In this week’s BAKERY episode, we have a special guest, Jaime Lipowitz from High Buds Club. We discuss industry news (powered by StratCann), Cannabis retail, products, and more. Catch us on the weekly The BAKERY Podcast with our co-host and good friend Ryan Roch, owner of Lake City Cannabis. Tune in. Watch the full episode below.
This week’s podcast dives deeper into:
🔵Calgary Cannabis Store Wins Zoning Appeal
A Calgary cannabis retailer has successfully appealed a decision that would have forced it to close due to proximity to a newly built private school. (Stratcann)
🔵Nelson Nixes Outdoor Consumption Space
Nelson, BC, has denied a permit for an outdoor cannabis consumption area, citing concerns over public nuisance and community standards. Advocates argue that designated spaces are essential for responsible consumption.(Stratcann)
🔵Victoria Debates Solo Staffing in Cannabis Stores
Two Victoria city councillors proposed allowing cannabis stores to operate with just one employee, aiming to reduce operational costs. The motion was defeated, with concerns raised about safety and customer service.(Stratcann)
🔵Organigram Named Exporter of the Year
Organigram Global Inc. has been honored as Exporter of the Year by Opportunities New Brunswick, boasting $50 million in international cannabis sales and nearly $885 million in total shipments since 2020. A high note for Canadian cannabis on the global stage.(Stratcann)
Meanwhile, in International News:
🔵Australian Growers Cry Foul Over Import Flood
Australia’s cannabis cultivators are waving the red flag, claiming they’re being swamped by cheaper imports from countries like Canada, South Africa, and Thailand. (Stratcann)
And in more Complaints from down under:
🔵New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis sector is warning that “onerous” regulations around production are restricting the local sector, while international players flood the market.
In a story we’ve been following now for several weeks:
🔵A new report in Israel says the rate of cannabis imports from Canada continues to rise while the number of patients continues to stagnate.
🔵MJBiz reports that cannabis sales in Colorado have dropped by about $20 million in the first two months of the year, according to data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Sales have been decreasing annually since a peak in 2021.
