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A 'Fake' Marijuana Union Has California Teamsters Up In Arms
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 4:39pm | 709California's labor regulators have once again found themselves delving into the intricate world of cannabis labor agreements. As reported by MJ BizDaily, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has lodged a complaint with the state Agricultural Labor Relations Board, raising concerns about...
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Why Jay-Z Thinks That, When It Comes To Legal Weed, 'Arbitrary Borders Still Demarcate Who Can Benefit'
Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 11:09am | 328Jay-Z launched a cannabis line, Monogram, in 2020. To mark the occasion, the brand, owned by TPCO Holding Corp (OTC: GRAMF), unveiled a nationwide awareness campaign drawing attention to the arbitrary borders between state lines that still determine who can benefit from cannabis,...
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Cannabis Companies Nabis And The Parent Company Forge Exclusive Distribution Partnership
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 2:46pm | 484Nabis, a licensed cannabis wholesale platform, announced a distribution partnership with The Parent Company (TPCO) (NEO: GRAM.U, OTCQX: GRAMF) that will optimize efficiencies while bringing top brands to dispensaries across California. “We are excited to be the exclusive...
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Apple's Cannabis iPhone App Is Benefiting Businesses And Consumers, Where's Google Play Store?
Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 4:55pm | 648Cannabis delivery and technology companies say that Apple’s recent decision to let iPhone apps process marijuana transactions "is already bringing benefits" after these businesses launched new apps for Apple’s iOS smartphone operating system, reported MJBizDaily. Apple’s...
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From Carlos Santana To Nicole Kidman: Why Celebrities Keep Jumping Into The Cannabis Industry And Why We Love It
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 10:33am | 2335Cannabis and celebrities seem to go hand in hand. Some celebs have decided to become part of the industry as brand ambassadors, while others have launched their own brands. Musicians, actors and athletes have expressed their love for the plant. But why now? Is it because the stigma around...
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Former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz Shares Advice For Cannabis Entrepreneurs: 'You Have To Have Some Cojones'
Sunday, July 18, 2021 - 3:20pm | 1200A couple years ago, Carol Bartz, former CEO of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Yahoo, joined seed-to-sale cannabis company Caliva - now owned by TPCO Holding Corp (OTC: GRAMF), after investing in it alongside NFL legend Joe Montana – found here talking about cannabis and football....
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Cannabis SPACs Will Remain Popular In 2021 Despite Several Challenges
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 5:02pm | 862Cannabis companies continue to face restrictions on most national exchanges. Special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) help fill the funding void. These types of deals are occurring more often as a less costly and more efficient go-public strategy. Recall in ...
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Jay-Z Inks Largest Cannabis SPAC Deal Ever With Subversive Capital, Roc Nation, Caliva, Left Coast Ventures
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 7:34pm | 611Music industry mogul Jay-Z is set to join a newly formed cannabis company that's expected to become the largest in California. The venture was formed via a partnership between Caliva, Left Coast Ventures, Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp. (OTCQX: SBVCF) and Roc...
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Jay-Z And Caliva Share Details Of Monogram Cannabis Brand, Mentorship Program
Monday, October 26, 2020 - 2:00pm | 504Last week, Jay-Z offered an initial glimpse into the world of his upcoming cannabis line, Monogram. The event was marked by the debut of the site the Monogram website and the brand’s Instagram account. Monogram is the first brand born out of the entrepreneur’s partnership...
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Caliva Announces Massive Cannabis Delivery Expansion, New Scheduled Delivery Service
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 2:05pm | 335Cannabis brand Caliva has expanded its in-house, direct-to-consumer delivery services in California to include an additional 96 cities located in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. The company is now able to deliver cannabis to roughly 5 million additional customers, executives told Benzinga. This means...
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New Cannabis Products: A White Canna-Wine, A CBD Bath Bomb, And New Caliva Gummies
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 12:07pm | 705As the cannabis market expands, it's hard to keep track of the many products that launch every week. Benzinga put together a short list of some of the most interesting new cannabis products. Here they are: Saka White Following last year’s release of its PINK blend, Napa Valley-based...
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The Importance Of Trust In The Cannabis Industry, According To Caliva's CEO
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 1:21pm | 720This special presentation from Caliva is from Benzinga’s June 1 Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference. Click here for more coverage of this event, with presentations from some of the top CEOs, investors and lenders in the cannabis space. The path toward upward economic mobility...
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New Cannabis Products: Caliva's Fresh Flower Vape, CBD Creams, Beverage Mixers
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 1:25pm | 820As the cannabis market expands, it's hard to keep track of the many products that launch every week. Benzinga put together a short list of some of the most interesting new cannabis products launched recently. Caliva Fresh Flower Vape Caliva launched its Fresh Flower Vapes. Available in 5...
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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Presents: Keynote Speaker Dennis O'Malley
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 1:39pm | 583Dennis O'Malley has become a major figure in the cannabis industry. The Caliva CEO — set to deliver the keynote at the Virtual Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on June 1 at 10 a.m. — is in charge of what's believed to be one of the largest players in the...
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Caliva, Hypur Talk New Partnership, Cashless Payments For Cannabis Businesses
Monday, April 20, 2020 - 5:24pm | 533In March, California cannabis producer and retailer Caliva terminated its partnership with delivery platform Eaze. Since then, the company has focused on improving its self-managed delivery service. A new partnership with cashless payment service Hypur allows Caliva to accept electronic...