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For nine years, Arnold Marcus had been making a living selling spice grinders on Amazon. His company, Golden Gate Grinders, had several colors available, repeat customers and an invitation to join the Amazon Accelerator program, a path toward becoming a supplier for Amazon's private label. Marcus, 68, would package orders and take customers' calls

Ontario Cannabis Stores, the province's pot supplier, charges a 31% mark-up to retailers. The province of Ontario made more than a half a billion dollars from the cannabis industry in the last fiscal year, according to public accounts released by the government on Friday. But that $520 million is coming at least partially at the expense of struggli

Parents encouraged to talk to their kids early and often to prevent substance abuse. SAN DIEGO - San Diego health officials last week highlighted the mental health-related risks of marijuana, particularly frequent use of high-potency cannabis among youth. The potency of cannabis — measured by the amount of THC found in products — has been on the ri

2022 has been a tough year for a lot of cannabis brands. On the one hand, more markets than ever have opened. But between inflation and taxation many are feeling the pinch. That doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom, some brands are standing out, and they’re doing it by exploring those new markets and having a unique business model.  On the retail s

Cannabis is often marketed and presented as a less problematic drug than its contemporaries alcohol and tobacco. However, just like everything else in this world, there is a risk associated with cannabis use. Lucky for you, dear reader, there are ways to mitigate this risk while still partaking. In a new review of previous studies published in the 

he 420 Finder team has been supporting cannabis businesses for years, and the launch of the platform shows it. WASHINGTON D.C. - As cannabis legalization continues to happen per state, 420 Finder, a leading cannabis technology company, is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary new, sharply designed platform that connects cannabis users

“We're going to have this entire new universe of plastic waste of the worst kind,” says one environmental activist. Pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes in sativa, indica and hybrid varieties are seen for sale at a dispensary in California on Jan. 1, 2018. Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Waste packaging from a burgeoning and newly legalized mari

A member of the Australian Greens says fresh legal advice paves a clear path for the national legalisation of cannabis. The Australian Greens say fresh legal advice from an expert in constitutional law paves a clear path for the national legalisation of cannabis. NSW Greens senator David Shoebridge announced on Twitter on Monday morning that his of

KANSAS CITY - When Missouri voters go to the polls in November to decide whether recreational use of marijuana should be legal there’s a lot more than pot use at stake. Approval could mean big money for the state and cities. Marijuana is estimated to be an almost two-billion-dollar market in Missouri. Most of that is due to illegal sales with no be

If this poll is any indication of how republicans nationwide view cannabis policy, there could be lots to discuss, and possibly celebrate, when it comes to cannabis legalization in states throughout the country. With the midterm elections on the horizon, many political issues are taking center stage as November inches closer into view. Cannabis ref

TALLAHASSEE - Florida-based Trulieve, one of the nation’s largest medical marijuana companies, has kickstarted a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the Sunshine State. The company has contributed $10 million to date to the Smart & Safe Florida campaign to get a constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot, and so far is its so

An emphasis on corruption and enforcement downplays the very real influence of regulation and taxes on California's booming black market. The Los Angeles Times has released a heavily researched, heavily reported investigation on the many, many ways that California's legalization of marijuana has been a disastrous mess. Titled "Legal Weed, Broken Pr

While societal rules are changing, people’s personal norms aren’t because if it’s acceptable to smoke weed outside, how do parents set ground rules at home? As of the time of writing, 18 states and the District of Columbia have already legalized marijuana for recreational use. A majority of US states have also approved it for medicinal use. In thes

Suzan Kennedy has smoked marijuana, and says her Wisconsin roots mean she can handle booze, so she was not concerned earlier this year when a bartender in St. Paul, Minnesota, described a cocktail with the cannabinoid delta-8 THC as “a little bit potent.” Hours after enjoying the tasty drink and the silliness that reminded Kennedy of a high from we

It wasn't that long ago that advocates were promoting hemp as the crop that would save agriculture, promising unprecedented profits. On paper the prospects are bright. CBD, processed from hemp, is seen by many as a magic elixir for health and beauty aids. A variety of products can be manufactured from the plant's fibers. But in just four years the

Instead of reasonably regulating legal sales, it’s increasingly common for leaders to opt out of legalized sales entirely, with unintended consequences. (Benzinga) Leafly released a first-of-its-kind report detailing the unintended and harmful consequences that occur when local municipalities choose to opt out of legal and regulated cannabis sales.

A late start for both outdoor and indoor growers, compounded by supply chain and testing problems, will mean a limited supply of recreational cannabis available in retail stores when they start opening for business on Oct. 1, according to growers, regulators and retailers. “We’re looking at probably 20, maybe 30 outdoor licensees with product this

The dispensary will be rolling into Fort Worth Oct. 8 and Dallas Oct 10. FORT WORTH - Some cannabis enthusiasts may want to roll up Oct. 8 as the mobile cannabis dispensary Goodblend will be holding a joint marijuana march and freedom festival to inform the public on the state's medical program.  Goodblend, a subsidiary of Parallel, is one of three