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MedMen terminates N.Y. deal with Ascend
January 4 2022,
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- MedMen terminates NY deal with Ascend
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QUICK HITS
Business:
- As New York Times story is skeptical of Wana Brands’ claim that its ‘Fit’ line of gummies, which contain THCV, promote weight loss.
- You can now buy weed in the metaverse.
Benzinga - New Mexico-based U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union says it is the first U.S. financial institution to receive a certification to handle cannabis banking.
- MG Retailer has a list of 22 industry leaders to watch in 2022.
- MJBiz has a list of 10 industry trends to watch in the new year.
- SXSW has selected several cannabis and psychedelics panels for the March festival.
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States:
- Marijuana Moment runs through the new state pot laws taking effect this year.
- The L.A.Times editorial page takes California to task for the industry’s struggles. Meanwhile, oversupply has forced some California growers to let their crop rot.
The Growth Op - An Oklahoma activist said an effort to get REC on the 2022 ballot is on track.
Tulsa World - Syracuse.com reviews New York’s big year in weed.
Health and Science:
- A study suggested MED might reduce opioid cravings in patients on methadone treatment.
Crime:
- A federal anti-DUI ad has been criticized for featuring a cool-seeming cheetah.
- In Utah a self-proclaimed MED millionaire allegedly kidnapped and tortured a woman for weeks.
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Fun and interesting:
- The DEA posted a decoder for emoji drug references i.e. which emojis refer to different drugs.
COMPANY MILESTONES
- MSO Green Thumb Industries is acquiring LeafLine, to reach Minnesota. CEO Ben Kovler anticipates the industry will grow to $75B in three to five years.
Crain’s Chicago Business, CNBC - MSO Curaleaf acquired Bloom Dispensaries for $211M growing its position in Arizona. MJBiz dives into the details of a rare industry leveraged buyout.
- MSO Trulieve acquired PurpleMed Healing Center dispensary in Tucson, Ariz. for an undisclosed amount.
- Ilera Holistic is one of two smokable MED flower providers in Louisiana, which just allowed that product. Patients griped about the prices.
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JOB MOVES
- Oakland activist/entrepreneur Amber Senter posted that she’s leaving her company Breeze Distro to start a new one called Makr House. She remains with Equity Works!
- Meghan Fort joined California retailer The Perfect Union as SVP, retail.
- Amanda Reiman is joining New Frontier Data as VP, public policy research, in addition to her role as founder of Personal Plants.
- CEO and co-founder Jennifer Dianne Thomas and co-founder and former CEO Michael “Dooma” Wendschuh are departing Province Brands. Mary Ritz is the new CEO. In June 2020, I wrote a story about the Canadian start-up’s efforts to brew beer from weed.
PRODUCT NEWS
- Lindsay MaHarry shares the 10 best products from Hall of Flowers.
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ON SOCIAL
- Marc Eden posted the final results from his terpene flavor poll.
- Headset exec Jocelyn Sheltraw shared some holiday shopping data.
- Influencer @lexijuneofficial responded to the haters.
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