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How Much Medical Cannabis Did Australia Import In 2025?

ICBC Blog

Australia’s medical cannabis market is a top target for medical cannabis exports from other countries. According to cannabis data company Cannamonitor, Australia’s medical cannabis industry imported a record amount of products in 2025, reaching a total of over 81 tonnes. Below is a chart that Cannamonitor published this week containing historical import data: In addition […] The post How Much Medical Cannabis Did Australia Import In 2025? appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

22 Aug 2026

Ecuador Rejects Cannabis Decriminalisation

Soft Secrets

Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (CNE) has dismissed a pivotal citizen petition aimed at regulating both medicinal and adult-use cannabis. This decision means the underground cannabis market will continue to thrive under the control of the same criminals that have been creating turmoil in the nation.

22 Aug 2026

KBV widerruft eigene Cannabis-Klarstellung: Fertigarzneimittel jetzt auch off-label zuerst

Hanf Magazin

Nur zwölf Tage nach der gemeinsamen Klarstellung mit dem GKV-Spitzenverband hat die KBV ihre Position revidiert. Sie verlangt nun generell einen vorgeschalteten Therapieversuch mit Fertigarzneimitteln. Der Beitrag KBV widerruft eigene Cannabis-Klarstellung: Fertigarzneimittel jetzt auch off-label zuerst erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

22 Aug 2026

Rauschklausel: Was die Zahlen über den Missbrauch von Industriehanf sagen

Hanf Magazin

Für ein Rauscherlebnis mit Industriehanf bräuchte man sechzehn Joints in einer Stunde, für die Strafbarkeitsschwelle bis zu 7,5 Kilogramm Pflanzenmaterial. Wir haben die Modellrechnung des Branchenverbands nachgerechnet und geprüft, ob der Verweis der Bundesregierung auf Brüssel trägt. Der Beitrag Rauschklausel: Was die Zahlen über den Missbrauch von Industriehanf sagen erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

22 Aug 2026

Vireo Growth Completes Acquisition of C21 Investments

Cannabis Business Times

The transaction expands Vireo’s Nevada footprint with three leading dispensaries and 104,000 square feet of cultivation and production capacity.

22 Aug 2026

BfArM korrigiert Cannabis-Importe: 67,6 statt 50,5 Tonnen im ersten Quartal 2026

Hanf Magazin

Die Cannabis-Importzahlen des ersten Quartals 2026 wurden vom BfArM nachträglich um 33,7 Prozent nach oben korrigiert. Statt eines Rückgangs zeigt sich nun ein Importrekord von 67,6 Tonnen. Der Beitrag BfArM korrigiert Cannabis-Importe: 67,6 statt 50,5 Tonnen im ersten Quartal 2026 erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

22 Aug 2026

The Duty of Care Employers Owe Medical Cannabis Patients Copy

Cannabis Health News

Employers do not need a bespoke cannabis policy, their existing medicines, disability and occupational health processes should be applied.

21 Aug 2026

DEA Judge Orders 294 Corrections to 2,500-Page Cannabis Hearing Transcript

Cannabis Business Times

The DEA’s administrative law judge said the fully corrected transcript for the cannabis rescheduling hearing will be made public no later than Aug. 26.

21 Aug 2026

Cannabis und Cortisol: Was die Studie zum Stresshormon wirklich zeigt

Hanf Magazin

Eine Arbeitsgruppe der Oregon State University hat den Cortisolspiegel von Menschen mit häufigem Cannabiskonsum im Speichel gemessen. Seit Anfang August laufen dazu Schlagzeilen, wonach Konsumierende bereits mit erhöhtem Stresshormon aufwachen. Der Blick in die Originalarbeit zeigt ein deutlich vorsichtigeres Bild. Der Marker, um den es der Studie eigentlich ging, unterschied sich zwischen den Gruppen nämlich […] Der Beitrag Cannabis und Cortisol: Was die Studie zum Stresshormon wirklich zeigt erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

21 Aug 2026

Germany Sets A New Record For Medical Cannabis Imports

ICBC Blog

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) publishes quarterly medical cannabis import data and often revises initially reported totals. Historically, previously reported quarterly totals are revised when new quarterly data is published. The most recently published data is for Q1 2026, which BfArM originally reported back in May. While data for Q2 2026 […] The post Germany Sets A New Record For Medical Cannabis Imports appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

21 Aug 2026

Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Plans to Repeal 24% Cannabis Tax, End Unregulated Hemp Sales

Cannabis Business Times

John James, who is vacating his seat as a U.S. congressman to run on the state’s Republican ticket for governor, outlined his cannabis reform policies.

