40 Tons

Corvain Cooper, co-founder of the social initiative and cannabis brand 40 Tons, has a story marked by injustice and redemption. "Trump, in his last two minutes in office, gave me clemency and I got my life back," says Cooper, who went from facing life imprisonment for allegedly transporting 40 tons...

The 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Award winners were announced during a celebratory event Tuesday at the end of the first day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The awards recognized leading individuals and companies for their exceptional contributions to the cannabis industry. Michael Berger...

Zoe Wilder, an award-winning publicist for over two decades, carved a unique path becoming one of the most influential figures in the cannabis and psychedelic worlds. Her work is not just about promoting brands — it’s about reshaping the narrative around wellness, culture and acceptance....

At the heart of 40 Tons, a cannabis brand co-founded by Anthony Alegrete, lies a mission beyond selling products. Alegrete, a former cannabis prisoner turned executive and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event, intertwines social justice with business,...

In an exclusive Benzinga interview, Otha Smith III, CEO and founder of Tetragram, takes us through his transformative journey from occasional cannabis use since the age of fifteen to pioneering the first-of-its-kind consumer data analytics company following Maryland's legalization of...

"It’s been a surreal kind of whirlwind," said Luke Scarmazzo, brand & justice ambassador for Glass House Brands Inc. (OTCQX: GLASF), 67 days after serving a 15-year prison sentence for cannabis-related offenses. Where? At the latest Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami...

“Being a social impact cannabis brand: for 40 Tons, it is about making an impact in your community, taking action, providing opportunity and education for those affected by the war on drugs,” declared Loriel Alegrete, CEO and Co-founder of 40 Tons, at the latest Benzinga Cannabis...

June 19th, a day historically significant to African-Americans for its connection to emancipation, will see the city of Chicago play host to the innovative 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo. This trailblazing event, presented by Good Green, has its foundations deeply rooted in...

Loriel Alegrete is the CEO and co-founder of 40 Tons, a woman-owned cannabis company whose unique modus operandi unites the essential sectors of the industry from legacy to multi-state operators (MSOs) under a shared goal of furthering the booming industry while by...

When 40 Tons started up in Dec. 2020, it took off like a bat out of hell due in part to the indomitable energy of its three co-founders, Loriel Alegrete, Anthony Alegrete and Corvain Cooper. The threesome, with their extraordinary backgrounds and practical business plan, set out to unite the...

Good Day Farm, a medical cannabis brand, is collaborating with 40 Tons, a social impact brand that provides second chances to those with past cannabis convictions. This collaboration includes the launch of two limited-edition vape pens in Arkansas and Missouri, with a portion of the proceeds...

HERBL entered into an exclusive distribution partnerships with Ball Family Farms and 40 Tons. HERBL begins distribution of both brands' cannabis products in California this month, an opportune time to drive visibility to Cannabis Freedom Day, or 520, and brand efforts towards social equity...