M&A Frenzy And Deflation Post-Election: Which Companies Are Ready To Win Big In Florida's Cannabis Market
With Florida's recreational cannabis vote looming, Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates anticipates a high-stakes shakeup in the state's cannabis market. His latest analysis reveals a volatile mix of market deflation, rapid retail expansion and an active M&A landscape as key companies position themselves to capitalize on post-election shifts. For operators ready to seize these dynamics, the coming months following the on November 5 elections could bring significant growth opportunities...or intensified competition. Get Benzinga’s exclusive analysis and the top news about the cannabis industry and markets daily in your inbox for free. Subscribe to our newsletter here. You can't afford to miss out...
What’s in your weed? A Missouri state lab to check industry claims
Missouri plans to spend millions from state marijuana taxes on a laboratory to help regulators keep tabs on the safety and potency of more than $1 billion of joints, edibles and other cannabis products sold annually across the state. Health experts and consumer groups applauded the added regulatory check, outlined in an Oct. 11 report […] The post What’s in your weed? A Missouri state lab to check industry claims appeared first on The Beacon.
UK Report: Illegal Cannabis Sales Surge 50% in Past Two Years
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Curaleaf International, a global leader in the medical marijuana market, has released a report detailing the growth of the nation’s illegal marijuana market, while calling on the government to put in place stricter regulations in order to protect consumers. Curaleaf is “urging the UK government to take immediate action against the rapidly growing online illicit … Continue reading The post UK Report: Illegal Cannabis Sales Surge 50% in Past Two Years appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Massachusetts: Over $500 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Since July, Prices Hit All-Time Low
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has released sales data for the state’s legal marijuana industry for the first time since the end of June. After a nearly four-month hiatus, the CCC has published marijuana sales data for July, August, September, and the first 13 days of October. Prior to this release, the last data … Continue reading The post Massachusetts: Over $500 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Since July, Prices Hit All-Time Low appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Canada’s medical cannabis system changed but didn’t disappear after recreational legalization
When Canada legalized recreational cannabis use on Oct. 17, 2018, there were concerns about the potential impacts. Would it trigger greater cannabis use, boost economic growth or otherwise affect the country’s health, safety and finances? Patients already using cannabis legally for medical purposes were especially concerned. They worried that recreational legalization might prompt physicians to stop authorizing cannabis treatments. Or that cannabis producers would abandon the small medical market to pursue the larger recreational one. After recreational legalization, the medical cannabis system did see declines. Between June 2018 and December 2022, the number of registered patients fell 32 per cent, while product...