Wholesale Cannabis Industry News
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Wholesale Cannabis Data Reports for June 2023 Covering Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon and the US
How can it be July already! With June 2023 behind us, it’s time to look at how bulk flower prices did in Maine, how preroll prices did in Oregon, how cartridge prices changed throughout the US, and more. With Apex Trading’s B2B data snapshots you’ll find important wholesale cannabis data points across a range of
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Massachusetts Disadvantaged Business Enterprise List – Your Source for Finding Cannabis Businesses Who Need Your Support
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and starting a business in any industry, let alone the cannabis industry, can be quite challenging. However, cannabis industry workers and business owners recognize the struggle and we do our best to help those that need it most. That’s why Apex Trading has put together this list of Massachusetts
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A Look at the Wholesale Data Percentage Change in the Cost Per Gram for Oregon
In addition to views of minimum, maximum and average prices for flower, extracts, carts and pre-roll, the Oregon wholesale cannabis data snapshots for May 2023 included a look at the percentage change in the cost per gram of flower. We’re going to take a little time here to dig a bit into what’s in that
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Massachusetts Wholesale Cannabis Data 2023 – Percentage Change in Cost Per Gram
In our May Wholesale Cannabis Data Snapshots for Massachusetts, we covered min, max and average pricing for an array of categories including flower, extracts, cartridges and pre-rolls. We also to a quick look at the percentage change in the cost per gram for flower over the past 180 days. Here’s a bit of a deeper
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May 2023 – Wholesale Cannabis Data Reports for Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon and the US
With Summer in full effect, let’s take a look back at the numbers for May 2023. How did flower do in Oregon? Were extracts up or down in Maine? How about pre-rolls in Massachusetts, or cartridges nationwide? You’ll find key wholesale cannabis data points across an assortment of categories in several state-specific markets as well
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CannaSpyglass- Bringing the Regulated Cannabis Market Into Clear Focus
Scanning the cannabis industry horizon for leads is no easy task. You can spend countless hours slogging through state license databases, and mainstream business registries looking for information. If you’re savvy, you may be able to find contact info on company websites, social media, in articles of incorporation, city planning and legal documents, or even
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When Cannabis Consumers Show Interest in Your Products Show Them Where to Find Them
Eager cannabis consumers know your name and are looking for your products. They go to Google and type in your brand. You’ve done well with SEO and soon they’re on your site, getting more excited about what you have to offer. But how can you convert them while they’re in this heightened state of engagement
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Prepare to Be Impressed – This Massachusetts Cannabis Producer is Crafting Flower that Wows Consumers
20 miles outside of Boston and nestled in the Plymouth County town of Hanson, you’ll find one of Massachusetts’ green gems, Impressed. That’s not an awkward sentence, the name of the company is, appropriately named, Impressed, and this family-run cultivator of artisanal cannabis is sure to leave you feeling that way. Massachusetts born and bred,
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Check Out the April 2023 Wholesale Cannabis Data Reports for Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon and the US
April is the cannabis industry’s highest holiday. How did the markets fare in 2023? Check out the performance of key wholesale cannabis data points across a range of categories in several state-specific markets or the national level. We put these snapshots of cannabis industry data together for cultivators, extractors, edibles manufacturers and retailers free of
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March 2023 Wholesale Cannabis Data Reports for Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon and the US
With the first quarter of 2023 behind us, the year is off and running. A quick look back at March and the performance of key wholesale cannabis data categories in an array of state-specific markets as well on the national level can give us insights on what’s headed our way in Q2. The Apex
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The Maine Grower’s Marketplace – the Best-Kept Secret for Maine Wholesale Cannabis Isn’t Really a Secret
Every first Saturday of the month, you’ll find a bustling cannabis marketplace chock full of Maine’s caregivers, medical cardholders, cultivators, extractors, edibles producers and more. The grower’s marketplace was co-founded in 2020 by Rick Bissonnette and Jennifer Whetzel to help create connections between local, licensed medical cannabis growers and retailers. Their first event was held
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Congratulations to the Cannabis Brands on Apex Trading Who Won Big at the Boston 2023 NECANN Cup
We’re so proud of all the cannabis brands on Apex Trading that won big at this year’s NECANN Cup in Boston. The event was centered around the NECANN Boston trade show and featured a third-party blind evaluation of numerous cannabis product categories. The highest rated products in each category were awarded and ranked in order of
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B2B Cannabis Sales Data: State-Specific & National Wholesale Cannabis Snapshots for February 2023
With January and February in the rearview mirror, 2023 is warming up and the question is, how are wholesale cannabis sales doing, so far? Thankfully, Apex Trading’s wholesale cannabis data snapshots are here to help us understand what’s up on both the national level as well as a few state-specific markets. We provide these snapshots
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Massachusetts Retailers Looking for Premium Wholesale Extracts, Carts & Vape Pens – Look No Further than Coil Brothers
Nestled in the small farming community of Harvard, Massachusetts, some 25 miles west-northwest of Boston, you’ll find Coil Brothers, purveyors of expertly made, authentic cannabis extracts. With cannabis and cannabis concentrates being a relatively new industry, Coil Brothers is following in the footsteps of the non-traditional communities that have settled in Harvard such as the
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Oklahoma Cannabis Producers – Did the Cost of Your LeafLink Wholesale Cannabis Business Management Software Just Go Way Up In Price?
