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Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 4, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

German Study Shows Dramatic Increase In Cannabis Consumption

A study by UKE-Hamburg shows that the number of cannabis users in Europe has increased more than 25% over the second decade of the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Czech Republic Is Wrongfully Trying To Punish Cannabis Educators

Cannabis media resources play a vital role in the cannabis community and beyond. For many years, efforts to spread the truth about the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Rastafarians Petition Court In Kenya

Humans have a long history with the cannabis plant. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Eastern Asia region, being initially...

Written by Johnny Green on April 20, 2020. Posted in Cultural.

The Spirit Of The Cannabis Community Is Alive And Well This 4/20

Unless you have been living under a rock the last few decades, then you are presumably aware that April 20th is the official holiday for...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on April 7, 2020. Posted in Cultural.

Spanish Patients Can No Longer Access The Cannabis Clubs

In the United States, the issue of whether the cannabis industry is “critical” or not is being fought on a state by state...

Written by Johnny Green on November 19, 2019. Posted in Cultural.

Science Will Decide The Winners Of The Spannabis Champions Cup

Cannabis competitions often involve a large amount of subjectivity. The cannabis community has long needed a cannabis competition that is...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, Medical, Politics, Science, Social.

Sign Up To Receive The International Cannabis Chronicle Newsletter

These are truly exciting times for all things cannabis. Cannabis policy reform is sweeping the globe, the cannabis industry is growing at...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 19, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Ready, Steady, Rec Market Europe?

There is a decided trend in Europe this year, driven in large part by frustration if not a political necessity. Recreational cannabis...

Written by Randy Smith on August 20, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

The Race To Conquer Cannabis Europe

Author: Marguerite Arnold Canadian canna-businesses have had a giant head start, but they do not have a monopoly on international...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 30, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Company to Open Retail Herb House in Jamaica

The international cannabis industry is getting more interconnected than ever before and Canadians are still leading the way while other...

Written by ICBC Staff on July 25, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Vancouver Features a Yacht After Party Headlined by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill!

The International Cannabis Business Conference returns to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, this September 15-16, with our...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 5, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

A Strong Majority of Londoners Want Freedom From Cannabis Prohibition

63% of Londoners Support Full Legalization: What’s Next? The Evening Standard, like many of its Fleet Street contemporaries, is...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canada Has Seen a 40% Increase in Cannabis Consumption

Canada has clearly been a global cannabis industry leader since it first legalized medical use in 2001 a trend that has only grown as the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Company Pasha Brands Elevates Longtime Advocate

When a major milestone is met, there were many small and big steps along the way that helped forge that path forward, and cannabis policy...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 13, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

The Oregon Legislature Approves Cannabis Exports, Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

Various localities’ ability to become “laboratories of democracy” (to an extent) and implement their own laws is a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 12, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

The Church of England to Invest in Medical Cannabis

England has rarely been invaded by anyone or anything. In fact the last invasion of note happened in 1066 (see William the Conqueror)....

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 10, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Could The British Royals Jump Into The Cannabis Industry?

With the news that the Church of England has changed its investments policy with regards to medical cannabis, Anglophiles must be...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 6, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Leader Pasha Brands Acquires Producer & Processor

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has a long and deserved reputation as a pioneering cannabis leader. Sensible policies and a...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

Watch the 2019 ICBC Zurich Video!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) finished off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with CannaTrade in Zurich,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Joins the Cannabis Industry, Bringing His Ideals with Him

Dr. Bronner’s is a true American success story demonstrating the very best things about our country. Started by an immigrant...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Oregon Craft Brewery Embraces Cannabis Legalization

“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” is a cliche, but it can be a powerful business tool. Rightly or...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 24, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Donnelly Group, Known for Running Vancouver Bars, Moves Into Cannabis

It is understandable to see companies from various business sectors move into the cannabis industry, especially in Canada, where federal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Zurich 2019 In Pictures! Next up: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) made its first venture into Switzerland last week, with a conference in...

Written by ICBC Staff on May 8, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

Don’t Miss ICBC Zurich and Cannatrade! One Week Away!

Big things are happening for the cannabis community in Europe and around the world, and Switzerland is no different! While the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Zurich and CannaTrade Two Weeks Away!

Switzerland has a long history as a drug policy pioneer and even allowed “grey market” cannabis sales in recent history...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics, Social.

Exclusive Interview with Ben Arn of CannaTrade, ICBC’s Partner in Zurich

Switzerland’s cannabis scene has flown somewhat under the radar internationally, but that is about to change. The innovative...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 12, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Entertainment, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics, Social.

