Curaleaf generated $315 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2025, with steady U.S. operations and continued growth in international markets, the company announced today. International revenue reached $41 million for the quarter, a 62% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA came in at $65.5 million with a 21% margin.
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Florida’s Top Marijuana Regulator Resigns
Christopher Kimball has stepped down as director of Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), a position he held for nearly three years. According to his LinkedIn profile, Kimball left the role in July and is now serving as deputy general counsel in the office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Bobbie Smith, a longtime official with …
Los Angeles City Council Approves Major Fee Hikes for Marijuana Businesses
Marijuana businesses in Los Angeles are facing steep new costs after the City Council approved a series of fee increases on Tuesday, impacting everything from license renewals to inspections. The newly approved fee structure is projected to bring in $6 million a year, helping to fund the DCR’s $8.6 million budget. City officials say the …
Trulieve Generates $302 Million in Q2 Revenue, Reports Strong Margins and Cash Flow
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the largest marijuana companies in the United States, brought in $302 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2025, according to financial results released today. That figure is nearly identical to the same quarter last year and was driven largely by retail sales, which accounted for 94% of total …
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Inhibits Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting MALAT1 and EMT Pathways
New research shows that CBD may suppress metastasis in pancreatic cancer by disrupting molecular drivers of tumor cell invasion. A study published in IUBMB Life and conducted by researchers at Kyung Hee University has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana, may inhibit the spread of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by targeting …
Study: Cannabis Use in Older Adults Linked to “Younger Brain” Network Patterns and Better Cognitive Performance
A study analyzing data from over 25,000 adults finds that cannabis use in older individuals may be associated with cognitive benefits and brain network activity resembling that of younger people. Conducted using data from the UK Biobank and published on Research Square, the study explored how cannabis consumption intersects with age-related brain changes. Researchers examined …
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program Nears One Million Patients
Florida now has 920,582 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Health. The updated numbers reflect patient totals as of August 6. That’s an increase of more than 1,700 since early July, and just over 35,000 more than the state reported at this time last year. Since August …
New York Cannabis Sales Top $890 Million in 2025 as July Sets New Monthly Record
New York’s legal cannabis market has surpassed $890 million in adult-use sales so far in 2025, with July setting a new monthly record at $148.76 million, according to new data from analytics firm Headset. The year-to-date total of $890,714,194 reflects steady monthly gains since January, when sales started at $108.49 million. February saw $105.62 million, …
France Finalizes Medical Marijuana Framework, Will Integrate Into Healthcare System in 2026
France is moving forward with a permanent national system for medical marijuana, marking a significant turnaround for a program once thought to be on the verge of collapse. The country’s pilot program began in 2019 and was initially viewed as a model for the rest of Europe. But progress stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
New Jersey’s First Four Marijuana Consumption Lounges Now Open
After years of anticipation, New Jersey’s cannabis industry has reached what regulators are calling a “major milestone” with the opening of the state’s first four marijuana consumption lounges. Two of the new lounges—High Rollers Dispensary and SunnyTien Dispensary—are located in Atlantic City, where local police have recently stepped up enforcement against public marijuana smoking, particularly …













