In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Brendan Mitchel-Chesebro, of BDSA, the leading market firm specializing in global cannabis markets, shared insights into the trends, preferences and strategic moves retailers can make to capitalize on the 4/20 cannabis consumption spike.

Elevated Signals recently reported securing CA$7.9 million in Series A funding. The investment led by Yaletown Partners, with participation from Third Kind Venture Capital, WGD Capital, Colin Harris, Raiven Capital, and Pareto Holdings is slated to help the company expand and diversify in terms of the industries it serves. "Elevated Signals is solving a real problem for its customers and is aligned with larger trends in the market," Hans Knapp, general Partner and co-founder at Yaletown Partners, said recently.

Grow World, under the visionary leadership of Cannacribs creator Nick Morin, is at the forefront of transforming the cannabis industry by pioneering a unique platform that bridges the gap between cannabis brands and the burgeoning influencer marketing scene.

Explore Blinc Group's vision for sustainable vaping and innovation in the cannabis industry on Benzinga's Cannabis Insider podcast.

Genetica, a leading cannabis tech firm, is strategically positioning itself within Germany, CEO Ben York tells Benzinga.

CCELL, a renowned name in vaporizer technology, appointed Angela Pih as chief marketing officer.

As night fell over the mythic Brandenburger Door in Berlin, thousands gathered to share the news and accomplishment of cannabis decriminalization for personal consumption and freedom to roll a blunt or two.