International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Jamaican Officials Highlight Efforts To Increase Cannabis Imports/Exports

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

The cannabis plant is obviously a big part of the culture in Jamaica. Cannabis is consumed for religious purposes in Jamaica, in addition to medical and recreational purposes. Few countries on earth,...

Study: Hemp Essential Oil Can Inhibit Or Reduce Bacterial Growth

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Science.

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, to clothe, and to heal. It is estimated that the hemp plant can be used to make tens of thousands of products...

South Africa’s Parliament To Miss Cannabis Legalization Vote Deadline

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Politics.

As it stands only Canada and Uruguay have legalized cannabis for adult use. The two nations’ legalization model differs in many ways, however, both countries permit the possession, cultivation,...

Cannabis Consumers Prefer Floral Cannabis Over Concentrates According To Survey

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Business.

For many decades cannabis flower dominated the unregulated market. Cannabis concentrates, often referred to as ‘hash’, were a novelty. That’s not to say that cannabis concentrates...

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Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister: Cannabis Is Not Medicine

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The cannabis plant is medicine. That is a fact that is often refuted by cannabis opponents despite the overwhelming evidence in support of the claim. Cannabis has been used for medical purposes for...

Legal Cannabis Sales Outpace Unregulated Sales In Canada For The First Time

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Business.

Legal adult-use cannabis sales started in Canada in 2018. Canada is only one of two countries where adult-use cannabis sales are legal, with the other one being Uruguay. However, unlike Uruguay which...

U.S. Lawmakers Prepare For A Historic House Floor Cannabis Legalization Vote

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Politics.

September will reportedly see a historic cannabis legalization vote occur in the United States House of Representatives. Below is more information about it from our friends at NORML via a press release...

Mexico’s President: Legalization Will Advance Through Congress

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mexico’s Congress is set to begin its session next month, and cannabis reform observers are eager to see what happens to cannabis legalization policy efforts that have been languishing for many...

Canadian Retailers Sold A Record Amount Of Adult-Use Cannabis In June

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Business.

Canada is the undeniable international cannabis leader right now. The North American nation had a well-established cannabis industry prior to legalization, and when Canada legalized cannabis for adult-use...