The Netherlands officially launched the experimental phase of its “Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment” on April 7, 2025, becoming the first country in Europe to implement a regulated framework for the commercial cultivation and retail sale of adult-use cannabis.
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Australia’s hemp industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with plantings soaring by 119% from 2023 to 2024, driven by booming demand for sustainable construction materials and nutrient-rich hemp foods.
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Main steps in short: Understand regulatory and legal requirements. Do market research. Decide the type of cannabis business. Choose a […]
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With a rapidly expanding patient base and a surge in prescriptions, the UK has solidified its position as the second largest medical cannabis market in Europe, now valued at over £233 million.
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In calendar year 2021 (January-December), cannabis sales reached their peak at $1,467 million but since then have declined by 18.4% to $1,197 million in 2024. The first two quarters of 2025 brought $562 million worth of cannabis sales. While Washington’s cannabis sales have been falling in the last few years, this is due to lower prices of cannabis products rather than lower sales volumes.
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New Zealand’s new reforms – which eliminate licensing requirements for hemp cultivation and handling, raise the THC limit to 1%, and permit whole-plant utilization – bring it closer to unlocking the full potential of its hemp sector.
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Many places in the US only allow cannabis use in private homes, and even then, consumption may be prohibited by […]
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Main steps in short: Understand regulatory and legal requirements. Do market research. Decide the type of cannabis business. Choose a […]
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Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened on December 13, 2025, offering cannabis products to more than 15,000 registered patients in the state.
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With registered medical cannabis patient numbers starting to recover in 2025 and cannabis establishment licenses remaining at quite stable levels, it can be expected that Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis sales will start to rise again in the near future.
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