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Lack of standards, dubious business practices threaten to upend cannabis testing industry

A lack of standards in cannabis testing results is plaguing the industry. Some business owners are shopping around…

News January 4
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Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more

Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes…

News December 24
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In reversal, L.A. says no enforcement against nearly 60 marijuana firms with expiring permits

Los Angeles marijuana industry regulators have given at least 57 companies a new lifeline, only days after saying…

News December 23
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Heritage Cannabis to acquire concentrate producer Premium 5

Canadian company Heritage Cannabis Holding Corp. struck an all-stock deal to acquire Premium 5, a producer of cannabis…

News December 23
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Cannabis firms Canopy Growth, Canopy Rivers split; Rivers looks to US

Canopy Growth Corp.'s partly owned strategic investment subsidiary, Canopy Rivers, is selling some of its assets to the…

News December 22
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Nearly 60 Los Angeles cannabis businesses poised to lose licenses on New Year’s Day

At least 57 licensed cannabis companies in Los Angeles are poised to see their business permits yanked by…

News December 21
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Schwazze acquires six Colorado cannabis stores for $37 million

Schwazze, a Denver-based cannabis company, on Monday said it acquired six retail outlets from Colorado competitor Star Buds…

News December 21
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TerrAscend borrows $120M to make payments on marijuana acquisition

U.S. and Canadian marijuana operator TerrAscend borrowed $120 million from a syndicate of lenders to help finance earnout…

News December 21
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Red White & Bloom borrows $60 million to buy Illinois marijuana grow facility

Toronto-based marijuana multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands secured a $60 million loan, then signed a definitive…

News December 18
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Cannabis MSO Acreage appoints former top Pfizer executive as CEO

Multistate marijuana company Acreage Holdings Inc. has appointed Peter Caldini as chief executive officer.

News December 18
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