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Wyld is well on its way to becoming the top-selling cannabis edibles brand in every state, a goal the Oregon-based company has set as states continue to launch regulated adult-use marijuana markets.

Of the 13 adult-use markets analyzed by MJBizDaily, Wyld was the top-selling brand in more than half.

"We don't plan on slowing down any time soon," Rachael Smith, Wyld's marketing production manager, told MJBizDaily via email.

She added that leading the edibles category in sales in every state was "absolutely" a goal.

Wyld leads the edibles category in sales so far this year in six Western states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, as well as Michigan, where sales rival California based on several metrics.

The only other brand to lead multiple states in the analysis was Green Thumb Industries' Incredibles brand, which was the top-selling edibles product in Illinois and Ohio, according to Headset. Read story >

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Mark Marin

General Counsel, Puffco

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Hemp-derived & medical cannabis news

Judge rejects petition to pause California ban on intoxicating hemp products

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A California judge has temporarily upheld a wide-ranging. statewide ban on nearly all consumer hemp products containing THC.

Superior Court Judge Stephen Goorvitch denied an application filed by the hemp industry to invoke a temporary restraining order on the restrictions - which prohibit the sale of any industrial hemp food, beverage or dietary product for consumption if it contains THC or other intoxicating cannabinoid - until a lawsuit over the matter is resolved.

The petition was filed late last month in Los Angeles Superior Court by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable trade group and six hemp companies after California's ban on intoxicating hemp products took effect.

The lawsuit seeking to block California's ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products is set to begin trial proceedings Nov. 22, according to court documents. Read story >

Parts of New Jersey's hemp law are unenforceable, judge rules

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The hemp industry scored a significant victory when a New Jersey judge ruled that the state cannot enforce parts of a new law that treat out-of-state hemp products differently.

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi came two days before a deadline for businesses to remove hemp products such as CBD lotions, hemp-based drinks and delta-8 gummies from their shelves.

The judge ruled that New Jersey cannot label a product as "intoxicating" and restrict its sale if it complies with the laws in the state where it was made. Read story >

California cannabis lounges and retailers outline plans to embrace cafe law

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California cannabis microbusinesses and retailers hope a new state law that widely expands their ability to offer food, drinks and live music will drive growth and provide a template for other regulated markets.

Marijuana retailer The Artist Tree designed its newest store near Los Angeles International Airport with kitchen space in anticipation of the long-awaited policy change in the world's largest cannabis market.

Other California marijuana stores, such as Sacramento-based chain Perfect Union, which has yet to feature on-site consumption, are weighing the new options to expand beyond traditional marijuana retail channels.

"Expanding these opportunities to cannabis retailers with on-site consumption is a win for both businesses and consumers across the state, fostering community engagement and growth," said Angelica Sanchez, senior director of government affairs and compliance at Perfect Union, which operates nine stores, primarily in Northern California. Read story >

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Below are a few session highlights (check back each week for more):

BUSINESS SERVICES & POLICY

Thursday, Dec. 5 • 2:50-3:30 p.m.

Kerry Hinkle

Kerry's journey in the cannabis industry began only months before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed, as the first retail employee of an upscale franchised CBD store in Indianapolis. Serving as Director of Membership and Public Affairs with the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Kerry has worked with multi-million and billion-dollar companies to champion and secure hemp-friendly legislation at state and federal levels. 

Michael Bronstein

Michael Bronstein is the co-founder and president of Bronstein & Weaver, Inc. In 2011, Michael was named to the Democratic "Dream Team" of American Political Consultants. Michael received Politics Magazine's Rising Star Award, was named a "Top Ten" political consultant by PA2010.com and listed as one of the 500 most "influential" political consultants in the U.S. by Campaigns & Elections Magazine. 

MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION

Thursday, Dec. 5 • 2:50-3:30 p.m.

Christopher Lackner is the founder, president & CEO of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, the trade association representing the hemp beverage industry. With more than 175 members in the U.S. and Canada, the Alliance is creating a safe and thriving industry through education, advocacy, best practices and partnership.

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