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Global medical cannabis market review:

Canada's export surges as telemedicine faces regulatory reckoning

New LED light launched for multi-tier and vegetative cultivation

Cornbread Hemp named exclusive supplier in US federal healthcare program

US (CA): County denies cannabis odor control extensions for Carpenteria Valley operators

US (NJ): State Apellate rules that decisions in cannabis verdicts must include clear reasoning

Sector | Company news

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BatchNav launches cost-saving cannabis ERP alternative
60 year anniversary for Bom Group:

"Many industry standards stem from Bom Group’s innovations"

Cannabist Company begins wind-down with sale of several operations

Glass House brands reports $182M in 2025 revenue after ICE raids

Modiform ends activities of subsidiary Thomsen in France

Vireo Health closes Schwazze asset acquisition

US (CA): Solful to open fourth dispensary in Petaluma

Sector | Market info

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US (MN): Indoor cannabis processing business in Alexandria approved

US: Navigating the choppy seas of cannabis financing in an uncertain market

Canadian government releases new cannabis data overview

US (MN): Winona sees adult-use cannabis industry expand rapidly

US: Examining the relationship between unions and the cannabis industry

US (WI): State losing millions in tax revenue to states where cannabis is legal
Beau Whitney

US cannabis growth: "We are forecasting 2026 legal revenues to be $30.5 billion, an increase of 4.9% since 2025"

Sector | Cultivation

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Launch of Genetics-as-a-Service at ICBC Berlin

"Genetics increasingly seen as a core infrastructure element in regulated supply chains"

Research shows: movable screens boost potential crop yield by 25%

Seeds Here Now expands lineup with three breeders
CO₂ capture proves its worth in a tomato greenhouse:

"Thanks to DES, we can more easily dose more CO₂"

Not an average greenhouse at NC State University

Smart root zone monitoring in stone wool cultivation

Staff turnover and process consistency: a growing challenge for European cannabis operators

Sector | Marketing & promotion

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Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"

Google launches cannabis ads pilot in Canada

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Lettuce and pak choi grower Robbin considers investment in insect netting as a necessity and opportunity

"I can distinguish myself with insect netting"
ESC webinar: Rising fuel prices and route diversions put pressure on global logistics

"Like during the pandemic, a problem can quickly escalate"

Kelowna cannabis company Avant Brands switches course on European strategy

Workforce stability becoming a priority for cannabis retailers

US (CT): Entering medical through adult-use
Grown Rogue replicates Oregon strategy

Entering Illinois market through the acquisition of distressed assets

One arrested and one rescued in Humboldt County labor trafficking investigation at state-licensed site

Sector | Management information

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US (OK): OMMA issues recall for contaminated pre-roll batches

Ireland: Dr Owen Doyle appointed as Chairperson of the Horticulture Education Leadership Group

Avicanna announces changes to its board of directors
Peter Klapwijk, 2Harvest:

"The quality of your people matters even more than the quality of your seeds or substrates"

"Every controlled environment system, from a new crop variety to an AI-driven irrigation platform, has potential IP value"

Canadian growers defend seasonal worker program

"Compliance workload number one issue facing Autralian growers"

Sector | Regulations

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US: Medical cannabis measure heads to Georgia governor’s desk

US: New bill proposed to aid financial services for cannabis businesses

US: Georgia General Assembly approves medical marijuana vaping and removing THC limits

US (NJ): Jersey City Cannabis Control Board grants approval for first 2 consumption lounges

US (RI): Battle rages over adult-use cannabis stores

US (OH) New statewide cannabis restrictions in effect

UK announces new seasonal worker regulations

Sector | Product information

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Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems

US: Creating a breakthrough in compliant cannabis aroma science

Closing the gap between cannabis advertising and purchase
Dutch greenhouse coatings provider shares its on-ground experience

“Building proof-of-concept under local conditions matters in India’s horticulture sector”

