AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHemp Ban Standoff: Senate stopgap talks include a “lifeline” that delays a planned recriminalization of hemp THC products, buying industry another month while AGs and senators push to keep the original Nov. 12 schedule. CBD/THC Product Push: Black Tie CBD expands its federally compliant THCA flower catalog with six new indoor and exotic cultivars for 2026, each tied to third-party testing and COAs. Medical Cannabis at Work: Leafwell releases an employer white paper arguing medical cannabis can fit into clinically guided workforce benefits, with a focus on privacy, safety-sensitive roles, and measurable outcomes. Veterinary Cannabinoids: Argent’s licensing partner Splash Beverage Group begins a U.S. veterinary development program for CannEpil, targeting companion-animal oncology and chronic pain via the FDA’s animal drug pathway. Enforcement Spotlight (Kratom): San Diego files a civil lawsuit against the owner of 11 smoke shops over alleged illegal kratom sales tied to overdoses and deaths. Compliance Raids (South Africa): Pietermaritzburg CBD police raids net 30+ arrests, shop closures, and alleged undocumented-worker cases. Cannabis Beverage Innovation: Tilray launches Mollo Lite Blackberry Lemon THC seltzer multipacks in Canada, leaning into lower-dose, social “sessionable” formats. Industry Numbers: Cronos reports record Q2 results, led by strong Canada and international momentum.
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