Implications of the U.S. elections on the cannabis industry stretch far beyond America’s borders. Industry executives in countries as far away as Australia, Jamaica and Uruguay are weighing how the results could affect their business prospects. P…
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Global small-scale cannabis cultivation survey could offer business insights
An international survey aims to uncover new information about small-scale cannabis cultivation around the world, and the research team’s findings could provide valuable information for both commercial marijuana producers and businesses that serve…
More medical cannabis products available in Peruvian pharmacies
The first finished, registered cannabis medicine became available to patients in Peruvian pharmacies this week, Marijuana Business Daily has learned. The product, Epifractan, is manufactured in Uruguay by Ramm Pharma and imported into Peru by Cann Farm…
New Uruguayan decree could position country as cannabis logistics hub
Companies operating bonded warehouses in Uruguay are now able to provide international logistics services for the cannabis industry, according to a recently approved decree. Cannabis products can now be shipped from different countries to Uruguay, wher…
Aurora Cannabis lists some Uruguay assets for sale as regional CEO departs
Aurora Cannabis has confirmed that some of its assets in Uruguay are for sale, and the CEO leading its subsidiary in the South American country is no longer with the company. Alejandro Antalich, the former chief executive of ICC Labs, departed the firm…
Week in Review: Vermont OKs adult-use marijuana, Maine sales begin, WHO plan questioned & more
Vermont became the 11th state in the U.S. to fully legalize marijuana for adult use when Republican Gov. Phil Scott let a bill to allow recreational sales become law without his signature. MJBizDaily takeaway: Setting aside the governor’s half-he…
WHO cannabis recommendations still face uphill battle for adoption
The World Health Organization’s cannabis scheduling recommendations appeared to have limited support at a United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) “intersessional” meeting on Thursday in Vienna. That means the proposals still face an uphill ba…
Uruguay-grown medical cannabis available in Germany for first time
Medical cannabis flower grown in Uruguay recently became available in the German market for the first time. The news sheds light on the final destination of large exports quietly shipped from Uruguay to Portugal at the end of 2019 and earlier this year…
New CBD product available under prescription in Peru
A new medical cannabis product is available in Peru, in the latest sign the market is moving in the right direction. Toronto-headquartered Khiron Life Sciences, a company with its main operations in Colombia, announced last Thursday that it became the …