Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cannadelics Market Intelligence & Advisory for Wellness Brands ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cannadelics.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Investing In International Medical Cannabis Markets](https://cannadelics.com/2017/06/20/investing-in-international-medical-cannabis-markets/) - The global legal cannabis market is exciting, large, and growing all the time Stories abound in the industry and mainstream press regarding the total market cap both now and in the immediate future. Americans already spend more on cannabis yearly than they do on ice cream. Their neighbors to the north, the Canadians, are looking - [Germany Introduces Wider Medical Cannabis Program](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/10/germany-introduces-wider-medical-cannabis-program/) - 2017 has been a big year for cannabis legalization in Germany. On January 19, 2017, the German Bundesrat (the lower federal houses of Parliament) unanimously voted in favour of medical use. “Critically ill people must be cared for in the best possible way,” Federal Health Minister Hermann Gröhe said at the time, adding that the - [Presidential Decree Legalizes Medical Cannabis In Mexico](https://cannadelics.com/2017/06/20/presidential-decree-legalizes-medical-cannabis-in-mexico/) - After years of debate, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, confirmed yesterday, that by way of a special presidential decree, cannabis is now legal for medicinal use. Leafly reported that the law was passed thanks to "overwhelming support from Mexico’s Lower House of Congress." While Pena Nieto has historically been a staunch opponent of cannabis legalization, mainly due - [Greece Legalizes Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/02/greece-legalizes-medical-cannabis/) - Greece has just become the sixth country in the European Union to legalize cannabis for medical purposes The move was announced late last week by the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, who said that doctors in Greece will now be able to prescribe medical cannabis for a variety of ailments and symptoms. Previously, the Czech Republic, Finland, - [The Great Insurance Shuffle: A Schengen Border Dispute Or Something Wider?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/08/the-great-insurance-shuffle-a-schengen-border-dispute-or-something-wider/) - While cannabis reform has certainly arrived, full force, in Europe, it is already a different discussion than anywhere else on the planet. While the same elements are present in Europe as anywhere else (rec vs. medical, federal vs. regional reform), they are in a different form and focus than is happening in say the U.S. - [A Good Bet: Investing In Canada's Medical Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/15/a-good-bet-investing-in-canadas-medical-cannabis-industry/) - Canadian medical cannabis investment is increasing, as the industry soars to new heights and awaits new cannabis regulations throughout the country But it can be difficult to know where to invest when so many different companies are vying for the attention of investors. Canadian medical cannabis law and individual medical cannabis company knowledge can help - [Differences Between U.S. And Canadian Medical Cannabis Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/18/differences-between-u-s-and-canadian-medical-cannabis-regulations/) - There is no doubt that there are differences between medical cannabis regulations in the United States and those in Canada Due to the newness of all medical cannabis regulation, there are many differences even among separate states in the U.S. If traveling to, working in, or living in either of these two countries is of - [From MedBox To MassRoots: Future Of US Cannabis Companies](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/16/from-medbox-to-massroots-future-of-us-cannabis-companies/) - The real action in the public cannabis space is taking place outside the United States right now. So far, the majority of public company activity in the U.S., has been at the very least questionable. MedBox and MassRoots are not alone. While the world is watching, a publicly traded, liquid cannabis space is forming literally overnight. - [Is There A Looming Medical Cannabis Shortage In Canada?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/10/is-there-a-looming-medical-cannabis-shortage-in-canada/) - While Canadian firms for example are ramping up production, they are still behind... It is already a story in Canada this summer. Medical cannabis patients are reporting shortages. This includes CBD. And further, because of the growing interconnectedness of global medical markets and who supplies them, this is more than just a local Canadian problem. - [Will Catalonia Become The New ‘Colorado’ Of The EU?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/12/will-catalonia-become-the-new-colorado-of-the-eu/) - Catalonia – essentially a Spanish “state” located on the upper North-Eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, has long had an independent reputation. In some ways, specific distinctions and differences notwithstanding, it is a “purple state” much like Colorado in the U.S. with a long history of conflict with its adjacent neighbours and the federal government. For - [The Future For European Medical Cannabis Reform And Legislation](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/13/the-future-for-european-medical-cannabis-reform-and-legislation/) - Cannabis reform is very much afoot in Europe these days, with the predominant focus being on its potential medical applications for patients in need While Federal reform is progressing at a fast pace in some ways, it's still too slow for thousands of patients across the continent who want to use cannabis as an alternative - [Is There Any Hope For Medical Cannabis Coins? (Part 2)](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/25/is-there-any-hope-for-medical-cannabis-coins-part-2/) - Paying for medical cannabis, in general, is still a major issue, no matter where or who you are. Why bitcoin or other digital coins are not the solution. Read the first part: Is There Any Hope For Medical Cannabis Coins? (Part 1) Digital Payments & Cryptocoins Imagine for a moment an online service where legitimate patients - [Is There Any Hope For Medical Cannabis Coins? (Part 1)](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/24/is-there-any-hope-for-medical-cannabis-coins-part-1/) - Paying for medical cannabis, in general, is still a major issue, no matter where or who you are. Why bitcoin or other digital coins are not the solution. There are also two aspects to this problem, particularly for patients. The first is paying for medical cannabis in the first place. The second is being able - [Cannabis At Work: What All Employees Need To Know](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/16/cannabis-at-work-what-all-employees-need-to-know/) - If you are a medical patient, your rights are not always clearly defined in most places. Starting with your job. In the United States, this has been a long-standing argument to end the drug war on cannabis specifically. Why? Widespread drug testing was implemented in the United States during the 1980’s and 1990’s as a - [German Cannabis Grow Bid Finalists Proceed To Next Round](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/26/german-cannabis-grow-bid-finalists-proceed-to-next-round/) - At least five German companies with Canadian ties have advanced to the next round of the first federal German tender bid to grow cannabis domestically for medical consumption and research Professor Doctor Werner Knöss, the head of the newly formed Cannabis Agency, said that, “BfArM is following tasks which are defined by the legislation. The - [Will Medical Cannabis Be Australia’s Next Growth Engine?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/25/will-medical-cannabis-be-australias-next-growth-engine/) - Legal cannabis is the fastest growing industry in the world, with the USA and Canada already reaping billions of dollars in economic activity per year From 2014 to 2016, growth of the cannabis industry in North America was an eye-watering 34% a year according to ArcView Group, with the US industry already responsible for more - [Medical Cannabis: Impact Of Intellectual Property Rights Across State Lines](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/18/medical-cannabis-intellectual-property/) - You were lucky enough to get a license to operate a legal cannabis business in one state. You are making money but the special tax rules for your business are draconian In addition, the state legislature is so enamored with the revenue from the legal cannabis business that they are starting to consider raising the - [Yes We Can: America Believes Legal Cannabis Makes Societies Better](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/10/harvard-poll-legal-cannabis-makes-societies-better/) - According to Harvard-Harris Poll, more than half of American adults believe that legalizing cannabis leads to a 'better' or improved society. The poll found that 57 percent of Americans responded 'better' when asked the direct question: “Do you think legalizing cannabis makes societies better or worse?” The poll was revealing in more ways than one about - [New Hampshire Becomes 22nd State To Decriminalize Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/10/new-hampshire-becomes-22nd-state-to-decriminalize-cannabis/) - New Hampshire has become the latest state to decriminalize cannabis, after almost ten years of hard work by cannabis proponents there. Governor Chris Sununu just announced that he would sign into law the Granite State bill, known as 'HB 640,' which is all set to go into effect in 60 days. This essentially means that there will - [Hawaii's Lone Medical Dispensary Runs Out Of Cannabis In First Week](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/16/hawaiis-lone-medical-dispensary-runs-out-of-cannabis-in-first-week/) - When it comes to supply and demand, market forces apply to medical cannabis, as they to do for all popular products Having reported recently that Hawaii just opened its first medical cannabis dispensary, it only took a week for patients to empty the fully stocked shelves there, leaving a short-term cannabis shortage on the American - [Avicanna Bid To Join J&J Cannabis Innovation Successful](https://cannadelics.com/2017/07/30/avicanna-bid-to-join-jj-cannabis-innovation-successful/) - Avicanna had no idea that their bid to join a Johnson & Johnson cannabis innovation would be successful. When it was, the company were more than a little thrilled. Having applied to become part of JLABS, Toronto, CEO Aras Azadian and LATAM Vice President Lucas Nosiglia literally jumped for joy at the news. The whole concept - [New 'Marijuana Justice Act' Bill Would Legalize Cannabis Nationwide](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/02/new-bill-legalize-cannabis/) - A new bill set to be presented to congress shortly would see an end if passed to cannabis prohibition across the U.S. The bill to legalize cannabis, introduced by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, is called the 'Marijuana Justice Act of 2017, ' and has already been lauded by many as a step in the right - [Legal Vs. Alternative Cannabis Delivery Services](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/23/legal-vs-alternative-cannabis-delivery-services/) - Cannabis delivery services are cropping up everywhere today, and since cannabis delivery is not really legal anywhere in the U.S. yet, these services are primarily 'black market.' The cannabis itself is usually legal, but the delivery services are not. Let’s take a look at two prominent recreational-legal states and compare their cannabis delivery service laws: - [Recreational Cannabis And Sin City: What To Expect If You Visit Las Vegas](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/24/recreational-cannabis-and-sin-city-what-to-expect-if-you-visit-las-vegas/) - Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. (a.k.a. Sin City) is already home to plenty of entertainment: gambling, show girls, Cirque du Soleil, magic shows, concerts, and now all of these experiences can be enhanced with legal recreational or medical cannabis Beginning on July 1st, Vegas started selling recreational cannabis, with cannabis joints going for $7-$10. In Vegas, - [Cannabis Inspiration: The Art of Green](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/25/cannabis-inspiration-the-art-of-green/) - Cannabis has always been an inspiration for artists – some artists can’t work without it, and some won’t. Although musicians like Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus, and Carlos Santana are known for their cannabis consumption and pro-cannabis activism, there are many non-musician artists who find inspiration in it. In Colorado, Puff, Pass & Paint has started - [YES! Tell WHO And The FDA What You Think Of CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/28/yes-tell-who-and-the-fda-what-you-think-of-cbd/) - CBD is one of many phytocannabinoids found in cannabis, and was discovered by Roger Adams in the 1940s at the University of Illinois. Raphael Mechoulam isolated and synthesized both cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (another phytocannabinoid), as well as discovering anandamide with his colleague William Devane, also known as the bliss molecule. CBD has shown great promise in - [Raising Capital For Your CBD Business? You Need To Read This](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/31/raising-capital-for-your-cannabis-startup-you-need-to-read-this/) - So you have an amazing idea for a new CBD company that no one has thought of yet. You have the idea, and you may even have a team ready to work on the booming green rush that’s happening in the U.S. and many countries all over the world... But do you have the money? - [What Is Craft Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/23/what-is-craft-cannabis/) - In any industry, there are low-end products, products that are somewhere in the middle, and products that a specially produced, curated, and selected to be the best and most unique The cannabis industry is no different – just like the microbrew industry has craft beers, craft cannabis has been gradually gaining ground since the U.S. - [Canadian Public Cannabis Company Marapharm Stretches Into Nevada](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/25/canadian-public-cannabis-company-marapharm-stretches-into-nevada/) - Could a Canadian public cannabis company jump skip regulations by investing in strategic U.S. State markets? In an intriguing if not potentially first-of-its kind venture, Canadian-based Marapharm Ventures Inc. (OTCQB: MRPHF) (CSE: MDM.CN) (FSE: 2M0) has now moved squarely into another American state market. This time it is Nevada. Marapharm Ventures is based in British Columbia, - [Pesticides And Cannabis: A Highly Controversial Issue](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/21/pesticides-and-cannabis-a-highly-controversial-issue/) - The cannabis industry is finally becoming more regulated globally. This also means that patients, in particular, are becoming more hip to what is actually in the products they are consuming... And testing it for themselves. In turn, this is leading to consumer-led lawsuits just about everywhere cannabis is now offered – and in both medical - [Showdown On Imported Cannabis Hits Australia](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/28/showdown-on-imported-cannabis-hits-australia/) - Australia has begun slowly allowing cannabis imports – but a new showdown in Parliament puts distributors in jeopardy. Have trade wars finally hit the cannabis industry? It appears that they have, down under... Australia, like Germany, has moved forward on implementing a domestic medical cannabis program that relies on domestic crops. They are also moving - [Italy’s First Cannabis Clone Store Highlights Legal Loophole In Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/31/italys-first-cannabis-clone-store-highlights-legal-loophole-in-europe/) - A store has opened in the Italian city of Milan selling cannabis clones. A first of its kind in Italy, the shop exploits a legal loophole that may make the selling of live cannabis plants possible in other European countries. The Hemp Embassy, which opened in June, sells a variety of young cannabis plants - [Cannabis Website Herb Receives $4.1 Million In Funding](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/30/cannabis-website-herb-receives-4-1-million-in-funding/) - Herb have been producing the highest quality cannabis-related content arguably on the web for years. Now it's time for investment... New Cannabis funding: The cutting-edge website just announced that they have managed to raise just over $4 million from companies such as Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Slow Ventures, Buddy Media, Bullpen Capital, Shiva Rajarama, and Liquid 2 - [Which States Are Set To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Soon?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/23/which-states-are-set-to-legalize-recreational-cannabis-soon/) - As more and more States across America make provisions for medical cannabis patients, which States are most likely to legalize at the recreational level soon? It seems like every time you go online, there's another story of some State in America which is on the brink of legalizing cannabis, either for medical or recreational purposes. - [First Ever In-Flight Cannabis Commercials Feature On US Flights](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/31/first-ever-in-flight-cannabis-commercials-feature-on-us-flights/) - Passengers in the US just got their first in-flight cannabis commercial. But it's also an important Public Service Announcement.... When Kaden Reynoldson, Digital Marketing Coordinator for Wikileaf.com reached out to us, we were thrilled to hear the news. As of June of this year, Wikileaf have successfully launched the first in-flight cannabis commercial on a major airlines - [Looking For An Exciting New Career? Consider A Job In The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/04/looking-for-an-exciting-new-career-consider-a-job-in-the-legal-cannabis-industry/) - Looking for the perfect job? If you've long been considering getting into the cannabis business, your timing couldn't be better... The legal cannabis industry is currently the fastest growing industry in the United States. Cannabis related companies employ an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 people, and this number is expected to increase. A total of 28 states - [The Best Uses For Male Cannabis Plants Revealed](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/30/the-best-uses-for-male-cannabis-plants-revealed/) - Unlike the majority of flowering plants, cannabis rarely engages in hermaphroditic (self-pollinating) behavior. For the most part, the plants will display gender specific (male or female) sex organs. Most cannabis growers will destroy any males as soon as their gender becomes apparent, which makes sense considering males don’t flower and produce the potent buds cannabis - [California Simply Has Too Much Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2017/08/30/california-simply-has-too-much-cannabis/) - Exactly how much cannabis is too much? In California, it’s when local cannabis growers start producing more than the most populous state in the United States can consume. According to Hezekiah Allen, executive director of the California Growers’ Associations, California growers are producing more than eight times the amount of cannabis that CA residents consume, - [Detailed Regulations For CBD Products In Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/03/detailed-regulations-for-cbd-products-in-europe/) - As medical cannabis becomes legal in more and more states across North America, we’re taking a closer look at the variety of regulations in different countries throughout Europe. The U.S., at least at a State level, is leading the way forward for the provision of medical cannabis to patients in need. However, as a continent, - [Will California’s Old Time Cannabis Farmers Make The Jump To Legalization?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/12/will-californias-old-time-cannabis-farmers-make-the-jump-to-legalization/) - Will Big Pot Edge Out Traditional California Cannabis Farmers? It is a question that has arisen in a lot of states as legalization becomes reality, particularly in California. People and even companies who have established thriving if grey-market legit cannabis growing operations, cannot make the jump to a fully legal world. That has been an - [California Dreaming: Cannabis Advertising Hits A New Age](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/11/california-dreaming-cannabis-advertising-hits-a-new-age/) - California is going to be different when it comes to cannabis. That much is already very clear now that the state is moving ahead to legalize recreational use next year. One of the ways it is already distinguishing itself?... Cannabis advertising. This has been problematic just about everywhere – and not just in the U.S. - [Cannabis College: Could It Be The New ‘Thing?‘](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/07/cannabis-college-could-it-be-the-new-thing/) - Going to college to study cannabis? Don’t laugh. It is becoming trend... THC-focused trade schools have started to spring up over the last decade particularly in the United States. The most well-known perhaps being Oaksterdam University but there are others. Humboldt Cannabis College, for example, in the heart of California’s so-called “Green Triangle” is another - [Cannabis Price Volatility: Will It Affect Consumers?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/11/volatility-in-cannabis-land-will-it-affect-prices-for-consumers/) - The debate about the price of cannabis as well as its imminent “collapse” or price hikes has been around since there has been a legal market. In general, the conventional wisdom is a bit off the mark. For the most part, even when it is accurate, it is highly regional and at best temporal, subject - [When Will UK Move On Cannabis Legalization?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/12/when-will-uk-move-on-cannabis-legalization/) - Ready, steady, stop and go. The Brits stall again on cannabis reform. It is becoming an embarrassment. The British government, despite major pressure from its own citizens and reform elsewhere, including in the EU, has stuck to its guns on cannabis. So far, and as of July, the word from officials was that there was - [Research And Tech Meet In Cologne For 9th Annual IACM](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/10/research-and-tech-meet-in-cologne-for-9th-annual-iacm/) - The International Association of Cannabinoids As Medicine (IACM), one of the top global research organizations devoted to cannabis study, met in Cologne Germany for its ninth annual meeting in late September. The internationally well-known research group predominantly hailed from a global list of countries. Doctors and researchers were present from Israel, Australia, the U.S. and Canada, - [The WHO To Consider CBD At November Meeting](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/26/the-who-to-consider-cbd-at-november-meeting/) - The World Health Organization appears to be on the cusp of weighing in on the cannabis debate. The signs are very promising as this also may come as soon as November. The implications could be very large for both medical and lifestyle consumers. Not to mention the industries now exploding in many countries to serve - [First Comprehensive Cannabis Commercial Lighting Competition](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/25/annabis-commercial-lighting-competition/) - When it comes to growing cannabis, it can be argued that nothing beats the power of natural sunlight. Cannabis got its start by growing outside. Wouldn't it make sense that it would have a better chance of thriving in natural sunlight? This may or may not be true, the point is, with the political climate, - [Will France Decriminalize Cannabis In 2017?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/05/will-france-decriminalize-cannabis-in-2017/) - Will France move the cannabis decriminalization issue forward in the EU this year? One of the more interesting issues of the French election this year was the drug policy of all major candidates. All but one, Marie Le Pen, promised some kind of change in the status quo. Cannabis is used daily by about 700,000 - [50 Percent Of Ontarians Want Cannabis Regulated Like Alcohol](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/03/50-percent-of-ontarians-want-cannabis-regulated-like-alcohol/) - According to a brand new poll out of Ontario, Canada, 50 percent of folks there want recreational cannabis to be regulated the same way as alcohol... While the poll was by no means the largest ever conducted, featuring just 801 participants, the results are compelling, and came as a shock to some. When it comes - [Peru Set To Legalize Medical Cannabis After Public Outcry](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/24/peru-set-to-legalize-medical-cannabis-after-public-outcry/) - Following a serious public outcry in Peru, the South American country just announced that it is drafting legislation to set up a wide-reaching medical cannabis program. The Congressional Committee on National Defence in Peru has agreed to the new bill, which will include a framework for medical cannabis. While officials there are not interested in - [Aurora Ships First 50 Kilos Of Medical Cannabis To Germany](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/19/aurora-ships-first-50-kilos-of-medical-cannabis-to-germany/) - In a brand new press release, Aurora Cannabis Inc. just announced that it has received all the required permits to ship cannabis from Canada to Germany, with the first shipment already en-route... Landmark legislation has led to the first serious deal in terms of shipping cannabis globally, with an initial consignment of dried medical cannabis - [Arizona State University Is Looking For Medical Cannabis Patients](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/18/arizona-state-university-is-looking-for-medical-cannabis-patients/) - If you live in Arizona and take cannabis legally as a medical patient, the generous folks at Arizona State University want to study you, and then pay you hard dollars to get high Over at ASU, they have 'The Substance Use, Health, and Behavior Lab,' which is currently recruiting test subjects who own an Arizona - [A New Age Of Construction? Introducing Hempcrete And Hemp Plastic](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/05/a-new-age-of-construction-introducing-hempcrete-and-hemp-plastic/) - Environmentally safe alternatives to building materials, like plastic and concrete, are some of the most productive uses for hemp. Hemp plastic can be used to make everything from water bottles to car parts and was a growing industry before Prohibition. Hempcrete is a lightweight, cementitious insulating material that is commonly used in buildings throughout Europe - [Brave Woman Builds House Of Hemp To Prove A Point](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/17/brave-woman-builds-house-of-hemp-to-prove-a-point/) - One 63-year-old woman decided enough was enough, and that it was high time to make a big point about climate change... That woman is the legend known as Pamela Bosch, who didn't let factors like age, money or weather come in her way, as she embarked on a once in a lifetime journey to build - [First Ever Cannabis Studies Degree Offered At Michigan University](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/19/first-ever-cannabis-studies-degree-offered-at-michigan-university/) - It was only a matter of time, though no one thought it would come this quickly. However, cannabis studies courses are an all-new reality, and you can take one at Michigan U.... Till now students at Universities like Vanderbilt and even Harvard could get credits for cannabis-related courses, but now at Michigan you can do a - [25 Lucky's Market Stores Now Stock CBD-Enriched Products](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/18/25-luckys-market-stores-now-stock-cbd-enriched-products/) - With cannabis legalization very much afoot in North America, it's no surprise that retail chains are hopping on board, and Lucky's Market are at the forefront... The Colorado-based chain, backed by Kroger, just announced that it is adding around 12 CBD products to its apothecary shelves nationwide. The move once again raises questions when it comes - [Sending CBD Products By Mail: Legal Or Not?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/25/sending-cbd-products-mail-legal-not/) - While some active compounds in the cannabis plant are federally illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, others are legal in some states and countries, and the main one is CBD... And with all the hype surrounding CBD, with a buzz in the air about how beneficial it is for a wide variety of illnesses and - [Canada Launches First Cannabis Accelerator](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/11/canada-launches-first-cannabis-accelerator/) - As the country begins to get ready for the recreational avalanche next year, Canadian cannabis entrepreneurs are starting to organize... Even better, they are also starting to form cannabis accelerators to encourage more start-ups in what is going to be a dynamic start up environment, not only nationally but internationally. On October 4, Leaf Forward - [Tilray Continues Expansion Into Europe And Beyond](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/30/tilray-continues-expansion-into-europe-and-beyond/) - Canadian LP and now global cannabis company Tilray has aggressively targeted Europe for the better part of 18 months now... The first of the Canadians to establish a beachhead in Europe, the company began exporting cannabis oil to Croatia last year. This year, however the company has clearly focussed on Germany as the place to - [World Anti-Doping Authority To Permit CBD For Athletes](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/10/world-anti-doping-authority-to-permit-cbd-for-athletes/) - Athletes across the world are celebrating today, after WADA officially removed CBD from their list of prohibited substances that sportsmen can take While many people have never heard of WADA, they are a force to be reckoned within the world of international sports and Olympic events. They supervise and manage all drug testing for athletes, - [The Australian Cannabis Invasion Of Eastern Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/29/the-australian-cannabis-invasion-of-eastern-europe/) - Australian cannabis firms are eyeing the lucrative EU market... Aussie firm, the Perth-based MCG Pharma, announced in early October that it had just penetrated a lucrative and growing canna market in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm announced that it had inked a major supply and distribution deal with Lennis, a regional medical supplies distributor. - [Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes In Peru](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/22/medical-cannabis-legalization-bill-passes-in-peru/) - It may have been many years in the coming, and taken a lot of hard work, but finally, the Peruvian Congress just voted to legalize medical cannabis... Legislative Bill 1393, which still needs final approval from President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski before it officially go into law, passed by a 67-5 vote, with three abstaining, was - [Canadian Medical Cannabis Growers Boost Cutting-Edge Research](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/17/canadian-medical-cannabis-growers-boost-cutting-edge-research/) - With the upcoming legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in Canada on the horizon, it's the turn of cannabis growers to boost research At the forefront of the initiative is scientists at the University of Guelph in Ontario, who claim that many growers are turning to researchers, in order to find out the best - [Colorado Sells $1 Billion Of Cannabis In Just Nine Months](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/16/colorado-sells-1-billion-of-cannabis-in-just-nine-months/) - Since legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use by adults, Colorado has seen a massive amount of revenue from sales, entering the billion dollar mark... The new, record-breaking data comes directly from the Colorado Department of Revenue, confirming just recently that in the first nine months of 2017, $1.1 billion of cannabis was sold in the Rocky - [New Jersey Court: Medical Cannabis Health Benefits 'Glaringly Apparent'](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/02/new-jersey-court-medical-cannabis-health-benefits-glaringly-apparent/) - An Appellate court in New Jersey ruled yesterday that the state needs to reconsider the legal classification of medical cannabis, as it's numerous health benefits are “abundantly and glaringly apparent.” The ruling surrounds the fact that back in 1971, when the legislation was passed, little was known about the medical benefits of cannabis, as doctors back - [Canada: Digital Health’s Breeze Smart Cannabis Inhaler Deal Inked](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/01/canada-digital-healths-breeze-smart-cannabis-inhaler-deal-inked/) - Canada-Based CannaRoyalty just announced that it has inked an agreement via its investee company, Resolve Digital Health Inc., with Aphria Inc. for distribution of Breeze Smart Inhaler. A recent press release just announced the exciting new agreement, which sees one of Canada’s largest licensed medical cannabis producers join forces with Aphria. According to the company, "Resolve’s - [New Drying Technology Triples Cannabis Shelf Life](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/13/new-drying-technology-triples-cannabis-shelf-life/) - All-new, cutting-edge technology will cut the time required to dry cannabis by 90 percent, and triple cannabis shelf life... Cannabis shelf life is a known problem in the industry, since all products have their expiration date. A letter of intent has already been signed between Kaamos Inc. and Protein Solutions Group (PSG) to purchase an exclusive - [California Wildfire Threatening To Burn Millions Of Dollars Of Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2017/10/15/california-wildfire-burn-cannabis/) - The tragedy of wildfires has hit California in a big way, and millions of dollars of medical cannabis are going up in smoke... Wildfires are a force to be reckoned with, and the current furnace burning out of control across many parts of California shows no signs of abating just yet. So far the zone - [CBD Water: The Latest And Greatest Cannabis Innovation?](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/08/cbd-water-latest-greatest-cannabis-innovation/) - Drinking water has been fortified and improved with various minerals, ions and electrolytes for many years. Now, allow us to introduce, CBD water... CBD is the second most popular compound in the cannabis plant, and is already used by thousands of people to manage stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and a whole host of other medical issues. - [CBD Cannabis Cigarettes To Hit Swiss Supermarkets](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/08/cbd-cannabis-cigarettes-hit-swiss-supermarkets/) - If you are over 18, you can buy boxes of CBD-rich cannabis cigarettes from supermarkets and news kiosks in Switzerland. Having recently reported on the current boom in the CBD and hemp industry in Switzerland, new reports have confirmed that by the end of the month boxes of the special cigarettes, sold in twenties, will - [70 Percent Of Online CBD Products Are Fake](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/08/fake-cbd-products/) - A new study has found that nearly 70 percent of CBD products sold online contained either higher or lower concentrations of the medicine that specified on the label. Fake CBD Products... And if Fake CBD products wasn't a problematic enough issue, the study also found that many of these 'pure CBD' products actually contained THC, - [NFL To Allow Players To Treat Pain With Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/13/nfl-allow-players-treat-pain-medical-cannabis/) - Having formally written to the NFL Players Association, the NFL seem to be open to taking a closer look at how medical cannabis could help athletes to control their pain The move came around after the players association began conducting its own independent study on the potential medical benefits of cannabis. Step in Joe Lockhart, the - [DEA Spokesman: CBD Users Can Take Their Medicine In Peace](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/16/dea-spokesman-cbd-users-can-take-medicine-peace/) - After years of anti, the FDA are finally coming around to the fact that CBD in cannabis is harmless and may actually be good for you. So says the DEA anyhow After all, the non-psychoactive compound found in the plant is a lot less damaging than so many pharmaceutical chemicals which are FDA approved. Like - [CBD Testers Poll: 88% Of CBD Users Favor Quality Over Price](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/30/cbd-testers-poll-88-cbd-users-favor-quality-price/) - When it comes to buying CBD products online, it isn't always easy to know what you are purchasing, whether in terms of quality or pricing... We decided that it would be interesting to know from our community what is most important to them; the price or quality of their CBD? Obviously, for some people, money - [World Health Organization: "CBD Not Associated With Abuse Potential"](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/12/world-health-organization-cbd-not-associated-abuse-potential/) - A brand new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) just concluded that CBD gives no adverse health effects and is "not associated with abuse potential." The WHO report, published last month, claims that naturally occurring CBD is totally safe and well tolerated by "Humans and animals" and is "not associated with any negative public health - [Canada’s Cannabis Boom: Companies Moving Towards CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/17/canadas-cannabis-boom-companies-moving-towards-cbd/) - The cannabis industry in Canada has been described by some pundits as ‘white hot’, and there’s good reason for that… The buzz comes off the back of rumors that the government in Canada will legalize cannabis soon, and open up 120,000 acres of hemp fields for cultivation. However, cannabis companies seem to be hedging their - [Greece Looks To Homegrown Cannabis To Boost Economy](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/12/greece-looks-homegrown-cannabis-boost-economy/) - The Mediterranean country of Greece legalized medical cannabis back in June. In doing so, it became the sixth country in the EU to do so and subsequently began to attract interest from investors looking to capitalize on the country’s potential as a major cultivator. Due to its sunny climate and potentially favorable future legislation, Greece, - [Medical Cannabis In Malta After Synthetic CBD Oil Is Legalized](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/27/medical-cannabis-malta-synthetic-cbd-oil-legalized/) - Medical cannabis is currently a topic of debate in the small Mediterranean country of Malta, where the authorities have allowed a synthetic form of CBD oil to be prescribed to sufferers of chronic pain as a last resort. While this sounds like a positive move for a country that is fairly progressive in its stance - [CBD From High-Grade Hemp Is Big Business In Switzerland](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/27/cbd-high-grade-hemp-big-business-switzerland/) - A brand new cannabis industry is exploding right now in Switzerland. However, it’s rather different than its U.S counterpart. Rather than growers and customers chasing the strongest strains, the Swiss legal cannabis industry is centred on strains with negligible levels of THC but high levels of CBD – otherwise known as hemp. Expertly grown in - [A Career In Cannabis Could Earn You $250,000 A Year](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/22/a-career-in-cannabis-could-earn-you-250000-a-year/) - While dealers have grown cannabis on the black market for years, dodging the law as best they can, with cannabis legalization sweeping North America and Europe, there are some highly lucrative new cannabis careers on the horizon... However, it's not in the growing fields where the lion's share of the cash is made these days, - [All-New Insurance For Cannabis Rolled Out In California](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/15/all-new-insurance-for-cannabis-rolled-out-in-california/) - Following the recent wildfires which devastated many parts of California, a number of cannabis cultivators wished there was such thing as insurance for them at the time... While a lot of people lost a lot of money, and in some cases even lives, due to draconian legislation, it wasn't possible for cannabis growers to have - [‘Billion Dollar’ Epidiolex CBD Medication Presented To FDA For Approval](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/08/billion-dollar-epidiolex-cbd-medication-presented-to-fda-for-approval/) - In a groundbreaking development, London-based GW Pharmaceuticals, just announced its brand new CBD drug application to the FDA... The new drug, touted to be a billion-dollar cash cow for the company, integrates CBD for the "treatment of seizures associated with two specific types of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome." Steve Schultz, a spokesperson from GW, - [Cannabis Tech Company Raise $10 Million From Venture Capital Firms](https://cannadelics.com/2017/11/20/cannabis-tech-company-raise-10-million-from-venture-capital-firms/) - Cannabis is slowly turning from scary prohibited drug to big business in North America and Europe, with LeafLink looking to dominate a very viable and rapidly growing market... Having raised a staggering $10 million to further their hold on the online cannabis dispensary market, LeafLink seem to be single-handedly changing perceptions on cannabis around the - [Translating New Federal Veterans Medical Cannabis Amendment](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/10/translating-new-federal-veterans-medical-cannabis-amendment/) - Veterans in the United States have been struggling for years to obtain proper medication and therapy to allow them to live productive lives Like anyone, veterans want ideally to avoid addiction to powerful painkiller and anxiety medications, and still treat medical issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), TBI, anxiety, and chronic pain. Organizations like the - [Your Comprehensive Guide To Medical Cannabis Regulations Across Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/17/comprehensive-guide-medical-cannabis-regulations-across-europe/) - As medical cannabis becomes legal in more and more states across North America, we’re taking a closer look at the variety of regulations in different countries throughout Europe. Let's dive into medical cannabis regulations in Europe. The U.S., at least at a State level, is leading the way forward for the provision of medical cannabis - [Israeli Cannabis Exports Expected To Reach $1 Billion Annually](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/18/israeli-cannabis-exports-expected-reach-1-billion-annually/) - For a tiny country, a little bigger than the State of New Jersey, Israel is a world leader when it comes to medical cannabis. That is true for research, development and now mass-export is on the cards, and it's dubbed to top $1 billion annually. The new mass-export idea is thanks in part to the - [Medical Cannabis For Veterans? Approved!](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/26/medical-cannabis-for-veterans/) - Medical Cannabis For Veterans? Many war veterans claim that medical cannabis helps them to regulate disturbing flashbacks and recurring nightmares, and finally, the feds are listening. While cannabis has been legalized for medical use across state lines for years now, it is still illegal and classed as a Schedule I drug at the federal level. - [New Zealand Doctors Allowed To Prescribe CBD For Medical Conditions](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/26/new-zealand-doctors-allowed-prescribe-cbd-medical-conditions/) - Until recently, CBD was a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, based on British legislation, but now the newly-dubbed ‘wonder drug’ is available direct from your doctor, with a prescription Unfortunately, the new move doesn’t go nearly far enough, but it’s a start. As Rose Renton told reporters, regarding her son Alex, who - [Canada: Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Increase 50% In 2017](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/27/canada-medical-cannabis-prescriptions-increase-50-2017/) - Doctors in Canada are reportedly becoming more open when it comes to prescribing medical cannabis to their patients. According to a report published by the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons, 50 percent more medical cannabis prescriptions were given to patients in the first four months of 2017, compared to the previous year. By the end - [Fake CBD In Utah Causes Seizures And Serious Medical Issues](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/28/fake-cbd-utah-causes-seizures-serious-medical-issues/) - When it comes to CBD products, you need to ensure that you are taking pre-approved and pure CBD... It was only a matter of time, and everyone's worst fears were realized; at least in Utah. Those fears consisted of completely fake CBD, purchased by patients in Utah at a local store. The CBD Oil in - [WHO Vs. DEA: Why They Can't Agree On CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/01/vs-dea-cant-agree-cbd/) - The DEA's long-failing 'war on drugs' has been challenged again, and this time it's the World Health Organization that have something to say... The Drug Enforcement Agency have been fighting cannabis since the days of President Nixon. And despite so much evidence to the contrary, still pump millions of dollars into enforcing antiquated cannabis laws, - [Indiana State Senator Inks Bill To Legalize CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/04/indiana-state-senator-inks-bill-legalize-cbd/) - It's good news for CBD users in Indiana, as a State Senator there just proposed a bill that will legalize CBD products once and for all... The Senator in question, who is controversial according to some people, quite surprisingly is Republican Sen. Jim Tomes of Wadesville, who said about the bill, “When we’re done, CBD - [U.S Medical Cannabis Market Forecast To Top $20 Billion By 2024](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/07/u-s-medical-cannabis-market-forecast-top-20-billion-2024/) - Medical cannabis and CBD are the talk of most towns these days, especially those in states like Colorado and California. And for good reason, as the legal cannabis market was just projected to hit around $20 billion by 2024 While medical cannabis is a lifesaver for some, it's a cash cow for others, and that's - [Federal Court Ruling: Medical Cannabis Patients Can Sue Employers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/10/federal-court-ruling-medical-cannabis-patients-can-sue-employers/) - A Federal Court in Connecticut ruled last week that approved medical cannabis employees can now sue their employers if they are refused work or fired after a positive test for cannabis The judge who made the ruling decided that the illegal status of cannabis under federal law doesn’t preempt state protections prohibiting authorized medical cannabis patients from facing - [CBD Still Not Legal In Indiana: “Ridiculous And Irrational”](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/10/cbd-still-not-legal-indiana-ridiculous-irrational/) - According to at least one Indiana doctor, the fact that CBD is still not legal in the State of Indiana is "Ridiculous and irrational." Former Indiana state health commissioner and Indianapolis physician, Dr. Richard Feldman, may be a bit of a lone voice. However, he is determined to reverse Attorney General Curtis Hill's position, which is to - [Medical Landmark In Paraguay For Legal CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/10/medical-landmark-paraguay-legal-cbd-products/) - The first publicly traded cannabis company in the US, Medical Marijuana, Inc. just announced their registration of products for the CBD market in Paraguay Their products, according to a recent press release, are Real Scientific Hemp Oil-X™ (RSHO-X™) and RSHO™-Blue Label products. (as registered medicines by Paraguay's national health regulation organization (Dirección Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria). CEO - [CBD Consumer Market Expected To Reach $2.1 Billion By 2020](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/18/cbd-consumer-market-expected-reach-2-1-billion-2020/) - Whilst the cannabis industry has exploded over recent years, so too has the market for cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is prevalent in hemp. Proving that the demand for cannabis products is not just centred on the mind-altering effects of THC, the rapidly growing CBD industry is going from strength-to-strength thanks to CBD’s wide - [Why Hemp Is Still Illegal In The USA](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/21/why-hemp-is-still-illegal-in-the-us/) - Hemp is probably one of the most useful plants on this planet. It is used to make a variety of commercial and industrial products such as paper, ropes, clothes, textiles, food, and structures. Henry Ford even created a car built almost completely our of Hemp. The car was fuelled by oil made of Hemp seeds... Hemp - [Cannabis Infused Drinks Raise Health Concerns In Canada](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/22/cannabis-infused-drinks-raise-health-concerns-canada/) - CannaDrinks may be all the rage in some parts of the world, but in Canada, there are some serious health concerns surrounding new products being formulated Sure it sounds cool, to order some cannabis-infused drinks at the bar for you and your buddies. However, a leading food safety expert is warning that these cool drinks - [Is Google Opening Adsense For Medical Cannabis Websites?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/29/google-opening-adsense-medical-cannabis-websites/) - A brave move from Google; medical Cannabis websites can finally monetize their sites using AdSense. Is medical cannabis becoming legit? It's official, Google has just announced today (Saturday), that they are opening Adsense for Medical Cannabis websites! This is a brave but long-expected announcement from the search giant, since medical cannabis websites have always had - [Report: U.S May Begin Preventing CBD Exports](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/06/report-u-s-may-begin-preventing-cbd-exports/) - Is it permitted to export CBD (Cannabidiol) products from the U.S.? The answer to that question is... that it depends on the specific product itself. A trusted resource has informed CBDTesters team directly that their attempt to export CBD isolates from the US has been blocked at the border. According to that source, the situation is - [Google Is Opening Adwords For CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/01/google-is-opening-adwords-for-cbd-products/) - Google is finally opening AdWords for CBD products. As a result of the last resolution by the World Health Organization, AdWords is officially allowing CBD products to be included in their paid search results. It's official, Google has just announced today (Sunday), that starting next month (May 2018) CBD products will be included in AdWords - [Higher Education: Good Practices At Medical Cannabis Dispensaries](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/higher-education-good-practices-medical-cannabis-dispensaries/) - When we attach the term “medical” to cannabis dispensary, it requires a higher level of knowledge, training, medical/health orientation and professionalism on the part of the dispensary owners and their budtenders. Unfortunately, the lack of adequate cannabis research and training results in some budtenders lacking a genuine understanding of cannabis culture, biology and pharmacology. Terms - [Tips On How To Open Your Online CBD Shop](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/06/tips-get-online-cbd-merchant-account/) - CBD oil is a hot commodity. And it’s no wonder considering the non-psychoactive cannabis-derived product offers a whole host of health benefits without any mind-altering effects. This has attracted many entrepreneurs who recognize the growing demand for such a product. But while an online CBD shop may sound like the perfect business, there can be - [National Medical Cannabis Legalization Could Cost ‘Big Pharma’ $5 Billion](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/25/national-medical-cannabis-legalization-cost-big-pharma-5-billion/) - According to a new study from analytics firm New Frontier Data, medical cannabis legalization could leave ‘Big Pharma’ with a serious bank deficit. Researchers from the Washington, D.C.