About MunchNews

Your trusted source for cannabis industry news, legislation updates, and market insights.

Our Mission

MunchNews was created to provide the cannabis industry with reliable, timely, and accessible news coverage. We aggregate news from trusted sources across the industry and present it in a clear, digestible format.

Our AI-powered platform scans hundreds of news sources daily, identifying the most important stories affecting the cannabis industry. Each article is then summarized and enhanced by our team of expert journalists who bring years of experience in cannabis reporting.

We believe in transparency and always link back to our original sources, giving credit where it's due while providing our readers with easy-to-understand summaries and analysis.

What We Cover

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Industry News

Business developments, company updates, and market trends

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Legislation

Federal and state policy changes affecting cannabis

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Medical Research

Scientific studies and medical cannabis developments

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Business & Finance

Investment news, earnings, and M&A activity

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Culture

Cannabis lifestyle, celebrities, and social trends

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Science

Research breakthroughs and product innovations

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Products

New products, brands, and consumer trends

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International

Global cannabis news and international markets

Our Writing Team

Our team of experienced journalists and industry experts brings decades of combined experience in cannabis reporting.

Alex Morgan

Breaking News Editor

Alex Morgan leads our breaking news coverage, ensuring readers get accurate information as stories develop. With a background in wire service journalism at Reuters and a knack for being first to major stories, Alex has built a reputation for speed and accuracy. They manage our news desk operations and coordinate coverage of major industry events. Alex graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has won multiple awards for deadline reporting.

25 articlesindustry, legislation

David Okonkwo

Senior Policy Correspondent

David Okonkwo brings over 15 years of political journalism experience to MunchNews. A former Capitol Hill correspondent, David specializes in tracking cannabis legislation at both federal and state levels. His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and connections within Washington make him our go-to expert for policy analysis. David holds a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and has been recognized by the Cannabis Media Association for his investigative reporting on interstate commerce barriers.

8 articleslegislation, international

Tyler Brooks

Markets & Business Reporter

Tyler Brooks covers the financial side of cannabis, from Wall Street investments to Main Street dispensaries. With an MBA from Wharton and five years at Bloomberg covering emerging markets, Tyler brings rigorous financial analysis to the cannabis industry. He tracks quarterly earnings, M&A activity, and investment trends, providing readers with actionable market intelligence. His weekly cannabis stocks roundup has become essential reading for industry investors.

7 articlesbusiness, industry

Dr. Maya Patel, PharmD

Medical Cannabis Editor

Dr. Maya Patel is a licensed pharmacist and cannabis therapeutics specialist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UC San Francisco. Before joining MunchNews, she spent eight years in clinical pharmacy and cannabis research, publishing peer-reviewed studies on cannabinoid interactions. Maya translates complex medical research into accessible content, helping readers understand the science behind cannabis medicine. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Cannabis Research.

3 articlesmedical, science

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MunchNews is proud to be part of the MunchMakers network of cannabis resources, providing comprehensive coverage of the cannabis industry.

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