Jones Soda Divests Cannabis Beverage Arm, Sells Mary Jones™ Brand Assets for $3 Million
Seattle, WA – Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA), the Seattle-based craft beverage innovator,…
CBN Sleep Aid Alert: Is Your Herbal Remedy Addictive?
As the demand for natural sleep solutions skyrockets, consumers have increasingly turned to Cannabinol (CBN), a minor cannabinoid often marketed as a safe, non-intoxicating, and herbal alternative to traditional sleep medications. However, a groundbreaking study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that the assumption of safety may be premature. Researchers at the…
Trulieve Slashes Debt in $65M Mortgage Paydown
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has taken a decisive step toward long-term fiscal stability, announcing the full repayment of a $65 million mortgage note associated with a key cultivation facility in Jefferson County, Florida. This strategic move, confirmed by the company, brings Trulieve’s total outstanding debt down to approximately $225 million. By eliminating this significant liability, the…
Boston Cannabis Board Sets Key Virtual Hearing for Oct 14
The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) has officially scheduled a virtual public hearing for October 14, 2026, at 1 p.m., marking a pivotal moment for stakeholders, local business owners, and residents to influence the city’s evolving regulatory landscape. As the municipal governing body overseeing cannabis licensing and operations, the BCB plays a critical role in balancing…
Ascend Wellness Expands: New Lewis Center Hub Opens
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) has officially announced the expansion of its Ohio operations with the opening of a new dispensary in Lewis Center. This facility marks the seventh location in the company’s Ohio portfolio, representing a significant milestone in their efforts to increase access to both medical and recreational cannabis products. The grand opening event,…
MJ Unpacked Kansas City 2026: The Midwest’s B2B Catalyst
The landscape of the American cannabis industry is shifting, with the spotlight turning away from saturated coastal markets toward the burgeoning Heartland. MJ Unpacked has officially announced its upcoming event, scheduled for October 14-15, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel. This strategic trade gathering is designed specifically to facilitate high-level B2B matchmaking, providing a…
SOMAÍ Targets Swiss Market with ‘Soma OG’ Medical Cannabis Launch
SOMAÍ, a premier multi-country medical cannabis operator, has officially expanded its international footprint by launching its flagship ‘Soma OG’ medical cannabis brand into Switzerland. This strategic move, executed in collaboration with Dascoli Pharma AG, introduces a new tier of indoor-cultivated flower products to the Swiss patient population. The launch represents a milestone for SOMAÍ as…
Vireo Growth Secures $60M to Bolster NY and FL Cultivation
Vireo Growth Inc. has officially closed a strategic $60 million real estate financing package, marking a critical step in the company’s effort to stabilize and expand its cultivation and production footprint. This capital infusion arrives at a pivotal moment, specifically targeting operational capacity in New York and Florida—two of the most highly coveted and complex…
October 2026 Cannabis Calendar: The NYC & East Coast Summit
As the leaves turn across the Northeast, the cannabis industry is experiencing a seismic shift in networking and professional engagement. October 2026 has emerged as a landmark month, with a concentrated focus on high-level strategy, regulatory compliance, and brand exhibition. Zen Den HR, a critical voice in professional development for the sector, has highlighted that…
Curaleaf International Sets APAC Benchmark: First TGA-Approved Inhalation Device
Curaleaf International has officially secured a major regulatory victory in Australia, achieving the country’s first-ever Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) registration for a liquid medical cannabis inhalation device. This pivotal development not only establishes a new benchmark for clinical-grade delivery systems in the Australian medical cannabis market but also underscores the company’s aggressive and strategic expansion…
From Landrace to Cheetah Piss: Cannabis’s Identity Crisis
The cannabis industry is currently grappling with a branding paradox. While the underlying product—a botanical specimen rich in cannabinoids and terpenes—remains a biological entity, the way it is sold has undergone a tectonic shift. In the span of a few decades, we have moved from the romantic, travel-inspired naming of the 1960s to the aggressive,…
