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Two Buttes put their heads together to save the world with plenty of weed!

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st April 2023

Cannabinoids have been credited with many benefits to individual health. But now industry stakeholders are wondering if the hemp plant could be applied to an even bigger task – saving the planet ...

Tobacco giant Altria considers cannabis for its non-nicotine product offering

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 31st March 2023

Altria is considering including cannabis as well as caffeine pouches in its offering of non-nicotine products as part of its growth strategy ...

Cresco battles well through ‘headwinds’ still looking for federal cannabis reform

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 31st March 2023

US company Cresco Labs has called again for federal reform of cannabis legislation after recording a positive performance last year “despite the headwinds” and the uncertainties of the existing regulatory framework ...

A ‘solid performance’ and fresh harvests answer the Vext question of inflation

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 30th March 2023

Arizona-based cannabis company Vext Science blamed rising inflation putting pressure on consumer spending for a slight drop in its revenue last year ...

BAT cash helps Charlotte’s Web remain optimistic despite fall in sales revenue

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 28th March 2023

Charlotte’s Web managed to reduce its losses last year, despite “a challenging sales environment” caused by regulatory inaction, which has created uncertainty throughout the US cannabis and CBD industry ...

Cannabrew launches in UK supermarket Ocado, with US expansion in mind

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th March 2023

Lancaster-based CBD beer company Cannabrew’s range of products are now available at UK supermarket Ocado, in a deal nearly two years in the making ...

CannIntelligence's Coffee & Cannabis event – presentation slides

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th March 2023

CannIntelligence held a private event for industry stakeholders on 10th March 2023 to present market and regulatory data and to open discussion on pressing issues in the sector ...

Jamaica’s small cannabis farmers to get support after fury at Canadian import

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd March 2023

The Jamaican government has announced economic support for small-scale medicinal cannabis producers to assuage industry members angered by a recent permit allowing cannabis imports from Canada ...

Virginia is currently not for cannabis lovers as politics come into play

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th March 2023

A hemp industry under threat, a recreational cannabis market in limbo, and an uncertain political climate have left the future of cannabis in Virginia unclear and many grappling with the fallout of recent legal activity...

US cannabis firms leave the business over industry ‘challenges and changes’

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 17th March 2023

Key cannabis industry players in the US have scaled back their businesses this year, citing the “challenges of the current market” ...

Mayhem in Mexico as agency grants firm hemp licence then vows to take it back

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th March 2023

A firm that was granted permission to grow and make products from industrial hemp in Mexico was immediately warned by regulators that they would appeal against their own decision ...

Fresh Ayr figures put wind in its sales, with new stores and 30% revenue rise

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 15th March 2023

US cannabis operator Ayr Wellness saw good numbers last year helped by cost-saving measures, stepping back from markets that did not align with its business goals, and investing in other different markets ...

Relaxation beats intoxication – IHDC sales aren’t just about getting high

Written by Freddie Dawson | 15th March 2023

HHC is the most popular intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid (IHDC) in Europe, while delta-8 THC remains top in the US, according to CannIntelligence analysts ...

The man leading political efforts to cut cannabis use in France by legalising it

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th March 2023

National Assembly member Christophe Bex hopes to spearhead efforts to legalise cannabis in France and could draft legislation aimed at doing just that ...

Trulieve ends 2022 with over $1bn in revenue, 25 new dispensaries in the US

Written by Freddie Dawson | 13th March 2023

US cannabis company Trulieve surpassed $1bn in revenue last year, it announced during the release of its 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year results ...

22nd Century’s cannabinoid division helps the company to double revenue

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th March 2023

US-based 22nd Century’s cannabinoid division saw 19% quarterly revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 despite a November fire disrupting operations at a California facility ...

Cronos sees losses down, net revenue up due to higher sales in Canada and Israel

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 9th March 2023

Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group saw overall reduced losses for the year, with results helped by sales growth in Canada and Israel but hindered by lower sales in the US ...

Green Thumb boss bemoans Congress’s ‘mind-numbing’ lack of cannabis action

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 7th March 2023

“The lack of progress regarding cannabis regulation from our elected officials in Congress is mind-numbing,” Green Thumb founder, chairman and CEO Ben Kovler said when reporting the company’s results for 2022 ...

It’s double-your-money time for Heritage as Canadian and US revenues stack up

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 7th March 2023

Heritage Cannabis enjoyed more than doubled its revenue for the year ended October 2022, despite the challenging regulatory environment in the US ...

US cannabis company Unrivaled Brands ends 2022 on a high note, plans to expand

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 3rd March 2023

US cannabis company Unrivaled Brands recorded a positive performance in 2022 and plans to expand its cannabis retail footprint across its home state of California ...

Court ruling frees Italian hemp farmers and manufacturers from narcotics law

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd February 2023

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio has anulled an Italian government decree on officinal plants which put the use of hemp flowers and leaves under narcotics law ...

Cold-pressed CBD in the UK – exploiting an apparent loophole in novel food rules

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd February 2023

Cold-pressed hemp oils appear to provide a way for CBD producers to circumvent UK rules on novel foods – but while some are all in favour, others see dangers and shortcomings ...

US DEA draws a ‘clear line in the sand’ on synthetically derived THCO acetates

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 21st February 2023

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has clarified its position on two synthetic hemp derivatives, confirming that it considers delta-8 THCO and delta-9 THCO illegal ...

Twitter announces changes to its cannabis ad policy, but what’s changed?

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 17th February 2023

Twitter’s recently announced “change” in the social media platform’s policy to allow cannabis advertisements in the US is full of sound but signifies nothing ...

Czech expert group unveils its proposals for a legal recreational cannabis market

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th February 2023

An expert working group preparing an outline proposal for the regulation of the recreational cannabis market in the Czech Republic has released a provisional set of recommendations ...

