Emerging markets are expected to be a major driver of sales through 2026, as the number of non-legal states rapidly dwindles.

Eaze’s report shows significant consumer interest in cannabis brands produced by social equity licensees.

The market research firm said data surrounding the Missouri legal medical market category, brands, product sales, and trends will be available.

Sales for all regulated cannabis products are expected to top $27.1 billion in 2021, up around 25 percent from 2020, according to Kelly Nielsen, vice president of insights and analytics, BDSA.

Rebecca Maestas, brand development manager for LivWell Enlightened Health, presented her expertise in understanding customer needs — for both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer channels — during Cannabis Products Exchange, hosted virtually April 27-28.

Mile High Labs has launched the Mile High Innovation Lab, a product development platform built to support brands in developing, launching and scaling new products in the health and wellness industry.

Chris Walsh, president and CEO, Marijuana Business Daily, discussed the transformation of the U.S. cannabis market during Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually April 27-28.

BDSA expects Memorial Day weekend to bring blockbuster cannabis sales as consumers — many of them fully vaccinated — kick off the summer season.