Christine Smith

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October in Chicago, is set to be a standout event in the cannabis industry calendar. This conference will feature an impressive roster of industry leaders and innovators, each bringing their own perspective to the forefront of cannabis...

As Mother's Day approaches, the search for the perfect gift takes a delightful turn with Grön's innovative cannabis edibles, designed specifically with moms in mind. With a significant portion of women over 21 turning to cannabis for therapeutic reasons, Grön offers a tasteful and...

In an exclusive interview, Christine Smith, founder and CEO of Grön Edibles, provided an in-depth look at the economic dynamics of operating a cannabis edibles brand across various states. 2024 marks a significant year for Grön, with expansion into multiple U.S. markets...

The legal cannabis industry in Missouri reached an unprecedented milestone in 2023, with sales hitting $1.3 billion, primarily fueled by the adult-use category. The state witnessed a significant surge in December, nearly matching its all-time high with $123 million in sales. This uptick comes...

Missouri’s cannabis market is on the rise, with sales nearing the $2 billion mark in adult-use marijuana. This surge is reshaping how tax revenues are allocated, drawing the attention of industry leaders.  Tailoring Products To Meet Diverse Consumer Demands In response to the evolving...

In 2015, Christine Smith founded Grön and became its CEO, establishing a leading marijuana edible brand with an extensive presence across legal markets in the United States. With her architectural background from the University of Texas at Austin and experience in Denmark, she launched Gr...

How did cannabis become part of the consumer packaged goods industry? Easily, because so many everyday products like lotions, shampoo, drinks and snacks can be infused with cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Aside from these products, cannabis itself needs to be packaged, creating an...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

With another year behind us with no federal legalization of marijuana and no approval of the SAFE Banking Act, the industry’s biggest problem remains the lack of access to capital. What will happen in 2024? Are we any closer to either of these reforms? At first glance it...

How can cannabis brands expand to multiple states while maintaining consistent quality and authenticity? Industry experts, including Crystal Millican, SVP of Marketing & Retail at Cookies; Christine Smith, founder and CEO of Grön; Josh Hirschey, president of Timeless Refinery and Kit...

Miami was buzzing with activity at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, and at the center of it all was Christine Smith, the founder & CEO of Grön. The stage was set for revelations and Smith did not disappoint. "They really don’t know what they’re...

"It’s everything," said Caroline Yeh, co-founder and CEO at TSUMo Snacks, commanding the attention of everyone present at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. This statement wasn’t a mere whimsical observation. It was an unequivocal declaration of the...

On the stage of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami, Christine Smith, the founder & CEO of Grön (pronounced groon), declared: “Yes, some people are just taking this because they want to have a good time.” But there's more to the story. The heart...

Brands are "easy to make, they're like children," but are "really hard to grow up to mature adults," Christine Smith CEO and founder of Grön, told the crowd at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference earlier this month in Miami Beach, Florida. Smith joined three other...

As part of Women's History Month, we're happy to share some of the amazing and creative work being done by businesswomen who have taken the lead in the cannabis industry. Benzinga has invited these women, and many more, to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on...