4/20 stories, pt. 4

"Some stray away from entering new cannabis markets, but they hold major growth potential"

Happy 4/20! In today's special, we hear from a Colombian grower. What markets do they think have the most potential? In addition, we have insights from…

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US (OR): "New test required by Oregon for a common fungus could crush the pre-roll and flower industries"

In HBO’s series The Last of Us, a fungus triggers the end of the world. In real life, it’s testing for a fungus that has Oregon business owners fearing…

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US: Report finds decline in commercial property purchases by cannabis industry, increase in leasing activity

Realtors are seeing a decline in commercial property purchases by cannabis industry-related businesses and a corresponding increase in leasing…

US (TX): Village Farms applies for medical cannabis cultivation license

Village Farms is applying for a license from the Texas Department of Public Safety to grow cannabis in a one-acre greenhouse at its Marfa location in…

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Skymint CEO, chairman ousted amid legal battles and receivership

Cannabis company Skymint has been going through a rough patch lately. Its CEO and chairman, Jeff Radway, who founded Skymint in 2018, bid farewell to…

NouFrontiers Summit 23

Thailand: "With Asian cannabis markets opening up, it is important to share information"

A special investor summit has taken place from April 6 to 7 at the Radisson Blu in Bangkok. The summit featuring 160 vetted delegates, focused on…

Free DLI calculator launched

"Upon entering geographical information, such as address or city, growers are eligible to receive a free DLI supplemental lighting report, which outlines the type and quantity…

Pharmacielo partners up with Cannprisma to supply MMJ flowers to the EU market

PharmaCielo has partnered with CANNPRISMA - PHARMA to supply high-quality EU-GMP1 certified medicinal cannabis flower to the European market.…

Clever Leaves

Clever Leaves expands presence in Brazil through partnership

Clever Leaves has entered into a five-year agreement with Hypera Pharma to supply Clever Leaves’ CBD-dominant oral solutions with the aim of treating…

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US (AL): MMJ products expected late this year or early next year

Licensed cultivators could start growing marijuana for Alabama’s new medical cannabis industry in greenhouses or warehouses before the end of the…

Southern Hemp Expo

WAFBA announces a pause for 2023 Southern Hemp Expo in Nashville

WAFBA (We Are For Better Alternatives), the umbrella organization that hosts and produces NoCo Hemp Expo, Southern Hemp Expo, Hawaii Hemp Conference,…

Constant supply of wood fibers, another step on the road to peat-free substrates

Finnish company Novarbo has been working towards a peat-free substrate for their products for some time. Pirita Luolamaa-Vollebregt has been leading…

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Workers demand better wages, retirement security

Cannabis Teamsters strike three dispensaries on eve of 4/20

Workers at three Rise dispensaries (a subsidiary of Green Thumb Industries) in Chicagoland left the job yesterday at 4:20 p.m. CT to begin an…