Andrew Wilson, GrowerIQ:

“This investment will allow us to further develop our technology and expand our global footprint”

GrowerIQ has successfully completed its latest funding round, securing CAD $1,080,000 from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic…

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NL: Cannabis experiment to start with delivery from two growers

On December 15, 2023, the first delivery from two growers in the closed coffeeshop chain experiment will start after all. This is the so-called…

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US (AZ): Tempe cannabis business named one of fastest growing US companies

Sonoran Roots, a seed-to-sale craft cannabis operator, was founded in 2018. O’Brien said that at the time, it was a property holding and management…

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US (CT): Former cannabis CEO overseeing state regulation raises eyebrows

A former cannabis executive is now overseeing the state’s enforcement of the industry, drawing concerns from cannabis and hemp advocates about…

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US (AK): Cannabis businesses plead for tax relief, mention illicit market

In an unusual offseason hearing, a committee of the Alaska Legislature considered a proposal on Friday that could lower the state tax on cannabis sold…

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CAN (BC): Delta cannabis grower eager for landfill gas

The City of Vancouver and FortisBC last week provided an update on a construction project now underway for a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility…

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US: State cannabis regulators urge congress to change hemp and cannabinoid rules through 2023 Farm Bill

A group of state cannabis regulators is asking Congress to change laws around hemp and cannabinoids through the forthcoming 2023 Farm Bill, seeking to…

October 1-3:

CAN: Grow Up Conference & Expo returns to Victoria

The Grow Up Conference & Expo returns to Victoria, BC, from October 1-3, 2023. This annual event promises to bring informative workshops, industry…

HPNow closes €14M round

HPNow has successfully closed a €14M round. The equity round is led by The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) together with Novo Holdings. Other investors in the…

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CAN (BC): Metro Vancouver wants emission rules for cannabis producers

Metro Vancouver wants controls over emissions from cannabis growers and processors in Delta and throughout the region, but getting there has been a…

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US (OK): Lawmakers discuss possible benefits of hemp production to rural areas

Oklahoma legislators are studying whether industrial hemp production would benefit rural development in the state. Growing hemp became legal in…

Open day at Van der Valk Systemen to mark 60th anniversary

Recently, an open day took place at Van der Valk Systemen in Monster to celebrate its 60th anniversary and the opening of the new building. A hall is…

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US (MO): Colleges expand cannabis programs to prepare students for ‘green jobs’

Karina Hernandez’s ideal work environment is surrounded by plants, with her hands in the dirt. Although she already has a biology degree, she recently…