Author: Anthony Johnson

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 31, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Vancouver, Medical.

German Pharmacists Support Medical Cannabis, See Market Growth

The German cannabis patient community has grown by leaps and bounds since the program was approved a few years ago and the International...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Company to Open Retail Herb House in Jamaica

The international cannabis industry is getting more interconnected than ever before and Canadians are still leading the way while other...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

UK MPs Expect to Legalize Cannabis Within the Next 5 to 15 Years

Three United Kingdom Members of Parliament, representing the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat parties all recently traveled to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 22, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Venture Capitalists Invest a Record Breaking Amount in the Cannabis Industry!

It makes sense that investors, including venture capitalists, are investing more and more in the cannabis industry each and every year....

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 19, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Thailand Takes Early Lead in the Asian Cannabis Market

Positive cannabis law reforms have been taking hold all across the world, while Asia with many of its nations still maintaining draconian...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 18, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Will Annual CBD Sales Outpace Legal Cannabis?

While business isn’t exactly easy, both cannabis and CBD sales are booming at the macro level and revenue numbers should continue...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on July 16, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Needs to Adapt as US, Especially California, Cannabis Industry Grows

Canadian cannabis companies have been given a leg up on its global competition, but that advantage is being eroded and could be...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 15, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Teams Up with California Bay Area Cannabis Company

With fourteen albums reaching #1 on the Billboard charts, a net worth of a billion dollars, and a marriage to Beyonce, it would seem like...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 12, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Canadian Cannabis Job Market Heating Up Along With the Industry

While the regulated Canadian cannabis industry has grown at a slower pace than many expected, the market is heating up as more retailers...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 11, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Colombia Is Looking to Join Canada As a Global Cannabis Industry Leader

Canada has led the global cannabis industry ever since it first legalized medical cannabis. For awhile, the Netherlands was the only...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 10, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

United States Congress Held Historic Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Today

The cannabis legalization movement has made tremendous strides over the last two decades, creating a patchwork of legal states and...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 8, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

United States Congress Putting Pressure on the FDA to Regulate Cannabis

Last year’s federal farm bill was a landmark achievement that legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp, setting in motion the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

Canada Has Seen a 40% Increase in Cannabis Consumption

Canada has clearly been a global cannabis industry leader since it first legalized medical use in 2001 a trend that has only grown as the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 2, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected to Hit $30 Billion by 2024!

With more and more states ending cannabis prohibition, it isn’t surprising to know that legal sales are increasing rather rapidly...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 1, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Ireland Announces Launch of Medical Cannabis Program

In 2016, an Irish toddler became the first legal medical cannabis patient in Ireland after his parent successfully acquired authorization...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 28, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

French Government-Tasked Commission Urges Cannabis Legalization

Everyone can see that cannabis policy reforms have been advancing around the free world and Europe is certainly a hotbed of activity as...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 27, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Bern, ICBC Switzerland, ICBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

Switzerland’s Federal Council Moves to Fully Legalize Medical Cannabis

Switzerland has been relatively progressive on cannabis, including the legalization of cannabis with no more than 1% THC, one of the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 25, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Cannabis Companies Invest in the UK, Expecting A Bigger European Market

More and more cannabis markets in Europe are opening up and the new, limited medicinal market in the United Kingdom has established...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 24, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Brings in $186 Million in Tax Revenue as Sales Continue to Increase

It’s no secret that cannabis sales in Canada have gotten off to a relatively slow start as the government has taken a rather...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 21, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Full-Time U.S. Cannabis Jobs to Top 175,000, Increasing 34%, in 2019

Earlier this week, an economic report projected global cannabis sales to increase to 36% in 2019, with dramatic growth expected over the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 20, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Global Cannabis Sales Could Reach $15 Billion in 2019, $40 Billion by 2024

Based on current sales, as well as reasonable projections regarding new markets, an industry report projects that global cannabis sales...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 19, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Molson Coors to Brew Cannabis Drinks in Canada, CBD Versions in the U.S.

It was big news when Molson Coors Brewing Company announced that it was forging a partnership to brew non-alcoholic cannabis drinks in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 18, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Zurich.

