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New York eases marijuana testing requirements for some contaminants

New York regulators have eliminated marijuana testing limits for contaminants bacteria, mold and yeast after outdoor cannabis cultivators…

News November 4
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Beverages struggle to gain footing and market share in marijuana retail

Cannabis-infused beverages receive a lot of hype when they are rolled out, but they seldom turn out to…

News November 1
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Marijuana retail robberies continue in Washington state

Marijuana retailers in Washington state continue to report robberies and break-ins, as five stores in close proximity were…

News October 31
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Trade court OKs cannabis equipment imports to Washington state

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that a Canadian manufacturer can import cannabis trimming equipment to Washington…

News October 21
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Marijuana platform Leafly to cut 56 jobs, will save $16 million

Seattle-based marijuana commerce platform Leafly will eliminate 56 jobs, or 21% of its workforce, to save approximately $16…

News October 19
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Marijuana financier Justin Costello arrested after federal fraud indictments

Marijuana finance executive Justin Costello, former CEO of Seattle-based GRN Funds, has been arrested after allegedly going on…

News October 6
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Marijuana M&A has cooled in 2022, but it’s ‘far from disastrous,’ insiders say

After 2021’s record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions, many marijuana industry insiders predicted that 2022 would be an…

News September 28
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How packaging can help cannabis brands gain a competitive edge

In an increasingly crowded market, packaging is one of the few remaining ways for cannabis businesses to stay…

News August 30
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Midyear state cannabis sales a mixed bag across the United States

U.S. cannabis sales through July were a mixed bag across the country, as consumers adjusted to historic inflation…

News August 23
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Opinion: How better cannabis genetics boost bottom lines, protect the planet

Scientific breakthroughs and new research now underway will ensure that growers will soon be able to meet consumer…

News July 15
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