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The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission started accepting applications for medical cannabis business licenses Sept. 1.
Regulators are taking applications from potential cultivators, transporters, processors and dispensaries until Dec. 30, according to 1819 News, and will issue the licenses on July 10, 2023.
The commission will ultimately license 12 cultivators, four dispensaries (which can each open three storefronts) and five vertically integrated facilities that can grow, process, transport and sell medical cannabis, the news outlet reported.
Regulators will first eliminate applications based on a background check, financial requirements, moral character and business background, according to 1819 News.
The commission will approve dispensary licensees before the retailers can pursue local licenses, the news outlet reported, and municipalities must pass their own ordinances to allow and regulate dispensaries within their jurisdictions. Tuscaloosa and Cullman are among the cities that have started drafting their medical cannabis regulations and application processes, according to 1819 News.
Green Sentry Holdings, a Florida-based private cannabis operator, acquired all of MedMen’s Florida assets for $63 million.
The acquisition includes a medical marijuana treatment center license issued by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use, a vertically integrated licensed that includes MedMen’s cultivation and processing facility in Eustis, Florida, with 30,000 square feet of available canopy, and 14 dispensaries throughout the state. The Green Sentry team has been retrofitting the Eustis cultivation and processing facility since March, and plans to launch edibles production in the coming months, according to a company release.
The purchase was funded with proceeds of a non-brokered equity raise and a $30 million debt facility from a private lender, according to Green Sentry.
In addition to acquiring MedMen’s Florida assets, Green Sentry will launch Sunburn Cannabis, a cannabis brand inspired by Green Sentry Founder and CEO Brady Cobb and his late father, Clyde Walton “Bill” Cobb, who was an illicit cannabis operator and associate of Pablo Escobar in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s. Green Sentry says it plans to officially launch the Sunburn Cannabis brand in Q4 this year.
“As a team, we are beyond excited to re-enter the Florida market, where we have built a presence and a reputation for honoring the plant,” Cobb said. “It’s humbling to see my executive and operational teams stay together to close this transaction and launch Sunburn Cannabis. I’m incredibly proud to launch Sunburn and share my family’s passion and knowledge for the plant with people in Florida. Sunburn is a brand by Floridians for Floridians.
“I am also thrilled to add some key team members, including our Chairman and my good friend Danny Moses, as well as all of the MedMen employees who have joined our family. We have proven to the market previously that a Florida-focused company can produce the highest quality flower and concentrates, and now we are bringing our products to consumers via 14 of the best retail sites in Florida.”
Two days after a judge dismissed a pair of lawsuits challenging Detroit’s adult-use cannabis ordinance, the city has opened applications for the first phase of the business licensing process.
City officials announced Aug. 31 that they will begin accepting applications Sept. 1 for adult-use cannabis retail, microbusiness and designated consumption establishment licenses. The application period remains open through Oct. 1.
Business hopefuls can visit www.homegrowndetroit.org to apply.
Detroit plans to issue a total of 160 licenses over three phases of applications, according to the city’s announcement.
Half of the licenses will be awarded to social equity applicants, which are defined as businesses that are at least 51% owned by Detroit residents or individuals who live in other communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs.
Lawmakers in the South American republic of Guyana passed the Industrial Hemp Act Aug. 8, which allows for the cultivation of hemp containing less than 0.3% THC in the country.
The measure permits farmers and manufacturers to apply for a license to grow hemp for the end use of food, textiles, furniture, medicines and cosmetics. Individuals can also apply for a research license, Harris Bricken reported.
To qualify for a hemp license in Guyana, an individual must be at least 18 years old, not have filed for or be in bankruptcy, and be of “sound mind,” according to Harris Bricken.
The country has not yet set an acreage limit for cultivation licenses; however, “the board may limit that in the future, and certain geographic areas across the country will be specifically designated for cultivation,” the outlet reported.