-based New Frontier Data found in their study, ‘From Prescription to Recommendation: How Cannabis Could Disrupt the Pharmaceutical Industry’, that if medical cannabis were legalized in all 50 states, it - [Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Across The Global Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-manufacturing-practice-gmp-across-the-global-cannabis-industry/) - Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are manufacturing and administrative procedures and practices aimed to ensure that medicinal products, medical devices, food supplements and cosmetic products manufactured meet the required requirements, specifications and customer expectations in order to supply a safe and effective product to consumers… GMP regulations include a variety of products such as human pharmaceutical - [Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) For Medical Cannabis Farmers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-agricultural-practice-gap-medical-cannabis-farmers/) - GAP is quality and control of agricultural products. It is based on the principals of risk prevention, risk analysis, sustainable agriculture and the means for continuously improvement of farming systems. GAP is essential for international trade in food to developed countries were GAP is used. Consumers are increasingly concerned about food safety, how food it - [These 5 Celebrities Think Medical Cannabis And CBD Are Amazing](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/27/these-5-celebrities-think-medical-cannabis-and-cbd-are-amazing/) - In this day and age, celebrities and Hollywood A-listers hold more influence than ever. And that's not just restricted to Hollywood... So when these powerful people speak, many listen, even if the celebrity isn't perfectly qualified in the area of expertise which they're talking about. Such is the nature of celebrity status and power in - [Good Clinical Practice (GCP) For Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-clinical-practice-gcp-medical-cannabis/) - Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) are international ethical and scientific quality standards for the design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, analysis, reporting and regulation of human clinical investigations… Clinical investigations are experiments and studies in which a medical product such as a drug or device is administered or dispensed to, or used involving, one or more human - [Good Distribution Practices (GDP) For The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-distribution-practices-gdp-cannabis-industry/) - GDP describes the proper distribution and shipping practices of pharmaceutical and medical products for human use and regulations for the materials and product transportation between destinations and sites… According to Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 and additional amendments specify the conditions to be fulfilled to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute drugs and medicinal - [Good Storage Practice (GSP) For Cannabis Cultivators](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-storage-practice-gsp-cannabis-cultivators/) - Good Storage Practice ‎is part of quality assurance that describes the proper storage conditions that must be kept in order to maintain the quality of pharmaceutical and medicinal products As part of the supply chain, which include manufactured products storage and transportation, multiple risks are involved which include mix-ups, contamination and cross – contamination. The multi - [Good Review Practices (GRP) For The Medical Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/good-review-practices-grp-medical-cannabis-industry/) - GRP is documented in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) that describes the process, format, content and/or management of a product review. And that could include medical cannabis GRP’s were developed as guidance’s for review staff or as manuals of policies and procedures (MAPPs). An example of GRP is MAPP 6010.3 Rev.1 Good - [Best Ways To Reduce Smell From Cannabis Growing Facilities](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/14/best-ways-reduce-smell-cannabis-growing-facilities/) - Anyone in the know is clear that when it comes to growing cannabis, strong odors are a force to be reckoned with…. As cannabis slowly makes its way to legality, whether for medical or recreational purposes, across much of North America and Europe, it’s worth knowing how best to mask the smell. If you are - [CBD Market Growth Sparks Big Pharma Interest](https://cannadelics.com/2018/02/19/cbd-market-growth-sparks-big-pharma-interest/) - The CBD market is growing but why does that new reality bother bosses over at Big Pharma so much? The human body is replete with cannabinoid receptors which are located throughout the organs. Various isolated cannabis compounds are known to trigger those receptors, offering a wide variety of solutions for those suffering with chronic pain, - [Colorado Boasts More Cannabis Dispensaries Than Starbucks Outlets](https://cannadelics.com/2018/03/27/colorado-boasts-more-cannabis-dispensaries-than-starbucks-outlets/) - For the third year on a row, Colorado is proud to boast that it has more medical cannabis dispensaries than Starbucks branches, and the same applies to McDonald's outlets! While most cities across North America seemingly have a Starbucks or fast food outlet on every street corner, Colorado is one State where you'll find more - [CBD & AdWords: A New Era In CBD Marketing](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/01/cbd-adwords-a-new-era-in-cbd-marketing/) - The latest announcement by Google, approving CBD Products to be included in AdWords paid results is a game changer for companies active in CBD Marketing. This new opportunity opens the 'until recently prohibited CBD Products' to appear in front of AdWords billion users, making CBD accepted by corporate America and thus, by the whole world. But - [Job Opportunity: Medical Cannabis News Editor ](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/09/job-opportunity-medical-cannabis-news-editor/) - CBD Testers is currently offering the following positions: Medical Cannabis News Editor If you’re passionate about medical cannabis and love writing, we have the perfect job for you. CBD Testers, an established medical cannabis news & product reviews website is looking for a skilled and experienced news editor with a strong journalism background and experience editing - [Cannabis 'Strain Hunters' Are On A Quest To Preserve Rare Species](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/06/cannabis-strain-hunters-are-on-a-quest-to-preserve-rare-species/) - In a perfect combination of business and pleasure cannabis 'Strain Hunters' are traveling the world on a mission to preserve cannabis For over 34 years, Strain Hunters have been traveling the world on a mission. Their simple mission involves a "call to duty" to preserve and enjoy this amazing plant. While watching their YouTube channel, it - [Hemp Vs Steel - Which Is Actually Stronger?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/04/hemp-vs-steel-which-is-actually-stronger/) - Who says hemp is stronger than steel and why? But of course, Henry Ford has a car made from 100% hemp, right!? And the correct answer is, no. Yes, Mr. Ford built a car and the "plastic body" contained less than 10% hemp cellulose fiber. Thus destroying a long held myth of a car made - [Europe’s Green Rush: The Rise Of CBD Hemp Buds](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/15/europes-green-rush-the-rise-of-cbd-hemp-buds/) - Europe is currently experiencing a green rush. Unlike in the U.S., however, where widespread relaxation of cannabis laws have led to a burgeoning legal cannabis industry, Europe’s green rush is centered around hemp. That’s right, Europe’s hemp farmers are exploiting a law that allows certain varieties of low-THC cannabis to be grown. The law - [What Is The Most Effective Way To Promote CBD Business?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/13/what-is-the-most-effective-way-to-promote-cbd-business/) - When it comes to promoting your CBD Business, you're better off knowing which type of promotions work, and which do not... Unless of course you are into losing money for no good reason, which we're sure you're not, what are the most effective CBD promotion streams? Well, let's start with the 'Marijuana Business Factbook 2017', - [German Cannabis Oil Demand Boots Canadian Exports By 300%](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/18/german-cannabis-demand-boots-canadian-exports-by-300/) - Last year, Canadian Cannabis Oil exports spiked by a massive 300% thanks to increased demand for the product from Germany The demand, and therefore the supply, is only expected to increase exponentially in the next few years as countries legalizing cannabis for medicinal and even recreational purposes find themselves lacking on the supply end of - [Second Cup Global Chain Unveil Plan To Sell Cannabis With Coffee](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/18/second-cup-global-chain-unveil-plan-to-sell-cannabis-with-coffee/) - While many people think that coffee and cannabis area natural pair, one of the two is not strictly legal in most countries. In Canada though... Second Cup coffee shops have been serving delicious coffee and croissants for many good years, but now, according to their Chairman, they are branching out into cannabis sales. With recreational - [Is It Legal To Take Medical Cannabis In Public?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/30/is-it-legal-to-take-medical-cannabis-in-public/) - For patients who posses a medical cannabis licence, from California to Nevada, and even further afield, taking medicine can be an issue If you're a medical cannabis patient you'll know the problems associated with lighting up in public. And it's not just a stinky joint that you have to worry about, as many patients vaporize - [Will Amazon Deliver Medical Cannabis By Drones?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/01/medical-cannabis-delivery-by-drone-could-be-the-future/) - Amazon were among the first to tout home deliveries by drone, but would they be the first to deliver medical cannabis by drones? Not today, and not tomorrow is the answer, especially if California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has anything to do with it, as they just banned the move, for now. It's all down - [Kosher Cannabis: Canada's Jews Can Now Enjoy 'Guilt-Free' Medicine](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/04/kosher-cannabis-canadas-jews-can-now-enjoy-guilt-free-medicine/) - For Jews in Canada, the issue of consuming Kosher cannabis, in line with Jewish religious law, was a big one until last month... Jews may only make up 1.5 percent of the Canadian population, but thousands could have felt limited as their cannabis products were not certified 'Kosher' by a relevant authority. That's where the Hydropothecary - [Why Cannabis Consumers Are Better People?!](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/07/why-cannabis-patients-are-better-people/) - A new study debunks previous misconceptions about cannabis consumers being lazy and unmotivated, and in fact, claims the opposite to be true. The survey, which is being touted as, “the most comprehensive and detailed look at cannabis consumers ever conducted,” found that from the group tested, “cannabis consumers have an overall healthier well-being when compared to - [The CBD Industry Is Booming, But Is It Actually Legal?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/04/29/the-cbd-industry-is-booming-but-is-it-actually-legal/) - If you’ve been keeping up with cannabis business news, you know all too well that the industry is rife with legal complications and unjust regulations. Most people automatically think of THC and cannabis flower being at the center of the drama, but in recent years, CBD has been facing some legal challenges of its own. - [Are Medical Cannabis Chatbots Actually Real?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/01/are-medical-cannabis-chatbots-actually-real/) - Quality healthcare is integral to our way of life. Unfortunately, if it's not an emergency situation and you're just seeking some quick advice from a medical professional, that can be rather difficult to come by. Hence the birth of the medical industry chatbot. While medical cannabis chatbots are a relatively new concept, artificial intelligence in - [Why Cannabis Is Getting More Potent](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/03/why-cannabis-is-getting-more-potent/) - Anyone that’s been using cannabis for a long time can attest to the fact that it’s been getting increasingly stronger... Since the late 70s when the cannabis counterculture movement was really gaining traction, THC content as increased by over 30 percent! Today’s weed definitely ain’t your grandpa’s weed! The University of Mississippi's Potency Monitoring Project - [US Medical Cannabis Sales May Reach $4.5 billion This Year](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/10/us-medical-cannabis-sales-may-reach-4-5-billion-this-year/) - Medical cannabis sales in the United States are expected to reach $3.7 billion-$4.5 billion in 2018, up from an estimated $3.1 billion-$3.7 billion in 2017, and rise as high as $7.3 billion by 2022. According to Chris Walsh, industry analyst and Editorial Vice President of MJBizDaily, US marijuana sales may reach up to $10 billion this year. - [What’s Stopping Australia Legalizing Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/21/whats-stopping-australia-legalizing-cannabis/) - Why is medical cannabis legal in Australia, but not recreational cannabis? Just like in the USA, Australia has a Federal government, under which discrete State laws operate. Australia legalized Medical Cannabis at the Federal level in 2016 and has since publicly claimed its intention to be the world’s number one supplier of medical cannabis to - [Will Smoking Hemp Flowers Make You Fail A Drug Test?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/14/hemp-flowers-drug-test/) - They look, smell, and smoke just like regular cannabis. Yet CBD-rich hemp flowers don’t get you ‘high’. But is there any chance that smoking hemp flowers can make you fail a drug test? The short answer is that is it’s very unlikely. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re - [Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) For The Medical Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/15/good-laboratory-practice-glp-for-the-global-cannabis-industry/) - GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) regulations, crucial for generating medical cannabis sales, are international standards relevant for research, development and QC laboratories used for pre-clinical trials and studies, planned and performed The studies being performed n a certified GLP laboratory should be monitored, recorded, then archived. The GLP regulations were published by the US Food and Drug - [Medical Cannabis Sales To Top Ice Cream In U.S.](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/15/demand-for-medical-cannabis-to-top-ice-cream-in-u-s/) - As the medical cannabis market in America grows exponentially, a recent report noted that if it were to become fully legal on a Federal level, medical cannabis sales would trump that of one of America's favorite comfort foods, ice cream As a new report estimate that medical cannabis sales may reach 4.5 billion this year, - [New Ruling Classifies CBD as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/09/new-ruling-classifies-cbd-as-a-schedule-1-controlled-substance/) - On Monday, May 6th, a federal appeals court – along with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) – ruled that CBD will officially be classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. The decision was made by a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit in San Francisco, right on the heels of FDA officials’ announcement to endorse - [The FDA Recommends Cannabis-Derived Epilepsy Medication For Approval](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/09/the-fda-reccomends-cannabis-derived-epilepsy-medication-for-approval/) - Last month, an advisory panel to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously to recommend the approval of Epidiolex, an epilepsy medication with cannabidiol as the active ingredient. If the recommendation is accepted – as it most likely will be – Epidiolex will be the first cannabis-based medication to be available (in - [The Top 4 Careers in the CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/22/the-top-4-careers-in-the-cbd-industry/) - There is a lot of information out there about how to get a job in the medical cannabis industry. If you believe in the future of CBD, you should take a look at our top picks for CBD Jobs below? If you are looking for a job in the CBD industry, then you’re definitely in - [What You Need To Know About Cannabis and The Right-To-Try Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/03/what-you-need-to-know-about-cannabis-and-the-right-to-try-bill/) - A new bill, H.R. 5247, will provide different options to suffering patients; and the bill is personally backed by United States President Donald Trump. So, how exactly will this effect medical cannabis? The Right-to-Try Act would allow eligible patients – defined as a patient with a potentially fatal condition – to choose treatment options that - [Recreational CBD Digest - Legal Weed Shops Are Taking Europe By Storm](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/14/recreational-cbd-digest-legal-weed-shops-are-taking-europe-by-storm-2/) - With all the hype around surrounding CBD at the moment, it’s no wonder that manufacturers are looking for ever more innovative and original ways to sell their products. Everywhere in Europe you can see new legal weed (high-CBD hemp flowers) opening everyday, and it's spreading like wildfire... But first, a few products: Califlower CBD Nugs (19.25% - [CBD Testers Weekly - Is Cannabis Going To Be Rescheduled?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/21/cbd-testers-weekly-is-cannabis-going-to-be-rescheduled/) - This week we will be looking at the World Health Organization, finally thinking about rescheduling cannabis. This brave move, doomed to be stopped by the politicians, is a step in the right direction. Is there a place for hope? World Health Organization To Possibly Reschedule Cannabis And now for the most exciting piece of cannabis-related - [Foliumed Colombia to Supply Cannabis Extracts to Medisun Canada](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/25/foliumed-colombia-to-supply-cannabis-extracts-to-medisun-canada/) - Colombian cannabis is fueling Canadian need for pharma-grade products. Foliumed, a vertically integrated international producer of medicinal cannabis products has agreed to supply pharma-grade extracts to Medisun, an applicant under Health Canada's licensing regime. Starting in Q1 2019, and subject to approvals by the Canadian and Colombian authorities, Medisun intends to purchase and import at - [NY Looking to Use Cannabis in Fight Against Opioid Addiction Crises](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/20/ny-looking-to-use-cannabis-in-fight-against-opioid-addiction-crises/) - What if you were prescribed a medication by your doctor that ended up causing a massive physical addiction? What if your life became rooted around finding that drug to stave off the effects of withdrawal? And what if something as simple as cannabis, and its constituent component CBD, could help get you off the drug - [Is it Legal to Send CBD by Mail?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/27/is-it-legal-to-send-cbd-by-mail/) - When it comes to things like CBD where laws are not always consistent, it brings up many questions, one of which is whether it is actually legal to send CBD in the mail. What is CBD? Cannabidiol or “CBD” is an oil that comes from the cannabis plant and can be found for sale in - [World Health Organization Says CBD Oil Shouldn’t Be Scheduled](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/23/world-health-organization-says-cbd-oil-shouldnt-be-scheduled/) - For quite some time marijuana and all it's constituent parts were looked at the same way as drugs like heroine and cocaine. As more information comes to light, laws have been changed in many places to accommodate the new research and information coming out regarding the benefits of marijuana, particularly CBD. Now WHO says CBD - [3 Reasons Why Smoking Marijuana Light Is Better Than The Real Thing](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/14/3-reasons-why-smoking-marijuana-light-is-better-than-the-real-thing/) - For a lot of people, smoking hemp buds, or ‘marijuana light’ as it has been termed, is superior to the real thing. I’m sure that many cannabis veterans will scoff at this notion; “What’s the point? It doesn’t get you high!” they’ll proclaim. And for the majority of cannabis users, their arguments will resonate. However, - [Legal Weed Shops Are Taking Europe By Storm](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/13/legal-weed-shops-are-taking-europe-by-storm/) - That’s right. Shops selling legal weed are sprouting up all over Europe - but there’s a catch. This legal weed won’t get you high. That’s because it has very low levels of THC - the cannabinoid responsible for the feeling of 'High' commonly associated with cannabis use. What’s all the fuss, then? Well, this legal - [Understanding Europe's Laws for Maximum THC Levels in Industrial Hemp](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/12/understanding-europes-laws-for-maximum-thc-levels-in-industrial-hemp/) - As the CBD industry grows, the demand for hemp also increases. But as hemp is a variety of cannabis - which is still mostly prohibited throughout the world - there are many restrictions that industrial hemp farmers must adhere to if they do not wish to fall foul of the law. The most important one - [Legal CBD Hash Has Come To Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/04/legal-cbd-hash-has-come-to-europe/) - Due to the many health benefits of CBD, demand for products containing the non-psychotropic cannabinoid is growing rapidly. This has seen the industry come out with more and more novel products with CBD in them- everything from toothpaste and soap to gummy bears and water. One of the newest and most popular CBD products on - [Is It Legal To Smoke Hemp Flowers In Public?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/18/is-it-legal-to-smoke-hemp-flowers-in-public/) - For people who count on CBD to give them relief, laws against smoking hemp flowers in public can be an issue If you’re a medical cannabis patient or you smoke hemp regularly to give you relief, you’ll know the problems associated with lighting up in public. And it’s not just smoking hemp cigarettes that you have to - [World Health Organization To Possibly Reschedule Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/18/world-health-organization-to-possibly-reschedule-cannabis/) - Earlier this month, members from two separate organizations – Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and International Medical Cannabis Patients Coalition (IMCPC) – delivered a powerful speech at the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting the value of medical cannabis. During the 40th annual meeting of the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD), which met between - [THC Sparkling Water Are On The Rise](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/01/thc-sparkling-water-are-on-the-rise/) - (Press Release) Hi-Fi Hops is an IPA-inspired, THC-infused sparkling water. It combines the best of hops and cannabis to create a no-calorie, buzz-inducing, super sparkling beverage that drinks like a beer, is as refreshing as water and creates a nice high thanks to sun-grown cannabis. Lagunitas Brewing Company, the brewery responsible for the #1 selling IPA - [Why The FDA Approval Of GW's Epidiolex Is Bad For The CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/06/28/why-the-fda-approval-of-gws-epidiolex-is-bad-for-the-cbd-industry/) - While the world is celebrating the recent approval of GW's Epidiolex by the FDA, we should stop and think, is it a good move or one in the wrong direction. How will this effect the ability to benefit from CBD? Recently, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved GW's CBD based drug, Epidiolex, to treat - [Opening a Legal Weed Shop In Europe? This Is What You Need To Know](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/09/opening-a-legal-weed-shop-in-europe-this-is-what-you-need-to-know/) - Under the radar there is a huge 'Legal Weed' revolution happening in Europe. All over the continent, from France to Greece, new shops are offering recreational CBD products, and smokable hemp flowers are legally sold everywhere. If you have decided to capitalize from the legal weed industry, this is what you need to know. CBD - [Is Your Legal Hemp Actually Legal? Are You Selling Fake CBD Flowers?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/09/is-your-legal-weed-actually-legal-are-you-selling-fake-cbd-flowers/) - Have you verified your CBD hemp flowers? While many European shop owners are rushing into the legal weed business, they often fail to verify that the hemp flowers sold in their shops are legal... That's right, having the THC levels under the legal minimum of 0.2% (in most of the EU, look here for detailed - [Can You Buy CBD Flowers In The UK?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/03/can-you-buy-cbd-flowers-in-the-uk/) - In the recent months the debate surrounding the legality of selling CBD Hemp Flowers in the UK has nearly reached a decision point, and CBD flowers are now sold almost freely, both in the UK and in Ireland. With all the hype surrounding CBD at the moment, it’s no wonder that manufacturers are looking for - [Why CBD Hash Is A Game Changer For The European CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/10/why-cbd-hash-is-a-game-changer-for-the-european-cbd-industry/) - June 2018 was a turning point for the European CBD industry with the arrival of a new line of legal CBD hash products. CBD hash is the new frontier of the CBD industry, and now that it's legal it's sure to be everywhere. Unlike in the US which loves their of CBD gummies, in the - [What To Look For When Buying Hemp Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/09/what-to-look-for-when-buying-hemp-flowers/) - When buying CBD hemp flowers there are several elements that make all the difference between a regular product and a premium one. There are also some factors you need to be aware of in order to not break the law. Read below to know what to look for when buying CBD hemp flowers. Terpene profile - [Top UK CBD Buds - July 2018](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/03/top-uk-cbd-buds-july-2018/) - As always, we are offering you our list of the best UK CBD buds for the month of July. The flowers in this list must come from a legal EU hemp strain, have great terpene profile, THC levels below the legal 0.2%, and CBD above 8%. We also look for good product reviews and personally - [How Hemp Flowers Can Push European Economy Forward And What Might Block It](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/10/how-hemp-flowers-can-push-european-economy-forward-and-what-might-block-it/) - If you've been monitoring the sales of CBD hemp flowers, you know that a lot of the action is happening east of the Atlantic, in the UK and Europe. The other huge CBD market, America, is still more focused on other CBD products. However, as in Colorado, it is the sales of hemp flowers that - [UK CBD Buds Are Becoming Top Sellers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/13/uk-cbd-buds-are-becoming-top-sellers/) - The Month of June was a very good month for the sale of UK CBD Buds. Internal data we have collected demonstrates a sharp rise in the demand for hemp flowers and CBD solid (AKA 'legal CBD hash'), two of the most popular recreational CBD products... Practically unnoticed, there's been a new product spreading rapidly - [Recreational CBD Weekly - How To Open Your Legal Weed Shop](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/12/recreational-cbd-weekly-how-to-open-your-legal-weed-shop/) - This week for the Recreational CBD Weekly we’ll be discussing what to do in order to open your own legal weed shop in Europe. Why the DaVinchi IQ is the best vaporizer for your hemp flowers, how to choose the best bud, and why legal weed is important for the European economy, will also be - [Where is CBD Legal?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/12/where-is-cbd-legal/) - Is CBD legal in your country? Where else is CBD legal? CBD is legal in many countries and most U.S. states, as well. Due to its non-psychotropic effects, CBD is an alternative treatment of choice for many patients who do not tolerate or respond to traditional Western treatments. Many cultures all over the world have - [Cannabis: A History of Its Medicinal Use in the United States](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/08/cannabis-a-history-of-its-medicinal-use-in-the-united-states/) - Cannabis has been used as a medicine since ancient times. The earliest reference of its use for healing purposes was in the Chinese Pharmacopeia, circa 1500 BC. Fast-forward 3,339 years to the year 1839. This was when Dr. William Brooke O’Shaughnessy introduced Cannabis Indica, or “Indian hemp,” to the Western world. Immediately after it was - [Confusing Amendments In Canada’s New Cannabis Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/08/confusing-amendments-in-canadas-new-cannabis-bill/) - Last month, Canada’s senate approved the Cannabis Act, formally known as Bill C-45. This comes after the House of Commons already approved the bill earlier in June, meaning it’s now officially a national law. Canada is now the only country out of the top major world economies to legalize cannabis on a nationwide scale. “It’s - [Hemp Is Set To Become Legal In the United States](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/08/hemp-is-set-to-become-legal-in-the-united-states/) - After an 86-11 vote from the United States Senate, nationwide hemp cultivation is set to become legal as the Farm Bill makes its way to the President’s desk. Before the bill makes it to President Trump, it still needs to get through the Senate Conference Committee. The Farm bill is actually a large bill that - [CBD Testers Weekly - Hemp Flowers Are Pushing European Economy Forward](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/14/cbd-testers-weekly-hemp-flowers-are-pushing-european-economy-forward/) - This week for the CBD Testers Weekly we’ll be looking at hemp flowers, the leading recreational CBD products in Europe and how is it pushing European economy forward. We will also be showing you what to do in order to open your own legal weed shop in Europe - which actions should you take in order - [Premium CBD Buds](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/16/premium-cbd-buds/) - Limited availability, reserve your premium CBD Buds deal! If you are interested in buying premium CBD buds, you can finally get them, since they are back in stock! Subscribers of the Recreational CBD Weekly (at the bottom) can now get premium CBD buds with an exclusive discounts, while all the rest have to wait... These - [CBD Testers Weekly - The Medical Benefits of Vaping Hemp](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/19/which-cbd-products-is-good-for-you/) - This week for the CBD Testers Weekly we’ll be looking at high-CBD buds and check what are the medical benefits of vaping hemp flowers? We will also help you to identify the best CBD product for you, learn how to take CBD when travelling, ask should CBD be taken daily and look at cannabis marketing - [Free Tickets To 'My Cannabis Career' Online Summit](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/26/my-cannabis-career/) - Looking for a career in the Cannabis Industry? There are free tickets waiting for you for the 'My Cannabis Career' online summit. As the cannabis market continues to boom, more and more people are finding their calling. Now, at My Cannabis Career you have a unique opportunity, to hear the amazing stories of those who blazed their own paths - [The Price Of UK CBD Buds Is Falling - Editorial](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/15/the-price-of-uk-cbd-buds-is-falling/) - From the beginning the price of UK CBD buds was more expensive than the price of CBD buds sold in Austria. Not any more... Last week we saw a major step into normalizing the UK CBD buds market, when leading suppliers have lower their prices due to harsh competition, both within the UK and from - [Australia's Government Wants Lead Global Medical Cannabis Export](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/16/australias-government-wants-to-be-the-worlds-top-exporter-of-medical-cannabis/) - In February 2016, Australia’s government legalized medicinal cannabis in every state and territory. Cannabis remain illegal for recreational use, and there are strict requirements to access marijuana for medical use. Since 2016, Australia’s medical cannabis business has slowly grown. Production levels ar a far cry from those seen in other countries where the use of - [How Long Does Cannabidiol Stay in Your System?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/09/how-long-cannabidiol-stay-in-your-system/) - Cannabidiol works five to thirty minutes after intake, and the effect lasts for approximately four to five hours. But it doesn’t mean that it’s flushed out of the body. How long does Cannabidiol stay in your system? Before discussing cannabidiol, let's dive into current regulation. In the United States, nine states have already legalized the - [How to Take CBD on Vacations](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/19/how-to-take-cbd-on-vacations/) - As more and more countries legalize cannabis, patients and consumers of CBD are increasingly taking CBD on vacations and business trips. Why not? You deserve to be as comfortable on holiday as you are at home. In this article we’ll take a look at CBD, where it’s legal, and how to take it on any - [Limitations On Cannabis Marketing Sends Traffic To The Dark Web](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/16/cannabis-marketing-dark-web/) - Many medical cannabis suppliers are struggling to promote their products, due to limitations on cannabis marketing. One of the unwanted results coming from that, is a sharp rise in sales of cannabis products in the dark web... According to a recent study carried out by RAND Europe, the number of transactions of illicit drugs on - [Hemp-Derived CBD Oil Is Now Illegal In California](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/23/hemp-derived-cbd-oil-california/) - In yet another damaging and confusing blow to the budding CBD industry, the state of California has officially banned the sale of hemp-derived CBD oil. Making hemp-derived CBD oil illegal, has nothing to do the with safety or effectiveness of hemp-based products, but rather some bureaucratic nonsense about what government agency actually regulates hemp products. This situation - [Europe's Cannabis Market Slated To Be The Largest In The World](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/30/europes-cannabis-market/) - A new report from Prohibition Partners – a UK-based cannabis consulting firm – Europe’s cannabis market could stand to be the largest in the world within the next 10 years. Cannabis market is predicted to grow to a $135 billion market by 2028, and not only that, it’s expected to have a trickle down effect - [CBD From Hops: A Legal Way To Produce Cannabidiol](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/10/cbd-from-hops-legal-way/) - In some of our cannabis-friendly and health-conscious states, cannabidiol products are being produced in a frenzy. You can find CBD in everything these days. Foods, supplements, hemp flowers, vape liquids, and even legal CBD hash! While this is great news for pretty much everyone, one significant obstacle remains… CBD’s legal status. According to the DEA, - [Spotlight On The UK CBD Flower Market: Where Is It Going?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/20/uk-cbd-buds-where-heading/) - High CBD hemp flowers have become incredibly popular in the UK over the last few months. Let's look at some of the latest trends in the UK CBD buds market. After a long time where the it was almost impossible to get high-quality products in the UK CBD buds market, several companies are now selling premium - [Israel Bans JUUL E-cigarettes Due to Public Health Risk](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/22/israel-bans-juul-ecigarettes/) - Israel is saying NO to the popular JUUL e-cigarettes. Affecting 15 days from today, Israel is banning the import and sale of JUUL e-cigarettes, citing grave public health concerns given their high nicotine content. A statement by Israel’s Health Ministry said that Israel has decided to ban JUUL e-cigarette because it poses “a grave risk to - [Medical Cannabis News Editors Wanted](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/03/medical-cannabis-news-editors-wanted/) - If you’re passionate about Medical Cannabis and love writing, we have great job opportunities for you. CBD Testers, a leading Medical Cannabis news & product reviews website is expanding! We are currently looking for skilled and experienced news editors with a strong journalism background as well as experience in editing news stories, to join our - [The US CBD market will reach $22 Billion by 2022](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/12/the-us-cbd-market-will-reach-22-billion-by-2022/) - A new report predicts that once the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill passes in the US, the CBD market will eclipse the entire cannabis market combined to reach $22 Billion by 2022. The US CBD market is predicted to grow from 600 million today to 222 billion within the next five years, according to a new - [Half Of US Cannabis Users Lowered Their Alcohol Intake](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/16/half-of-us-cannabis-users-lowered-their-alcohol-intake/) - Are you a cannabis user? If you are, chances are you've lowered your alcohol consumption, replacing it with 'less harmful' cannabis. A new study by Kadence International reveals insights into the changing landscape of the cannabis usage in the US. The study, published this week in London, has found that 47% of cannabis users are - [BREAKING: CBD Might Become Illegal For Human Consumption In Spain](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/22/cbd-illegal-for-human-consumption-in-spain/) - Following California, Spain also declares CBD illegal to sell for human consumption until it will properly register the molecule as a food supplement... Other EU countries are considering their actions. Is CBD illegal? EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), the European agency responsible for regulating all what has to do with food (among other things, food supplements) has issued - [German Medical Cannabis Challenges: Market Education, Products & EU-GMP](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/30/german-medical-cannabis-challenge/) - If you wish to understand the German medical cannabis challenges you need to begin with market education, Products (Flowers) and EU-GMP. The German medical cannabis market is the most attractive one today. After attending the Cannabis Business Conference 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany by Manetch, this statement has turned into a reality, seeing there all the - [Following California & Spain: Are CBD Edibles Legal?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/24/following-california-spain-are-cbd-edibles-legal/) - We’ve been seeing it everywhere lately. CBD infused energy bars, chocolate, coffee, water, and even wine. But is it safe? Or better yet, are CBD edibles even legal? While it’s still largely a grey area in most places, there are a few regions that have recently taken the route of officially banning any CBD-based food - [Will Trump End Federal Cannabis Prohibition?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/06/will-trump-end-federal-cannabis-prohibition/) - At the beginning of June 2018, President Trump said he would likely be in favor of a bill that would end cannabis prohibition and put a stop to the federal cannabis conundrum. Trump’s statement about ending cannabis prohibition is putting him against Attorney General Jeff Sessions who, on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, has - [US Legal Cannabis Market is Expected to Hit $47 Billion](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/03/us-legal-cannabis-market-is-expected-to-hit-47-billion/) - In a long memo written last Wednesday by RBC Capital Markets they estimate that the United States cannabis market could be worth over $47 billion within the next 10 years or less. How big is the cannabis market? As it stands, total cannabis sales are quickly catching up to the total amount of beer and - [Corona Beer Producer Is Increasing Their Investment In Canopy](https://cannadelics.com/2018/08/16/corona-beer-producer-is-increasing-their-investment-in-canopy/) - Constellation Brands, maker of the big name beers Corona and Modelo, announced last week that they will be upping their stakes in Canopy Growth. Canopy Growth is Canada’s largest medical cannabis producer that focuses on research and product development, it is also the first publicly traded cannabis company. Last October, Constellation Brands bought a 9.9 - [Hemp Becoming Legal? US Senate Approved The Farm Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/26/green-light-to-the-farm-bill/) - If an updated version of the Farm Bill passes the house, hemp could officially become legal to grow throughout the entire United States. The farm bill was approved last Thursday by the Senate with a vote of 86 to 11. The bill itself covers various agriculture and food related policies, but it includes specific provisions - [World Anti-Doping Agency to Remove CBD from Prohibited List](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/26/world-anti-doping-agency-to-remove-cbd-from-prohibited-list/) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it would officially remove CBD (cannabidiol) from its list of prohibited substances by the end of the year, making CBD available for the use of athletes. As it stands, CBD use is completely banned, despite the fact that it’s a powerful and all-natural pain-reliever. Following the World Anti-Doping Agency - [US CBD Retail Sales Will Grow From $500M to $3B by 2022](https://cannadelics.com/2018/10/11/us-cbd-retail-sales-will-reach-3b-by-2022/) - How big will the US retail CBD industry be in 2022? New report published by MJBizDaily predicts that it will grow from $500M in 2018, to up to $3B by 2022. A new report, published this week by MJBizDaily, estimates that US hemp-driven CBD retail sales will continue to grow fast, reaching $3B by 2022. - [What Is the Real MAX THC Content in the EU?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/11/05/what-is-the-real-max-thc-content-in-the-eu/) - Is calculating the MAX THC content in a product enough to make it legal in the EU? Learn why you might be selling illegal products In the European Union, it is legal to cultivate and supply cannabis plants for hemp fiber (not for human consumption) if their max THC content does not exceed 0.2% (EU Regulation 1307/2013). - [2019 E-Cig Trends and Predictions: What's Next for Vape Shops and Vapers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/28/what-next-for-vape-shops-and-vapers/) - The vaping industry has come a long way since the first e-cigarettes appeared on the scene a few years ago. Based on current projections, it’s going to be worth an estimated $61 billion by 2025. That’s a lot of money, but what exactly will that future look like? While our Magic 8 Ball cannot provide - [The Legality of Hemp and CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2018/10/25/the-legality-of-hemp-and-cbd/) - What is the legality of hemp? In order to answer this question, we must understand the differences between hemp, marijuana, and CBD. Hemp may be a different type of cannabis, that should make it illegal too, right? Well, this is where the legality of hemp gets a little tricky. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a somewhat - [CBD and Halal Culture: Is CBD Oil Halal?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/10/29/is-cbd-oil-halal/) - CBD and Halal? Islam is clearly opposed to the use of drugs unless medically prescribed. That would make drugs, unlawful in Halal culture. So, is CBD Oil Halal? While CBD itself is still illegal in many places, CBD products can be found in grocery, convenience, and drug stores for recreational or medicinal use. Usage of - [Coca-Cola Looks to Invest in CBD Wellness Beverages](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/26/coca-cola-looks-to-invest-in-cbd-wellness-beverages/) - The most prominent beverage company in the world, Coca-Cola, is the latest to express their interest in the booming CBD industry. Is Coca-cola going to make CBD wellness beverages? The CBD wellness beverages market is heating, as Coca-Cola enters the race. According to Kent Landers, Coca-Cola spokesman, “We have no interest in marijuana or cannabis. Along - [CBD Companies Grow Tremendously - Stock Market Update](https://cannadelics.com/2018/09/29/cbd-companies-growing-tremendously-stock-market-update/) - With the tremendous influx of CBD companies making their way into the market, it can be daunting trying to figure out where to invest your money. Despite legal challenges and uncertainty, demand has not wavered and CBD companies continue to grow. So, if we’re following the money trail it will inevitably lead us to a - [FDA Approves CBD Drug, But CBD Itself Is Still Illegal](https://cannadelics.com/2018/10/09/fda-approves-cbd-drug-but-cbd-itself-is-still-illegal/) - In what many are viewing as progressive – albeit hypocritical – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex, a CBD-based medication produced by GW Pharmaceuticals and used to treat certain epilepsy disorders. What’s problematic about this is the fact that all other CBD based products are still categorized as Schedule 1 drugs. The rescheduling - [The FDA Wants To Know What You Think About Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2018/10/14/the-fda-wants-to-know-what-you-think-about-cannabis/) - As the World Health Organization evaluates all the benefits of cannabis and looks towards international rescheduling, the FDA wants to know what the public thinks about legalization. On Wednesday, the FDA announced in the Federal Register that it is looking for opinions on the "abuse potential, actual abuse, medical usefulness, trafficking, and impact of scheduling - [US Hemp Sales Continue to Grow and Crops Have Expanded by 163%](https://cannadelics.com/2018/11/01/us-hemp-sales-continue-to-grow/) - As legalization continues to expand with hemp sales rising everywhere, the total hemp acreage has grown as well, particularly in a few select states. While this year’s hemp sales data won’t be available for a few more months, statistics indicate that hemp fields around the country grew by 163% in 2017. That’s a staggering total - [According to the FDA, "CBD is still illegal"](https://cannadelics.com/2018/11/11/according-to-the-fda-cbd-is-still-illegal/) - In what’s considered an official statement from the FDA, cannabidiol (CBD) in food and dietary supplements is illegal, despite their increasing popularity and availability. According to Steven Tave, director of the office of Dietary Supplement Programs in the FDA, “Anyone who thinks CBD is lawful is mistaken.” He made this statement publicly at the Council - [Cannabis and CBD - food supplement, herbal medicine, or just a cosmetic?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/11/17/cannabis-and-cbd-food-supplement-herbal-medicine-or-just-a-cosmetic/) - Cannabis is becoming more and more popular for its therapeutic properties. Scientific studies, as well as experiences of patients, show beneficial effects on many different types of illnesses and complaints. A wide range of products are available, sometimes made at home or distributed via web shops. In the midst of this influx, questions arise like: - [The Best Hemp Strains of 2018](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/02/the-best-hemp-strains-of-2018/) - Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid found in cannabis, right after Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When compared to THC, CBD is the more laid-back and adaptable cousin. While THC offers all the intoxicating effects that cannabis is generally known for, CBD is mild and non-psychoactive, but still packed full of some of the best medical - [Shopping For CBD? How To Make Sure You're Getting The Best Products](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/06/shopping-for-cbd-best-products/) - Cannabidiol products are everywhere! As fun and exciting as it is, shopping for CBD can be rather daunting. How does one know what to look out for? If you make sure to look out for a few key things, your CBD shopping experiences can always be pleasurable and you’ll end up with good products every - [Zimbabwe Attracts Cannabis Farm Investment From U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/04/zimbabwe-attracts-cannabis-farm-investment-from-u-k/) - U.K. medical cannabis firm Eco Equity has started work on a £5 million medical cannabis cultivation business in Zimbabwe. Based in London, it is one of 40 foreign and domestic companies to have secured a licence to grow in the African country since it changed the law last year. It says the license allows for - [Wide-Ranging Concerns Prompt 50% Year-On-Year Stock Decline](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/03/wide-ranging-concerns-prompt-50-year-on-year-cannabis-stocks-decline/) - Cannabis stocks continue to take a battering with the value of the Global Cannabis Index down by over 50% in the last year. This carnage has been starkly evident in the last few weeks as the U.S vaping crisis sent further shivers through the market prompting a fall of over 20% in September, alone, reports - [Global CBD Prices Tumble As U.S. Oversupply Floods Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/30/global-cbd-prices-tumble-as-u-s-oversupply-floods-market/) - A global gut of hemp is leading to producer price wars and which have seen CBD prices tumble by over a half in the last 12 months. Market analysts put the surge in hemp growing down to the rush to plant by U.S. farmers following the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill. And, with the - [New York Investors Take Stake In Swiss Cannabis Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/27/new-york-investors-take-stake-in-swiss-cannabis-firm/) - With a track record of success in North America a New York-based cannabis investment firm has now turned its sights to Europe. Altitude Investment Management (AIM) established a London base earlier this year, and has now announced its first $5.5 million European investment. Switzerland-based KannaSwiss - a supplier of CBD isolates - says it will use the AIM - ["Avoid Investing In Cannabis Cultivation Companies," Experts Say](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/30/avoid-investing-in-cannabis-cultivation-companies-experts-say/) - Cannabis investors should steer clear of cultivation companies for the time being, says a leading investment adviser. Alexej Pikovsky, of London firm Augmentum Partners, says there is 47 times more flower in inventory, or in the ground, than there are sales. Speaking at the Cannabis Investors Forum in London he went on to say that, - [Future Low-Cost Cannabis Cultivation Leader Will Be China](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/29/low-cost-cannabis-cultivation-china/) - China will emerge as the cannabis cultivating super power producing flower for as little a 10 cents a gram, a leading producer believes. Speaking at the Cannabis Investor Forum in the City of London Oliver Zugel, Executive Chairman and co-founder of Colombian producer Foliumed, elaborated on how he sees the cultivation industry developing in China. - [Canadian Cannabis Price Cuts As Oversupply Issues Surface](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/26/canadian-cannabis-price-cuts-as-oversupply-issues-surface-hexo/) - Under-pressure Canadian producer Hexo has launched a new budget range of cannabis flower products as prices look set to crash. Hexo, which recently downgraded its revenue projections and laid off 200 staff, says its value brand - Original Stash - will retail at around $3.40 per gram - around half the average Canadian selling price. - [European Cannabis Company With A £150 Million Price Tag](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/22/european-cannabis-company-emmac-with-a-150-million-price-tag/) - A successful fund-raising round by Emmac Life Sciences has seen it emerge as one of the leading lights of the booming European cannabis industry. In a press release London-based Emmac Life Sciences says it has raised £15 million in Convertible Loan Notes (CLN) from investors in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. This follows similar CLN - [North American Cannabis Investors Heading To London](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/19/north-american-cannabis-investors-heading-to-london/) - Around £45 million has been raised in the London markets for cannabis companies just this year, say analysts. Whilst this is just a drop in the ocean compared to the £30 billion raised in North America expect to see more cash heading into Europe over the coming months. The Proactive Investors website highlights research from - [London Calling For 200-Year-Old Slovenian Cannabis Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/18/london-calling-for-200-year-old-slovenian-cannabis-firm-freyherr/) - A Slovenian cannabis company has listed on a junior London stock market raising over five million euros to fund its ambitious European growth plans. Freyherr International has 20 hectares of hemp cultivation in its home country and two hectares of medical cannabis growing in North Macedonia, which legalised medical cannabis in 2016. Company boss Tomaž - [Eurolife Aims To Be The Amazon Of The Global CBD Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/16/eurolife-aims-to-be-the-amazon-of-the-global-cbd-market/) - Canadian cannabis company EuroLife Brands says it aims to become the ‘Amazon or Alibaba’ of the global CBD market place as its pursues an expansionary agenda. Formerly known as Cannvas MedTech it says the name change reflects its ambition to focus on the supply of CBD-infused products into the European and South American markets. It - [Tech Investors Enter German Medical Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/15/tech-investors-enter-german-medical-cannabis-market/) - German tech investors have taken their first step into the cannabis space backing leading domestic business, Demecan. The Berlin-based company was the only German firm to secure one of three cultivation contracts to support the country’s blossoming medical cannabis market. And Demecan has now secured the support of btov Partners which has previously invested in - [CBD Sports Water Market Has A Spring In Its Step](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/05/cbd-sports-water-market-has-a-spring-in-its-step/) - With its popularity growing in the U.S. a Texas company’s range of CBD infused water has now been launched into the European market. EVERx CBD Sports Water was debuted in 2017 by Dallas firm Puration and in the first six months of this year notched up record sales of $1 million. Its European debut came - [Is European Cannabis Holdings Preparing For Flotation?