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Daily Archive: March 18, 2025

Interview, Part 2: Winebow CEO Dean Ferrell And Winebow Imports EVP Ian Downey

In the second part of our interview, Winebow president and CEO Dean Ferrell and Winebow Imports executive vice president Ian Downey discuss new producers added to the 1.7-million-case portfolio over the past year, the innovation pipeline, and Winebow’s distribution business, which covers 17 states and Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 18, 2025

•Sicily’s Donnafugata, imported by Folio Fine Wine Partners, is launching a Mille e una Notte 2021 Special Edition in collaboration with Netflix, marking the debut of the six-episode series The Leopard. Continue reading →

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Ascend, Cresco See Earnings Tick Higher In 2024

As the cannabis earnings season continues, multistate operators Cresco Labs and Ascend Wellness Holdings saw sales head in different directions last year, with Cresco Labs reporting a modest revenue decline and Ascend Wellness posting strong single-digit growth. Continue reading →

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Hemp-Derived THC Faces New Challenges In California And Kentucky

Hemp-derived THC products continue to face state government scrutiny, with California extending its wholesale ban on intoxicating hemp products by 90 days and Kentucky taking a cautious approach to legalizing the category. Continue reading →

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Cannabis Briefs for March 18, 2025

•Cannabis-focused wellness brand oHHo has launched three hemp-derived THC seltzers in Spec’s outlets throughout Texas. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 18, 2025