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…

Root & Bloom has announced the arrival of Joy Bombs Candy-Coated Fruit Chews to the Massachusetts market. The THC-infused edible product was created by Colorado-based Joyibles. Root & Bloom and Joyibles have partnered to manufacture and distribute this classic candy-inspired product in Massachusetts. “Bringing cannabis products to Massachusetts from another state is no easy task,…

New River Botanicals has announced its line of CBD products, which are made from cannabis grown at their all-natural, family-owned farm — Howard Farms. All of the CBD products sold by New River Botanicals are grown, processed, packed and sold directly from Howard Farms. The team of experts at Howard Farms maintains high standards for…

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…

Unite Vapeware has announced the launch of the first-ever vape pen manufactured in the U.S. The initial release will come via licensed cannabis lab Pure Ohio Wellness. With the opening of its first manufacturing facility in California, Unite Vapeware is the only vape manufacturer that carries all inventory in the U.S. and offers local customizations…

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…

On Saturday, Jan. 21, the international cannabis brand Cookies opened its first cannabis dispensary in Thailand. Located in Bangkok, the launch of Cookies Thailand marks a milestone for the brand as it enters its 6th country and becomes the 58th Cookies storefront worldwide. “The fact that my first time going to Asia is to open…

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…

Convenience store retailers wondering whether CBD is good for their customers’ skin can rest easy because the answer, according to research, is a resounding yes. The popularity of CBD-based skin-care products has grown mightily during the last few years due to their excellent medicinal properties. In Fact, CBD oil is widely used today to nourish…

CV Sciences Inc. announced the launch of its popular +PlusCBD Reserve Collection Softgels in a 30-count bottle. This new offering is available now on +PlusCBD’s’ website. +PlusCBD Reserve Collection Softgels initially launched in August 2022 as the newest edition to CV Sciences’ popular Reserve Collection, available in 60-count bottles. Reserve Softgels elicit feelings of relief and calm for…

Wana Brands is partnering with TerrAscend Corp. to introduce Wana Brands products at the Apothecarium retail stores and additional third-party retailers in New Jersey. The partnership will also transfer to TerrAscend, the manufacturing and sales of Wana Brands existing portfolio of products in Maryland. Pursuant to the agreement, TerrAscend will serve as the exclusive sole manufacturer, supplier…

Cansortium has announced the grand opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary operating under the Fluent brand in Pensacola, Fla. The company now operates 29 dispensaries in Florida and 32 nationwide. In addition to the new site, the company also announced plans to open three additional store locations in Florida in the first half of…

Desert Medical Campus announced that it redesigned the packaging and developed new formulas for its Chill Pill brand of cannabis soft gels. “Our Chill Pill collection offers Arizonans a way to get natural cannabinoids, specially formulated for a variety of needs,” said Pam Donner, chief operating officer of Desert Medical Campus. “Our exclusive blends utilize the highest quality…

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. announced the opening of its Palm Beach, Fla., Gardens dispensary and the expansion of BlueKudu infused chocolate flavors available on Florida retail menus. Located near Palm Beach Gardens at 3540 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fla., 33403, the new 4,500 square foot dispensary is now open to patients with ongoing operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00…

Item 9 Labs, the cannabis brand from Item 9 Labs Corp., kicked off 2023 being ranked as one of the Top 10 cannabis brands in Arizona by BDSA. The Arizona marijuana market has experienced one of the most rapid developments in consumer participation and retail expansion of any market over the past year, according to cannabis data research…

Navisite announced that its SAP services for cannabis has been named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Navisite’s SAP services offer tailored solutions for the cannabis industry that empower agricultural, medical and recreational cannabis companies to accelerate growth with solutions that span the entire seed-to-sale process, from grower dashboards to…

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced that it had received its hybrid producer license from Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection to supply cannabis to the state’s adult-use market. Consumers over the age of 21 are now able to start purchasing Curaleaf products in dispensaries approved for adult use sales across the state. Products vary by dispensary and include Curaleaf…

BLAZE announced its acquisition of Tymber, a pure-play e-commerce provider for cannabis retailers. The acquisition will unlock seamless functionality in managing cannabis e-commerce. “BLAZE builds exceptional tools that serve the technology needs of successful dispensaries. Acquiring Tymber brings its unparalleled online shopping experience into our ecosystem and allows us to meet the cannabis retailer at any point along…

StateHouse Holdings Inc. (StateHouse) opened its first Urban Leaf dispensary in West Hollywood, Calif., (Urbn Leaf WeHo). The introduction of Urbn Leaf WeHo expands the company’s retail footprint to 14 dispensaries in California. Conveniently located at 8477 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069, on the iconic Sunset Strip, Urbn Leaf WeHo includes 60 parking spaces, offering premium quality service to…

Jones Soda Co. announced the upcoming expansion of its new Mary Jones cannabis-infused beverage brand to the state of Washington following a successful June launch in California. Washington ranks in the top 10 cannabis markets in the U.S. as well as one of the first with legalization dating back to 2012, making it a priority market for establishing and growing the Mary…

Boston Hemp Inc. has announced the release of its new THCA wax. The THCA wax is made using the highest quality hemp, carefully sourced from local farms in Vermont. It is extracted using state-of-the-art techniques to preserve the purity and potency of the THCA. THCA wax can be used in a variety of ways, including vaporizing,…

Can CBD (cannabidiol) help with weight loss? The answer appears to be yes. Sellers of CBD oil are increasingly marketing their product lines to consumers with weight loss in mind. And for convenience store consumers looking to control their weight, the issue is greater than mere vanity. Obesity has long been acknowledged as an increasingly…