Posts tagged with "cannabis business"
Will Spain Open Its Cannabis Cultivation Sector?
Spain is a very interesting and largely unique place from a cannabis policy standpoint. Long known for its cannabis clubs and lax cannabis enforcement, Spain is home to a very limited medical cannabis program. Whereas Germany likely has the most organized and robust medical cannabis program in Europe, Spain’s program is lacking in...
Today's Changing World Can Help Push the Cannabis Narrative
The past year and a half have been anxiety-inducing for many of us. A recent study found that the prevalence of major depressive disorders grew by 27.6%, and cases of anxiety disorders rose by 25.6% during the pandemic. These statistics speak to the massive effect of a global health crisis on public health and are a reminder that...
MJBiz Sells to Emerald X for $120 Million
MJBiz was just sold to Emerald X, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding. The deal includes MJBizCon as well as related media and event brands such as MJBizDaily, Hemp Industry Daily, MJBizMagazine, and The Emerald Conference. The $120 million cash deal includes potential earnouts based on financial performance....
Extracting Answers with Huber CEO Georg Kiefer
To understand the role of accurate temperature control in reducing process times, recovering solvents, and improving purity, Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with Georg Kiefer, CEO of Huber.
Why Midwest Farmers are Counting on Crop Insurance
For hemp farmers in the Midwest, the only guarantee against crop loss is insurance.
Navigating Local Limitations and Looming Certifications in the Extraction Market
Growing an extraction business is about flexibility and future-proofing investments. So, what can a concentrate maker plan for today to ensure future growth?
Bring Your Business Cards to ZJ Events’ BizCann Expo
Navigating the cannabis industry takes knowledge and passion. For those seeking both, the Bizcann Expo offers curated educational sessions, expert speakers, and vendors from every sector of the industry. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The event takes place February 4-5 at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York. It will host...
Diamond Packaging is Thinking Outside the Box
How Diamond Packaging’s Designs Are Setting a New Paradigm.
How to Cultivate and Keep Compliant
Of all of the compliance issues surrounding cannabis, cultivation is the least understood. There are three primary concerns for licensees cultivating cannabis. Let's take a closer look.
The Cannabis Industry's Growing Threat of Business Email Compromise
Every day in cannabis there are new, well-publicized developments. New hires made, new mergers finalized, new relationships forged, and new markets opened. As a result, it is an increasingly fertile ground for BEC attacks.
A Very Big Company Just Jumped Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry
News broke early this week that Uber Technologies Inc is teaming up with Canadian cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke. The news was first reported by Reuters and initial reports misstated that Uber would allow cannabis to be ordered through the Uber app and delivered. However, that initial reporting was later updated to reflect that...
Is a German Cannabis Technology Boom on the Horizon?
The incoming governing coalition in Germany, often referred to as the "traffic light coalition" recently announced plans to introduce an adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The pending legislation will be introduced in the next session according to the coalition, which is composed of members from the Social Democratic Party of...
Software Solutions for the Cannabis Delivery Market
Founded in 2020, Drop Delivery is on a mission to help cannabis retailers around the country optimize their day-to-day operations and deliveries.
Cannabis Startups Pitch for the Prize
Cannabis startups go head to head at the Spring 2021 Emerge Investor Pitch Contest.
When is Mexico Voting on Cannabis Legalization?
When it comes to adult-use cannabis legalization, Mexico has experienced more twists and turns than most other countries. Cannabis prohibition started in Mexico in the 1920s. At the time there was a big global push, largely led by prohibitionists in the United States, to ban cannabis. The policy was in place for many years, and to...
4 Ways to Optimize Your SaaS Business
Businesses of all types rely on technology for various needs – project management, payroll, financials, compliance, retail, communication – the list is ongoing. However, technology isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Each industry and business will seek different software to propel their businesses. By choosing the right...
Every Good Relationship Starts With Common Ground
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses and the Emerging Markets Coalition are educating each other to drive toward full access to normalized financial services for the cannabis industry.
What the United States Can Learn From Canada’s Cannabis Clarity
The inherent contradictions of American cannabis laws seem to appear in the news almost every week. At the state level, for example, Virginia recently became the latest jurisdiction to allow adult cannabis use, effective this July 1. But just days later, a court upheld United States federal tax laws that treat state-licensed cannabis...
