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Nevada Dispensary Hosts Grand Opening

1 week ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

Nevada-based cannabis company Deep Roots Harvest just celebrated the grand opening of its latest Nevada location on March 29 with a weekend-long customer celebration featuring food, music, giveaways and special promotions. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store hosted by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Urban Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 31 rounded out the celebration of the new dispensary, located at 580 Parkson Road in Henderson.
Silver Cannabis Company Hosts Grand Opening of Albany Dispensary

1 week ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

Opening just in time for 4/20 celebrations, Silver Cannabis Company announced its second dispensary opening in New York located at 10 Executive Park Drive, Albany, 12203. Revitalizing what was formerly a VeriLife medical dispensary, Silver Cannabis Company is the eighth dispensary under the Silver Therapeutics brand. The dispensary will host its ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 17th at 10 a.m. EST in conjunction with the local chamber of commerce, according to the company.
New Select FormulaX Hemp Energy Drink

1 week ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

International consumer cannabis products company Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. just debuted Select FormulaX, a new hemp-derived THC energy drink. Select FormulaX features 10mg of THC with an added boost of caffeine and is sold in 16 oz. cans directly to adult consumers through the company’s online storefront, TheHempCompany.com. Customers can also find Select FormulaX at Curaleaf stores in Arizona and Maine, at major retailers and soon through on-demand delivery services in select states.
Alabama Approves Bill Directing Alcohol Regulators To Oversee Hemp Products

2 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

On April 8, an Alabama House committee approved a bill that would impose new regulations on consumable hemp products amid concerns over youth access as well as a lack of oversight of the products. HB 445, sponsored by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, would give the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board authority to license and regulate the manufacturing, distribution and retail sale of hemp-derived consumables and banning their sale to anyone under 21, according to Alabama Reflector.
Gelato Canna Co. Enters Arizona Adult Use Cannabis Market

2 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

Cannabis brand Gelato Canna Co. (Gelato) recently announced the launch of its cannabis infused products into the Arizona adult use market. Gelato will be available in 97 dispensaries throughout the state where customers can purchase the brand’s vape cartridges, disposable vapes, gummies, Last Bites edibles and Baller Brush cannabis concentrate devices. Arizona is the third state to carry Gelato’s product lineup, according to the brand, alongside California and Michigan.
Wynk Introduces 10mg Lemonade Seltzers

2 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

THC-infused canned beverage brand Wynk launched new 10mg THC Lemonade Seltzers. Available in three flavors—Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade—Wynk’s 10mg line contains 0 sugar, 0 calories and 0 alcohol. “We created our 10mg Lemonade Seltzers to meet the growing demand for higher-dose options—without losing what makes Wynk special,” said Angus Rittenburg, CEO and co-founder of Wynk, in a news release. “It’s the high end of low dose.
420 Gift Guide | Cannabis Regulator

2 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

420 is right around the corner, also known as the biggest cannabis holiday throughout the whole year. Consumers are looking to stock up on products so they can celebrate and retailers are holding 420 deals to bring in as many sales as possible. According to Flowhub data, 420 2024 was the busiest sales day in history. Dispensaries processed a colossal 182% increase in sales on this day over the average Saturday.
Verano Opens Zen Leaf Ashford in Connecticut

3 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state cannabis company, has just opened its sixth Connecticut dispensary location, Zen Leaf Ashford, on Friday, April 4th. Located at 55 Nott Hwy, the new dispensary will be open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Zen Leaf Ashford is kicking off the weekend-long celebration with a Friday morning ribbon cutting with the local Chamber of Commerce, according to the company.
Driving Forces Behind the Cannabis-Alcohol Crossover

3 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

As cannabis companies venture into the alcohol and beverage sector, navigating the complex regulatory and corporate landscape is key to successfully structuring these high-stakes transactions. With corporate leaders increasingly exploring mergers and acquisitions in this space, Cannabis Regulator spoke with Zachary Kobrin, a transactional and regulatory attorney at Saul Ewing LLP, who offered valuable insights into this growing trend.
Safety Standards Established for Cannabis Vape Ingredients

4 weeks ago | cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so does the need for rigorous safety standards. Especially when it comes to vaporizer products, many articles and studies have been published that question the safety and efficacy of them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that vaping of any kind can cause or contribute to lung disease. Serious cases of EVALI (electronic cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) have been linked to vaping cannabidiol (CBD) oil.