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/06/is-european-cannabis-holdings-preparing-for-flotation/) - One of the leading lights of the European cannabis scene has successfully completed its demerger - as speculation mounts that a stock market flotation is imminent. London and Dublin-based European Cannabis Holdings (ECH) has split into distinct media and medical cannabis divisions, each with a trio of well-known brands. In a company statement it said - [Portuguese CBD Expansion Plans For U.K. Market Leader](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/09/portuguese-cbd-expansion-plans-for-u-k-market-leader/) - One of the largest cannabis companies in the U.K. has expanded its overseas footprint with the announcement of a major investment into a new Portuguese extraction facility. Initially concentrating on its domestic Home Office-approved cultivation for extraction in its U.K facilities, British Cannabis has shifted its focus overseas recently. Now with a network of cannabis - [Only A ‘Dozen’ Domestic Canadian LP Facilities Have Secured EU-GMP Compliance](https://cannadelics.com/2020/01/29/only-a-dozen-domestic-canadian-lp-facilities-have-secured-eu-gmp-compliance/) - The European medical cannabis market is a tough nut to crack for Canadian cannabis firms who face a more stringent regulatory regime than at home. Aphria’s shares rose by more than 10% after it became the latest Canadian Licensed Producer (LP) to secure European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) clearance for two of its domestic - [CBD Warnings From FDA Spook Major Consumer Brands](https://cannadelics.com/2020/01/18/cbd-warnings-from-fda-spook-major-consumer-brands/) - The United States Food & Drug Administration has started 2020 as it ended 2019 - with a shot across the bows of the booming CBD industry. And, the FDA’s on-going irritation with the unregulated, low-THC cannabis market is spooking the blue-chip brands once poised to enter it. Reports have surfaced, since the turn of the - [Is The U.S. Set To Threaten Canada’s Global Cannabis Dominance?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/12/16/is-the-u-s-set-to-threaten-canadas-global-cannabis-dominance/) - The cannabis markets in Canada and the U.S. are diverging as the latter’s multi-state operators begin to post healthy profits while the former’s continue to disappoint. Last quarter earnings saw some American companies such as Trulieve, Curaleaf and Green Thumb smash through analysts’ expectations. However, results from the Canadian operators have been pretty dreadful with poster child - [Space Beckons For The Rocketing U.S. Hemp Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/12/22/space-beckons-for-the-rocketing-u-s-hemp-industry/) - It's safe to say the boom in U.S. hemp growing can now be described as being, literally ‘out of this world’. For the first time hemp cultures are being fired into space to see how they react to a zero-gravity environment. Around 480 hemp and coffee cultures will be carried on Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket - [German Medical Cannabis - A Model For Europe, As Prices Fall](https://cannadelics.com/2019/12/17/german-medical-cannabis-a-model-for-europe-as-prices-fall/) - The success of the robust German medical cannabis program is an example for the rest of Europe, claims a newly-formed lobby group. As patients in other European jurisdictions struggle to access cannabis medicine, Germany is leading the way with over 142,000 prescriptions written in 2018. It is also leading the way in cutting prices with - [Ireland Approves Two Canadian Firms To Supply Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/12/17/ireland-approves-two-canadian-firms-to-supply-medical-cannabis/) - Two Canadian companies have been approved as the first suppliers to the recently launched medical cannabis program in Ireland. The Irish Government signed off on the launch of its five-year pilot in June, and now Aurora and MGC Pharmaceuticals have been selected to provide its first cannabis medicine. Under the scheme consultants can prescribe to - ['Poor Quality' Cannabis At The Root Of Canada’s Woes](https://cannadelics.com/2019/12/01/poor-quality-cannabis-at-the-root-of-canadas-woes/) - As the troubles stack-up for the main cannabis companies in Canada, an industry insider believes they’ll never be able to address one key issue - a lack of ‘good quality weed’. James A. Smith, Chief Revenue Officer in Canada at emerging cannabis 4C Labs, says: “I do not know anyone who buys their cannabis on the - [2019 Was A ‘Year Of Stagnation’ For Europe’s CBD Market.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/24/2019-to-be-a-year-of-stagnation-for-european-cbd-market/) - Regulatory blockages are stymieing the growth of the European CBD industry, says one of the continent’s leading experts. Antonin Cohen has been involved in the European CBD and cannabis industry for the last decade, initially as an activist and later an entrepreneur. He produced his first product for the CBD and industrial hemp market in 2013 - [Israeli Cannabis Company Secures Country’s First Canadian Flotation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/16/israeli-cannabis-company-imc-secures-countrys-first-canadian-flotation/) - After securing C$20 million to boost its European operations, International Medical Cannabis (IMC) has become the first Israeli company to list its shares in Canada. IMC will trade under the ticker ‘IMCC’ on the Canadian Securities Exchange and may well be the first of many Israeli companies to follow this path, reports Cannabis Investing News. - [Big Tobacco, Pharma and CPG Firms Prepare To Pounce](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/08/big-tobacco-pharma-cpg-cannabis-market-report/) - Independents continue to lead the way in the global CBD market place as most major consumer brands baulk at the ‘hazy’ legal status of the cannabis industry, says a new report. The Global Cannabis Report completes a full set for U.K. based analysts Prohibition Partners following recent reports into Europe, North America and other jurisdictions. - [American Pioneer Looks To Greece For First Overseas Investment](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/10/american-greece-overseas-investment-kaya-brands/) - American company Kaya Holdings is to expand overseas with an investment in a Greek cultivator - as the Mediterranean country looks to kick-start a medical cannabis cultivation industry. Kaya, which says it was the first public company to own and operate legal cannabis stores in the U.S., says the time is now right to expand - [British Gold Miner’s Nevada Punt Marks Entry Into Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/08/british-gold-miners-nevada-punt-marks-entry-into-cannabis-market/) - The British owners of a Nevada mine which contains a much-sought after cannabis soil additive has secured a £350,000 boost as it joins the green rush. Sunrise Natural Resources has a track-record in the gold, silver and diamond extraction industries but has now switched its focus to the cannabis industry. It is looking to begin - [D-Day Looms For U.K. CBD As Regulators Prepare To Strike](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/04/d-day-looms-for-u-k-cbd-as-regulators-prepare-to-strike/) - The clouds are gathering over the CBD bandwagon in U.K. amid concerns of a regulatory crackdown - and a widening industry rift. Two senior CBD figures U.K. - one a leading lawyer and the second, the head of powerful membership group - have sounded the alarm. Both say the U.K Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is - [‘Incredible Launch Year’ For FDA-Approved CBD Medication](https://cannadelics.com/2020/01/18/incredible-launch-year-for-fda-approved-cbd-medication-epidiolex/) - The numbers are in and the first FDA-backed medication using cannabidiol has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, says GW Pharmaceuticals CEO Justin Gover. The British-based pharmaceutical company just announced their fourth quarter and total year earnings for 2019, which were $104 million and $296 million, respectively. “It’s an incredible launch year for any medication - [The Price Of Premium Hemp Flowers Has Dropped to $3/g](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/price-of-premium-hemp-flowers-has-dropped/) - As the latest harvest finally arrived, the price of premium hemp flowers dropped to $3/g Until recently, the price of premium hemp flowers was steady around $10/g. Now, as the latest harvest finally arrived, the price has begun to drop and we can offer the subscribers of the Recreational CBD Weekly premium high-CBD hemp flowers for as - [Next Stop for Cannabis Industry Investors: Malawi](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/12/next-stop-for-cannabis-industry-investors-malawi/) - The countries in Africa are falling one by one. First Lesotho, then Zimbabwe, then Zambia, and now Malawi. Quickly changing their cannabis regulation to promote global medical marijuana export markets. How will Malawi’s introduction onto the playing field fair? Malawi is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Ten different - [From Hundreds Of CBD Suppliers To A Dozen - Potential Impact Of UK Regulator's Novel Food Move](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/05/from-hundreds-of-cbd-suppliers-to-a-dozen-potential-impact-of-uk-regulators-novel-food-move/) - There are thousands of CBD brands in the U.K. and Europe, and tens of thousands of products. These brands and their white-label wholesalers are served by hundreds of global suppliers varying in size from small family farms to large corporate outfits delivering in bulk. However, this market is set for a major shake-up as a - [Mixed Industry Reaction To U.K. Regulator’s CBD Crackdown](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/14/mixed-industry-reaction-to-u-k-regulators-cbd-crackdown/) - THE FSA’s plans to regulate CBD as a Novel Food and cautions over its potentially harmful health effects have prompted a mixed reaction in the industry. Most businesses have welcomed the clarity it will provide, highlighting the further investment it will encourage, although there is still much resistance to the FSA’s stance. To summarise, on - [Surprise U-Turn Sees U.K. Regulators Question Safety Of CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/17/surprise-u-turn-sees-u-k-regulators-question-safety-of-cbd/) - BRITISH authorities have expressed concerns over the safety of CBD in moves which could harm the booming industry. Click here for an update on this topic. These emerged in a report in The Times newspaper which highlighted Food Standards Agency (FSA) safety concerns over cannabidiol (CBD) - which is popular with millions of Brits. It - [Can ‘Divine Intervention’ Help Save The CBD Industry In Europe?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/05/can-divine-intervention-help-save-europe-cbd-industry/) - The favoured dish of a medieval Pope may help free the CBD industry in Europe from its regulatory limbo. Last year’s European Commission (E.C.) designation of CBD as a Novel Food rocked the fast-growing industry. Leading the fight against it is Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). The thrust of - [An Investor's Guide to Cannabis and Hemp](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/06/investment-guide-to-cannabis-and-hemp/) - Despite numerous challenges that constantly throw this industry on its head, there are many opportunities to make worthwhile investments in cannabis and hemp - and as it becomes increasingly mainstream, these opportunities will grow in abundance and fiscal potential. Science and pharmaceuticals, engineering of new equipment, marketing, distribution, farming and more, the potential for a - [Your Complete Guide to Investing in Cannabis Stocks in 2020](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/29/your-complete-guide-to-investing-in-cannabis-stocks-in-2020/) - Think back to 2017, 2018, and even the first quarter of 2019 - cannabis stocks were hot, and the talk of Wall Street investors globally. Those who had the resources and foresight to invest in cannabis a few years ago were sitting pretty good by the beginning of last year. More than a dozen cannabis - [Starting a Delta 8 THC Business: Risks and Rewards](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/11/starting-a-delta-8-thc-business-smart-move-or-risky-investment/) - In case you haven’t heard, Delta 8 THC business has been the talk of cannabis industry stakeholders for a few months now, but is it a worthwhile investment or just a risky move? To understand if investing in Delta 8 thc is a smart business move, you will first need to understand: What is Delta - [Investing in Delta 8 THC Flowers - Is It The Right Move For Your Business?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/18/delta-8-thc-flowers/) - On the surface, Delta-8 Flowers are obviously cannabis flowers that are high in Delta 8 THC, but past that it gets a bit more complicated. Are they marijuana or hemp flowers? In what form is Delta 8 present in the plant? And what's the market for this type of product? Although good old fashioned flowers - [Canadian Hemp Acreage and Export Value Up More Than 20%](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/07/canadian-hemp-acreage-and-export-value-up-more-than-20-percent/) - According to the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, Canada’s hemp acreage and export value are both up more than 20% this year. “The Canadian hemp industry continues to grow in 2020 despite the challenges posed by COVID-19,” CHTA board chairman Keith Jones said in a statement after the group’s annual meeting, held online this year. "Canada - [California's Legal Cannabis Sales Faces Record Decline](https://cannadelics.com/2025/06/05/california-cannabis-sales-decline-2025/) - California's legal cannabis sales sees a record decline in Q1 2025, prompting legislative efforts to prevent further downturns. - [First European Medical Cannabis Tech Accelerator To Be Opened In Malta](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/23/first-european-medical-cannabis-tech-accelerator-to-be-opened-in-malta/) - (Press Release): TechforCannEU announced today that it has secured funding of up to 2.5M EU from Malta Enterprise to establish the first European tech accelerator for the medical cannabis industry. The funding will go towards supporting start-up companies that are selected to participate in the TechforCannEU accelerator program. The allocated funds are subject to eligibility - [Publicly Traded: Which Psychedelics Companies Completed An IPO](https://cannadelics.com/2022/05/20/publicly-traded-which-psychedelics-companies-completed-an-ipo/) - The world of investment is a big place with a ton of offerings. In the last few years, a new genre of company has been added to the list of possible corporations to invest in. Yup, there are now a plethora of publicly traded psychedelics companies, and they’re all just getting started. The world of - [Aurora Cannabis Warned By Nasdaq: Is There Hope?](https://cannadelics.com/2023/04/04/aurora-cannabis-warned-by-nasdaq-is-there-hope/) - Bad news and quick moves were the order of this week, and how it all works out remains to be seen. What is for sure, is that cannabis companies are having a hard time. Canadian cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis is a great example of current issues, with a recent warning by Nasdaq due to low - [Foreign Investors are Rushing to Buy Cannabis Companies ](https://cannadelics.com/2022/04/27/foreign-investors-are-rushing-to-buy-cannabis-companies/) - Foreign investors are quietly buying up domestic cannabis businesses, turning mom-and-pop shops into corporately owned storefronts and cultivation centers. It’s happening in the United States, and all over the world. As global interest in cannabis legalization continues to rise, the potential for international trade and investment opportunities are growing right alongside it. Some of the - [Digital Money and Digital Weed? How Crypto and NFTs are Reshaping the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2022/02/02/cannabis-crypto-nfts/) - As mainstream, profitable, and technologically advanced as the cannabis industry has become in recent years, the struggle to access financial services is still one of the prevailing issues faced by business owners. It seems as though congress won’t provide any solutions on this front until they’re forced to do so via a federal legalization. But being the adaptive industry - [Pfizer Entering Cannabis Space Through $6.7 Billion All-Cash Acquisition](https://cannadelics.com/2021/12/23/pfizer-entering-cannabis-space-through-6-7-billion-all-cash-acquisition/) - Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. is getting involved in the medical cannabis industry through the $6.7 billion, all-cash acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals, a California-based company specializing in autoimmune and cardiovascular treatments, who also has a cannabinoid medication currently in their pipeline. The two publicly traded companies confirmed the deal last week. As per the agreement, Pfizer - [Best Cannabis Stocks To Invest In This Fall 2021](https://cannadelics.com/2021/10/04/best-cannabis-stocks-to-invest-in-this-fall-2021/) - The cannabis industry is expected to double in total value over the next 3 years with legal product sales set to top $43 billion. That said, right now is prime time to invest and venture capitalists are taking note. Naturally, being an incipient market, there are numerous investment risks to take into consideration so it - [United States CBD Reclassification – What it means for Medical Patients](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/07/united-states-cbd-reclassification/) - On September 28th, 2018, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) approved a measure allowing certain cannabidiol (CBD) drugs to be reclassified from schedule 1 to schedule 5, but this only applies to CBD products containing 0.1% or less of THC. If you're not aware, the schedule 1 classification consists of dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine - [Diamond CBD Responds To Claims That Their Products Are Unsafe](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/07/are-diamond-cbd-products-unsafe/) - If you’ve been following news and information about CBD products, you’ve more than likely heard the revelations about Diamond CBD… but are they true? To review, the claims came from author Shayla Love from Vice and toxicologist Michelle Peace from Virginia Commonwealth University, and they stated that Diamond CBD was selling vape liquid that contained - [Are You Buying Fake CBD Products?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/11/are-you-buying-fake-cbd-products/) - As CBD grows in mainstream popularity and more companies are offering CBD products, the risk of buying fake products has been growing as well. Exactly a year ago, we have published an article named CBD Testers program could solve online CBD mislabeling issues. The background for this article was a study finding that nearly 70 percent of - [Why Hemp Is Becoming Increasingly Mainstream](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/08/why-hemp-is-becoming-increasingly-mainstream/) - For a handful of very legitimate reasons, hemp's reach is starting to spread everywhere in the cannabis industry Recently in the USA, President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law (watch video). This bill includes the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 and officially removed hemp from the definition of "marijuana" (as the government refers - [The Ins and Outs of Growing Hemp in the UK](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/21/the-ins-and-outs-of-growing-hemp-in-the-uk/) - Confused about UK law regarding hemp? Unsure what you can grow and what you can't? Need more information on industrial hemp? Then you've come to the right place. Growing hemp in the UK can be a complicated endeavor. There are endless amounts of regulations that need to be met in order to keep your business afloat - [Marlboro Looks To Expand Into The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/12/marlboro-looks-to-expand-into-the-cannabis-industry/) - The producer of Marlboro cigarettes, Altria, is looking to expand it’s business from traditional cigarettes to the ever-growing cannabis market as tobacco sales continuously diminish. Marlboro plan is a future takeover of Cronos, a Canadian cannabis group that owns multiple subsidiary companies within the market. Following this revelation, Cronos stock shares grew by more than 6 - [Whole Foods Has Spoken - Hemp Is Trending For 2019](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/13/whole-foods-has-spoken-hemp-is-trending-for-2019/) - The experts at Whole Foods Market anticipate hemp products – and not just CBD - to be among the top wellness trends of 2019. In a recent press release, Whole Foods said they relied on what they call “seasoned trend-spotters with over 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing” to gather data from consumer - [The Risks of Hemp Farming and How to Mitigate Them](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/14/the-risks-of-hemp-farming-and-how-to-mitigate-them/) - There aren’t many cash crops out there that carry the same level of profit - and risk - as industrial hemp. If successful, the potential to make a tremendous profit definitely exists. For reference, other countries that have legalized industrial hemp farming are currently importing around $500 million worth to America. In the United States, - [The Farm Bill Set to Legalize Nationwide Hemp Cultivation](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/17/2018-farm-bill/) - After a long, 50 year prohibition period, hemp is finally moments away from being federally legalized, paving the way for nationwide production, new industry potential, and a booming trade market. The updated U.S. 2018 Farm Bill – which passed the Senate with an 87-13 vote last Tuesday, then the following day passed the House 369-47 - [CBD Food and Supplements Remain Illegal Post Farm Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2018/12/31/cbd-food-supplements-illegal/) - Despite a recent statement from the FDA claiming that it’s illegal to produce or sell CBD food and supplements, many were hoping the Farm Bill approval would change that… sadly, such is not the case. Last month, director of the FDA's office of Dietary Supplement Programs, Steven Tave, made a rather unnerving public statement at - [Selling CBD? FDA Warning Letters Might Be Coming Your Way](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/02/fda-warning-letters-to-cbd-companies/) - The CBD market remains in flux as the FDA aims to create industry regulations within the upcoming months. However, until they do come up with some sort of regulatory framework, business owners can expect to possibly receive FDA warning letters for selling certain CBD products such as edibles and supplements, or for making specific medical - [United Nations Cannabis Ban Remains Active – For Now](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/03/united-nations-cannabis-ban-remains-active-for-now/) - Last month, the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) discussing possible end to UN cannabis ban, announced that it needed more time to decide if cannabis should remain in the schedule 1 category on the international drug treaties. The general assumption was that cannabis would be rescheduled during the 61st session in Vienna, Austria, in - [Israeli Cannabis Researchers Have Skin Cancer Treatment in the Works](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/04/cannabis-skin-cancer-treatment/) - MedC Biopharma is in the process of developing a cannabis-based medication to cure a rare form of skin cancer. When it comes to cannabis-based medications, there are typically two common methods of production. One is known as the “entourage effect”, which utilizes the entire plant and all of its compounds. The other harnesses a specific - [Following Legalization, Teen Cannabis Use is Down](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/05/teen-cannabis-use-is-down/) - One of the most frequently touted arguments against cannabis legalization is that it will have a negative impact on our youth. But is this a justified concern or is it misguided, political fear-mongering? According to recently released federal survey data, cannabis use among adolescents in Colorado is actually at the lowest level in over a - [Israeli Smart Inhaler Syqe Medical Raised $50 Million](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/06/syqe-smart-inhaler-raised-50-million/) - Israeli startup company, Syqe Medical, have raised $50 million. Syqe Medical developed a medical cannabis “smart” inhaler that administers extremely precise doses. This new smart inhaler from Syqe Medical, simply called the Syqe Inhaler, will be marketed in hospitals for patients to accurately dose themselves with selective, 100 microgram dosing precision. Doses will also be adjustable - [Breaking: Israel Has Approved Medical Cannabis Exports](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/27/israel-approved-medical-cannabis-exports/) - After long wait Israel has finally approved medical cannabis exports. Israel has approved medical cannabis export today, January 27. The actual export is set to begin within 9-12 month, after proper regulations have been established. However, in two months Israel is facing an election, so this process might take a bit more time. The cannabis - [Austria Bans The Sale Of CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/03/austria-bans-cbd-products/) - Canaccord Genuity, a Canadian bank, initiated a report estimating the European cannabis market in 2018 has generated five times higher revenue than expected. It estimated that products based on CBD, one of the most prominent cannabinoids, injected €750 million to €1 billion into the European market in 2018, compared to a €200 million euro estimate - [Why Are Terpenes the Next Big Thing in the Cannabis Industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/10/terpenes-next-big-thing/) - Yes, all that talk about the CBD and THC seems a bit outdated at times. Terpenes are all the rage right now, and for all the good reasons. Truth be told, it seems a bit surprising how come this cannabis compound was not recognized earlier and used as the deciding factor in production and consumption. - [Israeli Company Univo Acquires License To Corner the Medical Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/12/israeli-company-univo-acquires-license-to-corner-the-medical-cannabis-market/) - Univo, one of the few companies to run a full seed-to-sale medical cannabis operation, has just partnered with GrowX in a deal that will make Israel a global hot spot for medical cannabis distribution. The Israeli-based company announced today that they’ll be partnering with up-and-coming aeroponics developer GrowX, and working on a new, massive facility - [Why are CBD and Hemp Companies Being Targeted on Facebook?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/17/why-are-cbd-and-hemp-companies-being-targeted-on-facebook/) - For quite some time now, Facebook has been wrongfully targeting CBD and hemp companies all across the U.S. In recent months, CBD industry companies in North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, and Kentucky, and many other states discovered have had their Facebook pages deactivated for “promoting the sale of prescription pharmaceuticals.” CBD companies are also being targeted on - [Exploring The Top CBD Beverage Trends On The Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/18/exploring-the-top-cbd-beverage-trends-on-the-market/) - CBD (cannabidiol) infused beverages are one of the latest industry trends of the year and it looks like there are no signs of this craze slowing down any time soon. With everything from sparkling water to coffee to alcoholic beverages, it seems as though CBD has infiltrated nearly every pocket of the beverage industry. Even - [Cannabis Laws By State: A Quick Guide For Your Reference](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/22/cannabis-laws-by-state-a-quick-guide-for-your-reference/) - The United States is a huge country, and it's actually not very united when it comes to the topic of legalizing cannabis. Although it remains federally illegal and unjustly categorized as a schedule 1 drug, each state is permitted to make their own laws governing cannabis use. Each state has completely different laws, qualifying conditions, - [Israel Set to Legalize Cannabis Exports on Sunday](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/25/israel-set-to-legalize-cannabis-exports-on-sunday/) - On Sunday, January 27th, the Israeli Cabinet will take a vote on whether or not to allow medical cannabis exports in a proposal known as Government Resolution 1587. This is per a recommendation from an inter-ministerial team that was established specifically to determine if cannabis export would be a practical option for industry in Israel. - [What Does Trump's Choice for Attorney General Mean For the Cannabis Industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/02/what-does-trumps-choice-for-attorney-general-mean-for-the-cannabis-industry/) - President Trump’s U.S. Attorney General nominee, William Barr, vowed to leave cannabis companies alone, so long as they’re compliant with state laws. Barr, who previously served as Attorney General from 1991 to 1993 under the Bush (Senior) administration, made the announced last month during his Senate confirmation hearing. He also acknowledged that the updated farm - [New Bill Aims To Reduce Taxes On California Cannabis Businesses](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/04/california-reducing-cannabis-taxes/) - In an effort to help thwart the thriving black market, a bill was introduced last week that would offer a tax break to legal cannabis businesses in California. The “Temporary Cannabis Tax Reduction Bill” – formally known as Assembly Bill 286 – would reduce state excise taxes from 15% to 11% until 2022. It would also - [Mislabeled Products Continue to Plague the CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/06/cbd-labeling-issues/) - Recent research shows that despite tremendous amounts of media attention in past years, the majority of CBD products continue to have labeling inconsistencies. Dr. Tod Cooperman, founder of Consumer Lab – an independent 3rd party lab that’s been testing vitamins and supplements since 1999 – said in an interview that he’s “skeptical” of CBD labeling - [Maine Implements Ban on CBD Edibles](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/06/maine-ban-cbd-edibles/) - First it was California, then Spain and last week it was Austria… now Maine is following suit and implementing a state-wide ban on CBD edibles. State health officials in Maine have issued memos informing various stores of a newly implemented ban on the sale of CBD edibles. Just like in California, this new law stems - [Tikun Olam, the leading Israeli medical cannabis supplier finally coming to the U.S.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/08/tikun-olam-medical-cannabis-us/) - Since cannabis and all of its extracts and components remain illegal in the United States, this makes for a huge setback when it comes to medical research in America. However, in Israel, medical cannabis has been legal for over a decade and they lead the world in research methods and legitimate clinical trials, dating all - [This Cannabis Stock Is More Popular Than Apple Among Younger Traders](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/13/cannabis-stock-apple/) - Canadian cannabis producer, Aurora Cannabis, recently beat out Apple as the number 1 favorite cannabis stock among millennials. Yes, you read that right. Younger investors (between the ages of 23 and 38) own more shares of cannabis stock than Apple, at least according to Robinhood, a free trading app that has become very popular among - [New Democrat Cannabis Bill To Make Banking Easier for Canna-Businesses](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/14/democrat-cannabis-bill-banking/) - Congressional Democrats are working on a bill that would provide quite a few business and banking benefits to cannabis-related companies. The document – authored by Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Danny Heck (D-WA), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Warren Davidson (R-OH) – was released last week by the House Financial Services Committee. This bill contains several new - [The Crackdown Continues: New York is Banning CBD Edibles](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/14/new-york-cbd-banning/) - Being a relatively forward-thinking state, I expect cannabis to become legal in New York within the next year or so. I’m actually a bit surprised that it’s not already legal. As a matter of fact, Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, and the majority of state residents are pro-cannabis. "We have a once-in-a-generation - [Cannabis Use Is on the Rise Among Older Generations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/14/older-cannabis-users/) - As public opinions on cannabis continue to change for the better, the fastest growing group of users might surprise you. No, it’s not millennials. It’s actually Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation – people born between the years 1928 and 1964. As a matter of fact, if someone 55 years of age older is more likely - [First Globally-Focused Cannabis Conference in the United States](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/15/global-conference-united-states/) - Portland is the place to be for all cannabis and hemp business leaders at the end of this month.The Global Cannabis Business Development Conference 2019 will be held on February 28th and March 1st in Portland, Oregon. It's the first event of its kind. This is an excellent opportunity for the US market to about - [European Parliament Calls For Uniform Medical Cannabis Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/16/european-medical-cannabis-regulations/) - The European Parliament is on a mission to provide more clarity on what exactly medical cannabis is and how it can be used and sold. On Wednesday, a resolution was passed urging the European Commission and all European Union countries to look into medical cannabis regulations and to create a concise legal definition of what constitutes - [Hemp Contaminants: Why There Might Be Heavy Metals and Toxins In Your Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/18/hemp-contaminants-heavy-metals-toxins/) - Experienced growers know there are many environmental factors that can contaminate their crops, and they need to do everything they can to prevent this and keep their consumers safe. As you may or may not know, the hemp plant is known as one of the “accumulator plants” of nature. What this means is that it - [Bye Bye CBD Edibles: Updated EC Ruling Classifies CBD as a Novel Food](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/19/europe-cbd-novel-food/) - The European Commission (EC) is fighting to reclassify CBD as a “novel food”, meaning that cannabidiol and hemp-derived food supplements will soon be illegal to sell throughout the entire continent. Although this isn’t an official ruling, a final opinion on this amendment is coming next month, in March 2019. According the Commission’s Working Group of - [Mexico Set to Legalize Recreational Cannabis by the End of the Year](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/19/mexico-legal-recreational-cannabis/) - It appears Mexico is next country in line to legalize recreational cannabis at the national level. President Andrés Manuel López Obrado’s leftist party, which currently has the congress majority, proposed a legislation that would legalize the cultivation, sale, and consumption of cannabis in Mexico. Interestingly, Mexican residents and politicians are equally divided on whether or - [The U.S. Hemp Industry Is Expected to Grow to $2.6 Billion by 2020](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/19/hemp-industry-growth/) - The entire cannabis industry has been spreading like wildfire lately, but a particular niche seems primed to becoming the next big thing: hemp. Following the passage of the U.S. Farm Bill, hemp and all hemp-based products are now legal (not including CBD edibles, currently under attack, as we just saw in New York), which makes - [Latin America Poised to Be the Next Big Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/20/latin-america-cannabis-market/) - Recent data from cannabis industry analysts, New Frontier Data, indicates that Latin America is well on its way to becoming a huge competitor in the global cannabis market. According to Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, “Uruguay in 2014 became the first nation to legalize adult use cannabis, its neighbors - [Tilray Acquires Manitoba Harvest in Landmark Deal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/22/tilray-mantitoba-harvest/) - Canadian cannabis producer and pharmaceutical company, Tilray Inc., just purchased Manitoba Harvest – makers of Hemp Hearts – for $419 million in cash and stock. The two companies merged in order to launch CBD-infused products in the United States, where allowable. With hemp already being sold foods at major chain stores such as Whole Foods, - [CBD Beauty Products are Taking Over the Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/22/cbd-beauty-products-industy/) - CBD beauty products have become so popular lately that Wall Street analysts are beginning to consider it a category of its own, separate from other CBD products and the natural beauty market. As a matter of fact, CBD beauty products are trendy enough that major retailers like Sephora, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus are starting to - [California Cannabis Businesses are Still Banned, Despite Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/24/california-cannabis-businesses-banned/) - If you thought opening a cannabis business in California was as simple as moving to the state, filing some paperwork, and opening up your very own dispensary… well, think again. Although cannabis has been legal in California for quite some time, the Golden State still has a long way to go in terms of canna-business - [CBD MLM is the Latest Fad to Hit the Direct Sales Scene](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/25/cbd-mlm-direct-sales/) - Women, many of whom are mothers, have been following a decades-old trend of selling products directly and recruiting others to sell. What started as the Avon lady of the 1970s and evolved into the “candle parties” and “lingerie parties” of the 90s, has now transformed into a modernized version of selling cleaning products, jewelry, nail - [CBD Regulations: The Legal Status of CBD Fully Explained](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/26/cbd-regulations-explained/) - Once classified as a Schedule 1 drug along with all other components of the cannabis plant, CBD is now federally legal… but with some stipulations. The 2018 Farm Bill provided legal status to Hemp, a strain of cannabis with a very low THC content but typically high levels of CBD. While this has certainly opened - [CBD Testers is Looking to Fill 3 Journalist Positions!](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/27/cbd-journalists-wanted/) - If you’re passionate about cannabis and love writing, we have the perfect job for you. CBD Testers, a leading cannabis news & product reviews site, is currently hiring for three different journalist positions! All positions will start off as part-time with the potential for a full-time contract. At the moment we are in need of - [MedMen's 'The New Normal' Video Takes a Detailed Look at the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/01/medmen-the-new-normal/) - If you need a quick, straight-to-the-point production detailing the history of cannabis in America, check out the new video short produced by MedMen. MedMen is a publicly traded cannabis company operating out of California, Nevada, New York, and Florida. They own 19 licensed cannabis facilities specializing in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail. Their recent video, titled - [Facebook Is Considering Relaxing Its Stance on Cannabis Advertising](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/06/facebook-cannabis-advertising-policy/) - For the first time ever, Facebook is considering changing its policy regarding cannabis which would allow site users to promote and sell their products. At the moment, Facebook doesn’t allow any advertisements for cannabis companies or discussions of buying or selling cannabis products. This has been a rule for a while and recently, almost all - [Why Cannabis is One of the Most Women-Friendly Industries](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/05/cannabis-women-friendly-industries/) - The cannabis industry is very women-friendly. As a matter fact, cannabis has more women in leadership roles than any other major industry in the United States. In a 2015 study of 630 companies, 36 percent of executive-level cannabis roles were held by women, while the U.S. average for female executives in any industry is 22 percent. - [The Cannabis Industry is Creating Thousands of New Jobs](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/07/cannabis-industry-creating-jobs/) - As you already know, the cannabis industry is booming. Aside from new products popping up almost weekly, there is also an influx of high-end jobs being created. According to a new report from Vangst, a cannabis-based recruitment and job placement agency, the industry is expected to grow by 220% in 2019 alone. Furthermore, they reported - [The Cannabis Business Development Conference is Coming to France](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/08/cannabis-business-france/) - Attend a top-notch event on April 9th and 10th in Paris and learn if France is a game-changer for the cannabis industry in Europe. At the Cannabis Business France 2019 you can get in touch with the key players, pioneers and experts in the French Cannabis and Hemp industry like Bedrocan, Bol Pharma, Mary's Medicinals, - [Recreational CBD Digest - Legal Weed Shops Are Taking Europe By Storm - Newsletter](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/28/recreational-cbd-digest-legal-weed-shops-are-taking-europe-by-storm/) - With all the hype around surrounding CBD at the moment, it’s no wonder that manufacturers are looking for ever more innovative and original ways to sell their products. Everywhere in Europe you can see new legal weed (high-CBD hemp flowers) opening everyday, and it's spreading like wildfire... But first, a few products: Califlower CBD Nugs (19.25% - [CBD Isolates Are Becoming a Controlled Substance](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/08/cbd-isolates-controlled-substance/) - Why CBD Isolates are slowly becoming a controlled substance and what exactly constitutes the CBD as a novel food situation? Let's take a look and get to the bottom of it. In an attempt to clear the misunderstanding surrounding the whole controlled substance / novel food crisis, we have received a clarification from the UK - [Confirmed: Swiss Hemp Flowers Will Carry a 25% Tax](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/20/smokable-hemp-flowers-tax/) - According to the Swiss authorities, hemp flowers and tobacco should be taxed the same, since they both smoked in a similar way... As a result, smokable hemp flowers will carry a 25% tax. Last week a court in Switzerland made things more complicated for the local hemp industry by ruling that sale of hemp flowers - [Seedo Launches a new Cannabis Automatic Farm in northern Israel](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/20/seedo-fully-automated-cannabis-farm/) - Seedo Corp., “Seedo” (OTCQB: SEDO), an Israeli high-tech company focused on fully automated and controlled indoor cannabis growing machines for the pesticide-free cannabis and agricultural markets, is building a 'Cannabis Automatic Farm': a fully automated, commercial-scale cannabis farm in Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel. This first-of-its-kind farm will leverage Seedo's AI-driven technology to create the ideal growing - [Lifestyle Guru Martha Stewart joins Canadian Cannabis producer Canopy Growth](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/25/martha-stewart-canopy-growth/) - Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has entered the cannabis industry — and not just because she appreciates a good home fragrance. She recently joined Canopy Growth, one of the largest cannabis producers in the world, as an adviser. She brings her "years of experience in the subject of living,” as the 77-year-old Martha Stewart explained. The - [The Green Rush Isn't so Green: a look at the Cannabis Energy-Hungry Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/22/cannabis-energy-hungry-industry/) - The cannabis industry is in a rush and it needs juice to feed it, and a lot of it - especially with an influx of countries moving towards legalizing medical (and some recreational). With this trend, there is a rising demand for plant pharmaceutical product, which is an enigma on its own - what is - [Can the Cannabis Industry Ever Become Eco-Friendly?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/24/cannabis-eco-friendly/) - While there are tremendous benefits to the evolving cannabis industry, one continuous problem they’ve been facing is expanding agriculture while trying to be eco-friendly. Is it possible? As cannabis enters a new age of legalization, the industry faces the same issue that many others have encountered before them: how to expand operations without leaving a - [FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/13/fda-commissioner-gottlieb-resigns/) - Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, surprised the country – and the cannabis industry – by announcing his plans to resign in the very near future. Gottlieb was sworn into leadership of the FDA in May of 2017 and was regarded as a quiet yet effective leader. He was also seen as - [INCB Report: US and Canada Have Poorly Regulated Cannabis Programs](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/13/incb-cannabis-programs-poorly-regulated/) - According to the United Nations, the United States and Canadian medical cannabis programs are poorly regulated and have been facilitating the “acceptance of non-medical consumption.” The UN’s International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) issued a global warning late last year that countries allowing the use of medical cannabis must find a way to guarantee that the - [Democratic 2020 Nominees Support Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/13/democratic-nominees-support-cannabis/) - Presidential contenders for the 2020 democratic party are embracing the idea of federal cannabis legalization. So far, Beto O’Rourke (Texas Congressman) hopes to expunge the records of those arrested for cannabis in the past. Cory Booker (New Jersey Senator) reintroduced his U.S. senate bill calling for nationwide cannabis legalization. And Kamala Harris (California Senator) admitted - [CannAmerica Brands To Enter Business Agreement with SERICEA Labs](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/15/cannamerica-sericea-business-agreement/) - Cannabis branding company, CannAmerica, just announced a merger with SERICEA Labs S.A. de C.V. and CBDistribution Company to build a new facility in Mexico. On March 12, 2019, CannaAmerica entered into a binding letter of intent with SERICEA Labs and CBDistribution Company, creating a joint venture brand to cultivate, extract, and import licensed CBD products, - [What Are You Really Getting When You Buy Cbd Oil on Amazon?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/27/amazon-cbd-oil/) - The Amazon marketplace is an absolute powerhouse, changing the way people all over the world do their shopping and forcing other companies to adjust to their way of doing business. That said, it makes sense that Amazon would take a swing at the CBD market, considering its sizable and consistent growth. But what exactly are - [Peru Medical Cannabis Regulations Announced](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/17/peru-medical-cannabis-regulations/) - Fifteen months after legalizing medical cannabis, the Peruvian government is now providing regulatory guidelines for legal medical use and cultivation. Peru Law 30681 legalized the use of medical cannabis in the country (Peru medical cannabis regulations):, but, as is common when new cannabis laws are passed, there was a lot of legal grey area and - [EU Seedbanks Are Jumping on the CBD Train](https://cannadelics.com/2019/03/30/seedbanks-cbd/) - Seedbanks (companies that produce cannabis seeds) see the potential of adding more CBD-rich strains to their assortment, but before we get into their newly developed strains, let's cover some background. The amount of CBD being produced is skyrocketing. According to Statista, the total U.S. consumer sales increased from $262m to $813m between 2016-2019. Today, all - [Harvest Acquires Verano in the Largest US Cannabis Deal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/06/harvest-acquires-verano-in-the-largest-us-cannabis-deal/) - Harvest Health & Recreation’s $850 million purchase of Verano Holdings is the largest U.S. deal of its kind and the company is a step closer on its way to becoming the "largest cannabis company in the world." The deal surpasses the previous record for a U.S. acquisition in the cannabis industry – MedMen’s $682 million - [This Solar-Powered Cannabis Facility is Biggest in U.S.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/14/solar-powered-cannabis-facility/) - The first commercial-scale solar-powered cannabis farm is a "green" template for the industry to follow, says the company behind its creation. Californian cultivator Canndescent spent $3.75 million retrofitting its 11,000-square-foot growing warehouse in Desert Hot Springs. The commercial-scale solar cannabis project uses 734 solar modules, on seven different carport structures, and can now produce enough - [U.S. Cannabis Industry is Creating Jobs - Over 200,00 Currently Employed](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/07/cannabis-jobs-employment/) - The cannabis industry is growing at dizzying speeds as new figures show industry jobs increased by almost 50% in 2018. Manufacturers and distributors, on both the recreational and medicinal sides, created 64,389 new positions last year - up 44% from 2017 - bringing the total number of cannabis industry jobs to 211,000. On the broader - [CVS and Walgreens Strike a Deal to Sell CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/06/cvs-walgreens-cbd/) - When you go to a major pharmacy chain, what do you expect to see on the shelves? Most people are hoping to find a large variety of good-quality OTC products. This includes cold and pain medications, ointments, hygiene supplies, supplements and more. Nonprescription products are vital to managing certain health conditions and maintaining the company’s - [Cannabis vs Marijuana - Why Language Matters](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/07/cannabis-vs-marijuana/) - After decades of confusion and vilification, society is now starting to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the cannabis plant. We’re finally moving forward from the age of prohibition, a period marked by misinformation and general hysteria over a plant that people really just didn’t know very much about. It was during this time - [The FDA Continues Sending Warning Letters to CBD Companies](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/05/fda-warning-letters/) - The FDA is relaxing its stance on CBD supplements, but due to select exceptions and what the agency is referring to as “enforcement discretion,” some companies continue to receive warning letters. According to FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb (who happens to be serving his last week as a government employee), there is one condition to the - [Selling CBD Products - The Law Fully Explained](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/12/selling-cbd-products/) - There’s been a great deal of confusion surrounding the sale of certain CBD products such as food, supplements, and hygiene products. It’s time to provide some much needed clarity. Numerous CBD products are still under FDA (Food and Drug Administration) authority. These include cosmetics, food, dietary supplements, pet products, and many others. For months now, - [What to Do About Payment Processing for Your CBD Business?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/15/cbd-payment-processing/) - If you happen to be in the process of building your own, online CBD business, you’ve probably approached a bridge that's rather difficult to cross: How to accept payments for your CBD business. For any other entrepreneur, this would be a non-issue. They could set up an account through PayPal or with their local bank - [The Department of Defense Warns Against CBD Use](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/18/dod-warns-against-cbd/) - The Department of Defense is warning troops about the risk of being accidentally exposed to THC or synthetic cannabinoids while using CBD products. In a command message on the American Forces Network, officials from the Department of Defense (DOD) warn military members that even though CBD products are not supposed to have more than 0.3 - [Aurora Embraces CBD Market in Hempco Deal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/18/aurora-embraces-cbd-market-in-hempco-deal/) - AURORA’S purchase of fellow Canadian cannabis grower Hempco is further evidence of its ambition in the CBD and industrial hemp markets. Edmonton-based Aurora will pay C$63.4 million for the 48% of Hempco it doesn’t own - in 2017 it had taken a controlling 52% stake from brother and sister founders Charles and Angela Holmes. In - [UK CBD Industry Totally Reliant on Imports](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/18/british-cbd-industry-totally-reliant-on-imports/) - While CBD storms the global health and well-being market, there lies a frustrating paradox at the heart of the UK industry, a complete dependence on imports. In its own domestic UK market the one million – and rising daily – CBD users are solely reliant on imports. Rebekah Shaman, chair of the British Hemp Association, - [From a Women’s Refuge to Cannabis CEO at the Age of 28.