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2 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
If you’re starting a new cannabis or hemp brand and are currently developing your product line – or you’re in the midst of a product line revamp – the best thing you can do is consider the needs of your customers. What you might want in a product may or may not be important to the customers you’re trying to sell to. The best way to find out is to see how your product concepts line up against the products proven best for different use cases, based on scientific research and consumer preference.
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2 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
Officially open at 1 Hartford Square, 420 Warehouse is Connecticut’s first grow-adjacent adult-use cannabis shop, offering a curated retail experience just steps from where the plants are cultivated. A ribbon cutting marked the official opening on Wednesday, April 23, with Mayor Erin Stewart in attendance.
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2 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
Multi-state cannabis company Verano Holdings Corp. opened MÜV New Smyrna Beach on April 18th, elevating the company’s Florida retail footprint to 81 MÜV locations and 155 dispensaries nationwide. Located at 763 East 3rd Avenue, MÜV New Smyrna Beach will be open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. MÜV New Smyrna Beach is the fourth MÜV dispensary to open in Volusia County, according to the company.
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2 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
Hemp-derived cannabis beverage brand Wynk is continuing its U.S. expansion with the launch of its THC-infused seltzers in Wisconsin, Kentucky, Alabama and Arkansas. Following its successful launches in Georgia, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, Florida and Connecticut, Wynk’s national footprint is further broadening its reach.
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2 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
As more states continue to legalize marijuana, cannabis businesses competition is growing fierce. Because of this, traditional sales tactics are losing their edge. Today’s customers are more skeptical than ever, tuning out aggressive pitches and seeking brands they can trust. In the cannabis industry, where marketing is highly restricted and stigma still lingers, this challenge is even greater. So how can cannabis brands compete and win over customers?
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3 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
Hemp-derived Delta 9 THC- and CBD-infused sparkling beverage brand Kick Fizz has just launched into the alternative beverage space. With two distinct offerings — Day Drinking and Evening Buzz — Kick Fizz offers sessionable, low-dose hemp beverages. Day Drinking combines 2mg hemp-derived Delta 9 THC, 2mg CBD and 25mg caffeine in Lemonberry Ice, according to the brand. Evening Buzz features 2mg hemp-derived Delta 9 THC and 2mg CBD in Black Cherry Vanilla.
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3 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
Decisions made today will determine how the cannabis industry grows tomorrow. And as momentum builds in Washington, clarity from those who manage policy at the ground level is more important than ever. At NCIA’s 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit (May 13–15, 2025), you’ll hear directly from the people responsible for guiding cannabis regulation in their states—just as federal policy enters a new phase.
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3 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
New Orleans-based THC beverage brand Crescent Canna just debuted Zexi THC Water. Now available in stores and online, this new beverage delivers a THC experience with zero bubbles, zero calories and zero sweeteners. Crafted with hemp-derived THC, Zexi is federally legal, so adults can enjoy it nationwide. “Zexi is the perfect THC beverage for health-conscious consumers who want to feel good without feeling bad about it,” said Crescent Canna CEO Joe Gerrity in a news release.
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3 weeks ago | 
cannabisregulator.com | Krystina Skibo
The Hemp Beverage Alliance, the trade association of the hemp beverage industry with more than 280 members in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom, announced the formation of its 2025/2026 Advisory Board. “The Hemp Beverage Alliance is building a foundation of quality, safety, education, regulatory alignment and collaboration that will allow this industry to thrive in coming years,” said Peter Berg, advisory board chairman, in a news release.
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4 weeks 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.