Guyana will also establish the Guyana Industrial Hemp Authority and its Governing Board of Authority to regulate and oversee the country’s hemp industry.
]]>(CHAFFEE, MO) -- PRESS RELEASE -- Organic Remedies MO, Inc., a cultivator and producer of medical cannabis products for the Missouri market, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with TYSON 2.0, a cannabis brand formed with iconic boxer, entertainer and entrepreneur Mike Tyson.
The agreement will grant Organic Remedies exclusive licensing rights in Missouri to the TYSON brand which includes the company’s second celebrity in-house brand, Ric Flair Drip Cannabis, acquired by TYSON 2.0 in March of 2022. The partnership will also provide access to TYSON 2.0 and Ric Flair Drip Cannabis’ outstanding selection of genetics for cultivation at the Organic Remedies cultivation facility in Chaffee, Mo. Organic Remedies’ high-tech facility comprises approximately 30,000 square feet of indoor cultivation and over 10,000 square feet of processing and production space.
Dedicated to creating jobs and assisting in the economic revitalization of the local community, Organic Remedies' mission is to grow, manufacture, and dispense the highest quality medical cannabis products to improve the quality of life, comfort, and well-being for patients in Missouri.
“We are very excited for the opportunity to partner with TYSON 2.0,” commented Mark Toigo, CEO of Organic Remedies. “With our commitment to unlocking the untapped potential of medical cannabis therapies, combined with TYSON’s innovative and high-quality cannabis products, we will continue to be leaders in Missouri by providing a superior patient experience.”
Mike Tyson has been a long-time advocate for cannabis and has been candid about the benefits of the plant and its impact on his own life. Launched in November 2021, the company’s mission is to produce innovative, high-quality cannabis products known for their purity, precision, and wide accessibility. TYSON 2.0 offers proprietary strains, flower, concentrates and edibles at a range of price points.
HeadCount and RISE Dispensaries have partnered on HeadCount’s Cannabis Voter Project ahead of November’s midterm elections.
RISE Dispensaries, owned by Green Thumb Industries (GTI), is the premier sponsor of the Cannabis Voter Project, which informs and registers voters who support cannabis policy reform.
“HeadCount is excited to launch our partnership with RISE Dispensaries in time for the midterm elections,” said Sam D’Arcangelo, director of HeadCount’s Cannabis Voter Project. “The leaders we elect decide how cannabis is treated at the federal, state and local level, so it’s important for the cannabis community to be an active and informed voting bloc. Cannabis Voter Project is grateful to have RISE’s support and we look forward to helping their customers make their voices heard at the polls.”
This year’s theme is “Roll Up To The Polls,” as both HeadCount and RISE will encourage cannabis advocates to vote this November. More information on this collaboration between HeadCount and RISE can be found here.
“There are massive inconsistencies in cannabis policy across America created by long-standing political figures,” said Ben Kovler, founder, chairman and CEO of GTI. “We are proud to partner with HeadCount and the Cannabis Voter Project to increase voter registration. The best way to create change is to drive more people to vote, which is exactly the mission of this partnership.”
Guam officials are now accepting applications for Cannabis Identification Cards in a step toward issuing cannabis business licenses.
The Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) began taking the applications Aug. 29, according to The Guam Daily Post, and the form is available online at www.guamtax.com and in person at the DRT’s Compliance Branch.
The Compliance Branch will accept completed applications with a $1,000 application fee, the news outlet reported. Only cash or check payments will be accepted; debit or credit cards cannot be used to pay the application fee.
The DRT has outlined the following six steps for applicants to obtain a cannabis business license:
File organizational documents with DRT.Obtain a Cannabis Administrative Business License at DRT (may be done simultaneously with Step 3).Apply for Responsible Official Cannabis Identification Card (may be done along with Step 2).Apply for Cannabis Establishment License.Apply for Permit to Operate.Obtain Cannabis Business License and subsequently terminate Administrative Business License.RELATED: Guam Regulators Prepare to Accept Adult-Use Cannabis Business License Applications
TORONTO, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRESS RELEASE -- Tilray Brands, Inc., a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced the expansion of Good Supply’s award-winning cannabis portfolio. The brand’s latest product drop includes new high-potency concentrates Jean Guy Badder, Hash Bats in Pineapple Express, and Orange Frost Live Resin, available for a limited time.
