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Cultivation
Spherex Acquires Two Colorado Cultivation Facilities
The company’s first acquisition will more than double its workforce.
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News
Aurora Responds After Curaleaf Ups Hostile Takeover Ante
Inside Aurora's strategic response to Curaleaf's escalating cannabis industry power play.
October 6, 2026
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News
Curaleaf Sweetens the Deal to Acquire Aurora Cannabis by 25%
Aurora previously urged its shareholders to rejected the hostile takeover bid.
October 5, 2026
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Distribution
Doom Spending Has Come to Cannabis. Retailers Have to Figure It Out or Fail
The old playbook of putting high-priced flower on the shelf and waiting for customers to stock up isn’t enough anymore.
October 5, 2026
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Manufacturing
$28 Billion Hemp THC Industry Fights to Survive Looming Federal Ban
Congress targets unregulated THC products threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs.
October 5, 2026
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Distribution
Cannabis Retailer Loses License After Overselling Vapes to Influencers
The orders totaled nearly 900 vape carts.
October 2, 2026
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Brian Adams: The Industry Is Up Against Some Formidable Foes At the Moment
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Brian Adams: The Industry Is Up Against Some Formidable Foes At the Moment
To combat these foes, stakeholders must run ethical operations and get rid of the bad actors tainting the industry.
April 9, 2026
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New York Hosts First U.S. Trial for Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain
It will focus on people experiencing sciatica.
October 5, 2026
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Residents Sue San Diego County Over Social Equitable Cannabis Program
No Skunk Butts is concerned about the environment impact.
October 2, 2026
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News
What Happens in the Brain When Cannabis Makes You Anxious?
The study could reveal new ways to counteract negative consequences.
October 2, 2026
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Hemp THC Vape Manufacturer Sells Headquarters to Pay Off Debut
It's consolidated operations in a separate facility.
October 1, 2026
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Cannabis Startup Founder Charged with Defrauding Investors Out of $9 Million
He used the funds for personal expenses including his sons’ college tuitions.
October 1, 2026
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Processing
IND HEMP Makes Fiber Processing Equipment Investment at U.S. Facility
It's adding a second line to increase production.
October 1, 2026
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Distribution
Top-Selling U.S. Cannabis Brand Rove Launches in Canada
It's the brand's first expansion outside of the U.S.
October 1, 2026
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Packaging
Study: State-Issued Cannabis QR Codes Linked to Greater Consumer Trust, Confidence
More digital transparency could reshape cannabis markets.
September 30, 2026
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Manufacturing
Cann Named First-Ever THC Drink at Austin City Limits Music Festival
The “feel a little good” experience could be an ideal fit for a festival setting.
September 30, 2026
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Distribution
Why More THCA Flower Brands Are Splitting Their Catalog by Cultivation Method
Brands embrace transparency through cultivation-based tiers, reshaping retail expectations.
September 30, 2026
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News
Indigenous Cannabis Leaders Set to Attend 5th Industry & Policy Summit in Washington
Indigenous entrepreneurs to meet policymakers to reshape federal cannabis and hemp regulations.
September 30, 2026
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Distribution
Pre-Rolls Overtake Flower as Canada's Top Cannabis Category
Millennials made the most purchases but Gen Z is the fastest-growing cohort.
September 30, 2026
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Cultivation
Michigan Shutters Cannabis Company That Shipped Dirt Labeled as Marijuana
GP Holdings was fined $2 million for multiple violations.
September 30, 2026
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News
Frequent Cannabis Use Tied to More Severe Epilepsy
It's largely impacting patients in their 20s who are mostly male.
September 29, 2026