Prior to recreational cannabis legalization in California, unlicensed cannabis companies proliferated under a system that didn’t require state licenses to operate medical cannabis businesses; however, the opportunity for those operating under the guise of legality is over in California and a popular cannabis dispensary and strain review website is erring on the side of caution.
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Canadian Cannabis Consumers Spent Almost C$6 Billion on Product in 2017
Recreational cannabis legalization is on Canada’s horizon and as a means of understanding pre- and post-legalization markets, Statistics Canada has been analyzing historical data to get a sense of what the future of legal cannabis may hold for the country and if its most recent report is any indication, Canadian cannabis consumers are ready to open their wallets when it comes to cannabis.
Coloradans Know More About Marijuana Now Than When It Was Legalized
DENVER, Jan. 18, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Recent evaluation results show that Colorado’s marijuana public education efforts have ensured more adults know the laws covering retail marijuana, more parents are planning to talk to their children about the risks of marijuana use, most young women know the danger of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and more young people know that using marijuana makes it harder to complete the tasks that help them reach their goals.
Eaze Data Report: Major Increase in Legal Marijuana Sales in California
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Eaze, the leading marijuana technology company, today released its Eaze Insights: 2017 State of Cannabis data report, a comprehensive overview of consumer trends driving the marijuana industry year over year.
Many Cannabis Users Aren’t Convinced Marijuana Causes Impaired Driving
A new Health Canada survey shows that Canadian cannabis users are hazy on the risks of driving while under the influence of the drug.
Consumer Alert: Edible Products Manufactured by Frozen Budz Have Not Been Tested
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office enforcement team has discovered that most edible products produced by Frozen Budz manufacturing facility (license #10012) were not tested as required by 3 AAC 306.550 before being transferred to retail marijuana stores and sold to consumers.
Cannabis-infused Beverages Could Help to Retain Young Beer Drinkers, says GlobalData
LONDON, Nov. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Brewers could tap into the emerging cannabis-infused beverages trend to attract and retain younger consumers, with a number of companies looking to invest in the sector in anticipation of cannabis becoming more widely legally available, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Sex and Drugs: U.S. Study Links Marijuana Use to More Intercourse
Where there is smoke, there tends to be fire, say medical researchers who found frequent marijuana users have about 20 percent more sex than those who abstain.
Green Dot Labs’ Premium Black Label Nectar Line Debuts in Colorado’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Green Dot Labs, a Boulder, Colo.-based producer of fine cannabis extracts, announced today that its celebrated Black Label Nectar product line – the most reputable concentrates in Colorado and a cult favorite among discerning medical patients for years – will now be available for sale at adult-use, or recreational, dispensaries in Colorado.
Things to Know About Washington Cannabis Consumers
While it has been established that Washington cannabis consumers still love flower the most, who’s buying all of this flower, how much are they spending and what brands do they prefer?
Why Recreational Weed in California Could Cost More
Folks in the cannabis industry fear that cultivation, production and retail regulations could drive up the price of weed just when consumers are able to buy in stores without a doctor’s recommendation.
Space Weed Bro Launches Marijuana Into Space
PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Space Weed Bro made intergalactic history by launching one pound of marijuana flower 32 KM above the Earth’s surface into space.
Legalized Cannabis May Be a Windfall for McDonald’s and Taco Bell
The munchies are driving up fast-food sales in states where marijuana is legal. Cannabis has been shown to increase users’ appetite, sending many customers of legalized dispensaries to fast-food chains.
Dalhousie Releases Study on Canadian Attitudes Towards Cannabis‑Infused Food
HALIFAX, N.S., Sept. 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — A new study from Dalhousie University found that 46% of Canadians would try cannabis-infused food products if they became available on the market.
Is Marijuana Unhealthy? An In-Depth Look at the Research
Is marijuana unhealthy? In this video, Mic. the Vegan reviews over 20 studies on the topic to determine which myths and claims about marijuana’s harms and benefits are valid.
Marijuana Consumers Aren’t Hard-core Partiers, They Just Want to Sleep
Contrary to the image of stoners being party animals, it turns out that many marijuana consumers just want to go to sleep. New data from Consumer Research Around Cannabis found that only pain relief equaled sleep as a reason for using marijuana.
Report: 39% of Canadians Will Become Recreational Cannabis Consumers
While Canada’s House of Commons is hashing out the details of legalization, stakeholders have been trying to determine how many recreational cannabis consumers will participate in the legal market and now there’s a new report to help them.
