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From cost savings to ensuring consistent quality, the foundation of every successful investment begins with reliable seeds. Developing such genetics is no small feat; it takes decades, even generations, to achieve perfection. Few companies embody this legacy better than Dutch Passion Seeds, an...

At C4, in Chico, California, the benefits of automation go beyond efficiency—they also create opportunities for community development. In the quiet hum of a manufacturing facility in Chico, California, lies a story as old as the American dream. It's about a man who turned adversity into...

Too busy paying rent to roll joints? For Millennials, pre-rolls are a $3 billion solution, claiming 44.6% of the market. Convenient and ready to go, these tidy joints have become a coping mechanism for a time-strapped generation. A white paper from Custom Cones USA and data firm Headset provides a...

The pre-roll market, now surpassing $1.5 billion in annual sales, has become one of the fastest-growing and most competitive segments in cannabis. With a flood of brands vying for consumer attention, standing out in this sea of products is no easy feat. Custom Cones USA, however, is tackling this...

Jaunty's CEO Nicolas Guarino knows survival, having led his family through Venezuela's crisis before facing a 99% CBD market crash in the USA. Ever feel like the CBD market is on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of repetitive products and shrinking profit margins? For cannabis investors, this...

When your cannabis business needs cash, where do you turn? Should you give up some control for investors or borrow money and risk debt? At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, experts tackled these tough decisions. The panel, “Cannabis Financing 101,” offered practical...

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Tim Walz is the governor of Minnesota. In previous presidential elections, the Democratic and Republican candidates typically didn’t address cannabis and cryptocurrency as issues heading into Election Day. This year, it...

Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any idea what you were talking about or needed? In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Martez Knox, founder and CEO of BakedBot AI, shared info on AI-driven bots are changing customer...

As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is setting new standards in sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation. Co-founded by...

With over 100 patents and 30 years of experience in food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis packaging, Jim Sanfilippo is transforming cannabis safety. His groundbreaking cryogenic pasteurization technology at VIST Labs is solving one of the industry’s dirtiest secrets: microbial contamination....

In the heart of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Tribal Fire, a Native American-owned cannabis delivery service, is blazing a trail in the fast-growing cannabis industry. Founded by Chef John Marcellino, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, and his wife, this family-run business stands out in a market...

New Jersey's cannabis industry is budding with unique cultivators and Brighterside Farms stands out in this growing landscape. Founded by Lyndsey Shaw, this small, family-run operation has cultivated a reputation for producing top-shelf, artisanal cannabis using sustainable, living soil methods. ...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, athlete-turned-cannabis entrepreneur Jeff Lang, CEO of Byron Bay Bio, and Will Stolk, activist and director of People Like Us Creative, discussed their journey from sports to the Australian cannabis markets. Together, they work on cannabis...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that an expectation of up to 200 basis points of interest rate cuts over the next year is the view of Sean Gallagher and not of Lazard itself. Small-cap stocks may be poised for a powerful catch-up rally in the next six to 12 months,...

For thousands of years, hash has been made through a simple process involving the mechanical removal of trichomes—the tiny, resinous glands found on cannabis plants. These trichomes are then pressed, amassed and cured into a concentrated form of cannabis. While the process hasn't changed, the way...