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Why Pre-Rolls Are Cannabis' Most Profitable Format, From California To Canada
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 12:15pm | 770There'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....
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Cannabis Robots And The Search For Good Jobs: A Veteran's Mission To Keep The US Ahead In The Tech Race
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 9:37am | 1484At 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...
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Pre-Rolls, The Avocado Toast Of Cannabis: Why Millennials Are Spending +$100M A Month
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 8:54am | 990Too busy paying rent to roll joints? For Millennials, pre-rolls are a $3 billion solution, claiming 44.6% of the market. Convenient and ready to go, these tidy joints have become a coping mechanism for a time-strapped generation. A white paper from Custom Cones USA and data firm Headset provides a...
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Pre-Rolls Could Overtake Cannabis Flower And Vape Pens As Consumers Spend Billions On Ready-To-Smoke Joints
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 1:46pm | 507Pre-rolls are holding their own and then some as one of the most popular marijuana product types in the U.S. That's according to a recent study by product manufacturer Custom Cones USA which found that pre-rolls accounted for over $4.1 billion in sales revenue with more than 394 million units...
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Think You Can Do It All? 20,000 Reasons Why Automation Outperforms A Broad Approach In Cannabis
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 12:38pm | 1369In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Alain Vo, CEO of LeafyPack, discussed the impact of automated cannabis packaging solutions on operational efficiency and cost reduction. Alain detailed how his company's technology is helping cannabis producers streamline their packaging...
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900 Pre-Rolls Per Hour? Upgrade From Manual To Automatic Speeds Up Joint Production, Enhances Margins
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 3:44pm | 709As pre-rolls continue to dominate the cannabis market, companies are searching for strategies to enhance margins in an increasingly competitive landscape. RollPros' latest upgrade to the Blackbird machine, which now produces up to 900 pre-rolled cannabis joints per hour, presents a...
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Did You Know Cannabis Lobbying Isn't New? Early 1900s Pharmacies Pushed To Sell 'Marijuana Cigarettes' For Fifty Cents
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 9:04am | 1016In their book “From Criminalizing to Decriminalizing Marijuana,” Nikolay Anguelov and Michael P. MacCarthy explain that the cannabis lobby in Congress serves to advocate for legalization, medical research and financial regulations. However, did you know that cannabis lobbying is...
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A $25.5M Opportunity: 23 Marijuana Brands Compete For New Jersey's Budding Pre-Roll Market
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 9:27am | 458The New Jersey cannabis market, boasting a 23% increase in overall cannabis revenue in the last quarter of 2023, is witnessing substantial growth, particularly in the pre-roll segment. Despite challenges such as limited brand diversity, pre-roll sales specifically rose by 8%, reaching a total...
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Flip Your Pre-Roll: 50-50 Odds It's Crafted By This Weed Company Dominating Half Of Canada's Market
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 9:53am | 679In Canada, there's a 50-50 chance that the pre-roll lighting up your day is made by one company: Decibel. Infused pre-rolls have ignited a fiery growth trend, with Decibel stoking the flames and reigning supreme as the king of pre-rolls. Senior analyst Pablo Zuanic from Zuanic & Associates...
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Marijuana C-Suite Chronicles: Weekenders CEO Kahlil Lozoraitis Brand-Centric Leadership Philosophy For Success
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 11:58am | 983Kahlil Lozoraitis, Weekenders Cannabis CEO and co-founder stands tall as a beacon of leadership and innovation. With a track record that boasts names like Diageo PLC (NYSE: DEO), L’Oréal SA (OTCPK: LRLCY), Danone SA (OTCQX: DANOY), The Hershey Co (NYSE: HSY), and...
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Skyrocketing: This Canadian Cannabis Extractor Reports Record Earnings
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 1:31pm | 391Ayurcann Holdings Corp (OTCQB:AYURF), a leading Canadian cannabis extraction company, announced its financial and operational results on Wednesday for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Q1 2024 Financial Highlights Net revenue was CA$6.5 million (US $4.8 million) for the three months ended...
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Roll With The Times: How To Innovate Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Outshine In A Crowded Space
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 8:25pm | 1153At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts gathered to explore the cannabis pre-roll market, provide vital advice for brands, and assist investors in evaluating their performance and strategies. Panelists, including Brett Novey, CEO of PharmaCann Inc., Harrison...
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Cronos Group's Lord Jones Returns To Its THC Roots With These Cannabis Innovations In Canada
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 10:41am | 791Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) announced on Friday that it has launched its award-winning cannabis brand Lord Jones in the Canadian adult-use cannabis market. The Lord Jones brand will build on its legacy of delivering cannabis products by returning to its roots with THC-focused...
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Cannabis Wonderland: Bella Thorne's New Capsule, Chef Rene Andrade's Pre-Rolls & Vessel Accessories
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 5:49pm | 814In the ever-evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, a whirlwind of creativity, innovation and collaboration is taking center stage. This week, Benzinga presents a captivating showcase of new cannabis products that encapsulate artistry, culinary prowess, eco-conscious design, and style....
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Pre-Roll Powerhouse: Headset Reveals 13.4% Surge in U.S. Cannabis Joints
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 9:27am | 324Pre-rolled joints have emerged as a rising star in the cannabis market, sparking a significant shift in consumer preferences. Analysis firm Headset's latest report dives into the evolving landscape of pre-rolls, shedding light on the factors driving their popularity and what lies ahead....