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Three New Standards Aim to Support Cannabis Facility Security

Three new ASTM International standards cover video surveillance systems, access control systems and intrusion detection systems.

Cresco Labs Names Former Molson Coors Marketing Executive Greg Butler Chief Commercial Officer

The celebrated marketer brings diverse experiences in health and wellness, as well as CPG brand building, to help scale Cresco Labs’ U.S. market presence and create the first nationally recognized portfolio of cannabis brands.

SLANG Worldwide Expands Partnership with Cookies into the Oregon Market

A SLANG Network partner will cultivate the Cookies strains, and SLANG will market and sell the products through its statewide distribution channels.

Colorado State University Announces New Degree in Cannabis Science

Undergraduate degree program at Colorado State University-Pueblo will help to cultivate a new crop of cannabis experts and motivate research interest and efforts.

Louisiana’s Southern University to Harvest First Medical Cannabis Crop

Products should be available for patients to purchase within the next two months.

ASTM International Publishes Auditing Standard for Cannabis Businesses

The new standard provides a framework that could help internal quality-and-compliance specialists, external stakeholders and third-party auditors who want to develop assessments that foster safety and reduce compliance risks.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Steps Down, Cannabis Industry Loses Legendary Breeder Subcool: Week in Review

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

Aurora Cannabis Announces CEO Retirement and Succession, Board of Directors Expansion, and Business Transformation Plan

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced retirement, and Executive Chairman Michael Singer has been appointed as interim CEO, effective immediately.

Shelter Acquires Saskatchewan's Agro Greens, Adds Processing and Sales to Its Cannabis Capabilities

Based in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Agro Greens holds standard cultivation and standard processing licences, as well as licences for medical and non-medical cannabis sales.

Agritek Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Florida Zoned Cannabis Property and Enter Into Long-Term Lease with Licensed Operator

The 15,000-square-foot building has met initial zoning approval as the first property within the Florida municipality for licensed cultivation or manufacturing operation.

New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program Ends 2019 with $129 Million in Patient Sales

Patient enrollment grew by 19% from 2018 to 2019.

Missouri Licenses Six Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Businesses

The licensees will use their technology platforms to track medical cannabis from the seed or immature plant stage through the product’s sale at a dispensary.

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