David Knight will succeed Mark Murray as president and CEO of Jones Soda Co., maker of the cannabis-infused Mary Jones brand.

The acquisition follows a series of collaborations to create non-alcoholic THC beverages for Texas consumers.

This is the first acquisition for Sunderstorm, which says it is the start of a new phase of growth that will include expanding its categories nationally.

The total global legal cannabis industry is predicted to reach $36.7 billion in 2023, with 80% of sales from U.S. markets.

Alberto Paredero-Quiros brings more than 25 years of management experience in the consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. 

Alaska’s allowance of vending infused dairy butters, oils and fats clears the way for a broader array of infused-product offerings nationally and a more consumer-driven market.

Dennis Curran, chief operating officer of Acreage, has been appointed as CEO and will assume the role on July 1.

Trulieve is set to pull out of Massachusetts by the end of the year as part of ongoing measures to improve its financial performance.

Adults 21 and over can use and possess certain amounts of cannabis starting Aug. 1, but adult-use cannabis sales aren’t expected to begin in Minnesota until early 2025.

Canopy Growth Corporation and Indiva Limited have entered into license and assumption agreements providing Canopy Growth exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and sell Wana products in Canada.