Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

The cannabis beverage sector faces challenges for scale and consumer education. Investors and companies in the space see growth opportunities and are ready for the coming breakout moment. Here's the insight from a panel of experts at the 2025 Benzinga Capital Conference in Chicago. Cannabis...

Large global tobacco companies are investing in and partnering with cannabis companies with eyes set on future growth for the sector. Industry experts shared the reasons why the cannabis sector is attractive to tobacco companies during the 2025 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago....

Cresco Labs (OTC:CRLBF) CEO Charlie Bachtell said federal movement on rescheduling and consolidation in the cannabis sector could be coming soon. Here's a look at what Bachtell told the audience at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on Monday. Working with the White House: One of...

At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, cultivation experts shared key strategies for building a profitable commercial cannabis cultivation operation. Moderated by Amy Larson, senior vice president at Rx Green Technologies, the panel offered key insights on essential strategies...

David Fettner, managing partner at Grow America Builders, recently shared his insights on the challenges of designing cannabis facilities that can adapt to changing regulations. Fettner, who spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasized the importance of future-proofing facilities...

How important is merchandising in cannabis industry? Should brands use products to tell stories to their customers, and do stores influence the way customers purchase? These and other tactics were discussed by experts at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference during a panel called "...

Growing, bagging and selling cannabis alone won't sustain growth in today's market. High-quality products and loyal customers are no longer enough; the industry needs smarter, leaner supply chains to stay competitive. At the latest Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, industry leaders delivered a...

The cannabis industry continues to evolve, and a significant challenge for businesses is how to deliver top-shelf quality products without driving up costs. This issue is tightly linked to concerns over gross profit margins (GPM), manufacturing processes, intellectual property (IP), and the...

The widespread myth of Indica, Sativa, and hybrid designation, as well as the focus on high THC, is still prevalent, according to Stella Morrison, founder and content strategist at CannaContent, who kicked off the discussion at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. She...

As the CEO of Gold Flora, a leading cannabis company in California, Laurie Holcomb is confident that the state remains at the forefront of the industry despite numerous challenges. At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Holcomb discussed California's position as a revenue leader and the...

As federal cannabis rescheduling looms, many in the industry are cautiously optimistic about the potential impact. Michael DeGiglio, CEO of Village Farms, says the changes could be just the beginning of the road to meaningful reform. DeGiglio, who spoke during an interview at the recent Benzinga...

Jesse Redmond, head of cannabis research at Water Tower Research, shared his perspective during his recent participation at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, emphasizing the strategic shift many cannabis companies are making toward efficiency. Redmond explained that this year has marked...

Debra Borchardt, the executive editor and co-founder of Green Market Report, offered a frank assessment of the cannabis industry's debt burden at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. As economic challenges continue to mount for cannabis businesses, Borchardt emphasized the importance of...

At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Dustin Milner, CEO of Talarya Brands, shared his thoughts on the complex challenges currently facing California's cannabis industry. As the head of one of the leading cannabis brand houses, Milner provided valuable insight into the obstacles...

Travis Maurer, founder and CEO of 420-420, highlighted the power of text messaging to mobilize action and push for cannabis reform. As the only SMS company approved by major carriers to deliver cannabis-related messaging, 420-420 has pioneered an innovative approach to advocacy by connecting...