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Written by Johnny Green on April 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

No Coffeeshop Violations Found During Breda Cannabis Pilot Trial

In an ideal scenario, adult-use cannabis products would be legally sold across the European Union, much like they are in Canada....

Written by Johnny Green on April 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Lawmakers Call For Faster Approval Of Cultivation Associations

Members of the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag are calling for the faster establishment of cannabis cultivation associations in...

Written by Johnny Green on April 17, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Ecuador Accepts Citizen-Led Cannabis Reform Initiative

National cannabis prohibition policies spread across the globe many decades ago, and while it took a very long time for the first nation...

Written by Johnny Green on April 15, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Does Legal Medical Cannabis Cost In Germany?

Germany is one of the largest legal cannabis markets on the planet, and serves as the continental cannabis industry leader in Europe....

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Written by Johnny Green on April 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Zurich Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Trial Extended Until October 2028

The regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot project “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” was originally launched in 2023. The...

Written by Johnny Green on April 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Much Will U.S. Cannabis Companies Save From 280E Tax Reform?

One of the biggest challenges facing the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States is 280E. Many state-legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Science.

Analysis Finds That Cannabis May Be An Effective Treatment For Prostate Cancer

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, prostate cancer is the 4th most common cancer worldwide and is the 2nd most common cancer...

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Science.

Researchers: Cannabis Consumers Exhibit No ‘Next-Day’ Driving Impairment

The cannabis reform movement has achieved many victories in recent decades, with more jurisdictions now affording consumers and patients...

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Business.

South Africa’s Cannabis Industry Has a Cast of Characters: Who’s Playing What Role?

By Jamie L. Pearson, New Holland Group and Cliff Giesenow, CanX Consulting Every emerging cannabis market has a story arc. Thailand was...

Written by Johnny Green on April 11, 2026. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Cannabis Seed Has Potential As Poultry Feed

The global poultry feed market is massive, with analysts from Global Market Insights estimating that the international poultry feed...

Written by Johnny Green on April 11, 2026. Posted in Policy, Science.

Colombian Medical Student Views Are “Predominantly Favorable” Toward Cannabis

The success of a nation’s medical cannabis program largely hinges on the views of the country’s professional medical...

Written by Johnny Green on April 7, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Japan Set A Record For Cannabis Arrests Last Year

Cannabis reform efforts have made significant gains in many parts of the world in recent decades. However, as far as the cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease is a serious health condition involving fat buildup in a person’s liver (the human body’s largest...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Reduces Myofascial Pain In Brazilian Clinical Trial

According to a 2025 study, as much as a third of the global population (29.5%) suffers from Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). TMDs are...

Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Is The German Cannabis Market Worth?

What is the current and projected future value of Germany’s legal cannabis industry? Over the last decade, Germany’s legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Flower Is Vital To Germany’s Medical Cannabis Model

In many legal cannabis jurisdictions, the variety of product offerings is greater now than ever before, particularly for authorized...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Business.

Canadian Alcohol Sales Continue To Decline While Cannabis Sales Increase

In keeping with an ongoing trend in recent years, sales of alcohol products in Canada continued to decline during the last recorded...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

A New Era For U.S. Cannabis Is Taking Shape

Cannabis policy at the federal level in the United States is evolving with the announcement this week that the Centers for Medicare and...

Written by Johnny Green on April 2, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis May Help Extend The Shelf Life Of Freeze-Dried Berries

Adhering to a proper diet is important at any age, and regularly consuming fruits provides a number of nutritional benefits. In addition...

Written by Johnny Green on April 1, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

EKOCAN Report Refutes Claims By German Cannabis Opponents

Another assessment report was published by EKOCAN this week, and in a continuing trend, the assessment found positive results for...

Written by Johnny Green on March 30, 2026. Posted in Business.

Thailand’s Medical Cannabis Outlook In 2026

Separating Retail Headlines from Medical Export Reality By Jamie L Pearson, Founder of New Holland Group Thailand’s flip-flopping...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 28, 2026. Posted in Business.

U.S. Cannabis Industry Revenue Expected To Top $30 Billion In 2026

The legal cannabis industry in the United States is expected to experience increased revenue in 2026, according to a new market analysis...

Written by Johnny Green on March 25, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Assessment Finds That German Cannabis Offenses Have Decreased Dramatically

Cannabis policy modernization, such as adult-use legalization, provides many benefits to society. A lot of media coverage and political...

Written by Johnny Green on March 25, 2026. Posted in Business.

Costa Rica Achieves Medical Cannabis Industry Milestone

Medical cannabis patients in Costa Rica have benefited from recent public policy modernization efforts, with domestic safe access to...

Written by Johnny Green on March 23, 2026. Posted in Science.

Which European Cities Consume The Most Cannabis?

Cannabis consumption rates can be measured in various ways, with self-reporting via surveys being a common method. However,...

