Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, poses for a professional portrait following the company’s entry into the hemp-derived THC market.

Edible Brands CEO Somia Farid Silber Leads Expansion into Hemp-Derived THC Market

From handcrafted bouquets to hemp-infused goods, Edible Brands is evolving under the bold leadership of its next-generation CEO. In March, Edible Brands touched off a...
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The Tariff Effect: What Cannabis Processors Need to Know

President Donald Trump’s recent reinstatement of a 25-percent tariff on imported steel sent shockwaves across multiple industries, including hemp and cannabis extraction and processing....
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Power Play: Cutting Costs and Emissions with Demand Response

The cannabis industry has experienced explosive and continued growth in recent years, with 2024 sales projected to exceed a staggering $31 billion. But rapid...
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Cannabis Means Business Trade Show Set for June in New York

Trade shows are about more than just booths, parties, and business cards. On a deeper level, they provide building blocks for growing markets, forging...
Marie Saloum seated beside a vibrant floral arrangement, wearing elegant jewelry and a black polka-dot dress, inside her office space featured in Executive Insight by Macey Wolfer.

Marie Saloum

GreenPharms CEO brings heart, hustle, and a fresh vision to cannabis entrepreneurship. Growing up in Los Angeles, Marie Saloum was no stranger to recreational cannabis. Even before California voters legalized adult use in 2016, the plant was everywhere. Her interest in medical applications came later, after her husband was injured in a vehicle-rollover accident.
Futuristic cannabis CRM software interface illustrating real-time data analytics, compliance tracking, and digital customer management tools.

Top CRM Software for Cannabis in 2025: 11 Platforms Worth Your Time

In 2025, customer relationship management (CRM) software is more tailored to the cannabis industry than ever before. Dispensaries and other cannabis businesses no longer...
Little Beach Harvest dispensary building exterior featuring wood cladding and large windows, reflecting Shinnecock Nation’s natural aesthetic and modern architecture.

Rooted in Resilience: Inside Little Beach Harvest

The Shinnecock Nation is one of the oldest self-governing tribes in New York state, so it’s only fitting the people became the first to...
US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, where the House Oversight Committee conducted hearings on hemp regulations_by Joel Volz mg Magazine

FDA Inaction Fuels Illicit Hemp Market, Harms Farmers, Industry Tells Congress

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s failure to regulate hemp consumables after Congress legalized the plant in 2018 has led to proliferation...
Advanced indoor cannabis cultivation featuring precision lighting, automated systems, and dense plant canopies optimized for yield and sustainability.

Next-Gen Cannabis Cultivation: Trends Shaping Smarter, Greener Grows in 2025

Cultivation is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in an increasingly competitive market. As cultivators face mounting pressure to...
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Think different: Cannabis Branding Lessons I Learned at Apple

What Apple taught me about cannabis branding and customer experience I worked with Steve Jobs. Well, not really. I worked at Apple while Jobs was...

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