International Cannabis Weekly: 385
January 31, 2025
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UK GOVERNMENT’S TIRED EXCUSES ON MEDICAL CANNABIS REFORM SHOW NOTHING HAS CHANGED
Yesterday, the first parliamentary debate on medical cannabis in the UK under the new Labour administration shattered hopes of a more progressive stance on reform.
AUSTRALIA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS MARKET SET TO OUTGROW EUROPE’S BIGGEST PLAYERS
WILL GERMANY’S MEDICAL CANNABIS BOOM SURVIVE FEBRUARY ELECTION?
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Europe
- Spain moves closer to medical cannabis legalisation amid growing political support.
- Swedish hemp company boosts production with new fibre processing technology.
- Aurora Cannabis has delivered its first flower product in Germany’s growing medical cannabis market.
- Demecan launches first German-grown products, Stenocare exits cultivation facility and more.
- 83 out of 444 Cannabis Cultivation Association applications have now been approved in Germany.
- Austria’s political climate raises fresh concerns over the future of cannabis legislation.
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United States
- Iowa legislature considers hands-free driving law, addressing distracted driving issue.
- PharmaCann cannabis workers join Teamsters as Ayr Wellness unionises under UFCW.
- Virginia Senate approves marijuana record-sealing bill but rejects cannabis-related police searches.
- Ayr Wellness appoints George DeNardo as president to lead company growth strategy.
- Trulieve expands medical cannabis access with new dispensary in Palm Coast, Florida.
- Key Hawaii lawmakers file broad bill to legalise cannabis and regulate hemp products.
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Shortwave Pharma
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Canada
- Cannabix and AlcoPro sign MOU for marijuana breathalyser marketing partnership.
- Canada’s new government may delay key cannabis industry reforms and regulatory decisions.
- Canadian cannabis industry at a crossroads following Justin Trudeau’s departure from office.
- Aurora Cannabis poised to release quarterly earnings, drawing industry-wide attention.
- Simply Solventless secures $5 million debenture financing for Delta 9 acquisition deal.
- Canadian cannabis businesses face growing uncertainty as regulatory landscape evolves.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
- Brazil’s health ministry delays CBD supply, justifying procurement process issues.
- Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis program under review as new governor takes office.
- Paraguay makes history with first-ever export of industrial cannabis flowers to Switzerland.
- Colombia’s cannabis market poised for major expansion with new investment opportunities.
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APAC
- Himachal Pradesh launches cannabis pilot project to explore medicinal and industrial benefits.
- Growing pains around its consumer strategy hampered ECS Botanics cash flow in Q2 FY25.
- Rua Bioscience reports latest financial results amid market expansion efforts and product development.
- Zelira secures fourth funding tranche to advance FDA cannabis research program.
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Africa & The Middle East
- Moroccan growers call for recreational cannabis legalisation as hemp stockpiles surge.
- InterCure issues immediate report outlining strategic business developments and financial updates.
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