Month: May 2026

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced last week that the agency will begin auditing the THC potency levels of retail cannabis products, WWLP reports.

The audits will test products from the regulated market for THC potency, and if the test results report something outside of 75 to 125% what is listed on the label, the product will be removed from store shelves.

The agency said the process will help consumers and public safety.

“Verifying that marijuana and marijuana products are accurately labeled is critical to the Commission’s mission of safely, equitably, and effectively providing Massachusetts residents access to this industry. This effort aims to improve patient and consumer awareness statewide and takes into consideration that THC potency is variable for marijuana flower products, it degrades over time when it is stored, and other factors.” — CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern, in a statement

Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey (D) appointed three new CCC commissioners last week. The appointments came about a month after Healey signed a law reducing the number of commissioners from five to three, all of whom are appointed by the governor.

The Commission now includes Christopher Harding, Xiomara DeLobato, and Anthony Wilson, with Harding designated

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has frozen the license of cannabis testing lab Legend Technical Services for failing to address “security and testing requirements,” the Star Tribune reports.

Legend was originally licensed to test cannabis products under the state’s medical program. However, to help facilitate the launch of adult-use sales, regulators approved the lab in September 2025 to begin testing products for both markets. The lab was also allowed to continue using its testing methodologies for adult-use products despite different requirements under the new regime — regulators sent a letter this week notifying Legend and its clients that the lab’s special approval had expired.

“Our commitment to public health and safety requires us to hold all license holders to the same standards, and there are steps that Legend must take to address the issues identified in the variances. These requirements are no different than what is required of all licensed testing facilities.” — OCM spokesperson Josh Collins, in the report

Tom Barrett, the vice president of Legend Technical Services, told the Tribune that the company has delivered most of the information requested by the OCM. The rest of the info should be sent over by the end of

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High-end joints, doinks, and blunts have become one of the fastest growing categories in cannabis, and few products generate more demand than Hash Holes. Known for premium flower, concentrated hash centers, and a connoisseur-level smoking experience, Hash Holes have traditionally been expensive, difficult to make, and nearly impossible to scale. Until now.

RollPros is introducing a new Hash Hole capability for the Blackbird XXL, creating a semi-automated path to producing these premium infused pre-rolls with greater speed and consistency. Using a firmware-based process update, the XXL stages flower in two steps, allowing operators to place the hash center during production before the machine completes the fill and roll sequence.

No hardware modifications. No complicated retrofit. Just a much smarter production process.

“I am really stoked to introduce hash holes into our lineup. Ever since I tried my first hash hole, I’ve been dying to get that into our system,” said Kyle Loucks, CEO of RollPros and inventor of the Blackbird XXL.

The result is a streamlined workflow that helps producers move beyond labor-intensive hand rolling and into repeatable, scalable Hash Hole production. Early testing demonstrated production output between 100 and 150 units per hour, dramatically outperforming traditional hand-crafted methods.

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Sixty-seven percent of Gen Zers consume cannabis, with 28% reporting daily use, according to an EduBirdie survey published last month. Eighteen percent of respondents said they consume cannabis a few times a week, with 8% saying they used it a few times a month, 13% saying they only consumed cannabis on special occasions, and 6% saying they only tried cannabis once. 

Twenty-seven percent of those polled said they have never tried cannabis.  

Over a quarter (27%) said they spend between $50 and $100 monthly on cannabis, while 21% spend between $100 and $200; 16% spend between $20 and $50; 12% spend less than $20; 11% spend between $200 and $500; 10% spend nothing at all; and 3% spend more than $500.  

According to the survey, nearly half (48%) had consumed cannabis before a family event, while 36% had consumed cannabis before a date; 26% had used cannabis before a work meeting; 27% had consumed before an exam; 25% before a job interview; 22% before a class or lecture; and 15% before a team building event. Twenty-nine percent of respondents said they had not consumed cannabis before any important event. 

The majority (55%) of respondents said they don’t consume cannabis while working from home, in the office, or on campus; while 35%, 17%, and 12% of respondents, respectively,

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Researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Purdue University have developed a non-toxic hemp plastic derived from CBD. The study, published last month in the journal Chem Circularity, demonstrated a stretchy, hemp-derived thermoplastic that can extend up to 1,600% of its size with a high “glass transition temperature,” which allows the alternative plastic to stay dry and durable when coming into contact with boiling water. 

It is the first time a hemp-based polycarbonate material has shown high-temperature stability and melt processability at this scale.

