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Marijuana supply chain: profits and headaches Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products
DeSantis ally takes bold stand against 2024 Pot Legalization vote Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a close ally of Republican Gov Ron DeSantis, asked the state Supreme Court to nix a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize pot in the state. The petition, dated Monday, comes less than a week after
Sydney’s first Cannabis dispensary isn’t far away Image Cannabis NewsJune 27, 2023 The medicinal cannabis market is booming, but getting dispensaries open is still a slog. Sydney is one approval away from getting its first cannabis dispensary as medicinal cannabis use booms – but there’s a race to be the first on the market. Medicinal cannabis is l
6 ways Philadelphia's Medical Marijuana industry has changed since city's first dispensary opened Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 Restore was the first and only medical marijuana dispensary in Philadelphia when it opened for business in Fishtown in May 2018. Flash forward five years and the city is now home to 16 medical marijuana dispensaries, wi
Cannabis delivery services could help jump-start CT adult-use sales Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 When John “Jack” Cochran visited the Virginia home of his former player and retired NFL star Jordan Reed several years ago for a birthday party, he had no idea he’d leave with a business idea and entrepreneurial mindset. But that’s exactly what happ
Class-action lawsuit launched against Canopy Cannabis over financial reporting Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 The lawsuit says the company admitted that it overstated revenue for its BioSteel subsidiary, causing investors economic loss. A B.C. investor has launched a class-action lawsuit against Canopy Growth Corp., one of Canada’s largest cannab
Missouri to be testing ground on plain Cannabis packaging Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 For decades, there's been a global movement urging "plain packaging" on tobacco products - or packaging with limited colors and frills - after numerous studies found it makes cigarettes less appealing to young people. Missouri will soon be a testing ground to
Anti-Cannabis group sues New York in effort to nullify Cannabis Legislation Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The State of New York is now being sued by a collection of anti-cannabis campaign groups in an effort to force a rollback on legalization. On June 20th, a lawsuit was filed targeting the State of New York, its Governor Kathy Hochul, the Cann
Legal Weed sales in Minnesota expected to hit $1.5 Billion Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The regulated cannabis market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1,5 billion per year by the end of the decade, according to a projection from Vicente LLP. The regulated marijuana market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion
New York aims to crack down on 'unjust' illegal Cannabis Stores Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Gov Kathy Hochul announced results of new enforcement actions to crack down on illegal cannabis shops in New York. Hochul said those stores are a barrier to creating a thriving and equitable cannabis industry. "They are driven by individuals who are fla
USA Cannabis industry in crisis Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 A new report from Whitney Economics Report has found that only 24.4% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable. Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published its second annual Cannabis Operator Sentiment and Business Conditions survey repor
Industrial hemp prospects light up in tropics Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 THE potential to grow industrial hemp in the tropics is showing promise, with the second year of field trials flourishing at Kununurra. A recent field day at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Frank Wise Horticulture Research Institute showca
Hemp tea market increasing demand with leading player Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 The global hemp tea market revenue was around US$ 56,7 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 393,9 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2031. Hemp tea is a particular variety of
Cornbread Hemp lands 70-store deal with Fresh Thyme Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 A Louisville-based CBD company has expanded its retail footprint in a big way. Cornbread Hemp recently inked a deal with Fresh Thyme Market, a natural health food retailer headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, making its products available in 70 locations throu
Hydrogen utopia takes option over Medical Cannabis grower Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 The investment will generate cash flow for its core business, said a statement. Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (HUI) has taken out an option over a 49% stake in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), which has just agreed to acquire 95% of a medical canna
Nevada introduces new Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 Senate Bill 277 has been approved by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo that makes a number of reforms to the state’s cannabis laws. A major task included in the Bill is for the Cannabis Advisory Commission to conduct a review of the potential implications for the cannabis indust
