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18/04/2023

When evaluating the cannabis product landscape, it can be too easy to focus on cannabis form factors that make up the biggest shares of legal sales.

With the largest inhalable product categories bringing in ~83 percent of dollar sales across BDSA-tracked markets in 2022, one may overlook smaller categories like sublinguals, which made up

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

07/04/2023

Passionate people are often characterized as working “tirelessly.” But in reality, the time and energy we devote to our passions can be exhausting.

No one knows this better than the very passionate (and very tired) Tess Interlicchia.

As Founder and CEO of Grateful Valley Farm, and one of the first licensed ma*****na cultivators in New York State, Interlicchia has spent the last year navigating a rapidly-growing industry that is still figuring itself out.

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

03/04/2023

Canada has legal w**d, but not every seller is opting into the system.

Some Indigenous-run pot shops reject the colonial licensing regime, arguing that what most know as “Canada” is still their land — and they should have jurisdiction over it.

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

29/03/2023

Since the opening of the first legal cannabis market, v**es have made up a significant share of product sales.

In 2022, BDSA Insights data shows that v**es brought in 26 percent of dollar sales across tracked markets, making the category the second best-selling cannabis form factor after flower. But not all v**es are created equal...

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

27/03/2023

Amidst industry changes in cannabis, unions are stepping into their historic role in bringing solidarity and humanity to the centuries-old struggle against the industrial machine.

Read our full story on unionization in the cannabis industry at https://mjbrandinsights.com/workers-rights-cannabis-unions-are-on-the-rise/

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

14/03/2023

The bloom is off the bud in California. 🥦

The much-touted retail cannabis industry, once buoyed by good intentions and high expectations, has turned out to be a great green goose that can’t quite squeeze out the golden egg.

Read our full story below.

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

07/03/2023

Canada has legal w**d. We know, since they’ve been rubbing our faces in it since 2018.

So why is a chain of illegal brick-and-mortar dispensaries operating out in the open in the nation’s largest city?

Read our full story below:

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

06/03/2023

In 2022, gummy edibles made up a 66 percent share of all edible sales across BDSA-tracked markets.

Making the gummy category the largest cannabis edible subcategory by a wide margin.

But as many in the industry will tell you, choosing a winning form factor is just the first step to a successful cannabis edible brand.

Tap the link below to see BDSA's top gummy edible trends from the past year

MJ Brand Insights is dedicated to providing a sharp, substantive, and reliable source of industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers.

01/03/2023

When Nancy Whiteman was a pot-smoking teenager, she never dreamed of a future where THC would be legal. So it stands to reason she also never suspected that she’d be the CEO and co-founder of one of the most famous cannabis brands in the world.

How'd she pull it off? Felisa Rogers catches up with the leader of Wana Brands' in our latest article to discuss what it takes to make it big in this industry.

Felisa Rogers talks to Wana's CEO and co-founder Nancy Whiteman about the brand's success, challenges, and future.

24/02/2023

Catch up on this week's w**d news, including the announcement of a new CEO for WeedTube (congrats to both Maggie Adair and Arend Richard), more pushes for equity, and the story of how one company got busted selling unregulated cannabis in the legal market.

All this and more, right here.⬇

MJBI brings you this week in w**d news with top headlines across the industry. Here's what you need to know.

23/02/2023

Most cannabis brands aren’t attached to a mainstream business that dates back more than 100 years.

But Gen 5 Labs' ayrloom ™ brand is a part of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, a well-known orchard located in Lafayette, New York, that also makes and sells CBD products and alcoholic beverages under its 1911 brand.

Now, they sell cannabis beverages in the New York recreational market.

Click the link below to read about our conversation with CEO Eddie Brennan. ⬇

Ayrloom is a Beak & Skiff brand, following five generations of family business in New York. Here's their story.

22/02/2023

Being both young and Black, Boston's Nike John is part of two groups sorely underrepresented in dispensary ownership – and she doesn’t take it lightly.

John puts community, connection, diversity, and education at the top of their values.

Speaking of education...

THC’s budtenders are called flight attendants. “We call them flight attendants because it’s all about safety. We’ll help you board the flight, teach you how to put your seatbelt on and serve you snacks and champagne. We want you to have a safe ‘flight,’ or, experience."

