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Germany: “Adult-use legalization will be a great opportunity for medical cannabis companies”

"We have set our sights on the German market, which is currently the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe. With adult-use legalization…

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New standard defines labeling specifications for cannabinoids-containing products

ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has approved a new standard that defines labeling specifications for consumer products containing…

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CAN (BC): Province supports opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs in cannabis industry

The Province is providing additional funding to the B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund (ICBF) to support Indigenous participation in the regulated…

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New global standard for industrial hemp carbon sequestration launched

ClimaFi, a leading UK climate industry group, has launched a new carbon standard for measuring and reporting carbon sequestration in cannabis…

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Luxembourg: New cannabis legislation hoped to be passed before the Chamber elections

Minister of Health Paulette Lenert recently showed herself confident that a concept for the legalization of cannabis in Luxembourg will soon be…

Cannabis seed company takes over Times Square for 4/20 celebration

Royal Queen Seeds (RQS) has made history in Times Square with its latest advertisement. The company has secured a prime spot in New York's world-famous…

Sneak peek at GreenTech Amsterdam 2023 program

GreenTech this year will have a strong program and tackles the big issues of today, such as ‘The road to a zero footprint with hydrogen,’ ‘Cultivation…

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US: Simplifya to launch Risk Mitigation Alliance

Simplifya has teamed up with insurance carriers and brokers servicing the cannabis sector to launch the Risk Mitigation Alliance (“RMA”), which is…

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"Cannabis companies can save millions with one tax code section"

The burgeoning cannabis sector can reap significant tax advantages by using the qualified small business stock rules in Section 1202 of the tax code,…

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US: Craft growers head to the Capitol to ask lawmakers to relax regulations

The cannabis industry in Illinois is expanding, with more dispensaries set to open, but some workers are asking lawmakers to fix some of the rules.…

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"We are conscious of the volume of packaging cannabis produces"

High Tide celebrated Earth Day through its continued commitment to recycling plastic from cannabis packaging in conjunction with its packaging…

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US (OR): MMJ business growing says grower

“Overall, good,” said Daniel Kessler, CEO of Riviera Creek, on the performance of the only MMJ cultivation facility in the Mahoning Valley. “We’ve…

Michael O'Connor appointed as CFO of Khiron Life Sciences

Khiron Life Sciences has appointed Mr. Michael O'Connor as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing the Company's CFO, Ms. Helen Bellwood. Mr.…