New York Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis {$excerpt:n} On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed The Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult use, home cultivation and possession of cannabis for adults over 21 immediately. Upon signing the bill this morning, previous cannabis-related convictions are automatically expunged, according to the…
Implement These Tips to Quickly Fortify Cannabis Dispensaries {$excerpt:n} Based on the recent string of cannabis thefts in Portland, Oregon, the spotlight is shining even brighter on the need for enhanced security measures at cannabis dispensaries throughout the country. According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, the Portland metro area alone has experienced more than…
Cannabis in Greece: The Nevada of Europe? {$excerpt:n} A new draft law currently on the desk of the Ministry of Development and Investment is likely to change the equation in not only Greece itself on the cannabis question, but the rest of Europe. Greece is a fascinating development in the entire discussion of cannabis…
A Q&A with Matt Hawkins, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital {$excerpt:n} The cannabis industry saw close to $15.5B in deals across VC, private equity, M&A and IPOs in 2020 according to PitchBook data. Early and growth stage capital has been a key enabler in deal activity as companies seek to innovate and…
Hexo Stock: Should Investors Buy As This Cannabis Player Expands Into Europe? {$excerpt:n} Canadian legalization of cannabis has resulted in an absolute boom in pot stocks in recent years. Indeed, this past year has been no different. Canadian-listed cannabis stocks have more than doubled from March 2020 lows. That’s a great thing for cannabis…
FDA Issues Warning Letters on Marketing and Sale of OTC CBD Products {$excerpt:n} The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters this month to two companies concerning the marketing and sale of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products containing cannabidiol (CBD) as an inactive ingredient. The letters allege violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C)…
Cannabis & Chemicals: Why Glove Sourcing is Vital {$excerpt:n} Freya Farm, a pesticide-free cannabis producer and processor located in Conway, Wash., was recently forced to issue a recall after the chemical o-Phenylphenol, listed under CA Prop 65, was found on its products. Testing traced the antimicrobial compound, known to cause cancer, back to the FDA-compliant…
National Ag Day: An Interview with Industry Leaders Disrupting Agriculture in Positive Ways {$excerpt:n} National Agriculture Day (March 23, 2021), is an annual event held by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), a not-for-profit 501-c (6) organization, to increase the public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. The ACA believes that every American…
Cannabis Revival and Year of the SPAC’s: What’s To Be Expected the Rest of 2021? {$excerpt:n} The unusual nature of 2020 gave rise to a reciprocally roller-coaster-like cannabis market. Cannabis was cemented officially as an essential industry with the rise of COVID-19, and November elections resulted in even more United States markets welcoming medical and…
How to Develop Quality Cannabis Products with Advanced Analytical Testing {$excerpt:n} A thorough cannabis product development process goes far beyond extracting and packaging. Performing advanced analytical testing at each and every stage allows producers to know the quantity, quality and behaviour of compounds in samples. Here are the four key stages from flower to consumption.…