"Good Supply’s iconic strains provide a framework through which consumers can find consistency while exploring a variety of new formats," says Michelle Morin, Good Supply’s brand manager. "By offering our strains in new categories such as concentrates, it provides a novel experience for our consumers while delivering the personality of the strain that consumers know and love. Consumers can now explore Jean-Guy, Pineapple Express, and Orange Frost Live Resin at elevated potencies, stronger true-to-flower aromas, and different consumption styles.”
Good Supply’s latest and best-selling concentrate products include:
Jean Guy Badder: This flower-turned-concentrate is a butane hash oil (BHO) concentrate crafted using state-of-the-art hydrocarbon extraction to create a full-spectrum Badder that’s high in quality, potency and terpene content. Delivering full flavor and natural color, it is available in a 1g format.Pineapple Express Hash Bats: Milled flower from the classic sativa leaning-hybrid strain, known for its famous lineage of Trainwreck and Hawaiian, is infused with high potency powdered hash. The Pineapple Express hash bats come in a 3x0.5g format, offering a consistently high THC potency.Orange Frost Live Resin: A limited-time exclusive product from Good Supply, this live resin is made from 100% fresh, flash-frozen bud. The Orange Frost Live Resin preserves this hybrid strain's unique terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids with strong potency.Good Supply is further expanding the launch of our two new strains, Monkey Butter & Sweet Berry Kush, into new sizes and provinces following the strong reception of the initial launch. Good Supply products can be found in select cannabis retailers across Canada and online.
The openings of MÜV Auburndale, Jacksonville and Titusville extend Verano’s retail footprint to 59 stores across Florida.Verano’s active operations span 13 states, comprised of 114 dispensaries and 13 cultivation and processing facilities with more than 1 million square feet of cultivation capacity
CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multistate cannabis company, announced it will host grand openings for three new MÜV retail locations in Florida on Sept. 2: MÜV Auburndale, Jacksonville and Titusville. MÜV dispensaries are open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.
MÜV Auburndale is located at 2093 U.S. 92 in Auburndale and is the third MÜV dispensary in Polk County.
MÜV Jacksonville Skymarks is located at 725 Skymarks Drive in Jacksonville, adjacent to the River City Marketplace shopping mall and just over 3 miles from Jacksonville International Airport.
MÜV Titusville is located at 4520 South Washington Ave. in Titusville, based in Florida’s “Space Coast,” a popular tourist destination, and less than 10 miles from the Kennedy Space Center.
“With the opening of 15 new locations across Florida, 2022 has been a truly historic year of growth for MÜV,” Verano President John Tipton said. “With the opening of these three new locations in Auburndale, Jacksonville and Titusville, we’re excited to invite medical cannabis patients to learn more about our signature retail experience and premium cannabis products. Our passionate cannabis advisers look forward to welcoming members of Florida’s medical cannabis community at these new dispensaries, and additional MÜV locations we plan to open throughout the remainder of 2022 and beyond.”
The California Assembly approved legislation Aug. 30 to prevent employers from punishing workers for off-the-clock cannabis use, sending it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Assembly Bill 2188, sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk, would prohibit companies from discriminating against an individual in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person’s use of cannabis when off the job and away from the workplace, according to the California Globe.
The law would carve out certain exceptions, including those for preemployment drug screening tests and employees who require federal background checks or clearance, as well as those in jobs with high safety standards, like construction workers, the news outlet reported.
If Newsom ultimately signs the bill, the law will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, according to the California Globe.
Similar laws have been passed in Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana and Rhode Island, the news outlet reported.
