Canada Local industry relieved as province halts sale of Cannabis NB The decision is lauded by local producers, who say a private monopoly would have damaged the province's industry Jared GnamMarch 19, 2021
Canada HRVSTR charts course for Black ownership in Canadian cannabis cultivation As Canada's first Black-owned licensed producer, its founders are using their platform to help aspiring BIPOC enter the industry Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 19, 2021
Industry update Canada records 2nd-highest legal weed sales in January Sales contracted almost 6% from a December record, but were up over October and November Nick LabaMarch 19, 2021
Industry update Cresco Labs enters Massachusetts via Cultivate acquisition The major US cannabis operator will pay at least US$90M to enter its 10th state Jared GnamMarch 18, 2021
Coming soon Ikänik Farms establishes Colombia-Mexico THC export, will list to CSE Company says the deal sets the stage for both countries to be players in the expanding global cannabis market, and paves the way for... Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 18, 2021
Industry update Hexo touts Q2 earnings, eyes M&A Once its deal to buy Zenabis closes, Hexo says it will be close to top-2 in Canadian recreational weed sales Jared GnamMarch 18, 2021
Industry update Alberta’s regulator upholds promotions ban In a note sent to businesses this week, the AGLC says it will focus on other measures to reduce red tape Nick LabaMarch 18, 2021
Industry update American pot giant Green Thumb nets US$556.6M in 2020 The pot stock darling beat analyst consensus with US$177.2M in Q4 revenue Jared GnamMarch 17, 2021
Industry update Australia to spend $14.5M on psychedelic drug trials Australia is funding research to see if magic mushrooms and ecstasy can treat depression and PTSD Jared GnamMarch 17, 2021
Industry update Why running gets you high Endocannabinoids play a larger role than suggested by previous endorphin-focused research, new study shows Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 17, 2021