France Files Medical Cannabis Legalization Plan With EU Commission

In an administrative filing last week, France notified the European Commission of the country’s plans to legalize cannabis for medical use, RFI reports. French officials also announced another extension for its medical cannabis program, which was already extended once before. “It is a new step towards the development of a regulated access to medical cannabis …

Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats

I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) x Leafly are bringing cannabis cultivation to the masses with the U.S. Home Grow Tour, an immersive, multi-city event designed to educate and inspire home growers. Launching in March, this nationwide tour brings ILGM’s expertise directly to cannabis enthusiasts, fostering hands-on learning and building a thriving community around cultivation. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilgm-x-leafly

Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Elevating Women-Owned Cannabis Brands

Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Elevating Women-Owned Cannabis Brands March 28, 2024 by Jennifer Lipinski 1 Comment 5 CBD brands made by women of color Women are an essential part of the ever-changing cannabis industry. Countless female leaders work tirelessly to educate the world about the transformative powers of cannabis and destroy the stigma that has …

The smell of weed is wreaking havoc across California

California is globally synonymous with cannabis, but the plant’s distinctive smell has become a major headache for people across the state. From Northern California to the desert to the coast, California residents have been complaining for years that the smell of legal cannabis farms is destroying their quality of life. And in some places, local governments …

The Satisfaction Gap: Women and Men Experience Cannabis Differently

Cannabis is personal. That’s something we’ve learned through years of analyzing consumer data at Jointly. Traditionally, the industry has been male-dominated, from executive leadership to product development, but when we look at how men and women experience products, a nuanced and revealing picture is painted. http://mgmagazine.com/business/retail-merchandise/the-satisfaction-gap-women-and-men-experience-cannabis-differently/

ILGM’s Home Grow Tour 2025

Leafly and ILGM have teamed up to bring you a one-of-a-kind road trip across America, designed to bring cannabis enthusiasts together for unforgettable experiences and valuable learning opportunities. We’re hitting the road in ILGM’s revamped Airstream Bambi—the “home on the road”—to celebrate home growing and their refreshed identity. http://www.leafly.com/news/growing/ilgm-home-grow-tour

Famed Oscars gift bags go big on pot products this year

Gorgeous gowns, iconic speeches, and six-figure gift bags–the Oscars are filled with glitz and glamour. That last one is not officially affiliated with the Academy but has become an expected part of the affair. These bags contain vacations, trinkets, skincare, and this year, weed. http://www.greenstate.com/arts/2025-oscars-gift-bag/

Santa Cruz County moves to legalize cannabis cafes

“There’s not a safe place for people to consume cannabis socially in public. And so, by allowing for these, hopefully, they’ll be a way that they can come into a location that can educate them on safe cannabis use,” said Bryce Berryessa with the Treehouse and The Hook Outlet Dispensaries. http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/santa-cruz-county-moves-to-legalize-cannabis-cafes/ar-AA1y8ADL

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