Cannabis

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Beyond the haze of hype and dramatic share price fluctuations, the cannabis industry is shifting into the realms of fast-moving consumer goods through the adoption of innovative formats, design sophistication and evolving language and semiotics. As…

Beverages have been at the nexus of social interactions and an essential lubricant facilitating cultural evolution for millennia. Brewing in Mesopotamia, wine symposia in Ancient Greece and a coffee takeaway in any contemporary metropolitan city have…

Argentina faced an uncertain macroeconomic scenario due to political disfunction and economic instability, with one of the highest inflation rates in the world, although according to Comisión Económica para América Latina y Caribe (CEPAL), gross…

The number of users of medical cannabis in Australia continued to grow in 2023, driven by growing public acceptance of cannabis legalisation. More and more Australians are supportive of improving access to and the safety of medical cannabis through…

Cannabis in Belgium experienced continued rapid growth in 2023, primarily driven by CBD & other non-intoxicating cannabinoids, with the most popular format being CBD flower, followed by CBD oil (tinctures and sprays). Medical cannabis is also…

Contrary to expectations, the national government did not advance hemp legislation for medical and industrial purposes in 2023. Instead, it opted to sidestep a potentially contentious debate, prioritising a comprehensive tax reformulation on its…

Cannabis sales growth is being driven by adult-use cannabis, with a growing user base linked to the illicit market, growing social acceptance and fair pricing. Heightened consumer stress as a result for inflation is also encouraging growing use,…

The cannabis culture in Chile is at an intermediate stage of development compared to other countries in Latin America. Since decriminalisation of cannabis for medicinal use in 2016, Chile has witnessed an explosion in “grow shops” and home growing to…

Colombia, historically linked with drug trafficking, has undergone a noteworthy transformation by actively cultivating a well-regulated cannabis industry. The legalisation of medical cannabis, the establishment of a legal framework for licensed…

The approval of medical cannabis has been postponed again to 2024 according to official sources. However, it is estimated that its full implementation will be further delayed. France began its medical trial in 2021. It was set to be a 2-year pilot…

The so-called “traffic-light” coalition is attempting to revolutionise Germany’s drug policy. The current plan to legalise cannabis is, however, a rather cautious approach to that. Yet, the debate has shown how much cannabis is already part of many…

Since mid-2022, inflationary pressures and the decline in disposable incomes have had an impact on Cannabis product consumption in Greece. On the one hand, the cost of living crisis is taking its toll on consumer spending on Cannabis products. These…

In 2023, growth in the number of medical cannabis patients slowed significantly in Israel. In the first half of the year the number of medical patients grew by only 1,500; meanwhile, in 2021 monthly growth averaged 2,400, while in 2022 it was 1,220.…

The penetration of medical cannabis continues to increase in the Italian market, with the number of legal patients growing due to the increased availability of supplies in the country. Indeed, thanks to the introduction of new products and several…

Currently, there are no sales of medical cannabis in Japan, although the illegal cannabis market continues to grow, along with legal CBD & other non-intoxicating cannabinoids. However, an amendment to Japan’s Cannabis Control Law was passed in…

Latin America is forecast to have the second largest percentage growth by region over the next five years. And although the current market is undeveloped and considered niche, the region will also see the second largest absolute growth in value (USD…

The cannabis market in Mexico is estimated to be worth MXN33,650 million, with 95% of it being sold through the illicit market.

Poland has become a strategic powerhouse for FMCG industries in Eastern Europe in the past two decades, and especially during the current geopolitical climate. The cannabis market is still in its infancy in Poland; however, a range of factors sets a…

Medical cannabis remains stagnant in Portugal. New medications have not been introduced in the market in the last couple of years, the prices of those available continue to be high by Portuguese standards, cannabis producers’ focus continues to be on…