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Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Remains Banned by World Anti-Doping Agency

The agency’s executive committee included cannabis on its 2023 list of prohibited substances during a Sept. 23 meeting.

September 23, 2022

Distribution

Tilray Medical Receives Approval to Extend Market Authorization in Italy

The Italian Ministry of Health has approved Tilray-branded medical cannabis for pharmaceutical distribution.

September 22, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Zealand Approves First Locally Grown Medical Cannabis Products

Helius Therapeutics becomes the first Kiwi company to receive approval to source products from locally grown cannabis.

September 20, 2022

International

Curaleaf Completes Majority Stake Acquisition of Germany’s Four 20 Pharma

The deal solidifies Curaleaf’s strategic advantage in Germany as the country prepares for adult use.

September 19, 2022

International

Akanda Partners with Cookies to Bring the Cannabis Brand and High THC Strains to European Consumers

The exclusive licensing agreement enables Akanda to cultivate, manufacture and sell Cookies branded products in Portugal, including operating Cookies branded pharmacy outlets.

September 14, 2022

New York

Merida Capital Holdings Partners With Azucarera El Viejo for Medical Cannabis Facility in Costa Rica

The partnership comes after the Central American country legalized the use of cannabis for medical and therapeutic purposes.

September 13, 2022

International

BDSA Reports Global Cannabis Sales Will Grow 10% in 2022; Forecasts $57 Billion Market by 2026

Despite an inflationary environment, U.S. cannabis sales are expected to reach $27 billion by the end of 2022, a jump of 7% over 2021 sales.

September 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Britain Bars Bermuda From Legalizing Cannabis

Bermuda’s governor, Rena Lalgie, announced this week that the United Kingdom has blocked legislation to legalize the production and use of cannabis in the British Overseas Territory.

September 9, 2022

International

Flora Growth Acquires No Cap Hemp Co

The acquisition provides the opportunity to expand Flora’s distribution foothold in the U.S. market with a unique collection of products with strong revenue growth potential.

September 9, 2022

International

Tyson 2.0 Partners With HEXO As Exclusive Canadian Producer

Under the partnership agreement, HEXO will produce Tyson 2.0’s range of products in Canada, including flower, prerolls, vapes and edibles.

September 7, 2022

International

The Green Organic Dutchman Closes Sale of HemPoland Subsidiary

Sean Bovingdon, CEO OF The Green Organic Dutchman, said the company will now focus on growing its business in Canada.

September 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Tilray Cues German Regulators to Draft Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

The multinational cannabis company initiated a policy roundtable with regulators to help kickstart legalization efforts in Germany.

September 6, 2022