Cannabis legalization is not just a hot topic in Congress, but all throughout the United States even as the plant remains federally illegal.
Despite being a Schedule I controlled substance, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Americans are pretty split on their views of cannabis and its effects on both individual consumers and society as a whole.
Gallup’s recent annual Consumption survey polled Americans on their cannabis views, habits, and more to examine trends and changes over the years.
Views of Cannabis Consumption
If you’ve consumed cannabis, you likely approve of its effects on individuals and society at large. If you haven’t, you probably believe it has negative effects.
Among those who have tried marijuana, 70% believe it has very or somewhat positive effects on consumers and 66% believe it has a very or somewhat positive effect on society. In contrast, among those who have never tried marijuana, 35% believe it has very or somewhat positive effects on consumers, and 27% believe it has a very or somewhat positive effect on society.
Overall, 53% of Americans say marijuana has positive effects on individual consumers and 49% say it has positive effects on society, while 45% say it has negative effects on consumers and 50% say it has negative effects on society.
A judge dismissed two lawsuits Aug. 30 that challenged Detroit’s adult-use cannabis ordinance, paving the way for city officials to start processing applications for licenses, according to the Detroit Free Press.
"Although the city's 2022 marijuana ordinance is a complicated scheme, it is unambiguous and provides a fair licensing process, which comports with the mandates of the [Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act]," Wayne County Circuit Judge Leslie Kim Smith said in an opinion in the first lawsuit, House of Dank v. city of Detroit, which was filed in May.
In that case, a group of medical cannabis dispensaries—House of Dank, Herbal Wellness, TJM Enterprises Services and Detroit Natural Selections Enterprises—challenged a provision in Detroit’s adult-use cannabis ordinance that they said barred medical cannabis operators from receiving adult-use licenses until 2027.
Smith said in her opinion that the plaintiffs’ interpretation that medical cannabis businesses cannot apply for adult-use licenses until then was incorrect, the Detroit Free Press reported.
A second lawsuit, filed in June by medical cannabis company JARS Cannabis, sought to block the ordinance altogether, alleging that it violates Michigan law by giving preferential treatment to certain applicants.
A poll conducted in South Dakota last month shows that an adult-use cannabis legalization measure that’s slated to appear on the state’s November ballot may not have the support it needs to pass.
The statewide poll of 500 registered voters revealed that 43.8% of respondents support adult-use cannabis legalization, while 54.4% expressed opposition to the issue, according to the Argus Leader.
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy of Florida conducted the poll, which was commissioned by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota, from July 19-22, the news outlet reported.
In the 2020 election, South Dakota voters passed Constitutional Amendment A to legalize adult-use cannabis, but the measure was then challenged in court and the state’s Supreme Court ultimately struck it down.
South Dakota lawmakers attempted to legalize adult-use cannabis legislatively and restore the will of their constituents and during this year’s legislative session, but the bill ultimately failed.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) co-hosted a webinar “Hemp as a Feed Ingredient: A National Discussion” Aug. 9 to discuss the steps needed to gain approval for hemp as an animal feed ingredient.
The virtual webinar—which had nearly 600 attendees—featured 18 industry professionals who spoke on the following topics: scientific research and data; ingredients review and approval; and interests and concerns everyone is facing. All topics were tailored to address one overarching question, “Why isn’t hemp in animal feed?” according to a press release.
