Packaging/Branding

Agrify Acquires Brand Portfolio From Green Thumb for $50M

The company is changing its name to RYTHM following the acquisition, which also includes Dogwalkers and Beboe, and will trade on Nasdaq.

California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit

Unclear rules and insufficient enforcement ‘hamper’ the Department of Cannabis Control’s ability to identify packaging that’s attractive to children.

More Seniors Turning to Cannabis, But What’s the Appeal?

Recent data shows that seniors are using cannabis more than ever, and cannabis companies are seeking to educate them about the medicine, but some executives want to see the industry strengthen its marketing approaches.

Pure Sunfarms Publishes Unique Cannabis Potency Research in Scientific Reports

The study highlights natural variability of THC potency in cannabis plants and supports the call for science-based labeling.

NYC-Based Cannabis Brand Silly Nice Beats Chinese Tariffs With American-Made Packaging

The brand partnered with Sana Packaging to cut international costs and champion sustainability.

NBA Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony Brings Cannabis Brand, Agency to New York

The former Knicks player is rolling out his brand, STAYME7O, and cannabis-focused agency, Grand National, in the Empire State.

Supreme Court Inches Toward Allowing Fired Truck Driver to Use RICO Law Over Failed Drug Test

The truck driver claims a hemp-derived CBD product he consumed was falsely advertised as having no THC, causing ‘injury to business.’

California Judge Denies TRO Request That Attempted to Halt State’s Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products

The Superior Court judge ruled that the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and others did not establish ‘irreparable harm’ in a temporary restraining order request.

The Complex Impact of Rescheduling Cannabis on Advertising

The penalties for advertising Schedule I drugs don’t apply to Schedule III drugs, but cannabis businesses could be left in a precarious position.

California Seizes 2.3 Million Unlicensed Cannabis Packages Marked With Forged Regulatory Seal

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce led the recent operation in Los Angeles. Many products were marketed as candy.

Planet 13 Launches Lifestyles Brand Company; Signs 1st Sponsored Athlete in UFC Title Contender Chito Vera

The No. 4 ranked bantamweight contender will promote Planet 13 Fight Club—the company’s combat sports themed division of its new Lifestyles brand.

California Recalls More Cannabis Products Due to Deadly Pesticide

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control issued mandatory recalls for Kush Collective vape products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr.

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