Now We Finally Know What Californians Are Smoking
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 11, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — BDS Analytics today launches the cannabis industry’s most comprehensive and granular examination of the California cannabis market, an essential tool for cannabis businesses, investors, and others interested in understanding and assessing the largest cannabis marketplace in the world.
Smoking Legal Pot in Las Vegas Tricky for Tourists
The legal use of marijuana is the latest temptation available to tens of millions of people who visit Las Vegas each year. But the law mandates the legally bought marijuana be consumed in a private residence, which puts tourists in a tough spot.
Wana Brands Gains Market Share Within the Oregon Edibles Industry
PORTLAND, Ore., July 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — As the cannabis market blossoms in Oregon, consumers are turning to edibles for a safe, effective, discreet and delicious way to achieve a legal elevated lift.
Gallup Poll: 45 Percent of Americans Have Tried Marijuana
The number of Americans that have tried marijuana has hit an all time high. According to a recent Gallup poll, approximately 45% of Americans have tried marijuana, marking a record high since the polling organization began asking the question in 1969.
Best Practices: Cannabis Executives Share Social Media Advice
Here, CEOs and cannabis executives share their advice on using social media to reach customers, suppliers, investors and the press.
CannaConsumer Magazine June / July 2017 Issue Now Available!
ATLANTA, GA, July 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — CannaConsumer Magazine announced today that it has published its June / July 2017 issue of the CannaConsumer Magazine. In this issue, learn about Paul Himmelstein and his passion for providing many types of insurance for cannabis consumers.
It’s Tea Time for the Cannabis Industry
BOULDER, Colo., May 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Teapots are taking on a new meaning, as consumers turn to pot-infused teas for their cuppas.
Why Marijuana Companies May Be Treading Water for Quite a While
While investors holding for the past year have still made a positive return, there may not be much room left for marijuana companies’ shares to run higher.
World of Cannabis Summit: Processing and Manufacturing
Watch Bradley Orr, CEO of Stratos, and Michael Katz, CEO of Evoxe, talk about processing and manufacturing cannabis at the World of Cannabis in Las Vegas.
Report: Medical Cannabis Patients Outspending Recreational Consumers
On April 26, 2017, New Frontier Data, an analytics firm, announced that it had released The Cannabis Industry Annual Report: 2017 Legal Marijuana Outlook, revealing some compelling data on the market habits of medical cannabis patients and recreational cannabis consumers across the country.
World of Cannabis Summit Interview: Munchies B Gone’s Richard Zimmer
In this World of Cannabis Interview, watch Caroline Cahill, Managing Editor of MJINews.com and Marijuana Industry News magazine, interview Richard Zimmer III, Co-Founder of Munchies B Gone.
Marijuana Industry Faces Challenge in Gaining Canadians’ Trust
Marijuana stocks may have leapt higher on the news of Ottawa’s plans to legalize the drug by next year, but the industry is facing an uphill battle in building trust with Canadian consumers, according to a new survey.
Cannabis Legalization Spawns Diverse Consumer Marketplace
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tailoring products and services to the different emerging consumer groups and their unique motivations presents a challenge to entrepreneurial cannabis businesses. To help meet this challenge, two marketing veterans are launching RED BOMBr, a strategy consultancy for the cannabis industry, that helps product makers, dispensaries, growers, and investors better understand the opportunities presented by different consumers.
MassRoots Launches New Website and Accelerates User Acquisition
DENVER, March 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), a leading technology platform for medical cannabis patients and businesses, is pleased to announce it has launched a new website, accessible at www.MassRoots.com.
MassRoots Announces One Million Registered Users
DENVER, March 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), a leading technology platform for the medical cannabis industry, announced today that the company has registered more than one million users on its platform.
New Report from Eaze Shows Record Legal Marijuana Use in California
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Following decades of stigmatization and prohibition, a new data report titled, Eaze Insights: State of Cannabis 2016, reveals that Californians are increasingly comfortable with marijuana use and are embracing its benefits.
Leafbuyer Announces its List of the ‘Top 10 Most Eye-Catching Dispensaries in Seattle’
SEATTLE, Jan. 31, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Leafbuyer.com, the world’s leading cannabis deals website, which connects cannabis consumers to the best legal marijuana deals in the market, has announced its 2017 list of the “Top 10 Most Eye-Catching Dispensaries in Seattle.”