Here are 10 key takeaways from the webinar as listed in the release:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hempseed oil, hearts and protein powder as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for human consumption, which panelists used as a basis for conversation.Several industry professionals (producers, researchers, government officials, policymakers, etc.) agree that it’s essential to collaborate on creating safe solutions and practices for the use of hemp in animal feed. “National discussions, forums and multi-industry collaboration will help move the approval process forward with new ideas, procedures and solutions. Finding out what other people are doing and needing across industries and then collaborating will help all industries understand the challenges and opportunities,” according to the release.Extensive research is needed on hemp’s nutritional profile and its effects on the nutrition of animal byproducts.Safety data is essential to “establish specification for hemp as an ingredient and analytical methods that are accurate and validated,” according to the release.“It’s important to establish safety and utility in target animals and pets first, then to ensure the safety of meat, milk and eggs that are marketed for human consumption," according to the release.State regulatory programs for commercial animal feed are encouraged to address consumer concerns, support land grants, engage with farmers and motivate research.The significant opportunities for hemp seed as an ingredient lie in creating alternative crops for farmers, a good nutrient source for animals and additional raw materials to assist growing populations.The biggest challenges for gaining approval for hemp as an animal feed ingredient include “the acceptance and availability of peer-reviewed safety and utility data for animal feed for different species of animals; the lack of universally accepted standard testing methods for hemp ingredients for inclusion in feed; and a need for additional information,” according to the release.Unified standards that align with regulatory laboratories in charge of feed safety need to be established to create valid methods to test hemp grain for contamination.Currently, hemp and its byproducts are not approved by the FDA for use in animal feed or animal drug products. In early February, AAFCO issued a joint open letter of concern–signed by 17 industry and regulatory organizations—to “agricultural leaders and policymakers, addressing the need for further education and research to ensure the use of hemp in animal feed is safe,” Cannabis Business Times reported.
Following suit, NIHC issued a letter in March, “inviting AAFCO and industry professionals to collaborate together to achieve safe solutions,” according to the release.
“By co-collaborating with AAFCO, we were able to address a path forward for the hemp and animal-feed industries—working together to identify ways to decrease barriers and speed up approvals. The webinar provided the clarification we all have been craving,” said Hunter Buffington, member of NIHC’s Government Affairs Committee and vice president of policy & advocacy for element6 Dynamics. “With a shared goal, we will soon achieve the regulatory oversight and approval of new feed ingredients for the agriculture, livestock and hemp industries. And that’s good news for all of us.”
]]>The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced last week that advocates fell short on signatures to qualify two medical cannabis legalization initiatives for the November ballot, but a state senator has pledged to introduce legislation to address the issue while state officials double check the signatures submitted for the ballot measure.
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana submitted more than 90,000 signatures in early July to place two medical cannabis legalization initiatives on the state’s 2022 ballot.
Roughly 87,000 valid signatures were required by July 7 to get the group’s initiatives before voters this fall.
RELATED: Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Likely a Signature Bust
The first petition, called the Medical Cannabis Regulation Initiative, would add a line to the state Constitution that provides for a “right to cannabis in all its forms for medical purposes," while the second petition, called the Medical Cannabis Patient Protections Initiative, would protect qualifying patients and their caregivers from arrest for the use of medical cannabis recommended by a doctor.
Florida officials have released an emergency rule to address dosing and supply limits for medical cannabis products. The rule sets a daily dose THC limit per product and total THC limit per 70- and 35-day supply.
The rule states that medical cannabis patients should not exceed more than 24,500 mg of THC for non-smokable cannabis products (i.e. flower, prerolls) within 70 days. In addition, the rule states that patients should not purchase more than 2.5 ounces of smokable cannabis products within 35 days.
However, physicians can submit an electronic “Request for Exception” form through the Medical Marijuana Use Registry to increase the 35-day supply limit on smokable products to 4 ounces for patients. “The department will approve or disapprove the exception request within 14 calendar days,” the emergency rule states.
The daily dose THC limits and total THC limit per 70-day supply for approved medical cannabis products are listed in the emergency rule as follows:
| Route of Administration | Daily Dose Amount | 70-Day Supply Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Edibles | 60 mg THC | 4,200 mg THC |
| Inhalation (e.g., vaporization) | 350 mg THC | 24,500 mg THC |
| Oral (e.g., capsules, tinctures) | 200 mg THC | 14,000 mg THC |
| Sublingual (e.g., sublingual tinctures) | 190 mg THC | 13,300 mg THC |
| Suppository | 195 mg THC | 13,650 mg THC |
| Topical (e.g., creams) | 150 mg THC | 10,500 mg THC |
| Marijuana in a form for smoking | 2.025 grams | N/A |
In addition, licensed medical marijuana treatment centers in Florida “shall not dispense to a patient an amount exceeding the amount remaining on the patient’s current order. The amount remaining on a patient’s current order is calculated by subtracting all dispensations to the patient under the current order from the total amount allowed by such order,” the emergency rule states.
