International Cannabis Weekly: 63

• Denmark receives first shipment of cannabis oil from CannTrust.
• German patients set to benefit from Australian cannabis imports.
• Germany takes receipt of first shipment of CBD capsules from Maricann.
• UK pharma distributor AF trading acquired by Namaste Technologies.
• Israeli auto-grow company Seedo raises €1.7 million.
• UK medical cannabis cultivation licence sought by South Africa’s AfriAg.
• Shorting cannabis stocks has proven costly for investors.
• Big tobacco and alcohol brands look set to invest in cannabis.
• Estée Lauder announces the launch of a cannabis-infused skincare mask.

• The UK will rely on imported medical cannabis products when new legislation is passed.
• The first Cannabis Capital Convention will be held in Amsterdam next week.
• Despite doctor’s recommendation, UK toddler denied medical cannabis.
• Veterinary council rule CBD products will require marketing authorisation in the UK.

• The Canadian military are using goggles to simulate the effects of THC.
• Researchers find that cannabinoid drugs make pain feel ‘less unpleasant’.
• 94% of people report symptom relief after using cannabis for medicinal purposes.

• Tilray exceeds €12 billion valuation after two month gain.
• Coca-Cola in talks with Aurora Cannabis over CBD beverages.
• South Africa legalises cannabis consumption in private places.
• Canopy is taking its venture capital arm public in October.
• Khiron raises €11 million to expand Colombia cannabis operations.
• The Georgian government have halted cannabis production plans after church protests.
• Aurora Cannabis completes the distribution of Australis shares.
• Australian medical cannabis company, Althea, raises €12.4 million on the ASX.

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