A unique dynamic is unfolding in the European cannabis space. It was already underway before coronavirus arrived, but has now been entrenched since the pandemic. As officials aren’t able to travel and conduct critical audits of cannabis cultivation facilities, only those companies with an EU-GMP certification can do business in Europe and supply cannabis. Related: Coronavirus Pandemic...
Author: Liam J. Kelly
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Best Ways to Store Cannabis and Keep Marijuana Fresh
Although many European countries are slowly emerging from lockdown, many citizens may still be hesitant to leave their homes. This is especially true for non-essential activities that extend beyond going to the grocery store or going for a walk in the park. These days, much of daily life has been reduced to the bare minimum....
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United Nations to Improve Cannabis Laws, US May Not
At the end of last month, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) announced that it was still on track to upend an array of prohibitive cannabis laws this December. As an intra-national body, CND helps countries around the world legislate on sensitive policy issues, like cannabis laws. The organisation was central in mandating...
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The Top 6 Strongest Cannabis Strains
For the veteran cannabis users among you, looking for that higher high, Strain Insider has curated a list of the strongest cannabis strains currently on the market. We’ll walk through tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels, the difference between indica and sativa blends, terpenes and flavour profiles. Related: Top 10 CBD Oil Products in Europe in 2020 It’s important...
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How to Identify the ‘Third Wave’ of Cannabis Investments
Throughout the world of business, mergers and acquisitions have seen a steady decline. This is due to the liquidity crunch and slowing economic machinery. With fewer people willing to take risks, investing in early-stage businesses has taken a major hit. Investments are down, and the cannabis industry is no different. Due to the sheer amount...
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Does Cannabis Make You Less Intelligent?
One of the most common tropes since the dawn of cannabis has been the plant’s effects on intelligence. These tropes often accompany smokey scenes of stoners in wood-panelled station wagons passing a joint and a bag of chips. Other stereotypes include the underperforming hippy student who is barely able to complete a sentence. The list...
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Germany Still Leading Medical Cannabis Sector in Europe
In its latest industry report, Marijuana Business Daily revealed several intriguing features about the fast-growing European cannabis market. But many of the findings are not new. Instead, they indicate the continuation and deepening of trends from 2019. The most striking of which has been German dominance in the medical marijuana space. Not only has Germany...
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Why You Shouldn’t Smoke Anything, Not Even Cannabis
Smoking, no matter the substance, is damaging to lung health. Whether it be tobacco or cannabis, smoke contains various toxins and carcinogens, which can cause further complications later in life. This point cannot be debated. Luckily, in the case of cannabis, there are alternative methods of ingestion, like marijuana edibles. Related: Legal Cannabis Sales Surging During...
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What to Consider Before You Invest in Cannabis Stocks
As prices sink for various big-time cannabis companies, many retail investors may be interested in buying their first cannabis stock. The thinking goes, the cannabis industry won’t die off anytime soon, so the current prices offer an attractive entrance to invest in cannabis stocks. Related: Coronavirus Pandemic Could Delay Cannabis Legalisation in Europe and the US...
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Synthetic CBD Could Help Cannabis Businesses Scale
Budding cannabis entrepreneurs have quickly figured out that business is better downstream from cultivation. Competing with established cannabis growers in Europe and abroad means joining a saturated and costly vertical. Still, these producers of raw material are critical infrastructure for the industry. Every extractor relies on high-quality plants, and every cannabis company relies on high-quality...
