One of the most insightful moments for me at the recent International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin occurred during leading international cannabis economist Beau Whitney’s presentation....
South Africa To Release New Cannabis Food Regulations After Backlash
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South Africa is on a short list of countries that have adopted national adult-use cannabis legalization measures, along with Uruguay, Canada, Malta, Luxembourg, and Germany. Courts in other nations...
Robust Legal Sales Are Vital For Achieving Europe’s Cannabis Goals
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The current level of excitement and interest in Europe’s emerging legal cannabis market is remarkable in many ways, as is the interesting public policy model that has developed in Europe in recent...
Portugal’s Cannabis Exports Have Nearly Tripled
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The legal medical cannabis industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, particularly in Europe. One country that is witnessing substantial growth of its emerging medical cannabis industry...
More Than 1 Out Of Every 7 German Pharmacies Offers Medical Cannabis
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Germany has served as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe for several years, with cannabis pharmacies being the foundation of Germany’s emerging industry. Legal medical cannabis sales...
Total Number Of German Cultivation Associations Rises To 211
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Starting on July 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to launch a member-based cannabis cultivation association. Cultivation associations are a key component of Germany’s adult-use model, and...
International Interest In Europe’s Cannabis Market Is Surging
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As cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, regulators, and industry service providers descended upon Germany in recent days for the International Cannabis Business Conference week, one thing...
Austria’s CBD Flower Ban Faces Legal Challenges
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Months after it was reportedly determined that dried hemp flowers in Austria with a THC content of up to 0.3% are subject to the country’s tobacco tax and monopoly, the nation’s government...
The Biggest Winners Of German Legalization So Far
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More than a year after the first provisions of Germany’s adult-use legalization law took effect, domestic and international cannabis policy and industry observers continue to evaluate the impact...