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Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Is Associated With Lower Likelihood Of Metabolic Disorders

Historically, cannabis consumers have been portrayed in movies and by mainstream media as being lazy, out of shape, and often suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Business.

Brazil’s Legal Medical Cannabis Patient Total Increases

Dozens of countries around the world have adopted medical cannabis legalization measures, with national medical cannabis models varying...

Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure Advances In Colombia

A measure that would legalize cannabis for adult use in Colombia was advanced by lawmakers this week. The approval of the legalization...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Enforcement Changes Coming To Australian State

When future generations look back on cannabis prohibition, it will no doubt be viewed as one of the biggest public policy failures that...

Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment.

CULTIVA Sommerfest München To Be Held In July

Europe is the most exciting place on the planet right now for cannabis policy and industry, and Germany is the continental leader. The...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Can Cannabis Companies Remain Profitable In Germany?

The level of excitement surrounding the emerging global cannabis industry right now is enormous, particularly in Germany. As evidence of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Science.

Cannabis Genetics As A Growth Engine

Every major global industry has a foundational element on which the rest of the industry is built, and the emerging international...

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2026. Posted in Business.

Germany Imported Over 50 Tonnes Of Medical Cannabis In Q1 2026

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) published medical cannabis product import data for the first quarter of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis Museum To Open In South Africa

South Africa is emerging as a top international cannabis industry player, with the nation being on a short list of countries that have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Survey: 92% In France Support Medical Cannabis Legalization

According to a recent survey conducted by Norstat Institute on behalf of the patient association APAISER S&C and newspaper...

Written by Johnny Green on May 10, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Brazilian Medical Cannabis Decree Takes Effect

Starting earlier this month, new regulations for dispensing various medical cannabis products in Brazil’s pharmacies and other...

Written by Johnny Green on May 10, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Israel Health Minister Halts Push To Ban Medical Cannabis Flower

Last week, Israel’s Health Ministry posted updated guidelines that, if implemented, would have significantly overhauled Israel’s...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Report: France To Ban CBD Edibles

The cannabis plant contains dozens of cannabinoids, with each possessing its own characteristics and potential wellness benefits....

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Cannabis Pilot Trials Continue To Succeed

Switzerland will forever be home to the first regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trial. Pilot trials are a unique research-based...

Written by Johnny Green on May 6, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Many Jurisdictions Want Cannabis Pilot Trials In Germany?

Europe is home to an interesting approach to cannabis commerce. Whereas current European Union agreements prohibit national adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on May 5, 2026. Posted in Business.

What Germany’s Cannabis Evolution Means For Europe

Over the course of the last decade, Germany’s cannabis laws and regulations have undergone a historic transformation, and with...

Written by Johnny Green on May 5, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Honoring Peter Homberg And Looking Toward The Future

Judith Heimbürger of the leading law firm gunnercooke paid tribute to Peter Homberg at the recent International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on May 4, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Israel Health Ministry Proposes Major Medical Cannabis Changes

Israel’s history as an international trendsetter for medical cannabis is well known. The nation has served as one of the top global...

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2026. Posted in Science.

UK Study Finds Medical Cannabis Helps Migraine Patients

International researchers estimate that migraines are the second leading contributor to the global burden of neurological diseases, with...

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2026. Posted in Science.

Is Cannabis An Effective Treatment For Osteoarthritis Pain In Dogs?

Dogs are the most popular pet across the globe. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have one or more pet dogs, and in the United...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2026. Posted in Business.

Bahamas Authority Confirms Cannabis Licensing Platform Is Complete

The Bahamas is home to an emerging legal medical cannabis industry that is based on a framework rooted in scientific and public policy...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2026. Posted in Business.

Curaleaf Completes Full Acquisition Of Four 20 Pharma

Germany continues to be a major focus for members of the international cannabis industry due to the exponential growth that the European...

Written by Johnny Green on May 1, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Alliance Warns Against Medical Cannabis Flower Changes

Pushback by the medical cannabis community in Germany against a proposal that would eliminate statutory health insurance reimbursements...

Written by Johnny Green on April 29, 2026. Posted in Policy.

UK Lawmaker Highlights Benefits Of Legalizing Cannabis

In more parts of the world than ever before, constructive conversations within political circles are increasingly focusing on the...

Written by Johnny Green on April 28, 2026. Posted in Science.

What Is The Oldest Cannabis Fossil Ever Found?

In 2019, a team of international researchers conducted an analysis of fossil pollen studies to try to pinpoint the origin of the cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2026. Posted in Business.

