MMJdaily Newsletter | Monday, September 30, 2024

"R&D plays a pivotal role in advancing the industry"

As more EU countries regulate cannabis, early movers find themselves navigating uncharted territories. History has shown that it takes time for any…

CAN (QC): Bécancour-based grower to leverage LED and HPS tech to optimize energy efficiency and light intensity

Bécancour, Québec-based cannabis grower Greentonehas has selected Sollum's advanced LED grow light capabilities to improve their production. In line…

Purple City Genetics and TUMI Genomics partner to transition OnSight Pathogen Testing to TUMIGlow-HLVd Platform

TUMI Genomics is partnering with Purple City Genetics, whereby the TUMIGlow™ Platform will assume the OnSight™ cannabis testing services. While TUMI…

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US (CA): Dept of Cannabis Controll issued 9th product recall in September alone

As the California cannabis industry continues to struggle with contaminated cannabis, the Department of Cannabis Control issued another product recall,…

What’s the greenhouse industry like in Medicine Hat and Redcliff, Alberta?

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently celebrated 40 years of educating and representing ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling and…

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US (CA): Cheech and Chong sue to overturn hemp ban

Members of the hemp industry—including Cheech and Chong's cannabis company—filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to overturn new California regulations…

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NL: Bedrocan to commercialize new variety

Cannabis producer Bedrocan is going to commercialize a new cannabis variety with a cannabidiol (CBD) content of 14 percent. With this, the company is…

US: Florida debates legalization

On Sept. 25, Florida Atlantic University students and faculty gathered in the rotunda of Social Work and Criminal Justice building for the "Breezeway Dialogues," a platform…

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US (MN): City council discusess how zoning will impact manufacturing spaces

Cannabis zoning codes have been a hot topic at city council and commission meetings lately, with some moving faster than others. St. Paul Mayor Melvin…

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US: First cannabis testing license issued in Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the first license will go to KCA Labs in Nicholasville, a safety compliance facility that already tests hemp…

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US (MT): Montana workers vote to unionize

Workers at a marijuana dispensary in Butte Wednesday voted to form the first unionized cannabis workplace in Montana. Employees of Honey Sour…

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US (IL): Cresco Labs board member resigns

Cresco Labs, the operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, announced that Tarik Brooks has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors to devote his time…

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US: While Illinois officials tout diversity, hurdles remain

While Illinois's cannabis market is booming and the state has made progress in diversifying new licensees, significant hurdles remain for businesses…

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US (NY): Neighbor's fume over farm

A loophole in the Town of Moreau's zoning code has allowed a cannabis farm to continually operate while attempts to stymie the operation have gone up…

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US (OH): MariMed commences adult-use sales in Ohio

MariMed has commenced adult-use retail sales at its Thrive Wellness dispensary in Tiffin, Ohio. Since its opening in June 2023, the dispensary has been…