Author: Hazel Norman

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Cannabis History Is Made In Slovenia At International Event

Written by Hazel Norman on September 11, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The International Cannabis Business Conference was held in Bled, Slovenia last week on September 7th and 8th, with a VIP reception held the night before the event. The two-day event was dedicated to...

Himachal Pradesh Inches Closer To Permitting Cannabis Cultivation

Written by Hazel Norman on September 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India. Host to the Dalai Lama, it is known for its scenic towns and resorts and is the second largest producer of apples in India only behind Kashmir. Soon,...

Zurich Launches Cannabis Pilot Trial

Written by Hazel Norman on August 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

With a population of roughly 400,000 people, Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city. Zurich also serves as the capital of the canton of Zurich, and as of this month, is now home to Switzerland’s...

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Supports Cannabis Reform Despite Not Being A Consumer

Written by Hazel Norman on August 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

People do not need to be cannabis consumers in order to recognize the harms of cannabis prohibition and the benefits of cannabis policy modernization. An example of that can be found in recent comments...

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Big Opportunities In The Cannabis Genetics Sector

Written by Hazel Norman on August 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Science.

Cannabis breeding is an essential part of the industry, as it allows for the development of new strains and products that can be tailored to meet the needs of different consumers and patients. As the...

Cannabis Policy Reform History Made In Australia

Written by Hazel Norman on August 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Australian cannabis reform efforts reached a historic milestone this week with Greens Senator David Shoebridge introducing the Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023. The measure would permit the “adult...

Regulatory Changes In Israel Will Expand Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Israel is home to arguably the best cannabis research community on earth, serving as the longtime base for legendary cannabis researcher (and International Cannabis Business Conference alumni) Raphael...

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One Global Cannabis Industry: Who Will Be The Winners And Losers?

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The global cannabis industry is still emerging. The commodity cannabis is becoming more and more relevant for conventional industries, from food and health care via fashion to luxury niche segments....

UK Court Of Appeal: Low-THC Hemp Flower Is Not A ‘Narcotic Drug’

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

For many years, hemp flower was largely considered to be an undesirable commodity to cannabis consumers. The hemp plant was almost always associated with paper, rope, and various textiles, and not something...