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By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Coronavirus safety measures are evolving rapidly, constantly challenged by new government information and ways of managing crowds. Marijuana deliveries have long been a heated topic of discussion, with federal...

The Republic of Vanuatu, a 277,000-person South Pacific nation, has legalized medical cannabis. According to a series of official documents procured by Benzinga, the country will now allow the cultivation, production and use of medical marijuana. The plant was previously allowed to...

Greg Rovner isn't your average CEO. He has no college education and opened his first business after high school. He sold that business in 2017, after 20 years, to focus on a new venture he decided to pursue alongside a few friends who’ve been by his side since the fifth grade. Meet Heally...

Most enthusiasts would agree High Times and Dope Magazine are the best-known brands in the cannabis-focused media landscape. What Happened In the latest move toward consolidation in the industry, High Times announced Wednesday it has acquired DOPE Media in a split of cash and stock transaction...

The marijuana initiatives that voters will decide on in November include questions on the legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri and Utah and, in Michigan and North Dakota, the legalization of recreational marijuana.  Yet financial institutions continue to resist the still-...

A rising tide lifts all ships. And nowhere is this more relevant than in the cannabis space. Just look at the deal Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) landed with Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) just two months ago. That deal, which had Constellation Brands pony up $4 billion for a piece...

Money is flowing into the cannabis industry at an unprecedented pace. And it’s not just the Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) and Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ: CRON)’s of the world on the receiving end: public and private companies across the spectrum are drawing ...

Canadians who use marijuana, work in the industry or even invest in it face a potential lifetime ban from the U.S. when trying to cross the border.  That's according to a Thursday Politico article quoting “a senior official overseeing U.S border operations,” Todd Owen, who...

On Nov. 6, 2018, Michigan voters will decide whether the Wolverine State will legalize adult-use cannabis. (Editor's note: Michigan voters approved the proposal.) The proposal, dubbed the “Michigan Marijuana Legalization Initiative,” would allow adults over the age of 21...

“Wonder Women Of Weed” is a show co-hosted by Javier Hasse and Adelia Carrillo, featuring accomplished female leaders in the cannabis industry. #WWoW is brought to you by a collaborative effort that includes Benzinga, Industry Power Women and Direct Cannabis...

A few months ago, Benzinga visited several countries in South America and subsequently published an article explaining why cannabis investors’ interest in the region, especially in Colombia, was about to spike. In the weeks that followed, numerous U.S. and Canada-based marijuana companies...

The first half of 2018 was a notably active period in the cannabis industry, particularly on the capital markets side. Over the first six months of the year, more than $4 billion in investments were made in the industry, according to Viridian Capital Advisors. Some of the most notable...

AxisWire, a Cannabis-focused PR tech-suite provider, and Green Market Report on Monday issued their 2018 Cannabis Trend Report, highlighting the most relevant tendencies in the marijuana industry. This year has seen major news items in the sector, ranging from the FDA’s approval of GW...

Medical marijuana sales continue to slide in Colorado. For the first half of 2018, revenue fell 21 percent year-over-year to $165.8 million. Recreational sales rose 14 percent to $573 million. Total combined sales rose by 4 percent to reach $739 million, versus $710 million in the first half...

Earlier this year, Benzinga published an article looking into ways of consuming cannabis that didn't involve smoking. such as vaporization, edibles, oils, tinctures and dabs. Even more options are emerging. The cannabis industry has evolved beyond simply eliminating the risks associated with...