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/02/brandi-leifso/) - At her lowest ebb, Brandi Leifso found the inner strength to launch a beauty business, setting in motion a chain of evolutionary events which resulted in her business being courted, and then purchased, by Canadian cannabis giant Aurora. This month, the first hemp-infused skin care products are being launched by Brandi’s company Evio Beauty, supported - [Rite Aid Joins the Other Major Drugstore Chains and Begins Selling CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/19/rite-aid-cbd/) - This trend, the sale of CBD products, is spreading from one major pharmacy chain to the next with the three largest ones already on board. Rite Aid officials announced last week that the store will begin stocking CBD creams, lotions, and lip balms at more than 200 stores in Oregon and Washington. "We've heard from - [Canada Will Tax Cannabis Products Based on THC-Content](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/21/canadian-cannabis-thc-tax/) - Changes are coming very soon to the Canadian cannabis tax system, and people aren’t particularly happy about it. According to the Federal Government’s 2019 Budget, the next round of Canadian cannabis products will be taxed based on THC-content. Effective May 1, edibles, extracts, and topicals will be subject to excise tax at a rate of - [CBD Hits the Fast Food Scene with a New Burger at Carl's Jr](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/19/cbd-burger-carls-jr/) - If anything can be said about the current state of CBD, it's that this cannabinoid is extremely trendy. CBD is so trendy in fact, that even a major corporation like Carl’s Jr is getting on board. The fast food chain is testing out a CBD burger that will be available for one day only – - [Will Columbia Become the New Global Seed Bank?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/22/columbia-seed-bank/) - As multiple niches of the cannabis industry continue to legitimize, there is one sector that seems to have stayed behind in the grey market: genetics. Before we get into how Columbia will dominate the seed market, let's look at where people are currently getting their seeds. There are thousands of strains available on the market - [Congressional Democrats Focus Heavily on Cannabis Reform](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/23/congressional-democrats-cannabis-reform/) - For the first time ever, congressional democrats included a panel at their policy retreat that was focused entirely on cannabis reform. Last Thursday morning was the panel at the House Democrats’ gathering, with cannabis advocates sharing their point of view on why reform is not only a necessity in this day and age, but also - [The City of Los Angeles is Suing an Unlicensed Dispensary for Millions](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/23/los-angeles-suing-dispensary/) - In a first, the city of Los Angeles is seeking millions of dollars in civil penalties from an unlicensed cannabis dispensary. In addition to being unlicensed, the dispensary - Kush Club 20 in South Los Angeles - was selling cannabis contaminated with the fungicide paclobutrazol, which is classified as a Type II toxic chemical and - [5 Industries That Will Benefit from Cannabis, and 5 That Will Falter](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/24/industries-impacted-by-cannabis/) - In case you haven’t noticed, cannabis is EVERYWHERE. It’s one of the hot button topics of our generation and nationwide legalization is just over the horizon. So far, cannabis is completely legal in 10 states and Washington D.C. However, what many people are excited about isn’t the fact that they can freely smoke whenever they - [Vitamin Shoppe to Begin Stocking Their Shelves with CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/25/vitamin-shoppe-cbd/) - First it was the pharmacies, now The Vitamin Shoppe started stocking their shelves with CBD supplements. Last week, the Vitamin Shoppe began selling CBD softgels and they also plan to sell oral CBD drops by the end of the month. With this move, the Vitamin Shoppe is essentially thumbing their nose at the Food and - [Legal Cannabis Does NOT Increase Traffic Fatalities](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/25/cannabis-legalization-traffic-fatalities/) - According to a new study, cannabis legalization – whether for medical or recreational purposes – is NOT associated with an increase in traffic accidents or fatalities. Kansas State University graduate student Andrew Young analyzed traffic fatality data over a 23-year period using two different models to determine the impact of cannabis laws on driving accidents. - [Wal-Mart Just Announced Partnership with New Age Beverages](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/27/walmart-new-age-beverages/) - Beverages infused with cannabinoids, particularly CBD, have been gaining momentum in the retail world lately. According to a recent report from Zenith Global, an international food and beverage consulting firm, worldwide sales of CBD and hemp-infused drinks are expected to top $1.4 billion by 2024. This would be an increase of over $1.3 billion from - [Why Did Top Executives at MedMen Quit?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/26/top-executives-at-medmen-quit-amid-allegations-of-racism-and-other-unsavory-behavior/) - A total of three higher-level executives at MedMen – a Southern California-based company – have quit after alleged claims of financial duress, racism, homophobia, and misogyny. Chief Operating Officer Ben Cook, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications Daniel Li, and General Counsel Lisa Sergi Trager, all of whom served on the company’s board, have recently - [U.S. Cannabis Firms To Take It To The Banks?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/25/cannabis-firms-banks/) - Some segments of the U.S cannabis industry are akin to the 'Wild West’ with businesses having to recruit armed guards to ferry cash. This is due to Federal rules which sanction banks from working with registered cannabis businesses even though they operate within the laws of their home state. But, law makers are now under - [Trickle of U.K. Cannabis Market Listings Set to Become a Flood](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/21/uk-cannabis-market-listings/) - Just two cannabis companies are currently publicly quoted on the U.K. markets compared to more than 60 in Canada. But, this looks set to change over the coming months and years as cannabis business gears up to the changing regulatory environment in the U.K. and Europe. Australia-born and London-based, Melissa Sturgess, spent over 20 years - [Did The US Patent Office Just Make Rolling Joints Illegal?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/01/patent-office-joints-illegal/) - For many people, the very suggestion of mixing tobacco with cannabis is a horrific one. And while sometimes opposites attract, many don't consider this particular blend to be a match made in heaven. While tobacco is known to cause cancer in some people, cannabis and especially CBD, has been shown to shrink cancerous tumors in - [Everything You Need to Know About Hempcrete Houses](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/08/hempcrete-houses/) - As you may have already heard, hemp is one of the world's most sustainable and versatile materials. But it's not only a nutritious addition to your diet, great for skin, and able to be made into textiles. Part of the hemp plant can also be used to build what could be the world’s most eco-friendly - [California Pension Fund Invests in Cannabis While Shunning Tobacco](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/28/california-pension-fund-invests-cannabis/) - The largest pension fund in the United States decided they won’t invest in tobacco but they have no problem with cannabis. Back in 2000, the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Calpers) sold all of its positions in tobacco stocks and enacted a ban on future investments in tobacco-related companies. According Calpers spokeswoman Megan White, “concerns - [When IoT Meets the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/29/iot-cannabis-industry/) - Indisputably, the internet has changed the world and the way we do everything - from running our businesses to how we handle day to day tasks. The possibility of exchanging data on such a large scale has revolutionized countless industries and transformed society into the most fast-paced technological environment that has ever existed. That said, - [Germany Prepares for Domestic Cannabis Cultivation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/30/germany-domestic-cultivation/) - Germany is awarding contracts to domestic cannabis growers in an attempt to develop its medical industry and become less reliant on imports. BfArM – the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices of Germany – announced last Wednesday that it would purchase a total of 7,200 kilograms of cannabis over the next four years from - [Canadian Cannabis Cultivator Warns About Misleading Stock Promotions](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/30/cannabis-misleading-stock-promotions/) - A small, Toronto-based company is warning investors to keep their eyes peeled for a “speculative” promotional email that they say is a scam. The Canadian cannabis cultivator, Two Hands Corp., currently trades on over-the-counter stock markets as TWOH. Two Hands says it was unaware of the campaign promoting its company until it was alerted to - [The Week in Review – Cannabis reform, Banking, MedMen, Walmart & Traffic fatalities](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/30/the-week-in-review-april-21st-to-27th/) - It’s been yet another busy and productive week in the world of cannabis. With everything from new clinical trials, to political agendas, and banking issues, it can be hard to keep up sometimes. Things are changing every single day in the cannabis industry. So let’s take a few minutes to review some of the most - [California Cannabis Growers are at Risk Due to Licensing Issues](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/03/california-cannabis-growers-at-risk/) - Due to government oversight regarding cultivation licenses, California cannabis farmers are at risk of losing thousands of dollars this season. The temporary business licenses issued by the state are expiring day by day, but the state has yet to replace them with annual permits. Now, California cultivators are faced with a difficult decision: shut down - [PayPal Begins Lobbying for Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/06/paypal-begins-lobbying-for-cannabis-legalization/) - PayPal has historically been against allowing cannabis businesses to utilize its service, but that’s all changing now as they became one of the 20 groups registered to lobby on behalf of the SAFE Banking Act. In case you haven’t heard, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act has been a hot topic of discussion - [The Week in Review - PayPal opening to cannabis, E-cigarettes and Seizures, Mood specific strains and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/07/the-week-in-review-4-28/) - This week has been replete with regulatory issues, industry developments, new research, and interesting patents. As always, things in the cannabis industry stay changing and our weekly review is here to help you feel informed and up to date on everything that’s going on - be it business related topics, medical discoveries, or industry news. - [Acreage Deal Will Happen When U.S. Makes Cannabis ‘Not Illegal’, Canopy CEO](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/06/acreage-canopy-deal/) - Canopy's efforts to push through its $3.4 billion deal to acquire U.S. market leader Acreage could hinge on semantics, says the company founder. Last month, Canadian firm Canopy Growth Corporation and Acreage Holdings jointly announced that the former had secured the right to acquire 100% of the shares of Acreage. Shareholders will receive an immediate - [European Foothold For ‘World’s Largest CBD Extractor’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/04/european-foothold-for-cbd-extractor/) - Colorado company Mile High Labs has established its first European base in Northern Ireland and recently recorded its first sales in UK and Europe. Mile High, which describes itself as the ‘largest extractor of CBD isolate in the world’, began operations in Belfast, last year, and in a press release says it has since built - [Who Needs Traditional Advertising, Anyway? Cannabis Companies Benefit from Celebrity Endorsements and Influencer Marketing](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/09/cbd-influencer-marketing/) - For CBD companies, advertising can be complicated. The cannabinoid still isn’t entirely federally legal, so it's difficult to get a CBD ad approved on a platform like Google or Facebook. To reach potential customers, CBD companies often rely on influencer marketing. Influencers range from movie star celebrities to “micro-influencers” with cult followings on social media. - [Israeli Police Warn Eurovision Visitors Against CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/13/eurovision-israel-cbd/) - Israel is set to make history this month as they proudly host the world-renowned Eurovision Song Contest in the Holy Land for the first time - tourists have already touched down ahead of the event but what will happen to those carrying CBD? When it comes to CBD and Cannabis, Israel is one of the - [Former UK Chief Drug Advisor Wants Medical Cannabis For The Masses](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/13/drug-adviser-uk-cannabis/) - Cannabis and Hemp have been under prohibition across most of the world since the 1930s. But with legalization afoot in the US and some countries in Europe, some experts want it to be "embraced like Penicillin." As cannabis legalization sweeps across North America - with Canada being the latest country to permit cannabis for medical - [Canadian CBD Retailers Are Struggling To Keep Up With Demand](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/11/canadian-cbd-demand/) - Following the legalization of Cannabis in Canada, retailers are having a hard time meeting the serious demand they've faced since the new law. But there's one product that's flying off the shelves more than any other, and that's CBD. CBD is a compound inside the cannabis plant that's non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn't get you high - [Are You Breaking the Law by Taking CBD on Vacation?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/08/travel-airport-cbd/) - Most people know that's it's not a good idea to travel internationally with cannabis in their possession. Since 9/11, airport screening has increased dramatically around the world, and that means that anyone could get in trouble for carrying a controlled substance. CBD is legal - sort of - in some countries in Europe, but can - [Veterans move towards medical cannabis, but the VA opposes it](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/13/veterans-medical-cannabis/) - Three medical cannabis bills were introduced to the health subcommittee of the Veterans Affairs, and they're widely supported despite opposition from the VA itself. The VA heard testimony on the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (H.R. 712), Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act (H.R. 2191) and the Veterans for Equal Access Act - [Koi CBD Faces Lawsuit After Pennsylvania Woman Fails Drug Test](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/10/koi-cbd-drug-test/) - A woman from Pennsylvania is suing Koi CBD for failing a drug test after using their products. The lawsuit was filed by Bianca Thurston in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, where Koi CBD is based out of. According to Thurston, she was fired from her job of 1 year after testing positive for - [Cannassure Completes Their Medical Cannabis Analytical Method Development and Validation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/11/cannassure-medical-cannabis/) - Israeli company, Cannassure Therapeutics, recently announced that they've hit a new company milestone in their research of various cannabinoids. According to the press release, Cannassure successfully completed their medical cannabis analytical method development and validation, in compliance with the requirements set forth by the Israeli Medical Cannabis Authority (IMCA). The project was led by Dana - [This Week in Review: New Veteran Bills, Hemp Seeds in Space, Microdosing with Cannabis, Eurovision ban and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/14/week-in-review-5-14/) - We at CBD Testers have had the pleasure of covering some very exciting cannabis-related topics this past week. New medical bills for Veterans, hemp seeds being launched into outer space, a lawsuit against a well-known company, and the list goes on. Continue reading to get fully informed on the most interesting stories from the last - [Sativa to Shift From Canadian Investments to U.K. Trading](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/14/sativa-investments-canada-uk/) - The U.K.s first publicly-listed medical cannabis company is to open a nationwide chain of High Street CBD cafes and change its trading name as it looks to secure additional capital. Sativa Investments PLC was established as a medical cannabis investment vehicle in March last year with the aim of investing primarily in Canadian companies. However, - [U.S. Market Strategies Differ from Canadian Cannabis Leaders](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/12/us-market-strategies-vs-canada/) - Canadian cannabis companies are taking the world by storm, and industry leaders are taking notice. Despite growing Canadian interest in the U.S. market one leading cannabis company boss says he prefers to focus on his home market - for the time being. Shares in Aphria have jumped some 25% since company chairman and interim CEO, - [U.K. firm backed by Star Trek star and Snoop Dogg to raise $50 million](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/10/snoop-dogg-star-wars-oxford/) - The U.K. company backed by Snoop Dogg’s venture firm and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart is looking to raise additional funds to develop new cannabis drugs. Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT) is seeking close to $50 million to finance its work until around 2024, reports Canadian business website BNN Bloomberg. In 2018, OCT secured investments from - [Florida Parents Lose Custody Of Toddler In CBD Vs. Chemo Battle](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/17/parents-lose-custody-cbd/) - When doctors told one Florida couple that chemo was the only way to save their toddler's life, they had no idea that refusing could have such dire consequences. When 3-year-old Noah was diagnosed with cancer in his blood and bone marrow in April, his parents were understandably distraught. Doctors told Joshua McAdams and Taylor Bland-Ball - [Pressure Mounting In Switzerland To Legalize Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/17/switzerland-cannabis/) - As pressure mounts on the Swiss government to legalize and regulate Cannabis, a new pilot scheme to give 5,000 citizens licenses could pave the way. The Swiss Federal Commission for Addiction Issues recently called once again for cannabis to be legalized and regulated in Switzerland. It comes after pharmacists said they wanted to be able - [Why Is THC Still Illegal In the Country Where It Was Discovered?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/14/thc-illegal-israel/) - THC - short for Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol - is the compound in cannabis responsible for all the hype and the one that has the mind-altering effects. But why is it still illegal in the country where it was first discovered? Cannabis has been around for millennia, and has been used by millions of people throughout the ages - [Could Hemp Become The Next Big Global Industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/15/hemp-next-global-industry/) - Did you know that Hemp is one of the earliest domesticated plants known to man? What about the fact that it's been cultivated for tens of thousands of years and can be used to produce fuel? The Hemp plant has been cultivated for many centuries across many continents by a range of different cultures and - [4 Ways Hemp Plastic Can Help Save Our Planet](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/14/hemp-plastic-save-planet/) - It’s no secret that plastic pollution is rapidly destroying our planet. But scientists and engineers are discovering that hemp plastic could be a possible solution. According to Plastic Oceans, out of the 300 million ton of plastic we produce every year, 50% is single use plastic. And from all the world’s plastic produced, only about 9% - [Big Box Retailers are Eyeing CBD from Afar](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/15/big-box-retailers-cbd/) - Following in Walmart’s footsteps, multiple large chain stores are prepping for the inevitable day that CBD products will be filling their shelves. A few weeks ago, Walmart signed a deal with New Age Beverages and, love them or hate them, Walmart has always been good at staying ahead of the trends. Now, other big box - [Denver Residents Vote to Decriminalize "Magic Mushrooms"](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/16/denver-decriminalize-mushrooms/) - In a bold and unprecedented move, Denver, Colorado is poised to become the first U.S. city to decriminalize “magic mushrooms”. Although this doesn’t mean they are legal, technically, Denver residents have voted yes on Initiative 301, which deprioritizes criminal prosecution for possession and personal use of psilocybin, which is the active ingredient in psychoactive mushrooms - [Starting June, Many CBD Companies Will No Longer Be Accepting Visa](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/16/visa-cbd/) - Popular payment processor for the CBD industry recently notified all of their e-commerce customers who sell cannabidiol that they will no longer be able to process Visa payments at the end of the month. Since the beginning of May, many CBD business had yet another obstacle thrown in their path when they were notified by - [New European 0.3 THC Rules Could Be a Major Boost For CBD Production](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/18/european-union-thc-limits/) - Move to increase European cannabis THC levels will allow farmers to increase CBD ratios too, says a leading cannabis expert. Proposed changes to the EU Common Agriculture Policy will raise permitted THC levels from 0.2 to 0.3 percent in seed varieties approved for use in Europe. It should also prove to be of major benefit - [Can GW’s Cannabis Drug Epidiolex Trump Retail CBD Products?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/16/epidiolex-cbd-products/) - Multi-billion dollar cannabis drug company GW Pharmaceuticals is set to launch its Epidiolex drug in five European countries after a successful first quarter of sales in the U.S. The U.K.-based company has also cheered investors by announcing successful trials of the CBD isolate drug for patients suffering from a rare epileptic condition. And, concerns that - [Top 5 Resources You Didn’t Know Hemp Could Be Used For](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/21/top-5-resources-hemp/) - Countless opportunities are being discovered from the cultivation of the hemp plant. Hemp is a diverse, sustainable, and economical resource that can be used to manufacture endless amounts of products. This relative of the cannabis plant, also happens to be extremely low in psychoactive compounds. Hemp Can Make Military Supplies In 1942 after the bombing - [Israeli Medical Cannabis Exports Could Reach $60 Billion By 2027](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/22/israeli-cannabis-export-60-billion/) - Back in January, we reported that Israel made the groundbreaking decision to approve the export of medical Cannabis. Now, analysts are predicting that the industry could see unprecedented revenue within a decade. Ayelet Shaked, Justice Minister of Israel, made a statement back in January about the Israeli government's decision to legalize the export of cannabis: - [How Does Big Pharma Feel About Losing Over 18 Billion Dollars to Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/23/big-pharma-medical-cannabis/) - When it comes to the pharmaceutical industry, unfortunately, these days it's more about money than saving lives. But how does big pharma feel about potentially losing more than $18 billion to medical cannabis? Cannabis helps many people with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. It's also been used medicinally for centuries and has - [The African Cannabis Market is Poised to Reach $7.1 Billion Within Four Years](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/22/african-cannabis-market/) - Cannabis is distancing itself from its former days of prohibition and people are enjoying legalization - both medically and recreationally throughout North America and Europe. But what's been going on in Africa? While the world focuses most of its attention on the legalization of cannabis and CBD in certain countries like the United States, Canada, - [Congress Tells DEA To Get Moving On Medical Cannabis Research Applications](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/20/congress-fda-cannabis-research/) - Various bodies associated with the prohibition of cannabis are under pressure to get moving when it comes to approving applications for the medical research of cannabis. This pressure is coming on high now as nearly 30 esteemed members of the House of Representatives penned a letter on the matter. The letter was addressed to both - [Italian Government Waging War on CBD Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/19/italy-cbd-flowers/) - A widespread shift to the political right has taken place in Europe in recent years, mainly due to mass immigration and the failing European Union. CBD Flowers just became the latest target in the crosshairs of the Interior Minister of Italy, Mattea Salvini who said he's going to war with Cannabis. Salvini - a right-leaning - [The Week in Review - New EU Laws, Issues with Visa, Custody Battles, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/19/weekly-review-5-19/) - In the ever-changing world of CBD, this week has seen a lot exciting news that impacts everyone in the industry, from business owners to investors to consumers. The last seven days have brought us global policy changes, payment processing woes, huge corporations doing market research of their own, and a parents custody of their child - [Oregon Cannabis Export Bill on its Way to Becoming Law](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/23/oregon-cannabis-export/) - In an unprecedented move, the Oregon will likely be the first state to allow the export of cannabis products across state lines. After passing the senate with 19-9 vote - 2 republicans and 17 democrats voted in favor - Bill 582 is on its way to the House where it’s expected to easily pass. The - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Big Changes in Europe, Issues with Visa, Congress Pushing for Research, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/20/cannabis-business-weekly-review-5-20/) - There has been a great deal of change going on in the global cannabis industry with important news updates from the U.S., Canada, and multiple European countries this week. In the United States - big box retailers like Walmart and Target have been doing market research for their future endeavors in the CBD industry, congress - [Facebook is Finally Getting Sued for Targeting Cannabis Businesses](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/22/facebook-sued-cannabis/) - It’s poetic justice at last as Facebook finally gets sued over their unrelenting anti-cannabis policies. Even though representatives from the social media network recently said they would update their cannabis polices to be more fair and inclusive, they continue to delete accounts that sell or discuss cannabis. Now, their inconsistencies have come around full circle - [World’s Largest Outdoor Cannabis Farm Given The Go-Ahead](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/21/largest-outdoor-cannabis-farm/) - Canadian firm, 48North Cannabis Corp, is to begin planting the world’s largest outdoor cannabis growing site. The company says the 100-acre facility near Hamilton in Ontario will produce over 40,000 kilograms of organic outdoor cannabis this year. This September, the first crop will be harvested at what is what is expected to be the lowest-cost - [Marlboro Investment Lights-Up Fortunes of Canada’s Cronos Group](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/19/marlboro-investment-lights-up-fortunes-of-canadas-cronos-group/) - Sales have doubled at Canada’s third largest cannabis company following a near $2 billion investment by Marlboro parent Altria. Mike Gorenstein, CEO of The Cronos Group told the NASDAQ that Marlboro / Altria’s investment has ignited the business. Announcing its first quarter results, last week, he said: “We’re delighted to have officially closed our transaction - [Patients In Colorado Can Now Choose Cannabis As Alternative Medication](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/31/colorado-cannabis-alternative-medication/) - The Colorado Assembly just passed a new bi-partisan bill to allow Colorado residents to choose cannabis over pharmaceutical drugs. Senate Bill 13 is a massive success for cannabis, but a blow for big pharma. The American opioid epidemic is currently at epic proportions. More and more people are "innocently" prescribed opioid drugs by their doctors - [TSA Updates Policy To Allow Hemp-Derived CBD On Flights](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/29/tsa-cbd-hemp/) - Until now it's been illegal for travelers to take CBD on flights under fear of potential criminal prosecution. But now, the TSA just made a historic amendment to their policy, allowing CBD from hemp on all domestic and international flights. It's fantastic news for people who use CBD for medical purposes. Those people were unable, - [Legal Cannabis In Canada: Spotlight On Provincial Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/28/legal-cannabis-in-canada-spotlight-on-provincial-regulations/) - Canada made history in 2018 when it became the second country in the world to legalize cannabis. Legalization has been going well in Canada since then but has not been without its problems. One of those problems is the differences between provincial laws in different parts of the country. While cannabis legalization in Canada has - [Canadian Government Pledges $24.5 Million for Medical Cannabis Research](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/30/canadian-medical-cannabis-research/) - Canada made history recently when they introduced the full legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes. So far, legalization in Canada is going well and money is being plowed into more than 20 different research initiatives. Canada became the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to officially legalize cannabis back in 2018. Medicinal cannabis was - [NFL Agrees To Consider Medical Cannabis For Player Pain Management](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/29/nfl-medical-cannabis-cbd/) - The NFL has not traditionally been the biggest fan of anything cannabis or CBD related. Until now, there's been a natural distinction between sports and cannabis. Could that all be about to change? When it comes to professional sports, there's no room for mistakes. Perhaps that's why cannabis and anything related to it, even CBD, - [Bulgaria Makes History By Becoming the First EU Country to Allow CBD Sales](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/27/bulgaria-cbd-sales/) - While cannabis and hemp legalization sweep across North America, Europe is another continent that's following suit. Bulgaria just took a brave new step by allowing the open sale of CBD in the European state. Recent reports have confirmed that Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and the Food Safety Agency of Bulgaria just issued - [Could CBD-Infused Beverages Transform The Food And Drink Industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/26/cbd-infused-beverages/) - CBD derived from hemp - containing only trace amounts of the psychoactive element, THC - is now legal federally following the 2018 Farm Bill. But how will that impact the food and drink industry when it comes to cannabis infusions? As cannabis legalization sweeps across North and South America, Europe and other parts of the - [Olivia Newton-John Wants Full Medical Cannabis Access For Aussies](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/25/olivia-newton-john-medical-cannabis-australia/) - Those who are old enough will remember when Olivia Newton-John rose to fame after appearing in the hit movie Grease. Since then, the Australian superstar has had breast cancer and has become a high-profile advocate for legalizing cannabis in Australia. It's estimated that roughly one-third of all Australians over the age of 22 have tried - [Ministry of Health In Israel Makes Medical Cannabis More Accessible](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/24/israel-medical-cannabis-accessible/) - Israel already has a robust and widespread medical cannabis program for its citizens, although bureaucracy and red tape have been overly oppressive. But that's hopefully about to change. Patients in Israel who have cancer, IBS and other bowel issues, and Parkinson's are entitled to apply for a medical cannabis permit directly from the Ministry of - [Square Begins Processing CBD / Cannabis Industry Payments](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/27/square-processing-cbd-payments/) - Access to consistent financial services has proven challenging in the cannabis industry, even when it comes to recently legalized, hemp-derived CBD products. This includes everything from acquiring a basic bank account to obtaining business loans and even processing customers’ payments. And while some companies, like PayPal, are participating in the movement to help CBD businesses - [This Week in Review: Facebook Lawsuit, CBD for Addicts, Beginner Strains, Warnings from a Veterinarian and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/26/this-week-in-review-facebook-lawsuit-cbd-for-addicts-beginner-strains-warnings-from-a-veterinarian-and-more/) - Aside from all the newsworthy cannabis-related stories that happened this past week, we here at CBD Testers have some exciting news of our own: We just launched the very first CBD Testers Business Weekly Newsletter on Monday! We will also be launching a few more newsletters over upcoming weeks: The Cannabis Lifestyle Weekly Newsletter, the - [Don't Miss the First Annual World CBD Awards in Barcelona, Spain](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/30/world-cbd-awards-barcelona/) - Think your product or brand has what it takes to be called “The Best”? Well, put it to the challenge at the first ever World CBD Awards in Barcelona this July. The World CBD Awards are brought to you by comparecbd.com, who wanted to create an industry standard that rewards companies who are doing everything - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review - Cannabis Exports, Big Pharma Losing Money, the Largest Cannabis Farm and More](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/27/cannabis-business-weekly-review-cannabis-exports-big-pharma-losing-money-the-largest-cannabis-farm-and-more/) - With each passing week, a growing number of countries and states examine the many ways cannabis could bring them revenue. We have Oregon, USA and Israel getting into the business of cannabis exports, analysts looking at the potential of the African cannabis market, and company owners fighting for their right to advertise. All that and - [Aurora: ‘No Place For Outdoor Cultivation in Our Global Empire’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/29/outdoor-cannabis-cultivation/) - While many yearn for a focus on low-cost, environmentally-friendly outdoor cultivation, Aurora says its ‘re-inventing cannabis production’ on its way to building a ‘global empire’. The leading Canadian cannabis company says its U.S. $100 million-plus, hi-tech ‘Sky' rooms are capable of producing over six crops a year in eight week continuous growing cycles with a - [Top U.S. Advocacy Groups for Hemp & CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/04/hemp-advocacy-groups/) - Advocacy is an essential portion of any industry — especially when you are working in a modern emerging industry. We are living in a very competitive era, so any product or service attempting to be successful venture will inevitably encounter some challenges. Thus, organized hemp advocacy becomes a necessary element for establishing a respectable presence - [Inhalation Bill Finally Approved By Louisiana State Legislature](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/07/louisiana-inhalation-bill/) - As cannabis legalization sweeps across America, a lot of confusion exists when it comes to specific laws in various states. Louisiana just took a step in the right direction by approving the 'Inhalation Bill' for medical products. Cannabis has been legal for medical purposes in Louisiana for some years. At the same time, recreational cannabis - [France's New Medical Cannabis Program Could Assist One Million Patients](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/04/medical-cannabis-france/) - There were rumors back in 2017 that France was on the verge of decriminalizing cannabis. Since then, the European state has come a long way and just announced a brand new experimental medical cannabis program. May 28, 2019, will go down in French history as the day when the French Senate gave the green light - [CBD Industry Facing Bad Press For Ongoing Labeling Issues](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/03/cbd-labeling-issues-2/) - The CBD industry is a booming one and is growing at a rate that can only be described as exponential. However, due to a lack of regulations and oversight, the industry is getting a bunch of negative headlines these days. But are they valid? The first thing to remember is that not all CBD is - [Illinois Becomes 11th U.S. State To Legalize Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/03/illinois-legalize-cannabis/) - Cannabis legalization is sweeping across North America like wildfire these days. Canada made cannabis legal for recreational purposes last year, and Illinois now is the 11th American state to follow suit. Everyone expected New York to become the next state in America to legalize cannabis recreationally, but they were wrong. In a surprising turn of - [Ethiopian Cannabis Industry Could Be Worth $10 Billion](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/05/ethiopian-hemp-industry/) - Cannabis and hemp in Africa are big business, and that could be great news for a continent that struggles to feed its people. A New Frontier Data report entitled, 'The African Regional Hemp & Cannabis Report, 2019 industry outlook,' just found that Ethiopia's cannabis market potential could stand at the $10 billion mark. New Frontier - [Could Cannabis Legalization Lead to Massive Employment Boom?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/05/cannabis-legalization-employment-boom/) - Cannabis legalization in America has led to a lot of good things so far. Opioid abuse is down in states where cannabis is legal, and a lot of tax revenue has already been generated. What the government doesn't want you to know is how many jobs cannabis legalization has created. Despite numerous states legalizing cannabis - [The FDA Held its First Public Hearing to Discuss CBD Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/01/fda-cbd-public-hearing/) - Nearly ten hours of testimony about CBD from regulators, health professionals, advocates, opponents, and consumers left the FDA with much to think about. On Friday, May 31st, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) acting commissioner Ned Sharpless began the first ever public hearing on CBD. This historic meeting was meant to encourage the FDA to - [The Week in Review: FDA Public Hearing on CBD, TSA Relaxing Their Policies, Ancient Origins of the Cannabis Plant, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/02/the-week-in-review-fda-public-hearing-on-cbd-tsa-relaxing-their-policies-ancient-origins-of-the-cannabis-plant-and-more/) - It’s been a busy week in terms of CBD regulation, with the TSA now allowing hemp-derived CBD on flights and the FDA holding its first public hearing to discuss how to approach the topic of CBD supplements and food additives. Additionally, we learned whether it can be taken into a hotel or not and that - [The Business Weekly Review: Updates from the FDA and TSA, CBD in Bulgaria, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/03/the-business-weekly-review-updates-from-the-fda-and-tsa-cbd-in-bulgaria-and-a-lot-going-on-in-canada/) - As demand for CBD products continues to grow, multiple government agencies in the United States are attempting to refine their outdated regulations. We have big news today from both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Travel Security Administration (FDA), Bulgaria recently began to allow the free sale of CBD products, and there's been - [CBD Marketing 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Advertising in the CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/08/cbd-marketing-advertising-101/) - When it comes to growing your business - whether it’s new or already established - marketing is one of the most important aspects you could focus on. The right ad campaign and knowing how to get the word out about your company or product can make or break any business. For most entrepreneurs, it all - [Aurora's Boss: ‘Canada to Lead Global Cannabis Industry for Years to Come’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/06/canada-global-cannabis-leader/) - Cannabis is a ‘global mega-trend’ with Canada set to be the world-leader for years to come, says one of the industry’s most senior figures. Aurora boss Cam Battley says it will be around for the next 50 years as the therapeutic benefits of cannabis change the way drugs are prescribed in Canada we and across - [Australian Cannabis Firm Leaps Into U.K. Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/07/althea-concierge-uk/) - Australian listed cannabis company Althea has launched a medical educational platform for U.K. doctors. Called Althea Concierge UK, it will be similar to the platform it operates in its home country, and aims to provide a clinical evidence base for healthcare professionals looking to prescribe medical cannabis. Althea hopes the platform will streamline the prescription - [Plus Products Positioned for a Canadian Feast](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/08/plus-products-california-canada/) - Leading Californian edibles business, Plus Products, is set to enter the Canadian market when it further liberates recreational cannabis use later this year. Founded in a garage, Plus Products now operates from a 12,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, close to Los Angeles, producing over one million gummies a week. It listed on the Canadian Securities - [Canada’s Cannabis Industry Held Back by Supply Shortages](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/06/canada-cannabis-shortage/) - Over ambitious production targets have contributed to the shortage of supply in the Canadian cannabis market, says a leading entrepreneur. Jeannette VanderMarel co-CEO of 48North says it’s ‘very difficult to grow good quality to cannabis’ with many farms achieving only 30% of harvesting ambitions - and it's contributing to the supply shortage sweeping the nation. - [South African Government Declassifies CBD From Dangerous to Medicinal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/13/south-africa-declassifies-cbd/) - The relationship between the South African government and cannabis has been a changeable and tumultuous one for many decades. But now, a new change in the classification of CBD just made history. As the world starts to come to terms with the new reality of cannabis legalization in North America and elsewhere, there's a lot - [Edibles In Canada Still In Limbo Following Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/13/edibles-in-canada/) - While cannabis legalization has gone swimmingly in Canada since 2018, for the most part, there are still some kinks that need to be ironed out. Edibles are one quagmire the Canadian government finds themselves deeply entrenched in, and they're supposed to become legal soon. When cannabis for recreational use was made legal in Canada in - [Texas Medical Cannabis Program Gains Senate Approval](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/12/texas-medical-cannabis-program/) - The program for expanding medical cannabis in Texas took a bold step forward yesterday after the Texas Senate approved a bill to expand the list of medical conditions that can be treated by cannabis. There has been a dispute afoot in the Lone Star State over legalizing cannabis for some time now. And while the - [The Week in Review: Canadian Cannabis, Antibiotic Resistance, Father's Day Gift Ideas, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/09/the-week-in-review-canadian-cannabis-antibiotic-resistance-fathers-day-gift-ideas-and-more/) - We’ve covered a lot of exciting topics this week with the ongoing evolution of cannabis industry regulations, medical discoveries, and leisurely products. For the time being, the world is looking at Canada to lead the way as they continue to dominate the industry. We’re also exploring the possibility of using cannabinoids to battle the growing - [Learn All About Products at the First Annual World CBD Awards](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/10/the-world-cbd-awards/) - For an evening to remember, make sure you don’t miss the first annual World CBD Awards - one of the most unique events the industry has to offer. The World CBD Awards will make its debut this July in the lovely coastal city of Barcelona, Spain. This ceremony was created to give appropriate recognition to - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Illinois Legalizes, World CBD Awards, CBD Marketing 101, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/10/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-illinois-legalizes-world-cbd-awards-cbd-marketing-101-and-more/) - Take a look in any direction and surely you’ll see some mention of CBD somewhere. Whether it’s online, on TV, in a magazine or at a store, it’s hard to deny that the CBD industry is on fire. This week we’ll take a look at an interesting new event that will be debuting in Spain - [Cannabis Europa - A World Class Conference in the Heart of London](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/13/cannabis-europa/) - Cannabis reform and research is taking the world by storm and Europe is right at the heart of it all, so naturally, a lot of exciting events have been making their European debuts over the last few years. It’s undeniable that cannabis use - from flowers to softgels and everything in between - is becoming - [Nevada Employers are Now Prohibited from Denying Jobs Based on Cannabis Use](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/15/nevada-employment-cannabis/) - As of next year, Nevada employers will no longer be allowed to discriminate against job applicants for failing a drug test for cannabis. It’s a landmark move making Nevada the first state in the country to enact such a law. According to the bill, it will soon be “unlawful for any employer in this State - [Cannabis Oil Now Available in Harrods of London](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/15/cannabis-oil-harrods-london/) - Harrods, one of the world’s most high-profile, luxury department stores, is now stocking CBD oil supplied by one of the United Kingdom’s leading cannabis oil companies. Hannah Skingle, Chief Operating Officer of Dragonfly, said: “We are delighted by this CBD distribution deal with Harrods, which further entrenches the legitimacy of the Dragonfly brand. It is - [Almost 20 New Recreational Products Coming to Canada](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/14/recreational-products-canada/) - With just four months to the liberalization of the Canadian recreational cannabis market Deloitte estimates it could eventually be worth around $2.7 billion. The global financial consultancy says this will be in addition to the existing $6 billion domestic market for recreational and medical cannabis, reports Bloomberg. In addition to the currently legal dried flower, - [By Royal Appointment: Will Her Majesty’s Court Embrace Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/12/cannabis-royal-family/) - With one pillar of the establishment set to embrace cannabis, will the Head of the British State now follow suit? Earlier this week it emerged that the Church of England (CofE) is to consider medical cannabis investments. The titular head of the CofE is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second and this has prompted speculation - [Holy Smoke - Church Of England To Invest In Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/11/cannabis-church-of-england/) - The medical cannabis industry has been given the blessing of the Church of England. The investment arm of the CofE will relax a self-imposed ban and consider investment into medical cannabis, reports U.K newspaper the Financial Times (FT).The Church Commissioners for England, which oversees the church’s £12.6 billion investment portfolios, has previously had an investment - [Double-digit Losses For Cannabis Stocks](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/10/double-digit-losses-for-cannabis-stocks/) - Cannabis stocks took a battering in May although not quite the magnitude many Canadian stocks suffered late last year. In October 2018, Canadian stocks plummeted – many by over a quarter – after the legalization of recreational cannabis. Many analysts put this down to profit taking with Patrick Morton of Cannabis Invest U.K. saying savvy investors - [Cannabis and CBD Oil Use in Muslim Culture](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/18/cannabis-cbd-oil-muslim-culture/) - In an era where veganism and a "woke" mentality dominates the Western cultural climate, holistic health remedies are just around every corner. It’s no surprise cannabis and CBD alternatives are growing in popularity, even in Muslim cultures where the substance is strictly forbidden. With regard to cannabis, Sharia law has established that the cultivation and - [Wellicy CBD Brand Making Big Business Moves](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/19/wellicy-cbd-brand-making-big-business-moves/) - As a CBD brand, your reputation is extremely significant and putting out pretty packaging is just not enough. So, with a concentration on networking to build positive relationships; educating consumers, maintaining compliance, choosing proper extraction methods, advocating for the industry, partnering with reputable companies, engaging with customers and expressing a genuine interest are just some - [China Eyes the Booming CBD Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/20/china-cbd/) - The Chinese are never far behind when it comes to manufacturing innovations they can sell across the globe. China now has its sights firmly on CBD, but what about regulations and quality control? CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is all the rage in North America and Europe at the moment. Whether it's CBD Oil drops, CBD - [Colorado Earned $1 Billion From Cannabis Tax Since 2014](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/19/colorado-1-billion-cannabis-tax/) - Colorado was among the first states to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes on January 1, 2014. As it turns out, revenue from cannabis tax is very lucrative indeed. According to law firm Vicente Sederberg based in Denver, the state of Colorado has generated more than $1 billion in cannabis tax revenues since legalization in 2014. - [2020 Presidential Hopeful Unveils All-Encompassing Cannabis Legalization Plan](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/21/2020-presidential-hopeful-cannabis-legalization/) - The race for the 2020 election in the US will be gearing up soon enough, as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced recently that she wants to run for the Commander-in-Chief post at the White House. Her plan to fully legalize cannabis if she takes office has many eyebrows raised in different directions across the nation. - [California State Assembly Authorizes CBD For Food and Health Supplements](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/21/california-authorizes-cbd-food-supplements/) - As cannabis and CBD legalization sweeps across North America, one problematic area to date has been food, drinks, and cosmetics that contain CBD. California just made a groundbreaking decision in the right direction. As long as the food or beverage contains CBD (Cannabidiol) that is derived from hemp and not from cannabis, it will soon - [The Week in Review: Cannabis Stock Market Update, CBD Vape vs Edibles, Cannabis Yoga, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/16/the-week-in-review-cannabis-stock-market-update-cbd-vape-vs-edibles-cannabis-yoga-and-more/) - In this week's review, we'll take an in-depth look at CBD marketing and how to best advertise your business. We'll also cover a few other topics including a short list of the things you can't do with CBD, the differences between isolate, tincture, and distillate, whether or not THC can be used for pet fish, and - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: New Products Coming to Canada, Big Changes in Nevada, Texas Medical Cannabis, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/17/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-new-products-coming-to-canada-big-changes-in-nevada-texas-medical-cannabis-and-more/) - Although stocks were down last month, production is up as nearly 20 new recreational products are set to be legalized in Canada. Also, Nevada employers can no longer bar cannabis users from jobs, the South African government declassified CBD, and Texas is expanding its medical cannabis program. A truly exciting week as far as regulations - [Is corporate cannabis taking over the industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/19/corporate-cannabis-taking-over/) - In California, where Prop. 64 was expected to protect small-business owners, many are being pushed out by ‘Big Cannabis’. The legal industry in the Golden state is growing exponentially. Last year it was valued at $2.51 billion, making it the largest cannabis market in not just the US, but the entire world. There are also - [TrustCanna – The New Global Seal of Approval For All CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/19/trustcanna-global-seal-of-approval-cbd/) - Ambitious efforts to rid the global cannabis industry of rogue operators are being launched in the U.K. TrustCanna has been established with the support of the Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) which has almost 900 members across the globe. Hugh McKeown, CEO of TrustCanna, is asking all businesses involved in the legal CBD industry to sign-up - [Is Cannabis Dousing The Electric Vehicle Spark?