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Latest news from the US and Canada cannabis industry.
Black market weed continues to thrive in Canada despite legalization
Several months before Canada became the first G7 country to legalize recreational cannabis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed the move would eliminate the back market. “And over the following months, and indeed years, we will...
Luxembourg to become first European country to legalize recreational weed
Luxembourg’s health minister confirmed the country is on track to become the first in Europe to legalize cannabis production and consumption. According to Etienne Schneider, the Luxembourg government will submit a draft to the Governing...
Outside Lands becomes first major festival in the US to sell pot on-site
This weekend festival-goers in Northern California had the opportunity to buy legal weed for the first time ever at a major music event in the United States. San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival (August 9-11)...
Bernie Sanders wants to legalize weed by executive order
With election campaigns in the United States in full swing, voters interested in the legalization of cannabis at the federal level are closely watching presidential hopefuls. Among the most noteworthy when it comes to this...
Ontario regulators probe CannTrust in latest blow to struggling cannabis company
Securities regulators in Canada opened an investigation into medical cannabis producer CannTrust Holdings Inc. over the company’s breach of growing rules. The probe, launched by the Ontario Securities Commission in partnership with the Joint Serious...
First “Economic Empowerment” dispensary to be opened in Boston
Two Massachusetts residents will open the first “economic empowerment” cannabis shop in the state this October, after having recently been granted a provisional license to open a recreational dispensary in Boston. The first to benefit...
Beverage Industry Magazine readers chose Oki CBD as favorite new drink
Readers of Beverage Industry Magazine voted Oki CBD-infused beverages as their favorite new product release in June. Oki drinks garnered 28% of the vote, followed by Pear Chamomile PRESS Hard Seltzer and Tampico Beverages ZERO...
US Colleges are offering cannabis courses as industry takes off
As more states move to legalize or decriminalize weed in the United States, a growing number of colleges across the country are now offering courses in cannabis studies. The legal marijuana business surged to $10.4 billion...