International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Global Industrial Hemp Market To Experience Continued Growth

Written by Johnny Green on December 28, 2024. Posted in Business.

The global market for industrial hemp and hemp-related products is far from being a new thing. Humans have valued hemp fibers and hemp seeds for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the 20th century...

The Top International Cannabis Stories From 2024

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

This year was one of the biggest years in the history of the cannabis movement for both policy and industry. Below are the best international cannabis stories from 2024 (in no particular order): German...

Legal CBD Sectors Are Set For Significant Growth

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

The cannabis plant contains several cannabinoids, with one of the most popular ones for consumers and patients being cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is being incorporated into more recreational and medical products...

Published Scientific Papers About Cannabis Tops 35,000 In Past Decade

Written by Frank Schuler on December 27, 2024. Posted in Science.

Since the beginning of when cannabis prohibition policies were first implemented around the globe, there has never been a better time for cannabis research. Cannabis research efforts have greatly benefitted...

Lawmakers Criticized In Australia For Failing To Legalize Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on December 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

A lawmaker in Australia is criticizing his peers for failing to approve an adult-use cannabis legalization measure this year. Legalise Cannabis WA MP Dr. Brian Walker recently lashed out at Australia’s...

France’s Medical Cannabis Trial Receives Another Extension

Written by Hazel Norman on December 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Health authorities in France recently announced that the nation’s medical cannabis trial experiment will be extended until July 31st, 2025. The announcement is welcomed news to the reported 1,800...

Cannabis Oil Mitigates Osteoarthritis Knee Pain In Clinical Trial

Written by Frank Schuler on December 22, 2024. Posted in Science.

Unfortunately, knee injuries are common worldwide, especially within the sports community and among older individuals. Researchers estimate that knee injuries account for as much as 41% of all sports-related...

Support For Cannabis Legalization In Germany Rises To 59%

Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Support for comprehensive adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany has increased to 59% according to the results of a new poll commissioned by the German Hemp Association (DHV). Lawmakers in Germany...

Transdermal Cannabis Mitigates Diabetic Neuropathy In Clinical Trial

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2024. Posted in Science.

Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that can happen in patients who suffer from diabetes. International researchers estimate that roughly 536.6 million people worldwide have been diagnosed...