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[Los Angeles, CA] August 31, 2022 -- PRESS RELEASE -- Hot off a record-breaking launch of Cookies in Miami, Fla., TRP continues its nationwide expansion on its home turf. Bringing one of the world’s most recognized cannabis brands to one of LA’s most exclusive and picturesque neighborhoods of Brentwood, TRP is excited to open a new Los Angeles location for Cookies with a gorgeous dispensary on San Vicente Boulevard on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. In an industry with complex rules and regulations that vary from state to state, TRP has been the engine behind the successful rollout of Cookies dispensaries in eight states (CA, NV, OR, WA, OK, CO, FL, MA) and counting, providing expertise and enterprise level infrastructure to exclusive partners including Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb’s, and Insane.
Regarded as one of the cannabis capitals of the world where hype and premium genetics reign supreme, it makes sense that TRP is best suited to take on the challenging task of spearheading the newest Los Angeles store opening for Cookies Brentwood. Situated next to the iconic Brentwood Country Mart, TRP was able to open the very first dispensary located in the Westside neighborhood, standing beside other high-profile retailers including James Perse, goop, and Christian Louboutin, beloved by the community for decades.
“TRP opening Cookies Brentwood just weeks after a successful Cookies Miami launch is exactly the challenge at which we excel,” says co-founder and CEO of TRP, Brandon Johnson. “Our team at TRP is experienced at operating in multiple markets. We encompass everything from adapting standard operating practices to complying with different regulations while catering to the unique customers in each market.”
The excitement generated from the Miami launch will no doubt create a halo as TRP meets the demand for a more accessible and updated storefront with the elevated customer experience that is expected from TRP’s owned and operated Cookies stores. The newest location will seamlessly capture a new and existing customer base with exclusive cannabis offerings as TRP builds strong relationships with the local community as well as serves as an educational resource for premium cannabis genetics.
“Brentwood is one of the most exclusive and coveted neighborhoods in the country,” says president and co-founder of TRP, Daniel Firtel. “Securing real estate here is a challenge no matter who you are, let alone a cannabis company. It’s these types of challenges that set TRP apart as an operator in cannabis. We’ve been able to take one of our core competencies in real estate to achieve a small win for the industry."
TRP’s expansive retail, cultivation and distribution network is imperative to the success of brands as they look to scale across the U.S. and the world’s segmented cannabis market. The greater Los Angeles community is invited to join and support TRP in breaking opening day records for their high wattage grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 10, 2022, at 9 a.m. PDT, further locking in its foothold in the cannabis space as the largest owner and operator of Cookies dispensaries nationwide. The TRP team looks forward to bringing the grand opening back to California to see Cookies loyalists and new customers explore the store, shop, and if they’re lucky, receive giveaways from the TRP team, as the entire crew gears up to meet their new neighbors and community members.
]]>Illinois officials announced Aug. 19 that the state’s 185 total adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses have been issued to social equity applicants.
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) awarded three additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants who were selected in lotteries held in the summer of 2021.
The final three awardees join 182 others who were awarded conditional licenses in July and early August.
All of the license winners qualify as Social Equity Applicants as defined in Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which passed in 2019 to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state.
A full list of awardees can be found here.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – RMJ Supply, a solutions-focused distributor of horticultural equipment and supplies providing a single source solution for the CEA industry, announced that it has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Cryo Cure, a U.S. patent holder for a 12-to-24-hour cannabis drying and curing process, to offer its leading solutions to controlled environment agriculture (CEA) customers throughout North America. RMJ will be the sole distributor for Cryo Cure servicing the burgeoning cannabis sector.
