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Chart: Top brands countries coverage

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th April 2020

By combining our online and offline market analysis, we have identified the most prevalent brands of each of the following nine countries: Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and the US. 37...

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US state governments shut down or shut doors in face of coronavirus

Written by Freddie Dawson | 1st April 2020

Legislative measures are on hold in half the states of the US due to the COVID-19 emergency, with most suspending activity until at least mid-April ...

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Industry bodies accuse ‘predatory marketers’ of spreading false claims

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th March 2020

Industry organisations have responded in anger to continued claims being made by some companies about the supposed power of cannabinoids in tackling COVID-19 ...

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Denver-to-Dallas move goes ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th March 2020

Also: GW suggests another possible use for Epidyolex; Lawsuit alleges hemp plants were contaminated with pesticide; Elixinol rebrands to move away from medicinal image; Kentucky hemp business goes bust ...

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Is CBD just a temporary trend? A closer analysis of consumer behaviour

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th March 2020

This presentation provides an overview of the CBD consumer segmentation, including the current user profile and the reasons for use. This analysis is the perfect aid for understanding customer characteristics, and it offers insights for...

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With stores everywhere being forced to close, how ‘essential’ are CBD sales?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd March 2020

Expected retail closures will have a significant impact on the distribution of CBD products in most major markets, according to analysis of CBD-Intel data ...

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US authorities stamp down on false claims of anti-coronavirus properties

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd March 2020

Bogus claims that products containing CBD may have any beneficial effects in treating or warding off coronavirus risk the wrath of authorities in the US – and could ultimately damage CBD's reputation ...

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CBD products in Europe: challenges and trends in light of the current regulatory framework

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th March 2020

Lenka Hajnovicova, one of CBD-Intel’s legal analysts, presented the latest challenges and trends in light of the current regulatory framework of the cannabidiol sector at the Canapa Mundi in Rome on 23rd February. She discussed...

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Company launches CBD-infused hand sanitiser: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th March 2020

A company has launched a hand sanitiser infused with CBD, a US wellness brand is selling what it claims is the world’s first CBD blanket, and Dog-sledding champion Lance Mackey has admitted to giving his...

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CBD events called off or put back as coronavirus tightens grip

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th March 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people across the world, a swathe of CBD-related events have been called off or postponed. Here is a list of some of the major ones, with dates and...

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Global CBD opportunities: an overview of the industry and its developments

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th March 2020

Our managing director, Tim Phillips, recently discussed global CBD opportunities during the USA CBD Expo in Las Vegas in February. He explored medical and recreational cannabis and their developments, CBD as an ingredient in health...

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Investors in CBD ‘want to see a good track record and a stable team’

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th March 2020

Investors want to see a proven track record from a CBD company more than anything else, according to the organiser of an investor summit to be held in London later this month ...

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EIHA statement leads to confusion over Germany’s novel food position

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th March 2020

German authorities and a major European hemp association have disagreed on the implications of correspondence regarding the novel status of hemp extracts ...

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Join CBD-Intel for breakfast in Barcelona and pick our brains

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th February 2020

The first CBD-Intel Breakfast Briefing will be held in our home city of Barcelona on 13th March, to coincide with Europe’s largest cannabis trade show, Spannabis, and is free to our valued clients and subscribers...

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Our new special intelligence service covers the alternative tobacco field

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th February 2020

TobaccoIntelligence, a new service from the team that produces CBD-Intel, is now available, covering the global tobacco and nicotine alternatives sector ...

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Is CBD a passing fad?

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th February 2020

Our managing director Tim Phillips recently participated as a speaker at the Future Cannabis Strategies Europe 2020 in London on 29th January. Tim discussed CBD within the wider cannabis sector and provided the audience with...

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UK FSA sets a March 2021 deadline for novel food applications

Written by Marija Obradovic | 13th February 2020

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) today set 31st March 2021 as a deadline by when the industry players must submit their novel food application ...

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Italy lays down limits for THC in edibles, but no mention of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th February 2020

A decree approved by Italy’s Ministry of Health has established firm limits for allowed levels of THC in edibles ...

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‘Pick a lane and stay in it’ – focus is crucial, say CBD marketing experts

Written by Freddie Dawson | 29th January 2020

Those looking to build or expand CBD brands need a tight focus on their message in order to be prepared for more knowledgeable and demanding customers, according to two marketing experts ...

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Podcast: Why is the regulation of CBD in Spain interesting?

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th January 2020

In Spain, as in other EU countries, interest in CBD has increased. However, market development is hampered by legal uncertainties and complexity – as our analyst Elsa Carrasco explains ...