Missouri Cannabis

House of Kush, Missouri's premier cannabis brand, is redefining how consumers experience marijuana with the launch of its latest innovation: THC-infused coffee K-Cups. This new product is the result of a strategic partnership with House of Koffee, a leader in specialty coffee, combining the...

Predatory practices seem to be still going on within Missouri’s social equity cannabis program. An investigation by The Missouri Independent showed that out of the 96 microbusiness licenses granted by the state through a lottery since the program began last year, cannabis consultant David...

Flora Farms, a prominent cannabis producer in Missouri, voluntarily recalled over 3,000 Zen-brand cannabis gummies last month after state regulators flagged a labeling oversight. The issue? The ingredient list omitted the specific food coloring used in the gummies, Missouri Independent reported. A...

Missouri’s hemp market is experiencing rapid growth, thanks to regulatory gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill. Consumers can now purchase intoxicating hemp products resembling marijuana buds and joints outside state-regulated dispensaries. These products, often sold in CBD shops, coffee houses and...

MariMed Inc. (OTC:MRMD), a prominent multi-state cannabis operator is doubling down on its growth strategy by launching manufacturing operations in Missouri while expanding capacity in Illinois.  With Missouri marking its sixth state of operation, MariMed aims to extend its branded product range,...

Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ:SHFS) issued a $1.07 million secured credit facility to a Missouri-based cannabis operator, marking the first tranche in a larger $5 million commitment designed to refinance existing senior debt. The loan is backed by a portfolio including four dispensaries and a...

Allegations of predatory contracts within Missouri's social equity cannabis program have surfaced, raising concerns about the integrity of the system. A recent investigation by The Missouri Independent revealed a troubling case involving Destiny Brown, a Black woman who believed she was being...

Missouri regulators have scaled back an initial ban on hemp-derived THC products enacted by Governor Mike Parson (R) on August 1, opting to focus enforcement on those resembling popular candies that could appeal to children. This strategic shift responds to a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Hemp...

Marijuana sales hit record highs in six U.S. states in August, as surging demand for adult-use cannabis led to unprecedented revenue across several regions. As Marijuana Moment reported, states that broke their sales records include Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri and New York,...

This article is part of Benzinga Cannabis’ series ‘Cultivator Chronicles,’ which focuses on the latest trends, developments, and major players in the cannabis cultivation industry. Stay tuned as we dig into the world of cannabis growers and their contributions to this rapidly expanding...

In a significant legal ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has mandated the expungement of THC possession convictions, aligning them with marijuana possession cases under the state's voter-approved legalization law, the Ammendment 3. As reported by Marijuana Moment, this...

Last year, Missouri’s fledgling cannabis industry in was rocked by a massive product recall. Now, just one year later, the industry faces an even larger recall, 135,000 products, doubling the scale of the previous recall. "This is kind of unprecedented," said Nick Rinella, CEO of Hippos...

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) enacted Executive Order 24-10 on August 1, immediately banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products across the state. This directive, effective as of September 1, targets the burgeoning market of hemp-infused beverages which, until now, were legally...

In Missouri, a high-stakes controversy is unfolding as state regulators investigate John Payne, a prominent figure in the state's cannabis industry, for his involvement in potentially exploitative contracts under a social equity program. The focus is on whether the business arrangements violate...

The number of states where recreational weed is legal is growing each year. Top-selling states like California and Michigan have reported $2.1 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, in recreational cannabis sales for the first half of 2024, as reported by Green Market Report's Debra Borchardt....