In-Depth Marijuana Industry News and More
There is a common misconception that cannabis brands and dispensaries are unable to market their businesses using modern day digital advertising tools. While it is true that the major players in online advertising (e.g. Google and Facebook) have severe restrictions or outright bans on advertising cannabis and/or hemp products via their advertising platforms, there are […]
Pioneered by food safety companies, the cannabis industry is starting to use radio frequency disinfection processes to remove pathogens while maintaining quality. How dirty is your pot? Odds are, it’s probably teeming with mold and mildew. In sizable markets such as Colorado and Nevada, as well as Canada, growers are required to report Total Yeast […]
An Oregon analytic laboratory is offering a new test for cannabis products to detect the presence of vitamin E acetate, an additive that has been implicated in the rash of vaping-related lung illnesses that have sickened hundreds and led to at least six deaths. Pixis Labs in Portland began conducting the test for consumers on […]
State lawmakers are scheduled to convene a special session on Monday, September 16, to amend the state’s nascent medical cannabis access law. Specifically, lawmakers are seeking to revise the law so that public health departments are no longer responsible for the overseeing of the distribution of medical cannabis products. Instead, legislators are proposing that regulators license […]
Even with the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (AKA The Farm Bill) being signed by President Trump ultimately removing the hemp plant from the Schedule 1 controlled substances classification, many still remain skeptical or confused about the hemp-based CBD compound. Those are some monumental conditions, symptoms and ailments that regular people suffer from each and every […]
Makers and sellers of CBD products should be conforming to the European Union’s Novel Food regime introduced in January this year. But, as things stand, just one firm Cannabis Pharma, a Czech Republic company, has made an application to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with a handful of others said to be in the […]
After dozens of people across the Midwest and California were sickened as a result of vaping cannabis or e-cigarettes, consumers, vape makers, and retailers alike have to be aware of how products are made and where they were made. Vape pens have surged to new heights on the marijuana mountain by offering a portable and […]
Many patients in a survey of people 65 and older in Colorado found marijuana effective for pain, a geriatric medicine specialist said. “This was just a survey, so drawing conclusions about the benefits of marijuana use are limited,” said Gretchen Orosz, a doctor in geriatric medicine at the University of Colorado’s UCHealth Primary Care Clinic. The […]
Industry-first ratings platform captures medical cannabis relief for health issues. Medical cannabis is providing relief to millions of people across a wide range of health issues including anxiety, insomnia, stress, chronic pain and PTSD, however there is little statistical data on the actual health relief experienced by medical cannabis consumers. Tender Advice is a custom […]
The face of cannabis consumption has evolved far beyond pipes, papers, and the pot brownie. While the classics are still enjoyed by many, there are several products revolutionizing the way we consume weed for the better. Vaporizers are becoming more portable, infusing dishes has never been easier, and there are a few innovations we have […]
Now in 2,800 stores worldwide, True Leaf is also reaching more customers online with the launch of direct-to-consumer stores in France, Germany, and the UK. True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf” or the “Company”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a plant-forward wellness brand for pets and their owners, today announced it has surpassed […]
The emergence of the legal cannabis industry is one of the most exciting opportunities in decades and is a trend that has been gaining considerable traction on the global level. The last two years have been very significant for the legal cannabis industry and Canada has been at the forefront. Although the Canadian cannabis market […]
It’s not unusual for top fund managers to get 100-plus pitch decks in a month and to speak with dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs. VCs are on the front-lines of the cannabis start-up scene. For this reason, they have a keen eye for quickly spotting trends in the industry. Here, then, are a few insights from some […]
Industry suppliers with deep rooted horticultural histories will once again host a unique educational summit, supported by MJBizCon prior to their 7th annual show for cannabis professionals in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, November 13th, the Advancing Cannabis Cultivation Technology Summit (ACT) will bring together cannabis cultivators, owners, and investors for a full day of education […]
Cresco Labs, one of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States, today announced the appointment of Scott Wilson to the new role of Chief Experience Officer. As CXO, Wilson will extend Cresco Labs’ mission to professionalize and mainstream cannabis as a conventional consumer product with brands tailored to the largest consumer segments. Scott Wilson, […]
California-based cannabis company Heavy Hitters recently announced what may be the most amazing job opportunity ever. Basically, the company is hiring people to travel around California, attend weed events, and smoketh le herb. And yes, you actually get paid to do it. According to a recent announcement from the company, Heavy Hitters is rolling out […]
While the question of when cannabis retail businesses will open in Massachusetts remains unanswered, where those businesses will operate is becoming clearer. Cannabis companies — which include retail, cultivation, product manufacturing, testing, transport and research — have been proposed in 58 Bay State communities, from Nantucket to western Massachusetts. An examination of the list of license applications […]
Industry suppliers with deep rooted horticultural histories will once again host a unique educational summit, supported by MJBizCon prior to their 7th annual show for cannabis professionals in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, November 13th, the Advancing Cannabis Cultivation Technology Summit (ACT) will bring together cannabis cultivators, owners, and investors for a full day of education […]
Chemesis International Inc. (CSI) (CADMF), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Colombia-based La Finca Interacviva-Arachna Med SAS, an integrated cannabis company that has been licensed and operational in Colombia since October, 2017. La Finca has access to over 1000 acres of outdoor cultivation […]
The cannabis industry has been trending higher and has been coming of its lows following the opening of the recreational cannabis market in Canada. The reversal has been significant, and this is a trend worth watching. Canadian cannabis producers have been under considerable pressure during the recent sell-off and we are monitoring how these companies […]
