Author: Johnny Green

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Cannabis Regulatory Measure Amended To Address CBD Products

Lawmakers and regulators in Spain are making what appears to be a final push to finally approve and implement a long-awaited medical...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

An Important Upcoming Election For German Cannabis

Germany is currently home to the most exciting legal cannabis industry in Europe. In addition to adult-use cannabis being legal and...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Pharmacists Oppose Reclassifying Cannabis As A Narcotic Drug

German pharmacist Florian Sedlmeier and other members of Germany’s pharmacy industry are publicly pushing back on an effort by...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Government: No Connection Between Cannabis Legalization And Organized Crime

Since the implementation of the first provisions of adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany back on April 1st, 2024, some cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2025. Posted in Business.

Ancillary Cannabis Industry Sectors Projected To Experience Major Growth

When many people think of the emerging global cannabis industry, they tend to think about cultivating cannabis and selling cannabis....

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

Report: German Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Increased 1,000% In 9 Months

According to a recent report by the Bloomwell Group, prescriptions for medical cannabis in Germany increased by roughly 1,000% between...

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

French Mayor Proposes Cannabis Legalization Referendum

A mayor in France is calling for adults in his country to be able to vote on cannabis legalization. Éric Piolle, the current mayor of...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czech Doctors Prescribed 318.7 Kilograms Of Medicinal Cannabis In 2024

According to data from Czechia’s State Institute for Drug Control and as reported locally by BRNO Daily, doctors in the Czech...

Written by Johnny Green on January 25, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Is Expected To Approve A Medical Cannabis Measure Soon

Lawmakers in Spain are reportedly on track to approve a medical cannabis industry regulation measure before this summer. Spain has long...

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

83 Cannabis Cultivation Associations Have Been Approved In Germany So Far

Germany implemented the first provisions of its new adult-use cannabis legalization model on April 1st, 2024. The initial provisions...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Can Be An Economic Growth Driver In Germany

If properly regulated and allowed to reach its full potential, Germany’s emerging cannabis industry can serve as an economic...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 21, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Public UK Cannabis Legalization Support Outpaces MP Support

According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov UK, the level of support for cannabis legalization among adults in the United Kingdom is...

Written by Johnny Green on January 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Where Do Germany’s Political Parties Currently Stand On Cannabis Policy?

Germany’s president previously announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. Chancellor Olaf Scholz also lost a...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2025. Posted in Business.

High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market Via Acquisition Of Purecan GmbH

High Tide, a leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise, has officially entered the medical cannabis market in Germany...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czechia To Start Regulating Low-THC Cannabis This Year

Starting in July of this year, the Czech Republic will regulate sales of cannabis containing up to one percent THC. The public policy...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 10, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Legal Cannabis Expert Peter Homberg Moves to gunnercooke

Renowned international cannabis policy and industry expert Peter Homberg recently announced that after 12 years at Dentons, he is...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 7, 2025. Posted in Business.

Is Medical Cannabis For Animals The Next Big Thing?

When most people think of medical cannabis, they think of how it pertains to suffering human patients, and rightfully so. Medical...

Written by Johnny Green on December 28, 2024. Posted in Business.

Global Industrial Hemp Market To Experience Continued Growth

The global market for industrial hemp and hemp-related products is far from being a new thing. Humans have valued hemp fibers and hemp...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Top International Cannabis Stories From 2024

This year was one of the biggest years in the history of the cannabis movement for both policy and industry. Below are the best...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Legal CBD Sectors Are Set For Significant Growth

The cannabis plant contains several cannabinoids, with one of the most popular ones for consumers and patients being cannabidiol...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Support For Cannabis Legalization In Germany Rises To 59%

Support for comprehensive adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany has increased to 59% according to the results of a new poll...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2024. Posted in Business.

Alex Rogers Visits Cannabis Pharmacy In Munich

Germany first started legally dispensing medical cannabis products through a pharmacy model back in 2017. Since that time,...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2024. Posted in Policy.

27 German Jurisdictions Express Interest In Cannabis Model Projects

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) was recently tasked with the responsibility of overseeing adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on December 16, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

First Cannabis Higher Education Course Receives Accreditation In Africa

Earlier this year, South Africa’s president signed a measure legalizing cannabis for private use by adults. With the law’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Regulated Cannabis Sales Policy Evolves In The Netherlands

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are permitted by European Union law since they are research-based. Pilot trials...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Constitutional Court Rules In Favor Of Cannabis Educator In Free Speech Case

This week the Constitutional Court in Czechia ruled in favor of a cannabis magazine and its director, asserting in its ruling that a...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Two Berlin Districts Want To Launch Cannabis Pilot Trials In 2025

Germany’s approach to cannabis legalization implementation is multi-phased. The first phase of German legalization, often referred...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Israel Government Offers Co-Financing For Participation At ICBC Berlin 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Industry of Israel has included the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin 2025 as an event...