In a statement, Gregory Sotzing, one of the study authors and a UConn Department of Chemistry professor, said that “very few, if any, plastics made from natural resources have [the glass transition temperature] quality.” 

“Current day polycarbonate is made from bisphenol-A, a known endocrine disruptor. The hope here is that cannabidiol can take the place of bisphenol-A found in today’s processed plastics.” — Sotzing in a statement  

The hemp-derived plastic could replace common materials made from petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), including transparent films, coatings, water bottles, food packaging, and substrates for flexible electronics. 

Author Mukerrem Cakmak, of Purdue University, said the research establishes “CBD-based colycarbonates as sustainable replacements for widely used thermoplastics such as PET.”  

“We have developed a rigorous processing science framework that links molecular architecture to melt

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SANTA ANA, California – Rob Van Dam, WWE Hall of Famer and global sports entertainment icon, recently announced the official launch of his wellness products, a new generation of cannabis and hemp products that align directly with his long-time cannabis advocacy and include a vertically integrated partnership as well as CBD product lines.

The soon-to-be-released launch of RVD420 is anchored by a strategic retail and distribution partnership with a leading multi-state cannabis operator, alongside the national DAM GOOD CBD e-commerce platform beginning in Summer 2026.

Highlights:

Multi-state rollout of RVD420 across seven (7) key U.S. markets Strategic retail partnership with a leading MSO Hall of Famer-backed brand with dedicated and built-in customer base National DAM GOOD CBD e-commerce platform launching in June 2026

Rob Van Dam’s wellness products are designed to bridge authentic cannabis culture with disciplined execution, offering premium products that reflect the positive culture and benefits of cannabis. The national CBD e-commerce platform is focused on recovery, rest, and everyday beneficial use.

“Creating these products for other cannabis enthusiasts is very important to me – THC and CBD products have been part of my routine for decades and instrumental to my success,” said Rob Van Dam,

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The Minnesota House voted 92-42 on Sunday to pass the Senate-approved HF4203, an omnibus cannabis proposal aimed at relieving some of the industry’s regulatory restraints, according to a House Public Information Services report.

State Rep. Jessica Hanson (D), the bill’s sponsor, called the legislation a “collaborative effort” that aims to “right-size” the state’s medical cannabis licensing issues.

The proposal eliminates the state’s current combination medical and adult-use cannabis license and sets a new plant canopy cap of 38,000 square feet for indoor cultivation, down from the current maximum of 90,000 square feet for combination licenses, with 60,000 square feet reserved for medical cannabis products. The bill creates a new cannabis microbusiness license in turn, which will be available starting in 2027.

“With the changes we see here, we’re fixing all the litany of problems this market has, opening up a little more opportunity so that people can succeed and we can have a thriving market that isn’t dominated by just a few players.” — Rep. Nolan West (R), in the report

Due to amendments added in a House committee, Senate lawmakers reconsidered and passed the updated proposal on Sunday, 34-33.

Other changes in the bill include new rules allowing companies

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Tuesday signed into law the bipartisan medical cannabis expansion bill passed by state lawmakers in March, FOX5 Atlanta reports.

The new law eliminates the state’s 5% THC cap on cannabis products and adds new qualifying conditions, including lupus and autism. The law also adds THC-infused gummies and cannabis flower — for vaping purposes only — to the program, changing the term to describe the products that are available to patients from “low THC oil” to “medical cannabis.”

Instead of a THC percentage cap, products will now be allowed to contain up to 12,000 milligrams of THC. Smoking medical cannabis will remain prohibited under the program, but vapes will be available for adults aged 21 and older.

State officials have until January 1, 2027, to create rules and regulations for the market, including a new “seed-to-sale” tracking framework.

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Hudson, New York is about to get loud — in the best possible way.

Having attended Revelry’s New York Buyers Club, I can sum up the experience in one word: energy. The room crackled with it. Revelry is the rare gathering where you feel like you’re at a party and a board meeting at the same time, in the best sense of both. Deals are being sketched out over handshakes, introductions are snowballing into real opportunities, and you can practically see the New York market knitting itself together in real time.

One moment from the New York event has really stuck with me. I spoke with a California participant — the kind of industry veteran who remembers the “glory days” of California cannabis before harsh market realities sank in. They told me Revelry New York was the best conference they’d been to since those early golden years. That’s not a small compliment from someone who’s seen every flavor of cannabis show over the last decade.

What sets Revelry apart is how condensed — and therefore dense — it is. There’s no wandering through endless aisles of booths hoping to bump into the right person. Instead, decisionmakers are intentionally intermingling. Brand

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