Read on to learn more about The Heritage Club and Nike John's story. ⬇

Opened through Boston's cannabis equity program, The Heritage Club is all about connection, community, diversity, and education.

22/02/2023

Infused pre-rolls have seen a boost in sales across multiple markets. BDSA breaks it down further, examining the ins and outs of the infused pre-roll category.

Click below for infused pre-roll insights. ⬇

Infused pre-rolls have seen a boost in sales across multiple markets. In our latest article, BDSA breaks it down further.

22/02/2023

Northwest Leaf has occupied local dispensary news stands for as long as I can remember. So when I got the opportunity to attend the inaugural NW Leaf Bowl over the weekend, I was eager to see just what this magazine had to offer for a live event.

Read Macey Wolfer’s event recap to see what went down. 👇

We had the opportunity to attend the NW Leaf Bowl over the weekend. Here's our full recap of the glam-filled event.

16/02/2023

As brands and cannabis PR agents well know, it’s tough to get media coverage. So it’s a big deal to get press. And it’s an even bigger deal to get a lot of press.

Pioneer Intelligence recently released a report on the brands that garnered the most media attention in 2022. We can assume these companies have all done something notable (or at least made the smart decision to invest heavily in some killer PR).

Click on our latest article to read our thoughts and view the full lists.

Who were the hottest cannabis brands of 2022, according to earned media? Pioneer Intelligence gives us the data.

15/02/2023

Alaska, we're sorry. We haven’t been keeping as close a watch as possible on your great state. But we're working on making it right, starting with the retail scene.

We've rounded up eight Alaska dispensaries doing fascinating things in The Last Frontier, including The Stoney Moose, Good Titrations, and more.

Pictured is The Stoney Moose, a retailer that honors Creek Street's history with a speakeasy-themed interior serving home-grown organic flower and award-winning edibles.

Check out the full list below.

MJBI rounds up eight impressive Alaska dispensaries that are doing fascinating things in The Last Frontier.

14/02/2023

We all know St. Valentine is the patron saint of love and marriage. But did you know he's also the patron saint of beekeepers, plague, epilepsy and the mentally ill?

With that in mind, here are some cannabis products we think St. Valentine would surely approve of.

🐝 💚 🐝

We've rounded up 8 Valentine's cannabis products that Saint Valentine himself would be sure to approve of.

13/02/2023

Colorado’s latest w**d-stocked machine won’t be “out of odor” anytime soon. The state’s first fully compliant cannabis vending machine debuted at Terrapin Care Station dispensary in Aurora last weekend.

The latest cannabis news: Aurora dispensary rolls out a fully automated and compliant cannabis vending machine

09/02/2023

Pioneer Intelligence recently dropped some “best-of” lists from 2022 and we’re particularly interested in the top social media players. Rising to the top with all platforms pitted against you is not easy. For that, we’re impressed. Pioneer’s split the top social media players list into two: one for MSOs, and one for non-MSO operators.

Read on to see the full lists and our thoughts on surviving social media in cannabis these days. ⬇

Pioneer Intelligence gives us the top cannabis brands on social media based on their data. We've got an MSOs list and a non-MSO one.

07/02/2023

Did you know?

✅ The v**e sector now makes up more than a quarter of cannabis sales.

✅Distillate remains the dominant input for v**e products, making up almost 60 percent of total dollar v**e sales across BDSA-tracked markets in Q4 2022.

✅ Rosin is on the rise (In the Colorado market, rosin v**e cartridges have grown from a ~4 percent share of dollar v**e cartridge sales in Q4 2020, to a ~14 percent share of v**e cartridge sales in Q4 2022.)

We've got many more insights where that came from. In our latest article, BDSA evaluates the nuanced trends in the v**e category. Check it out ⬇ .

BDSA takes a look at the top cannabis v**e trends, narrowing down the product types that are primed for premiumization and growth.

06/02/2023

The first thing you might notice when walking into is a sense of welcome. A flag hangs on the wall of their Seattle shop, and if you’re there at the right time, you might see a dog or two hanging out with staff and customers.

