Missouri’s recreational weed industry is rolling after easing early supply issues

The industry has sold more than $715 million of marijuana in the nearly 7 months since recreational sales began in February. There are now some 200 weed dispensaries spread across the state.
Nearly seven months after legal recreational cannabis sales began in Missouri, the state’s program appears to be strong.

The industry has sold more than $715 million of marijuana in that time, with adult-use products accounting for nearly $550 million of that total.

And some of the supply constraints from months ago have eased, said Jack Cardetti, spokesman for the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association.

“We’re really seeing supply start to catch up to demand,” he said. “With only six months into our program there’s a lot of variety that’s on the shelves and a lot of quality products.”

Those early supply hurdles kept some dispensaries, like Mint Cannabis’ St. Peter’s location, from opening earlier this year. That location’s first official day of business was this past Saturday, said Raul Molina, chief operations officer for Mint Cannabis, a national cannabis chain with locations open in Arizona, Michigan and Missouri.