The latest news and events straight from the Honey Team!
CHAMPS Vegas 2025 turned up the heat with hhemp.co’s Hemp World, live sets from Curren$y, Twista, LaRussell, and a historic collab between High Times, RAW, and hhemp.co. Cannabis commerce just got a cultural remix—and the industry may never look the same.
At the BackPack Boyz Long Island grand opening, DJ Lobo of Heavy Hitters brought his signature Latin flavor to celebrate culture, cannabis, and community—spinning everything from reggaeton to bachata and showing love to the plant that fuels his creative flow.
From UCLA track star to wellness innovator, MacKenzie McClain Hill launched LumiBloom to help athletes and active people recover naturally. The BIPOC-owned CBD brand offers pain relief solutions rooted in holistic healing and empowerment.
Edibles leader Grön has acquired a New York cannabis processor license, expanding operations in Hauppauge and accelerating innovation for solventless products. The move marks a major step in shaping the state’s infused product landscape.
New York’s OCM has flagged 152 cannabis retailers and applicants for violating school proximity laws. Affected businesses must relocate or risk losing licensure as the state races to correct past regulatory errors.
At New York’s latest Cannabis Control Board meeting, applicants learned they may wait until 2033 for license approval—fueling outrage as new marketing rules roll out and thousands remain stuck in regulatory limbo.
A portal opens in Richmond, Virginia, as the East Coast Connoisseur Cup ignites a sacred celebration of plant, people, and purpose. No hype, just ritual—where flower becomes relic, and smoke becomes sermon.
NYC’s East Village just got lit. The Flowery opens its newest cannabis retail space at 47 3rd Ave, blending hospitality, culture, and community under the leadership of local entrepreneur Sean Maguire. Catch the grand opening August 2nd with DJs, pop-ups, and good vibes all day.
Backpack Boyz opens its first New York dispensary in Mastic, Long Island. Founder Juan Quesada calls it a dream realized: “This one is big for the squad & I in a way words could never express.” Grand opening July 25.
At Mary Jane Berlin 2025, Royal Queen Seeds’ Max Majot breaks down the company’s focus on stable genetics, its long-running F1 hybrid program, and why partnering with Mike Tyson made sense for the brand’s global future.
Green Horizons signs exclusive 5-year deal with FOHSE to power its 1M sq. ft. Coachella campus with cutting-edge cultivation lighting and tech, marking a major leap in sustainable, scalable cannabis production.
At Mary Jane Berlin, Jungle Boys’ Nate reflects on building LA’s most iconic flower brand—and why Europe is the next frontier. With their TLC Collective now closed, the team is focused on scaling globally while staying rooted in quality, community, and craft.
With Terrance Cole confirmed as DEA Administrator, industry leaders urge urgent reform. Will rescheduling spark real change, or leave businesses facing the same barriers?
Athena Nutrients’ Paul Alhauser talks about Europe’s cannabis awakening and why nutrient companies are becoming vital players in global legalization. “It’s about connection, education, and building something that lasts.”
Thailand’s $1.2B cannabis market is reeling as 90% of dispensaries are shut down and the government moves to reclassify the plant as a narcotic. Some say it’s chaos—others call it a necessary reset.
