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March 11, 2026 blogger AI, compliance, Focus Article, genetics, health care, Hemant Kumar Bid, Industry Analysis, machine learning., Medical, Medicial Marijuana, Moorehouse School of Medicine, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Biotechnology, cannabis medicine, and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are beginning to converge. Hemant Kumar Bid, program director for the Master of Science in Biotechnology and the Medical Cannabis concentration at Morehouse School of Medicine, believes this convergence could dramatically accelerate the development of cannabis-based therapies. With AI, cannabis […]
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March 4, 2026 blogger Avery Gilbert, branding, brands, Focus Article, formulations, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, PR, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
When most people think of luxury goods, they picture high-quality, high-priced products. But what truly sets luxury apart is not just cost. It is craftsmanship, design, heritage, cultural cachet, and mastery of materials and technique. Luxury is a sensory experience rooted in both tradition and innovation. Cannabis, with its complex chemistry, rich history, and powerful […]
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March 2, 2026 blogger blunts, branding, brands, Custom Cones, Daysavers, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, prerolls, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
There’s an opportunity in the pre-roll sector that many companies are missing. The pre-roll sector is the fastest-growing category in the cannabis industry. In 2025 alone, $3.6 billion worth of pre-rolls were sold across the 14 markets tracked by cannabis analytics firm Headset. Customers love the portability, the ease of use, and the innovation modern […]
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February 26, 2026 blogger cannabinoids, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, genetics, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
A new scientific review published in the National Library of Medicine (NIH) shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked areas of cannabis science: the untapped benefits of acidic cannabinoids naturally produced by Cannabis sativa — THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and CBCA. These compounds are the biosynthetic precursors to THC, CBD, CBG, and CBC. But […]
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February 24, 2026 blogger brands, C3 industries, Cultivation, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Jushi, Medicial Marijuana, New Jersey, Operations, price compression, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, Surfside, Verano, weed, withdrawal
2025 saw most businesses scrutinizing their operations to trim margins and survive the tumultuous market. 2026 is about digging deeper to uncover hidden costs that will further improve their bottom line. Tom Zuber, partner at Zuber Lawler, led a panel discussion at the recent IgniteNJ event, where experts offered advice on margin discipline and where […]
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February 19, 2026 blogger Cultivation, Focus Article, genetics, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, New Jersey, new jersey market, Operations, quality, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
New Jersey is a highly desirable cannabis market for new operators because of its rapid billion?dollar growth, strong consumer demand, and status as one of the most profitable yet undersupplied markets on the East Coast. Cultivators came together at the recent IgniteIt event to share their perspectives on the market. Genetic preservation, price compression, the […]
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February 17, 2026 blogger Black Buddha, brands, Business, Faye Coleman, Financial strategies, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, kate miller, Medicial Marijuana, Miss Grass, New Jersey, Operations, Product Development, Pure Genesis, Retail, Roz McCarthy, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
There was passion, power, and plenty of practical business advice from the women (and one man) who took the stage at the recent IgniteIt event in New Jersey. As the industry shifts away from the early “shiny-object” phase, operators are increasingly doubling down on what works. A few years ago, the prevailing growth strategy was […]
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February 8, 2026 blogger ananda strategy, Business, California, Clint kellum, compliance, Focus Article, hirsh jain, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Policy, regulatory, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, withdrawal
California’s medical cannabis market began in 1996 when voters passed Proposition 215 (the Compassionate Use Act), making it the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use. Twenty-two years later, Proposition 64 ushered in adult-use sales, which commenced in January 2018. Initially, three separate agencies handled different aspects of the industry: The Bureau of Cannabis […]
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February 5, 2026 blogger CBD, clinical research, Focus Article, From The Lab, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, neuroscience, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, terpene analysis, terpene profiles, terpenes, weed, Western Washington State, withdrawal
Josh Kaplan, PhD, is a neuroscientist and associate professor in the Behavioral Neuroscience program at Western Washington University, where his lab focuses on optimizing cannabidiol (CBD) based medicines for pediatric conditions. His work examines not only CBD’s therapeutic potential, but also its long-term developmental effects on the brain, an area of growing importance as cannabinoid […]
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February 2, 2026 blogger beverages, Business, business strategy, Culture, Edibles & Beverages, Focus Article, Iconic Tonics, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, Product Development, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, withdrawal
A wave of infused beverage brands flooded the market over the last few years. Now, the sector has entered a period of settling and reassessment, as operators pause to evaluate the real opportunity and determine the smartest path forward amid ongoing legal uncertainty. While adult-use cannabis markets continue to struggle with launching beverage brands for […]
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