Watch the ICBC Barcelona Video Featuring Damian Marley and More!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) kicked off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with Spannabis in Barcelona....

Written by Marguerite Arnold on April 9, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Medical, Politics.

Germany, Switzerland, UK, & More: Big European Cannabis News Abounds

The forces currently shaping the European cannabis map are intriguing this spring and from several directions. For the latest...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics, Science.

ICBC Berlin 2019 In Pictures, Setting the Stage for Zurich With CannaTrade!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) made its first venture into Europe three years ago in Berlin and the event...

Written by ICBC Staff on March 30, 2019. Posted in Cultural, ICBC Berlin.

ICBC Berlin After Party Sponsored by Bhang Featuring Leeroy Thornhill of Prodigy!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) provides those in the cannabis industry, or those thinking of joining, the very...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 29, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Berlin, Politics, Science.

ICBC Berlin Kicks Off This Sunday with a VIP Party You Don’t Wanna Miss

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) has established itself as the preeminent B2B industry event in Europe and Berlin...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

Don’t Miss the ICBC Zurich Megaconference with CannaTrade!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) will finish its 2019 European tour with a team-up with CannaTrade in Zurich,...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 22, 2019. Posted in CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

United Kingdom Opens First Medical Cannabis Treatment Clinics

The first week of March this year was significant for British cannabis patients for one very big reason: the first medical cannabis...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 20, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Medical, Politics.

German Cannabis Patients Grow in Numbers, Face Hurdles and Opportunities

The first International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin coincided with the German government announcing the start of the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

ICBC Barcelona 2019 In Pictures, Setting the Stage for Berlin!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) first made its foray into Europe three years ago in Berlin, and is gearing up to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 15, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Thank you, Barcelona! The ICBC Now Heads to Berlin. And then Zurich.

Everyone associated with the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) was ecstatic to team up with Spannabis to form an epic...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, ICBC Barcelona.

Damian Marley Talks Stony Hill Cannabis and the ICBC with Smell the Truth

Having a legendary icon for a parent definitely must have its pros and cons. One one hand, you can have a lifestyle and opportunities...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 13, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, Politics.

The Present and Future of Cannabis Social Clubs in Barcelona

European nations’ cannabis laws, much like states within the U.S., vary from country to country. While the U.S. cannabis community...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 5, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Politics.

2019: The European “Year of Cannabis”

There are clearly “banner years” for the modern age of cannabis reform that can be marked, by canna-historians, in different...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 4, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics.

CBD Moves More Mainstream with Super Bowl In-Stadium Ads

Cannabis continues to move more and more mainstream, especially politically, with over 60% support and politicians from Bernie Sanders to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Alex Rogers and Boveda’s Lance Lambert Talk International Cannabis Markets

International Cannabis Business Conference CEO and Founder Alex Rogers has lived in Europe and now travels throughout the continent to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 31, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Founder Alex Rogers Talks Cannabis on the Hacker Noon Podcast

As the global cannabis industry heats up around the world, Alex Rogers, the founder and CEO of the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural.

San Francisco 49er Great Joe Montana Invests in Cannabis

The Super Bowl is coming up and one of the all-time clutch Super Bowl quarterbacks, Joe Montana, has made huge news by announcing his...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 22, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

New Zealand Moves Forward with Cannabis Cultivation License

Just one month after New Zealand announced plans to potentially legalize recreational cannabis during the country’s general...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, Politics.

Damian Marley: Interviewee and Party Host at ICBC Barcelona!

Virtually everyone knows about Bob Marley, whose musical and activist legacy lives on today, and will resonate throughout history....

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Senior Cannabis Clubs in California Flourishing

Historically, older Americans have been the most skeptical demographic regarding cannabis legalization. While younger voters are still...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 31, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

A First for Southeast Asia: Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis

December 25, Christmas Day, 2018, was a big day for cannabis reform globally. Not only did Israel legalize exports, but Thailand’s...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 12, 2018. Posted in Cultural, Politics.

U.S. Senate Votes to Legalize Hemp! Onto the House & Trump!

There are many ridiculous aspects of federal cannabis prohibition, but none more asinine than the illegality of industrial hemp. Hemp has...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 12, 2018. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Science.

The Godfather of Cannabis Research to Speak at ICBC Berlin

The International Cannabis Business Conference has featured movers and shakers across the cannabis community since the events first began...