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2020 Trends: Expected Changes Coming to the Cannabis Industry in 2020
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2020 Trends: Expected Changes Coming to the Cannabis Industry in 2020

What We Expect to See Out of 2020 Trends in the Cannabis Industry It’s a major election year, and with it, another year for the cannabis industry to continue to grow­—in size, in revenue, and in public appeal. By 2023, the cannabis industry is estimated to be worth between $25 and $30.4 billion.[1] For cannabis…

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Sustainable Packaging Options for Your Cannabis Business

Alternative Materials to Incorporate Sustainable Packaging in Your Cannabis Business As climate change continues to be a looming driver of industrial change, product packaging has come under the microscope as one area for potential improvement. This is no different for products in the cannabis industry. Consumers are demanding that companies produce their items more sustainably,…

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Marijuana Legalization Comes to the Ballot in the NJ 2020 Election

What the 2020 Election Will Mean for the NJ Marijuana Industry 2019 has been a back-and-forth push over legalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, but that push is ending in favor of a voter referendum during the November 2020 presidential election.11 In March, state Senators failed to pass legislation to make cannabis legal for…

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