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7 regions33 stories26 publishers12 countries
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Cannabigerol (CBG) tipped to follow CBD as next non-psychoactive cannabinoid to dominate low-THC market
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Europe
5 stories- Czech government announces new licensing system and plans for export
mzcr.czCZRegulation
- The UK's medical cannabis market shows little growth in early 2020
MJBizDailyGBMedical
- Materia acquires licensed German importer and distributor Cannaktiv
healtheuropa.euDEBusiness & Investment
- XPhyto Therapeutics partners with German brewery for cannabis-infused beverages
ProactiveDEBusiness & Investment
- Terrace Global signs deal with Flowr Corporation to develop Portuguese grow site
Business WirePTBusiness & Investment
United States
6 stories- NCIA calls for DEA to stop overseeing cannabis research application process
Cannabis Business TimesUSRegulation
- House legislators add cannabis banking provision in new coronavirus relief bill
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Michigan sees largest-ever week for recreational cannabis sales
michiganradio.orgUSAdult-use
- Montana hemp farmers establish funding for research and education
agr.mt.govUSHemp & CBD
- Maryland medical cannabis sales and patient numbers increase despite COVID-19
MJBizDailyUSMedical
- California proposal to legalise hemp extracts in food delayed until August
Hemp Industry DailyUSHemp & CBD
Canada
4 stories- Canada's mental health commission is seeking cannabis-related research proposals
mentalhealthcommission.caCAHealth & Science
- Work suspended at Ontario greenhouse after worker tests positive for COVID-19
MJBizDailyCABusiness & Investment
- Aurora Cannabis confirms share consolidation will be effective from 11 May
PR NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Tilray stock drops after reporting 'worse than expected' Q1 losses
investors.comCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
3 stories- Cannabis export rules delayed in Jamaica as lawmakers focus on COVID-19
Cannabis WireJMRegulation
- Green Point Research furthers international expansion with Colombian seed licence
BenzingaCOBusiness & Investment
- Argentinian firm prepares to produce first cannabis-based medicine in Jujuy
ambito.comARMedical
Africa & Middle East
3 stories- Israel approves medical cannabis exports, opening door to international sales
uk.reuters.comILRegulation
- Israeli study approved to develop cannabis anti-inflammatories for respiratory issues
BenzingaILHealth & Science
- Africa vying to become global leader in cannabis cultivation
micky.com.auBusiness & Investment
APAC
2 stories- Japan's Hiro International launches CBD oil made from compound in orange peel
cosmeticsdesign-asia.comJPHemp & CBD
- CBD wellness and beauty line MUKOOMI launches in Japan
japantoday.comJPHemp & CBD
Oceania
2 stories- Australia's agriculture minister files bill to allow export of medical cannabis and hemp
parlinfo.aph.gov.auAURegulation
- Australia's THC Global acquires Tetra Health for US$1.93 million
The Market HeraldAUBusiness & Investment
Health & Science
- Pre-clinical study finds CBD may reduce lung inflammation in severe COVID-19 cases
ScienceDirectHealth & Science
- Canadian research recommends setting legal age limit for cannabis access at 19
GanjapreneurCARegulation
Psychedelics
- MindMed advances Phase 2 LSD microdosing trial for adult ADHD
psychedelicfinance.comPsychedelics
- Washington DC activists mail 10,000 decriminalisation petitions to local residents
decrimnaturedc.orgUSPsychedelics
- Champignon Brands acquires Californian ketamine infusion treatment centre
psychedelicfinance.comUSPsychedelics
- Two Oregon decriminalisation campaigns work together to boost signature count
Marijuana MomentUSPsychedelics
- Activists mark 1-year anniversary of Denver's decriminalisation of psilocybin
Marijuana MomentUSPsychedelics
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