Mari y Juana Beverages Co. has partnered with Ginger, an e-commerce provider and last-mile delivery service, in the ever-expanding direct-to-consumer California cannabis market.

Despite an inflationary environment and recession concerns that dampened consumer spending, legal cannabis sales in the U.S. will reach $27 billion by the end of 2022, a jump of 7% over 2021 sales.

The inaugural edition is a free resource designed to help cannabis businesses find access to banking options across the nation.

The company’s Retail Sales Tracking solution is based on sales data from its cannabis retail partners across the U.S.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh writes that we are standing at ground zero of the cannabis food and beverage industry. These are heady days, full of dreams and enterprising paths forward. It’s time to stake your claim.

By using natural, premium ingredients — and with the backing of celebrities and other cultural icons — Cann aims to take on alcohol, and ultimately, expand its reach across the U.S. and Canada.

The company’s cannabis data library includes cannabinoid and terpene strain profiles from the Leafly-Certified Labs Program, subjective strain effects from consumer reviews, and cannabis popularity metrics.

JAXX, an owner-operated, licensed dispensary operating in San Diego County, generated approximately $4 million in sales last year.

Coldhaus and Valens will be responsible for store-level representation, brand advocacy, distribution route coverage and retail staff education to drive brand visibility and commercial retail presence.

Oaksterdam University is partnering with Golden Gate University (GGU) to allow students to transfer credits from Oaksterdam certification courses toward their bachelor’s degree at GGU.