

News October 27
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