Morocco’s Cannabis Industry Experienced A “Qualitative Leap” In 2025

Morocco is one of the world’s largest producers of cannabis, albeit historically in an unregulated manner. However, in recent years...

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Survey Sheds Light On British Cannabis Reform Support

The European continent is now home to more countries that have adopted national adult-use cannabis legalization measures than all other...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 25, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis Industry Leaders Set To Gather In Toronto In June

Canada’s approach to national cannabis policy and commerce continues to be the most modernized model on the planet. The Canadian market...

Written by Johnny Green on April 24, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Associations Advocate For Cross-Border EU Ecological Hemp Construction

The hemp plant has been used by humans as a construction material going back to at least the 6th century A.D., with scientists finding...

Written by Johnny Green on April 24, 2026. Posted in Science.

German University Seeks Cannabis Study Participants

A doctoral research project is conducting an online study through Humboldt University of Berlin and is seeking participants to research...

Written by Johnny Green on April 23, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

A New Era For The U.S. Medical Cannabis Industry

Earlier today, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has officially issued an order moving cannabis from its...

Written by Johnny Green on April 21, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ending German Medical Cannabis Flower Insurance Coverage Is Harmful

Government approaches to medical cannabis policy have taken on many forms over the years, and public policy observers and cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 21, 2026. Posted in Business.

Jamaica Launches Revised Medical Cannabis Industry Licensing System

The Jamaica Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is part of the Caribbean nation’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and...

Written by Johnny Green on April 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

No Coffeeshop Violations Found During Breda Cannabis Pilot Trial

In an ideal scenario, adult-use cannabis products would be legally sold across the European Union, much like they are in Canada....

Written by Johnny Green on April 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Lawmakers Call For Faster Approval Of Cultivation Associations

Members of the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag are calling for the faster establishment of cannabis cultivation associations in...

Written by Johnny Green on April 17, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Ecuador Accepts Citizen-Led Cannabis Reform Initiative

National cannabis prohibition policies spread across the globe many decades ago, and while it took a very long time for the first nation...

Written by Johnny Green on April 15, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Does Legal Medical Cannabis Cost In Germany?

Germany is one of the largest legal cannabis markets on the planet, and serves as the continental cannabis industry leader in Europe....

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Written by Johnny Green on April 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Zurich Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Trial Extended Until October 2028

The regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot project “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” was originally launched in 2023. The...

Written by Johnny Green on April 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Much Will U.S. Cannabis Companies Save From 280E Tax Reform?

One of the biggest challenges facing the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States is 280E. Many state-legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Science.

Analysis Finds That Cannabis May Be An Effective Treatment For Prostate Cancer

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, prostate cancer is the 4th most common cancer worldwide and is the 2nd most common cancer in...

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Science.

Researchers: Cannabis Consumers Exhibit No ‘Next-Day’ Driving Impairment

The cannabis reform movement has achieved many victories in recent decades, with more jurisdictions now affording consumers and patients...

Written by Johnny Green on April 11, 2026. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Cannabis Seed Has Potential As Poultry Feed

The global poultry feed market is massive, with analysts from Global Market Insights estimating that the international poultry feed...

Written by Johnny Green on April 11, 2026. Posted in Policy, Science.

Colombian Medical Student Views Are “Predominantly Favorable” Toward Cannabis

The success of a nation’s medical cannabis program largely hinges on the views of the country’s professional medical...

Written by Johnny Green on April 7, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Japan Set A Record For Cannabis Arrests Last Year

Cannabis reform efforts have made significant gains in many parts of the world in recent decades. However, as far as the cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease is a serious health condition involving fat buildup in a person’s liver (the human body’s largest...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Reduces Myofascial Pain In Brazilian Clinical Trial

According to a 2025 study, as much as a third of the global population (29.5%) suffers from Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). TMDs are...

Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Is The German Cannabis Market Worth?

What is the current and projected future value of Germany’s legal cannabis industry? Over the last decade, Germany’s legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Flower Is Vital To Germany’s Medical Cannabis Model

In many legal cannabis jurisdictions, the variety of product offerings is greater now than ever before, particularly for authorized...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Business.

Canadian Alcohol Sales Continue To Decline While Cannabis Sales Increase

In keeping with an ongoing trend in recent years, sales of alcohol products in Canada continued to decline during the last recorded...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

A New Era For U.S. Cannabis Is Taking Shape

Cannabis policy at the federal level in the United States is evolving with the announcement this week that the Centers for Medicare and...

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