The annual cannabis-culture holiday “4/20” coming up this Monday won’t be as raucous as usual, but in terms of the cannabis products being ingested that day, it’s safe to predict a preference for infused edibles — especially gummies — over smoking or vaping. … read more
This global pandemic is forcing every industry – and person – to face its own set of challenges and new realities. The cannabis industry is at even greater risk because we have no federal support, no access to standard banking, greater supply-chain issues … and the list goes on. It’s easy, then, for irrational behavior… read more
On Thursday, February 27, edibles company Wana Brands hosted a launch party to introduce Wana Quick, its new line of fast-acting gummies.… read more
It’s no secret. Marketing cannabis brands is a massive challenge given the broad restrictions imposed on products containing THC. For this reason, Green Entrepreneur has partnered with analytics company Pioneer Intelligence to analyze the performance of U.S. based, THC-selling brands across three areas: social media, earned media and brand-owned web properties. Every week, Pioneer gives us the top… read more
Given the capital challenges cannabis companies face in scaling up their businesses in the U.S. and Canada, partnerships can be a critical part of the equation. At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Monday in Miami Beach, several business leaders within the cannabis space discussed their strategies and success stories establishing mutually beneficial partnerships. One of the advantages… read more
Six years ago, Colorado made history by ending marijuana prohibition, unleashing a new industry and a million pot jokes. Much of what the state and municipalities predicted to come from the legal recreational use of cannabis has happened. It’s relatively inexpensive, convenient and unobtrusive in our society. Cannabis sales average around $1.6 billion a year, according… read more
Some of the cannabis industry’s most recognizable faces turned out Dec. 12 for the MJBizDaily Awards at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. The awards gala honored everyone from businesses considered international “game changers” to U.S. leaders in retail, cultivation and infused products—plus companies notable for their contributions to hemp, sustainability and giving back to the… read more
As a part of my series about strong women leaders in the cannabis industry, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nancy Whiteman, CEO, Wana Brands. Heralded as “The Queen of Legal Weed” by Inc. (May 2017) and “The Martha Stewart of Edibles” by Entrepreneur (Jan. 2019), Nancy Whiteman is CEO of Wana Brands, the producer of top selling cannabis… read more
Discreet, portable, and often-times potent, we’ve scooped up 10 go-to infused foods and beverages perfect for the occasion. Wagering my bonafides as a content director for High Times and Weedmaps, as well as a Cannabis Cup judge, I’ve test-driven each of these products myself. So heed my advice when I say, start with a half dose; you can… read more
“Start low, go slow” could soon be a cannabis slogan of the past, thanks to a new partnership that combines rapid-onset dosing with one of the most popular cannabis edibles brands nationwide. Leading edibles company Wana Brands has entered into a multiyear agreement to license rapid-onset infusion technology from New York City-based CBD-sugar maker Azuca.… read more
