DIZPOT Packaging Announces Laura Sidney as Interim CEO – A Marked Step for Leadership Diversity and Innovative Strategy

PHOENIX, AZ – In an exciting paradigm shift, DIZPOT, a global leader in cannabis packaging and logistics, proudly appoints Laura Sidney as Interim CEO. The decision marks a significant milestone as DIZPOT celebrates the role of a female leader steering the future of a traditionally male-dominated industry.   Laura Sidney brings two decades of experience advising …

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DIZPOT Brings the Facts: Using Cannabis to Defend Against COVID-19

DIZPOT Brings the Facts: Using Cannabis to Defend Against COVID-19 A new study published in the “Journal of Natural Products,” stating that cannabis can help fight COVID-19, has those that have helped to steer the narrative of the plant’s medicinal effects gleaning with hope. Social media platforms have ignited with commentary and many major news …

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The Resin Industry Shutdown

The state of Texas, known for its sunshine and sprawling deserts, experienced some of its coldest weather in 30 years this past February. Temperatures in this notoriously sunny state plummeted to 0F, and power outages caused by Arctic-like weather threw the state’s manufacturing industry into disarray. Refineries located in the Gulf Coast were greatly impacted, …

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Child-Resistant Packaging Only Required at Exit in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ (Dec. 22, 2020) — DIZPOT met with the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) today and has lobbied on your behalf to make child-resistant (CR) packaging ONLY required at exit. This is a huge win for Arizona dispensaries, processors, and growers, as it now appears rules will only require CR to apply only …

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Emerging Trends in Cannabis: The Cannabis Cafe

Throughout the past few years, cannabis cafes have been popping up around the nation, becoming the new, trending way to purchase and consume cannabis products. Usually a combination dispensary and eatery, these cafe styles vary by location and state. Currently, cannabis cafes are not legally permitted to serve cannabis-infused food.  Instead, they serve a widely-varied …

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Collinsville, IL Dispensary Sells $5M in First Month of Legalization

Article from St. Louis Public Radio (stlpublicradio.org) “COLLINSVILLE — Illinois Supply and Provisions recorded $5 million in sales of recreational marijuana in the first month of the year, city officials announced Tuesday. The preliminary figures come after a strong month of sales across the whole state. Illinois sold nearly $40 million of legal marijuana in …

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A Letter to the Editor of Hemp News from John Hartsell, owner of DIZPOT.

Letter to the Editor John Hartsell Owner, DIZPOT LLC The Green Rush is over?  Middle America says otherwise. Founder of the Beverly Hills Cannabis Club, Cheryl Shuman recently proclaimed that “the Green Rush will be over” and that only consolidation lies ahead. Shuman has made a name for herself influencing high-stakes investments in the California …

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Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved By Congressional Committee In Historic Vote

Could federal legalization finally be in sight? introduced by Chairman Jerrold Nadler, This legislation Could deschedule Marijuana and expunge thousands of records. Will this be the start of a long road to the end of marijuana prohibition and drug wars? we hope so! Read here: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/watch-live-congress-holds-historic-vote-on-bill-to-federally-legalize-marijuana/

AZ Medical Marijuana Cards Go Digital

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced today that it will be switching to a digital identification system for medical marijuana cardholders.  Current patients should update their information with ADHS as soon as possible to take advantage of the new system.  The ADHS issued the following instructions for updating your information:   Hello, To better …

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