The agreement will allow Cryo Cure to leverage RMJ’s robust network of cultivators throughout the category to expand its reach and adoption of its solutions. The Cryo Cure machines have been in high demand globally, including with operators in California, Colorado, Arkansas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Delaware, Nevada, New Mexico, Illinois, Jamaica and South Africa—with additional international deals in the pipeline such as in the United Kingdom.
Cryo Cure’s technologies and methodologies allow cultivators to skip the hanging phase of drying, cutting the processing time from weeks to just one day. The resulting product is light, vibrant and aromatic, with trichomes and terpenes intact and flavor profile preserved as if at the height of freshness. With traditional curing, color, smell and texture are lost during the lengthy drying and curing process and the Cryo Cure solutions alleviate these issues.
“Our company President Greg [Baughman] and I are confident that the RMJ team is a great addition to our fast-growing enterprise, as they offer superior customer service and expertise,” Cryo Cure CEO Tracee McAfee said. “The RMJ team fully understands our patented technology, from integration through maintenance, and we are extremely confident that partnering with them will bring our solutions to a larger market. Their vision and values align with ours and we see them as a welcome extension of our company.”
“As with any of our suppliers, we seek to work with the best and believe Cryo Cure to be the perfect embodiment of that as it relates to the drying and curing segment of cultivation equipment,” RMJ Supply CEO Mike Kupferman said. “We foresee that their new line of machines for cultivators of all sizes will change the way cannabis is cured while providing industry-leading ROI. We look forward to a very long-term relationship with Cryo Cure and are honored to offer their revolutionary curing process equipment to new and existing RMJ customers.”
The new partnership expands RMJ’s industry leadership in the procurement of equipment for use in professional CEA cultivation facilities. Cyro Cure products range from high-capacity models, which come in three sizes and offer shorter cycle times supported by refrigeration capacity, to their newest lower-capacity machine, the CC260, which fits up to 20 pounds of cannabis and is the perfect size for craft and small-batch growers.
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 31, 2021 - PRESS RELEASE - Cresco Labs., a vertically integrated multistate operator and wholesaler of branded cannabis products, announced the expansion of its Sunnyside retail brand in Florida with three new dispensaries in Cape Coral, Tampa and Panama City Beach. These stores bring Cresco’s store network to 19 locations in Florida and 53 nationwide.
“We are thrilled to bring Cresco Labs’ portfolio of leading cannabis brands to patients in Cape Coral, Tampa and Panama City Beach,” said Charlie Bachtell, co-founder and CEO of Cresco Labs. “When patients have the opportunity to visit our stores and try our category leaders such as High Supply flower and vapes and Sunnyside Chews edibles, they understand why we are the No. 1 wholesaler of branded cannabis products in the U.S. per BDSA. With nearly 750,000 qualified patients, over $2 billion in market revenue (per BDSA) and adult-use still on the horizon, Florida remains an attractive growth opportunity. We have several additional locations planned for the fourth quarter of 2022 and early 2023, which, combined with Columbia Care’s retail footprint, will help us reach our goal of becoming one of the leading operators in the state.”
Sunnyside Cape Coral is the company’s first dispensary in North Lee County. It resides near a Walmart Supercenter and Publix and is a half mile from the city thoroughfare Veterans Parkway.
Sunnyside Tampa is in the heart of the city’s primary retail corridor across from Walmart and Best Buy and just five minutes to Raymond James Stadium. It also is accessibly located just off the I-275.
Sunnyside Panama City Beach will be opening in a few weeks located a few blocks from scenic Hwy 30A, which is easily accessible to locals, commuters and guests of numerous beachside resorts.
All dispensary store hours are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information about Sunnyside, promotions and to place online orders, visit www.sunnyside.shop.
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