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What can the UK learn from other Medicinal Cannabis markets? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 James Leavesley and Brady Green, head grower at Dalgety, discuss what insights the UK can glean from more advanced markets. While the UK medicinal cannabis market shows evidence of a promising future for healthcare and the economy, it is still in its i
Cannabis use is on the rise in the US – except among younger teens Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Cannabis is more popular in North America than anywhere else and its use continues to grow – but, somewhat surprisingly, not among adolescents. Cannabis is the most used illicit substance in the world, with an estimated 219 million people using i
Newmarket gets its first-ever Cannabis Store, despite town's ban Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Store opens in defiance of the Town of Newmarket opting out of retail cannabis outlets, police investigating. Newmarket now has its first-ever retail cannabis location, but authorities say it is operating illegally. Newmarket Smokes Out opened at t
Five years after adult-use dispensaries opened, Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses have more banking options Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 After a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in the 2012 election, finding a bank that was willing to provide services to a cannabis business was a bit like
Five years after adult-use dispensaries opened, Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses have more banking options Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 After a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in the 2012 election, finding a bank that was willing to provide services to a cannabis business was a bit like
Florida’s Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Adult Use Legalisation Bill Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Florida’s Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday as to whether a bill proposing adult-use cannabis legalisation should be included on the 2024 ballot. As Business of Cannabis reported last month, the Adult Personal Use of Ma
Canopy Delivers Third Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Canopy Growth has announced its financial results for Q2 2024, showing it has delivered its third consecutive quarter of organic revenue growth. Canopy Growth’s second quarter has seen impressive revenue growth, bolstered gross margins, and a strategic
Kentucky Approves Emergency Rule to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Kentucky’s General Assembly Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee has approved an emergency rule to regulate Delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state. The rule aims to regulate products that a
New York Senators say they now know what’s wrong with the state’s Cannabis Industry. What will they do next? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 New York State Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis Reevaluates Enforcement and Social Equity Investment Fund Amid Slow Market Rollout. After hearing from state cannabis regulators, law enforcement leaders and
New York Senators say they now know what’s wrong with the state’s Cannabis Industry. What will they do next? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 New York State Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis Reevaluates Enforcement and Social Equity Investment Fund Amid Slow Market Rollout. After hearing from state cannabis regulators, law enforcement leaders and
CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Ri
CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Ri
CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Ri
Dozens of Cannabis Startups are struggling to get fully licensed Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 As adult-use cannabis dispensaries continue to open across Connecticut, other types of marijuana businesses have been slow to begin operations. As of Nov. 1, 55 cannabis companies had licenses pending, according to the state’s online licensing data
Dozens of Cannabis Startups are struggling to get fully licensed Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 As adult-use cannabis dispensaries continue to open across Connecticut, other types of marijuana businesses have been slow to begin operations. As of Nov. 1, 55 cannabis companies had licenses pending, according to the state’s online licensing data
Medical Cannabis Legalization Nears Approval in Ukrainian Parliament Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 A bill is awaiting approval in the Ukrainian parliament that would legalize the use of cannabis to treat medical conditions. In July 2023, a preliminary version of bill #7457 was approved with 268 votes out of the 450 member Ukrainian parliamen