Why Are So Many California Cannabis Companies Switching To Hemp Products?
Portfolio Pulse from Rolando García
California cannabis companies are shifting to the less regulated hemp market due to high taxes and strict regulations in the cannabis sector. Companies like Green Bee Botanicals and Sunstone Winery have rebranded their products to hemp, benefiting from lower taxes and broader market reach. Larger companies like Glass House Brands and Curaleaf Holdings are also considering or have entered the hemp market. The California Senate recently halted a bill that would impose stricter THC limits, highlighting the ongoing tension between the cannabis and hemp industries.

August 20, 2024 | 3:02 pm
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Truelieve is a major supporter of the legal cannabis campaign in Florida, opposing the hemp industry's support for anti-cannabis policies.
Truelieve's involvement in the legal cannabis campaign highlights the ongoing conflict between the cannabis and hemp industries, but the direct impact on their stock is uncertain.
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Curaleaf Holdings has entered the hemp market, likely benefiting from lower taxes and fewer regulations compared to the cannabis sector.
Curaleaf's entry into the hemp market could enhance their market reach and profitability due to the less stringent regulatory environment.
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Glass House Brands is considering diversifying into the hemp industry, which could offer them lower taxes and fewer regulations compared to the cannabis market.
The potential move into the hemp market could provide Glass House Brands with a more favorable regulatory environment and cost structure, which may positively impact their financial performance.
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