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/18/cannabis-electric-vehicle-investments/) - The huge appetite for cannabis investing is putting the brakes on the global electric vehicle revolution, say some experts. Mining companies and analysts at this month’s Lithium Supply and Markets Conference in Santiago said many sessions were played to half-empty rooms, demonstrating a the lack of interest from investors and fund managers, reports BNN Bloomberg. - [‘Truss’ - The New Mexican Cannabis Drink From Molson Coors and Hexo](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/20/truss-cannabis-drink/) - Brewing giant Molson Coors and Canadian partner Hexo look set to take their non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused drinks range south of the border. To be known as Truss in Canada it will go on sale this autumn and comes as Molson Coors takes steps to shore-up revenues in an era of declining alcohol sales. BNN Bloomberg reports - [American CBD Market In Sight For Cronos](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/20/american-cbd-market-cronos/) - Canadian cannabis firm Cronos looks set to make a major foray south of the border with the aim of tapping into the booming U.S. CBD market. Mike Gorenstein, Cronos Group CEO and co-founder, told the Cheddar news website that through its partnership with Marlboro owner Altria it has access to over 200,000 retail stores across - [Activist and Dispensary Owner Lists Company on Canadian Stock Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/22/cannabis-activist-company-stock-market/) - One of America’s leading cannabis activists has taken his chain of dispensaries public with a listing in Canada. Steve DeAngelo, co-founder of Californian business Harborside Health, went to his first cannabis rally, in 1974, at the age of 16 .Speaking to Bloomberg TV he said: “My basic goal is that everyone around the world who - [Illinois Officially Becomes USA's 11th Recreational Cannabis State](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/27/illinois-officially-becomes-usas-11th-recreational-cannabis-state/) - The good people of Illinois moved a step closer to alternative medical treatments and solutions yesterday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker officially signed the bill that paves the way for the full legalization of Cannabis across the state. The new governor of Illinois may be one of the few in the US who stuck to his - [First Ever Criminal Conviction For British CBD Flower Vendor Sends Shockwaves](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/28/criminal-conviction-for-british-cbd/) - While cannabis legalization moves forward across most of North America, the same can't be said for the UK, where the recent criminal conviction of a CBD Flower vendor from Preston has shocked many in the community. While it's legal in many states across the US and in Canada to grow, possess and use cannabis and - [Is The Market For Cannabis Terpenes About To Explode?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/22/market-for-cannabis-terpenes/) - The worldview towards cannabis is changing a lot these days, whether it be for medical or recreational use. It seems that the days of vilifying this herb are over for the most part, as the world enters a new era of cannabis legalization. As cannabis legalization sweeps across North America and other parts of the - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: Big Cannabis is Taking Over, New Medical Studies, CBD for Seniors, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/23/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-big-cannabis-is-taking-over-new-medical-studies-cbd-for-seniors-and-more/) - As the cannabis industry becomes more mainstream, will there still be room for smaller mom-and-pop dispensaries? And have you heard how much money Colorado is making from their legal cannabis industry? Quick hint, it's a lot! Plus, new studies show certain cannabinoids can be used to treat fungal infections, and learn how to choose the best pre-rolled - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: California Approves CBD Edibles, Chinese CBD Industry, Colorado Cannabis Taxes, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/24/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-california-approves-cbd-edibles-chinese-cbd-industry-colorado-cannabis-taxes-and-more/) - A lot of changes have been happening in the Golden State's cannabis industry lately. But it's not just California, Colorado is experiencing some changes as well with one of the biggest companies in the state making major business moves and an in-depth look at how much they're raking in from recreational cannabis taxes. All that - [San Francisco Becomes First U.S. City to Ban E-Cig Sales](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/26/san-francisco-ban-e-cig-sales/) - In a completely unprecedented move, San Francisco is set to become the first city in the United States to ban the sales of e-cigarettes. Will others follow in their footsteps? According to the new ordinance, which was unanimously passed by the city’s board of supervisors, "no person shall sell or distribute an electronic cigarette to - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Novel Food CBD Ruling, Responsible Cannabis Industry, Illinois Legalizes, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/01/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review/) - Welcome back to the Cannabis Business Weekly Review and Newsletter, where we'll cover the details of yet another busy week. While Illinois took the plunge and legalized recreational cannabis, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban the sale of e-cigs. This week also brought more information on the European Union novel food ruling - [Want More Knowledge? Enroll in a Cannabis University Program](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/03/cannabis-education/) - The key to thriving in any competitive industry is education and when it comes to cannabis, there is truly so much to learn. Since the majority of adults were raised in a time when cannabis was illegal and considered a dangerous drug, understandably, there is a great deal of misinformation going around. With the continued - [Canopy Growth CEO Leaves the Company](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/03/canopy-growth-ceo-stepping-down/) - Canopy Growth Corporation announced today that their co-CEO will be stepping down from his position with the board. According to this morning’s press release, co-CEO Bruce Linton will no longer be with Canopy Growth. “Creating Canopy Growth began with an abandoned chocolate factory and a vision,” said Linton. “The Board decided today, and I agreed, - [Are The Canadian Cannabis Markets in For A Crash?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/02/are-the-canadian-cannabis-markets-in-for-a-crash/) - Cannabis is the ‘most disruptive force in the world today’ and set to become a $2 trillion global industry, says a leading Canadian venture capitalist. Peter McCullagh, Founder and Managing Partner at Vancouver-based TenX Ventures, was speaking on the future of cannabis stocks at the Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference, as part of European Cannabis - [‘Five Years’ to Decriminalization of Cannabis in U.K., Say Politicians](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/03/decriminalization-cannabis-uk/) - CANNABIS supporting British politicians believe that within five years it could be decriminalized in the U.K. Speaking at Cannabis Europa, Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) Norman Lamb said the last time the House of Commons voted on the issue - in December last year - there were 52 votes in favor. He said: “It - [Novel Food Ruling; A ‘Smokescreen For EU Regulation’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/29/novel-food-ruling-a-smokescreen-for-eu-regulation/) - European Union efforts to class CBD as a Novel Food are little more than a ‘smokescreen’ for authorities to clampdown on the industry, it has been claimed. Mike Harlington, Chairman of the Cannabis Trades Association which has around 900 members in 27 countries worldwide, has been battling the EU decision for the last six months. - [CBD Regulations In Spotlight As Cannabis Europa Opens in London](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/27/cbd-regulations-in-spotlight-as-cannabis-europa-opens-in-london/) - One of Europe's leading CBD industry figures says it needs to clean-up its image and get rid of the ‘charlatans and cowboys’. Speaking at Cannabis Europa Mark Reinders, chairman of the of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), says it is still looking at ways to resolve the on-going dispute with the European Union over - [New Ethics Benchmark Attracts Support From Leading Cannabis Firms](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/24/new-ethics-benchmark-attracts-support-from-leading-cannabis-firms/) - Some of the world’s leading cannabis companies have signed up to a new charter aiming to support the growth of a green and responsible industry. The call to develop a socially and environmental responsible cannabis industry by The Global Cannabis Partnership (GCP) was made at the second World Cannabis Congress in Canada, earlier this week. - [Here's What the Cannabis Trades Association Had to Say About the New CMC Report](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/12/heres-what-the-cannabis-trades-association-had-to-say-about-the-new-cmc-report/) - The CMC issued a report a few days ago, and in true CMC form it’s fatally flawed. Anyone who has ever been involved with these people know that they have always gotten entangled with CBD products and medicinal cannabis with an aim to control them. They don’t like it when you call them out, of - [Native Roots Wellness Shops in Colorado Focus on CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/13/native-roots-colorado-cbd/) - Unless you’ve been out of touch with reality, then you are most likely well aware of the fact that Colorado was among the first states in the U.S. to legalize the manufacturing, sale and use of recreational cannabis. From this, we have seen a massive spike in the amount of cannabis dispensaries located all over - [Is Asia Set To Become The Next Big Medical Cannabis Continent?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/16/is-asia-set-to-become-the-next-big-medical-cannabis-continent/) - While most of the attention when it comes to cannabis legalization is focused on North America these days, some people have an eye on Southeast Asia where medical cannabis, decriminalization, and even legalization are a hot topic. Thailand legalized medical cannabis for certain conditions back at the beginning of this year, and that caught the - [New Survey Finds Majority of UK Adults Support Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/15/new-survey-finds-majority-of-british-public-want-cannabis-legalized/) - A new survey carried out by YouGov in the UK found that twice as many British adults support cannabis legalization than those opposing it, and that number is rising annually. The war on drugs over the past few decades has been about as successful in the UK as it has in the US. Law enforcement - [Congress Exerting Pressure On FDA For Clarification On CBD Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/14/congress-exerting-pressure-on-fda-for-clarification-on-cbd-regulations/) - Many are accusing the FDA of dragging their feet when it comes to approving and regulating CBD products. Following a dedicated public meeting recently, many expected some long-awaited guidance by now. Lawmakers are now putting pressure on the Food and Drug Administration to get moving and draft their rules on the regulation of CBD products. - [Israel's Health Ministry Introduces New Medical Cannabis Rules](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/12/israels-health-ministry-introduces-new-medical-cannabis-rules/) - While Israel legalized medical cannabis for qualifying patients some years ago, the reality on the ground is often one of red-tape, lack of regulations and price hikes. Israel's Health Ministry just announced their intention to roll out steps making it easier for medical cannabis patients to obtain their medication. In a recent statement, Deputy Health - [Trio Of New Bills To Give Small Cannabis Businesses Full Access To Administration Programs](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/07/trio-of-new-bills-to-give-small-cannabis-businesses-full-access-to-administration-programs/) - With cannabis legalization afoot across many states in the U.S., small businesses are struggling to come to terms with the finer details of cannabis licensing. A brand new trio of cannabis bills looks set to change the reality on the ground once and for all. When Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democratic representative from Pennsylvania, presented - [Are Current Cannabis Strain Names Tenable For The Future?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/08/cannabis-strain-names/) - With cannabis legalization taking hold across North America, as well as other parts of the world, some people are having issues discerning between different cannabis strains, and many think the wacky strain names are to blame. While some people say Kosher Kush is the best, other's swear by Gelato and Dancehall. No, we aren't talking - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: Cannabis Universities, UK Decriminalization, CBD Terpsolates, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/07/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-cannabis-universities-uk-decriminalization-cbd-terpsolates-and-more/) - Summer is officially here and that means people are getting out of the house and having fun! Whether that means going hiking or camping, or going out for some drinks, CBD can be incorporated into most of your summertime activities. It's also the perfect time to start the enrollment process at an accredited Cannabis University. - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Cannabis Universities, New Cannabis Bills, Canada Stock Market, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/08/cannabis-business-weekly-review/) - This week in Canada, the CEO from one of the largest cannabis businesses in the world just announced that he's leaving the company and the country might be in for a major stock market crash. Down in the United States, three bills are making their way through congress that will simplify the cannabusiness licensing process. - [Growing Aeroponic Cannabis: Is It Right For You?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/10/growing-aeroponic-cannabis/) - What initially began as a method to do in-depth, root research, aeroponics is now a widely-accepted cultivation method. This is a growing style where the roots are suspended in the air, as opposed to a growing medium like soil or coco coir, and the water and nutrients are delivered via a closed loop system that - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: CBD Myths Debunked, New Laws in Israel, Cannabis as a Superfood, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/14/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-cbd-myths-debunked-new-laws-in-israel-cannabis-as-a-superfood-and-more/) - This week we've had the pleasure of covering some fun and exciting cannabis wellness topics. Things like cannabis weddings, DIY skincare, and eating raw cannabis kept us busy. We also explored the new medical cannabis regulations in the country where cannabinoid research was born. Plus, take a look at the very best flower vape pens - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Still No FDA Regulations, Concerns Over UK Lab Tests, Native Roots Colorado Dispensary, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/15/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-still-no-fda-regulations-concerns-over-uk-lab-tests-native-roots-colorado-dispensary-and-more/) - Nearly two months after a public meeting to discuss the direction of CBD laws, the FDA still has no answers for industry stakeholders. Across the pond, UK Members of Parliament are targeting companies that haven't been submitting product samples for cannabis clinical trials. Also, the Cannabis Trades Association publicly disputes the CMC's new product report. - [CannTrust Halts Cannabis Sales Over ‘Illegal Grow Rooms'](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/16/canntrust-illegal-grow-rooms/) - After a week of turmoil Canadian firm CannTrust Holdings has ceased cannabis sales as it launches a full internal investigation into its own ‘illegal grow rooms’. The crisis started on Monday when Health Canada announced it had discovered the company was growing in unlicensed rooms at its Pelham facility in Ontario. Canadian newspaper The Globe - [A Call for 'Naming and Shaming' of ‘Unhelpful’ Cannabis Drug Firms in the U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/11/u-k-politicians-call-for-naming-and-shaming-of-unhelpful-cannabis-drug-firms/) - Proposals to name and shame businesses that fail to provide cannabis drugs for use in U.K. clinical trials have been made by Members of Parliament. After months of interviews and weighing-up reams of evidence The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has issued its latest report; ‘Drugs policy: medicinal cannabis’. It concludes that - [Concerns Raised Over U.K. CBD Products Following New ‘High Street’ Tests](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/09/concerns-raised-over-uk-cbd-products/) - Tests of 30 major brands on sale in the U.K. found that around 40% had lower levels of CBD than they claimed to have. The new report; ‘CBD in The U.K.’ by the London-Based Centre For Medicinal Cannabis (CMC), also says one High Street pharmacy product had zero cannabinoid contenting and was retailing at £90 - [‘Destroying British Cannabis Flowers is Bonkers’ - Top City Lawyer](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/04/destroying-british-cannabis-flowers-is-bonkers-top-city-lawyer/) - The U.K. cannabis market is being stymied by a lack of prescriptions and ‘bonkers’ regulations against flowers which see growers destroying their crop’s most valuable asset. But, top City lawyer Nick Davies, of Memery Crystal, says a wall of money is waiting to be unleashed into the U.K market. And, in time, he expects to - [U.S. Vape Shop Survival Depends on CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/25/u-s-vape-shop-survival-depends-on-cbd/) - The option of vaporizing nicotine became a modern delivery system option to so many former smokers, allowing them to live cleaner lives by avoiding the combustion smell and carcinogens which routinely defined the act of smoking traditional cigarettes. Furthermore, vaping rapidly became not only a lifesaver, but also a lifestyle — one that many believe - [What's The Best Extraction Method For CBD?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/28/whats-the-best-extraction-method-for-cbd/) - CBD is an increasingly popular way to treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety, pain, and insomnia. These days, many people are turning away from prescription medications, in favor of natural and holistic solutions. CBD is one such solution and works in surprising ways for some people. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound - [Israeli Medical Cannabis Exports Delayed By Internal Politics](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/22/israeli-medical-cannabis-exports-delayed-by-internal-politics/) - When the Israeli government approved an innovative new program to export medical cannabis from the Jewish State to the thriving international market, a lot of people were excited about the potential revenue prospects. Unfortunately, internal squabbles between ministries in Israel has delayed the medical cannabis export initiative, to the chagrin of many. The disagreement is - [Senate To Discuss Business Banking Access For Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/18/senate-to-discuss-business-banking-access-for-cannabis-industry/) - While the Republican party has traditionally held an anti-cannabis stance, the Senate committee just scheduled a hearing to discuss business banking access for cannabis companies. The powers that be on Capitol Hill seem to finally be coming around to the reality that cannabis legalization is happening. While there may still be a complex issue at - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: Cannabis Business Banking, Novel Food Europe, CBD Drug Interactions, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/21/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-cannabis-business-banking-novel-food-europe-cbd-drug-interactions-and-more/) - This week has been rife with regulations, as well as some interesting developments in lifestyle and wellness. First and foremost, the Senate plans to discuss options to streamline the banking situation for the cannabis industry. Also, Israeli pharmaceutical company got the go-ahead to export domestically grown flower. And have you ever heard of CBD water - [The FDA Just Issued Its Newest CBD Warning Letter, Targeting CuraLeaf](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/23/fda-newest-cbd-warning-letter/) - Despite pressure from congress, senate majority leaders, industry stakeholders, and even the general public - it seems the FDA is making very little headway in terms of establishing regulations for the U.S. CBD market. In a warning letter dated July 22, 2019, The FDA addressed multiple violations being committed by the company CuraLeaf. Does that - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: U.K. Hemp Crops Destroyed, More FDA Warning Letters, Aurora's New Contract, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/29/business-weekly-newsletter/) - This week we see British crops destroyed after a hemp farm butts heads with the U.K. Home Office. And following what seemed to be a very productive public meeting between CBD industry stakeholders and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FDA sent another warning letter to well-known brand CuraLeaf. Then all the way in - [ViaBill Allows Cannabis Companies to Accept All Major Credit Cards](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/31/viabill-allows-cannabis-companies-to-accept-all-major-credit-cards/) - If you’re in the business of cannabis - be it THC or CBD products - you’ve likely come across some issues when it came to accepting payments. Following the Elavon issues from June, when they announced that their service will no longer accept Visa payments for the cannabis industry, many companies have been scrambling to - [Home Office Crackdown Sees Cannabis Crop Destroyed](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/25/home-office-crackdown-sees-cannabis-crop-destroyed/) - The U.K. Home Office has moved to enforce its strict rules on cannabis cultivation by withdrawing the license of an organic Oxfordshire farm. Hempen says it has now been forced to destroy its 40 acres of hemp costing the business over £200,000 in lost revenues. In 2016, it was granted a three-year license by the - [Aurora’s New Contract To Supply Italian Medical Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/24/auroras-new-contract-to-supply-italian-medical-cannabis-market/) - Canadian giant Aurora has succeeded in winning the latest contract to supply the Italian medical cannabis market. The Edmonton-based company announced it was the sole winner of the Italian government's public tender. Aurora won its first tender to supply Italy in January 2018. The Marijuana Business Daily website reported that it came out ahead of - [Anti-Terror Laws Strangling U.K. Cannabis Capital Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/21/anti-terror-laws-strangling-u-k-cannabis-capital-market/) - The growth of the U.K. cannabis industry is being hamstrung by legislation initially drafted in response to the 9/11 attacks. The 2002 Proceeds of Crime Act effectively makes it a criminal offence for U.K. citizen to financially benefit from an activity legal overseas - which is illegal at home. Cannabis industry experts say this is - [Export Go-Ahead Will Fire-Up Israeli Company](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/19/export-go-ahead-will-fire-up-israeli-company/) - Ambitious Israeli company, Univo Pharmaceuticals, is poised to more than double their production in an efforr to meet demand from the fast-growing European market. However, the stasis in Israeli politics means they are still waiting for the go-ahead to export home-grown cannabis. Founder and CEO of Univo, Golan Bitton, told CBD Testers it’s a ‘frustrating’ - [EU Novel Food Proposal ‘Not Workable’ in the U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/18/eu-novel-food-proposal-not-workable-in-the-u-k/) - While the U.K. CBD industry desperately seeks clarity on regulations, the politically time-consuming machinations of Brexit will prevent any serious progress until 2020, says a leading industry figure. Blair Gibbs, Policy Lead for the Centre For Medical Cannabis (CMC) was speaking to CBD Testers at last week’s Europe CBD Expo in London. The key issues - [‘Novel Food CBD Will Become The European Standard '](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/17/novel-food-cbd-will-become-the-european-standard/) - The Novel Food classification may well become the accepted legal position for European CBD industry. Many ‘smart’ companies are already going through the process of securing compliance. However, at a cost of upwards of £250,000 such a certification is not coming cheap. January’s decree by The European Union decision to classify CBD as a Novel - [CBD Regulations - When They Arrive - Will Be Product Specific](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/17/cbd-regulations-when-they-arrive-will-be-product-specific/) - When CBD regulations arrive they will be product specific, argued a leading 'Magic Circle' lawyer at the Europe CBD Expo in London. Eveline Van Keymeule of International law firm Allen & Overy said there is currently huge uncertainty in the global CBD market with ‘regulators struggling to keep up with fast pace of the industry’. - [What Really Happened with That CBD Flower Arrest in the UK?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/04/flower-power-mark-rivers/) - Mark Rivers, owner of the Mushroom Headshop and CBD botanicals shop, has become the first person in the U.K. to get a conviction for selling CBD Flower. Much like his trademark gold chains, this case has left its mark. An important precedent has been set. Victim of ignorance or savvy profiteer? If you believe Mark - [CBD Industry Growth: The Bubble Will Always Burst](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/10/cbd-industry-growth-the-bubble-will-always-burst/) - All in all, people are learning more about the advantageous properties belonging to the CBD compound each day. Some could say that the CBD Industry has caused somewhat of an economic paradigm shift in the industrial make-up of markets. While CBD has remained and simultaneously grown in one industry, it has also expanded into a - [Luxembourg To Become First European Nation To Fully Legalize Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/11/luxembourg-to-become-first-european-nation-to-fully-legalize-cannabis/) - As cannabis legalization sweeps across North America, it was only a matter of time before other parts of the world would follow suit and take a step closer to making the plant legal. The tiny European country of Luxembourg is about to make history by becoming the first state in Europe to legalize cannabis fully. - [Israel's 'Tikun Olam' Founder Forced To Give Up Shares In Medical Cannabis Scandal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/07/israels-tikun-olam-founder-forced-to-give-up-shares-in-medical-cannabis-scandal/) - While Israel's medical cannabis program is a robust one, regulations and too much red tape are hindering the supply chain. Israel's most prominent medical cannabis grower is now being sanctioned by the government and needs to give up shares in the company. Israel has been the world leader of medical cannabis research for decades and - [Thailand's First Prescriptions For Medical Cannabis Within One Month](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/06/thailands-first-prescriptions-for-medical-cannabis-within-one-month/) - When medical cannabis became legal in Thailand in 2018, many people were excited to be able to treat their conditions with a natural alternative legally, for the first time in decades. The Health Ministry in Thailand just announced that the first medical cannabis prescriptions for patients are set to be rolled out next month. Thai - [THC Edibles And Topicals Are Now Banned In Quebec](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/04/thc-edibles-and-topicals-are-now-banned-in-quebec/) - Cannabis legalization in Canada has gone well so far for the most part. However, as North America begins to come to terms with a plant that's been prohibited for so many decades, the adjustment is also a tricky one. The final stages of cannabis legalization are in place in Canada, as cannabis edibles are set - [New York Governor Signs Historic Bill Decriminalizing Possession of Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/03/new-york-cannabis-decriminalized/) - It's been an exciting month for cannabis legalization in North America. Not just in Hawaii, which became the 26th state to decriminalize, but now also in New York where cannabis possession will no longer be a criminal offense. New York has been through some exciting iterations when it comes to the state's official policy on - [Report: The UK Could Legalize Cannabis Within Five Years](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/03/report-the-uk-could-legalize-cannabis-within-five-years/) - Following a joint visit of British MPs to Canada, an announcement was made that cannabis and hemp would be "fully legalized" in the UK within five years. It's rare for British politicians to agree on anything, but a tri-partisan agreement seems to have been reached by at least some politicians when it comes to the - [High Demand for Cannabis Industry Brokers and Investors](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/01/high-demand-for-cannabis-industry-brokers-and-investors-funding/) - Cannabis venture capitalists and investors are in high demand at the moment, and the need for them will only continue to grow. As anyone in the cannabis industry already knows, getting a loan or any kind of funding can pose a challenge. Due to the federal regulations against cannabis, banks are often wary of giving - [PRESS RELEASE: Cut the middleman - Invest directly in cannabis and hemp](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/03/press-release-cut-the-middleman-invest-directly-in-cannabis-and-hemp/) - Wrazel is an online platform connecting investors and cannabis businesses seeking to raise capital. Wrazel has over $125 million of investment opportunities available for accredited investors to capitalize on the "Green Rush" of cannabis. On Wrazel, unlike other investment platforms, investors can invest online directly with cannabis businesses without having any other entity in the - [Automated Budtenders Coming to a Dispensary Near You](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/03/automated-budtenders-coming-to-a-dispensary-near-you/) - Welcome to the future, where getting your cannabis is as simple as pushing a few buttons on a state-of-the-art vending machine. Enter Greenbox Robotics, a company built around the idea of bringing technology and automation to the consumer cannabis industry. Greenbox is basically the next-generation arcade claw, with a touch-screen, user friendly interface that allows - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: New Payment Processing Service, NY Decriminalizes, Possible Vaping Dangers, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/04/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-new-payment-processing-service-ny-decriminalizes-possible-vaping-dangers-and-more/) - We hope you enjoy this edition of CBD Testers Weekly Review and Newsletter, where we cover a range of pertinent, cannabis industry topics. This week we'll take a look at a new bill which decriminalizes the possession of cannabis in NY. Also, check out these fun activities for recreational cannabis and CBD users. And did you - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: ViaBill Credit Card Processing, NY Decriminalized Cannabis, Quebec Bans Edibles, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/05/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-2/) - We hope you enjoy this edition of Cannabis Business Weekly Review and Newsletter, where we cover a range of pertinent, cannabis industry topics. This week we'll take a look at a new bill which decriminalizes the possession of cannabis in NY. Also, Quebec bans THC-based edibles and topicals. And have you heard of the - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review: Navy Says No Cannabidiol, CBD Market Bubble, CBD Oil Shelf Life, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/11/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-cbd-market-bubble-cbd-oil-shelf-life-buying-cbd-flowers-in-ca-and-more/) - In this week's edition of the CBD Testers Weekly Newsletter, we'll be taking a look at the tremendous growth of the CBD Market and the possibility that bubble bursting. Also, we've covered some interesting medical topics including the use of CBD for panic attacks, as well as the ins and outs of properly storing your - [The Cannabis Business Weekly Review: Navy Says No to CBD, Cannabis Legal in Luxembourg, CBD Market Bubble, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/12/the-cannabis-business-weekly-review-navy-says-no-to-cbd-cannabis-legal-in-luxembourg-cbd-market-bubble-and-more/) - In this week's editions of the Cannabis Business Weekly, we'll take a quick look at CBD use in the military... spoiler alert, it's a huge no. Also, we'll take a look at the continually expanding CBD industry, will the bubble eventually burst like the housing market or dot com boom? Globally, Luxembourg became the first - [The U.S. Navy Says No to CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/11/the-u-s-navy-says-no-to-cbd/) - Although CBD is a popular and non-intoxicating natural remedy in the civilian world, it’s still prohibited for our active duty military personnel. The Navy is officially warning sailors and marines not to partake in CBD. It’s frustrating and, for the most part, way over the top… but sadly it makes sense. Because these products aren’t - [Israeli Prime Minister's Wife Says Medical Cannabis Is "Blessed"](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/21/israeli-prime-ministers-wife-says-medical-cannabis-is-blessed/) - Israel has been at the forefront of cannabis research and development for decades. The small middle-eastern country also boasts a robust and comprehensive medical cannabis program. While Israeli politics remain mostly volatile, there is a general consensus among politicians that medical cannabis is a good thing and one that benefits many people. With that said, - [Irish CBD Store Owner's Impromptu Arrest Raises Vital Questions](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/19/irish-cbd-store-owners-impromptu-arrest-raises-vital-questions/) - Despite being legal in Ireland, one legitimate CBD business owner is currently facing arrest and possibly jail time for selling CBD. Jim Weathers was sure he was complying with the law as he proudly built his CBD business in County Cork, Ireland. Weathers operates two stores, aptly named "Puff n Stuff." The debacle started last - [Mexico's Health Ministry Ordered To Clarify Medical And Recreational Cannabis Status](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/18/mexicos-health-ministry-ordered-to-clarify-medical-and-recreational-cannabis-status/) - Finally, the justices of Mexico's highest court have grown weary of the Health Ministry's foot-dragging when it comes to cannabis regulation. At the same time, citizens are left confused about the official status of the plant in Mexico - both medically and recreationally. The issue of legalizing cannabis in Mexico has been a hot topic, debated - [Barbados Poised To Legalize Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/16/barbados-poised-to-legalize-medical-cannabis/) - Many people were surprised when the Prime Minister of Barbados put her support behind legalizing medical cannabis. Barbados is the latest country to pursue a medical cannabis program - a hot topic that's up for debate later this month. Having been introduced to parliament recently, the new bill is to be debated by lawmakers in - [Recreational Cannabis Bill Could Hit Arizona Polls In 2020](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/15/recreational-cannabis-bill-could-hit-arizona-polls-in-2020/) - Back in 2016, Arizona tried to legalize recreational cannabis. That effort failed but only by a small margin. A new campaign to legalize cannabis has its sights firmly set on 2020, but how will citizens in the Grand Canyon State vote? Arizona is historically a relatively conservative state, and that fact's borne out by the - [Which 2020 Presidential Candidate Wants To Legalize Cannabis By Executive Order?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/22/which-2020-presidential-candidate-wants-to-legalize-cannabis-bernie-sanders/) - Cannabis legalization is a hot topic in the world of politics in America these days. While many presidential hopefuls have vowed to legalize, one man in particular wants to go a step further. While President Trump can be given credit for passing the 2018 Farm Bill, allowing for the industrial cultivation of hemp, many critics - [Canadian and Scottish Firms Team Up To Create Toxin-Free Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/22/canadian-and-scottish-firms-team-up-to-create-cannabis-with-no-toxins/) - As you may already be aware, the medical cannabis that you buy from dispensaries is usually tested for quality assurance before it goes on sale. As time moves forward, this testing is only becoming more rigorous in the name of our health. CBD Testers has recently reported on how CBD and cannabis products like tainted - [Visit Tel Aviv for the CannX Conference Next Month](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/19/visit-tel-aviv-for-the-cannx-conference-next-month/) - Join us in the beautiful city of Tel Aviv next month for a premier medical cannabis conference - CannX. The 4th international CannX conference - which aims to bring people in the industry together to learn and gain a deeper understanding of all the complex caveats surrounding the cannabis industry - will be taking place - [The CBD Business Weekly Review: Vaping-Related Hospitalizations, Cannabis Situation in Mexico, Arizona Recreational Bill, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/19/the-cbd-business-weekly-review-uk-harvesting-license-approved-cannabis-situation-in-mexico-arizona-recreational-bill-and-more/) - Welcome to this week's edition of the CBD Business Weekly Review and Newsletter. This week we're starting with some important developments in the U.S. where vaping-related injuries have left dozen hospitalized. Also, Mexico is expected to soon iron out the details of the medical and recreational programs. And Arizona is looking in the direction of - [$2 Million Going To Cannabis Cancer Research Led By Professor Mechoulam](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/20/raphael-mechoulam-leading-research-on-cannabis-based-cancer-treatments/) - A cannabis-based treatment for cancer may finally be on the horizon, thanks to the research of none-other-than Professor Raphael Mechoulam. Mechoulam is leading a research team to work on developing cannabis-based treatments for three aggressive forms of cancer: melanoma (skin cancer), neuroblastoma (cancer originating in the surrounding and mostly neural system in children), and glaublastoma - [Hemp Growers Fury At Portuguese Government](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/22/hemp-growers-fury-at-portuguese-government/) - PORTUGUESE hemp farmers have hit out after failing to secure licences for the 2019 growing season - leaving them thousands of Euros out of pocket. Lusicanna, a Portuguese hemp growing co-operative, this month published a survey of 29 of its members which show all of them unhappy the way their Government has handled the situation. - [Second Cannabis Investment For U.K. Tobacco Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/19/second-cannabis-investment-for-u-k-tobacco-firm/) - TOBACCO giant Imperial Brands has made its second foray into the cannabis market in a deal with Canadian company Auxly. The £75m investment will allow Auxly Cannabis Group access to leading vaping technology and product development experts at U.K.-based Imperial Brands. This is the second move by Imperial into the cannabis industry following its investment - [First for U.K. as Commercial CBD Harvesting Licence is Approved, But…](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/17/first-for-u-k-as-commercial-cbd-harvesting-licence-approved-but/) - A U.K company is the first to be given permission to extract CBD for commercial use from plants grown on its own land. But, this will not open the floodgates to a domestic CBD market as the business is based on the Channel Island of Jersey where its authorities can act independently from those on the - [Epidiolex Launch in U.S. Prompts GW Pharmaceuticals Sales Surge](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/16/epidiolex-launch-in-u-s-prompts-gw-pharmaceuticals-sales-surge/) - BRITISH cannabis firm GW Pharmaceuticals is close to securing European approval for its Epidiolex drug after seeing its success in the U.S. lead to record sales. NASDAQ-listed GW Pharmaceuticals announced its second quarter results with revenue topping $72 million, far above the $3.3 million in the same period, last year - and surpassing analysts’ expectations - [Sativa Group to Open 100 U.K. CBD shops](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/18/sativa-group-to-open-100-u-k-cbd-shops/) - EARLIER this year U.K. company Sativa Group said it would re-focus on its domestic market and this shift is moving ahead at pace after announcing plans to open 100 CBD stores. Speaking to the Press Association (PA) company founder Geremy Thomas said it aims to reach 100 Goodbody Wellness shops, across the U.K. within two - [Cannabis Companies Focusing Heavily On THC-Gummies For Future Revenue](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/29/cannabis-companies-focusing-heavily-on-thc-gummies-for-future-revenue/) - While cannabis edibles are a hot topic in Canada these days, there are supposed to be strict regulations in place to dissuade youngsters from trying them. But those rules don't necessarily apply south of the border. Having legalized cannabis for recreational purposes last year, the final piece of the puzzle is the delicate area of - [Weedmaps Announces Plan To Advertise Licensed Cannabis Retailers Only](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/29/weedmaps-announces-plan-to-advertise-licensed-cannabis-retailers-only/) - One of the biggest names in the cannabis industry just announced they would be asking all advertisers for their state license number for retail listings. Essentially, that means all unlicensed cannabis services are to be nixed from the Weedmaps website in the coming months. Weedmaps announced the new move last week, and that left many - [Canada Struggling To Keep Up With Cannabis Research Requests](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/28/canada-struggling-to-keep-up-with-cannabis-research-requests/) - Since cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018, some government departments are struggling to keep up with all the applications. Interestingly, the bulk of the requests are not for dispensary licenses but for research. As of the end of July 2019, the government of Canada had more than 250 applications pending for cannabis research licenses, - [FBI Fearful of Widescale Corruption Within The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/24/fbi-fearful-of-widescale-corruption-within-the-cannabis-industry/) - The legalization of cannabis was never going to be easy after so many years of prohibition, and the FBI just announced that they're now actively seeking tips to curtail what they fear could become a widespread public corruption scandal. Last week the FBI spoke about cannabis during a podcast. While North America gets to grips - [PRESS RELEASE: Bluebird Botanicals Launches New Line of CBD Topicals](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/23/press-release-bluebird-botanicals-launches-new-line-of-cbd-topicals/) - Industry-leading CBD brand, Bluebird Botanicals, has just announced their new line of topicals, available now for purchase online. Bluebird Botanicals was established in 2012 and they specialize in the manufacturing and distribution of hemp extract supplements, Cannabidiol (CBD), CBD vape oil, and more. The core mission of Bluebird Botanicals is to “make a positive impact on humanity and the world, - [Boris Johnson Appoints Cannabis Backers to His Team](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/01/boris-johnson-appoints-cannabis-backers-to-his-team/) - Hopes for a more liberal approach to cannabis regulations from the Boris Johnson Government have risen with the appointment of two cannabis supporters to his team. Blair Gibbs, former Policy Lead at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis, who worked with the new Prime Minister when he was Mayor of London, has joined the No 10 - [New U.K. Kitemark Scheme To Comply With Novel Food Rules](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/29/new-u-k-kitemark-scheme-to-comply-with-novel-food-rules/) - Further evidence U.K. CBD companies will have to comply with the E.U. Novel Food directive have emerged in the last few days. Following a press release from the Centre for Medical Cannabis (CMC) saying it is looking to launch a new CBD Kitemark scheme, in collaboration with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) - CBD Testers - [Vitality CBD Signs Up Tescos - Less Than A Year After Launch](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/29/vitality-cbd-signs-up-tescos-less-than-a-year-after-launch/) - One of the U.K.s fastest growing CBD brands has secured a major contract with the country’s leading supermarket chain. Birmingham-based Vitality CBD has secured space in all 378 Tesco pharmacies, just two weeks after widening its distribution to all Boots stores nationwide. This is all in less than a year since the business was established - [Second GW Pharmaceutical Setback Exposes U.K. Health System Flaws](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/28/second-gw-pharmaceutical-setback-exposes-u-k-health-system-flaws/) - The U.K. medical body charged with determining which treatments can be accessed through the National Health Service (NHS) has dealt a second blow to GW Pharmaceuticals in a matter of days. Last week, in its findings on the potential for U.K. medical cannabis, NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) ruled GW’s Multiple - [Germany - The Prime European Destination for North American Cannabis Firms](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/31/germany-the-prime-european-destination-for-north-american-cannabis-firms/) - North American companies are wading into the German market at a rapid pace as its medical cannabis program blossoms. Germany’s cannabis has been imported from mainly Holland and Canada, but a competitive tendering exercise has now selected three companies to create a domestic supply. Aphria and Aurora from Canada and Demecan from Germany, successfully bid - [Sundial To Grow U.K. CBD After Buying Supermarket Supplier](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/30/sundial-to-grow-u-k-cbd-after-buying-supermarket-supplier/) - Following a C$250 million boost, Canadian firm Sundial Growers has splashed out one of the U.K’s largest horticultural operations to supply the booming European CBD market. The Alberta-based company, which listed on the NASDAQ exchange earlier this month, says the purchase of the Bridge Farm Group is a key strategic move in its bid to - [U.S. Banking Rules Are Holding Back Global Cannabis Trade](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/28/u-s-banking-rules-are-holding-back-global-cannabis-trade/) - One of the main roadblocks to the growth of the global cannabis trade is the fear of prosecution hanging over banks, claims a new report. The Cannabis Legal Report published by London-based Prohibition Partners, finds that medical cannabis now legal in 43 countries with an ever-increasing number of countries also allowing access to CBD products It - [New Irish Base for Canadian Medical Cannabis Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/27/new-irish-base-for-canadian-medical-cannabis-firm/) - A Canadian firm - whose patented CBD product cannot yet be sold in North America - is to establish a new base in Ireland. Satipharm is a subsidiary of of Vancouver-headquartered parent company Harvest One; a developer of CBD oils and capsules. One of Satipharm’s lead products is Gelpell a small capsule which releases CBD - [Canopy Expands Global Reach Despite Recent Setbacks](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/24/canopy-expands-global-reach-despite-recent-setbacks/) - The woes of Canopy Growth continue with a write-down of $1.18 billion on its Constellation deal, following the loss of Bruce Linton and now the impending departure of his successor Mark Zekulin. While reporting a sales rise of almost 300 per cent to Canadian $103 million, and a record harvest, shares in the world’s largest - [How A U.K. Oil And Gas Producer Diversified Into CBD Retail](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/24/how-a-u-k-oil-and-gas-producer-diversified-into-cbd-retail/) - The discovery of a nitrogen well prompted a U.K oil and gas company to diversify into hemp and it is now committing all its spare cash to the fast-growing global CBD market. Earlier this month Highlands Natural Resources - which owns eight shale oil and gas wells in East Denver, launched its first U.K. products - ['Urgent' U.K. Medical Cannabis Review Receives Mixed Response](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/23/urgent-u-k-medical-cannabis-review-receives-mixed-response/) - Following an urgent review into the lack of U.K. medical cannabis prescriptions health chiefs have come up with some revised guidelines. Some of these have been given a cautious welcome by campaigners, although concerns still exist as to how effective they will be in improving access through the National Health Service In April Health Secretary - [Navigating Regulations for Successful Cannabis Marketing](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/04/navigating-regulations-for-successful-cannabis-marketing/) - As more and more territories around the world are legalizing cannabis in one way or another, the different rules and regulations in every territory make getting in front of customers' eyeballs a strenuous task for many cannabis companies all over the world. Cannabis is not federally legal in the US, in some states it is - [The CBD Business Weekly Review: Global Impact of U.S. Banking Laws, Big Weedmaps Changes, EU Novel Food, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/02/the-cbd-business-weekly-newsletter/) - We all know the federal laws in the United States have had an incredibly strenuous impact on the cannabis industry, but the effects reach all the way to the global cannabis trade. We're also taking a look at some big changes coming to Weedmaps listings in the coming months. Also, as North American companies focus - [Chocolate Interferes with THC Testing and Complicates Edibles Dosing](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/13/chocolate-interferes-with-thc-testing/) - When it comes to cannabis products, edibles remain a bit of an enigma. Confusion surrounds various aspects of edibles such has how they work, how much to use, and probably the most important, determining potency. Because this industry is still in its infancy, very little regulatory oversight exists. With demand outpacing regulatory changes, that inevitably - [From Tomatoes To Cannabis; The Ambitions Of A Channel Islands' Pioneer](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/10/from-tomatoes-to-cannabis-the-ambitions-of-a-channel-islands-pioneer/) - The Channel Island of Jersey is set to secure its third cannabis farm as it benefits from new rules which allow growers to use the flowers and leaves of the plant. Solario Ltd has unveiled plans to transform a former tomato farm into a medical cannabis plant, reports the Cannex website. The company says its - [Australian Firm Seeks Market Listing in London](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/07/australian-firm-seeks-market-listing-in-london/) - The race to be the first cannabis company to list on the London Stock Exchange is on after MGC Pharmaceuticals company said it hopes to do so in a matter of weeks. In a press release MGC Pharmaceuticals said it had has secured commitments to raise $4.75 million from ‘sophisticated and professional investors’ at an issue - [German CBD Seller Told to Take Stock Off Shelves](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/12/german-cbd-seller-told-to-take-stock-off-shelves/) - Leading European cannabis experts will meet in Germany next week to look at ways to resolve the continent’s ongoing issues with CBD regulation. This comes as Germany’s political opposition has asked Chancellor Merkel’s Government to clarify its position on CBD. And, as a long-standing German cannabis producer has hit out after one of his customers - [First Colombian CBD Exports Shipped To Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/08/first-colombian-cbd-exports-shipped-to-europe/) - The first two batches of Colombian CBD have been exported to Europe as the South American country steps-up efforts to become a leading global player. The Colombian government recently granted its first CBD isolate export permit to PharmaCielo and it has now shipped its first batch to the Swiss firm Creso Pharma. Meanwhile, Bogota-based Clever Leaves has - [Dutch to Trial Legal Cannabis in its ‘Coffee Shops’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/07/dutch-to-trial-legal-cannabis-in-its-coffee-shops/) - Dutch cannabis producers are set to benefit from a long-awaited change in legislation which will see the country’s famous ‘coffee shops' supplied with legally grown cannabis. Whilst cannabis in Holland has been decriminalized since the 1970s, its cannabis cafes are supplied with illegally grown pot - as producing it remains illegal. The authorities say over - [TV Chocolate Star Cooks Up New CBD Range](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/08/tv-chocolate-star-cooks-up-new-cbd-range/) - One of the U.K.’s leading chocolate experts - TV star Andy Baxendale - has joined forces with a confectionery maker to launch a new range of ‘naughty but nice’ sweet treats featuring CBD oil. Baxendale said they catered for people who loved chocolate but who wanted their ‘naughty’ treat to have an added twist. Andy, - [CBD Sponsorship Deal Hits The Back Of The Net](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/11/cbd-sponsorship-deal-hits-the-back-of-the-net/) - English football club Birmingham City has become the first team in the country to be sponsored by a CBD company. The former Premier League team, Birmingham City, who now play in the second tier of English football - soccer for U.S. readers - have signed a 12-month deal with cannabis drinks firm Green Monkey CBD. - [Another Canadian Company Sets Up Portuguese Growing Operation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/05/another-canadian-company-sets-up-portuguese-growing-operation/) - Portugal's California-like weather has seen a third Canadian company look to establish a cannabis cultivation footprint in the country. First it was Tilray, then it was Aurora and now The Flowr Corporation is set to grow cannabis in the country. Flowr has announced plans to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Portuguese firm Holigen which - [European Novel Food Regulation - What’s It All About?