Flohub announces Marketing Suite to aid dispensaries

Peat-reduced substrate solutions for tomorrow’s horticulture

App upgraded to help strengthen IPM programs

Sector | Today on Social Media

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Leif Olsen

Sean O'Loughlin

Damian Michalski

Enric Córdoba Mula

Sector | General export

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Costa Rica" Hybrida Farms completes first export to EU

JACANA Completes first export of medical cannabis to the Cayman Islands

CAN: Herbal Dispatch announces 298kg export destined for German market
Greenhouse builder speaks about success abroad

"It is still cheaper for the customer to have it shipped from the Netherlands"

COFEPRIS authorization granted to allow Mexican company to import cannabinoid products in Mexico

Canadian company completes first CBD export to Switzerland

License renewed and export agreement to Europe for THC BioMed

Sector | Health

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US (NY): Cannabis products recalled due to "unreliable" tests

US: Medicare may soon cover certain cannabis medications for seniors

US: Maine could finally require mold, chemical testing for medical cannabis

Health Canada cannabis guidance exposes “absurd” education gap in healthcare

CAN: Arsenic contamination leads to recall of Lunaire products

US (AR): Using university research to increase cannabis safety

US (OK): Cannabis company receives suspensions following investigation

Sector | Climate

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Why screen systems are essential for an optimal greenhouse climate
DryGair CEO on 2026 vision:

"Turning grower challenges into operational control"
full flexibility for jets and fans

Integrating LED lighting and vertical air movement into one control platform
a family story at Reimann Textiles

50 years of greenhouse energy screens

Getting the most out of the height of a greenhouse

Greenhouse owner fined for violation of Ontario Water Resources Act

Sector | Crop protection

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Stimera appoints Lon Kreger as CEO to lead next chapter of commercial growth

Boosting biological performance and operational efficiency with Entomatic tank mixing
Inside an emergency harvest at Faven's Sacramento R&D facility

When Fusarium strikes at day 45

Germany: Disinfectant successfully used for four decades in stable hygiene and disease control

"A drone that inspects greenhouse plants to detect issues early before they spread"

New predatory stink bug and lacewing egg system presented

Koppert announces new CFO

Sector | Energy

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Yeager Energy to expand geothermal capacity in Oostland, Netherlands
March 31, Leamington, Ontario

Voltiris expands toward North America; energy innovation takes center stage at ACT Leamington Grower Summit

Big Marble Farms to sell excess power to City of Medicine Hat’s grid

Horticulture plays an important role in testing techniques for energy storage
demonstration in Monster greenhouse

Research on greenhouses as an energy hub

"Plant sensors and dynamic lighting open new doors for growers"
UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"

Sector | Fertilizers

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Netafim introduces the NetaFlex 5G

“Without soil buffering, small changes in concentration are inevitably going to affect uptake and uniformity"
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Brazil Potash CEO says local production could reduce geopolitical risk and price volatility

"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"

Intrahorti team expands for future growth

BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants

New International Sales Manager for IntraHorti

Sector | Novelties

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USDA-APHIS grants non-regulated status to two gene-edited hemp varieties

Bringing ancient cannabis enzymes back to life shows how cannabinoid production evolved

US: Live Resin trademark available for acquisition

Betty's Edibles introduces new limited-edition flavor for winter

Sector | Greenhouse building

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With volatile energy prices, screen installations are back in focus

Retrofit or rebuild? How to decide for your greenhouse

First national CEA Training Certificate for design and construction professionals
SEF on rebranding SEF Steel Buildings to Enqor

"Our history in Leamington has always been about building for the future"
J. Huete Greenhouses signs agreement with Repsol to secure exclusive energy terms for clients

"Growers will benefit from conditions in what remains one of the most decisive cost factors"
Féro on their reforestation and bamboo-made greenhouse projects

“By combining protected cultivation with reforestation, we can transform degraded cropland into productive ecosystems"

