Just a few years ago, farmers in the United States were only growing a little more than 9,000 acres of hemp a year. But by 2019, that number had skyrocketed to over 500,000 acres — and much of that growth has been powered by demand for one cannabinoid: cannabidiol (CBD). More and more peopleContinue Reading
The business opportunities in South America for cannabis companies are diverse, given that each country’s market is in a different state of development. To better under the market dynamics, Marijuana Business Daily’s international analyst, Alfredo Pascual, will lead an online conversation on May 12 examining business opportunities in the region’s most prominent markets:Continue Reading
Marijuana cultivators are finding new ways to manage labor to meet the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. This is yet another sector in the cannabis industry to adapt its operations in response to COVID-19, similar to retailers, for example, who have been using drive-thru and curbside pickup to keepContinue Reading
Ever wonder how the cannabis plant gets broken down into an extract? Check out our guide on how cannabis extraction is done using hydrocarbons, typically butane and propane. The post What is hydrocarbon extraction and what cannabis products come from it? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: WhatContinue Reading
The entrepreneurs behind Boston-based Drizly, which has long specialized in distributing alcohol to consumers, are branching out into cannabis home deliveries through a new company called Lantern. The new service could give its marijuana retail partners an even bigger boost in sales, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. According to Masslive.com, LanternContinue Reading
Most cannabis stores are open, and they have the flowers, chocolate, candy, and drinks she really wants. The post Best Mother’s Day gifts of cannabis flowers, chocolate, and candy appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Best Mother’s Day gifts of cannabis flowers, chocolate, and candyContinue Reading
Europe’s legal medical cannabis market might one day eclipse North America’s, but in 2019 the market was worth roughly 240 million euros ($260 million) – meaning the continent is still far from reaching its potential. That is one of the critical takeaways from Marijuana Business Daily’s updated – and freeContinue Reading
The Ontario government has extended an emergency order temporarily allowing privately owned cannabis stores to offer curbside pickup and home delivery. The order proved to be a short-term lifeline for Ontario’s adult-use stores, which were initially included on the government’s list of essential services as the province grappled with theContinue Reading
Financially struggling marijuana technology company MassRoots received a $50,000 loan as part of the U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program, securing a cash infusion after earlier indications the money wouldn’t be available to cannabis companies. Denver-based MassRoots, which offers an internet-based forum for cannabis consumers to connect and discuss various marijuana-related topics,Continue Reading
High Times Holding Corp. has again turned over CEOs at a time when the iconic cannabis magazine publisher is trying to pivot into retail and is struggling to get an initial public stock offering off the ground. Stormy Simon, previously of Overstock.com, has stepped down as CEO after only four monthsContinue Reading
