This Week In Cannabis: Big Earnings Reports, Ice Cube's New Brand, Trump's Mixed Signals, Germany's Import Boom And Much More
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 02 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Market Developments: This week saw significant moves in the cannabis industry, including LFTD Partners entering the Illinois market, Trulieve launching a THC-infused beverage line, and Ice Cube unveiling his cannabis brand Fryday Kush. Additionally, Germany's cannabis imports surged, while New Jersey and Ohio faced legislative challenges regarding cannabis laws.
Regulatory Changes and Social Initiatives: New York is implementing a $5 million grant program for social equity cannabis retailers, while New Jersey proposes a tax hike on cannabis products. Meanwhile, WWE has reportedly removed marijuana from its banned substances list, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis in sports.
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Cronos Group Inc. is a global cannabinoid company engaged in building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. The Company’s diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach, PEACE NATURALS and Lord Jones. Spinach is a mainstream adult-use cannabis brand with a portfolio that includes cannabinoid products in a wide range of formats, including dried flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, edibles and tinctures. Lord Jones is a premium adult-use cannabis brand. The Lord Jones brand portfolio includes cannabis products in the pre-roll, vaporizer and edible categories. Lord Jones Ice Water Hash Fusions pre-rolls feature flower and terpene-rich ice water hash and are fitted with a branded ceramic tip. PEACE NATURALS is a global medical brand engaged in producing cannabis products. The Company distributes products under the PEACE NATURALS brand for the Canadian market and the Israeli, German, and United Kingdom medical markets.
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