Charlotte’s Webs’ Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Jared Stanley will join two senior representatives from Major League Baseball (MLB): Jon Coyles, vice president of drug, health and safety programs, and Uzma Rawn, senior vice president of global corporate partnerships in a panel discussion at the upcoming ninth annual NoCo Hemp Expo. The expo will take…

Qonkur announced the opening of its newest office in Boston. This expansion makes Qonkur the first-to-market cannabis marketing agency in Boston. It will allow the company to offer its expert marketing, branding, packaging, media buying and website design services to the thriving cannabis community in the city. As the cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly, businesses in Boston are…

Sky Wellness CBD sleep gummies has been recognized as a winner of the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards, determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, and Sky Wellness CBD sleep gummies were…

Columbia Care Inc. has announced the launch of several new products under its PRESS brand. Three new PRESS 2.0 hard-pressed tablets — Shine, Rally and Doze — are now available across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia, with launches in additional states planned, pending regulatory approvals. “A growing number of patients and customers…

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. became the first multi-state operator in the cannabis industry to launch advertising campaigns on Twitter. This follows a policy change made by the global social media platform that now allows cannabis companies to advertise. “Trulieve is very excited and encouraged by Twitter’s decision to update its policies and allow cannabis companies to advertise across…

ProVEDA Corp. has announced the expansion of its line of therapeutic topical solutions to include ProVEDA essential foot cream with 2,200 milligrams of broad-spectrum, THC-free CBD and ProVEDA multi-purpose hand cream with 1,600 milligrams of broad-spectrum, THC-free CBD for an overall sense of well-being. As with the brand’s flagship ProVEDA max pain relief cream that was launched last year, these two…

Cloud Cannabis announced the launch of its Smokin’ Ride sweepstakes, offering customers the chance to win a 2023 Ford Bronco four-door four-by-four, plus $10,000 in cash to help cover taxes, for a total grand prize value of approximately $50,000. The sweepstakes run from Feb. 10 to April 30, 2023, and the winner will be announced on May 12. Eligible participants must be Michigan residents…

Good Mood Cannabis Kitchen, Inc. (GMCK) announced a partnership with Yellowstoned to launch the portable and discreet CannaCap, which stores flavored THC powder adding a THC boost to any drink, anytime, anywhere. “Yellowstoned is a forward-thinking company with the highest quality standards, creating a perfect licensing partner for our innovative drink boosters,” said Derek Hopkins, CEO…

The Good Shroom Co Inc. (MUSH), through its subsidiary Teonan Biomedical Inc., has announced it is breaking into a new category with a THC-infused beef jerky named OG Jerk. OG Jerk has already launched in all Quebec cannabis stores. The company received its first purchase order for this product of $23,685.12. It is expected to receive replenishment orders…

Partnered Process has been recognized by Retailer News Network as the best contract manufacturer in the market for CBD products. A botanical processor committed to creating exceptional hemp extracts, this award-winning manufacturer delivers products that are superior to those of its competitors — many of which are larger and better-known companies — that are fighting for an increased revenue share in this…

Sweet Dirt announced the launch of its Provisions brand, offering a line of affordable and sustainably grown premium cannabis offerings for the Maine adult-use market. Provisions will be available at Sweet Dirt’s retail stores in Portland, Maine, Waterville, Maine, Rockland, Maine and Bridgton, Maine, before Valentine’s Day. They will also be available via select adult-use cannabis retailers throughout the State. More…

4Front Ventures Corp. broadened its brand portfolio with the launch of 1988, a new line of flavored, tobacco-free blunts that feature the company’s flower. 1988 is now available at 4Front’s Mission dispensaries in Georgetown, Mass., Worcester, Mass., and Brookline, Mass. The new brand will continue to roll out to partner dispensaries in the Bay State and to Illinois cannabis consumers later this year. “1988 —…

Cookies announced the grand opening of its flagship Grand Rapids, Mich., dispensary on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in partnership with local cannabis retailer NOXX. Located at 330 Ann St. NW, the dispensary hosted a ribbon cutting before officially opening to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cookies, founded in 2010 by Bay-area rapper and…

Primitiv has launched Primitiv Performance, a product line designed for people living an athletic lifestyle to use before, during and after a workout. Developed by former professional athletes Rob Sims and Calvin Johnson Jr., Primitiv Performance utilizes a proprietary blend of electrolytes, vitamins and water-mixable nano phytocannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN) formulated to aid in…

Farming First announced the launch of Venterra Farms, a sustainably grown cannabis brand on a mission to cultivate joy. Founded by farmers who have been working the land of the Central Coast of California for five generations, the Venterra Farms is dedicated to producing the highest quality cannabis products while also being mindful of the environment. The…

The cannabis industry is becoming very popular amongst consumers for many reasons. Some of the reasons include helping with different illnesses, health conditions or even just to help get a good night’s rest. With research continuously being done on the benefits of cannabis, the industry will continue to grow. In fact, BDSA recently shared its…

BDSA announced the availability of its Menu Analytics solution. The new product enables cannabis industry leaders to make data-driven pricing, sales, marketing and merchandising decisions. Menu Analytics offers deeper granularity, hyper-local insights and weekly updates with actionable data to better understand the market and evolving retail dynamics. Using Menu Analytics, cannabis retailers and investors can…

Coast has announced the launch of its new delta 8 vapes, with a line of CBD vapes coming out soon. The new products feature a sleek, handheld design, different flavors and the same premium smoking experience as other Coast products. The new delta 8 vapes are made with high-quality, lab-tested cannabis and have special flavors…

Jessilove announced the launch of its pilot program, which will provide subsidized access to medical marijuana for residents experiencing financial hardship in Maryland. The non-profit is the first of its kind in the state. It aims to demonstrate an innovative donor model which provides equitable access to vital medication, which may otherwise be cost-prohibitive. The pilot…

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in Winter Haven, Fla., located at 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. The doors opened at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, with ongoing regular hours of 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday. Grand opening festivities throughout the day at the new dispensary included…

Zyp Run recently launched its cannabis delivery operations on Jan. 20, 2023. Zyp Run has created its own proprietary e-commerce platform that provides a seamless experience for consumers to order products directly from Zyp Run’s website for speedy cannabis delivery within the greater Boston area. Zyp Run has raised  $2.6 million for its seed round led by Satori Investment Partners and Mollitiam…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that after careful review, a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. The FDA also denied three citizen…

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. announced the expansion of its Grassroots brand in New Jersey with the launch of premium cannabis flower and pre-rolls. Available now at all Curaleaf locations across the state, New Jersey is the eighth market to offer Grassroots’ carefully cultivated products following its strategic national rebrand in November 2022. Developed for seasoned cannabis enthusiasts, Grassroots utilizes top-shelf genetics to…

Klutch Cannabis announced the grand opening of its first retail dispensary, The Citizen by Klutch, at 5152 Grove Avenue in Lorain, Ohio. Doors will open for the first time at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. After turning in more dispensary applications than any other applicant in the Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s second RFA, the opening of The Citizen…

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the official launch of Highsman, the purpose-driven cannabis lifestyle brand founded by NFL legend Ricky Williams. Highsman is available now at all Trulieve and Harvest branded Arizona retail locations. “Our expansion into Arizona is made possible through our retail partnership with Trulieve, and Abundant Organics, whose organic living soil cultivation techniques produce some of the cleanest and…