Aurora secured EU plant variety rights for two proprietary cannabis cultivars, signaling a bigger shift in the market. Protected genetics and consistent outputs are becoming the competitive moat as global medical cannabis matures.

Wyld’s acquisition of Grön highlights a more disciplined phase of cannabis consolidation focused on brand strength and proven demand. Strategic M&A and refined product pipelines are shaping the industry’s next chapter.

As California’s cannabis market consolidates, distribution and logistics infrastructure is emerging as a key winner. Large-scale supply chain platforms benefit when retail and brands shrink but volume concentrates.

Behind federal rescheduling headlines, U.S. cannabis markets are still experiencing license contraction and consolidation. Operators are shifting focus toward efficiency and long-term sustainability as the industry matures.

Federal cannabis rescheduling has opened the door to clearer regulation of CBD and hemp-derived cannabinoids. New frameworks could shape product standards, labeling, and oversight, creating both opportunity and responsibility for businesses.

Massachusetts has approved licensed social cannabis consumption lounges, opening a new experience driven category beyond traditional retail. The rules emphasize safety, equity, and responsible use while creating meaningful opportunities for new operators.

Aurora Cannabis shares surged as federal rescheduling discussions renewed investor optimism. The rally highlights how regulatory expectations are currently the biggest driver in cannabis capital markets.

Stiiizy has acquired twelve former Gold Flora retail stores, bringing its total to sixty one locations. The expansion shows the companys confidence in the California market and highlights the importance of scale and strategy in a challenging retail landscape.

A new federal spending bill provision reclassifies cannabis seeds based on potential THC content, effectively banning most legal seed sales. Growers warn this change could push genetics underground, reduce diversity, and harm small breeders across the U.S.

Cannabis consumption lounges are emerging as the next major industry growth vertical. With the right focus on compliance, safety, experience design, and education, operators can build long-term loyalty and unlock powerful new revenue streams.

Kansas hemp growers and processors warn that new federal restrictions targeting intoxicating hemp products threaten their investments and the state’s once-promising hemp industry. The upcoming changes could reshape rural economies and force businesses to rethink their strategy.

A federal funding bill signed by President Donald Trump includes language banning most hemp-derived THC beverages after November 2026. The move threatens the booming “cannabis drink” category and forces beverage companies to prepare now for reformulation, pivoting, or shutdown.

A woman-led biotech company is developing prescription-grade cannabinoid treatments for women’s health conditions like endometriosis. Their work aims to bring cannabis into mainstream medical and pharmaceutical channels — marking a breakthrough moment for both science and the cannabis industry.

Missouri regulators are preparing enforcement actions against the state’s booming hemp-derived THC beverage market, which is projected to grow 25% in 2025. As federal oversight remains unclear, Missouri joins other states in tightening control to protect consumers and ensure market integrity.