Rythmia Life Advancement Center, the world’s first medically licensed ayahuasca retreat, has launched a new affiliate program aimed at wellness influencers, healers, and purpose-driven marketers. Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Rythmia has guided over 15,000 guests through its signature blend of plant medicine, modern therapeutics, and integrative healing. The new program offers competitive commissions, second-tier … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Rythmia Launches Affiliate Program to Expand Access to Healing Retreats”

The Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”), presented by ZJ Events, is set to bring its premier B2B counterculture showcase to Nashville from June 19–21, 2025, at The Fairgrounds. Known for its fast-growing $100 million vape and e-cigarette market and strong retail culture, Nashville offers the ideal backdrop for the event’s mix of innovation, networking, and market … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Alt Pro Expo Heads to Nashville June 19–21 for B2B Showcase of Vape and Counterculture Products”

CannabisNewsWire (CNW), a trusted communications platform within the cannabis sector and a part of InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN), has been named the official newswire for Cannabis Means Business (CMB) – Conference and Expo, taking place June 4–5, 2025, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. IBN will also serve as the event’s Official Media Sponsor, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire Named Official Newswire of 2025 Cannabis Means Business Expo in NYC “

Cannabis Means Business (“CMB”) today announced that Whoopi Goldberg will participate in a fireside chat and launch her new hemp-derived beverage, Whoop-Tea, at CMB 2025, taking place on June 4–5 at the Javits Center in New York City. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning entertainer and entrepreneur will join CNBC’s Tim Seymour on Wednesday, … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Whoopi Goldberg to Take the Stage at CMB 2025”

Cannabis Means Business (“CMB”), the industry’s premier business-to-business conference and expo, today shared new details on its schedule of panels and presentations, as well as programming, exhibitions and networking opportunities. The expo will feature a lineup of engaging speakers, including CNBC Fast Money trader Tim Seymour, Philip Wolf, a pioneer of the cannabis hospitality sector. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – CMB to Spotlight Future of Cannabis at NYC Expo “

The Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”), a production of ZJ Events, is returning to Miami at the Miami Expo 2025. The event is set to take the stage at the dynamic and innovative Mana Wynwood Convention Center from April 3-5. “The Alternative Products Expo – Miami Expo is the leading B2B-only event in the … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Alt Pro Expo Set to Light Up Miami, Showcase Counterculture Innovation”

IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), an innovative corporate communications firm and content distributor, today announced its collaboration with ZJ Events LLC as the media sponsor in 2025 for the multi-location Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) series across North, Latin and South America and the BizCann Expo in Medellin, Colombia. For these events, IBN will leverage sophisticated communications … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – IBN to Drive Coverage for ZJ Events’ 2025 Expo Series “

Aegis Capital has been in the wealth management and investment banking business since 1984 and is dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. Aegis has announced that it acted as exclusive placement agent on a $25.0 million private placement priced at-the-market for … Continue reading “CannabisNewsBreaks – Aegis Capital Corp. Acts as Exclusive Placement Agent on $25M Private Placement for Greenlane Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN)”

A group of scientists from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has been awarded over $6.7 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how marijuana use during pregnancy affects women living with HIV.  The five-year funding will support research directed by Dr. Jamie Lo, an obstetrics and gynecology associate professor at OHSU’s … Continue reading “420 with CNW — OHSU Receives $6.7M Grant to Study Cannabis Impact in HIV+ Pregnant Women”

Three businesses tied to the creation and sale of a marijuana-based sleep aid are shutting down their operations in Colorado after reaching a settlement and financial penalty that ends a lawsuit brought by the state. The businesses, Nuka Properties LLC, Nuka Enterprises LLC, and Sima Sciences LLC, were behind the “1906” brand of products sold … Continue reading “420 with CNW — 3 Marijuana Companies Close Their Doors in Colorado Over Liver Issues”

MAGA leaders are pressuring President Donald Trump to reconsider his interest in loosening federal cannabis restrictions, warning that doing so could damage American society.  Currently, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance, grouped with LSD and heroin, meaning the federal government considers it highly addictive and without medical benefit. If it were shifted to … Continue reading “420 with CNW — MAGA Urges Trump Not to Change Marijuana’s CSA Status”

Massachusetts marijuana regulators are seeking input from the public after approving a draft set of rules that could pave the way for cannabis use in public spaces and events. The state’s marijuana control agency approved the proposed changes during a recent meeting following several days of detailed review. The regulations will be officially filed with … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators to Receive Public Comment on Social Consumption Site Regulations”

State lawmakers in Ohio are likely to head into their summer recess without passing any revisions to the current cannabis regulations.  Senate Bill 56 (SB 56), which proposes revisions to Ohio’s recreational cannabis laws, has been stalled in the House Judiciary Committee for two consecutive weeks. The committee canceled a scheduled meeting this week, which … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Ohio GOP Lawmaker Suggests Efforts to Legalize Cannabis Could Be Paused”

The Alternative Products Expo is proud to announce the Nashville edition of its industry-leading expo. Carrying on a legacy running since 2017, the expo offers manufacturers, retailers, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs a platform to showcase everything the counterculture industry offers, for today and tomorrow. Participating brands will be among the first to tap into the emerging … Continue reading “The Alternative Products Expo Nashville Everything the Counterculture Industry Has to Offer”

A recent federal report sheds light on how Americans use cannabis, highlighting clear differences in consumption habits between men and women. Smoking continues to be the go-to method for most users, but men are far more likely to choose this route than women. On the other hand, women lean more toward edibles, infused drinks, and … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Federal Study Reveals Key Insights into Marijuana Use Preferences of Men and Women”

