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International Cannabis Weekly
The week’s global cannabis news, read through the analyst’s lens — one sentence per story, sourced.
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7 regions38 stories19 publishers12 countries
Top story
European CBD market set to be worth €2.6 billion by 2026
EUHemp & CBDlink no longer available
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Cannabis retail sales in Canada hit new monthly record last December
NewsweedCAAdult-use
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EMA cannabis research is 'huge step' in recognition of medicinal benefits
Cannabis HealthEUMedical
Europe
7 stories- Industry ridicules claim that ten UK deaths linked to CBD use
BusinessCannGBHemp & CBD
- EU transition from prosecution to protection called huge step forward
BusinessCannEURegulation
- Lyphe Group announces capital raise and internal restructure completion
BusinessCannGBBusiness & Investment
- European Commission discusses hemp in Common Agricultural Policy reform
CannaReporterEURegulation
- CBD-infused beer firm becomes first listed in major UK supermarket
lancasterguardian.co.ukGBHemp & CBD
- Hungary voted against cannabis reclassification contrary to EU agreement; faces ECJ
Hanf MagazinEURegulation
- German government's plans to legalise cannabis violate international law, expert report says
MarketScreenerDERegulation
United States
9 stories- New York's Cannabis Control Board doubles number of retail licenses to 300
Business of CannabisUSAdult-use
- Omnium Canna and Uncle Budd NYC announce historic partnership to produce cannabis products in New York
GlobeNewswireUSBusiness & Investment
- North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to bill to legalise medical cannabis
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
- Illinois lawmakers form new cannabis working group to boost industry growth and equity focus
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
- Congressman challenges Biden administration on evidence for cannabis scheduling positions
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
- Nebraska hemp stakeholders seek bill to align state programme with federal rules
HempTodayUSHemp & CBD
- Hemp building stakeholders near completion of hempcrete approval documentation
HempTodayUSHemp & CBD
- New endorsement for Oklahoma cannabis ballot initiative sparks advocacy community stir
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- New Jersey lawmakers send governor bill allowing cannabis businesses state tax deductions
Marijuana MomentUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
6 stories- Corné Melissen appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Phoena
Cannabis IndustrieCABusiness & Investment
- Cronos Group announces 2022 results with revenue rising 10%
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- Canopy Growth shares down 23.1% in February
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- RIV Capital buys shares from JW Asset Management at premium valuation
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- Aurora Cannabis and MedReleaf Australia launch CraftPlant medical cannabis brand
PR NewswireCAAUMedical
- Complexity and cost of cannabis regulation in Canada barrier to entry for smaller producers
Business of CannabisCARegulation
LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Brazilian organisation NEEM opens new headquarters with greater patient capacity
SechatBRMedical
- Argentine Medical Association's Graduate School to teach course on Endocannabinology
El PlanteoARMedical
- Santa Fe Ministry of Health in Argentina launches virtual training on medicinal cannabis
El PlanteoARMedical
- Brazil bill aims to regulate planting for medicinal and research purposes
SechatBRRegulation
- Ecuador's government approves country's first hemp production under major partnership
CannaReporterECHemp & CBD
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- SciSparc signs agreement in Israel for the supply of CBD-rich cannabis oil for its clinical trial on children with autism.
GlobeNewswireILMedical
- Israeli company Canonic launches six second-generation cannabis products with higher THC
en.krishakjagat.orgILBusiness & Investment
APAC
1 story- Incannex commences Phase 2 clinical trial assessing IHL-675A for treatment of pain and rheumatoid arthritis
StreetInsiderHealth & Science
Oceania
5 stories- Althea on track to achieve operating profitability and cashflow break-even in March
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- The Vanuatu government has signed off on regulations making it legal to cultivate medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp.
CannabizVURegulation
- Eqalis signs first supply agreement with Australian pharmaceutical distributor
ScoopNZAUMedical
- Cann Group losses more than double in first half of 2023 financial year
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- ABC News Australia publishes video on MPs lobbying for cannabis legalisation in Victoria
theglobalherald.comAUAdult-use
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