US (NY): Cannabis-growing operation in Carlton gets approval from OC Planning Board

Sector | Lighting

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Faven Lighting hires Dr. Jonathon Karall as Research and Development Director

"Thermoplastic lenses can result in discolouring and reduced light output"

Smart lighting based on real-time energy prices
engineering grow lights around shadow reduction

"Shade from lighting fixtures has a direct impact on crop performance and profitability"
Agrolux launches fixtures that can withstand multiple renovation cycles

Sustainable renewal with a modular LED platform

Sollum launches new dynamic LED fixture for greenhouse growers
Bloemteknik invite:

Webinar on next-gen autonomous greenhouse lighting control

Sector | Packaging

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Inside Portland’s cannabis packaging recycling facility

New range of packaging to aid consumers announced

Shipping constraints are holding Minnesota’s rising cannabis stores back from real momentum

Free MRID-integrated label generator for cannabis operators launches

Cannabis labelling, cloud printing to be on display at MJBizCon

Village Farms introduces new one-way aroma valve

US (OH): New rules for cannabis packaging proposed

Sector | Post-harvest

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"Once they are gone, they are gone,” Simon Knobel, Calyx Containers

Technical advances in cannabis curing focus on water activity and terpene stability

New hash-washing machine launches

Aweta announces new CEO
New decontamination systems to hit market

We’ve enhanced our technology to deliver a significant boost in capacity"

405 nm light jar aims to keep cannabis fresh and mold-free

New partnership aims to give growers better access to post-harvest processing equipment
World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container

Sector | Starting material

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Checking daily drain measurements and rootzone parameters
Klasmann-Deilmann at the Global Biochar Commercialisation Summit in London

Scaling up biochar: the role horticulture can play
Legro brings Botanicoir products to the Dutch market

"Coco is a logical step for many companies"

Crop steering starts in the substrate: Inside the new Growbag COCO
FibriTech: virgin cellulose fibers, green compost, and small amount of coir

“Peat-free horticulture finally possible with first high-performance bio-substrate”
Stefan Kreft, Gramoflor:

"We know and understand the challenges of professional horticulture and are equally aware of our strengths"

Pindstrup acquires La Mundial de Coco, expands renewable raw-material base

Sector | Technique

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Van der Ende Group renews Curves selection tool

"More efficient pump selection in the heating sector"
Offers Free Industry-ready Toolkit for Farmworker Awareness Week

EFI Champions Farmworker Recognition Nationwide
Boštjan Veronik, CEO of Waboost:

"Preventing conditions that allow Pythium to thrive"
Patrick Niederer, Lock Drives

"The difference lies in the technology"
Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

New generation of sensors introduced
and his successors

Celebrating David Francis, Brinkman Australia

Sector | Events, shows & webinars

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final call for exhibitors

Thailand: HortEx offers high-level technical program

European Industrial Hemp Association selects Poznań for 23rd Annual Conference

UK: Request to pull cannabis working group debate

Metrc kicks off fourth annual user exchange season with Massachusetts event

GreenTech North America gains strong momentum

Svensson knowledge event explores LED cultivation, screen technology and air movement

2026 New Zealand Horticulture Conference to be held in Wellington in July

Sector | Innovations

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Ten new products to hit Dutch market from Village Farms

Space breeding cannabis is less sci-fi than it sounds

Researchers develop new platform to expand genetic diversity in cannabis

Researchers discover new cannabis compound with anti-inflammatory benefits

US (CA): New terpene profile unveiled by Abstrax

US: Inventor comes up with "wearable way" to trim plants

New IPM AI assistant launched for cannabis growers

Sector | Machinery

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Bringing precision humidification to greenhouses

New FlexAIR helps growers address changing substrate availability
New compact dehumidifier operates on propane

"Growers can save up to 50 percent energy compared to traditional heating and venting"

Advancing cannabis automation at MJBizCon

US: Changing the game for automated infused-flower production

New Argus Axia control system announced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”