Written by Johnny Green on November 30, 2024. Posted in Business.

Brazil’s Medical Cannabis Market Increased By 22% In 2024

According to a new market report by Kaya Mind, Brazil’s emerging medical cannabis market is projected to increase by a projected...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Would Bring France Nearly €3.4Bn In Taxes And Savings

According to the European Union Drugs Agency, France has the highest rate of cannabis consumption on the European continent. Whereas...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2024. Posted in Business.

MJBizCon Comes Back To Las Vegas On December 3-6

MJBizCon, the top cannabis industry event in the United States, is coming back to Las Vegas next week on December 3rd-6th, 2024. The...

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech General Practitioners To Start Prescribing Medical Cannabis In 2025

Starting on April 1, 2025, general practitioners (GPs) in the Czech Republic will be authorized to prescribe medical cannabis to...

Written by Johnny Green on November 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Australian Medical Cannabis Sales Quadrupled In The Last Two Years

Medical cannabis sales in Australia have quadrupled during the last two years, with Australians expected to spend an estimated $1...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2024. Posted in Business.

Legal Medical Cannabis Imports Surged In Q3 In Germany

During the first three full months following Germany’s enactment of the CanG adult-use legalization law (Q3), legal medical...

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2024. Posted in Business.

U.K. Cannabidiol Market Projected To Reach Over $5 Billion In Value By 2032

According to a market analysis by Vantage Market Research, the value of the United Kingdom’s emerging cannabidiol (CBD) industry...

Written by Johnny Green on November 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Advocates Call For Cannabis Industry Expansion In Germany

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) is calling for the German government to embrace the nation’s emerging legal...

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Australian Lawmakers To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Month

Australia’s parliament is set to vote on an adult-use cannabis legalization bill later this month. The Australian Greens are...

Written by Johnny Green on November 16, 2024. Posted in Policy.

French Parliamentary Group Pushes For Cannabis Legalization

An escalation of violence linked to organized crime in France is leading to calls by a parliamentary group for the European nation to...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Polish Legislative Committee Takes Step Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis

A legislative committee in Poland recently sent a cannabis reform proposal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk for his consideration. Members...

Written by Johnny Green on November 8, 2024. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Industry In Central And South America Is Worth An Estimated $8 Billion

Central and South America have long served as top sources for agricultural crops, and in recent years, the two regions have also emerged...

Written by Johnny Green on November 5, 2024. Posted in Policy.

European Union Reportedly Ready To Supply Medical Cannabis To Ukraine

According to Ukraine Deputy Health Minister Maryna Slobodnichenko, the European Union is ready to supply medical cannabis to Ukraine....

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Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2024. Posted in Business.

Global Cannabis Packaging Market Projected To Reach $22.10 Billion By 2034

The worldwide cannabis packing market is projected to reach $22.10 billion in value by 2034 according to a recent study conducted by...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2024. Posted in Business.

Global Cannabidiol Market Projected To Reach $23.41 Billion By 2031

According to a new report by Coherent Market Insights, the global cannabidiol (CBD) market is projected to reach $23.41 billion by...

Written by Johnny Green on November 1, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Cities Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Pilot Projects

Germany is currently home to the most progressive cannabis policies in Europe. The German legalization model involves permitting adults...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Study Finds 80% Of Unregulated Cannabis In Germany Is Contaminated

Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can legally cultivate, possess, and consume cannabis for recreational purposes....

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Investing In Europe’s Emerging Legal Cannabis Industry

The European continent is the most exciting region for the cannabis industry and policy right now, with several nations working to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Pharmacies In Uruguay To Sell Recreational Cannabis With Higher THC Levels

Uruguay became the first country on earth to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2013, with legal...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Commission Launches Investigation Into Italy’s Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’

In recent years, cannabis and hemp-derived products that are high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), often...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Study Demonstrates Why Banks Are One Of The Biggest Winners Of Legalization

The banking industry and the cannabis industry have a complicated relationship due to prohibition laws. Cannabis businesses have more...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Global Cannabis Community Loses A Legend

The International Cannabis Business Conference team posts this article with a heavy heart. The global cannabis community lost a giant...