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/10/european-novel-food-regulation-whats-it-all-about/) - Makers and sellers of CBD products should be conforming to the European Union’s Novel Food regime introduced in January this year. But, as things stand, just one firm Cannabis Pharma, a Czech Republic company, has made an application to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with a handful of others said to be in the - [First London Stock Exchange Cannabis Listing Imminent](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/04/first-london-stock-exchange-cannabis-listing-imminent/) - The London Stock Exchange is set to get its first cannabis company with Israel’s Kanabo Research aiming to list on the market later this year. The listing will effectively be a reverse takeover with U.K. shell company Spinnaker Opportunities PLC announcing its intention to purchase Kanabo this February. Spinnaker was launched in May, 2017, to - [African Foothold for U.K. Entrepreneurs in Tandem with Aphria](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/04/african-foothold-for-u-k-entrepreneurs-in-tandem-with-aphria/) - With the backing of a Canadian cannabis giant two British entrepreneurs have established a new CBD production plant in Africa’s most developed cannabis nation. Lesotho has a history of illegal cannabis production stretching back centuries and became the first African country to approve medical pot cultivation in 2017. Shortly after legalization Ontario-based Aphria launched a - [Tilray’s ‘E.U. Campus’ Delivers First Harvest And Order](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/11/tilrays-e-u-campus-delivers-first-harvest-and-order/) - Tilray's $22m investment into its European growing ‘campus’ is paying dividends with its first harvest - and first contract win. The Canadian Licensed Producer announced it has completed its first harvest at its wholly-owned subsidiary Tilray Portugal Unipessoal (Tilray Portugal). Sascha Mielcarek, Managing Director, Tilray Europe, said the the first harvest is a ‘key milestone’ - [U.K. CBG Company - With U.S. Backing - Aims For Flotation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/03/u-k-cbg-company-with-u-s-backing-aims-for-flotation/) - A U.K. company backed by former US Defence Secretary - which claims to be the first to offer cannabigerol (CBG) products - is aiming to raise $15 million for a market listing. Equinox International says its offshoot medical cannabis firm Oxon will aim to be a ‘British champion of high-end products and brands’. In an - [Hemp Growing Boom Is Getting Underway In Ireland](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/01/hemp-growing-boom-is-getting-underway-in-ireland/) - Ireland is undergoing a hemp awakening with the number of cultivation applications soaring dramatically. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) received 77 licence applications by July 2019, compared to 24 for the whole of 2018 and just seven in 2016, reports the Irish Mirror. It says there are now almost 1,000 acres registered for cultivating - [Twin-Track Approach Can Solve Europe’s Novel Food Impasse](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/19/twin-track-approach-can-solve-europes-novel-food-impasse/) - The threat to Europe’s booming CBD market could be overcome by a twin-track approach to January’s punitive Novel Food thunderbolt, it has emerged. This bold initiative, pioneered by the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), will see CBD isolates and extracts treated differently. Under European Union law, food that has not been consumed to a significant - [Denmark’s Medical Cannabis Industry Secures Major Investment](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/21/denmarks-medical-cannabis-industry-secures-major-investment/) - Cannabis cultivator Atlas Biotechnologies is the latest Canadian firm to establish a base in Denmark where a medical cannabis trial is thriving. Atlas follows in the footsteps of Canada-based international producers Aphria, ICC International Cannabis, Aurora Cannabis, Canopy Growth and The Green Organic Dutchman. Atlas Growers Denmark has leased a 170,000 sq. ft. indoor mushroom - [German University Boosts Drive To Develop Cannabis Beers](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/21/german-university-boosts-drive-to-develop-cannabis-beers/) - As the first annual German beer festival steins are downed there is reason to believe that 2020’s Oktoberfest offerings will come with an added twist. Canadian cannabis company XPhyto Therapeutics says its German subsidiary has teamed up with a leading German university brewing school, reports Yahoo Finance. The partners say they are looking into the - [‘Big Mike’ Touches Down In Cannabis-Loving Macedonia](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/19/big-mike-touches-down-in-cannabis-loving-macedonia/) - Macedonia’s free-market approach to medical cannabis is setting it apart from many European states. And, in positioning itself as welcome jurisdiction for cannabis investment, it received a visit from a leading U.S. cannabis entrepreneur, reports the Balkan Insight website. Mike Straumietis, CEO of Advanced Nutrients, which produces growing supplements, has made a flying visit to - [Israeli Entrepreneurs Join Forces To Deliver Terpenes To U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/18/israeli-entrepreneurs-join-forces-to-deliver-terpenes-to-u-k/) - Two Israeli businessmen with strong U.K. links have joined forces to deliver high-quality cannabis terpenes to European consumers. CiiTech, a leading cannabis business, has partnered with Kanabo Research to launch terpene formulas for use with the latter’s VapePod, they say in a joint press release. The partners say the partnership will see CiiTech’s ‘terpene formulas - [European Cannabis THC Levels Have Doubled In Ten Years](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/17/european-cannabis-thc-levels-have-doubled-in-ten-years/) - Cannabis potency in Europe has risen dramatically with THC levels more than doubling in a decade. And, cannabis remains the most widely used ‘illicit’ drug in Europe, show findings from some recent research. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) report shows that the THC concentration of ‘herbal cannabis’ doubled from 5% to - [U.K. Firm Aiming To Be A Global Cannabis Leader](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/19/u-k-firm-aiming-to-be-a-global-cannabis-leader/) - Ambitious U.K. company Cannaray has set out to be a leading European cannabis player after successfully securing £7.8 million of investment. The second £3.5 million Cannaray fund-raising round is underway with the latest tranche earmarked for a U.K. cannabis production facility and to grow its German sales team. The initial slew of cash was used - [Pioneering Luxembourg Welcomes Medical Cannabis With Gusto](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/17/pioneering-luxembourg-welcomes-medical-cannabis-with-gusto/) - Luxembourg’s medical cannabis program is off to a flying start treating 270 patients in a matter of months. Such has been the demand, the Health Ministry has asked doctors to put a temporary embargo on new patient access, whilst it secures additional supplies. This comes just weeks after Luxembourg announced it would be the first - [Threat To Italy’s ‘Cannabis Light’ Stores Diminishes](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/13/threat-to-italys-cannabis-light-stores-diminishes/) - The threat facing Italy’s ‘cannabis light’ business may have subsided following the creation of Italy’s new government. The previous administration featured a prominent, hardline anti-drugs figure in the right-wing interior Matteo Salvini, who had previously declared a ‘war’ on cannabis light stores ‘street by street and shop by shop’. Then followed a significant ruling in - [Canadian CBD Firm 'Pivots' To European Markets](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/13/canadian-cbd-firm-pivot-to-european-markets-pharmaceuticals/) - SLOVAKIA’S decision to end its ban on CBD is paving the way for new business opportunities. One of the first to take advantage of this reclassification is Canadian firm Pivot Pharmaceuticals. It has announced the purchase of a 51% stake in iAmHealth, a German-based online ‘nutraceutical distribution and sales platform’. Germany, Czech Republic & Slovakia Pivot - [Vaping Illness Might Push Weedmaps to Legitimize Their Site](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/18/weedmaps-vaping-illness/) - We recently reported on Weedmaps’ announcement to remove unlicensed cannabis dispensaries from their directory, but as it turns out, the advertising giant is in no rush to make the changes. For all the licensed dispensaries jumping through hoops to run a legal business, the new requirements to list on Weedmaps couldn’t come soon enough. But - [Important Changes to Federal Hemp CBD Regulations](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/17/important-changes-to-federal-cbd-hemp-enforcement/) - CBD Business WeeklyIt’s been brought our attention today that people/business in the CBD industry have been receiving an email from American Shaman, detailing some changes to the federal enforcement of hemp CBD regulation. As stated in the letter, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation that would require the FDA to make some major changes - [Israeli-Based Cannbit Makes Offer On Tikun Olam](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/20/israeli-based-cannbit-makes-offer-on-tikun-olam/) - In one fell swoop, Cannbit purchased Tikun Olam and thus ended this period of drama and uncertainty. Last month, we reported on the legal scandal that forced Tikun Olam’s founder to resign and give up his shares of the company. Due to alleged connections with criminal organizations, he was declared “legally unfit” to hold more - [Introducing the CBD Flowers Advertising Package](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/21/introducing-the-cbd-flowers-advertising-package/) - Do you have CBD flowers but limited avenues through which to market them? If you're in need of a thorough, effective, and affordable CBD flowers advertising package, then look no further. As I’m sure you’re well aware, there has been a sharp increase in the consumer demand for CBD Flowers - a trend that we’ve - [Cannabis Industry to Boost Maltese Exports By Almost One-Third](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/14/cannabis-industry-to-boost-exports-in-malta-by-almost-one-third/) - Malta's enlightened approach to cannabis has set it on course for a cannabis boom which could increase the total value of its exports by 30%. Australian firm MGC Pharmaceuticals is the latest company to sign a deal with the government in Malta which will see it create an 11 million Euro medical cannabis manufacturing plant. - [Epidyolex Approved For Use In Over 30 European Countries](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/26/epidyolex-approved-for-use-in-over-30-european-countries/) - Patients in over 30 European countries could soon be able to get access to GW Pharmaceuticals Epidyolex cannabis medicine after it was approved by the European Commission. Since its launch in the U.S last year GW’s sales have rocketed with Epidiolex (as it is known in America) boosting its revenues by over $30m in its - [CiiTech Entrepreneur, "The Numbers Don’t Stack Up For Medical Cannabis"](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/23/ciitech-entrepreneur-the-numbers-dont-stack-up-for-medical-cannabis/) - Outspoken Israel entrepreneur Clifton Flack has lost faith in medical cannabis and believes the future is CBD. His business CiiTech was established in Israel and is now based in the U.K. to take advantage of its booming cannabis oil industry. Speaking at the Hemp & CBD Expo at Birmingham, England, he told CBD Testers: “The - [U.K.'s CBD Drinks' Market Shows It's Got Spirit](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/26/u-k-s-cbd-drinks-market-shows-its-got-spirit/) - Britain's thirst for gin - and the boom in CBD consumer products - is inevitably leading to the appearance of cannabis in the country’s most popular spirit. Muhu gin has been launched by young entrepreneur Sally Wynter and features CBD imported from Canada. Speaking to industry website thedrinksbusiness Ms Wynter said; “It’s taken a huge - [Italian Court To Rule On Legality Of U.K. Vaping Device](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/24/italian-court-to-rule-on-legality-of-u-k-vaping-device/) - Italian authorities have suspended sales of a U.K. vaping device as they await a ruling on its legality from one of the country’s courts. Hapac is a dry-herb medical cannabis vaping device that recently hit the Italian markets, made by Essex-based Liberty Herbal Technologies Limited (LHT). It was launched in various retail outlets in Italy in late 2018, - [Canada’s Current Cannabis Blues Highlighted By Third Suspension](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/26/canadas-current-cannabis-blues-highlighted-by-third-suspension/) - A third Canadian cannabis company has had its trading licence suspended following the recent fiasco with Ontario-based producer CannTrust. Evergreen Medicinal Supply’s licence to grow and sell cannabis has been suspended by Health Canada, following an inspection of the British Columbia firm’s facilities in August, reports BNN Bloomberg. It reports a Health Canada spokesperson as - [London Junior Market Listing For New Canadian Investment Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/24/london-junior-market-listing-for-new-canadian-investment-firm/) - After delivering for the ‘penny to dollar’ stockholder in North America, serial entrepreneur David Stadnyk is looking to replicate in London. The former President & CEO of $350m Canadian business The Supreme Cannabis Company, David Stadnyk, has launched a new cannabis investment vehicle in London; World High Life (WHL). Listed on the junior NEX Exchange - [U.S. ‘Marijuana’ Entrepreneur Launches CBD Range in U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/23/u-s-marijuana-entrepreneur-launches-cbd-range-in-u-k/) - American cannabis entrepreneur Ralph Morgan decamped to the U.K. to launch his new CBD wellness company. The co-founder of Organa Brands has teamed with leading U.K-based doctor Dani Gordon to launch the new range featuring daily CBD supplements, pet care, and skin and sun care products. In a press release Mr Morgan and Dr Gordon said - [London To Replace Frankfurt As Europe’s Cannabis Capital Hub](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/22/london-to-replace-frankfurt-as-europes-cannabis-capital-hub/) - While Frankfurt is the current market of choice for overseas companies, the additional capital available in London will see it become Europe’s financial cannabis hub, say experts. Jonathan Roy, a Director at the Cannabis Investor Forum, said the U.K. investment opportunities are currently limited to a few companies as others ‘play a waiting game’. Speaking - [Big Box Blueprint For CBD Industry Means Regulation](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/22/big-box-blueprint-for-cbd-industry-means-regulation/) - For the CBD industry to move into ‘Big Box’ retailers compliance and regulations are key, says a leading industry figure. Garrett Bain, Chief Sales and Marketing Manger at Canadian cannabis firm GenCanna was speaking the Hemp & CBD Expo in Birmingham, U.K. He said: “The pathway for the CBD industry into the big box retail - [Illegal CBD Product Warning At Major Trade Show](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/22/illegal-cbd-product-warning-at-major-trade-show/) - Exhibitors at one of Europe’s cannabis largest trade shows were warned to stop selling illegal products which could ‘threaten the future of the whole industry’. Mike Harlington, chairman of the Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) issued the stark message to business at the Hemp & CBD Expo in Birmingham, U.K. To a packed audience, on the - [Supreme Cannabis Aims for New ‘Heights’ With U.K. Investment](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/22/supreme-cannabis-aims-for-new-heights-with-u-k-investment/) - Fast-growing Canadian firm Supreme Cannabis has launched a new subsidiary in London to invest in businesses in the emerging European CBD sector. It has appointed Patrick Morton, the Canadian-born a co-founder of Cannabis Invest UK, as chief executive of this offshoot, known as Supreme Heights. Mr Morton told Proactive Investors that Supreme Heights is an - [The Truth About What's Going On With The Vape Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/25/actions-against-the-vape-industry-statewide-bans-fines-and-inventory-purging/) - If you follow any news source or social media outlet, you're likely aware that there's been a lot of fear and backlash towards the vaping industry in recent weeks. So far, hundreds of people in the U.S. - mostly between the ages of 18-29 - have been hospitalized and more than a half-dozen are dead - [U.K. Farmers Union Issues Call For Eco-Friendly Hemp Switch](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/02/u-k-farmers-union-issues-call-for-eco-friendly-hemp-switch/) - Farmers are being urged to switch to hemp in moves which could boost incomes and help reduce potentially harmful greenhouse gas emissions. In a new report the U.K.’s National Farming Union (NFU) encourages British farmers to plant hemp - and other bio-based alternatives - for building materials, as its aims to make the agricultural sector - [Ambitious Diversification Plans Unveiled By U.K Cannabis Firm](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/02/ambitious-diversification-plans-unveiled-by-u-k-cannabis-firm/) - Ananda Developments has unveiled the latest phase of its wide-ranging U.K. cannabis business strategy with moves to create domestic cultivation and extraction operations. Already involved in the wholesale vaping and events’ markets it has applied for a growing licence in partnership with a leading U.K. cultivation company. This new business; DJT Plants is a 50/50 partnership - [Europe’s CBD Boom Attracts New North American Business Wave](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/01/europes-cbd-boom-attracts-new-north-american-business-wave-greenlane/) - Two North American industry service companies have made moves in to the booming European cannabis market. Florida-based Greenlane Holdings - a seller of premium cannabis accessories - is to acquire Conscious Wholesale, a European wholesaler and retailer of consumption accessories, vaporizers, and other products. Conscious distributes a broad selection of products to approximately 700 customers - [Norwegian Energy Firm Teams Up With Canadians in Portugal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/29/norwegian-energy-firm-teams-up-with-canadians-in-portugal/) - A Norwegian and Canadian joint venture will see the development of new cannabis cultivation facilities in Portugal. Vancouver’s RavenQuest BioMed and Cannabis Biocare will become the latest cannabis cultivators to embrace the ideal growing climate of the Iberian Peninsula country. The deal will see RavenQuest provide its Orbital Garden grow technology, cultivation expertise and intellectual - [School Pals Sell U.K. CBD Brand For £9 Million](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/28/school-pals-sell-u-k-cbd-brand-for-9-million/) - Just days after launching on a junior London stock market, medical cannabis company World High Life (WHL) has purchased one of the U.K.’s top CBD brands. Canadian entrepreneur David Stadnyk said he was on the market for the ‘biggest and best’ in the U.K. and and this has seen WHL snap up leading U.K. CBD - [London Chosen As Base For New Colombian CBD Brand](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/27/london-chosen-as-base-for-new-colombian-cbd-brand/) - Colombian company Clever Leaves has unveiled the third prong of its European strategy with the launch of its CBD wellness brand in London. Clever Leaves, which has 1.5 million sq ft of growing facilities in its home country, currently has a European presence in Portugal, Germany and France. From these locations its sales and marketing - [Will Las Vegas Become the American Amsterdam?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/01/will-las-vegas-become-the-american-amsterdam/) - It’s Viva Las Vegas as this desert oasis prepares to allow cannabis lounges and public consumption. No longer will tourists interested in smoking some buds have to worry about hiding behind closed doors. Last week, the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau gave the go-ahead for patrons aged 21 years and older to consume cannabis in public - [Notice of Allowance Rewarded to SciCann Therapeutics For Its Enhanced CBD Therapy](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/04/notice-of-allowance-rewarded-to-scicann-therapeutics-for-its-enhanced-cbd-therapy/) - TORONTO and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciCann Therapeutics is pleased to announce that it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) for its US patent application covering the use of the proprietary SCN-002 enhanced CBD therapy for the treatment of NASH (non-alcoholic - [The United States Vs Europe: Who Grows The Best Hemp Flower?](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/09/the-united-states-vs-europe-who-grows-the-best-hemp-flower/) - ‘You can’t smoke hemp’, they said. ‘It will just give you a headache’, they warned. What did they know? Smokable hemp flower is currently one of the fastest growing cannabis products, in terms of popularity. On the back of the huge boom in demand for CBD products, hemp flower has found its place in the - [New Call For Unified Global CBD Testing Standards](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/09/new-call-for-unified-global-cbd-testing-standards/) - New standardized purity tests would prevent unscrupulous CBD companies gaming the system to secure favorable results, says a U.K. industry body. The London-based Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is to gauge the appetitive for a new set of internationally-recognized CBD testing guidelines. In a press release the CMC says it has appointed leading chemist Dr - [20,000 German Pharmacies To Stock Canadian Firm’s Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/05/20000-german-pharmacies-to-stock-canadian-firms-cannabis-medipharm/) - The first European deal for Canadian firm MediPharm Labs will see its medical cannabis products made available to 20,000 German pharmacies. With dual listings on the Ontario and Frankfurt stock exchanges, MediPharm says this new deal is an important milestone in its global ambitions. And, it follows hot on the heels of its first ever - [6 Ways to Promote Your CBD Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/07/5-ways-to-promote-your-cbd-flowers/) - These days, having a good product is just not enough to swim with the competition. To really stand out, you need branding and a good marketing campaign. This is especially true when it comes to CBD Flowers. With demand for CBD skyrocketing over the last couple of years, a lot of people have been trying - [Introducing the CBD Testers Program: The Right Way To Review CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/10/introducing-the-cbd-testers-program-the-right-way-to-review-cbd-products/) - Make sure your CBD products get honest product reviews and reach the correct audience. With our CBD Testers Program, we’ll help you do just that. With the right blend of sponsored content, newsletter advertising, and strategically placed CBD products reviews and product images, The CBD Testers Program drive the right attention to you, exactly when - [Introducing the CBD Testers Product Launch Campaign: Share Your Product With The World](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/10/introducing-the-cbd-testers-product-launch-campaign/) - Do you have a new product you want to share with consumers? Or maybe an already established product that needs a bit more attention? 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Our program is - [How the Cannabis Industry is Saving Small Towns Across America](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/11/how-the-cannabis-industry-is-saving-small-towns-across-america/) - In states like California, Colorado, and Washington, where cannabis cultivation is now legal, the industry is saving many small locales that are on the verge of becoming ghost towns. After decades of strict prohibition, cannabis now proving to be quite a commodity, rescuing these small towns from bankruptcy and multi-million dollar deficits. Abandoned buildings, dilapidated - [Mitch McConnell Meets Cannabis Executives And Tours Facility In Lowkey California Visit](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/12/mitch-mcconnell-meets-cannabis-executives-and-tours-facility-in-lowkey-california-visit/) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is meeting with marijuana industry executives in Southern California this week and is scheduled to tour a cannabis facility there—a development indicating that the senator is increasingly willing to engage with stakeholders of hemp’s “illicit cousin,” as he describes it. As first reported by MarketWatch, McConnell was scheduled to discuss cannabis - [Nearing finish line, fight for cannabis banking bill shifts to the Senate](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/12/nearing-finish-line-fight-for-cannabis-banking-bill-shifts-to-the-senate/) - Advocates are hopeful that a bill that would allow the financial sector to finally serve cannabis businesses could head to President Trump’s desk by the end of the year. The House in a strong bipartisan vote last week passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would allow banks and financial institutions to work - [5 Years After Legalizing Cannabis, Washington State To Launch ‘Cannabis 2.0’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/13/5-years-after-legalizing-cannabis-washington-state-to-launch-cannabis-2-0/) - It’s been five years now since Washington (along with Colorado) paved the way into a new era of cannabis reform - recreational legalization. After a half-decade, the state has been able to identify some issues that need to be ironed out and officials are proposing a complete overhaul of the current industry standards and laws - [How To Source The Best Hemp Flower For Your Shop](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/16/how-to-source-the-best-hemp-flower-for-your-shop/) - So you’ve decided to sell hemp flower from your shop. A wise choice indeed. But before you splurge on some stock, how do you know what you are buying is going to sell? After all, hemp flower consumers are fast becoming very discerning when it comes to what products they purchase. They are lots of - [Medical Cannabis Patients in Germany Set To Top One Million](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/19/germany-medical-cannabis-patients-set-to-top-one-million/) - A new report into the German cannabis market estimates the total number of patients has risen 60,000 in less than two years since first approved for medical use. The ‘Germany Cannabis Report’ from Prohibition Partners also states that within a few years that number will have risen to one million patients. And, it estimates the - [Skin Care Brands Delve Into The U.K. CBD Space](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/18/skin-care-brands-delve-into-the-u-k-cbd-space-futura/) - Two established U.K. skincare brands have struck new deals which will boost their presence in the booming CBD-infused skincare market. London Stock Exchange firm Futura Medical has agreed a joint venture with Bristol-Based cannabis firm CBDerma Technology Limited to develop a skin-friendly CBD formulation. In a press release Futura says the joint venture will ‘explore - [London CBD Tampon Entrepreneur Secures Silicon Valley Cash](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/17/london-cbd-tampon-entrepreneur-secures-silicon-valley-cash/) - British start-up Daye has secured $5.5 million in funding from high-profile investors in the U.S. and Europe to launch a new Femcare range including a pain-relieving CBD tampon. Founded in London by 24-year-old Valentina Milanova and launching in the next few weeks Daye aims to build a new brand of health products designed ‘with women - [‘CBD Is The Same As Cannabis’ Say 8 Out Of 10 Brits.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/17/cbd-is-the-same-as-cannabis-say-8-out-of-10-brits/) - Over 85% of 2,000 British people questioned in a survey believe that CBD is the same as cannabis. The research, initiated by Manchester-based CBD company Dr. Ed, also finds that around the same percentage describe CBD as ‘dodgy’. Whilst, yet again, over eight in 10 people believe that you cannot buy CBD online or from - [First Regulator-Approved Medical Cannabis Clinic Opens in U.K.](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/17/first-regulator-approved-medical-cannabis-clinic-opens-in-u-k/) - Regulators have given the thumbs-up to the opening of England’s first approved medical cannabis clinic. While it will not the first private clinic in the country to prescribe medical cannabis it will the first to be approved by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the regulator of health and social care services in England. This - [CBD-Infused Chocolate Nativity Calendar Fund-Raiser Underway](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/16/cbd-infused-chocolate-nativity-calendar-fund-raiser-underway/) - High-end British department store Selfridges has listed the CBD range of a new U.K start-up which has also been boosted by a 847,000 Euro investment. Whilst, separately, efforts are being made, through a crowdfunding website, to launch the U.K’s first CBD-infused chocolate Advent Calendar, reports MetroNews. London-based Grass & Co was launched last year by - [Understanding The Confusing Cannabis Situation in Indiana](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/13/understanding-the-confusing-cannabis-situation-in-indiana/) - Indiana is a very conservative state that’s traditionally been eons behind when it comes to cannabis regulations, however, small changes in different localities may eventually have a statewide impact - for the better. Just to quickly get it out of the way - no, cannabis is NOT legal in the Hoosier state yet, neither for - [The Congressional Cannabis Caucus - Blue and Red Joining Forces for Green](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/20/the-congressional-cannabis-caucus-blue-and-red-joining-forces-for-green/) - If you've ever found yourself wondering just how mainstream cannabis has become lately, consider the fact that a Congressional Cannabis Caucus has recently been formed within our government to fight for legalization and protect states' already established cannabis industries. February 2017, two members of opposing political parties of the United States House of Representatives, Dana - [The FDA Warns Against CBD Use While Pregnant or Breastfeeding](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/21/the-fda-warns-against-cbd-use-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding/) - In an October 16th statement, the FDA outlined the dangers of using cannabis products while pregnant or nursing - and that included CBD products. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made it clear that they do not condone the use of Cannbidiol (CBD) by pregnant or nursing women. Although many women prefer these - [New USDA Rules Spell Problems For Smokable Hemp Flower Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/30/new-usda-rules-spell-problems-for-smokable-hemp-flower-industry/) - If you have any interest in the hemp industry, you may have heard about the USDA recently publishing its interim final rule (Rule) on October 29, 2019. This Story has been updated with new details since being published The anxiously-awaited rules look like they will pose some problems for the industry, and, therefore, the industry - [EU Novel Food and The Legal Status of CBD Oil](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/28/eu-novel-food-and-the-legal-status-of-cbd-oil/) - There have been times when the Cannabidiol market in Europe suffered neglect because its safety for consumption was in doubt. However, in recent times, we have witnessed experts express that there is hope for cannabis products.(This is an 'Opinion' article, written by one of our readers. Click HERE to learn how to get your article - [Cannabis Europa Sold In On-Going Rationalization Drive](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/28/cannabis-europa-sold-in-on-going-rationalization-drive/) - Popular events which attracts thousands of people and some of the world’s leading cannabis lights are in the hands of new owners. Cannabis Europa and European Cannabis Week have become a key feature of the continent’s cannabis industry, with the former having now branched out into North America. The events were initially formed as a - [British Public Warm To Cannabis And Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/26/british-public-warm-to-cannabis-and-legalization/) - British public attitudes to cannabis have shifted significantly in the last 20 years, a new survey reveals - as increasing number of U.K politicians back decriminalization. Back in 1989, 60% of the British public believed using drugs' like cannabis was morally wrong and that has now fallen to only 29%, according to new research from - [Swiss Supermarket Selling Cannabis Plant For 10 Dollars](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/28/swiss-supermarket-aldi-selling-cannabis-plant/) - Whilst a weekly shop is not normally associated with purchasing a young cannabis plant - in Switzerland things are done differently. German retailer Aldi has stated selling baby cannabis plants for 10 Swiss Francs - around U.S. $10. High and Polite report the plant is a CBD-rich variety containing less than 1% THC and between - [New Portuguese Growing Operation To Supply German Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/27/portuguese-cannabis-growing-german-market/) - A European consortium backed by American cash is set to invest millions of dollars in a new operation in Portugal designed to supply the booming German medical cannabis market. And cannabis financial market analysts are calling out Portugal as a prime location for those companies looking to take advantage of the rapidly growing European market. - [French Medical Cannabis Trial Would Initially Support 3,000 Patients](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/28/french-medical-cannabis-trial-would-initially-support-3000-patients/) - France is moving closer to the launch of a medical cannabis trial which could benefit 3,000 patients. The French National Assembly is expected to give approval to the two-year trial which is being backed by president Macron’s La République En Marche majority party, reports Marijuana Business Daily. The trial was recommended by a special committee - [Cannabis Company Secures Hard-To-Get U.K. Growing License](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/26/cannabis-company-sativa-group-secures-hard-to-get-u-k-growing-license/) - A prominent U.K. cannabis company has become one of only a handful in the country to secure a license to grow hemp with a THC ratio of more than 0.2%. Somerset-based Sativa Group says the cannabis gleaned from its new facility will be used to support its research efforts with partner institution King's College London, - [Bulk Cannabis Imports To U.K. Given The Go-Ahead](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/23/bulk-cannabis-import-to-u-k-given-the-go-ahead/) - Canopy Growth’s U.K. subsidiary Spectrum Therapeutics has become the first in the country to secure a bulk import licence for cannabis medicine. The Financial Times reports that Spectrum has secured permission from the Home Office to import cannabis from Canopy’s operations in Germany and Denmark. While there are many pressing issues with the U.K. medical cannabis - [Why Every Small Business Needs Reviews](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/24/why-every-small-business-needs-reviews/) - These days, online reviews from relevant sites in your industry can make or break your small business. Reviews are basically like word-of-mouth advertising in the digital age. According to a recent survey, 91 percent of consumers read online reviews and a whopping 84 percent trust them as much as personal recommendations. Statistics likes this really - [The Importance of Reviews, Canadian Oversupply, New Growing License U.K., and more - The CBD Business Weekly Review](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/29/importance-of-reviews-cbd-business-weekly/) - In this week's edition, we're taking a look at why online reviews are so important for building your brand, especially as a small business owner. Also, Canada is facing a cannabis oversupply, which coupled with low demand, is leading to rock bottom prices. And well-known cannabis industry giant just got a license to grow cannabis - [An Update On British CBD and the Novel Food Regulations in EU](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/03/an-update-on-cbd-novel-food-british/) - The CBD market was built from the ground up by small British businesses, but it's about to be stolen by government-backed companies. (This is an ‘Opinion‘ article, written by one of our readers. All the statements in this article are the personal opinions of the author and not representative of CBD Testers. Click HERE to learn how to - [Danish Medical Cannabis Hiccups Following CannTrust Scandal](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/06/denmark-medical-cannabis-hiccups-following-canntrust-scandal/) - Denmark's ambitious medical cannabis program is being stymied by the CannTrust scandal and price issues as new figures show patient numbers flat-lining. Canadian firm CannTrust has been hounded by the authorities and the markets after an ‘illegal growing operation’ was discovered in one of its domestic cultivation facilities. Shortly after this discovery it emerged that - [20,000 Patients To Benefit From U.K. Medical Cannabis Trial](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/05/20000-patients-to-benefit-from-u-k-medical-cannabis-trial/) - Britain's former Drugs Czar Prof David Nutt - sacked 10 years ago this month - is to head Europe’s largest ever study into medical cannabis involving 20,000 patients Known as Project 21, the two-year trial is aimed at providing the evidence needed to generate momentum into the U.K.'s faltering medical cannabis program. Prof Nutt, dismissed - [Farm Bill’s Hemp Growing Guidelines 'Welcomed' By Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2019/11/07/farm-bills-hemp-growing-guidelines-welcomed-by-industry/) - The United States hemp industry is finally coming in from the cold with the release of new guidelines on how it will be regulated Late last year President Trump signed off the 2018 Farm Bill lighting the touch paper on the growth of the hemp industry. 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If you’re trying to manufacture a product with a very specific amount of CBD in it – medication for example that would require accuracy down to - [Plant Hemp to Remove Contaminants and Revitalize the Earth](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/06/plant-hemp-to-remove-contaminants-and-revitalize-the-earth-phytoremediation/) - Hemp has many well-documented uses that can benefit our own bodies, as well as the world around us. Hemp is a phenotype of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is legally categorized as having less than 0.3 percent THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), although generally speaking, most hemp has around anywhere from 0.2 to 1 percent THC content. Hemp - [Hemp Market Growth Predictions: $26.6 Billion By 2025](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/12/hemp-market-growth-predictions-26-6-billion-by-2025/) - Hemp is everywhere and according to various market studies, the entire industry is expected to be worth nearly $27 billion by 2025. There’s almost nothing that hemp can’t do. It can be used as a food supplement, medication, topical, it can be manufactured into plastic, concrete, and batteries. It’s hardy, grows easily, and is incredibly - [How The Coronavirus Disrupts The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/14/will-coronavirus-kill-the-cannabis-event-industry/) - The coronavirus. If you’re following any sort of media outlet, you've definitely heard about it, and if you’re involved in any sort of the cannabios industry, you’re probably wondering how this disease could affect you. Update: many European Cannabis events are already been cancelled... We believe that the Coronavirus outbreak will have a strong negative - [Israel: Travelers returning from Thailand, Hong-Kong, Singapore and Macau must remain in isolation for 14 days - CoronaVirus](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/16/thailand-hong-kong-singapore-macau-coronavirus/) - The Health Ministry of Israel just issued a special statement asking travelers returning from Thailand, Hong-Kong, Singapore and Macau to remain in isolation for 14 days. Previously, only travelers coming from China were subject to such a self-quarantine. Until now, only travelers showing symptoms of the virus had to remain in self-quarantine. Now, travelers returning - [European Cannabis Events Cancelled Due To Coronavirus. The US Is Next!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/27/are-european-cannabis-events-going-to-be-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus/) - Due to the wide spread of Coronavirus in Europe, most if not all of the big European cannabis events are going to be cancelled soon, but the organizers don't even know it, yet. However, looking at the situation, we can safely say that they won't be happening. As the Coronavirus has arrived everywhere, we will - [U.K. CBD Shake-Up Gateway To Influx Of Global Consumer Brands](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/14/u-k-cbd-fsa-shake-up-gateway-to-influx-of-global-consumer-brands/) - THE Food Standards Agency’s new Novel Food deadline looks set to open the door for the entry of the major global consumer brands into the U.K CBD market. Concerns over the lack of a clear regulatory CBD framework from the FSA and other agencies has previously proved a deterrent to the Coca-Colas of this world. - [The Organic CBD Movement - Best for Consumers and Businesses](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/19/the-organic-cbd-movement-best-for-consumers-and-businesses/) - The organic movement is a broad term used to describe individuals and organizations that aid in promoting organic farming and products across the globe. Generally, this has been used in reference to food, but it certainly applies to hemp and CBD as well. As the CBD and hemp markets continue to expand and legitimize, consumers - [Everything You Need To Know About CBG Isolate](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/20/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cbg-isolate/) - When it comes to any product other than raw flowers, the cannabinoid in question needs to be extracted from the plant matter and processed into a substance that’s pure, potent, and easily measured. If you’re trying to manufacture a product with a very specific amount of any cannabinoid in it – medication for example that - [Are CBD-Infused Beverages The Next Big Thing?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/21/are-cbd-infused-beverages-the-next-big-thing/) - The trend of infusing various beverages continues to grow, but to know if you want to sell these types of products in your shop, you first need to understand the trends and why they appeal to consumers. For the last few years, consumers have been gravitating towards edibles. This is true for both the THC - [An In-Depth Look at Cannabis Industry Jobs in the U.S.](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/22/an-in-depth-look-at-the-current-cannabis-jobs-market/) - Did you know that as of January 2020, there were over two-hundred thousand full-time-equivalent (FTE) jobs in the cannabis industry? To be exact, there are 243,700 jobs that are supported by legal cannabis. Even in a slow year like 2019 was, the cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs, which adds up to a 15% year-over-year - [Hemp, Cannabis, and the United States Postal Service](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/23/hemp-cannabis-and-the-united-states-postal-service/) - During the middle of last year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) updated its “Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail” policy to include new standards for mailing cannabis and hemp-based products, following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. It’s one of the best and most reliable ways to ship products, but many people still aren’t - [CBG Distillate Explained: What It Is, What It's For, and How It's Made](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/24/cbg-distillate-explained-what-it-is-what-its-for-and-how-its-made/) - When it comes to medicinal cannabis products, the best way to get potency, accurate dosing, and purity is with distilled products. If you’re trying to manufacture a product with a very specific amount of any cannabinoid in it like medication that would require accuracy down to the milligram, cosmetics, supplements, and the like, you will - [Prepackaged Hemp and Cannabis Flower - Safer For Consumers, Businesses, and the Environment](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/25/prepackaged-hemp-and-cannabis-flower-safer-for-consumers-business-and-the-environment/) - When it comes to the cannabis and hemp industries, anything that can help make things safer and more legitimate is always welcomed and frankly, necessary. Aside from appealing to your consumer base, proper packaging is also a major factor in staying complaint with local regulations. Regardless of where you’re selling your hemp or cannabis flowers, - [New Pricing for EU-GMP CBD Distillate - Less Than €4,000/Kilo!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/26/new-pricing-for-eu-gmp-cbd-distillate/) - We have updated our wholesale pricing for EU-GMP Certified CBD Distillate. It's available now for less than €4,000/kilogram! CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis and hemp. CBD oils, gummies, and other products are continuing to grow in popularity as natural remedies to manage anxiety, stress, pain, and even serious ailments like epilepsy. - [The Complex Issue of Cannabis and Hemp Business On Tribal Land](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/27/the-complex-issue-of-cannabis-business-on-tribal-land/) - Throughout history, cannabis was regulated by federal law on reservations, so it was generally illegal. But after the 2013 Cole Memo, the topic of cannabis on tribal land and how it ties into the tribe's government autonomy became increasingly prevalent. Tribal land is considered sovereign territory, meaning that the land is independently governed by the - [How the Ruskey’s do Cannabis - A Look At Regulation in Russia](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/08/how-the-ruskeys-do-cannabis-a-look-at-regulation-in-russia/) - Forget gritty world politics, forget cold war antics. Today we’re looking at Russia’s somewhat contradictory, sometimes peculiar, and definitely interesting take on cannabis regulation. Russia is one of those countries that brings a lot of intrigue, and questions, and curiosity. Former Eastern Block leader, cold war player, Putin… When it comes to politics regarding nearly - [Albania Might Be the Dark Horse of the Cannabis Game](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/08/albania-might-be-the-dark-horse-of-the-cannabis-game/) - Situated to the northwest of Greece, Albania is quietly but effectively dominating the European cannabis industry. Albania is a country which up until the 1990’s was ruled by a series of dictatorships that left it rather separated from the rest of it’s neighboring European countries. As an isolated country it didn’t even attempt to be - [The Swiss Government Greenlit Trials to Assess the Need for New Cannabis Regulation](https://cannadelics.com/2020/02/28/the-switzerland-government-greenlit-trials-to-assess-the-need-for-new-cannabis-regulation/) - In order to appropriately regulate the drug in the future, Switzerland is conducting scientific trials with regular citizens to establish the health and safety of cannabis. The first thing to remember about Switzerland is that it’s not a member of the European Union, this is important because it means that it is not subject to - [6 Ways to Lose Your Shirt in the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/03/6-ways-to-lose-your-shirt-in-the-cannabis-or-hemp-industry/) - Operating any small business can be a difficult task, but working in the cannabis industry can be particularly daunting. Marijuana and hemp business owners are faced with many issues that others will never have the misfortune of dealing with. Difficulty getting a loan, minimal tax breaks, inconsistent city ordinances, and terrible zoning laws are just - [Made In America - Domestic Cannabis and Hemp Companies Are Booming Amid Coronavirus Outbreak](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/09/made-in-america-why-domestic-cannabis-and-hemp-companies-are-booming/) - Amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak impacting global trade, domestic cannabis and hemp manufacturing companies are booming. Since the beginning of the year, coronavirus has quickly taken over the media and spread around the world. We know that many people think the stories are over-hyped. We also know that, for healthy people under 50 - [Automation and Technology in the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/11/automation-and-technology-in-the-cannabis-industry/) - The days of "mom-and-pop shop", small cannabis operations are becoming few and far in between as the industry demonstrates that it’s not immune to the wave of automation. At the moment, cannabis industry employment is on the rise; and that trend can certainly continue upwards for higher-end careers. But just like any other industry, the - [Spannabis Forced To Postpone Citing Coronavirus Concerns](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/12/spannabis-forced-to-postpone-citing-coronavirus-concerns/) - Less than 48 hours before the event was set to begin, Spannabis announced they will be forced to postpone their Barcelona show due to “extraordinary measures”. Update: ICBC (International Cannabis Business Conference) Spain is officially cancelled as well. Please check back with us for more updates. As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world and - [CBG Isolate Deal: New Price on CBG Isolate - Starting at Only $3,750/kilo](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/12/cbg-isolate-deal/) - CBG Isolate is made by completely isolating the cannabidiol from all the other plant matter and compounds. It's an extremely potent and useful ingredient that can be used to manufacture numerous products, and we have a wholesale CBG isolate deal for you! That means all other cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and inactive compounds like plant waxes - [You’ll Not Want to Get Caught with Cannabis in Japan!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/14/youll-not-want-to-get-caught-with-cannabis-in-japan/) - These days it’s more common than not to see a new country relax their cannabis policy. But that’s not a global truth, and countries like Japan are a good reminder of this. When it comes to cannabis, there are some countries that travelers can go to with the expectation of smoking themselves silly, buying new - [South Africa Introduces Some of the Most Lax Laws on Cannabis Yet](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/13/south-africa-introduces-some-of-the-most-lax-laws-on-cannabis-yet/) - After years of banning cannabis in all forms, South Africa is quickly jumping through hoops to become one of the more lenient countries when it comes to using cannabis, and a likely massive competitor in the world hemp growing market. In South Africa, the term to use isn’t pot, weed, MaryJane, reefer, or skunk. The - [Cannabis and Hemp in Lithuania - What's The Current Situation?