Green Market Report

Debra Borchardt, the executive editor and co-founder of Green Market Report, offered a frank assessment of the cannabis industry's debt burden at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. As economic challenges continue to mount for cannabis businesses, Borchardt emphasized the importance of...

The 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Award winners were announced during a celebratory event Tuesday at the end of the first day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The awards recognized leading individuals and companies for their exceptional contributions to the cannabis industry. Michael Berger...

FiSai US Management, a major creditor of The Cannabist Company (OTC:CBSTF) is growing increasingly concerned over the company's management. FiSai, which holds $50 million in secured notes due in 2026, has taken the unusual step of publicly airing its frustrations, reported Debra Borchardt of Green...

As California moves forward with emergency regulations on hemp, concerns are growing about the potential consequences for the cannabis industry. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s new restrictions, which limit the sale of hemp products, have sparked debate within the cannabis community. These changes,...

As the cannabis industry evolves, the conversation surrounding medical marijuana appears to be shifting to the background. Once central to cannabis reform, medical marijuana now seems to receive less focus compared to adult-use legalization in policy discussions. With new state and federal...

The cannabis industry, once characterized by sky-high valuations and rapid expansion, is now facing a harsh reality: dispensaries that were worth millions just a year ago are now struggling to find buyers at a fraction of that price. As Debra Borchardt noted in Green Market Report, according to...

“Appreciate the opportunity to be here today,” said keynote speaker Charlie Bachtell, co-founder & CEO of Cresco Labs Inc (OTCQX: CRLBF) at the September Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference panel discussion, moderated by Debra Borchardt, executive editor at Green Market Report...

Marijuana businesses have been struggling to raise capital for years. Now the industry is hanging on hopes of major federal reform that would resolve the money issue. With the SAFER Banking Act approved by a Senate committee on Wednesday, optimism is rising. Still, the question is...

In a potentially game-changing decision, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently recommended the DEA to consider reclassifying cannabis from its Schedule I status — a classification that denotes no medical value, on par with substances like heroin — to...

Recent research conducted by Viridian Capital Advisors reveals that the cannabis sector requires more capital as compared to other similar industries. The findings offer a unique perspective into the challenges the cannabis industry faces, especially considering the potential for federal...

"Data point is definitely the jewel in your crown to be able to understand the consumer," said Sarah Kabakoff, VP of business development at Dutchie, at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. The cannabis industry has witnessed seismic shifts over the years, but...

Elev8 Cannabis Retail Licenses Suspended After Owner’s Threats “When anger rises, think of the consequences.” - Confucius In the case of cannabis retail chain owner, Oluwaseun Adedeji, the consequence is the suspension of retail licenses.  What happened  The...

The Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis (CARSC) recently sued New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) for allegedly violating the Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act (MRTA). The Claim Continues… In response to recent events, the New York MSO Coalition released a...

Last week the US economy got clobbered by the biggest banking collapse since 2008 when the parent of Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) failed to raise enough capital to continue. It's now being shopped around by bankers. The news came on the heels...

It is safe to say that the cannabis industry would not have progressed as much as it has if it were not for the people who believed in it. Cannabis advocates, lobbyists, growers, operators, consumers and researchers have consistently played a crucial role in the space. Nevertheless,...