International Cannabis Weekly: 440
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GERMANY’S POST-CANG IMPORT SURGE LOSES STEAM AS Q4 GROWTH STALLS
Germany’s imports for 2025 surpassed 200 tonnes for the first time, exceeding the country’s already revised import quota for the second time in a year. The latest medical cannabis import figures from BfArM, covering the final quarter of 2025, show that the post-CanG boom may finally be slowing after consecutive periods of high double-digit growth.
ANANDA PHARMA CLEARED TO BEGIN DOSING IN NHS-BACKED CBD ENDOMETRIOSIS TRIAL
TILRAY BUYS UK CRAFT BREWER BREWDOG IN CUT-PRICE £33M DEAL
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Europe
Evidena Care launches Switzerland’s first integrated medical cannabis market comparison platform.
Malta has authorised cannabis social clubs to hold up to 3.5Â kilograms of cannabis.
Organigram’s acquisition of Sanity Group: When Big Tobacco bets big on European cannabis.
Sunderstorm plans expansion across European and Australian cannabis markets.
The ‘scramble for Europe’ has begun, as North America’s biggest players expand their footprints.
UK MP calls on government to fund trials as new campaign launched in memory of Hannah Deacon.
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United States
Virginia legislation allowing patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals heads to governor’s desk.
Texas voters approve marijuana legalisation ballot measure in statewide vote.
Wisconsin governor urges action to block federal hemp THC ban amid lack of legal marijuana in state.
Kansas Democrats push for cannabis decriminalisation as GOP leadership blocks legislative vote.
New Trump tariffs create additional uncertainty and disruption for US cannabis operators.
JARS Cannabis launches March basketball initiatives through partnership with Grand Rapids Gold.
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Canada
Aurora Cannabis has transitioned to operating solely as a medical cannabis company.
Grown Rogue announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results and operational update.
The cannabis industry has contributed nearly CA$11.6 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2025.
Cropsify launches Medavie veteran VAC ePay integration for Canadian cannabis licensed producers.
Health Canada ramps up inspections and revokes personal and designated cannabis cultivation licences.
Good Supply expands high-potency cannabis portfolio with new spring product lineup across Canada.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
São Paulo health department establishes working group to implement cannabis law within SUS.
Argentina government has updated official list of controlled substances and drugs.
Medical cannabis advances in Brazil with national production, nearly one million patients and new ANVISA rules.
University of Comahue and INTA prepare Latin America’s first master’s degree in medical cannabis.
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APAC
TGA urged to ban special access scheme pathway for medicinal cannabis prescriptions.
Avecho prepares for potentially transformative results from upcoming CBD clinical trial.
Oz Medicann targets Asian expansion following new cannabis distribution agreement.
New Zealand growers have praised Puro’s sun-grown cannabis cultivation model.
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Africa & The Middle East
Ghana’s hemp sector launch faces court challenge over expensive dollar-based licence fees.
Botswana government pledges support for hemp industry after introducing strict regulations
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