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The upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on Sept. 27-28 will shed light on a transformative trend: distressed assets in the form of companies shifting from a vertical integration model to an asset-light approach. A key panel will feature experts including Michael Hogan,...

A new survey has shown resounding bipartisan support for cannabis legalization in Ohio. Fallon Research & Communications' poll confirmed that the majority of Ohio voters, that is 59%, are in favor of legalizing cannabis. And this includes Ohioans from both sides of the aisle. The...

America’s love affair with hard seltzer began back in 1993 when Coors Brewing Company launched a carbonated beverage, Zima Clearmalt that was marketed as an alternative to beer. Now, three decades later, seltzers are losing the booze and adding another ...

Zuanic & Associates' recent report unveils the movers and shakers in the flower segment, shedding light on their market shares, pricing strategies and fortunes. The second quarter of 2023 saw some intriguing shifts in the sector. When it comes to market leaders in the flower segment,...

In a recent report by Zuanic & Associates, a comprehensive analysis of Canada's cannabis industry highlights both promising growth trends and concerning gaps in comparison to the United States. The data reveals that while Canada's cannabis market is experiencing decent growth, it falls...

As Ohio Republicans spar over November’s initiated ballot to legalize adult-use cannabis, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R) confirmed his support for the Nov. 7 ballot measure, known as Issue 2. Joyce, who co-chairs the Congressional Cannabis Caucus said on Monday that his days as...

Automation challenges have risen for the cannabis industry, compelling operators to seek innovative solutions for improved efficiency and revenue. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Green Vault Systems' (GVS) VP and co-founder   Arnar Olgeirsson and Lise Bernard,...

Once bullish on the US hemp-derived CBD market, Canadian cannabis companies like Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: CGC), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB), and Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) are now retreating due to oversupply, regulatory ambiguity and the sluggish pace of US federal cannabis...

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson is rolling out his new marijuana strain in Philadelphia, in partnership with Al Harrington’s cannabis brand Viola. The new strain is called 'Iverson ’01,' which references Iverson’s MVP season in 2001 when he led the ...

The introduction of recreational cannabis sales has brought about significant shifts in the medical marijuana (MMJ) landscape across several states, impacting sales and patient counts. In many states, MMJ sales have experienced double-digit declines following the onset of recreational sales....

After cannabis legalization advocates submitted sufficient signatures to get the issue on the November ballot, Ohio's Republicans came out swinging…at each other. "It would be a mistake," said Governor Mike DeWine.  "This product has been developed and...

Maryland's recreational cannabis sales, which began in July 2023, surged impressively in just the first month, reaching $87.3 million. According to analysis firm, Zuanic & Associates, this significant growth, although promising, falls slightly short of expectations given the state's...

Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, is set to host the Weed Boxing Championship in which participants will be required to smoke a bong or a joint before participating. Spectators will also be encouraged to do the same. Seriously. Remind You Of Anyone? If you said Mike Tyson, go...

Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF), one of the largest cannabis companies in the world, plans to start selling marijuana for recreational purposes by the end of 2024 in Germany, where the recreational cannabis market is expected to grow significantly, especially after last week...

Temple University has been investigating the medical potential of cannabis for decades. Now, thanks to a new partnership with medical cannabis producer Cresco Labs (OTCQX: CRLBF), Temple is expanding its research into the ways cannabis can be used to treat conditions like chronic...