Attorney Cat Packer was the first person of color to helm a major cannabis regulatory commission in the United States.

Cat Packer on Cannabis, Equity, and Reform

Former Los Angeles regulator Cat Packer reflects on cannabis policy, social justice, and what the industry must do to repair the harms of the drug war.
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Packaging: the Trojan Horse of Cannabis Branding

Cannabis packaging is getting personal. Today's savviest brands use design to build trust, reflect values, and make the plant feel right at home in everyday life.
X-ray style image of a cannabis plant showcasing bud and leaf structure, representing cannabis sterilization through irradiation.

Why X-Rays Beat Gamma Rays for Cannabis Decontamination

X-ray decontamination offers cannabis producers a safer, more efficient, and more convenient alternative to gamma-ray methods. An MIT-educated engineer explains why.
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Social Equity in Cannabis: The Promise and Pitfalls Across the U.S.

In 2019, Illinois simultaneously legalized recreational cannabis and launched a statewide social equity program aimed at equalizing access for justice-impacted individuals and marginalized groups....
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Top CRMs for Cannabis Businesses

Whether courting consumers or managing wholesale accounts, CRM platforms built for cannabis offer businesses the tools they need to engage, comply, and grow.
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How Growers Are Becoming the Face of the Brand

Cultivators are stepping into the spotlight to share their stories, connect with consumers, and build powerful brand loyalty through transparency and authenticity.
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How Truth, Resourcefulness, and Diligence Drive Cannabis Marketing Success

Truth, resourcefulness, and diligence are the foundation of every successful cannabis marketing campaign. Here’s how to apply them effectively.
Lineup of Mary Jones cannabis-infused sodas in Berry Lemonade, Orange & Cream, Green Apple, and Root Beer flavors, featured before Jones Soda Co.’s 2025 divestiture.

Jones Soda Sells Cannabis Beverage Business

SEATTLE - Jones Soda Co., a craft beverage company, sold its cannabis beverage business, including all related cannabis-specific assets under the Mary Jones brand, to MJ...
Colorful cans of Cann and Happi hemp-derived THC beverages submerged in ice, illustrating the growing appeal of low-dose, lifestyle-oriented cannabis drinks.

THC Beverage Boom: Why Cannabis Brands Are Betting on Hemp Drinks

A new wave of hemp-derived THC beverages is disrupting the cannabis industry and winning over mainstream consumers. As regulatory gaps widen and retail access expands, cannabis brands are tapping into the booming infused drink market—no dispensary required.
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Aurora Cannabis Denies Report of $215M MedLeaf Acquisition

EDMONTON, Canada – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) issued a formal denial Wednesday regarding widely circulated reports claiming the company planned to acquire New...

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