Method Man’s TICAL Partners with Zamnesia for Cannabis Launch
Zamnesia, European online Smartshop and established U.S. online retailer, has kicked off an exclusive partnership with TICAL, the cannabis brand founded by hip-hop legend Method Man. This collaboration spotlights eight premium cannabis seeds in the U.S. and in Europe, exclusively through Zamnesia.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Sends Warning Letters to Retailers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent a letter warning to more than 250,000 retailers that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that accepting welfare benefits "for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana" could result in "monetary penalties, fines and/or criminal prosecution."
HAC Appropriations Bill Proposes Hemp Definition Change
On June 4, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which modifies the definition of hemp in a manner that could ban most THC hemp products.
Kentucky Bans Hemp Beverage Sales in Bars and Restaurants
As of June 1, the sales of hemp beverages by the drink in bars and restaurants are now illegal in Kentucky, by order of Senate Bill 202, passed by the Kentucky General Assembly during the 2025 legislative session.
Curaleaf Opens 67th Florida Dispensary in Punta Gorda
International cannabis operator Curaleaf has opened its 67th statewide store in Florida in Punta Gorda. This follows April's launch of the company’s hemp-focused retail store in West Palm Beach.
Wyld Debuts Infused Sparkling Waters
Cannabis edible brand Wyld is launching Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Sparkling Waters. The beverages are now available in select markets where hemp products are permitted, through specialty retailers, wholesale partners and online.
Mandarin Pomelo THC Seltzer
THC seltzer brand Wynk has launched a new seasonal flavor just in time for summer: Mandarin Pomelo. The new flavor blends mandarin with tart pomelo and features a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD (5 mg each).
Challenges That THC Beverages Present to the Hospitality Industry
As consumer preferences shift, bars and restaurants have more to consider ─ especially with the rise in THC beverages. Even if you live in a state where marijuana is illegal, hemp beverages fall under federal hemp laws rather than state cannabis regulations, allowing them to be sold through mainstream retail outlets that typically carry alcohol.
Verano Opens Zen Leaf Dispensary in Enfield, CT
Multi-state cannabis company Verano Holdings Corp. hosted the grand opening of Zen Leaf Enfield over Memorial Day weekend, elevating the company’s Connecticut retail footprint to seven locations and 157 dispensaries nationwide.
Pipe Dreams Smoke Shop Now Accepting Crypto Currency
To help create a more seamless customer shopping experience, Pipe Dreams, a hybrid cannabis shop, recently started accepting crypto payments, which is steadily growing in popularity.