But that's just the beginning. Our assistant editor had the opportunity to visit Hashtag's Seattle location and chat with .marie.bryant about strategic expansions, savvy socials, and creative community building.

Read the story at the link in our bio. 🔗

06/02/2023

The first thing you might notice when walking into a Hashtag Cannabis is a sense of welcome. A Pride flag hangs on the wall of their Seattle dispensary, and if you’re there at the right time, you might see a dog or two hanging out with staff and customers.

But that's just the beginning. Our assistant editor had the opportunity to visit Hashtag's Seattle location and chat with Christine Bryant Cohen about strategic expansions, savvy socials, and creative community building.

Read the story below ⬇

We visit Washington's Hashtag Cannabis to get the scoop on strategic expansions, savvy socials, and creative community building.

03/02/2023

This week's cannabis news includes public comments on new State bills, including banning the sale of cannabis concentrates with more than 35 percent THC, raising the age limit for concentrates to over twenty-five years old, and raising taxes on high-potency products up to 65 percent.

Catch the scoop on that (and a clip of Falcanna's Bethany Rondeaux speaking out) and the rest of this week's headlines ⬇

This week's news roundup includes Washington cannabis legislation, new recreational market launches, and more.

02/02/2023

“If there’s a problem, we can solve it with biology.”

From root rot to powdery mildew, any cultivator will tell you that growing cannabis comes with plenty of problems.

Enter Mycophyte Solutions, a group of horticulture specialists and plant scientists whose wide ranging skills promise the right tool no matter the occasion.

Learn more about how this company is helping farmers get better soil and healthier plants⬇

Meet Mycophyte Solutions, a group of horticulture specialists & plant scientists who promise the right tool no matter the occasion.

01/02/2023

At this point, we know not to read too much into yet another discussion about cannabis reform. With that said, we’re still curious to know what might go down in today’s meeting with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic senators. No Republican senators have been reported to attend the meeting.

Here's the scoop ⬇

US senators are set to meet and discuss cannabis legislation today. What's the plan? We've got the scoop right here.

31/01/2023

The category hasn’t escaped the hardships of regulatory constraints, oversupply, and price pressure. But performance and pricing vary significantly among the various dabbable formats and subcategories, and these differences are important for brands and retailers to consider.

With that in mind, here are BDSA’s top data-driven insights on pricing trends in the dabbable concentrate category.

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How do pricing trends in different cannabis concentrate categories compare? BDSA gives us the data for the dabbable category.

30/01/2023

We’re not cruising yet. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill approving interstate commerce for cannabis back in September, but officials are seeking legal opinions before moving forward with the plan.

Interstate cannabis commerce has yet to begin in California. The state is waiting on the attorney general's opinion, among other hurdles.

27/01/2023

Well, we can’t say it’s been a slow week in cannabis news. Between massive layoffs and more acquisitions, it’s no surprise if you weren’t keeping up with all of the headlines. Here’s a quick roundup to keep you in the know.

From massive cannabis layoffs to new acquisitions, catch up with our roundup od this week in cannabis news headlines.

25/01/2023

Shannon Vetto, CPA didn’t get into the cannabis industry because she likes smoking w**d. She got into it because she thought that with her background in the investment industry she could help ma*****na businesses achieve their full potential.

And she was right.

Today, she serves as the CEO of The Evergreen Market in Washington.

Read on to learn more about her story ⬇

Washington w**d: MJBI talks with Shannon Vetto about her journey from cannabis consultant to CEO of The Evergreen Market.

24/01/2023

BDSA’s data-driven predictions for 2023 prophesize that we’ll “see headline-making deals as M&A activity heats up, fueling consolidation across all markets.” With rampant acquisitions and consolidations, the industry’s leaders will either be on the hunt for the best licensed properties or prepping their licensed property for sale.

How can you successfully purchase used canna-real estate while keeping COGS low and protecting scalability?

Today's article has the answers. ⬇

Looking to start shopping for cannabis properties for your newest venture? We've got essential tips to make it successful.

23/01/2023

Dutchie is pulling out the legal tools against one of its competitors, Akerna Corp., alleging that the Colorado-based company is engaging in unfair business practices. The cannabis point-of-sale platform filed suit against Akerna in January, claiming that the company deliberately created systemic barriers to ensure that medical establishments in Pennsylvania chose Akerna over Dutchie.

