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Investing In Germany's Cannabis Industry Germany's cannabis market is on the cusp of significant expansion, offering unique investment opportunities. But, how is Germany's cannabis market evolving, and what are the revenue sources and market access options for businesses? Where can...

The potential impacts of rescheduling have dominated cannabis discourse over the last four weeks. MSOs and other plant-touching companies have had their greatest percentage gains in two years despite a meaningful correction last week. The Charts delve into the trailing 4-week percentage gains in...

Banning The Consumption Of Tobacco, Vapes and Cannabis On Public Property Amid Legalization An upcoming proposal in Simsbury, Connecticut, aims to prohibit the consumption of tobacco, vapes and cannabis on public properties like parks, reflecting a broader effort beyond town...

Once bullish on the US hemp-derived CBD market, Canadian cannabis companies like Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: CGC), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB), and Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) are now retreating due to oversupply, regulatory ambiguity and the sluggish pace of US federal cannabis...

Legal Hurdle Lifted For 30 New York Cannabis Retailers After Preliminary Injunction A recent preliminary injunction by Judge Kevin Bryant could lead to a substantial increase in operational cannabis retailers in New York. With 23 marijuana retailers already in operation out of the approved 463...

Cannabis businesses in Texas are booming, despite the fact that recreational marijuana is still illegal. In 2022, cannabis companies in Texas brought in over $8 billion in revenue, according to a new report from Whitney Economics. They're edging close and closer to the wine...

The booming sales of cannabis beverages have caught the attention of consumers and industry experts alike, with Nowadays emerging as a standout brand in the market. Co-founded by Justin Tidwell and Anthony Puterman, Nowadays, offers a unique cannabis-infused spirit that provides a light and buzzy...

Despite the fact that hemp-based products can be produced at scale, processed and legally shipped across the country, they are not as popular as recreational cannabis products. The question arises as to why Americans are not embracing hemp as a viable alternative when it has the potential...

BC Leads Canadian Cannabis Sales Surge in April According to Statistics Canada, Canadian cannabis sales experienced a 1.3% increase in April, reaching C$411.7 million. Alan Brochstein reported that the growth was primarily driven by British Columbia, with sales in the province surging by 8.7% from...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a significant step to recognize the value of hemp by renaming a trade advisory committee to prominently feature the plant among specialty crops, indicating a growing recognition of its value as a unique commodity. The USDA has appointed hemp...

Cannabis companies lapsed into collective Twitter ecstasy in March when the Bluebird opened its wings and embraced cannabis advertising on its site, making history in the process as the first social media site to do so. The hope was that more and more would soon fly into the...

In a significant breakthrough for Argentina's cannabis industry, the main government agency for the development of science and technology, CONICET, has unveiled the first six proprietary varieties of medical cannabis, developed entirely with national resources. With private investments in...

“Backdoor” Sales In Oklahoma Prompt New Bill Approval The Oklahoma House of Representatives have passed Senate Bill 645, which requires the prepackaging of all medical marijuana products sold to dispensaries. Opponents claim the bill is onerous and too lax. The legislation aims to...

Minorities for Medical Marijuana, the largest community-based nonprofit in the cannabis and hemp industry, spent 4/20 week walking the halls of Congress for their annual Lobby Days. The event culminated with a Judiciary Committee Markup where a large faction of the organization...

Journalists Jailed In Nigeria Nigerian journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi — known for exposing cannabis use at a business linked to a politician — were put in prison after being convicted of conspiracy and defamation. The Committee to Protect Journalists and Civil Society...