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/14/cannabis-hemp-lithuania/) - Crawling in last, Lithuania is definitely no leader in the fight for cannabis legalization. When it comes to cannabis there are many different interests at play, by many different parties. The medical world is looking for cures, and promoting legalization at least for medical use, giving patients with different illnesses a way to better their - [Ten Grams Of Cannabis For Personal Possession Approved In Switzerland](https://cannadelics.com/2017/09/28/ten-grams-of-cannabis-for-personal-possession-approved-in-switzerland/) - The Swiss Federal Court just made it legal in some cities for people to posses up to 10 grams of cannabis for personal use, without it being a crime... The cities included in the new regulations are Zurich, Winterthur and the Canton of St. Gallen, although additional cities may be added to the list later. The - [Phivida To Roll Out CBD Wellness Products 'Just In Time For Christmas'](https://cannadelics.com/2017/12/20/phivida-roll-cbd-wellness-products-just-time-christmas/) - Phivida just announced that they intend to roll out their IPO, just in time for Christmas, and that means quality hemp-infused juices, teas, and vitamin shots, among other great wellness products, will be on the market soon... Phivida are focused on providing CBD health and wellness solutions to a growing global community. It is Phivida's hope - [The Medical Cannabis Patient Of The Future](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/07/medical-cannabis-patient-future/) - Cannabis legalization is all the talk right now, as the medical efficacy of the drug is still a highly contested issue However, insurers everywhere are now realizing that the D-day for medical cannabis coverage is now upon them. Whether or not cannabis will save insurers money in the long term is not the question right - [Ask A Doctor - CBD For Pets: Q & A](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/21/ask-doctor-cbd-pets/) - Pets don’t aspire to have a big bank account, run a business, build a house, or run the world. All they want is some food, to be petted now and then, and to be given the opportunity to express their devotion to us. Why not give them CBD for pets? Many pet lovers have been - [Ask A Doctor - CBD For Pets: Delivery Systems, Health Issues And Dosing](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/21/ask-a-doctor-cbd-for-pets-delivery-systems-health-issues-and-dosing/) - Our pets suffer from many similar medical issues as we do, ranging from the simple colds to the more serious chronic illnesses. Dogs (and most mammals) have a similar anatomy to humans. Studies in the last decade have shown that the endocannabinoid system can be found in most mammals. Physically, their organs, metabolic systems, digestive - [81 Percent Of Pain Patients Prefer Cannabis & CBD To Opiates](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/07/81-percent-pain-patients-prefer-cannabis-cbd-opiates/) - As the opioid addiction and overdose epidemic sweeps America, with an estimated 35,000 people dying annually, a new study has shown that 81 percent of pain sufferers would choose mediclal cannabis over opiates if given the choice by their doctor. The study looked at data from 3,000 participants, questioning their use of cannabis and how - [Swiss CBD Hemp Is Sweeping Through Europe](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/09/swiss-cbd-hemp-is-sweeping-through-europe/) - In 2011, Switzerland legalized cannabis with THC levels less than 1%. Now you can buy CBD-rich cannabis in shops and supermarkets throughout the country. It took about five years for local entrepreneurs to discover the market for hemp flower products. Since then, however, they have capitalized on a huge demand that is now spreading throughout - [Could Cannabis Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/22/could-cannabis-help-treat-inflammatory-bowel-disease/) - IBD expresses itself as either Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory drugs the standard prescription However, these drugs only manage the symptoms in the short term, leaving patients in clear need of an alternative, effective intervention. Could cannabis help? A group of scientists in Israel has been trying to answer that question in - [Could CBD Cream Be The Future For Skin Care?](https://cannadelics.com/2018/01/25/cbd-cream-future-skin-care/) - Skin care is big business, and is also part of a daily regime for millions of people around the world who want shiny, healthy skin. Now cannabis topicals or creams are potentially being touted as the ‘skin care products of the future,’ and for good reason. Certain compounds in cannabis are already famous for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and - [Advice For Daily Medical Cannabis Patients Who Want To Stay Productive](https://cannadelics.com/2018/05/09/advice-for-daily-cannabis-patients-who-want-to-stay-productive/) - For patients who need to take medical cannabis daily to manage their symptoms, feeling 'stoned' all the time can have its down sides... Even though cannabis doesn't debilitate you half as much as many of the prescription medications given out by family doctors, it can make you tired and lethargic. However, it's a small price - [The Medical Benefits of Vaping Hemp Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2018/07/17/vaping-hemp-flowers/) - Vaping Hemp flowers both for its medical and recreational benefits, is quickly becoming a popular delivery method. When vaporized cannabidiol is inhaled, it goes directly into the bloodstream and within minutes starts working in the areas of the body (and brain) that need it most. There are multiple medical conditions that are particular suited for - [There's An Increasing Demand For Zero-THC Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/11/theres-an-increasing-demand-for-zero-thc-products/) - Over the last few years, the demand for CBD products has grown exponentially for either treatment of specific medical conditions, overall wellness, or simply for pleasure and relaxation. Science shows that CBD can be be used to relieve chronic pain, inflammation, seizures, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and so much more. But not only that, a growing number - [THCV: Benefits of A Lesser Known Cannabinoid](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/19/thcv-benefits-cannabinoid/) - Tetrahydrocannabivarin, or THCV, is a compound found in many different cannabis strains. As the name implies, it has many similarities to the compound well-known for producing psychoactive effects – THC; but there are some key differences. THCV, or Tetrahydrocannabivarin, is present in many different strains of marijuana – sometimes in low quantities, up to moderate - [More Pet Owners are Turning to CBD to Treat Their Furry Friends’ Ailments](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/26/more-pet-owners-are-turning-to-cbd-to-treat-their-furry-friends-ailments/) - Have you ever considered giving CBD products to your cats and dogs? If not, it might be high time to look into it! With more than half the country already implementing some type of medical cannabis program, and multiple states having legalized it entirely, it’s no surprise that CBD products are finding their way into - [Cannabis Nurses Network to Address Opioid Addiction](https://cannadelics.com/2019/01/31/cannabis-nurses-network-to-address-opioid-addiction/) - According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, states with medical cannabis have a 25% lower rate of opioid overdose deaths. Furthermore, medical cannabis saves nearly $165 million in Medicare prescription costs every single year. An educational session titled “Breaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction” will be presented at this year’s - [Studies Show that CBD Vape Cartridges are Testing Positive for Lead](https://cannadelics.com/2019/02/01/studies-show-that-cbd-vape-cartridges-are-testing-positive-for-lead/) - Research indicates that vape cartridges used for e-cigs and yes, even CBD oil, are largely contaminated with lead and other toxic metals. A study conducted by Johns Hopkins University evaluated 56 cartridges and found that “significant numbers of the devices generated aerosols with potentially unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese and/or nickel.” And this isn’t - [HANFEXPO Hemp Event Coming to Vienna This Month](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/12/hanfexpo-hemp-event-coming-to-vienna-this-month/) - HANFEXPO 2019 is scheduled for April 26th to 28th and will take place at the historic Marx Halle in Vienna, Austria. At HANFEXPO, Austria’s largest hemp event, you can listen to experts from the medical, science, business, and political sectors who will be discussing a variety of topics such as different uses, research topics, and - [The Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/16/dangers-of-synthetic-cannabinoids/) - These days, parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their teens. Drugs, alcohol, car accidents, you name it. Add to the list synthetic cannabis, which is becoming a growing concern. It’s known by names like K2, spice, and nitro, and it’s readily available for kids to purchase from a variety of - [MJBizCon - The Largest Cannabis Expo in the United States!](https://cannadelics.com/2019/04/30/mjbizcon/) - Don’t miss out on MJBizCon, the largest cannabis convention in the world – where business deals are born. MJBizCon is the place to be for cannabis networking. With over 20,000 industry professionals and more than 900 exhibitors, there is no shortage of valuable connections to be made. This is Marijuana Business Daily’s (MJBizDaily) prominent annual - [Microdosing: The Ideal Way To Manage Cannabis And CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/11/microdosing-cannabis-cbd/) - While some people like to get heavily medicated from their Cannabis or CBD, others enjoy a more gradual and mild experience that can be achieved by microdosing. Cannabis - and specifically one of the compounds contained in it called CBD - have gained global recognition over the past decade as the era of cannabis and - [Top CBD Brands Everyone Should Try](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/23/top-cbd-brands/) - Many claims are being made about what Cannabidiol (CBD) can potentially treat when used as a therapeutic alternative. There is much to learn from information found in the book, Healing with Hemp CBD Oil by Dr. Earl Mindell and also available online at the National Library of Medicine. These reliable sources explain the potential for - [The Recreational CBD Weekly Review: Terpene Spotlight On Mycrene, CBD Flower Effects, Tobacco Alternatives and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/24/the-recreational-cbd-weekly-review-terpene-spotlight-on-mycrene-cbd-flower-effects-tobacco-alternatives-and-more/) - This week we took a close look at one of the most prevalent and most-loved Terpenes in cannabis - Mycrene. We also answered the question that many people ask; Does using cannabis hold you back in life? Have you ever wondered how CBD flowers make you feel when you smoke or vape them? And is - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: History of CBD, Best Strains for Sleep, Myrcene Terpene, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/21/medical-cannabis-weekly-review-history-myrcene-congress-sleep/) - Essentially, the entire basis of the entire CBD industry started from the health care sector and branched out from there. In our first Medical Cannabis Weekly Review (which will be posted every Tuesday at 11am EST from this point forward) we’ll take a look at the most important stories related to health and medicine from - [Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: Helping Addicts with CBD, Negative Side Effects, CBD for Arthritis, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/28/medical-cannabis-weekly-review-helping-addicts-with-cbd-negative-side-effects-cbd-for-arthritis-and-more/) - With hemp-derived CBD having been legalized by the Farm Bill last year, researchers are now able to conduct more in-depth studies on this amazing compound. While the U.S. in the grips of a powerful opioid addiction crisis, scientists are looking at how CBD can help. Meanwhile in Israel, the birthplace of modern cannabis research, citizens - [The Body Conference - Sport & Beauty CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2019/05/31/the-body-conference-cbd/) - Don't miss the original, premium CBD show in Europe that showcases international brands to help buyers identify the best quality products. CBD has been taking the world by storm with markets like Canada, Uruguay and Israel being viewed as pioneers in the industry, as well as the United States where hemp-derived CBD was recently legalized. - [5 Things You CAN'T Do With CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/12/things-cbd-cant-do/) - Time and time again, we have seen countless claims about what Cannabidiol can essentially do for human illness and physical ailments. While it's true that CBD can be used for many things, some of the claims you'll hear are highly theoretical or just downright false — nothing but marketing ploys. Let's take a look at - [Study Finds Italian Prescription Medication Down Thanks To CBD From Hemp](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/11/study-finds-italian-prescription-medication-down-thanks-to-cbd-from-hemp/) - When Italian lawmakers legalized hemp in 2016, it meant that farmers across the country could grow cannabis sativa as long as it contains less than 0.2 percent THC. Since 2016 around 2,000 business have opened; all dedicated to the cultivation and marketing of hemp. They call it "cannabis light" in Italy, and that's because although - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: Antibiotic Resistance, Cannabis in Italy, CBD for Weight Loss, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/11/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-review-antibiotic-resistance-cannabis-in-italy-cbd-for-weight-loss-and-more/) - Although business concepts are taking over, CBD in and of itself is rooted in the health care sector. It’s, without a doubt, the most important aspect of this industry. In this week’s edition, we’ll take a look at the most important health-related stories from the past seven days. This week we’ve covered cannabis and antibiotic - [Top Three Portable Vaporizers For Microdosing CBD Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/23/top-portable-vaporizers-for-microdosing/) - Microdosing is a tried and tested way of taking cannabis or CBD in tiny doses as part of a medicinal and holistic regime. We've handpicked three of the best portable vaporizers for Microdosing, so you can medicate whenever and wherever you like. People use cannabis and CBD for a variety of different reasons. Some prefer - [Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About CBD Edibles](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/18/cbd-edibles/) - Cannabinoid edibles - which are food products that have been infused with activated/heated cannabinoids, often CBD - might seem like a bold new trend, but they have been used by humans for thousands of years. CBD and cannabis edibles are entrenched in our history. In Eastern Europe, women often made candies out of cannabis plants, - [The CBD Testers Weekly Newsletter: Big Developments in Europe, Cannbinoids While Pregnant or Breastfeeding, CBD Moon Rocks, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/06/30/the-cbd-testers-weekly-newsletter-legal-cannabis-in-illinois-cannbinoids-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding-cbd-moon-rocks-and-more/) - It’s been a busy week in the world of cannabis and CBD, but let’s be honest, that’s no surprise. Big developments for Europe as we dig deeper into the ambiguous Novel Food ruling, and a CBD flower vendor gets convicted in the UK. Also, learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about cannabis and CBD - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Newsletter: Standardized Cannabis Medicine, CBD for Blood Pressure, Reading Lab Results, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/09/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-newsletter-standardized-cannabis-medicine-cbd-for-blood-pressure-reading-lab-results-and-more/) - This week we'll take a look at the possibility of creating standardized cannabis medication around the world. Also, let's check out the connection between CBD and blood pressure, as well as a quick guide about how correctly read lab test results. All that and more in this week's Medical Cannabis Weekly Review and Newsletter. Standardized - [The CBD Lifestyle Weekly Review: Cannabis Weddings, DIY CBD Skincare Products, Eating Raw Cannabis, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/13/the-cbd-lifestyle-weekly-review-cannabis-weddings-diy-cbd-skincare-products-eating-raw-cannabis-and-more/) - We know most everyone has heard of edibles, but have you ever considered eat your cannabis completely raw? It’s good for you! Another interesting trend we covered this week is the rise of the “cannabis wedding”, which features a bud bar instead of alcohol. Also, check out some CBD-infused breakfast food recipes and DIY skincare - [The Recreational CBD Weekly Review: Terpenes, New Cannabis Holiday, Curing Buds, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/12/the-recreational-cbd-weekly-review-terpenes-new-cannabis-holiday-curing-buds-and-more/) - Are terpenes poised to become the next dominant trend in the cannabis industry? Every component of the cannabis plant seems to have amazing benefits so, why not? Plus, what’s the deal with all the 7/10 sales this week? Also, if you happen to be growing cannabis or CBD buds, make sure to check out our - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: CBD Myths Debunked, CBD and Opioids, THC to Regenerate Brain Cells, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/16/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-review-cbd-myths-debunked-cbd-and-opioids-thc-to-regenerate-brain-cells-and-more/) - With CBD growing in popularity all across the world, the spread of misinformation has been rampant. This week, we'll take a look at some of the most commonly believed CBD myths and finally get down to the truth of the matter. Also, did you know THC can help the older generations with memory and ability - [The Recreational CBD Weekly Review: Vaping CBD 101, Recycling Buds, MCT vs PG and VG, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/19/the-recreational-cbd-weekly-review-vaping-cbd-101-recycling-buds-mct-vs-pg-and-vg-andmore/) - If you’ve ever had the misfortune of getting too high from cannabis, you know how unpleasant that can be. We have a few helpful tips to help bring you back down to reality. Also, check out our Vaping 101 article to learn everything you need to know about this dominating trending. And did you know - [The CBD Lifestyle Weekly Review: CBD and Meditation, CBD Water, CBD for Hair](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/20/the-cbd-lifestyle-weekly-review-cbd-and-meditation-cbd-water-cbd-for-hair/) - Hemp can be used for a multitude of different, modern-day innovations. Here’s a short list of what can be made from hemp. Plus, did you know you can use hemp seed oil to improve the look and quality of your hair? Also, if you’re trying to get centered, consider using a little bit of CBD - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: CBD Drug Interactions, Sublingual CBD Strips, Dosing CBD, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/23/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-review-cbd-drug-interactions-sublingual-cbd-strips-dosing-cbd-and-more/) - This week we’re taking an in-depth look at some of the most innovative new medical CBD products available on the market. And did you know that younger people are more incline to take CBD instead of prescription medications? Also, we’re covering how to get the correct dose of CBD - which is an incredibly touchy - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: Synthetic THC, Pain-Relieving Flavonoids, Vaping Lung Disease, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/07/30/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-review-synthetic-thc-pain-relieving-flavonoids-cbd-for-gum-disease-and-more/) - Although cannabis research seems to be largely focused on CBD and THC at the moment, a recent study emerged that examined the anti-inflammatory effects of two flavonoids. Also, doctors continue to prescribe synthetic Marinol, despite numerous complains from patients stating that real cannabis is more effective and leaves them with less side-effects. And did you - [The Recreational CBD Weekly Review: Exclusive Deal, Fun Cannabis Activities, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/02/the-recreational-cbd-weekly-review-exclusive-deal-fun-cannabis-activities-and-more/) - Welcome to the Recreational Cannabis Weekly Review and Newsletter - coming at you every Friday at 11am! Each week, we'll cover all of the latest and most interesting developments in the recreational cannabis industry including regulations, new trends, product innovations, and more. We'd also like to offer you access to our exclusive deal - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review & Newsletter: CBD for Gout, CBDa Explained, Teen Brains on Cannabis, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/06/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-newsletter-cbd-for-gout-cbda-explained-teen-brains-on-cannabis-and-more/) - We hope you enjoy this edition of Cannabis Business Weekly Review and Newsletter, where we cover all of the latest and most important developments in the medical cannabis industry including research, new clinical trials, product innovations, and more. This week we'll take a look at using CBD for gout, as well as the benefits of using - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Review: CBD Testers Program, Cannabis and Strokes, THC Benefits, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/13/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-review-cbd-testers-program-cannabis-and-strokes-thc-benefits-and-more/) - Welcome to this week's edition of the Medical Cannabis Weekly Review and Newsletter. Today we'd like to take a moment to announce the re-opening of our CBD Testers Program. Get FREE CBD products every month in exchange for writing a short review. Check out the details below. We'll also be taking a look at a - [The CBD Testers Weekly Newsletter: Tainted THC Vape Cartridges, Cannabis Industry Corruption, CBD Cancer Research, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/08/25/the-cbd-testers-weekly-newsletter-tainted-thc-vape-cartridges-cannabis-industry-corruption-cbd-cancer-research-and-more/) - This week, the cannabis industry has seen some very interesting and exciting news in terms of business and research. For example, Professor Raphael Mechoulam - the Father of Cannabis Research - is currently in the midst of creating a CBD-based medication to treat three aggressive forms of cancer. Also, the FBI is investigating the possibility - [The CBD Testers Weekly Review & Newsletter: Changes Coming to Weedmaps, Vape Pod Safety, CBD Absorption, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/01/the-cbd-testers-weekly-review-newsletter/) - In this week's review and newsletter, we're going to explore some of the impending changes to Weedmaps' listings, which are sure to affect you if you use the site regularly. Also, with all the recent health scares surrounding vaping, is there any way to make sure the vape pods you buy are safe? We're also - [U.K. Veterinary Authorities - ‘Barking Up The Wrong Tree’](https://cannadelics.com/2019/09/27/u-k-veterinary-authorities-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/) - Veterinary authorities in the U.K. have been left with their tails between their legs following unsuccessful moves to regulate CBD products for dogs and other pets. Just over a year ago - on September 14, 2018 - The U.K. Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) issued a strong warning to makers of CBD products supplying the nation’s - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Newsletter: CB Receptors 101, Treating Bipolar Disorder, CBD for Pain, and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/01/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-newsletter-cb-receptors-bipolar-disorder-cbd-pain/) - In this week's edition, we're taking a closer look at the primary reason that Americans choose to use CBD. Also, it's possible you've heard of cannabinoid receptors, what exactly are they and how do they work? Also, can cannabis be used to treat bipolar disorder? All that and more in this week's Medical Cannabis Weekly - [CBD Processor Suing Oregon Farm Over Seed Dispute](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/03/cbd-processor-suing-oregon-farm-over-seed-dispute-elemental-processing/) - A CBD producer based in Lexington, Kentucky, is suing an Oregon company, claiming they were sold “worthless” hemp seeds that ruined what would have been a multi-million dollar crop. According to Elemental Processing of Kentucky, this crop was “destined to help fulfill the country’s booming demand for CBD”. As stated in a recent survey, one - [First-Ever Human Trial For Cannabis and Dementia Begins Now](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/08/first-ever-human-trial-for-cannabis-and-dementia-begins-now/) - The Institute for Health Research at University of Notre Dame (UNDA) in Western Australia just announced the start of their unprecedented research to learn how cannabis compounds can be used to treat the symptoms of dementia. After nearly two years of meticulous planning, UNDA is officially starting the clinical trials to discover the impact of - [The Medical Cannabis Weekly Newsletter: Is Cannabis Use Destroying Your Teeth? Cannabis and Periodontal Disease, THC and Menstruation and more](https://cannadelics.com/2019/10/15/the-medical-cannabis-weekly-newsletter-cannabis-and-periodontal-disease-thc-and-menstruation-cannabinoids-vs-melatonin-and-more/) - When we think about the possible health risks associated with cannabis, periodontal disease is not usually high on the list... but maybe it should be. Also, due to hormone and endocannabinoid fluctuation, it turns out some women might need more cannabis than usual to alleviate painful symptoms. And when it comes to sleep - what - [Luxembourg Likely to Be First EU Country to Legalize Recreational Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/25/luxembourg-likely-to-be-first-eu-country-to-legalize-recreational-cannabis/) - Though many – but not all – of the EU member states have seen relaxing cannabis regulation in the last several years, Luxembourg is so far the only one to initialize legislation for legalized recreational cannabis. Everyone is familiar with the Netherlands and how a person can sit in a coffee shop and puff on - [Sweden Has Zero-Tolerance for Cannabis!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/19/sweden-has-zero-tolerance-for-cannabis/) - Of all the EU member states, Sweden’s rigid zero-tolerance policy for THC makes it the most restrictive EU state when it comes to cannabis regulation. Most times these days when the Nordic countries are mentioned it’s usually to talk about their forward-thinking mentalities on prison systems, their strong economies, flourishing tourism industries, and social systems - [Is Australia’s Capital Leading the Way for Legal Cannabis Down Under?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/19/is-australias-capital-leading-the-way-for-legal-cannabis-down-under/) - Australia has made great strides in the last few years by loosening up their long-standing cannabis illegalization laws, and even started this year with the first step towards full legalization Hey there, mate Australia is known as a laid-back country. In fact, if you were to ask a person with no knowledge of current global - [What’s the Deal with Organic Regulation for Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/21/whats-the-deal-with-organic-regulation-for-cannabis/) - While the standard consumer might not be contemplating whether their CBD oil, hemp flower, or cannabis edible came from an organic source, there is more and more push for better regulatory standards in general, and for organic as well. Now, let's talk a little bit about pesticides… Much like people not considering what might have - [Nature's Magic - The Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/30/plant-power-the-health-benefits-of-psilocybin-mushrooms/) - Once again, we turn to nature to heal the ailments we struggle with. This time, we’re taking a look at magic mushrooms, or rather, their active ingredient - psilocybin. Psilocybin is a classic hallucinogenic compound produced by over 100 species of mushrooms across the world. It has a strong effect on serotonin receptors in the - [Cannabis Dispensaries Deemed "Essential" - Allowed To Stay Open While Other Businesses Are Forced To Close](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/21/cannabis-dispensaries-deemed-essential-allowed-to-stay-open-while-others-are-forced-to-close/) - As coronavirus sweeps across the nation and state after state is implementing mandatory “lockdown” and “stay-at-home” orders, many feared they wouldn’t be able to get cannabis anymore in the coming days. Luckily, nearly every state with a medical or recreational cannabis program has deemed these businesses to be “essential”, among the likes of pharmacies, grocery - [How Green Is Ireland When It Comes to Cannabis Regulation?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/29/how-green-is-ireland-when-it-comes-to-cannabis-regulation/) - With the passing of a five-year medical marijuana pilot program, and increased industrial cultivation of hemp, Ireland is working to reclaim its title as the greenest country, but it’s definitely taking its time. Cannabis has been around for quite some time, factoring into folklore, as well as being a part of medical traditions in pretty - [Italian Supreme Court Verifies Personal Cannabis Cultivation Is Legal](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/22/italian-supreme-court-verifies-personal-cannabis-cultivation-is-legal/) - In an under-cover-of-darkness decision, the Italian Supreme Court made a clarification about Italian cannabis laws that verified it was not illegal for residents to grow their own cannabis for personal use. But how has this decision changed things? On December 19th the Italian Court of Cassation, called on by the Supreme Court to interpret a - [Argentina Legalized Medical Cannabis in 2017 – and Gives It Away for Free](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/21/argentina-legalized-medical-cannabis-in-2017-and-gives-it-away-for-free/) - When talking about cannabis legalization, countries like Canada, the US, and Spain are thought to be the most progressive. However, many of the firsts of marijuana legalization happened not in these places, but in South America. One of the interesting stories out of this region, is Argentina. Cannabis is not legal recreationally in Argentina, but - [Loophole Legalization: How Spain’s Cannabis Clubs Came to Be](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/16/loophole-legalization-how-spain-cannabis-clubs-came-to-be/) - They say that rules were made to be broken, and Spain’s cannabis clubs are the perfect example. Exploiting legal ambiguities has been a part of human existence since the inception of rules, but some loopholes are just way cooler than others. A common misconception of Europe is that there are countries, or locations, where cannabis - [Africa’s Green Rush and the Mad Dash to Update Cannabis Regulation](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/16/africa-green-rush-and-the-mad-dash-to-update-cannabis-regulation/) - We like to split our world up into categories to describe overall economic and social development. When we say 1st world, we mean America, Europe, Australia… when we say 3rd world, we’re often talking about places like Africa, certain areas at least. But what if that all changes with the building ‘green rush’? Could this - [Is Lesotho Selling Out Its Own Citizens to Ride the African Green Rush?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/19/cannabis-lesotho/) - Africa’s growing Green Rush has seen a surge in changing cannabis regulation, but how much of it is for the good of the people? Lesotho was the first African country to legalize the cultivation of medical cannabis for exportation, but why aren’t they offering it to their own people? And who is profiting from all - [Slovakia Is Only EU State to Ban CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/15/slovakia-is-only-eu-state-to-ban-cbd/) - The argument over whether to legalize cannabis has led to many countries making distinctions between different components of the plant. These distinctions have meant that the cannabinoid CBD has been treated more leniently than the rest of the plant, and is often no longer subject to the same regulation. But this is not the case - [Cannabis Is Illegal in Zambia, but Exporting It Is Totally Fine!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/11/cannabis-is-illegal-in-zambia-but-exporting-it-is-totally-fine/) - As countries change their cannabis legalization laws, sometimes the results show less interest in providing residents with a service, and way more interest in the economic value. Sometimes it’s so obvious, it can’t be ignored. Take Zambia, for instance. The Republic of Zambia, or just Zambia, is located in south-central Africa, landlocked between the Democratic - [Loophole in Malta’s Cannabis Law Interferes with Personal Use](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/08/loophole-in-malta-cannabis-law-interferes-with-personal-use/) - Sometimes loopholes in cannabis laws provide positive ways for people to get around the legislation, but sometimes loopholes work the other way, limiting a right that they’re supposed to give. Malta’s cannabis regulation does just this. The Republic of Malta, generally referred to simply as Malta, is a country made of a grouping of islands - [Is Denmark's Freetown Christiana Cannabis Oasis, an Indicator of What's to Come?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/04/a-looks-denmarks-freetown-christiania-a-cannabis-oasis-and-glimpse-into-the-future/) - In the middle of Copenhagen where cannabis is federally illegal, sits a small enclave where weed can be freely bought and sold to anyone - welcome to Freetown Christiania, a small aberration on Denmark’s landscape, or a look into the future? Freetown Christiania is a small intentional community (some would call it a commune) of - [Medical Cannabis Tourism Rising: Virgin Islands, Jamaica, and Thailand Set to Cash In](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/29/medical-cannabis-tourism-rising-virgin-islands-jamaica-and-thailand-set-to-cash-in/) - Medical tourism isn’t a new concept. For quite some time people have been making journeys to other places to receive medical benefits unavailable to them in their home countries. It follows suit that cannabis, the new darling – and devil – of the medical world, would be the new fuel for the industry. In some - [Uruguay Was The First Country to Legalize Cannabis – How Are They Doing Now?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/26/uruguay-was-1st-country-to-legalize-cannabis-how-are-they-doing-now/) - Sometimes with our news cycle, it’s easy to forget that Europe and America are not the centers of the world. A lot of interesting cannabis law takes place around the globe with Uruguay being an unexpected contender for most liberal concerning cannabis use. Long before Canada made headlines in 2018 for their sweeping legislation legalizing - [The Importance of Branding in the Cannabis And Hemp Industries](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/15/the-importance-of-branding-in-the-cannabis-and-hemp-industries/) - Although cannabis and hemp have been historically used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, the legal and regulated industry is still in its infancy. With many major markets throughout the world implementing some sort of cannabis and hemp regulation in their jurisdictions, an increasing number of investment capital is being funneled into marketing and - [The DEA Removes CBD From the Controlled Substances Act - But There's A Catch](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/28/the-dea-removes-cbd-from-the-controlled-substances-act-but-theres-a-catch/) - Earlier this month, a well-known drug manufacturer received word that a CBD-based medication will no longer be regulated under the United States Controlled Substances Act. Epidiolex, a medication made with CBD that is used to treat certain types of epilepsy, will now be marketed as a normal medication. While this is fantastic news, it’s also - [Slovenian Loophole Allows Residents to Grow Their Own Medicinal Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/28/slovenian-loophole-allows-residents-to-grow-their-own-medicinal-cannabis/) - Some European countries are getting rather open with their cannabis policies, some European countries are not. Slovenia fits more into the latter, albeit with some interesting laws that’ll make you scratch your head, and some definite possibility for changing laws in the near future. Possession of cannabis is illegal in Slovenia. Personal use amounts have - [Legal for a Day – The Mahashivaratri Festival and Nepal’s Changing Cannabis Laws](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/27/legal-for-a-day-the-mahashivaratri-festival-and-nepals-changing-cannabis-laws/) - From a cannabis heaven in the 60’s and 70’s to a restricted country after caving to international pressure, Nepal has some interesting cannabis laws, and might be looking at some substantial updates toward legalization in the near future. Nepal is a landlocked country in Asia surrounded mainly by India from three sides, and Tibet from - [Netherlands Seeks to Close Back Door Market by Updating Contradictory Cannabis Laws](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/15/netherlands-seeks-to-close-back-door-market-by-updating-contradictory-cannabis-laws/) - Long before the rest of the world was talking about legalization, the Netherlands was already pushing the boundaries with the opening of coffeeshops where patrons could smoke without legal repercussion. Now, years later, this setup has caused a huge back door market that the Netherlands is trying hard to close. One of the things the - [Delta-8 THC Exploits Fantastic Legal Loophole](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/30/delta-8-thc-exploits-fantastic-legal-loophole/) - When countries start to regulate industries, it’s not a cut and dry process. There are tons of tiny considerations and applications to account for, not to mention that new information coming out, or changes, can create gray areas in laws, and places for legal loopholes. Delta-8 THC is a great example of this. Before getting - [Is Croatia Trying to Legalize Recreational Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/23/is-croatia-trying-to-legalize-recreational-cannabis/) - Like many EU countries, Croatia has been slowly changing its laws to allow for greater legal (or at least decriminalized) cannabis use. However, earlier this year, some in Croatia’s government got a bit impatient, attempting to jump steps in order to legalize recreational cannabis. Two of the legal acts that govern drug law in Croatia - [Can Greece Leverage Medical Cannabis to Save Its Ailing Economy?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/20/can-greece-leverage-medical-cannabis-to-save-its-ailing-economy/) - Steeped in history, brimming with mythology, and home to beautiful beaches, rich Mediterranean food, and sights like the Parthenon, Greece is also a country fighting economic fallout, and trying to revive its wounded economy. Could the legal medical cannabis industry be Greece’s ticket back to economic security? In 2015, Greece missed its payment to the - [As Medical Cannabis Industry Booms, China Remains Quietly on Top](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/12/as-medical-cannabis-industry-booms-china-remains-quietly-on-top/) - When a new industry really comes into play, it creates a paradigm shift in its wake, a changed world due to new laws, regulations, business possibilities, new lines of revenue, and new collectors of this revenue. When it comes to the burgeoning global medical cannabis industry, while Africa pushes towards a new paradigm shift, China - [$40k+ Will Buy You a License to Grow Cannabis in Zimbabwe](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/06/40k-will-buy-you-a-license-to-grow-cannabis-in-zimbabwe/) - As Africa’s second country to change its laws about cannabis cultivation in order to enter the growing global medical marijuana industry, Zimbabwe is setting up to be one of the world’s largest hubs for production of all kinds of cannabis products. It’s no secret that African countries have woken up quickly to the rapidly growing - [Mexico Still Waiting on Its Promised Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/03/mexico-still-waiting-on-its-promised-cannabis-legalization/) - The Coronavirus has caused much damage to local economies and businesses, as well as triggering the postponement of events of all kinds, from entertainment to business-oriented to political. Such is the case with Mexico, whose government is once again pushing back its promised legislation to govern the legal use of recreational cannabis. Much like most - [Let the People Choose: Will Kiwis Vote to Legalize Recreational Cannabis?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/30/will-kiwis-vote-to-legalize-recreational-cannabis-new-zealand/) - New Zealand has an interesting election coming up this September. Sure, they’ll vote for who they want in government, but they’ll also vote on the 2020 New Zealand Cannabis Referendum for whether they want to legalize recreational cannabis. In early December, 2019, a Cannabis Legislation and Control draft bill was released. Earlier this month, an - [How the Coronavirus Paradigm Shift Is Affecting the CBD and Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/27/how-the-coronavirus-paradigm-shift-is-affecting-the-cbd-and-cannabis-industry/) - In times of great economic disaster, nearly every industry takes a hit, and the CBD - and cannabis industry as a whole - is no different. When we think about life, we generally think of what’s happening right now. The current governmental infrastructure in place, the current levels of technology, how our schools and transportation - [Cannabis Pizza and Popcorn? What's The Deal With Cannabis Snacks](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/19/cannabis-pizza-and-popcorn-whats-the-deal-with-cannabis-snacks/) - As cannabis legalization sweeps across North America like wildfire, innovative startups are creating new and exciting products all the time. Cannabis-infused pizza is the latest idea, and there's popcorn too. While you're stuck in the house on either a voluntary or mandatory isolation, there will probably be a lot of snacking and Netflix binging going on. - [Sourcing Coronavirus Testing Kits, N95 Masks, Gloves & Hand Sanitizer](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/19/coronavirus-testing-kits-facemasks-sanitizer/) - Top products you’ll see at pharmacies and medical dispensaries in the future include coronavirus testing kits, N95 face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Seemingly overnight, COVID-19 (coronavirus) went from bad, to worse, to completely out of control. New cases are popping in up in every U.S. state and all over the globe while panic buying - [Women in Cannabis: The Struggles, The Successes, and Beyond](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/20/women-in-cannabis-the-struggles-the-successes-and-beyond/) - The cannabis industry is flourishing at an astounding rate, and although it seemed like a market that was particularly friendly and open to the idea of women in leadership positions, the number of ladies in senior roles isn’t growing as expected. According to a recent survey conducted by Vangst, a cannabis career recruitment agency - [Why Israel Is (and will continue to be) A Global Leader in the Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/03/27/why-israel-is-and-will-continue-to-be-a-global-leader-in-the-cannabis-industry/) - When we think about legal cannabis products, there is a certain level of expectation there. The fad of “everything CBD” has faded over the last year and people are looking for more than a product that’s merely, CBD-infused. The cannabis products of today need to be more professional, safe, accurate, and efficient – and this - [Cannabis Use During the COVID-19 Outbreak – A Look At The Numbers](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/02/cannabis-use-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-a-look-at-the-numbers/) - During this coronavirus pandemic, we’ve witnessed some things that have been pretty consistent across the board. Aside from characteristics about the disease, people’s mannerisms and actions are similar no matter where you’re looking. One of the most notable behaviors we’re seeing is stockpiling - people going out and stocking up on various items they deem - [Hemp-Derived DELTA 8 THC Products Now Available Online](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/23/delta-8-thc-products-restored-after-suppliers-sueing-the-dea/) - After a dramatic ruling by the DEA making DELTA 8 THC partly illegal in the United States, following by the removal of products of the shelves, few companies have decided to continue selling hemp-derived DELTA 8 THC products, claiming it is still legal to do so. Others have decided to sue the DEA. As a - [Time to Vote: Will WHO Cannabis Recommendations Be Accepted?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/03/who-cannabis-recommendations/) - The last few years have been a roller coaster ride in terms of cannabis regulation, and there hasn’t been a whole lot of consistency. Now, with the scheduled vote on WHO drug scheduling coming up, the fate of CBD hangs in the balance. So, who exactly is this WHO which makes designations as to which - [What's France Up To? New Cannabis Fines and Litigation Over CBD](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/29/whats-france-up-to-new-cannabis-fines-and-litigation-over-cbd/) - From instituting new on-the-spot cannabis fines, to battling it out in court with the EU over the legality of CBD imports, France is quite busy right now, and the implications of its case could change cannabis laws throughout Europe. Some countries make more sense in their slower acquiescence to accepting cannabis (and some have barely - [Iran Still Hands Out Death Sentences for Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/iran-still-hands-out-death-sentences-for-cannabis/) - With a range that goes from practically decriminalized recreational cannabis to death sentences for selling large amounts, Iran runs the gamut when it comes to cannabis toleration, and exemplifies the issue of religious law vs penal law. Iran has some interesting laws when it comes to cannabis, highlighting an issue that arises in different locations, - [Global GMPs in the World of Legal Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/10/global-gmps-in-the-world-of-legal-cannabis/) - Technically, we all want a good product, even when we’re purposefully buying cheaper. We hope, we expect (whether naively or not) that the governing bodies in place are doing their part to ensure a level of quality and safety. But who sets the standard? And what does that mean, especially in the world of legal - [What’s on Your Cannabis? The Differing Regulations When It Comes to Pesticides](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/01/cannabis-pesticides/) - Pesticides can be found on pretty much anything that’s grown these days. There’s an ongoing battle brewing regarding the dangers of these sprays to human health, with a growing collection of evidence in the negative category. Where does cannabis fit into all this? And what can you expect to have sprayed on your buds? As - [How To Ensure You're Getting High-Quality CBD Products](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/how-to-ensure-youre-getting-high-quality-cbd-products/) - With each passing day, cannabidiol (CBD) products are becoming increasingly mainstream. Since CBD’s popularity is ever-growing, it’s been attracting investors from around the globe Unfortunately, with all the good publicity there will inevitably be some bad seeds thrown in the mix. Less than reputable companies are also trying to cash in on the CBD boom - [How to Properly Read Lab Test Results for CBD Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/cbd-lab-test-results/) - It's vital to ensure that the CBD flowers you buy comes from reputable sources. The last thing you want is heavy metals or pesticides in your product, and that's where lab test reports come into play. Since the CBD industry is still unregulated, no governing body or authority oversees the cultivation or manufacture of CBD - [Are CBD Flowers Legal?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/are-cbd-flowers-legal/) - Cannabis and Industrial Hemp have been through decades of prohibition since it was outlawed in the US in the 1930s. Since then, the world has come a long way as people begin to fathom the fantastic medicinal effects that Cannabis can have for a range of different conditions. Some states are legal for medical Cannabis, - [Israeli Researchers Work on CBD-Based Treatment for COVID-19](https://cannadelics.com/2020/04/20/israeli-researchers-work-on-cbd-based-treatment-for-covid-19/) - So here we are, a few months after the first COVID-19 case was officially diagnosed, and this disease has pretty much taken over every aspect of our lives. It’s constantly in the news, most of the world is on some level of lockdown, and people are looking for that light at the end of the - [Government Assistance Options for U.S. Hemp Farmers Affected By COVID-19](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/02/government-assistance-options-for-u-s-hemp-farmers-affected-by-covid-19/) - After decades of prohibition, the 2018 Farm Bill granted full legal status to hemp a couple years ago. Many thought this would be the end of various challenges that have been plaguing those in the industry for years. This is actually true, for people in the hemp industry, many new rights have been achieved these - [THC Isolate Explained - Everything You Need To Know](https://cannadelics.com/2020/05/05/thc-isolate-explained-everything-you-need-to-know/) - When it comes to any product other than raw flowers, the cannabinoid in question needs to be extracted from the plant matter and processed into a substance that’s pure, potent, and easily measured. If you’re trying to manufacture a product with a very specific amount of any cannabinoid in it – medication for example that - [Did Your Hemp Extract Just Become Illegal?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/25/did-all-hemp-extract-just-become-illegal/) - Late last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) released their Interim Final Ruling on hemp extract that, if passed in October, will have devastating consequences for the CBD industry. DISCLAIMER- This is my interpretation on the IFR, if it is incorrect or I missed any important update, please feel free to let me know - [California Might Be Progressive with Marijuana, But CBD is an Entirely Different Story](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/01/california-regressive-cbd-laws/) - Although California is viewed as a liberal paradise - especially regarding cannabis laws - the way this state regulates CBD is still incredibly limited and regressive. California has the oldest and largest legal cannabis market in the world. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state for 24 years now, recreational is legal, and you - [German Cannabis Flower Market is Ready to Explode](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/22/german-cannabis-flower-market-is-ready-to-explode/) - Germany has the largest legal medicinal cannabis flower market in the EU, and it’s about to expand out even further. With imports coming from Canada and even Uruguay, the German cannabis flower market is, indeed, ready to fully explode. Keep up-to-date with all things legal cannabis related by signing up to our weekly newsletter Up - [Thailand is 1st Asian Country to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis and Enter Global Market](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/29/thailand-medical-cannabis/) - Asian countries have not been known for their acceptance of cannabis either as a recreational drug, or for its medicinal value. Thailand is the first Asian country to break stride, legalizing medicinal cannabis, and opening up a global export market. Change doesn’t always come quick, and Asian countries like China and Japan have been notoriously - [Macedonian Company Finally Wins EU-GMP Certification](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/22/macedonia-cannabis-eu-gmp/) - After clearing its way through EU-GMP certification, a North Macedonian company is now able to export medical cannabis products to the EU. How will this affect the landscape of medical cannabis in Europe? In Macedonia, cannabis is not legal for recreational use at all, and there are no decriminalization or personal use laws to boot. - [It Was Just a Matter of Time: GMO Cannabis on Its Way](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/15/gmo-cannabis/) - The GMO debate weighs heavy as more and more food items are being genetically modified in different ways and for different reasons. For the first time, GMO cannabis is being patented and manufactured, getting ready to hit shelves in your friendly neighborhood dispensary. “A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or - [Paraguay Grows it, Brazil Takes it… Will New Cannabis Laws Change Anything?