Shari Horne broke her toes a decade ago, and after surgery, “I have plates and pins and screws in my feet, and they get achy at times,” she said. So Ms. Horne, 66, applies a salve containing cannabidiol, derived from the cannabis, or marijuana, plant. It eases the pain. The salve didn’t help when she developed […]
On the Move
Marlboro maker said to be in talks to buy Canadian marijuana producer
Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group Inc. is in early stage talks to acquire Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group Inc., as it seeks to diversify its business beyond traditional smokers, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Canada this year legalized recreational use of marijuana and is seen as a testing ground for pot companies […]
MedMen Doubles Market Reach with Acquisition of PharmaCann
PRESS RELEASE MedMen to acquire PharmaCann in all-stock transaction valued at US$682 million, the largest acquisition transaction in U.S. cannabis history. The acquisition doubles the number of states where MedMen has licenses to 12. The combined addressable market in these 12 states accounts for over 50 percent of the total estimated 2030 U.S. addressable market […]
This Lab Raised $10 Million To Expand Cannabis And Hemp Cloning Production
Industrial scale production has dominated store shelves for decades. Now that formula is being adopted by the cannabis industry. For Front Range Biosciences (FRB), mass propagation of crops starts in the lab, where consumer cannabis is selectively cultivated and sold to licensed growers. Today, the agricultural biotech startup, which works with coffee strains and industrial hemp clones as […]
NuLeaf Launches investment and entrepreneurial upskilling for cannabis businesses owned by people of color in Portland, OR
PRESS RELEASE NuLeaf’s NuFuel is the first grant program only for cannabis businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color Portland, OR – October 1, 2018 – Cannabis business veteran and community advocate, Jeannette Ward Horton, has joined notable industry equity experts and the City of Portland to launch a historic program focused on business access for […]
Ticket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus
Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends shooting pains into both of her hands and an aversion to conventional steroid and surgical treatments is prompting her to consider some new options. “It’s very painful, sometimes I can’t even open my hand,” Avedon says. So for the second […]
Acreage Holdings Announces Product Team Leadership With Industry-Leading Depth and Experience
PRESS RELEASE Led By Growth Strategy Expert Heather Boyd, Product Development and Innovation Will Be Delivered by “The Green Team” to Include Industry Icons Phillip Hague, Ry Prichard and Other Legendary Cultivation and Extraction Experts New York City, NY – September 17, 2018 – Acreage Holdings (“Acreage”), one of the United States’ largest vertically-integrated, multi-state […]
Xtreme Cubes Corporation Appoints Chief Executive Officer
PRESS RELEASE Henderson, Nevada (August 30, 2018): Xtreme Cubes Corporation™ announced that they have appointed Brandon Main as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective immediately, Brandon will assume strategic responsibility for Xtreme Cubes Corporation, with a dedicated focus on the future growth and development of the business. Brandon, a licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in the State of […]
More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana
Members of the generation that came of age in the era of marijuana are reaching for weed in their golden years. A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence this month suggests that increasing numbers of middle aged and older adults are using marijuana — and using it a lot. The analysis comes from data gathered in […]
First of Its Kind Partnership in the Cannabis Industry to Bridge State Rulemaking and the Creation of Cannabis Standards
Partnership between ATACH and A2LA will Pave the Way for New Quality Standards, Increase Consistency Between Labs, Bring Uniformity in State Testing Regulations, and Ensure Safe Consumer Products Washington, D.C. – A2LA and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) today announced the first ever partnership agreement between a laboratory accreditation body and […]
Edible hemp oil stores arrive in Minnesota, and are proving hugely popular
The first retail store specializing in the sale of pain-relieving, edible hemp products in the Twin Cities is now open. CBD of Maplewood opened last month, and while other retail chains such as GNC now offer hemp oil products, this is the retailer in Minnesota dedicated solely to it. The store carries products manufactured in […]
Cannabis Leader urban-gro Promotes Industry Veteran to Executive Vice President, Operations
PRESS RELEASE urban-gro promotes exec with proven track record in product and technology development – Lafayette, Colo., (Sept. 4, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading cultivation systems integrator and agricultural technology firm for commercial cannabis cultivators around the world, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Droller to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations. […]
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Joins MedMen’s Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES (August 29, 2018) – MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen”or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) is pleased to announce that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has joined its Board of Directors. Villaraigosa brings with him two decades of public service. He served two terms as mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013, was the Speaker of the […]
One In Seven U.S. Adults Used Marijuana In 2017
With more and more states legalizing marijuana, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both, increasing numbers of Americans are using cannabis. A new survey finds that one in seven had used marijuana in 2017, with smoking being the most common manner of consumption, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. […]
Cannabis Cultivation Design, Engineering, and Technologies Leader urban-gro Appoints Industry Veteran as Vice President of Cultivation Technologies
PRESS RELEASE urban-gro adds cultivation design and construction expertise to its executive team Lafayette, Colo., (July 16, 2018) – urban-gro, a leading provider of cultivation equipment, crop management products, design & integration services, and technology solutions to commercial cannabis cultivators throughout North America and around the world, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark […]
Pioneer “Cannabis for Pets” Veterinarian Joins True Leaf
PRESS RELEASE Dr. Katherine Kramer will lead the development of the company’s new medicinal cannabis product line for pets VERNON, BC – August 15, 2018 – True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (“True Leaf”) (CSE: MJ) (OTCQB: TRLFF) (FSE: TLA), a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, announced today the appointment of Dr. Katherine […]
TGOD The Green Organic Dutchman Selects Shopify For Ecommerce Solution
PRESS RELEASE The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) announced today that it has selected Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE:SHOP) (TSX:SHOP) to build an innovative ecommerce platform for the delivery of medical and future adult-use organic cannabis world-wide. The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TGOD) is a research & development company […]
Beer Makers Wanting To Cash In On Legal Marijuana Are Ditching Alcohol
Once upon a time, back when I was in my early twenties, there was this cool, old, homeless guy who hung out in front of the local liquor store almost daily. He’d sit out there as long as it took to cleverly persuade the droves of customers coming in and out of the place to […]