21 Aug 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Terp Pens

Soft Secrets

A terp pen is a portable vaporizing device designed for consuming cannabis concentrates. Unlike traditional dab rigs, which require complex setups and multiple components, a terp pen combines convenience and functionality into a compact, handheld design. It allows users to enjoy concentrates without the need for torches or elaborate equipment, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced users.

20 Aug 2026

New White Paper Calls for NHS Cannabis Pilot and Parliamentary Inquiry Into the Industry

Cannabis Health News

In the eight years since, the NHS has issued just five prescriptions for unlicenced specials cannabis medicines, creating a two-tier system with access only to those who can afford to pay for it.

20 Aug 2026

TerrAscend Announces Renewal, Replenishment of $10 Million Share Repurchase Program

Cannabis Business Times

The cannabis company’s board authorized the program, allowing for the shares to be repurchased over 12 months.

20 Aug 2026

Aurora Cannabis Acquires Internode Pharma, HAP Pharma, Expanding Distribution Access to UK

Cannabis Business Times

The acquisitions further Aurora’s global medical cannabis growth.

20 Aug 2026

Hyde And Talman Announce Cannabis Industry ‘Featured Investment Opportunities’

ICBC Blog

The Talman Group, a members-only network that connects investors with top-tier cannabis startups and businesses, has officially teamed up with Hyde Advisory & Investments Inc. to publish a monthly list of carefully curated investment opportunities. Hyde Advisory & Investments is an industry-leading cannabis sector merger and acquisitions firm and a founding sponsor of The Talman […] The post Hyde And Talman Announce Cannabis Industry ‘Featured Investment Opportunities’ appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

20 Aug 2026

Tilray Expands Cannabis Cultivation Capacity in Canada, Europe to Meet International Demand

Cannabis Business Times

The company expanded cultivation in Quebec and Portugal, increasing its total annual production capacity to approximately 275 metric tonnes.

20 Aug 2026

55% of Massachusetts Voters Oppose Repealing Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Business Times

A majority of registered voters plan to reject a November ballot question that would backtrack the state’s adult-use legalization laws, according to a new poll.

20 Aug 2026

Kanada bündelt seine Cannabisforschung: 24 Millionen für zehn Teams

Hanf Magazin

Kanada richtet seine Cannabisforschung neu aus. Die kanadische Gesundheitsministerin Marjorie Michel kündigte am 12. August 2026 an, dass die Canadian Institutes of Health Research 24 Millionen kanadische Dollar in ein nationales Forschungskonsortium investieren. Es trägt den Namen Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium und ist die erste Struktur dieser Art im Land. Acht Jahre nach […] Der Beitrag Kanada bündelt seine Cannabisforschung: 24 Millionen für zehn Teams erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

20 Aug 2026

A Missed Opportunity In Victoria, Australia

ICBC Blog

Cannabis advocates inside and outside the Australian state of Victoria were hopeful that local voters would get a chance to decide on a measure asking whether they supported adult-use cannabis legalization. Unfortunately, the vote will not happen. “A bid for Victorians to “have a say” on legalising cannabis use has been resoundingly defeated in the […] The post A Missed Opportunity In Victoria, Australia appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

19 Aug 2026

Yale University: Full U.S. Cannabis Legalization Would Generate $111 Billion Over 10 Years

ICBC Blog

Currently, 24 states in the U.S. have adopted adult-use cannabis legalization measures, with legal recreational sales occurring in almost all of those states. Recreational cannabis remains prohibited at the federal level in the United States. Additionally, 40 states have adopted medical cannabis legalization, and the federal government is working to reschedule cannabis, which will provide […] The post Yale University: Full U.S. Cannabis Legalization Would Generate $111 Billion Over 10 Years appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

19 Aug 2026

Verano Enters Cannabis Beverage Category With Debut of Easy Landings

Cannabis Business Times

Easy Landings is the company’s first national beverage brand, featuring four delicious flavors and all-natural ingredients.

19 Aug 2026

Aurora Cannabis Urges Shareholders to Take No Action on Curaleaf’s Unsolicited Takeover Bid

Cannabis Business Times

The company claims Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid is designed to pressure Aurora’s shareholders into a short-term decision for the benefit of Curaleaf shareholders.

19 Aug 2026

The Massive Financial Penalty of Ignoring Microbial Risk in Cannabis Production

Cannabis Business Times

Part III of ‘The Cost of Doing Nothing’ series examines how airborne pathogen pressure and compliance testing turn microbial outbreaks into immediate, measurable losses, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars annually – losses set to grow as Schedule III and export markets raise the testing bar.

19 Aug 2026