California cannabis

There's weed and then there are pre-rolls. And in 2025, the pre-roll isn't some stoner afterthought; it's the front-runner. In California, it's a cultural statement. In Canada, it's a quietly dominant force. Same format, different vibe. One market moves fast and loud; the other, slow and surgical....

Indoor cannabis cultivation in the United States consumes more energy than all outdoor agriculture combined, primarily due to the need for specialized lighting, climate control and ventilation systems. This high energy demand is exacerbated by legal requirements mandating in-state production, which...

Cannabis regulators and industry advocates have, for a long time, contended that licensed marijuana products are safer and cleaner than those circulating on the illicit market. Logical, right? Not necessarily. An analysis published Thursday by the Los Angeles Times challenges that claim and reveals...

Massachusetts' average revenue per dispensary dropped to $362k/month, down 8% year-over-year, in New Mexico sales went down 3% in November. The cannabis industry continues to show mixed results across key U.S. markets, with notable developments in California, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. While...

A licensed cannabis grow room at Humboldt Flower Company was violently shaken during a magnitude 7 earthquake on Thursday, as captured by CCTV footage. The powerful tremor, originating 30 miles off the Humboldt County shoreline, triggered a tsunami warning for coastal towns before being canceled an...

California-based cannabis operator Gold Flora Corp. (OTC:GRAM) is on the brink of receivership (a legal process in which a court appoints an independent party to manage a company's assets and operations, often as a last-ditch effort to recover debts or restructure the business) as it struggles with...

At the recent Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim, DJ Saul, CEO of B&Y Ventures, shared his perspective on the role of genuine connections in celebrity-backed cannabis brands. Representing Khalifa Kush, the cannabis line co-founded by Wiz Khalifa, Saul spoke about how an...

BDSA‘s October 2024 data highlights Maryland as the fastest-growing state for cannabis sales, with a year-to-date (YTD) increase of 57.8%, totaling $942.2 million.  Maryland’s impressive performance within BDSA’s tracked markets cements its place as a key emerging state in...

Canopy Growth Corporation‘s (NASDAQ:CGC) strategy for capturing the U.S. cannabis market was the focal point of a recent fireside chat hosted by Zuanic & Associates. CEO David Klein and CFO Judy Hong provided insights into Canopy USA's (CUSA) growth strategy, financial projections and its...

At the recent Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim, Chelsea Kossower, Puffco's vice president of global expansion, emphasized the need for authenticity in the cannabis industry. Speaking to a crowd of industry peers and enthusiasts, Kossower addressed how brands can best connect...

Jeff Levers, co-founder of Beard Bros Pharms, shared candid insights into the challenges and potential of California's cannabis industry at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim. He described the industry in three words: "struggle, resiliency and a positive...

At C4, in Chico, California, the benefits of automation go beyond efficiency—they also create opportunities for community development. In the quiet hum of a manufacturing facility in Chico, California, lies a story as old as the American dream. It's about a man who turned adversity into...

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...

Speaking at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight in Anaheim this week, Kyle Kazan, CEO of Glass House Brands (OTC:GLASF), delivered a candid assessment of California’s cannabis industry and shared his strategic outlook on federal cannabis policy.  Kazan, a prominent voice in the industry,...

California’s largest cannabis delivery service Eaze is making a comeback. What Happened Eaze Technologies Inc., which recently announced it will be ceasing operation by the end of 2025 will reorganize as Eaze Inc. The company announced a $10 million in series B funding on Tuesday following...