Business Archives - Page 7 of 21 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Hazel Norman on January 12, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Barcelona’s Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Barcelona, Spain is the social cannabis use capital of the world. Home to hundreds of cannabis lounges and clubs, Barcelona’s cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Medical Cannabis Industry Regulations Delayed In Spain

Back in June 2022 Spain’s Health and Consumption Commission of the Congress of Deputies approved an opinion of the Medical Cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Costa Rica Become A Top Cannabis Tourism Destination?

Cannabis tourism is not a new thing, however, the size of that particular sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 4, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Amount Of Legal Cannabis Planted In Greenhouses In Uruguay Nearly Doubled In A Year

Uruguay’s legal cannabis industry may not be as large as industries in other nations, however, it will always hold the distinction...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 31, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

France Lifts Ban On CBD Product Sales

Roughly one year ago, on December 30, 2021 the government in France issued a ban on the sales of CBD products. CBD products have...

Written by Johnny Green on December 25, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The Top International Cannabis Stories Of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close we will look back on the biggest stories from the international cannabis community over the last year....

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation

The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Could Malta’s Cannabis Club Licensing Model Benefit Spain?

As I often point out, Spain is home to one of the most amazing cannabis communities on earth, particularly Barcelona where we co-host...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta To Start Accepting Cannabis Club Applications By February

Malta made continental history late in 2021 when lawmakers passed Europe’s first nationwide adult-use legalization measure. Prior...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce Weighs In On Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use at the national level, and the second nation to do so on earth, only...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Pilot Project In Switzerland To Import Cannabis From Canada?

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Governments Need To Embrace Cannabis Tourism

A common misconception about cannabis reform is that once a jurisdiction’s lawmakers or voters initially approve an adult-use...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Costa Rica Authorizes First Hemp Project

Cannabis reform may be spreading across the globe at an ever-increasing pace, and with it, the emerging international cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Study Arrives At Obvious Conclusion Regarding Cannabis Purchasing Decisions

I am one of those lucky people that lives in a legal cannabis jurisdiction, and in my opinion, I live in the best legal market for...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Argentina Adds New Cannabis Varieties To National Catalog Of Cultivars

Argentina has experienced a lot of cannabis industry and policy activity in recent months. For instance, right before the start of last...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Why Other European Countries Need To Be Like The Czech Republic

Ever since the dust settled on the 2021 federal election in Germany cannabis observers around the globe have kept a close eye on the...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Thailand Department Of Agriculture Gives Green Light To Cannabis Seed Imports

Prior to last week, the only way that cannabis seeds could be imported legally to India was via air transport, and even then, imports...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Seven Years In Prison For Possessing CBD?

At a time when many parts of the world are trending in the right direction in regards to cannabis policy, Hong Kong is going in the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 25, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Legalization Plan Continues To Evolve After Public Outcry

Last week I wrote about the reported leaking of components of a long awaited German legalization plan. The legalization details were...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Are Legal Cannabis Sales Coming To Czechia In 2024?

Ever since Germany’s governing coalition announced its intent to pass an adult-use legalization measure and launch a regulated...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Leaked German Legalization Points From Health Minister – Homegrow, Retail Stores, And Possession Of Up To 20 Grams

This morning it is being reported that long-awaited key points of a German adult-use legalization plan were made available to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Health Canada Is Seeking Feedback After Four Years Of Legalization

Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and the first to...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Argentina’s Government Launches Public Company To Provide Cannabis Seeds, Testing, And Training

Earlier this month Argentina’s government issued its first-ever license for domestic cannabis production. It was a big milestone...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry

The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind...

Written by Alex Rogers on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Europe’s Most Cannabis-Friendly Country

Not long ago, just the mention of the words ‘Europe’ and ‘cannabis’ conjured up one name and image only –...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Argentina Issues First-Ever Domestic Cannabis Production License

The battle to legalize medical cannabis in Argentina has been waged for several years now. Argentina initially passed a medical cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Morocco Government Issues Ten Permits For Cannabis Production

Morocco first adopted its current medical cannabis policy last year. The 2021 measure authorized the legal production of cannabis for...

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Zealand Approves Sale Of Domestic Cannabis Products

The island nation has relied on exports to treat patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG

The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason....

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

BDSA Forecasts $57 Billion Cannabis Market By 2026

A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed By ‘Quality Issues’

Switzerland has worked to launch a pilot adult-use cannabis program in various jurisdictions, including in Basel where the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Attend CanEx Jamaica Business Conference And Expo September 15-17th, 2022

The fifth installment of CanEx Business Conference and Expo is taking place in Montego Bay, Jamaica from September 15-17, 2022....

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Insurers Begin To Take New Tact On Medical Cannabis

AOK has begun a new program with German Society for Pain Medicine to decrease approval complexity, while Barmer has just issued a new...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Has Not Issued Any Licenses To Cannabis Associations And Clubs

Eight months after the new rules on cannabis use came into effect, the government has failed to issue a single license allowing such...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Academic Study Links Cannabis Legalization To Decreasing Pharma Profits

The study, published in a non-profit, peer reviewed journal, is the strongest evidence yet that the legalization of cannabis directly...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Panama’s President Approves Executive Decree Regulating Domestic Cannabis Industry

Laurentino Cortizo approved Law 242 at an executive level to move the now legalized industry forward from legislative bill to on the...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

63% Of Colombians Support A Sales Tax On Cannabis Products According To Survey

Colombia has served as ground zero for the war on drugs in many ways for many years, largely due to the nation’s cocaine...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Fair Trading Commission Recommends Government Funding For Jamaican Cannabis Pursuits

Finding proper funding in the cannabis industry, including cannabis research, is not an easy task. Ask anyone involved in cannabis in...

Written by Johnny Green on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis Industry Leaders And International Policymakers To Attend Croatia Retreat

After a historic Global Investment Forum and B2B conference in Berlin in July, the International Cannabis Business Conference is...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Latin American Cannabis Exports To Europe Are Increasing – And Increasingly Important

Central and South America are playing an ever more vital role in European cannabis market development The first shipment of CBD from...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Legacy Vs. “Legitimate” Cannabis? The Answers Are Not So Clearcut

The line between legitimacy and legacy is increasingly blurry – and it is not clear that legalization will change this In New York...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Colombian President Considers Removing License Prerequisite For Cannabis Cultivation

Newly sworn-in President Gustavo Petro is on the cusp of a revolutionary new national stance on cannabis cultivation – namely...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Hong Kong Taking First Steps To Crack Down On CBD

Earlier this summer government officials in Hong Kong announced that they are pursuing a plan to prohibit CBD entirely. The announcement...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ontario’s Cannabis Industry Model Needs A Revamp

On August 5th a third-party distribution center in Ontario, Canada named Domain Logistics was subjected to a cyber attack that...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Purchasing Habits Continue To Shift In British Columbia

British Columbia has long been home to a vibrant and robust cannabis community. People have flocked to British Columbia for cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Finding The Right Balance Among European Cannabis Industry Regulatory Models

The entire European continent seems to be trending towards legalization for the most part, and for the small group of nations that are...