Our friends across the great state of Oklahoma are telling us that LeafLink is raising their prices by a staggering amount. Whether you’re in Broken Arrow, Guymon or anywhere in between, we understand that hefty increases to your monthly operating expenses can have a major impact on your wholesale cannabis brand and put you in
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4 Things You Need To Know About Cannabis Terpenes
Consuming cannabis is something that millions of people worldwide do for a variety of reasons. Some do it to get high, some for pain relief, and others to help them sleep or relax. There are different types of cannabis (click here to find more about exotic weed strains) and each has their own unique THC
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The Canntrade B2B Cannabis Platform is Closing Its Doors – Do You Need an Alternative Solution?
Here at Apex Trading, we love being part of the cannabis industry. The people we meet, the companies we help, the products we try, the innovation – all of that and so much more comes together to make being a cannabis worker simply amazing. And even when it’s a competitor, it sucks to see any
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The First Month of the New Year: State-Specific & National Wholesale Cannabis Data Snapshots for January 2023
With all of the days in January checked off the calendar, how did the first month of 2023 shake out for wholesale cannabis? Apex Trading wholesale cannabis data snapshots are here to give you some insights. You’ll find free data snapshots for January 2023 linked at the bottom of the page. We’ve created these state-specific
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Great Read: Cannabis Industry Statistics for 2023 from FlowHub
The folks over at FlowHub have put together a great article on how the industry is performing and where it’s headed in 2023. You’ll find detailed information and data snapshots covering topics such as U.S. cannabis smoking rates by age group, consumption patterns, popularity of cannabis product categories, changes in the medical markets, price compression,
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New Year, New Look at the Wholesale Cannabis Data: State-Specific and National Snapshots for December 2022
With the Holidays more than over, it’s time to get back at it and the Apex Trading wholesale cannabis data snapshots are here to help. Our free December 2022 data snapshots are linked at the bottom of the pages, to help you keep up on what’s happening in your state-specific market or at the national
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Colorado Cannabis Producers are Recognizing the Importance of Branding
Bart Schaneman, editor over at MJBizDaily, posted a great article today about the importance of branding in the struggling Colorado market. The concepts apply to more than just Colorado cannabis producers and are good lessons for cultivators, extractors and manufacturers across the country. How branding is key to success in struggling Colorado cannabis market As
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Just In Time for the Holidays – Wholesale Cannabis Data: State-Specific and National Snapshots for November 2022
The Holidays are in full swing, Christmas is just around the corner, and the Apex Trading wholesale cannabis data snapshots are wrapped up and ready to go. Our free November 2022 data snapshots are under the tree, or in this case, linked at the bottom of the page, to help you keep up on what’s
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A Foretelling Glimpse Into Emerging and Mature Market Wholesale Cannabis Data
I and the leadership team at Apex Trading have been serving the cannabis industry ever since the first adult-use market came online in early 2014. Over the last 8 years we’ve seen new markets launch medical or adult-use programs and often the earliest of license holders benefit from strong market conditions with consumer demand outpacing
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It’s Elementary – Wholesale Cannabis Data: US and State-Specific Snapshot for October 2022
Sherlock Holmes said, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” and unless you are Dr. Watson, you should probably listen to the consulting detective. In wholesale cannabis, data can present us with a trail of clues that leads us to the culprit, the victim, or the hero of our story. That
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The Beauty of Mosaic – Creating Loyalty Between Cannabis Dispensaries and Consumers
Every once in a while a company crosses our path that we feel obligated to tell our clients and the cannabis industry, in general, about. Mosaic is one of those companies. In these demanding times of long hours and tired mornings, it’s hard not to be familiar with Starbucks and their rewards app. Mosaic has
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AdaptiveHR – Smart HR Solutions Built for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis business owners today face numerous challenges – especially when it comes to attracting and retaining employees. Recent data shows that employee turnover rates in cannabis can be as high as 40-60% within the first two months. Now, more than ever, payroll, HR, employee benefits, and 401Ks are important for keeping your workers happy and your company compliant.
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Apex Trading and Dutchie’s LeafLogix Now Integrated for Wholesale Cannabis Businesses
There are wholesale cannabis producers that love Apex Trading. There are wholesale cannabis producers that love LeafLogix. And, there are those that love both. Thankfully, Apex Trading and Dutchie/LeafLogix have partnered to create an integration between the Apex Trading and LeafLogix platforms. With the ability to create batches between the platforms, you’ll be able to
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Understanding D&O Insurance for Cannabis Businesses – An Overview by NCIA member Jon Spratt from Greensite
Here’s a great article published yesterday on the NCIA blog by Jon Spratt of Greensite Insurance. In the piece Spratt gives a great overview of the importance of Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance. If you’re the leader of a cannabis company and aren’t familiar with this type of insurance, it’s probably a good idea to
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Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Data Snapshot – September 2022
In the pursuit of knowledge, data is “a collection of discrete values that convey information, describing quantity, quality, fact, statistics, other basic units of meaning or simply sequences of symbols that may be further interpreted.” In wholesale cannabis, data can help us select the right products to produce and/or sell. It can also help us
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National and State-Specific Wholesale Cannabis Sales Data Snapshots for August 2022
They say that data is power. If you’re looking for a free taste of that power Apex Trading offers visibility into national and state-specific market pricing trends at the wholesale level with our data snapshots. These monthly pricing indices include minimum and maximum listings prices, average selling prices, as well as breakdowns of pricing for