International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Latvian Police Express Openness To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

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

Cannabis is currently illegal in Latvia, although the production of industrial hemp is permitted in some instances. Cannabis is listed as a narcotic under Schedule I of the Law on Procedures for Legal...

Researchers In South Korea Isolate A New Cannabinoid

Written by Johnny Green on May 15, 2025. Posted in Science.

The cannabis plant contains dozens of cannabinoids, each possessing its own characteristics. Scientists have spent decades isolating cannabinoids and trying to better understand their properties. The...

elderly man watering cannabis plants outside of the czech republic ministry of health in prague

Cannabis Advocates Demand Further Pardons In Czech Republic

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

Cannabis advocates staged a peaceful protest today in Prague, Czechia, outside the nation’s Ministry of Health in Palacký Square. The protest, which involved publicly displaying ten cannabis plants...

The World Continues To Learn From Canada’s Modernized Cannabis Industry

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

When Canada became the second country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2018, it was a historic moment for both Canada and the larger international cannabis industry. Uruguay...

South African Province To Prioritize Cannabis Industry Job Creation

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa’s government released updated employment data yesterday, with the official unemployment rate increasing by 1.0 percentage point from 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 32.9% in...

Study Finds Hemp Is An Eco-Friendly Alternative For Dye Removal

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Science.

The textile industry often uses toxic chemicals to prepare fabric, especially in fabric dyeing and finishing processes. Industrial dyes, which can create environmental issues, are commonly used because...

Did Cannabis Usage Rates Spike In Uruguay And Canada Post-Legalization?

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A common prediction made by cannabis opponents when cannabis policy modernization proposals are being considered is that cannabis consumption rates, particularly cannabis misuse rates, will dramatically...

World’s First President To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Passes Away

Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2025. Posted in Policy.

National-level recreational cannabis reform has occurred in six countries so far, and hopefully, more will be on the way soon. However, one country will always hold the distinction of being the first...

How Many Legal Medical Cannabis Patients Does Germany Have?

Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2025. Posted in Business.

A common question related to Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry that I see asked online, and hear in person, relates to how many medical cannabis patients the nation’s market serves....