DEA-Permitted Marijuana Research Cultivator Debuts on Nasdaq, Shares Mount
Bright Green Corp. made U.S. marijuana industry history Tuesday. The Florida-based company, which says it has conditional approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to grow marijuana for research purposes, became the first American plant-touching company to trade on a significant exchange in the United States – in this case, the Nasdaq. The stock, traded […]
UK Medical Data Highlights Cannabis May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
New data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry has shown significant symptom improvements. Medical cannabis is associated with an improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms and quality of life, according to new UK data. In what is thought to be a first for the UK, a new study has assessed the effects seen in fibromyalgia patients after […]
Accelerator Supports German Startup Curating ‘Critical Link’ to Capitalize on Carbon
German startup HempConnect has been selected for an EU-backed program that helps early-stage carbon dioxide (CO2) removal initiatives realize their business potential. HempConnect is the only hemp-oriented enterprise among 16 international startups selected for the program. It is part of CLIM Accelerator, a broader project that fosters climate solutions. The accelerator advises entrepreneurs and helps them interface […]
Case Study: My Daughter’s Seizures Reduced by 95% On Medical Cannabis!
Three-year-old Clover Carkeet’s seizures have reduced by 95 per cent with medical cannabis – so why has her family had to fight so hard to maintain access to it? Clover Carkeet’s family have had to fight for her to maintain access to the treatment. Clover had her first seizure at just 12 weeks old. Doctors […]
Cannabis Product Sampling is setting off, Despite Legal & Pandemic Challenges
Azuca employees hand out samples of CBD-infused syrups at a cannabis industry conference earlier this year in New Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Azuca) Want to get shoppers to try a new product? Start by giving them a free taste. Product sampling is the gold standard of consumer packaged goods marketing. From plastic cups in a […]
Latest Data Supports Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Depression & Anxiety
A Canadian survey has found evidence to suggest that medical cannabis is associated with sustained improvements in anxiety and depression. The study is thought to be the largest to date, examining medical cannabis for anxiety and depression. In what is thought to be the largest dataset of its kind, Canadian researchers surveyed over 7,000 patients authorized […]
Marijuana Pop-ups Resurfaces In Retail Stores after Fading amid Pandemic
What do tour buses, tarot cards and Mexican wrestling have in common? They’re popping up at medical marijuana dispensaries and adult-use retail shops across the United States. They involve brands – think marijuana producers and edibles makers – setting up temporary venues at stores to promote their products and stand out from the crowd. Pop-ups […]
A Thought to Munch On: To Vape or Not to Vape?
Medical cannabis oil has been life-changing for Julia, but she’s still struggling to come to terms with vaping. Fibromyalgia patient Julia Davenport says cannabis oil has been life-changing for her, but she’s still struggling to get on board with Flower. My perception of cannabis has changed dramatically in the few years since I started taking […]
Anxiety Amongst The Leading Cause for Australia’s Medical Cannabis Prescription Spike
New data from Australia shows cannabis has been prescribed for over 140 conditions since 2016, with anxiety among the most common. Medical cannabis has been prescribed for over 140 conditions since 2016 The first in-depth study of Australia’s medicinal cannabis programme shows the treatment has been prescribed for over 140 different conditions since it began in […]