Category Archives: Cannabis Industry

More Regions in Germany Request Cannabis Legalization

A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s current legalization plan. The plan has two phases, with the first involving legalizing personal cannabis possession, use, and cultivation, as well as permitting noncommercial cannabis clubs. The second phase of legalization in Germany will […]

Is Robotics Part of the Secret Sauce? 

Across the U.S., pre-rolls are rising in sales and popularity among cannabis consumers. The convenience of pre-rolls allows consumers to avoid the work of rolling their own, a preference that ranks high with the market’s target audience.  But as much as pre-rolls are gaining market share, not all things are looking up for this product […]

Cannabis Use is Segmenting. So Are the Investment Opportunities.

Although wellness is not a new concept, a global pandemic helped bring it once again to the forefront. Not only are more consumers interested in wellness, but they are now viewing it through a wider and more sophisticated lens. It is no longer just about fitness and nutrition, but also overall physical and mental health. […]

Dispelling the Myths About Cannabis Delivery

The world of cannabis has changed dramatically in recent years. With the legalization of cannabis in many states and countries, there has been a growing demand for safe and reliable access to cannabis products. One of the most popular ways to access cannabis is through delivery services. However, there are still many myths and misconceptions […]

New Details of Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface

The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details about Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s pending legalization plan. In October 2022, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a long-awaited legalization plan to the federal cabinet. After the presentation, Minister Lauterbach started lobbying the European Union for its permission […]

Green Wednesday Cannabis Gift and Sale Guide

Cannabis culture has become so distinct it is launching its own holidays and Black Friday is no exception. Green Wednesday is cannabis’ biggest day to stock up on the latest gear from the industry’s top retailers. Stocking stuffers and new rollouts abound in our official Green Wednesday Buyer’s Guide. Did Christmas just come early? Sunmed […]

Pilot Project in Switzerland to Import Cannabis From Canada?

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot programs provide for limited adult-use cannabis commerce in a designated area and research from the pilot programs provide insight to lawmakers for if/when they craft national cannabis laws and regulations. A cannabis pilot program already […]

Ireland Introduces ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of […]

Finding Solutions to the Desperate Need for Cannabis Financing

Access to capital has traditionally been a barrier to retailers, growers, distributors, and everyone else in the cannabis space. But as Bob Dylan so succinctly phrased it:  The times they are a-changin’  While legalization referendums languished in the halls of Congress, slow progress was being made in individual states. Come senators, congressmen Please heed the […]

German Lawmakers Ask Cannabis Legalization Bill to be Expedited

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing Germany’s Health Minister who made a legalization presentation to Germany’s federal cabinet late last month. The presentation to the federal cabinet served as the first true […]