USDA promotes global hemp trade by appointing new committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has strengthened its commitment to the global hemp market by adding another industry representative to its Trade Advisory Council. A move
Cannabis Cold War: How Russia's imprisonment of Brittney Griner could change global sports forever
Brittney Griner's imprisonment in Russia over cannabis oil highlights not only the legal risks facing international athletes, but also the complex interplay between sport, dipl
Wealthy countries have donated over $1 billion to the global war on drugs, a new report shows
A recent report from Harm Reduction International (HRI) sheds light on how richer countries like the United States and Europe continue to provide significant foreign aid to the glo
The epic global battle over marijuana
It’s summer blockbuster time and Marvel usually wins the epic battle on the big screen, but another battle is heating up in the real world. The global effort to reclassify ma
CannaMoms: The Key to Global Marijuana Legalization?
Cannabis has long been stigmatized as a dangerous, destructive drug intended only for the lazy and unmotivated. However, the legalization of cannabis has created a new generation o
CannaMoms – The Key to Global Marijuana Legalization?
CANNAMOMS – The key to global legalization Cannabis has long been stigmatized as a dangerous, destructive drug intended only for the lazy and unmotivated. However, the legali
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Spanish police seize largest amount of cannabis in history In early November, the Spanish Guardia Civil reported that they had successfully seized around 30 tonnes of cannabis in r
Attorney Shimmy Posen discusses legalization, the global marketplace
Recently, President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon those convicted of simple cannabis possession, leading many to wonder if this could be the first step toward full legalizat
House of Kush goes global with clever foliage and bringing classic strains to the masses
Classic genetics like Bubba Kush Pre-98 and OG Kush strains will be available worldwide when two powerhouses join forces. On September 21st, Colombia-based multinational juggernaut
With Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Imminent, Germany Gears Up To Capitalize On Global Weed Wanderlust
By Niklas Kouparanis, CEO and Co-founder, Bloomwell Group Tourism has become a profitable and ever-growing asset of the licensed cannabis industries within the U.S. and Canada, as
The BDSA report projects $57 billion in global cannabis sales by 2026
A report released by cannabis data company BDSA predicts that global cannabis sales will reach $57 billion by 2026 – up from the $30 billion in global cannabis sales achieved
Global cannabis sales will increase to $57 billion, but depends on new markets
As Prohibition reverses an ugly grip on cannabis, the new market is thriving. BDSA is an analytics company that tracks the industry across a vast point-of-sale network. A recent re
Global Cannabis News Updates – The Swiss go to THC, Germany flip-flops on Rec, Costa Rica says yes and Malaysia is next
Swiss city wants to sell recreational cannabis Basel-Stadt, a region in northern Switzerland, announced they will begin pilot trials of legal marijuana sales by September 2022. Thi
Brand Spotlight – FAB CBD is expanding the reach, forms and uses of cannabis on a global scale
As legal restrictions surrounding the use of cannabis continue to loosen, there has only been growth in consumers and money. With initiatives in the United States pushing for more
Fair Trials calls for global justice for victims of the drug war
Fair Trials, a global, non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the right to a fair trial and against discrimination in the justice system, along with the L
UN report dramatizes rise in global cannabis use
The UN has just released a report on cannabis that will no doubt look as alarming as it is outdated in the foreseeable future. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
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UAE Attorney General lowers drug fines Getting caught with marijuana or other drugs, even alcohol, while in the United Arab Emirates can result in lengthy prison sentences. Now thi
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Greek pharmacies sell medical cannabis The Greek government has made significant investments in the production of medicinal cannabis in hopes that it would contribute around $1.67
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Global cannabis sales are expected to reach $105 billion by 2026 A new report titled The Global Cannabis Report: Second Edition has revealed promising statistics on what experts ar
Medical cannabis for chronic pain: Global task force develops new protocols and guidelines
By Javier Hasse Chronic pain affects almost two billion people worldwide. The use of medical cannabis to relieve the symptoms of chronic pain is increasing rapidly, supported not o