CannaSpotlight

New Jersey is taking a major step forward in its cannabis industry with the official launch of its consumption lounge licensing process. The state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for on-site consumption areas on January 2, 2025, allowing businesses to create...

The Garden State’s cannabis industry will take center stage at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight on March 4, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Somerset. This event aims to delve into New Jersey‘s burgeoning cannabis market, offering insights into retail...

At the recent Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim, DJ Saul, CEO of B&Y Ventures, shared his perspective on the role of genuine connections in celebrity-backed cannabis brands. Representing Khalifa Kush, the cannabis line co-founded by Wiz Khalifa, Saul spoke about how an...

At the Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim, Lisa Weser, founder and CEO of Trailblaze, addressed a core debate within the cannabis industry: balancing consumer-driven product trends with a commitment to quality production. Weser, alongside other industry professionals, shared...

At the recent Cannabis Market Spotlight event in Anaheim, California, Department of Cannabis Control director Nicole Elliott addressed some of the state's pressing cannabis industry challenges, zeroing in on tax reform and hemp regulation as two priority areas. As the state's top cannabis...

In Anaheim at the recent Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event, seasoned cannabis entrepreneur Seth Yakatan shared his perspective on the cannabis industry's current landscape and future potential. Despite recent shifts in cannabis stock prices, Yakatan believes the sector remains...

Jeff Levers, co-founder of Beard Bros Pharms, shared candid insights into the challenges and potential of California's cannabis industry at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event in Anaheim. He described the industry in three words: "struggle, resiliency and a positive...

Ahead of the Benzinga California Cannabis Market Spotlight event this November, it's crucial to understand the history and current status of California’s cannabis industry. As one of the most complex legal markets in the U.S., California has experienced both progress and ongoing hurdles...

As California’s cannabis market faces new challenges and potential regulatory shifts, industry leaders are gathering in Anaheim on Nov. 12 for the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight. Following a packed event earlier this year, this one-day gathering promises vital discussions on the future of...

An investigation by The Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek has exposed widespread pesticide contamination in cannabis products sold in California. Of the 42 products tested, 25 contained pesticide levels that exceeded state and federal safety standards. Harmful substances, many of which are smuggled...

"This [cannabis ] has been great for the city of Plainfield, great for the state of New Jersey," Plainfield’s mayor Adrian O. Mapp told attendees at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight on Monday in New Jersey. Despite the stigma attached to the industry, Mapp says legalization and...

The California State Fair will allow on-site cannabis sales and consumption for the first time in U.S. history. The 17-day event, starting on July 12 in Sacramento, will feature a marijuana dispensary managed by Embarc. Lauren Carpenter, co-founder of Embarc, emphasized the importance of this...

In the densely populated urban landscapes of New Jersey and New York, cannabis delivery presents unique challenges and opportunities. The Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight conference in New Brunswick, NJ, provided a platform for industry experts to delve into the nuances of delivering cannabis in...

At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Spotlight in New Jersey, experts like Pablo Zuanic, managing partner at Zuanic & Associates, and Tyler Beuerlein from Safe Harbor Financial discussed the end of cannabis banking issues and the risks of overly ambitious regulations. The panel also...

"For us, everything starts with cultivation," Laurie Holcomb founder and CEO of Gold Flora (OTC:GRAM) told the crowd gathered at the recent Benzinga cannabis event –Cannabis Market Spotlight on Monday in New Jersey. "We’ve got 107,000 square feet of canopy. It’s all indoor. So we...