International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

European Cannabis Reform Demonstrations Scheduled For May 31st

Written by Johnny Green on May 29, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis activism comes in many forms. Working to modernize cannabis policies in any jurisdiction where prohibition is in place is not easy and requires a diversity of tactics. One of those tactics...

Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Could “Stabilize Finland’s GDP”

Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

As the emerging legal cannabis industry continues to spread throughout Europe, one nation that is a bit of a holdout is Finland. Cannabis is not a new thing in Finland, as demonstrated by pollen samples...

Examining Germany’s Evolving Legal Cannabis Industry

Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany continues to be the continental leader for Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Legal sales of medical cannabis products started in Germany in 2017, and the country’s medical...

London Mayor Supports Commission’s Recommendation To Decriminalize Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

In 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), tasking the Commission with examining cannabis policies in England’s capital city and other jurisdictions....

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German Medical Cannabis Imports Increased Over 457% In One Year

Written by Johnny Green on May 26, 2025. Posted in Business.

Germany’s legal medical cannabis industry continues to expand at a staggering rate, as demonstrated by new medical cannabis import numbers. In the first quarter of 2025, Germany imported over...

Cannabis And Hemp Tourism Is A Growth Engine

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2025. Posted in Business.

The concept of people traveling to faraway destinations to enjoy consuming food and wine is not a new thing. Television shows are dedicated to the activity, and massive subsectors of the tourism industry...

Australian Study: Far-Red Light Use May Increase Cannabis Yields

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2025. Posted in Science.

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”

Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Policy.

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

Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business.

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...