The Business of Cannabis

North Carolina Cherokee Cannabis Dispo Opens For Recreational Sales

Sep 8, 2024 | National

At least 65 people lined up Sept. 7 Saturday as the Cherokee prepared to open North Carolina’s first and only marijuana dispensary superstore to all adults. “This is amazing to see so many people here,” James Bradley, Qualla Enterprises production manager, told The...

Imlay City Faces Legal Challenge Over Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sep 4, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Two years ago, the voters of Imlay City approved a ballot measure allowing the establishment of medical cannabis facilities within city limits. However, despite this decision, no such facilities have opened since. Now, the same group that supported the November 2022...

4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

What the developer says is Michigan’s first combined music venue and cannabis-consumption lounge could come to the Ypsilanti-area. The proposed project includes a 4,300-square-foot lounge, outdoor amphitheater and a 1,260-square-foot storage building across 3.87 acres...

Polish Hemp Fiber Varieties Stand Out Against Those From China, USA In Oregon Trials

Sep 4, 2024 | International

Polish hemp varieties were the top performers in fiber hemp trials recently reported in a study by researchers at Oregon State University. Henola, primarily a grain producer, and fiber-specific Białobrzeskie, had significantly higher bast fiber content, by percentage,...

Pre-Rolls Spark Fastest Growth Cannabis Category

Sep 4, 2024 | National

As consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolled joints have evolved from a niche offering to a staple on retail shelves and are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. Between June 2023 and June...