Last updated: July 31, 2026 12 Cannabis Industry Trends Shaping Hemp and Marijuana in 2026 The biggest cannabis industry trends of 2026 are not all moving in the same direction. State-regulated marijuana markets continue to mature, consumer preferences are becoming more specific, and some product formats are gaining ground. At the same time, a scheduled federal hemp-law change could sharply narrow the market for many hemp-derive… Read more

Demystifying Cannabis: An Umbrella Term for Hemp and Marijuana  Have you ever wondered about the difference between hemp and marijuana? Which is legal, which isn't? Do you associate the term cannabis with psychoactive weed? You might want to keep reading. To start simply. Is Cannabis legal? The simple answer to this in the US is that all Cannabis was illegal, but since the Farm Bill of 2018 certain forms of Cannabis have become Federally leg… Read more