From The Lab

An Inside Look at Germany’s Cannabis Supply Chain With The Grünhorn Group

On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial…

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Quality From Canada

Inside Red Light Holland’s Plan to Bring Psilocybin Products to the Global Market

By Pam Chmiel
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Red Light Holland (CSE: TRIP) has established its foundation in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles, the underground sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms, are legally permitted for cultivation and sale. The above-ground mushroom is prohibited, but the truffle is treated differently under Dutch law, despite delivering the same psychoactive effects. “It’s really the same thing, with the…

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Cannabusiness Sustainability

Taking Cannabis Global: Inside Somai Pharmaceuticals’ Multi-Country Strategy

By Pam Chmiel
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  In an industry defined by local operators struggling to stay afloat and confined within their borders, Michael Sassano, founder and CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, has created a blueprint for scaling cannabis worldwide with pharmaceutical discipline and regulatory agility. With headquarters in Lisbon and operations in 12 countries today, Somai is preparing to reach 18…

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Arizona Commands the Nation’s Highest Cannabis Business Valuations

By , Gordon K. Sattro
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Whether it’s a single retail license, a multi-site operation, or a vertically integrated enterprise, deals in Arizona are fetching top-tier premiums – often exceeding price points in larger, more mature markets like California. So, what’s driving these sky-high valuations? More importantly, how can industry players take advantage? Let’s break it down. Arizona: Where Cannabis Assets…

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Wellness Watch

Why You Should Consider Medical-Grade Dry-Herb Vapes

By Pam Chmiel
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   Switching from smoking to dry-herb vaping offers a safer way to consume while also preserving the delicate terpene and cannabinoid profiles that contribute to the entourage effect. Unlike combustion, which produces tar, carbon monoxide, and other toxic byproducts, vaporization heats cannabis at controlled temperatures to release active compounds with far fewer harmful emissions. While vaping…

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