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Tyson appointed as CEO of Carma, opening a new chapter in the cannabis lifestyle brand portfolio
Currently, legendary athletes and entrepreneurs are ushering in a new era of growth, authenticity, and cultural influence for global cannabis brands. Last week, Carma HoldCo Inc., a leading global brand company renowned for leveraging the power of cultural icons to drive industry transformation, ...Read more -
The US Department of Agriculture has released a report on the hemp industry: flowers dominate, fiber hemp planting area expands, but income decreases, and seed hemp performance remains stable
According to the latest “National Hemp Report” released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) , despite increasing efforts by states and some members of Congress to ban edible hemp products, the industry still experienced significant growth in 2024. In 2024, U.S. hemp cultivat...Read more -
Research shows that medical marijuana can effectively alleviate various chronic diseases in the long term
Recently, renowned medical cannabis company Little Green Pharma Ltd released the 12-month analysis results of its QUEST trial program. The findings continue to demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements in all patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue levels, and sleep. A...Read more -
World’s first cannabis functional beverage research, free THC beverage service
Recently, a group of THC beverage brands is recruiting thousands of adults to participate in an “observational study” on cannabis-infused drinks, alcohol consumption, mood, and quality of life. According to reports, these cannabis beverage companies are currently seeking “up to...Read more -
The impact of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on the cannabis industry has become apparent
Due to the erratic and sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, not only has global economic order been disrupted, sparking fears of a U.S. recession and accelerating inflation, but licensed cannabis operators and their affiliated companies are also facing crises such as rising bu...Read more -
One year since legalization, what is the current situation of the cannabis industry in Germany
Time Flies: Germany’s Groundbreaking Cannabis Reform Law (CanG) Celebrates Its First Anniversary This week marks the one-year anniversary of Germany’s pioneering cannabis reform legislation, the CanG. Since April 1, 2024, Germany has invested hundreds of millions of euros in the medi...Read more -
France announces complete regulatory framework for medical cannabis including dried flowers
France’s four-year campaign to establish a comprehensive, regulated framework for medical cannabis has finally borne fruit. Just weeks ago, thousands of patients enrolled in France’s medical cannabis “pilot experiment,” launched in 2021, faced the distressing prospect of interrupted ...Read more -
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has bias against reclassifying marijuana and is suspected of conducting secret operations to select witnesses
According to reports, new court documents have provided fresh evidence indicating that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is biased in the process of reclassifying marijuana, a procedure overseen by the agency itself. The highly anticipated marijuana reclassification process is regar...Read more -
Health Canada plans to relax regulations on CBD products, which can be purchased without a prescription
Recently, Health Canada has announced plans to establish a regulatory framework that would allow CBD (cannabidiol) products to be sold over the counter without a prescription. Although Canada is currently the largest country in the world with legalized adult-use cannabis, since 2018, CBD and all ...Read more -
Major breakthrough: UK approves five applications for a total of 850 CBD products, but will strictly limit daily intake to 10 milligrams
The lengthy and frustrating approval process for novel CBD food products in the UK has finally seen a significant breakthrough! Since early 2025, five new applications have successfully passed the safety assessment stage by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). However, these approvals have intens...Read more -
The Metabolites of THC are More Potent than THC
Researchers have discovered that the primary metabolite of THC remains potent based on data from mouse models. New research data suggest that the main THC metabolite lingering in urine and blood may still be active and as effective as THC, if not more so. This new finding raises more questions th...Read more -
Canada’s cannabis regulations were updated and announced, the planting area could be expanded four times, the import and export of industrial cannabis was simplified, and the sale of cannabis...
On March 12, Health Canada announced periodic updates to the 《Cannabis Regulations》, 《Industrial Hemp Regulations》, and the 《Cannabis Act》, simplifying certain regulations to facilitate the development of the legal cannabis market. The regulatory reforms primarily focus on five key areas: l...Read more -
What is the potential of the global legal cannabis industry? You need to remember this number – $102.2 billion
The potential of the global legal cannabis industry is a topic of much discussion. Here’s an overview of several emerging sub-sectors within this burgeoning industry. Overall, the global legal cannabis industry is still in its infancy. Currently, 57 countries have legalized some form of me...Read more -
Consumer Trends and Market Insights of THC Derived from Hanma
Currently, hemp-derived THC products are sweeping across the United States. In the second quarter of 2024, 5.6% of surveyed American adults reported using Delta-8 THC products, not to mention the variety of other psychoactive compounds available for purchase. However, consumers often struggle to ...Read more -
Whitney Economics reports that the U.S. cannabis industry has achieved growth for 11 consecutive years, with the growth rate slowing down.
According to a recent report by Whitney Economics, based in Oregon, the U.S. legal cannabis industry has seen growth for the 11th consecutive year, but the pace of expansion slowed in 2024. The economic research firm noted in its February newsletter that the final retail revenue for the year is p...Read more -
2025: The Year of Global Cannabis Legalization
As of now, more than 40 countries have fully or partially legalized cannabis for medical and/or adult use. According to industry forecasts, as more nations move closer to legalizing cannabis for medical, recreational, or industrial purposes, the global cannabis market is expected to undergo a sig...Read more -
Switzerland will become a country in Europe with marijuana legalization
Recently, a Swiss parliamentary committee proposed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, allowing anyone over the age of 18 residing in Switzerland to grow, purchase, possess, and consume marijuana, and allowing up to three cannabis plants to be grown at home for personal consumption. The pr...Read more -
Market size and trend of cannabidiol CBD in Europe
Industry agency data shows that the market size of cannabinol CBD in Europe is expected to reach $347.7 million in 2023 and $443.1 million in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 25.8% from 2024 to 2030, and the market size of CBD in Europe is expected to reach $1.76 bi...Read more -
Philip Morris International, the world’s largest tobacco company, has officially entered the cannabinoid business.
Philip Morris International, the world’s largest tobacco company, has officially entered the cannabinoid business. What does this mean? From the 1950s to the 1990s, smoking was considered a “cool” habit and even a fashion accessory worldwide. Even Hollywood stars frequently fea...Read more -
Curaleaf’s three medical cannabis products have been approved in Ukraine, making Ukraine a “hot commodity”
According to Ukrainian media reports, the first batch of medical cannabis products has been officially registered in Ukraine, which means that patients in the country should be able to receive treatment in the coming weeks. Famous medical cannabis company Curaleaf International announced that it...Read more
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