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Israel’s prime minister contemplates adult-use marijuana legalization

Three weeks before the country goes to the polls, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would weigh legalizing…

News March 15
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CEO of company bought by PepsiCo invests in, joins board of cannabis tech firm Seedo

The CEO of a beverage company recently acquired by PepsiCo is placing his bet on marijuana, joining the board…

News March 12
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Though a ‘positive step,’ WHO recommendations on cannabis fall short for some

The World Health Organization (WHO) made great strides in its recommendations on how cannabis should be scheduled, but…

News February 1
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Canadian marijuana companies raised landmark CA$12 billion in 2018

Marijuana firms in Canada raised a record 11.96 billion Canadian dollars ($9 billion) last year as they prepared…

News January 11
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Chinese delegation will visit Israel to explore medical cannabis opportunities

A Chinese delegation from business and research circles is planning to visit Israel in the coming days to…

News January 10
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Slideshow: 2018 International Cannabis Business Year in Review

Cannabis continued to make headlines around the globe in 2018, from the historic legalization of recreational use in…

News December 28
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Israeli Parliament ends years of delays, approves medical cannabis exports

After years of delays, the Knesset – Israel’s Parliament – unanimously approved a law to permit exports of…

News December 26
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Medical cannabis export law passes first vote in Israeli Parliament

A long-awaited bill to permit the export of medical cannabis from Israel passed the first of three crucial…

News December 5
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Israel advances medical marijuana export law

An Israeli government committee approved the first draft law on the export of medical cannabis, an important step toward…

News November 16
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Israeli medical cannabis pioneer hit with ‘temporary closure’

The largest supplier of medical marijuana in Israel is not distributing or selling products from its facility in…

News November 2
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