Reporter Javier Hasse shared a Benzinga Cannabis story by David Daxsen titled “Berner’s Cannabis Empire ABlaze: An Interview on Lawsuits” with Berner to comment “That’s not a real interview.”

Mon. 13 Nov 2023, 5:38pm ET Benzinga Cannabis, Markets
Editor’s note: #Benzinga has retracted a contributor article regarding Berner and his cannabis company Cookies because the contributed content could not be verified and does not meet Benzinga’s editorial standards.

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/11/35716866/retracted-contributed-cannabis-story
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Berner responded to the retracted story, saying: “My team and I have worked tirelessly to build Cookie into what it is today. We take the integrity of our brand very seriously, so we are disappointed that a fabricated story about us was published without verification. However, this experience has only made us stronger and will not deter us from our mission.”

With the cannabis industry rapidly growing, it is more important than ever to have reliable sources of information about its companies and products. Benzinga stands for transparency and accuracy in all its content, so we are committed to only publishing verified facts. We apologize to Berner, his team, and Cookies fans everywhere for the mistake.

#Berner and his team remain focused on innovating products that are safe and enjoyable for #cannabis consumers worldwide, and have made it their mission to continue pushing boundaries in the industry with new ideas. We look forward to seeing what groundbreaking innovations Berner has in store for us next. We wish him all the best!

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