Here's the scoop ⬇

Kicking off this week's cannabis news, Dutchie sues Akerna over alleged unfair business practices. Here's the scoop.

20/01/2023

Another week has passed and with it came many interesting news headlines. Didn’t have time to check out every new development? Don’t fret. We’ve rounded up the top headlines from this week in 🍃.

Head to the link in our bio to read all the latest updates.

20/01/2023

Another week has passed and with it came many interesting cannabis news headlines. Didn’t have time to check out every new development? Don’t fret. We’ve rounded up the top headlines from this week in w**d.

This week's news roundup includes New York updates, new canna-tourism facilities, and newly legalized territories.

19/01/2023

A while back, the MJBI team was in discussion about state markets and the topic of Alaska came up. We almost never hear about Alaska's market, we realized.

Why is that? The state was one of the first to legalize medical cannabis back in the ‘90s and an early adopter of adult-use cannabis, legalizing recreational w**d in 2014. It’s clearly a mature market.

So we did some digging. Read on for an overview of Alaska's unique cannabis landscape. ⬇

What's happening in the Alaska cannabis industry? Here's our general overview of The Last Frontier's market.

17/01/2023

What started as a small to***co shop is now a vertically integrated cannabis company on the cusp of exploding as Oklahoma voters decide whether to legalize adult-use ma*****na during a special election in March.

Founded as a single store called Nirvana Smoke Shop in Tulsa in 2011, The Nirvana Group has blossomed into a diversified cannabis operation with five dispensaries, a thirty-acre cultivation facility, two distribution facilities, and three manufacturing operations.

Learn more about their story in today's article ⬇

Nirvana Novelties and Gifts

The Nirvana Group has blossomed into a large and successful operation - all before Oklahoma votes on adult-use legislation.

16/01/2023

Will the Show-Me state get social equity right? Voters approved recreational cannabis in Missouri back in November. But many activists who supported legalization opposed the proposed amendment, concerned it would create the “permanent exclusion” of minorities from the industry.

Now, the Department of Health and Human Services must select a chief equity officer to ensure that the social and economic equity parts of the new law are met.

Here's the full story 👇

The legal Missouri cannabis industry is very new, and now the state is on the search for a chief equity officer.

13/01/2023

Friday already? It’s been another busy week in cannabis, so we’ve rounded up the top headlines to keep you in the know. Here’s what you may have missed in this week’s cannabis news:

From new cannabis unions to new product launches, here's the biggest in this week's cannabis news headlines.

11/01/2023

Love them or hate them, some celebrity cannabis brands just make more sense than others. Willie Nelson was no stranger to w**d when he launched Willie’s Reserve, and nobody turned their head when Snoop Dogg or Tommy Chong entered the legal cannabis market, because the moves were clearly authentic. So when Julian Marley, son of the iconic reggae pioneer and arguably the most famous rastafarian ever, launched a cannabis brand, it just made sense.

We caught up with the JuJu Royal team after their dispensary tour with Julian to learn more about what it takes to be an authentic celebrity brand. Big thanks to Travis Belcher, Aaron White, and Onell Crawford for making it happen. (And of course, Julian 😉)

Check out the article ⬇

We catch up with the JuJu Royal team following their Michigan dispensary tour with Julian Marley. Here's the scoop.

10/01/2023

It’s a big month for cannabis in Connecticut. Recreational sales are set to begin in the state tomorrow, and nearly 44,000 minor cannabis convictions were erased at the beginning of the month.

Here's the scoop ⬇

Connecticut cannabis sales are set to begin tomorrow and we've got the latest update ahead of the big launch.

05/01/2023

These days, many Californians have come to see the state’s proliferation of 🍃 stores as old hat. After all, when discreetly tucked into strip malls alongside nail salons and laundromats, little distinguishes them from any other store.

But when they wear their 🍃-loving hearts on their sleeve, they offer customers an experience that transcends transactional retail. Purple Lotus, a cultural hub of 🍃 and a superstore of dank, does just that.

Check out our conversation with Matt Krishnamachari of .ca at the link in our bio.