Curaleaf International exports over a ton of medical cannabis flower to Israel

Curaleaf International (formerly EMMAC Life Sciences Group) (“Curaleaf International”), Europe’s largest vertically integrated cannabis company, is pleased to announce it has successfully exported over one metric ton of medical cannabis to BOL Pharma in Israel. Curaleaf International is one of the first companies to export medical cannabis to Israel under the country’s new regulatory regime. […]

What’s Next for Medical Cannabis Company Materia: Q&A with Nick Pateras

As Europe’s medical cannabis market continues to evolve, we expect to see more experienced, sophisticated companies take leadership positions. One of the companies we’ve been watching is Materia, a medical cannabis producer and distributor whose team worked in the Canadian cannabis sector for years and also has a background in the traditional pharmaceutical space. Materia […]

US Cannabis Giant Curaleaf Enters European Market by Acquisition of EMMAC

Curaleaf Holdings, the “world’s largest cannabis retailer”, has agreed to buy EMMAC Life Sciences Group, Europe’s largest independent cannabis company and thus enter the European Cannabis Market in anticipation of a more liberal approach to the drug on the continent. It is reported that Curaleaf, the leading US provider of consumer products in cannabis, has […]

Kanabo Shares Double on Debut on London Stock Exchange

Kanabo, the UK’s first cannabis IPO, has seen its shares double as the medical cannabis company celebrates its very first day on the London Stock Exchange. Immediately after it officially entered the London stock market, the Israeli cannabis company appears to have become a huge hit among investors. Yahoo reports that the cost of the […]

Medical Cannabis Co. GW Pharmaceuticals Agrees $7.2 Billion Takeover

The UK’s most successful medical cannabis producer, GW Pharmaceuticals, recently announced that it a $7.2 billion takeover has been agreed with Jazz – a North American biotech company. The deal represents the largest takeover to date of a UK biotech company, according to the UK Bio Industry Association. GW Pharmaceuticals became the first company to […]

Cannabis Stocks Expected to be Flying High in 2021

Following Joe Biden’s win at the 2020 US general election and the Democrat victories gaining them a majority in the US Senate this week, experts are prepared to see a more liberal, free cannabis market in the country. As a result, Nasdaq reports, cannabis stocks may very well be the winners of the year. According […]

Forecast Shows the Global Cannabis Market to Worth $147 billion by 2027

With more countries now permitting the use of and investment in medical cannabis, the global market has continued to gain momentum. While the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic are a real threat in some industries, a new study expects cannabis to boom over the next seven years. According to the report, the cannabis market is expected […]

FCA Announce Guidance Consultation for Cannabis Companies Listing on London Stock Exchange

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a statement which endeavours to clarify the situation regarding cannabis companies listing on the London Stock Exchange. Although some uncertainty remains, there are several key positives to take away, reports advocacy organisation Volteface. Those working in the cannabis industry are all too familiar with the challenges presented by the […]

The Export and Supply of Medical Cannabis in Spain

Spain was one of the first countries in Europe to decriminalise the personal use and cultivation of Cannabis. Legislation also allows for the cultivation and personal use of cannabis for recreational and medical reasons. However, in much of the country, patients do not benefit from medical cannabis infrastructure.  There are a number of facilities in […]

UK Cannabis Ecosystem Launched by First Wednesdays

This week, First Wednesdays launched their UK Cannabis Ecosystem, mapping out the core industries and companies behind the UK’s Cannabis market. The ecosystem is divided into the core segments of the market, outlining the major UK-headquartered companies in each segment.  European cannabis network First Wednesdays has revealed that this will be the first of a […]