Cannabis cultivation has become more sophisticated in recent years due to various factors. One major factor is advancements in cultivation technology, including climate control, lighting, and feeding...
A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”
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The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member Carmen Wegge appeared and spoke. Ms. Wegge is a German politician...
The German Medical Cannabis Industry Is The Main European Market Driver
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Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies. Germany’s medical cannabis industry has become the largest legal...
Hemp Fiber May Be A Viable Cotton-Compatible Textile Input
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The hemp fiber industry holds tremendous economic potential. According to a recent market projection by MarkNtel Advisors, “the global hemp fiber market stood at USD 11 billion in 2024 and is...
Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry
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On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s largest hotel and conference center. The event was nothing short...
Thailand Health Minister: ‘Cannabis Users Will Need Medical Certificates’
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In recent years, Thailand’s cannabis industry has increased in size and scope thanks to a cannabis policy change in 2022. However, Thailand’s Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin stated at a press...
Calls For Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Intensify In Canada
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Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it will generate public revenue for governments that allow legal cannabis...
Why U.S. MSOs Are Looking To Invest In Germany And Europe
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For many years, the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States has operated in siloed markets, with each jurisdiction having its own laws and regulations. While that is still largely the...
Ukraine Launches Nation’s Largest Industrial Hemp Processing Plant
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Hemp harvests have to be processed before they are incorporated into finished products and shipped to the markets where they will eventually be sold, with some limited exceptions. A nation’s hemp...