4/20 stories, pt. 1

"We are going to see continued right-sizing in the industry"

It is that time of year again: the cannabis industry is getting ready for 4/20. In honor of the cannabis holiday, we bring back our special article…

NL: Discussing cultivation techniques and the Dutch experiment at the Cannabis Summit

Last Friday, an international audience gathered at the World Horti Center for the Cannabis Summit. The day was filled with presentations, panel…

Tom Varga, CEO of Biortica Agrimed:

"Building an industry we can all be proud of in Australia"

"I'm delighted to witness this week's media coverage of anomalies in the regulation of medicinal cannabis in this country," said Tom Varga, CEO of…

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Vangst acquires CannabizTeam's temp staffing division

Vangst has acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. The acquisition was 50% cash, 50% stock, and is the first…

CAN (BC): East Ladner cannabis greenhouse to use RNG

A large-scale greenhouse cannabis growing operation in East Ladner has made the switch to renewable natural gas (RNG) with a new production facility…

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Jersey: MMJ to be significant part of economy, Deputy says

Jersey's medicinal cannabis industry is still on course to become a "significant" part of the economy – having already generated around £60 million of…

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US: CEA Alliance applauds introduction of bipartisan Senate bill to scale supply chain loan guarantee program at USDA

The CEA Alliance applauds the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act of 2024 by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mike Braun…

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US (MN): Sales could be delayed if planting doesn't start soon

Minnesota's legal cannabis market could be headed toward a chaotic launch next year if legislators or regulators don't figure out how to license…

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US (KS): Lawmakers considering proposal to jail growers who grow THC-heavy hemp

State law enforcement, local prosecutors, and a lobbyist convinced legalization of medical cannabis posed the greatest threat to the quality of life in…

US (CA): Cannabis delivery drivers threaten strike ahead of annual cannabis day

California cannabis delivery company Eaze may face a work stoppage by April 20, a peak sales time for weed businesses. Nearly 600 cannabis delivery…

US (NV): Pharmacy board’s regulatory role over cannabis in limbo

Nevada Supreme Court justices are weighing arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to remove the Nevada Board of Pharmacy from its administrative role in…

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Hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for the classification of medical cannabis

The growing acceptance of medical cannabis has led to a worldwide increase in the production of this plant to take advantage of its therapeutic…