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Metrc, in partnership with the California Department of Cannabis Control, has launched a direct-to-consumer product recall capability through Metrc Retail ID™. This enhancement strengthens transparency and consumer safety across California’s legal cannabis market. If a California cannabis product has a Retail ID QR code, consumers can use their phone to scan the code, and if the product has been recalled, they will see a notice directly in the app. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efUyEytx

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EPR fees are shifting fast. In Oregon, Bonus A now rewards brands just for disclosing their LCAs. No redesigns. No delays. Just smart, transparent strategy. At Packfora, we see this not just as a policy but as a chance to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Many brands rushed their first EPR submissions. Swipe to see how Bonus A helps you course-correct and unlock Sustainable value. #EPR #BonusA #LCA #SustainablePackaging #PackagingStrategy #CircularEconomy

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The cannabis cultivation industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What once relied on intuition and traditional farming methods now demands precision, efficiency, and compliance with strict regulations. Today’s leading cultivators are embracing cutting-edge technologies to maximize yields, reduce costs, and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance. As legalization expands nationwide, competition only intensifies. Those who fail to modernize risk falling behind competitors who leverage data-driven insights and automation. Here are 7 essential technologies that are reshaping how professional cannabis operations grow, process, and distribute their products. 🔗 in comments ⬇️

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The cannabis industry is evolving fast! Are you keeping up? LeafLink’s Summer 2025 Insights Report is here, packed with fresh data on where the industry is headed and what’s shaping the future of cannabis wholesale. Drawing from state-level sales reports through May 2025, internal LeafLink data, and analysis of 332,000+ SKUs and over 1 million annual orders, this report covers: 📈 What’s driving market growth — and where 💸 How operational inefficiencies are being addressed 🗺️ Regional trends, pricing shifts, and product spotlights 🗣️ Real operator perspectives from across the LeafLink network Whether you're scaling a brand, managing a dispensary, or navigating wholesale finance, this report delivers the insights you need to stay competitive. 📥 Download the full, free report now: https://lnkd.in/eXBuWFHX. #LeafLink #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CannabisData

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The Cannabis Supply Chain: International Market's Trends From cultivation and processing to distribution and patient access, the cannabis supply chain stands as a key issue in today’s global industry. Shaped by shifting regulations, new technologies and rising demand, it plays a central role in determining how patients, companies and investors interact with the cannabis market. This panel brings together leading experts to analyze current international trends, examine challenges such as compliance and standardization and highlight opportunities for innovation and growth across the value chain. Moderator: Arnau Valdovinos (Cannamonitor) Speakers: Alfredo Pascual (Analyst), Rob Smallman (Global Cannabis Exchange), Natalia Lopez (Big Leaf Consultants), Sita Schubert (EUMCA)

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Compared to the U.S.—where 40 states have legalized medical use and 24 states permit recreational use—which generated $32 billion in annual legal cannabis sales last year, Europe’s cannabis market is about the size of New Jersey’s marijuana economy. But the potential upside and sensible regulations that allow cannabis to be grown in Spain and Portugal and exported to other countries legally, has created a solid economic thesis for companies to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the burgeoning EU cannabis industry. Here's our guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom: https://trib.al/Qg5faI0 (Illustration: Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos: Rustamank, Yarphoto via Getty Images)

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Cannabis Law Chair Robert M. DiPisa spoke with MJBiz Daily about the latest challenge facing New York’s $1.5B marijuana industry. He explains how the state’s sudden reversal on school proximity rules is “a big thing” that could force 150+ operators to relocate, putting millions at risk. Read more here! https://lnkd.in/eF5HAJdQ #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisIndustry #MJBizDaily #ColeSchotz #CannabisCompliance #CannabisRegulations

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For many in the cannabis industry, securing funding can be a challenge. However, those involved in manufacturing, selling or distributing hemp-related products may have more borrowing options than they realize. Learn more about how government business loans may help your hemp business grow: https://bit.ly/4lg9xR1 #HempBusiness #CannabisIndustry

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Big shifts are happening in international cannabis regulation, driven by new research and changing public attitudes.     We’re breaking down key learnings from the Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit White Paper by Artemis Growth Partners including:      - Nuance needed in international cannabis policy   - Clearer lines between medical and recreational use   - Flexibility ahead for the industry   - What this means for brokers and insurance pros    See more, and download the whole report, below.    https://lnkd.in/efaSt2WT  

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