Monopolies & Acquisitions in the Cannabis Industry The three vertically integrated companies - Malboro, Constellation Brands and Coca Cola - will soon start growing their own cannabis and cause an oligopoly. Before marijuana was made legal, it was almost entirely the sole domain of the black market. Since it has been legalized, those on the black market are still holding a stake in the industry. There is a lot of focus on this by policy makers & enforcers and for good reason. As black-market dealers avoid taxes and regulations, it makes it harder for legitimate companies to compete. What is often overlooked, however, is that the big businesses using aggressive business tactics are also making it hard for small companies to succeed. Get the full story when you visit @cannabexchange #Cannabis #CannabisArticles #CannabisNews #Monopoly #Corporations #Oligopolies #Mergers #Acquisitions #smallbusinesses #smallbusiness #Dispensaries #entrepreneurship https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hcDRFhEby/?igshid=11ci2p4inatuc