Swiss Cannabis Sales Shattering Records

When the International Cannabis Business Conference teamed up with CannaTrade and made its first visit to Zurich this year, it was...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 17, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Finalizes Cannabis Edibles, Extracts, & Concentrates Regulations

Health Canada recently released its final regulations regarding the sale of cannabis-infused edibles, extracts, and concentrates, finally...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Company Pasha Brands Elevates Longtime Advocate

When a major milestone is met, there were many small and big steps along the way that helped forge that path forward, and cannabis policy...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 13, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

The Oregon Legislature Approves Cannabis Exports, Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

Various localities’ ability to become “laboratories of democracy” (to an extent) and implement their own laws is a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 11, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Is Canada Losing Ground to the United States as the Global Cannabis Leader?

There is absolutely no doubt that Canada has been the global leader in the international cannabis market. Step by step in recent years,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 7, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Declining Profits Bringing Beer Companies Into the Cannabis Industry

Recognizing the growth of the burgeoning cannabis industry is enough to bring a lot of companies, entrepreneurs, and investors into the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 7, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

Cannabis Companies Hiring and Paying More Than Other Industries

With Illinois becoming the 11th state to legalize cannabis, Delaware inching forward to becoming #12, and New Jersey and New York on the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Leader Pasha Brands Acquires Producer & Processor

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has a long and deserved reputation as a pioneering cannabis leader. Sensible policies and a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 6, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Will Joe Biden’s Cannabis Policy Win Four More Years for Donald Trump?

A lot can change in American politics, but the current frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, Joe Biden, has a relatively commanding...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 5, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Cannabis Sparks a U.S.-Canadian War for Top Employees

Canada has gotten a head start on legalization, but the United States is catching up with Illinois becoming the 11th state to end...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

House Committee Considering Cannabis Banking & D.C. Commerce Monday

As the United States moves step by step towards ending federal cannabis prohibition, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Infused Edibles and Products to Be a $2.7 Billion Market

Like a lot of places that have legalized regulated cannabis commerce, Canada has experienced some growing pains. The transition from a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Medical, Politics.

France Moves Towards Medical Cannabis Trial Program

Progressive cannabis law reforms have been moving forward around the globe and Europe has certainly been a hotbed of activity. However,...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Watch the 2019 ICBC Zurich Video!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) finished off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with CannaTrade in Zurich,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Illinois Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization! Poised to Be Number 11.

The Illinois Legislature made history today becoming the second state legislative body to pass a bill repealing cannabis prohibition,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Cannabis Companies Lobby the FDA to Fully Legalize CBD

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen CBD products on the shelves. You’ve probably even heard folks talk...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Joins the Cannabis Industry, Bringing His Ideals with Him

Dr. Bronner’s is a true American success story demonstrating the very best things about our country. Started by an immigrant...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Joins Cannabis Company Board

Former Orange County Republican Dana Rohrabacher, fresh off the heels of his keynote address at the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Republican Senators Hopeful for Passage of Cannabis Banking Act

Whether you favor legalization or not, you should support allowing state-regulated cannabis businesses to access banking services....

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

Oregon Craft Brewery Embraces Cannabis Legalization

“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” is a cliche, but it can be a powerful business tool. Rightly or...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Set Record for Cannabis Sales in March, Numbers Should Be Higher

Canada’s progressive federal policy has given its country’s cannabis companies a huge advantage over global competitors with...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 24, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

Donnelly Group, Known for Running Vancouver Bars, Moves Into Cannabis

It is understandable to see companies from various business sectors move into the cannabis industry, especially in Canada, where federal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Keeping Up with Canada? California Moves Towards State Cannabis Banking.

As most folks know by now, a lack of banking services have forced cannabis businesses, including those legal under state law, to deal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Former US Senate Majority Leader Joins International Cannabis Board

As the cannabis legalization movement moves more mainstream, and the industry become more profitable, we shouldn’t be surprised to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 21, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Reagan, Trump, and Cannabis

The best chance of the United States has of legalizing cannabis in the near future is passing the STATES Act that would end federal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 18, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

ICBC Zurich 2019 In Pictures! Next up: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) made its first venture into Switzerland last week, with a conference in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 15, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Dana Rohrabacher Talks ICBC and Trump’s Support for Cannabis Legalization

Politics can make strange bedfellows. It is a cliche, but it is simply the truth, especially in the United States. There aren’t...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 10, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Zurich.

Europe’s $318 Billion CBD Market Poised for 400% Boom Through 2023

Cannabis legalization typically takes a series of baby steps and then giant leaps depending on the location. Progressive states in the...