Industry update Gen Z spent 127% more on weed in 2020: Headset And millennials spent almost US$1.4B more in American adult-use cannabis markets year-over-year Jared GnamFebruary 5, 2021
Canada Show me the money laundering: Cannabis Act industry-led review session IV Canada's legal weed industry will have to continue its long fight for a fair and sensible regulatory framework Nicholas SokićFebruary 4, 2021
Industry update Jazz Pharma to buy CBD drugmaker GW Pharma for US$7.2B Shares of GW skyrocketed nearly 50% after the companies revealed the largest acquisition in the cannabis sector to date Jared GnamFebruary 4, 2021
Canada Aloe vera extract producer funds McGill CBD pain research Maine-based Desert Harvest is working with university researchers to see if its CBD-aloe vera formula can treat pain more safely and effectively than opioids Jared GnamFebruary 3, 2021
Industry update GTEC stock soars after launching patient portal While its CEO joked on Twitter about r/wallstreetbets, the producer's boost came after it launched an e-commerce site for Canadian cannabis patients Nick LabaFebruary 3, 2021
Industry update Compound found in cannabis roots has anti-inflammatory effects: study Researchers found the compound cannabissativine, found in the aqueous extract of weed roots, reduced inflammation with no negative side effects Nick LabaFebruary 2, 2021
Industry update Tilray first company approved to sell medical cannabis in Portugal Propelled by its GMP-certified facility in Portugal, the BC-based producer says it now sells weed in 16 countries Jared GnamFebruary 1, 2021
Industry update TerrAscend expands gummy recall following complaints ‘alleging’ mould The company says it proactively initiated the recall of 330K units after receiving consumer complaints alleging mould on its Haven St. gummies Nick LabaFebruary 1, 2021
CBD Martha Stewart and Canopy Growth release CBD dog treats — but are they safe? While initial research suggests CBD is well-tolerated in pups, even Canopy recommends consulting your vet before starting any cannabis treatment Ashley KeenanJanuary 31, 2021
Canada Ontario set to be first province to launch farmgate sales this year Producers say on-site stores will increase product quality, consumer education and revenues, while creating jobs and tourism opportunities Jared GnamJanuary 29, 2021