Cannabis Retail Evolving as Industry Goes Mainstream
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — “On a bustling stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard lined by vintage stores and eateries, the MedMen shop looks right at home,” the Los Angeles Times proclaimed in a front-page article this week headlined “For Pot Shops, a Whiff of Luxury.”
Pesticide Residue Prompts Denver Business to Recall Marijuana
On Jan. 19, 2017, Green Man Cannabis in Denver voluntarily recalled marijuana flower and products due to samples containing off-label pesticide residues.
LucidMood Unveils Side-Effect-Free Cannabis Pens
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — LucidMood is thrilled today to announce the launch of its much-anticipated line of side-effect-free, mood-enhancing “sippers.”
MassRoots Recruits Daniel Droller as Vice President of Business Development
DENVER, Jan. 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce it has recruited Dan Droller as Vice President of Business Development.
MassRoots Issues Shareholder Letter
DENVER, Jan. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB:MSRT) one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, announced today that the Company mailed a letter to its shareholders updating them on recent developments, financial results, and new business opportunities.
Marijuana Industry Group Launches Safe Consumption PSA Campaign
DENVER, Dec. 30, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Marijuana Industry Group (MIG) has launched a public service announcement campaign advocating safe and responsible cannabis consumption in the Colorado marketplace, where cannabis was first made legal for adults.
Westword Selects Leafbuyer as Official Cannabis Deals Partner
DENVER, Dec. 19, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Colorado media titan Westword has selected Leafbuyer.com as its official cannabis deals partner.
Lucky Edibles Raises the Bar on Cannabis Packaging with an Art & Design Focus
DENVER, Dec. 16, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lucky Edibles ™ a Colorado-based cannabis-infused mint company, is set to unveil new branding for all products this December.
Green Bits and Leafly Partner to Help Cannabis Business Owners Provide Better Information to Patients and Consumers
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Green Bits, the painless point-of-sale (POS) for cannabis retailers and dispensaries, has partnered with Leafly, the world’s largest cannabis information resource, to provide legal cannabis business owners an easier way to provide patients and consumers up-to-date menu information to help them choose the right product.
Stoners No More: Upscale Purchasers of Brand Name Cannabis Products Break Stereotypes and Change the Marijuana Marketplace
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — A new class of Cannabis Consumers is reshaping marijuana culture. These individuals break the ‘out of it’ stoner stereotype in favor of feeling more ‘present’ and ‘mindful’ while they consume cannabis.
The Cannabis Consumers Coalition Signs On Powerhouse Fox Rothschild, to Give Consumers a Powerful Voice in the New Cannabis Industry
DENVER, July 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis Consumers Coalition (CCC), a member based cannabis consumer advocacy and watchdog organization based out of Denver, CO, has officially signed on to be represented by the prestigious Fox Rothschild LLP, an Am Law 100 firm with nearly 750 attorneys practicing in 22 offices nationwide.
Focusing on Passion and Production Excellence, Good Chemistry Launches “Craft of Cannabis” Campaign
DENVER, June 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — As Good Chemistry—the leader in cultivating consistent, high-quality cannabis—expands production capabilities in Colorado and Nevada, the company debuts its “Craft of Cannabis” initiative with a new advertising campaign and website.
Prices Are Dropping for the Legal Cannabis Market
During the initial period right after legalization, residents of Colorado and Washington came to an unfortunate realization – legal marijuana was expensive.
New Poll Reveals Surprising Insights Into Cannabis Culture
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — With “420” approaching this Wednesday, cannabis media company Civilized has conducted a cannabis culture poll – uncovering fascinating findings and debunking outdated stereotypes about cannabis use and lifestyle.
Weekly CannaBit: Female Marijuana Consumers Represent a Key Market Opportunity
Weekly CannaBit for the week of April 11, 2016: Women are a key demographic in legal marijuana markets, and the growing number of products specifically aimed at female marijuana consumers reflects the significant market opportunity they represent.
Good Chemistry Launches Simple, Fun, Free Tool to Help Consumers Assess High Quality Cannabis
DENVER, April 14, 2016 /Weed Wire/ – All Cannabis is not created equal, and just as wine enthusiasts enjoy a user friendly tasting system and diamond buyers employ the “Four C’s,” Good Chemistry Nurseries, one of the industry’s most experienced Cannabis producers has now created a stylish, easy-to-use free consumer cannabis evaluation guide for assessing quality cannabis flower.