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/22/paraguay-brazil-cannabis/) - South America is becoming a new hotspot for changing cannabis laws, and international cannabis trading. One of the biggest providers of cannabis in South America is Paraguay, with much of its product being moved to Brazil. But it’s all black-market. Can the new rules change this? Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America which - [Recreational Cannabis is Legal in Georgia – But Who Knew?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/29/cannabis-georgia/) - We all know about Uruguay, right? First country to legalize recreational cannabis. We also all know about Canada, and the growing number of US states that allow legal smoking. Some of us are even aware that Mexico too is a recently legalized country. But who knew about Georgia? As a former Eastern Bloc country, Georgia - [For the 1st Time: House to Vote on Federal Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/21/house-representatives-vote-cannabis/) - Well guys, it’s finally starting to happen. This might not be the bill to do it in the end, but let’s be honest, it’s a milestone in itself that the US House of Representatives is finally voting to legalize recreational cannabis. In the US, there’s a constant issue of federal law vs states rights, and - [Forced Legalizations: EU & France Battle it out Over CBD Laws](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/08/forced-legalization-eu-and-france-battle-it-out-over-cbd/) - France and the EU have been fighting it out in court over import laws concerning a CBD case. If the EU wins it means a forced legalization of CBD across the entire EU… But if France wins, could it be the beginning of the end for CBD? Before looking into EU CBD laws, we need - [Legislating THC in Food](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/15/legislating-thc-in-food/) - As laws for cannabis use change, so do the laws that govern the particular cannabinoids that make up the plant, namely CBD and THC, and how and where they are used. Whereas CBD has already been regulated differently in many places, THC is often left with no regulation at all when it comes to use - [With Some Interesting Regulatory Omissions, Poland Overwhelmingly Passed Medical Cannabis Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/29/with-some-interesting-regulatory-omissions-poland-overwhelmingly-passed-medical-cannabis-bill/) - Poland’s recently instituted medical cannabis market is just starting to take off, with open-ended regulation related to the creation and exportation of products. In Poland, drugs are governed by the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction, which doesn’t make a differentiation between cannabis and other drugs. Simple possession or use can land a person in prison - [Mike Tyson to Open Tyson’s Ranch Under Antigua’s New Cannabis Regulation](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/08/mike-tyson-to-open-tysons-ranch-under-antiguas-new-cannabis-regulation/) - Mike Tyson is known as an eccentric guy. From youngest heavyweight boxing champion, to the guy who bit another guy’s ear off, to pro-wrestler, to author... Tyson has most recently styled himself as a businessman and an entrepreneur in the field of cannabis tourism. With the help of new regulation legalizing cannabis use in Antigua, - [The Political Pot Card – Using Marijuana Legalization for Political Gain](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/25/cannabis-biden-trump/) - In the United States, over 60% of the voting population is in support of full marijuana legalization; so why is it still illegal and can we expect that to change anytime soon? Does the upcoming election hold the key? Regardless of your political leanings, I feel it’s important to take a look at both of - [Additional Information On California's CBD Ruling](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/13/additional-information-on-californias-cbd-ruling/) - The US Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s leading national advocacy organization, is profoundly disappointed that the California Senate leadership refused to allow a vote on AB 2028 (Aguiar-Curry, Wicks and Wilk), which would have legalized the use of hemp CBD in all products, to advance before the end of the 2019-20 legislative session. As a - [California’s New Banking Bill Does Little To Help The Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/17/californias-new-banking-bill-ab/) - Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a handful of cannabis-related bills into law. Among the biggest changes are updates to the state’s banking laws, and while overall positive, the potential of AB 1525 is severely limited. As anyone in the industry already knows, cannabis professionals have long struggled to gain access to banking - [Recreational Cannabis in Colombia - Coming Soon?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/25/recreational-cannabis-in-colombia-coming-soon/) - In the last few years, Colombia has been shaping up its legal cannabis policies, legalizing medical cannabis and quickly joining the global medical cannabis market. Now, new legislation climbing its way through Colombian Congress, means that recreational cannabis in Colombia is one step closer to becoming a reality. The world of legal cannabis is a - [Lebanon Legalized Medical Cannabis, 1st in Arab World](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/23/lebanon-legalized-medical-cannabis-1st-in-arab-world/) - It’s always interesting when a new location breaks stride and changes laws. We saw it with Thailand in Asia, with Uruguay in South America, and with Lesotho in Africa. With ranging reasons as to why to open these industries, the Arab world has now put forth its own example. As of the spring, Lebanon legalized - [Germany Rejected Its Recreational Cannabis Bill](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/22/germany-rejected-its-recreational-cannabis-bill/) - The people of New Zealand just voted down a measure to legalize cannabis through a referendum. New Jersey just legalized it recreationally also through its own referendum. Germany didn’t put the question to its people, but last month the government of Germany rejected its recreational cannabis bill. The world of legal cannabis is constantly changing! - [EU Beat France, CBD Legal Throughout EU](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/19/eu-beat-france-cbd-legal-throughout-eu/) - In a high court ruling with far-reaching implications about EU governance vs member state law, the EU beat France making CBD legal throughout the EU, and setting a precedent for tons of cases in the future. Stay up-to-date in the fast-paced world of legal cannabis. Sign up to our newsletter today so you always know - [Fly with Cannabis – Which Countries Let You Do It](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/19/fly-with-cannabis-which-countries-let-you-do-it/) - As cannabis becomes legal in more places and in more ways, old rules are changing to let in new marijuana-friendly rules. Whereas once the sky was completely off limits to the smokable drug, things are starting to change. In fact, believe it or not, some countries now let passengers fly with cannabis. Stay up-to-date in - [Guam Legalized Recreational Marijuana, Asks Citizens to Help](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/17/guam-legalized-recreational-marijuana-asks-citizens-to-help/) - We talk a lot about the 50 standard US states and where they stand on recreational marijuana policy. But the US includes more than just 50 states, and of the territories included in the repertoire of US properties, Guam legalized recreational marijuana first. Now, in order to iron out the wrinkles of regulation, Guam is - [New Zealand Voted NO to Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/16/new-zealand-voted-no-to-cannabis-legalization/) - For New Zealand, the big story in the past several months was whether the people of the country would vote to legalize recreational cannabis through a non-binding referendum. As it turns out, the timing just wasn’t right, and New Zealand voted no to recreational cannabis. In what many thought would be a turning point for - [Will Europe THC Limit Increase to 0.3%?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/29/will-europe-thc-limit-be-increased-to-3/) - Big day for European hemp farmers and the CBD industry as the allowance of THC in industrial hemp was voted on by Parliament. While still low compared to countries like Switzerland, this Europe THC limit increase would certainly loosen things up. A lot goes on in the world of legal cannabis. Sign-up to our newsletter - [Will Mexico Become Biggest Legal Cannabis Market?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/02/will-mexico-become-biggest-legal-cannabis-market/) - Uruguay started it as the first country to go cannabis legal. Canada was the second country to fall. While the US takes its time with infighting between parties and factions, Mexico is ready to sweep in and steal the show, poised to become the biggest legal cannabis market to date. The world of legal cannabis - [The New Italian Cannabis Contradiction](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/26/the-new-italian-cannabis-contradiction/) - When it comes to cannabis, there are a lot of questions about what is legal in different countries. What parts of the plant can be used, and for what purposes... Recently, Italy put out two separate decrees related to cannabis, which set up the Italian cannabis contradiction. Want to know everything going on in the - [Grey Market and Black Market in the World of Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/28/grey-market-and-black-market-in-the-world-of-cannabis/) - Black markets and grey markets pervade daily life in nearly every way. The idea of below board brands, or fakes markets are certainly nothing new. What do they mean to the newly legal cannabis market? And what are the problems that have been popping up as cannabis becomes the new darling of legally sold goods? - [Amid Government Corruption, Macedonia Waits on Legislative ‘Go-Ahead’ to Export Cannabis Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/03/amid-government-corruption-macedonia-waits-on-legislative-go-ahead-to-export-cannabis-flowers/) - For more than 14 years, the tiny, poor Balkan country of North Macedonia has been trying to edge its way into the EU. Now, with just over two million inhabitants, and legislation to run a global medical cannabis market, North Macedonia is fighting corruption to prove that big things can come in very small packages. - [Belgium Legalized Smokable CBD Flowers and Upped Its Medicinal Cannabis Game](https://cannadelics.com/2020/07/01/belgium-legalized-smokable-cbd-flowers-and-upped-its-medicinal-cannabis-game/) - Getting in on the new medical cannabis and CBD industries is all the rage globally. Countries that started out slow, like Belgium, are quickly picking up the pace as these markets expand very fast, opening new possibilities for self-production and global exportation. When legalizing cannabis for medicinal use first became a thing, the idea of - [Germany Leads EU in Cannabis Oil Imports…and Exports](https://cannadelics.com/2020/06/15/germany-leads-eu-in-cannabis-oil-importsand-exports/) - In 2019, Germany led the EU in both cannabis oil imports and exports, and not by small numbers. The Germans are proving themselves to be big cannabis users, and big cannabis producers as well. When it comes to the cannabis market, the EU is a large and growing market of consumers which doesn’t produce as - [Cannabis in the Workplace: A Guide For Employees and Employers](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/13/cannabis-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-employees-and-employers/) - Nearly 75% of the country has legalized cannabis to some extent – either medical, recreational, or both – which begs the question, how are employers responding to the rapidly changing laws in their regions? As of election day, November 3rd, 2020, a total of 36 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. - [California Cannabis Delivery Lawsuit: “It’s NOT a win” For the Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/01/california-cannabis-delivery-lawsuit-its-not-a-win-for-the-industry/) - Since 2019, cannabusiness owners in California have been in litigation over a lawsuit aimed to further restrict access to legal, recreational marijuana. Last week, a verdict was finally reached. What initially seemed like a win for the cannabis industry eventually revealed the reality that these legal battles are likely far from over. In case you - [Virginia and Cannabis, Setting the Record Straight](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/31/virginia-and-cannabis-setting-the-record-straight/) - When it comes to Virginia and cannabis, Virginia didn’t see any big changes with the last US election. This is because the state had already decriminalized cannabis earlier this spring, and expanded on its own medical legalization policy this past summer. However, there’s one other thing when it comes to Virginia and cannabis, something that’s - [America Is Cannabis Friendly - It's Official](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/27/america-is-cannabis-friendly-its-official/) - To actually say ‘America is cannabis friendly’, has a double meaning. Not only does it refer to the changing legalization policies within the borders of the US, but it also has meaning in terms of the continent of North America, and the inclusion of South America as well. In fact, no matter how the line - [Death Penalty for Cannabis: Which Countries Will Kill You](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/18/death-penalty-for-cannabis-which-countries-will-kill-you/) - It’s almost hard to believe that as the UN voted on recommendations to globally open the legality of cannabis, that some countries are still so against it that they’ll kill you for crimes related to it. Yup, it might be 2020, but you can still receive the death penalty for cannabis crimes in many different - [Mexico Delayed Cannabis Bill Again](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/15/mexico-delayed-cannabis-bill-again/) - It’s not the first time. It’s not even the second. We can only hope it’ll be the last. As the third country set for federal recreational cannabis legalization, once again Mexico delayed its cannabis bill. New date? Not until April 2021. The holidays mean just one thing: time to buy gifts! We've got the best - [CBD Is Not Dangerous Drug, Says Israel](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/11/finally-cbd-is-not-dangerous-drug-says-israel/) - More and more countries have been loosening their policies when it comes to the non-psychoactive component of cannabis – CBD (cannabidiol). With a new amendment waiting for final approval, Israel says CBD is not dangerous, and is expected next week to remove it from its Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. It's holiday season, and that means only - [Canadian Study Says: Cannabis Worse Than Alcohol](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/10/canadian-study-says-cannabis-worse-than-alcohol/) - In a big debate, there will always be information out there to support both sides. This doesn’t mean the quality of information will be the same, but it does mean there will be a represented argument. When it comes to the age at which people should be allowed to use cannabis without risking health concerns - [India’s Bhang Loophole, and the Question of Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/09/indias-bhang-loophole-and-the-question-of-legalization/) - India is the kind of place that has a rich history and culture of cannabis use going back thousands of years. Yet, even so, this does not equal a legalization today. Though recreational cannabis use is illegal, this does nothing to stop India's bhang loophole from letting everyone use it anyway. It's the best time - [New Bill: Colombia Will Legalize Cocaine?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/04/new-bill-colombia-will-legalize-cocaine/) - The push and pull of the cannabis legalization issue can be seen all over the globe, with a recent UN vote officially legalizing cannabis for medical use. But what about cocaine? Is the medical value of cocaine coming back into play? A current bill is making its way through the Colombian government that says Colombia - [Cannabis Remains Schedule I After UN Vote](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/03/cannabis-remains-schedule-i-after-un-vote/) - Well, it might be a small step forward in the fight for cannabis legalization, but the recent UN vote on WHO recommendations only saw one positive measure taken. While being removed from schedule IV, cannabis remains schedule I according to the UN. Welcome to the fast-paced and exciting world of legal cannabis. Currently we have - [Taxing Cannabis – How Different Countries Collect Revenue](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/25/cannabis-tax/) - Opening up legal cannabis markets means one very big thing…taxes!! Yes, apart from getting citizens a product they very much want (and will realistically get on their own anyway), the biggest benefit to opening these markets, is the tax revenue collected. Much like everything else in the world of legal cannabis, every location that has - [U.S. Cannabis Price – Which Is The Most Expensive State?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/18/u-s-cannabis-price-which-state-is-the-most-expensive/) - Cannabis is the new must-have product in legal States, opening up an industry that didn’t exist before, and diverting money from the longstanding cannabis black market. But change doesn’t always come cheap, and depending on where you live, the taxes are steep, and the price of cannabis is skyrocketing. About 10 years ago I used - [Legal Cannabis Market Just Can't Compare to the Black Market](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/11/legal-cannabis-market-just-cant-compare-to-the-black-market/) - There's no rule that says legal markets have to be bigger or smaller than black markets. In life, legal markets and black markets form counterparts that can change and vary in size and growth. In the case of cannabis, the black market wins out easily, and for very good reason. Legal markets are your above-board - [What is Delta-8 THC? All Your Questions, Answered!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/20/what-is-delta-8-thc-all-your-questions-answered/) - Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-8 THC, is not a new compound, but over the last couple of years it has made its way into the retail side of the cannabis industry. It's legal by loophole, popular, therapeutic, mildly psychoactive, and STILL very little is known about it by the general public. Many of my friends and - [Prop 65 Warning on California Cannabis Products Opens the Floodgates for Lawsuits](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/26/prop-65-warning-on-cannabis-products-opens-the-floodgates-for-lawsuits/) - Starting January 3rd, all cannabis products sold in California will now require a Prop 65 warning on the label, a move that will likely spark an influx of product-liability lawsuits within the industry. In theory, health warning labels are a good thing – they alert consumers that the product they are buying can potentially have - [Is Delta 8 THC Legal in Your State?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/31/is-delta-8-legal-in-your-state/) - If you’ve been studying up on the latest cannabis trends, then it’s very likely that delta 8 THC has entered your awareness. This cannabinoid is growing quickly in popularity as more and more people are finding ways to incorporate it into their routine. But still, there are many people, including diehard CBD lovers, who aren’t - [The New Rise of Medical Psychedelics](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/18/the-new-rise-of-medical-psychedelics/) - As the battle for cannabis legalization continues globally, the re-acquaintance to its medical use has reopened the door for other drugs that have also been labeled as narcotics, or scheduled so that people have no access to their medical benefits. One of the major classes of drugs that has shown great promise therapeutically, is psychedelics. - [Cannabis and the South: How Things Change](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/04/cannabis-and-the-south-how-things-change/) - When it comes to the North vs the South in America, there is usually a pretty evident divide when it comes to social issues. From abortion to religion in schools to drugs, the South is generally slower to adopt new policies. In the case of cannabis and the south, a lot of change has happened - [How Criminal Organizations Are Dealing with Corona](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/03/how-criminal-organizations-are-dealing-with-corona/) - One of the major issues with the reaction to the coronavirus pandemic is the effect it has on job security, general income, and the sheer ability to work. Many people are feeling the burn of lost income, and the frustration of not having options. So true is the case with criminal organizations dealing with corona. - [New Jersey Wants Home Cultivation for Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/03/new-jersey-wants-home-cultivation-for-cannabis/) - Every new location to legalize cannabis either recreationally or medically, comes up with its own set of rules for exactly what is legal. After the last US election, there were a few new additions to the legalization family, one of them being New Jersey, which legalized for recreational use. However, the State didn’t get everything - [Sinaloa Cartel Might Run Mexico’s New Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/31/sinaloa-cartel-might-run-mexicos-new-cannabis-industry/) - As Mexico prepares to open its legal recreational cannabis industry, the question of who will really run it becomes relevant in a country dominated by drug cartels. New reports indicate the Sinaloa cartel is looking to take over Mexico’s new cannabis industry. Are you the kind of person who stopped using cannabis because the THC - [Will Cannabis Tourism Be Over in Amsterdam?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/28/will-cannabis-tourism-be-over-in-amsterdam/) - It's probably not the first time you read a title stating that cannabis tourism might end in Amsterdam. It's happened before. However, with a new policy in the air, the city might actually shut its coffeeshop doors to non-residents, ending cannabis tourism in Amsterdam, which truly would be the end of an era. You might - [William O’Shaughnessy & The Start of Cannabis Medicine](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/27/william-oshaughnessy-the-start-of-cannabis-medicine/) - The idea of medicinal marijuana has blossomed out in the last several years, opening up new markets, changing regulatory restrictions and legal mandates, and showing that popular opinion can easily change over time. How it started in the first place is not a story known to all. In fact, most people have no idea that - [Mama Cultiva & the Fight for Cannabis Legalization](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/15/mama-cultiva-the-fight-for-cannabis-legalization/) - When it comes to cannabis activism, there are groups all over the world, fighting the governments and public sentiments of the countries they are in. One group stands out among the rest, though. A group of mothers on a quest to help their sick children, and effect change in the process. When it comes to - [Argentina Allows Cannabis Self-Cultivation](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/14/argentina-allows-cannabis-self-cultivation/) - With 2017 legislation, Argentina joined the growing number of South American countries to relax cannabis laws. At the end of 2020, that legislation was expanded, and now finally, Argentina allows cannabis self-cultivation for medical use. You like cannabis, but want to try something a little 'different'? Give Delta-8 THC a shot. Not only is it - [Cannabis Heroes of History: How Robert Randall Beat the U.S.](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/12/cannabis-heroes-of-history-how-robert-randall-beat-the-u-s/) - When we think of the legalization of cannabis, it is not a short, concise, or simple story. And each step forward has been the result of some kind of governmental policy change due to changing opinions, or legal consequences as the result of a person’s actions. In this article we’re going back to the re-introduction - [Is Cannabis the New Gold?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/is-cannabis-the-new-gold/) - One aspect of the legalization of cannabis, is its entrance into the world of asset trading. A lot is being said about cannabis as a commodity, especially in comparison to gold. Which is worth more, and can cannabis show the same stability as gold over time? Everyone knows of terms like the ‘gold standard’, and - [CBD Flowers: The Next Great Cannabis Discovery?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/cbd-buds-next-great-cannabis-discovery/) - With all the hype around surrounding CBD at the moment, it's no wonder that manufacturers are looking for ever more innovative and original ways to sell their products First it was CBD Oil, then tinctures, and even CBD for pets. But now there's a new kid on the block, and it might remind you of - [Is Delta-8 THC Legal? What Does The Law Says?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/13/is-delta-8-thc-legal/) - Attitudes to cannabis products in the country are changing. In many states, it is legal to buy marijuana for medical use, and some states also allow recreational use of weed. It’s not always simple, though. There are so many variations in the laws regarding what you can own, who can legally buy marijuana, and how - [It's Harvest Time and CBD Flowers are sold for $2.5/gram!](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/its-harvest-time-and-we-have-cbd-flowers-for-2-gram/) - A new harvest season is upon us and these days, we have way more to look forward to than the usual fruits and veggies of prior autumns - CBD Flowers, and for prices as low as less then $2.50/gram! That's right, only $2.50 per gram of high-quality CBD/Hemp Flowers. As we approach a record harvest, - [A Beginner's Guide To Growing CBD Flowers: Part 1, The Basics](https://cannadelics.com/2020/08/27/a-beginners-guide-to-growing-cannabis-or-cbd-flowers-part-1-the-basics/) - With everyone on social isolation, businesses shutdown, and some mild uncertainty in the cannabis/hemp industry, what better time than now to work on your green thumb and start your own home-grow? I understand it might sound a bit daunting, and yes, it does take a certain level of work and dedication, but it’s really not - [New Vaping Bill: No More Mail Order Of CBD & Delta-8 THC Vape Carts - POSTPONED](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/07/no-more-mail-order-of-cbd-delta-8-thc-vape-carts/) - BREAKING: Due to the new vaping bill, effective April 26th there will be no more mail order of CBD and Delta-8 THC vape cartridges and conpanies selling online won't be able to use USPS, UPS or FEDEX for shipping. As a result, the price of Delta-8 THC vape carts is now rising, as the option - [Why the Vape Ban Is Happening, and How It Will Impact Online Vape Sales](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/25/why-the-vape-ban-is-happening-and-how-it-will-impact-delta-8-thc/) - What was on page 5,136 of last year’s Covid Relief Bill? You know, the legislation meant to govern relief efforts for the global and domestic damage caused by the recent response to the Coronavirus pandemic? A shipping ban for any kind of vape product, both cannabis and non-cannabis. Weird place to put it, huh, kind - [GW Pharma Makes UK Biggest Medical Cannabis Exporter](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/11/gw-pharma-makes-uk-biggest-medical-cannabis-exporter/) - When it comes to the topic of legal cannabis, there are a lot of firsts and a lot of records. What country was first to legalize medicinally, what country was first to legalize recreationally, and which country exported the most cannabis oils or produced the most flowers. Apparently, the UK holds one of these records, - [Delta-8 THC and the UK: Is It Legal?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/10/delta-8-thc-and-the-uk-is-it-legal/) - The introduction of delta-8 THC onto the scene in America has meant a different offering of THC, and a new legal predicament. Delta-8 has mainly been a US phenomenon, but as word spreads, so does THC. Here’s a look at Delta-8 THC and the UK, to see how the word of delta-8 is spreading so - [New Additions to the African Green Rush](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/07/new-additions-to-the-african-green-rush/) - In the last few years, the trend in Africa has been to legalize cannabis for medical purposes and open international cannabis export industries. The most recent countries to join the African green rush are Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, and hopefully Morocco. Are you a THC aficionado? If you are, then you probably already know it's not - [Colombia Joins International Cannabis Market](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/05/colombia-joins-international-cannabis-market/) - Colombia is a country that’s been at the forefront of drug markets for quite some time, with a government ready, willing, and able to make updates to laws as needed. In its newest turn, Colombia is building its international cannabis export market, and creating new legislation to bring in more revenue. In today's world of - [Morocco to Shake Things Up With Legalized Medical Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/04/morocco-to-shake-things-up-with-legalized-medical-cannabis/) - Morocco looks to be the next country to join the African green rush. With a bill up for approval next week in parliament, Morocco hopes to give itself an economic push with this new legislation to legalize medical cannabis. Considering how much it already exports illegally, this legalization could really shake up the global medical - [Medical Cannabis in Portuguese Pharmacies - This April](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/03/medical-cannabis-in-portuguese-pharmacies-this-april/) - It is now two years after Portugal passed its medical marijuana bill, allowing access to cannabis medicines for those in need. And it looks like medical cannabis will finally be available in Portuguese pharmacies starting this April. The world of legal cannabis is constantly moving, and ever-changing. If you weren't paying attention, there's even a - [Florida Bill Aims to Legalize Medical Magic Mushrooms](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/22/florida-bill-aims-to-legalize-medical-magic-mushrooms/) - For the last several decades, it was almost unthinkable to consider what Florida lawmakers are now considering. In light of the recent flurry to change legal restrictions on cannabis, the psychedelic field is starting to get its own flurry of attention. With new research coming out to back the medical properties, a Florida lawmaker produced - [Vaping Ban Alert: Stock-Up On Delta-8 THC Vape Carts](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/19/vaping-bill-alert-stock-up-on-delta-8-thc-vape-carts/) - As we approch April 26th, the date the new vaping bill goes into effect, more and more companies are selling their whole inventory of Delta-8 THC vape carts. This offers us a rare opportunity to stock-up on Delta-8 THC vape cartridges for the lowest price ever! How big are these discounts? Looking at few of - [Cannabis Falling from the Sky in Israel](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/08/cannabis-falling-from-the-sky-in-israel/) - Some stunts in life are dangerous, some are politically motivated, and some are just plain awesome! Bags of cannabis rained down on Israel yesterday, highlighting the contradiction of the country. As one of the most cannabis user-friendly and research-oriented countries, Israel has been dragging behind in terms of legalization. Seriously, falling from the sky? Yup, - [First Ever Virtual CannX 2020 Conference – October 26th, 2020](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/17/cannx-2020/) - No need to travel, this year it’s easier to visit CannX than ever. One of the biggest medical cannabis conferences in the world that you can attend from your own living room. Just like the live events in years prior, CannX 2020 Virtual will provide excellent networking opportunities as well as opportunities for learning about - [How to choose the best CBD Products to sell in your shop](https://cannadelics.com/2020/09/23/cbd-products-sell-shop/) - CBD products are a dime a dozen these days. If you plan to sell these items in your shop, the products you stock will need to be at a certain level of quality to differentiate you from the competition. Consumers are tired of mislabeled, snake oil products with crappy ingredients from questionable sources. They - [Delta 8 Update: Shipping Vape Ban Goes Into Effect Soon. Are You Ready?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/02/22/shipping-vape-ban-goes-into-effect-soon-what-you-need-to-know/) - If you recall, about 1 month ago we covered the upcoming vape product shipping ban that was snuck onto page 5,136 of last year’s COVID relief bill. At the time, there was still a lot of confusion about what shipping companies would be included and when these new measures would take place. Now we have - [Will Legal Synthetic Cannabinoids Take Over Cannabis Industry?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/16/will-legal-synthetic-cannabinoids-take-over-cannabis-industry/) - We live in a world of synthetics. Most of our clothing is no longer cotton, but a mix of plastics. Much of our food is made of chemicals that can barely be pronounced. And now cannabis, our favorite smokable medicine and recreational pastime, might be replaced soon with legal synthetic cannabinoids. It’s a world of - [Delta-8 THC Contaminated Products, or Just Bad Press?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/10/08/delta-8-thc-contaminated-products-or-just-bad-press/) - News stories are popping up all over the interweb about Delta-8 THC contaminated products. Where did this info come from, and how valid is this story? What is delta-8 THC? Most people are familiar with Delta-9 THC, the standard THC associated with marijuana and the psychoactive effects of cannabis. Delta-9 THC is the most prevalent - [Cannabis Election Results – What Just Became Legal in the United States](https://cannadelics.com/2020/11/04/cannabis-election-united-states/) - A state by state look at the election results – recreational cannabis is now legal in 4 new states, 1 deep south state approved medical, a few regions have a loosened restrictions on psychedelic mushrooms, and 1 state even decriminalized the possession of cocaine, heroin, and meth. In true 2020 fashion, it’s been one hell - [Next Nobel Prize Winner?Harvey Prize, a Predictor of the Nobel Prize Goes to Raphael Mechoulam](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/04/prestigious-harvey-prize-goes-to-raphael-mechoulam-the-godfather-of-cannabis-research/) - One of the most prestigious scientific awards, Technion’s Harvey prize in Chemical Engineering and Medical Sciences, went to Professor Raphael Mechoulam – the “Godfather” of modern cannabis medicine. Professor Raphael Mechoulam from the School of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is one of two winners of the esteemed - [INSIGHT: Delta-8 THC Pricing - The Fair Price for Delta 8 Vapes, Tinctures, Gummies and Flowers](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/25/delta-8-thc-pricing-revealed/) - The second half of year 2020 saw a sharp rise in the demad for Delta-8 THC products. While this cannabinoid has been arround for as long as cannabis exists, no one ever considered it to be an independent product until a few months ago, when it was first introduced as hemp-derived Delta-8 THC, hence legal - [CanBreed Introduced The World’s First Fully Stable and Genetically Uniform Cannabis Hybrid Seeds](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/28/canbreed-introduced-the-worlds-first-fully-stable-and-genetically-uniform-cannabis-hybrid-seeds/) - (PRESS RELEASE): Marketing of CanBreed stable Cannabis seeds, which will enable standardization in the Cannabis industry, is expected during 2021 CanBreed, a leading Israeli Cannabis genetics and seeds company engaged in the development and enhancement of Cannabis seeds, is proud to announce that it has completed the development of the first known stable and uniform - [How America’s Foster Care System Weaponizes Cannabis Against Society’s Most Vulnerable](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/14/how-americas-foster-care-system-weaponizes-cannabis/) - As far as government entities go, the child welfare and foster system is one of the least understood, but it does hold one of the most invasive powers a state can exercise over its citizens – the power to break families apart and permanently sever bonds between children and their parents. Learn how the foster - [What is Cannabis Industry White-Labeling?](https://cannadelics.com/2020/12/11/cannabis-white-labeling/) - Getting a cannabis license and building a brand in the industry can be incredibly complex and daunting – which has many producers utilizing a practice known as white labeling. White labeling, or white-label branding, is a common practice in mainstream industries in which a company removes their own brand and logo from the end product - [France To Give Out Cannabis for Free](https://cannadelics.com/2021/01/27/france-to-give-out-cannabis-for-free/) - Okay, it’s an admittedly vague title, but it’s still true. France’s upcoming medical pilot program involves supplying medical cannabis to patients for free, and though the program was postponed, France just released the companies that won the bid to supply this free marijuana. Does THC cause you an overload of anxiety? Does it make you - [Can You Treat COVID-19 With CBD and Reduce Mortality Rates? 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Although many industries are struggling amid the ongoing pandemic, 2020 has been a record year for cannabis with prices and - [Precise Cures - How Nanotechnology Enhances Cannabis Products](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/14/precise-cures-how-nanotechnology-enhances-cannabis-products/) - As the cannabis industry expands, it also gets more technologically advanced. Within the last few years, a new trend has started which will change how we use cannabis for consumption, especially on the medical front. With nanotechnology, cannabis products can be made to fit a precise diagnosis, and delivered to the exact point necessary. Nanotechnology - [German Court Ruling Now Allows Hemp in Food](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/09/german-court-ruling-now-allows-hemp-in-food/) - To be clear, the recent court decision is not specifically related to hemp in food, but by clearing hemp tea sellers of trafficking charges, the German court ruling opened a door to allow hemp products in food. The world of cannabis just got bigger as a German court ruling opened the door for hemp to - [Celebrity Brands - Celebrities and Their Cannabis Companies](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/08/celebrities-and-their-cannabis-companies/) - From Snoop Dogg to Seth Rogen to Mike Tyson. One of the great things about being a celebrity is the ability to both back desirable products (for money, of course!), and start your own company. Sure, we’d all do it if we had the money, but since the majority of us will never be able - [Delta 8 Syringes, the Best Vape Ban Workaround](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/11/delta-8-syringes-the-best-vape-ban-workaround/) - We’ve been talking about it for over a month, and this month the US mail vape ban went into effect. Luckily, the world is full of ingenuity, and as an answer to recent events, a new way of using cannabis has taken root. Delta 8 syringes are an inventive vape ban workaround. Are you familiar - [Start Spreading the News: Recreational Cannabis is Legal in New York… and New Mexico](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/04/start-spreading-the-news-recreational-cannabis-is-legal-in-new-york-and-new-mexico/) - We’re all familiar with New York City, that mess of concrete and high rises that holds the largest number of inhabitants of any US city. As a general liberal hotspot, in a generally liberal state, it’s almost surprising it took so long. But it’s finally happened. Recreational cannabis is now legal in New York. But - [How Vape Mail Ban Will Hurt Kids More](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/29/how-vape-mail-ban-will-hurt-kids-more/) - The vape mail ban which goes into effect tomorrow, is said by government officials to be for the protection of children. However, as blocking the safer way of smoking, while offering no better options, the vape mail ban will likely hurt kids even more. It's almost here, the last month for us to legally send - [How to Get Around Vape Mail Ban – And Get Your Delta-8 THC Carts](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/26/how-to-get-around-vape-mail-ban-and-get-your-delta-8-thc-carts/) - At this point we’re all aware of the recent vape ban legislation that got squeezed into last year’s Omnibus bill for corona relief. And we’re all aware that main carriers like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL will soon not be able to legally deliver vape products. But maybe not everyone is aware of how to - [DIY: How to Make Delta-8 THC at Home](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/24/how-to-make-delta-8-thc-at-home/) - The new vape ban which started April 2021, was posponed by USPS as they are not ready yet to implement it. However, once they are ready it will become much more difficult to get products like delta-8 THC to people’s homes. Unlike standard delta-9, it does necessitate some processing, so it cannot be simply extracted - [Here is everything wrong with Biden’s “forced rehab” plan for drug reform](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/26/here-is-everything-wrong-with-bidens-forced-rehab-plan-for-cannabis-reform/) - Although the latest talks regarding cannabis legislation have been slightly more hopeful, it seems pretty obvious that President Joe Biden isn’t a diehard supporter of legalizing the plant entirely. Back in the 1980s, Biden was actually very committed to the war on drugs, and cannabis in particular, helping draft numerous pieces of legislation that would - [All About Delta 8 THC Distillate](https://cannadelics.com/2021/03/23/all-about-delta-8-thc-distillate/) - Delta 8 THC is a shelf-stable, mildly psychoactive, minor cannabinoid that has been quickly gaining popularity over the last couple years. Also climbing into the mainstream are products made with cannabis distillates, which allow for incredibly potent products with accurate dosing. When combined - Delta 8 THC Distillate - we have a powerhouse product that’s - [Fresh Frozen Cannabis – Using Cold to Boost Flowers and Concentrates](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/30/fresh-frozen-cannabis-using-cold-to-boost-flowers-and-concentrates/) - When it comes to the growing cannabis industry, everyone wants the best product. And this means, producers are constantly finding ways to up their game. One of the latest trends in the cannabis world? Fresh frozen cannabis, and using cold to boost cannabis flowers and create concentrates like live resin. When it comes to cannabis - [The Legality of Delta-10 THC – Where It Stands](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/25/the-legality-of-delta-10-thc/) - The internet is abuzz with talk of the newest THC to hit the market, delta-10, but unlike it’s more well-known THC alternative delta-8, the recent DEA Interim Final Rule and USDA final rule, have done nothing to increase the legality of delta-10. The family of THC is growing, with newer version delta-8 THC becoming a - [Mexico’s Magic Mushroom Tourism Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/15/mexicos-magic-mushroom-tourism-industry/) - The term ‘cannabis tourism’ denotes a well-known concept. People travel to destinations where they can specifically take part in cannabis consumption activities. Cannabis is not the only drug that drives tourism though, as Mexico’s burgeoning magic mushroom tourism industry implies. Yes, Mexico is known for cartels and tequila, mariachi and sombreros. And now magic mushrooms - [The USA CBD Expo 2021 – Coming to a City Near You!](https://cannadelics.com/2021/05/02/the-usa-cbd-expo-2021-coming-to-a-city-near-you/) - After a more than a year of COVID restrictions and so many industries moving toward zoom meetings, remote jobs, and other virtual work options, I was starting to doubt that we would ever get the opportunity to engage in face-to-face cannabis conferences again. Thankfully, I was wrong. As progressive as we are in the cannabis - [Despite Shifting Views, Cannabis Stigma and Discrimination Holds Strong](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/25/despite-shifting-views-cannabis-stigma-and-discrimination-holds-strong/) - On the surface it may seem that the world has finally grown to accept cannabis – the plant, the users, and the culture. Laws on the subject are relaxing, legal markets are becoming increasingly common, and high-end, lab-tested products are available with a simple click of a button. 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However, as cannabis continues to find its place - [The Marijuana Conspiracy and the Strangest Experiment in Modern History](https://cannadelics.com/2021/04/17/the-marijuana-conspiracy-and-the-strangest-experiment-in-modern-history/) - What do you get when you combine the progressive atmosphere of the 1970s, clashing cultural views and restrictions imposed on women, and an extensive and very secretive government study on cannabis with results that mysteriously vanished? You get one hell of a marijuana conspiracy, that’s what. Who doesn’t love a good conspiracy theory right? I - [The US Government Secretly Illegalized Delta-8 THC](https://cannadelics.com/2021/05/20/the-us-government-secretly-illegalized-delta-8-thc/) - If you’ve been following along, you already know that delta-8 THC has been creating a bit of a legal conundrum in the United States, with lots of ideas about it flying from every corner, but very little to back anything up officially. A recent article published a story that got very little coverage, but which - [Colorado Just Banned Delta-8 THC! Who's Next?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/05/16/breaking-colorado-just-banned-delta-8-thc/) - In what can only be seen as a weird turn of events, Colorado, one of the first states to adopt recreational cannabis legalization, has officially banned Delta-8 THC and Delta 10 THC. For a state that allows recreational use, it’s a strange move to illegalize a naturally occurring part of the plant. Let’s take a - [Cannabis Honey – The Benefit of Bees](https://cannadelics.com/2021/05/12/cannabis-honey-the-benefit-of-bees/) - With all the talk of the current devastation to the honeybee community, and the possible repercussions to humanity in general, it makes the small, buzzing creatures a rather important feature in our ecosystem. 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Are you - [Raw Cannabis Juice - What It Is, and the Best Products Out There](https://cannadelics.com/2021/05/31/raw-cannabis-juice-what-it-is-and-the-best-products-out-there/) - We already do C02 extractions and create concentrates from compression. We already consume cannabis as a smokable product, as edibles, topicals, and inserts. What’s the one thing missing? Juicing it! That’s right, just like with your vegetables, raw cannabis juice provides one of the best ways of getting all the good stuff that cannabis has - [Nature’s Technology: Using the Mushroom Mycelium Network to Grow Cannabis](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/06/natures-technology-using-the-mushroom-mycelium-network-to-grow-cannabis/) - The mycelium network has been known about for quite some time as the system used by mushrooms to communicate and spawn. Now, this same natural technology can be employed to aid in cannabis cultivation. 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Until now, people were only permitted to consume cannabis on private property, which is fine for residents but left roughly 40 million tourists - [Potential Amazon Employees Will No Longer Be Disqualified for Marijuana Use](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/03/potential-amazon-employees-will-no-longer-be-disqualified-for-marijuana-use/) - In addition to some other internal changes, Amazon CEO announced that they will be dropping their policy of using marijuana as a disqualifying factor for potential employees. 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After talks of vetos, and fighting over provisions, the bill is up for its final vote before being signed by the governor. Another state falls as Connecticut gets ready to pass a recreational legalization bill! The - [Delta-8 THC Threatens Legal Cannabis Industry](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/23/delta-8-thc-threatens-legal-cannabis-industry/) - Let’s be honest, the cannabis market is becoming a cut-throat one, with everyone looking to make a buck, a range of low-level and possibly dangerous products on the market, and a rush by local governments to save revenue by outlawing what they can’t regulate. This brings up the question of whether a hemp-derived THC like - [The NFL Wants CBD for Pain Treatment](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/15/the-nfl-wants-cbd-for-pain-treatment/) - When looking at the effects of cannabis on pain, the athletic community is often a great place to gain a lot of useful and relevant information, since professional athletes, particularly in sports like football, are known for their extreme injuries. Recently, the NFL has showed a growing interest in CBD for pain treatment. It's great - [Mexico Became the 4th Legalized Country](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/30/mexico-became-the-4th-legalized-country/) - It started with Uruguay in 2013, then came Canada in June 2018. This was followed by a recreational legalization in Georgia in July 2018, and now by Mexico in 2021. Though the US and Australia both boast legal locations, Mexico is now the 4th legalized country to allow recreational cannabis use nationwide. With Mexico as - [Texas First State to Say ‘No’ to Delta-8 THC Criminalization](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/10/texas-first-state-to-say-no-to-delta-8-thc-criminalization/) - Delta-8 THC has been the center of controversy in the United States. While the US government did officially illegalize it, and while many states are following suit independently, Texas is not. In fact, Texas is the first state to officially say ‘no’ to delta-8 THC illegalization. We've known that delta-8 is pretty awesome for a - [Misconceptions About CBD Explained – For One, It’s Psychoactive!](https://cannadelics.com/2021/06/09/misconceptions-about-cbd-explained-for-one-its-psychoactive/) - CBD has been the motor powering the cannabis legalization movement. As the part of the plant deemed ‘non-psychoactive’, CBD has gotten a pass that the rest of the plant has not. And this is great! But it’s also led to some rather intense confusion, and longstanding misconceptions. Are you a delta-8 user? 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If you're into home-growing, finding the best - [Louisiana & ‘Total THC’: How This Effects Delta-8 THC Market](https://cannadelics.com/2021/07/03/louisiana-total-thc-how-this-effects-delta-8-thc-market/) - Now that there are different kinds of THC that are known about, like delta-8 and delta-10 THCs, governments have been changing words in their laws to find ways to regulate all of it. Some US states have explicitly banned delta-8 as a synthetic, while others, like Louisiana, count it as a part of total THC. - [How Many States Must Change Cannabis Laws, Before Federal Government Is Invalidated?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/08/12/how-many-states-must-change-cannabis-laws-before-federal-government-is-invalidated/) - The state vs federal government issue has been raging on in the whole cannabis debate, since states started breaking with federal prohibition. 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Short story, it’s just a legal technicality, but let’s dig a little deeper into why this - [Hempcrete for Industrial Building - An Answer to Cement Pollution Problem](https://cannadelics.com/2021/08/19/hempcrete-for-industrial-building-an-answer-to-cement-pollution-problem/) - Much like with hemp plastic, which has the ability to cut down on our global plastic use, replacing it with a biodegradable material which doesn’t kill the environment to make, and hemp batteries, which are still being investigated as an alternative to the standard, hempcrete is hemp’s answer to building materials, and comes with massive - [I Do! Cannabis Products for the Ultimate Wedding](https://cannadelics.com/2021/08/22/i-do-cannabis-products-for-the-ultimate-wedding/) - Not too many years ago, if you wanted to get high at a wedding – even your own – it had to be done very privately. 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Whether you believe all - [A New Clinical Study To Evaluate The Effects of Cannabo-Nerve Combination On Chronic Neuropathic Pain](https://cannadelics.com/2021/08/17/a-new-clinical-study-to-evaluate-the-effects-of-cannabo-nerve-combination-on-chronic-neuropathic-pain/) - *** PRESS RELEASE *** San Francisco, CA – Herzliya, Israel, August 17, 2021 – Cannformatics, an early-stage biotechnology startup focused on the identification and application of saliva-based Cannabis-Responsive TM biomarkers and Cannabotech, a biomedical company developing medical solutions based on botanical combinations of cannabis extracts and functional mushrooms, today announced that Cannabotech has commissioned Cannformatics - [Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?](https://cannadelics.com/2021/09/14/could-a-new-constitution-mean-recreational-cannabis-in-chile/) - When it comes to legalized recreational cannabis, the Americas are the place to be, from Canada down to Uruguay. 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