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| May 19, 2025 |
German Cannabis Market Establishes Foundation for Global Industry Expansion (Op-Ed) There is arguably no cannabis market in the world that is experiencing a more compelling growth trajectory than the market in Germany, the largest economy in Europe. The rapid expansion of Germany’s cannabis market, which began in earnest with the adoption of the German Cannabis Act (CanG) in April 2024, shows no signs of slowing today. |
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| May 19, 2025 |
Weed In A Can: How Cannabis Drinks Are Changing The Ritual Of Drinking On a shelf between craft beer and kombucha, something else is showing up in more fridges, bar tabs and DoorDash carts: cannabis. Not flower, not gummies: drinks. Fizzy, fruit-forward, sometimes microdosed, sometimes not. Once confined to dispensaries and health stores, THC beverages are moving into everyday life, and fast. |
| May 16, 2025 |
Ford government to overhaul how cannabis stores look in Ontario The Ford government is set to loosen strict rules that force cannabis stores to cover their windows, offering a long-called-for change that the industry hopes will lead to better safety for its staff. |
| May 15, 2025 |
Ontario pushes local cannabis, booze in budget as LCBO revenues slide To flag Ontario cannabis products amid a trade war with the United States, Premier Doug Ford’s government has developed an “Ontario Grown” label to slap on products with at least 75 per cent provincial content. |
| May 14, 2025 |
Stronger Than Ever? Cannabis Companies Quietly Build Back Better Fundamentals We’re a long way from the cannabis stock boom of 2018, when Canada’s legalization of the drug sent pot stocks soaring. Today, while many of those companies remain, they’re valued at just a fraction of their former highs. However, in many cases, these companies are now fundamentally stronger, prompting savvy investors to reconsider whether the sector deserves a fresh look after several challenging years. |
| May 12, 2025 |
Organigram enters cannabis beverage market [VIDEO] Beena Goldenberg, CEO or Organigram Global, discusses earnings results recent acquisition of Collective Project, to enter the cannabis beverage market. |
| May 10, 2025 |
Cannabis drinks killing alcohol sales? Jon Taffer says there's 'no question' it's ramming the drink A head-turning new trend is hitting bars across America, and it is likely to have a major impact on the spirits market, according to "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer. Cannabis-infused drinks are gaining popularity as an alternative for consumers embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, and although the effects on the market are too early to tell, Taffer asserts there is "no question" it is shaking up the industry. |
| May 9, 2025 |
Cannabis operator Canopy Growth hit with class action lawsuit Investors in cannabis operator Canopy Growth Corp. have sued the company to recover alleged damages after a poor quarterly earnings report. |
| May 7, 2025 |
Higher Returns with Aurora Cannabis – Initiation Report Aurora Cannabis Inc. (Nasdaq: ACB), a federally-licensed producer of medical and consumer cannabis, is attractively positioned as an early leader in global regulated markets. ACB leverages a best-in-class brand portfolio to grow and sell products across all major cannabis categories. And it’s translating to results: the company just delivered a top-down beat on strengthening industry tailwinds and expanding global sales. |
| May 6, 2025 |
Canopy Growth Drives Innovation in High-Demand Segments with Latest Product Launches SMITHS FALLS, ON. May 6, 2025 — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives, has launched a series of product innovations targeting Canada’s fastest-growing adult-use categories[1]. The lineup reflects a focused strategy built around four high-demand formats: vapes, high-THC flower, pre-rolls (including infused), and edibles. |
| May 6, 2025 |
Victoria councillors put forward motion to loosen staff requirements at cannabis stores Two Victoria councillors are putting a motion to council to loosen some business licensing regulations at cannabis retailers throughout the city to help keep them open. |
| May 5, 2025 |
A fight over marijuana ads in Mississippi hits the Supreme Court WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Mississippi’s near-total restriction on the advertising of medical marijuana. Mississippi voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana in 2020, but the state tightly controls how the product can be promoted. |
| May 2, 2025 |
Why One-Time Cannabis Darling Tilray Is Now High On BeerWhy One-Time Cannabis Darling Tilray Is Now In July 2018, Tilray, the Canadian-based cannabis company, went public on the Nasdaq, becoming one of the first weed firms to list on a big U.S. exchange. On its first day of trading, shares jumped 35% and Tilray became the first beloved pot stock. |
| May 1, 2025 |
New Cannabis Consumption Trends, Regulatory Shifts Seen Driving Market in 2025 Understanding trends in the cannabis industry is paramount for investors eyeing a market with steady growth potential, but the landscape is complex as products and regulations continue to evolve. |
| Apr 28, 2025 |
Redrawing the Map: global cannabis trade in 2025 The Global Cannabis Exchange (GCX) Spring 2025 Report offers a snapshot of the international cannabis landscape in flux. As cannabis reform accelerates around the world, this report maps out the trade networks, wholesale pricing trends for EU-GMP & GACP flower, and regulatory shifts shaping supply chains from Canada, Europe, Thailand and beyond. |
| Apr 28, 2025 |
Marijuana industry will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year The total U.S. economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more than last year, according to a newly released MJBiz Factbook update. |
| Apr 27, 2025 |
Cost of weed products in NY drops as legal marijuana industry booms The price of marijuana products in the Empire State is dropping as the legal weed industry booms, spurring more competition while more outlets open. |
| Apr 25, 2025 |
From Weed to Lifestyle: The Cannabis Brands Shaping Culture Cannabis isn’t just a product; it’s an entire culture, a way of life that extends far beyond the high. The top cannabis brands understand this, and they’ve embraced it in a way that goes beyond simply selling weed — they’re selling an identity, an experience. |
| Apr 24, 2025 |
'Life savings are on the line': Michigan cannabis regulator warns of industry crisis Michigan's cannabis regulator told state lawmakers April 23 that the marijuana industry is under strain from falling prices, illicit market activity and the rise of unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived products that compete with licensed cannabis businesses. |
| Apr 24, 2025 |
'Life savings are on the line': Michigan cannabis regulator warns of industry crisis Michigan's cannabis regulator told state lawmakers April 23 that the marijuana industry is under strain from falling prices, illicit market activity and the rise of unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived products that compete with licensed cannabis businesses. |