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THC Potency Isn't Everything: Here Are Some Strategies To Deal With Industry Challenges
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 9:27am | 1206The 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...
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How Will California's Hemp Restrictions Change The Cannabis Market: 'There Is A Risk Of This Activity Flooding The US' Says Expert
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 9:26am | 589Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency hemp restrictions have officially gone into effect, sparking concerns and discussions within the cannabis industry. These new regulations, aimed at severely limiting hemp-derived products, are already causing ripples in the marketplace. The impact on the cannabis...
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As Federal Rescheduling Gains Traction, This Cannabis Entrepreneur Wonders How Banking Factors In
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 10:15am | 445As federal cannabis rescheduling gains traction in discussions, industry leaders evaluate how this potential shift could impact the business world. One such voice is Will Bowden, founder and CEO of Grasshopper Farms, who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago...
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Cannabis Now Surpasses Alcohol: 'This Trend Will Continue for Decades,' Says Expert
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 12:47pm | 1124For the first time in U.S. history, the number of people consuming cannabis daily or almost daily has overtaken those who drink alcohol with the same frequency, according to a new study published in the journal Society for the Study of Addiction. This landmark shift has substantial implications...
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Can Cannabis Go Green? Industry Giants Say 'Yes' With New Packaging
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:48pm | 841The cannabis industry stands at a crossroads where the demand for products continues to rise. At the same time, the need for sustainable practices becomes ever more critical. Leaders in this field are taking significant steps to address these challenges, focusing on innovative waste management...
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Reducing Waste In Cannabis: CEOs Explore Eco-Packaging For Consumer Ease And Sustainability
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 11:45pm | 505How can the cannabis industry promote waste management and a circular economy while meeting demand? At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, CEOs Will Bowden of Grasshopper Farms and Barbara Fox of Cannabiz Supply shared their insights. Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Stewardship in...
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Grasshopper Farms CEO Discusses Premium Outdoor Flower's Influence On The Cannabis Market
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 8:23am | 126Will Bowden, CEO of Grasshopper Farms, was a panelist on “Strategies for a Circular Economy and Environmental Stewardship: Cannabis Waste Management” at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. Bowden shared that typically most dispensaries carry a limited amount of outdoor grown...
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Michigan Marijuana Businesses Launch Tours Showing Cultivation & Processing Secrets – Original Way To Fight Stigma
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 12:20pm | 739What's the best way to fight stigma? Education, right? That's what several Michigan marijuana companies are doing to neutralize the stigma around weed. They're giving tours so people can get a close-up look at what they do, including how cannabis...