Cannabis Capital Conference

“This is a big day,” said Benzinga Founder and CEO Jason Raznick, as he joined a diverse group of cannabis representatives from around the world in Toronto last week to discuss vital updates of the fast-growing industry. We spoke with MediPharm Labs, a key player in the cannabis...

“This is a big day,” said Benzinga Founder and CEO Jason Raznick, as he joined the "420 Investor" Alan Brochstein on Aug. 17 in welcoming the sold-out crowd to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. "What has changed over the years is how exciting this industry is....

The cannabis industry's growing competitive landscape means companies must stand out in some way to succeed. At a Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference panel hosted by Grant Thornton's Shaila Mehta, Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell said one of his company's keys to success is focusing on...

By Etan Vlessing North American cannabis producers must tackle and reduce contamination of their product by pesticides and herbicides to ease consumer concerns, New Frontier Data CEO Giadha Aguirre de Carcer said Friday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The CEO pointed to a recent...

Key players in the cannabis industry shared their views on emerging market opportunities in the sector at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto. Common themes among the execs were the importance of finding good partners, focusing on diversity and expanding brands. Supreme Cannabis...

Five cannabis industry executives laid out their business models and viewpoints Friday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto. Here's what MedMen, Acreage Holdings, 4Front, MediPharm and Cordova Cann had to say. MedMen: Staking Out Territory Zoning laws and regulations are...

Regulations, reporting requirements and talent are three of the challenges in scaling a cannabis business, according to executives who discussed the topic Friday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto. Competition The laws and restrictions pertaining to cannabis create...

By Etan Vlessing Over the last two years, Canadian cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis (OTC: ACBFF) has become a $5-billion stock market darling thanks to a dizzying string of deals. But Mark Lakmaaker, vice president of investor relations at Edmonton-based Aurora, told the Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

By Etan Vlessing President Donald Trump's support of potential legislation to end the federal ban on marijuana in the U.S. is a prelude to American entertainment brands buying up Canadian assets to exploit an inevitable legalized recreational cannabis market south of the border, according...

Six cannabis executives gave investors their elevator pitch in demos Friday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto.  Ianthus: ‘The Tide Is Turning’ Ianthus Capital Holdings Inc. (OTC: ITHUF), a vertically integrated cannabis operating company with operations in six...