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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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January 30, 2026 blogger concentrates, Cultivation, distribution, Edibles & Beverages, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, Nabis, packaging, preservation, quality, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, warehousing, weed, withdrawal
As the cannabis industry readies for the growth surge rescheduling could trigger, it’s getting dangerously close to losing its grip on the craft sector. We are entering the era of the connoisseur, where consumer palates are becoming increasingly sophisticated and demand products that provide a full-spectrum craft experience. They understand the nuances of cannabis and […]
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January 28, 2026 blogger Bloomwell group, compliance, Focus Article, Germany, health care, Industry Analysis, International, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, pharmacy, Policy, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, telemedicine, weed, withdrawal
It has been one year since Germany fully legalized cannabis on April 1, 2024, following the launch of its medical program in 2017. While cannabis was removed from the narcotics list, Germany continues to take a medical-first approach. Few expect full adult-use legalization anytime soon, particularly after a conservative government was elected last year. According […]
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January 27, 2026 blogger breeders, Cultivation, Focus Article, genetics, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, Tesoro Genetics, triploids, weed, withdrawal
It all starts with genetics. The possibilities for manipulating the cannabis plant through breeding and cultivation are expanding rapidly, and advancements in methods for achieving optimal plant expression are accelerating as the industry moves into 2026. Breeders and cultivators are increasingly banding together to share knowledge and resources, while high-tech equipment and analytical tools are […]
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January 23, 2026 blogger Business, compliance, Financial strategies, Focus Article, hirsh jain, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, New York, Operations, Policy, regulatory, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, Supply Chain, weed, withdrawal
The Most Exciting US Market No cannabis market in the United States has experienced a more compelling growth trajectory over the past two years than New York. After a halting and often-criticized launch, the state’s legal adult-use market has accelerated at an unmatched pace. In 2023, New York generated a paltry $100 million in legal […]
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January 22, 2026 blogger advertising, branding, brands, dispensary, Edibles & Beverages, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, quality, Retail, sales, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, withdrawal
Retailers are not in the business of building brands. They are in the business of selling products. The most effective way to earn buyer attention is still the same: proven sales velocity paired with brand awareness that brings customers through the door. Retail Is the Battleground Brendan McKee, co-founder of Massachusetts dispensary Silver Therapeutics, wants […]
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