CBD growth: USDA establishes domestic hemp production programme
US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, has announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program.
This programme, as required by the 2018 Farm...
Studies show cognitive control compromised in young, regular cannabis users
A once understudied topic now shows a link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead to poor conflict resolution skills.
The...
Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing
On 25 September, 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis...
Positive CBD clinical results contributing to legislation change
CBD is having prominent impact on global markets and regulation, as regulators move to use it as an alternative to traditionally prescribed medications.
Canada made...
Cannabis beer: grant to study and develop innovative yeasts
Province Brands of Canada, developers of the world's first and only beers brewed from the cannabis plant, will join with Western University (WU) to study...
QCIA believes Quebec could steer consumers towards the black market
Quebec government's attempt to tighten cannabis regulation could push people towards the black market according to the QCIA.
The Quebec Cannabis Industry Association (QCIA) believes...
US hemp company announces Autism Hope Alliance sponsorship
Healthcare in America can be costly and for families supporting an individual with Autism the costs can add up. HempFusion wants to support those...
CanaQuest Medical Corp winner of the Go Global Awards
The winner of the Go Global Awards ‘Business of the Year – Category of Life Science’ was awarded to CanaQuest, by the International Trade...
Materia Ventures: significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience
Assembling a world-class leadership team, Materia Ventures provide a corporate update, bringing together significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience.
Materia Ventures, a medical cannabis and...
US alcohol consumption falling as cannabis use increases
Over the past several years, US alcohol consumption rates have declined rapidly, leaving consumers to find new alternatives.
Notably, the cannabis industry is directly correlated...
Is the scale in medical cannabis the biggest catch-22 of the 21st century?
1 November 2019 will mark the first anniversary since medical cannabis has been made legal in the United Kingdom, and yet...?
And yet, well under...
New Leafly cannabis guide to help patients
Leafly has introduced the Leafly Cannabis Guide, a new visual language that redefines the way people understand cannabis and find the feelings and effects...
Cannabis 2.0: Canada legalises cannabis edibles, beverages and extracts
On the first anniversary of Canadian cannabis legalisation, ‘Legalisation 2.0’ or ‘Cannabis 2.0,’ will allow popular cannabis derivatives like edibles, infused beverages, and vapes...
Mobile application launched to augment cannabis education
A new app has been launched to provide retailers, patients and consumers access to product information to help inform purchase decisions.
Figr, Inc., a vertically...
Cannabis stocks: should you put your money in the pot?
While it may appear very enticing to jump in on the legalisation of cannabis by investing in the sector, leading reviewers are coming out...
EXCLUSIVE: Getting medical cannabis prescriptions through UK customs
Today Medical Cannabis Network will be giving you an exclusive inside look at the journey of a UK pharmacist bringing medical cannabis prescriptions into...
Growing strains: how is the flavour of cannabis determined?
Cannabis cultivators have created thousands of unique strains through complex breeding processes and technical growing methods.
Generally, the growing process of a cannabis plant heavily...
Bitcoin and cannabis: this CBD store in the UK accepts cryptocurrency
With so much speculation surrounding both bitcoin and cannabis markets – can the two work together?
Over the last few years we have seen the...
Could CBD oil for pets save stress this Halloween?
Halloween is a stressful time for our furry friends – who are often scared by loud noises from fireworks. Can CBD oil for pets...
Athletes and cannabis: lifting CBD to new heights across America
The stress that many professional athletes endure can often become enormously strenuous and ultimately lead to their retirement.
Injuries can be career changing for athletes...
