The signature skunky cannabis smell— once a telltale sign of a potent strain — may be fading into history. As legal cannabis markets mature and consumer preferences evolve, growers are increasingly breeding plants with more diverse, and sometimes more pleasant, aromas. From citrus to lavender and ev...
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Canopy Growth (CGC -2.61%) emerged as a leader in the cannabis industry when Canada legalized recreational, adult use of the substance in 2018. Investors had high hopes for the company and the rest of the market but, unfortunately, these hopes have now evaporated. Over the past five years, Canopy Gr...
In a quiet but significant shift, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) appears to have lifted its long-standing restrictions on cannabis-related search terms across its social media giants, Facebook and Instagram. This development, first reported by Marijuana Moment, suggests that users can now search for ...
A study by researchers associated with the University of Kentucky has found most CBD gummies analysed have inaccurate product labeling. Labeling issues have plagued the USA's CBD industry for years, and time doesn't seem to be improving the situation. In this new study, the cannabinoid c...
In a significant blow to drug trafficking networks in Kenya, the National Police Service (NPS) announced the recovery of 75 bales believed to be dried cannabis sativa during a targeted operation in Ambalo, located in the Sololo Sub-County of Marsabit County. The successful bust took place on Saturda...
Pharma Girl Cannabis World has just made cannabis history. The Missouri-based brand proudly announced that its flagship product, HIGH LOVR, will officially be available for sale in Canada starting September 2025. Even more groundbreaking—this luxurious wellness product will be covered by Canadian He...
A Canadian cannabis consultation service has partnered with a second Ontario cannabis retail chain to offer pharmacist-led cannabis consultations for consumers. Apothecare, a pharmacist-led consultation service, is now partnering with FIKA Cannabis, a cannabis retailer with 21 stores across On...
DULUTH, Minn. [Northern News Now] - Almost two full years after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, 249 businesses became the winners of cannabis licenses last week. However, a lot of questions, including who those winners are, still remain. Owner of Lake Superior Dispensa...
A key congressional panel has raised concerns about the Biden administration's recommendation to reclassify cannabis under federal law, calling for a formal investigation into the review process that led to the proposed rescheduling. The directive comes from a report tied to the Fiscal Year 2026 Agr...
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a new cannabis bill into law on Wednesday, introducing several modest changes to the state's marijuana regulations. While the legislation, known as H.321, aims to fine-tune aspects of the legal cannabis industry, many small growers argue it doesn't go far enough to...
As Tim Scoma nears the first anniversary of Lifted, the area's first cannabis dispensary, he's also looking back on what the business has been able to do for the community over the past year. The dispensary, located at 320 N. Main St., is fast approaching its first anniversary, a milestone tha...
The House passed a cannabis bill last week that would permit intoxicating hemp-derived beverages to be sold in licensed Massachusetts liquor stores while ordering edible intoxicating hemp-derived products like gummies off store shelves, but critics say the legislation fails to address the core probl...
In Six Nations, Canada's most populous Indigenous reserve, a massive cannabis grow operation has become the center of a heated community dispute. What began quietly has sparked deep concern among residents, igniting fears over land use, transparency, and safety in a place already navigating the comp...
Congressional Republicans are moving against state medical cannabis markets and legal intoxicating hemp with the backing of President Donald Trump. Medical Cannabis Market Issues Medical cannabis markets are under threat in the federal spending bill backed by President Donald Trump. It is part...
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission held its very first meeting in Lincoln on Monday, signaling the beginning of a pivotal process: establishing the framework for the state's medical marijuana industry. With the clock ticking toward a July deadline, the commission is now tasked with drafting th...
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / The DEA Diversion division cast of clowns needs a summer assignment and MMJ BioPharma Cultivation has a suggestion: go back and read your own mission statement and training manual. For years, the DEA DEPUTY Administrator has been the face of o...
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News - The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's next "Health for a Change" webinar is titled "Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities." It will be Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET. Click here to register. The free webinar will bring together a...
Along with vegetable plants, hostas and daylilies, there is a new plant, now legal to grow and harvest in Ohio, that is also attractive to the state's largest herbivore. Cannabis is a tender, nutritious supplement for deer. It contains fiber, protein and moisture, especially in its early...
Retail cannabis sales in Canada saw a modest increase in March 2025, rising to $428.4 million from $408.2 million in February. This represents a steady upward movement, marking continued growth in the industry, especially when compared to the $406.8 million in March 2024. This year-over-year i...
Infused beverages are bubbling over. In 2024, sales in the United States topped $382 million. The figure is expected to surge in 2025 as more consumers limit their alcohol intake and seek smoke-free, sociable ways to enjoy cannabis instead. Beverages have found a strong foothold with younger c...