Written by Johnny Green on March 22, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Japan Health Ministry Announces Ban On Cannabinol

The cannabis plant contains dozens of cannabinoids, with the two most prominent ones in society in recent decades being...

Written by Johnny Green on March 21, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Basel Cannabis Research Pilot Trial Experiences ‘Positive Results’

Basel, Switzerland, is known around the world for being a center of art and culture. Additionally, as of late January 2023, it also...

Written by Johnny Green on March 20, 2026. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Seed Sales In German Grocery Stores Has Strong Support

A chain of German grocery stores recently made international headlines when it announced it would stock cannabis seeds. Multiple polls...

Written by Johnny Green on March 17, 2026. Posted in Science.

Canadian Study Finds Cannabis May Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms

Alcohol use disorder, often referred to as alcoholism, is a serious chronic health condition characterized by a person’s inability...

Written by Johnny Green on March 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Industry Continues To Erode Unregulated Market

Uruguay is a global cannabis industry trend setter, having become the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use at a national...

Written by Johnny Green on March 16, 2026. Posted in Business.

New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Dispensing Exploded From 2020 To 2025

New Zealand’s modern medical cannabis model was first legalized in 2018, with the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme officially launching...

Written by Johnny Green on March 14, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Associated With Reduced Pain In Endometriosis Patients

A serious health condition found around the globe is endometriosis, which involves tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing...

Written by Johnny Green on March 14, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa To Accelerate Cannabis Industry Regulations

South Africa is on a short list of countries that have adopted national adult-use cannabis legalization measures. In 2018, South...

Written by Johnny Green on March 12, 2026. Posted in Science.

Analysis Finds That Alcohol And Tobacco Are More Harmful Than Cannabis

In the United States, arguably the most effective cannabis reform slogan of all time is ‘regulate cannabis like alcohol.’...

Written by Johnny Green on March 12, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Green Party MP Criticizes Lack Of Cannabis Pilot Projects

A key component of the legalization model that is in line with current European Union agreements involves permitting regional adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on March 10, 2026. Posted in Business.

BvCW: Cannabis Seeds In German Grocery Stores Is A Milestone

Allowing legal home cultivation by adults is a foundational component of a sensible approach to cannabis public policy. It affords...

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Grenada Receives Governor-General Approval For Cannabis Reforms

Grenada is an island nation located in the Caribbean. Grenada is often referred to as the “Spice Isle” and comprises a main island, also...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business.

Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Nears 400

Cannabis cultivation associations, which are sometimes referred to as social cannabis clubs, have emerged as a key component of...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Schedule III And The Global Chessboard: What It Means For International Operators

By Robert T. Hoban Over the past several months, I have explored in a three-part series of columns in Forbes the legal, operational, and...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment.

Cologne Sharks Hockey Game Highlights Medical Cannabis Awareness Campaign

Efforts to reduce cannabis stigma and educate society about the benefits of medical cannabis come in many forms. One area that has...

Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2026. Posted in Business.

Germany Imported Over 201 Tonnes Of Medical Cannabis In 2025

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) published new medical cannabis import data this week for the last...

Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2026. Posted in Business.

Europe’s Cannabis Land Grab: The 30 Companies Leading EU Market Expansion In 2026

As Europe’s legal cannabis ecosystem accelerates from early adoption to infrastructure buildout and supply-chain dominance, the...

Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2026. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Provides “Clinically Significant” Improvements In UK Patients

Despite the claims made by cannabis opponents, there is significant evidence that cannabis is medicine. In the cases of countless...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 1, 2026. Posted in Business.

International Cannabis Business Conference Announces Elizaveta Zharikova As Chief Marketing Officer

The International Cannabis Business Conference is pleased to announce the promotion of Elizaveta Zharikova to Chief Marketing Officer....

Written by Johnny Green on March 1, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ghana Launches Its Regulated Cannabis Program

In the summer of 2023, lawmakers in Ghana approved a measure that legalized the limited cultivation of low-THC cannabis for medical and...

Written by Johnny Green on February 26, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

GMP Washing And The Global Reckoning

By Robert T. Hoban “Truckin’, got my chips cashed in.” The famous lyric always sounded like freedom. Open roads, new frontiers, the...

Written by Johnny Green on February 25, 2026. Posted in Business.

German Cannabis Prescriptions Increased 3,300% From 2024 To 2025

Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry is booming, which is no secret. However, recent reporting by Investing News Network is...

Written by Johnny Green on February 24, 2026. Posted in Science.

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Shows Comparable Efficacy To Lorazepam

Insomnia is something that a lot of people around the globe struggle with. According to international researchers, as much as 16.2% of...

Written by Johnny Green on February 23, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

France Sets 2027 Medical Cannabis Timetable

Medical cannabis policy and regulatory modernization efforts have spread across most of the European continent in recent years....

Written by Johnny Green on February 19, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Lawmakers In Finland Reject Cannabis Legalization Proposal

Lawmakers in Finland voted on a citizen initiative this week that sought to legalize cannabis for adult use. Unfortunately, the vote was...

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