Thinking outside the box: EU plans big shake-up of packaging and waste rules

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th February 2023

The European Commission has issued a proposal for a revision of EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste, which could have profound long-term consequences for the CBD and potential cannabis industries ...

An eager industry ready and waiting as Argentina launches its cannabis agency

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th February 2023

Argentina has taken another step towards establishing a national cannabis industry – though not fast enough to satisfy a large number of potential members eager to get on with it ...

Switzerland’s recreational cannabis pilot projects under criticism from within

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th February 2023

Recent criticism from the Swiss canton of Bern on a pilot study to legalise and sell recreational cannabis in pharmacies will have no impact on plans to carry on with the project ...

Costa Rica to modify recreational cannabis bill in effort to appease critics

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th February 2023

Amid increased criticism, members of Costa Rica’s presidential ministry will modify elements of its recreational cannabis bill prior to seeking its advancement in the country’s 57-member Legislative Assembly ...

CBD brands apply for certification as Google lifts ads ban in some parts of US

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 10th February 2023

Cannabis companies are looking to get Google certification as part of the tech giant’s update on the use of Google Ads for CBD products in parts of the US ...

Cannabis-resistant S Carolina accused of ‘outdated worldview rooted in racism’

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th February 2023

Deference to law enforcement and a history pitted in racism are among the reasons behind South Carolina’s resistance towards legalising medical cannabis, according to activists in the state ...

Curaleaf denies undercover cash links with sanctioned Russian billionaire

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 8th February 2023

US cannabis firm Curaleaf has denied having any secret financial ties to the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has been sanctioned in the UK and EU since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine ...

Voyager ventures into Poland for post-Brexit access to European CBD market

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 8th February 2023

British CBD and hemp brand Voyager has facilitated easier access to the EU market by acquiring a CBD extraction and manufacturing facility in Poland for £1.5m (€1.69m) ...

Mexican CBD retailer sets itself up as market leader ahead of regulations

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd February 2023

Mexican CBD shop Paradise says it has placed itself in prime position for the creation of a legal recreational cannabis market in the country ...

EFSA denies waiting to follow US FDA’s lead on CBD safety in novel foods

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 1st February 2023

The European Food Safety Authority denies it is waiting research results on the safety of CBD by the US Food and Drug Administration before it lets validated candidates complete the novel food application process ...

22nd Century Group acquires a UK cannabinoid distributor for $650K

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 30th January 2023

US company 22nd Century Group has acquired privately held UK cannabinoid distributor RX Pharmatech for an up-front payment of $650,000 in cash and stock ...

US FDA issues guidance for development of cannabis-based medical drugs

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 27th January 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance document for the development of medical drugs containing cannabis ...

US FDA says lack of evidence for dietary-supplement pathway to CBD regulation

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 26th January 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a regulatory pathway that would allow CBD products to be treated as food additives or dietary supplements ...

Developing countries could get economic boost from industrial hemp, says UN

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 25th January 2023

Government and industry representatives from around the world met in Geneva last week to hear about the “significant economic opportunities” offered by industrial hemp and the need for greater clarity on its legal status ...

Father’s frustration as legal hold-ups keep medical cannabis out of Georgia

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th January 2023

Licensed medical cannabis patients in the US state of Georgia can legally possess oils with less than 5% THC, but they can’t legally buy it due to legislative delays and a series of legal appeals...

EU legal doubt as Belgium’s new e-liquid rules amount to a ban on CBD vapes

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd January 2023

Belgium has set new rules for nicotine-free e-liquids, effectively banning all e-liquids containing CBD – and thereby setting up a possible conflict with EU law ...

Aussie approval puts Chanelle McCoy on the way toward OTC sleeping aid sales

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 19th January 2023

CBD company Chanelle McCoy Health has received approval to start a trial which may allow it to sell its CBD sleeping aid as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug in Australian pharmacies ...

Kansas slow to legalise medical cannabis ‘because legislators want to get it right’

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th January 2023

Legislation to create a medical cannabis programme in the US state of Kansas appeared to be on the verge of success many times – but it died again as the 2022 session drew to a...

Legalising cannabis ‘will burden German health system,’ says Bavarian minister

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th January 2023

Cannabis consumption is a growing problem in Bavaria and its planned legalisation in Germany would further burden the country’s health system, Bavarian health minister Klaus Holetschek says ...

French court overturns government ban on hemp flowers, shops can sell again

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th January 2023

The French Council of State has definitively ruled that a 2021 government decree banning hemp flowers is illegal and must be annulled. This major decision fully authorises French shops to sell CBD products, including flowers,...

FDA expected to issue recommendation ‘soon’ on CBD regulation in the US

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 13th January 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon issue recommendations for a long-awaited regulation of CBD products in the country ...

German ministry punished for delay over cannabis legislation by €1m funding cut

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th January 2023

The German Ministry of Health’s budget has been slashed by €1m in a bid to put pressure on health minister Karl Lauterbach to present a draft law for the legalisation of cannabis ...

Japan cannabinoid conference-goers look forward to future with legal reforms

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th January 2023

There are high hopes for the Japanese cannabinoid sector ahead of the legal reforms expected later this year, according to speakers at the CBD Journey Vol. 4 and CannaCon 2022 event and conference held at...

Colombia ready to lead Latin America into a more cannabis-friendly future

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th January 2023

CannIntelligence reviews developments in cannabis regulation in Latin America in 2022 and looks forward to likely further opening-up of the industry in many of the region's nations in 2023 ...

Poll finds cannabis now twice as popular as tobacco smoking with young US adults

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 4th January 2023

Young adults in the US are giving up on cigarettes and alcohol as their consumption of cannabis outgrows that of tobacco and may be behind a dip in alcohol sales in some states ...

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