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California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 12:24pm | 473Read More...California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising concerns about its broader impact on businesses and consumers. The emergency rules aimed...
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Will California's Hemp Ban Cost The State Billions? 'Just The Drink Category Is Worth Over A Billion' Says Expert
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 11:06am | 547Read More...California's recent emergency regulations targeting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency order has sparked concerns, with businesses questioning the sweeping restrictions and their impact on the state and national markets. Brandon...
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California's Hemp Ban 'Likely Won't Be The Last': Will It Push Consumers Back To Licensed Operators?
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 9:20am | 478Read More...California’s recent decision to implement emergency rules severely limiting hemp products has sparked concerns throughout the cannabis industry. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s action is part of a broader regulatory trend that could shape the future of cannabis markets nationwide. As the...
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'Get Ready For A Nationwide Game Of Whack-A-Mole': What California's Hemp Ban Means For The Industry
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 8:55am | 564Read More...California’s cannabis industry is facing uncertainty after Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency rules that could severely limit hemp products. The move, which could remain in effect until March 2025, has caused ripples throughout the hemp and cannabis communities, with some wondering how...
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California's Hemp Restrictions Could 'Stifle Broader Access' To Therapeutic Products, Expert Warns
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 12:29pm | 574Read More...The cannabis industry is watching closely as California Governor Gavin Newsom implements emergency rules that could severely limit the sale of hemp-derived products. The potential restrictions, aimed at controlling hemp's accessibility in the state, have sparked concern among operators and...
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The Overlooked Power Of Hemp: Ross Gerber Discusses Legal, Economic Benefits
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 1:02pm | 520Read More...As the cannabis industry continues to expand, hemp’s role remains critical yet often overlooked. Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, recently shared his thoughts on hemp's...
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'We're Not Just Here to Sell Weed': An Illinois Dispensary's Mission To Home Shelter Dogs
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 11:00am | 660Read More...Cannabis businesses are increasingly stepping up their community involvement, addressing pressing social issues, and fostering positive local connections. One standout example is Ivy Hall, a dog-friendly neighborhood cannabis retailer in Illinois and a proud member of the Illinois Social Equity...
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EXCLUSIVE: Green Check Verified Lands $100M In Financing Requests, Partners With Brinks, Coda Capital
Monday, June 3, 2024 - 8:45am | 655Read More...Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, told Benzinga exciting news from the Spring 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood, FL. Hart revealed how his team secured over $100 million in financing requests and announced a major partnership with Brinks. Additionally, he...
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Curaleaf's Dual Expansion: Balancing Medical And Recreational Markets While Emphasizing Social Equity (CORRECTED)
Monday, May 13, 2024 - 3:20pm | 615Read More...Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Curaleaf is headquartered in New York City. Curaleaf CEO Matt Darin told Benzinga at the Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami that the company has recently increased its presence in New York. The New York City-based...
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Dreka Gates Flips Script: From Beats To Buds
Friday, April 12, 2024 - 12:14pm | 579Read More...Dreka Gates, previously known for managing her husband Kevin Gates‘s music career and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, has carved a new path in the cannabis industry with her venture, Love’s Harvest. Gates utilized the unexpected break from music tours...
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EXCLUSIVE: Next Big Thing In Vaping? New Leader Has Clues
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 3:06pm | 715Read More...CCELL, a renowned name in vaporizer technology, appointed Angela Pih as chief marketing officer. Pih, with a distinguished history of brand development across fashion, beauty, and, notably, cannabis, is set to infuse her depth of experience into enhancing CCELL’s consumer engagement and...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ispire's Co-CEO Says Vaping Technology Drives Revenue Growth, Including Part Of Impressive 30.7% Increase In Q2
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 5:00pm | 633Read More...In a recent discussion on Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, Michael Wang, the co-CEO of Ispire Technology, shared insights into the company’s recent achievements and future directions in the cannabis vaping industry. The conversation highlighted Ispire’s second-quarter earnings,...
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From San Diego Startup To Superstar: How Prime Harvest's Forward-Thinking Strategy Sparked A Resurgence
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 3:01pm | 817Read More...Prime Harvest, a name well-known in the Southern California medical cannabis market, has grown exponentially since its inception in 2017. Originating as a cannabis producer in San Diego, the company launched itself into the industry as a leader, driven by a philosophy of trailblazing rather than...
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Want To Meet Tommy Chong In Person? Here's How You Can Puff Puff Pass With The Legend
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 2:15pm | 553Read More...Get ready for an event like no other at Benzinga’s Cannabis Market Spotlight: California, as it was announced that the legendary Tommy Chong of the comedy duo Cheech and Chong will make a special appearance. Attendees will have the chance to meet and hang out with Chong at the post-event...
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Could Florida Legalize Recreational Cannabis? What You Need To Know When Visiting The Sunshine State
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 3:58pm | 831Read More...Dive into the epicenter of change at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) in Hollywood, Florida, on April 16-17, 2024. As Florida undergoes a possible shift in cannabis policy, you’ll be right where history is being made. Nearly a million Floridians rallied behind a ballot...
















