Vapes are the second most popular form of cannabis in America according to BDSA research. Vapes accounted for 26% of all sales across BDSDAs tracked markets in 2022. Ease of use is the most cited reason consumers love them, particularly disposable va

Veteran journalist Ricardo Baca was The Denver Post’s first-ever cannabis editor, launching its news vertical The Cannabist in 2013. In 10 short years, Baca has become an internationally recognized cannabis authority, appearing in documentaries and n

For years, cannabis companies and reform advocates have hoped to see federal lawmakers act on industry banking access. Many contend that until such reforms are made, few, if any, cannabis brands will likely see a profit if they are prevented from the

It would be nice to show up to the dispensary with ajar and say, “Fill it up!” Sadly, customers must purchase cannabis like so many other goods, wrapped in layers of packaging. It's ugly news for America's landfills but great news for packaging compa

As a preface to this article, please note a new Cannabis nomenclature being driven by Golden Eagle Partners (GEP). To simplify and improve consistency, GEP believes the entire sector should be covered by the name of the species, Cannabis (that is why

Laurie + MaryJane recently launched a new line of seasonings, Herb + Spice. These cannabis-infused spice blends are designed to be easily incorporated into cooking, allowing users to enjoy the benefits of CBD or THC in a variety of dishes. The unique

Party planning is an art. Music, lighting, food, drink, and a well-curated list of attendees work together to create an inviting atmosphere. Few know the formula as well as Farechild, an event production company founded by David Tran and James Zachod

Nevada is a state with a diverse climate, making it ideal for growing a variety of crops. However, the state’s arid climate can also make it difficult to harvest crops. In recent years, there have been many technological advancements in crop harvesti

Since adult-use legalization came to California in 2016, a constant irritation is the sheer volume of single-use packaging generated under the premise that cannabis is so dangerous it must be sealed in childproof (often adult-proof) packaging. As a c

Running a profitable cannabis cultivation operation is about more than growing plants. Achieving success starts with creating a smart design for your Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility that fully aligns with your operational business p

In the past decade, the legalization of cannabis has accelerated across the U.S. Today, almost every state permits the medical use of cannabis, while close to half of all states embrace full legalization for adults. While these changes are promising,

The battle between the old and the new as everything shifts to digital and AI offers many new considerations for business owners; for instance: product/retail packaging. Retail packaging comes with a set of compliance requirements from the Fair Packa

Thanks to consumer demand, manufacturing advances, and price stabilization, the pre-roll market is poised for continued growth in 2024. So, how can brands stay one step ahead and win in this increasingly competitive product category? Several key stra

Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation, but it remains taboo to much of the world. Many understand the unjust laws surrounding cannabis and the stigma that rose from the war on drugs, so cannabis is slowly reclaiming its place as medicine. For

New York City’s quest to tackle cannabis legalization has been daring, innovative, and simultaneously convoluted, weakly constructed, and misleading. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is New York State’s governing body for legalization. Its pri

Many cannabis enthusiasts long for legal cannabis sales when living in an area where prohibition still reigns. Having recently moved from Oregon, a legal U.S. state, to Slovenia, a country that still prohibits adult-use cannabis, I know it’s somethin

I met Jim Belushi for the first time in 2019 at his riverside farmhouse in southern Oregon. Belushi’s cousin Chris greeted me at the airport and drove me to the farm where Jim met me outside, a half-smoked cigar between his fingers and an inviting sm