Business Issues/Benchmarks

Cannabis Ventures, Start-Up Best Practices, and Ways to Compete

Most successful start-ups are taking a cautious and conservative approach to their build-outs and are properly capturing costs.

Curio Wellness Acquires 4 Greenlight Dispensaries in Missouri

The Maryland-based cannabis company entered into a definitive agreement as a step toward expanding its national footprint.

MariMed to Expand Brand Distribution to New York

The Massachusetts-based cannabis company entered a licensing agreement with Farm 2 Hand to sell its portfolio of products throughout the state.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Rally for Medical Cannabis Legalization in Committee Hearing

The state Senate’s top Republican officers shared personal stories to advocate for reform in the chamber’s Health Committee hearing.

Rhode Island Cannabis Chair Steps Down; Adult-Use Dispensary Awards Months Away

The state commission’s inaugural chairperson, Kimberly Ahern, is leaving her post as 24 adult-use dispensary licenses won’t be awarded until May 2026.

Sorting Robotics Becomes Cannabis Manufacturing’s First True Systems Integrator

The company’s new custom integrations and automation services connect fragmented cannabis production lines into unified, scalable systems.

Village Farms Introduces Industry-First, One-Way Aroma Valve in Cannabis Packaging

The company’s Pure Sunfarms brand becomes the first licensed producer in Canada to let consumers see and smell flower before purchase.

American Council of Cannabis Medicine Unveils Major Industry Initiative to Expand Medical Cannabis Access

New partnerships with insurers, associations and health systems signal a landmark shift in patient access and affordability through ACCM’s Elevated States program.

Raw Garden Acquires ‘California Love’ to Grow Clean Cannabis Movement

The acquisition strengthens Raw Garden’s mission to expand access to clean cannabis across California.

‘Rent-a-License’ Scheme Highlights New York Cannabis’s Track-and-Trace Problem

State regulators filed multiple charges against processor and distributor Omnium Canna, seeking license revocation, debarment and fines.

Rubicon Organics Announces Health Canada Cultivation License For Cascadia Facility

The 47,500-square-foot cannabis facility in British Columbia represents a 40% increase in the company’s cultivation capacity.

Cannabis Workforce Solutions: How Licensed Cultivators, Dispensaries Benefit From Industry-Education Alliances (Opinion)

As the cannabis industry matures, the integration of targeted workforce and business development training will be essential.

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