Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

As the cannabis industry grows and the category becomes increasingly crowded, package design is more important than ever. Impactful and meaningful branding is key to getting noticed, differentiating from the competition, connecting with consumers and ultimately making...
M&A in Cannabis: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

M&A in Cannabis: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Mergers and acquisition activity in the cannabis space tripled from 2020 to 2021, and that pace is on track to continue in 2022. With big players entering the global cannabis market, we’re fielding more questions about mergers and acquisitions of cannabis businesses....
The CBD Gold Rush Is Over & It’s Great for Consumers

The CBD Gold Rush Is Over & It’s Great for Consumers

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this post should be construed as investment advice. CV Sciences ($CVSI), the company behind leading brand +PlusCBD, had a meteoric rise in 2018. The U.S. Farm Bill had just passed, legalizing hemp farming...

ASTM Approves New Cannabis Standards

According to a press release sent out today, ASTM International’s D37 cannabis committee has approved three new standards for environmental conditions during packaging, shipping and storing cannabis and hemp flower. The three new standards are: Standard Specification...
The B2B Marketplace Trend Comes to Cannabis (Finally)

The B2B Marketplace Trend Comes to Cannabis (Finally)

Ancillary services are a hot topic in the cannabis industry, as they are in many niche industries turning to B2B marketplaces to connect with specialized expertise and products. Platforms such as Amazon Business, Flexport, SupplyHog and others have emerged to connect...