On September 26, 2026, the heart of Downtown Las Vegas will transform into the epicenter of the cannabis industry’s cultural and commercial calendar. The 8th Annual Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival (CAMF) is officially confirmed, bringing together a convergence of professional stakeholders, industry advocates, and music enthusiasts. This year marks a significant milestone for the…
The landscape of premium cannabis is shifting rapidly as we move into the final quarter of 2026. According to the latest data from Leafly’s September report, consumer preferences have decisively pivoted toward cultivars that prioritize both intense cannabinoid density and complex, novel terpene profiles. At the center of this trend is ‘Glitter Bomb,’ a strain…
Village Farms has officially introduced its new ‘Easy-Pour Pouches’ for cannabis flower, a significant leap forward in packaging design that prioritizes both functional utility and consumer accessibility. The new packaging incorporates resealable, color-coded caps that serve a dual purpose: they act as a precise dispensing tool to prevent spillage and degradation, and they function as…
As the legal cannabis market matures across the United States, a new qualitative study from the Parabola Center has exposed a complex emotional landscape among consumers. While the normalization of the industry has successfully reduced the risks associated with the illicit market, users in nine surveyed states are increasingly vocal about two critical pain points:…
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has officially expanded its medical cannabis retail footprint in Florida, marking the opening of its 23rd RISE Dispensary in the state. Located in Port Charlotte, this new facility represents a strategic step in the company’s ongoing effort to increase access to medical cannabis for registered patients in the Sunshine State. The…
Seven Virginia hemp businesses have taken the unprecedented step of filing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, seeking a federal injunction to block sweeping new state-mandated THC restrictions set to take effect on August 15, 2026. The coalition of plaintiffs, representing a significant segment of the state’s retail hemp sector, argues that the new regulatory…
The U.S. Senate has initiated a pivotal move to delay the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products—a measure that had been looming over the industry with a deadline of November 2026. This legislative reprieve offers a crucial buffer for the festival circuit, where low-dose THC beverages have rapidly transformed from a fringe experiment into a…
San Francisco is poised to fundamentally transform its cannabis hospitality sector, as the Board of Supervisors has officially approved a pivotal measure allowing licensed cannabis retailers to serve food and non-alcoholic beverages on-site. This decision marks a significant shift in city policy, strategically designed to stimulate tourism and bolster local economic growth in the wake…
The cannabis industry is undergoing a structural pivot as we approach the latter half of 2026. While massive, national expos once dominated the sector, industry professionals are increasingly prioritizing localized, high-impact gatherings that focus on regulatory compliance, regional market penetration, and tactical B2B networking. For the week of July 27, 2026, this trend crystallizes into…
High Times is making a significant leap into the digital entertainment landscape with the launch of its dedicated streaming-video channel, High Times TV (HTTV). This move positions the long-standing cannabis publication as a major player in digital content monetization, offering a curated alternative to mainstream platforms that often censor cannabis-related material. HTTV is now accessible…
