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Medical cannabis exports from Canada doubled in first half of 2024

Canadian medical cannabis exports expanded dramatically in 2024 amid the rapid expansion of markets across Europe.

News January 23
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Germany’s adult-use cannabis pilot programs could benefit foreign operators

Companies and scientific institutions could sell adult-use products in Germany under new legislation that allows these groups to…

News December 18
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Denmark looking to turn medical marijuana pilot into permanent market

Denmark’s six-year medical cannabis pilot scheme could soon be expanded into a "permanent" market, according to a recent…

News December 5
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3 cannabis genetics companies to merge, will be led by Barney’s Farm CEO

Cannabis seed producers Barney’s Farm Genetics, I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) and Sensi Seeds are merging under a…

News December 5
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Medical cannabis is where the profit is, Bedrocan CEO Jaap Erkelens says

CEO Jaap Erkelens said Bedrocan - one of the oldest medical marijuana companies in the world - received…

News November 25
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Tilray subsidiary launches commercial cannabis flower grown in Germany

Aphria RX, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, launched the first commercial medical cannabis flower grown at its facility…

News November 14
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Spain’s government still dragging its feet on medical cannabis market

Spain’s long-awaited and hard-fought legislation to launch a medical cannabis market in the country has been slammed by…

News November 14
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United Kingdom should raise THC allowed in hemp, panel recommends

The United Kingdom should increase the amount of THC allowed in hemp to 0.3%, a government-appointed advisory panel…

News November 7
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2 German cities to launch adult-use cannabis sales pilot project in 2025

A limited number of residents of two German cities will be allowed to buy legal adult-use cannabis in…

News October 31
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UK medical cannabis prescriptions are increasing, but awareness is lacking

Approaching the sixth anniversary of specially trained doctors being allowed to write prescriptions in the United Kingdom, private…

News October 24
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