International How to build Europe’s largest medical cannabis company: Kanabo CEO Q&A Avihu Tamir explains why his company is set to lead the pack in one of the world's fastest-expanding pot economies Nick LabaAugust 5, 2021
International Greece’s weed law update good for business but leaves patients in limbo While a new bill was passed to enshrine production and export of THC products, the cannabinoid still can't be accessed domestically Nick LabaJune 11, 2021
Canada Mississauga council votes no to cannabis stores, fearing ‘clustering’ Concern over too many licensed pot shops grouping together was brought up several times before the 8-4 vote Kathryn TindaleJune 9, 2021
International Materia secures EU GMP licence for largest certified facility in Malta The licensing allows the private firm to join a select few companies that can produce and distribute medical cannabis throughout Europe Nick LabaMay 13, 2021
Canada Sunnybrook Hospital’s medical cannabis program paves way for better patient access While medical cannabis is excluded from the pharmaceutical supply chain, the deal sets a precedent for other health care institutions to follow suit Nick LabaMay 11, 2021
Canada Canadian cannabis exports increased nearly 300% in 2020 Led by robust medical markets in Israel and Germany, 13,849 kg of dried flower and 10,494 L of oil was shipped out of country Nick LabaJanuary 29, 2021
Industry update Are these countries next in line to legalize medical cannabis? During a successful UN vote, 6 countries where weed is federally illegal voted in favour of pro-medical international law Nick LabaDecember 2, 2020
Canada Canadian cannabis exports more than double in 2020 while imports approach nil Figures from 2019 vary significantly with previous news reports, which could land Health Canada in hot water if it can't explain why Nick LabaOctober 2, 2020
Analysis Imagining an inclusive system for Canada’s cannabis patients To improve safety and access, officials should heed calls to authorize pharmacies, legitimize compassion clubs and support harm-reduction groups Nick LabaSeptember 23, 2020
The weed wire Materia acquisition secures foothold in German medical market The acquired company has all the licensing to import and distribute medical cannabis throughout Germany, according to a statement Nick LabaMay 12, 2020