Date: June 4-5 Location: New York City Cannabis Means Business, formerly CWCBEXPO, is proud to announce the New York Global Edition of its premiere business-to-business (“B2B”) cannabis conference. Scheduled for June 4-5 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, this expo will offer attendees an opportunity to get hands-on with cannabis technology, hear … Continue reading “Cannabis Means Business – Conference & Expo, The New York Global Edition”

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would expedite cannabis rescheduling, easing restrictions that have been in place for more than half a century.  The order focuses on speeding up an ongoing review under the Controlled Substances Act, the federal framework that sorts drugs into five categories based on medical usefulness and abuse potential.  At the top of that … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump Signs Order Expediting Federal Marijuana Rescheduling”

Imagine scrolling through an article about a newly released marijuana strain or infused drink, spotting a purchase link, and reserving the product for same-day pickup at a nearby licensed dispensary. That scenario, once unlikely in the cannabis sector, is moving closer to everyday retail reality.  Consumers at licensed marijuana stores are beginning to see this shift through a new partnership between High … Continue reading “420 with CNW — E-Commerce is Helping to Normalize Marijuana in the US”

Researchers searching for better ways to treat ovarian cancer have reported encouraging results from laboratory tests involving two marijuana compounds. According to a new study, both THC and CBD were able to slow the growth of ovarian cancer cells, and when used together, they were particularly effective at killing existing malignant cells.  The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Marijuana Derivatives Show Promise in Treating Ovarian Cancer”

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a plan that could shift cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal drug law, a change that would, for the first time, formally acknowledge cannabis as having accepted medical use in the U.S.  If finalized, the move would represent one of the most consequential adjustments to federal marijuana policy in years. … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Trump to Sign Executive Order Rescheduling Marijuana”

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stated that he plans to sign legislation that would prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products and revise parts of the state’s recreational cannabis law that voters approved in 2023. The measure also introduces new criminal provisions related to cannabis possession and sales.  Speaking with reporters during a morning appearance, DeWine said the bill would … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Ohio Governor Signals He Will Sign Bill Banning Hemp Intoxicants”

The Ohio Senate has passed a House-revised measure that would scale back parts of the state’s voter-approved cannabis statute and limit where most hemp products can be sold. Senators approved the revised bill on a 22–7 vote, agreeing to the House changes and forwarding the measure to Governor Mike DeWine. The legislation, introduced by Senator … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Ohio Senate Passes Bill Rolling Back Voter-Passed Marijuana Law”

A Michigan court has refused to pause the state’s newly approved 24% tax on wholesale marijuana, clearing the way for the levy to begin on January 1, 2026. The decision, issued by Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel, was closely watched by marijuana companies and policymakers who have debated for months whether the Legislature overstepped … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Judge Rejects Request to Halt Implementation of New Michigan Cannabis Taxes”

For the first time in six years, the U.S. is preparing to tighten rules on cannabis seeds after lawmakers inserted a last-minute clause into the recent federal spending package that reopened the government. Industry specialists warn that the change could wipe out the domestic seed market and reverse years of lenient oversight.  Marijuana seed producers … Continue reading “420 with CNW — Seed Ban in America Threatens to Drive Marijuana Genetics Underground”

Related Editorial While the huge increase in U.S. consumer demand from hemp extracts and hemp product is largely credited as the reason for the boom in the number of hemp acres under cultivation, there is a significant additional part of the hemp-growth story to tell. With a pending acquisition in the cultivation supply market, Sugarmade … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Poised to Profit as Hemp Demand Surges”

Related Editorial The surging hemp industry means exciting benefits for Kentucky. Hemp is big business in Kentucky. Among the companies working in the state is Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a supplier of hydroponic equipment that is now moving into hemp through an investment in Hempistry. In New York, a leading politician has been … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Investing in Kentucky’s Hemp Sector”

Related Editorial In between growers and sellers lie several potential places for companies with expertise to firmly establish themselves in the burgeoning cannabis space. Savvy companies such as Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) recognize the potential payoff of being involved in the back end of the cannabis industry. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Expands Reach in Cannabis Industry to Include Processing, Manufacturing”

Related Editorial As hemp production increases, Californian legislators have extended the duration of thousands of cannabis cultivation licenses to support the state’s thriving industry. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) is supporting many of these companies that have cultivation licenses by providing cultivation and extraction equipment. Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), one of … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Providing Cultivation, Extraction Equipment as California Hemp Market Surges”

Related Editorial Mainstream retailers across the United States are embracing the growing popularity of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), making room for CBD products on their prominent shelves. With the rise of these cannabis beauty products, major stores from luxury retailers Barney’s and Neiman Marcus down to Walgreens, Rite Aid and now Kroger are stocking … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Secures Series of Noteworthy Deals with Top Retailers”

Related Editorial With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Experiencing Strong Growth as Demand Rises in Booming Cannabis Sector”

Related Editorial Rising hemp production is putting pressure on processing. Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile), a provider of cultivation equipment, is adding processors to its catalog of products, focusing on next-generation machinery. Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED) will be among the companies with a rising demand for processing, as it increases both … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Exploring the New Generation of Hemp Processing Technology”

Related Editorial The cannabis sector continues its steady shift toward big business, big money and a focus on the value add of immaterial assets. TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FRA: TH8) (TCAN Profile) has made several key acquisitions, creating a large operation with various licenses and recognized brands. HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE American: HEXO) … Continue reading “CannabisNewsAudio – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Flourishing in the Evolving Cannabis Sector through Key Acquisitions”