Canada's #1 Premium Weed Brand Makes a Big Bet | TTB Presented by Flowhub

Rubicon Organics (TSXV: ROMJ) CEO Margaret Brodie returns to the Trade to Black podcast, presented by Flowhub, to break down the company's fresh $3 million raise. Hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell cover the non-brokered private placement from strategic investor Siwash Rock Investments, 6,666,667 shares at $0.45 with no warrants or finder's fees. It funds a lighting upgrade at Pacifica, Rubicon's 125,000-square-foot greenhouse in Delta, B.C. Management expects the upgrade to lift Pacifica's output about 40% to roughly 15,500 kilograms a year, and to pull Rubicon's path to about 20,000 kilograms by June 2027 forward by about a year, with no new building or licence. The episode also covers whether Rubicon can sell that extra flower, how the Pacifica ramp unfolds, where international contracts stand, and how the Cascadia facility is progressing. Brodie also weighs in on growing talk of U.S. multi-state operators eyeing Canadian licensed producers. Rubicon was Canada's number one premium licensed producer in Q2 2026 with 6.8% of the premium segment and record quarterly revenue of $18.5 million, in a category where Brodie expects only two to four super-premium brands to survive. In segment two, Shadd and Anthony review this week's Check In Poll, presented by NuggMD. Of 654 cannabis consumers surveyed, 70% said a product's effects were stronger or weaker than its labeled potency suggested, including 42% who've experienced both. Only 26% said never. The hosts look at what that means for labeling, tolerance and consumer trust. 00:00:00 Show opening and cannabis market update 00:05:07 Rubicon Organics’ $3 million private placement 00:08:27 Production expansion and lighting upgrades 00:13:02 Canadian consumer trends and popular strains 00:17:43 New production for Canadian and international markets 00:21:02 Illicit cannabis sales and government enforcement 00:25:35 Rubicon’s premium cannabis strategy 00:27:46 M&A outlook and the importance of consistent supply 00:37:49 Consumer poll on expected cannabis effects 00:42:06 Consumer views on cannabis policy and rescheduling 00:44:15 Preview of the hemp farmer interview 00:47:00 DEA update speculation and episode sign-off #TradeToBlack #RubiconOrganics #CanadianCannabis #NuggMD #CannabisPoll #PremiumCannabis #Cannabis #CannabisStocks #CannabisNews #CannabisIndustry Want to see more Cannabis Reform? 🎬    • New Study Shows Americans Are Using Mariju...   🎬    • Why the Judge's Rescheduling Order May Pro...   🎬    • Why the DEA's GAO Response Is Good News fo...   Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter: https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com... Find us on social media and podcast platforms: ✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport   ✅ Twitter:   / thedalesreport   ✅ Instagram:   / dalesreport   ✅ LinkedIn:   / the-dales-report   Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradetoBlackon... Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradeToBlackon... Website: https://thedalesreport.com/ For copyright matters, contact: sdales@thedalesreport.com Podcast Disclaimer (Financial Interests) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company, organization, or employer. The content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice. The hosts and/or guests may hold positions in the companies, stocks, or financial instruments discussed during the show. These holdings should not be considered endorsements or recommendations to buy or sell any securities. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any decisions made based on the information discussed. Full Disclosures: https://thedalesreport.com/website-te...