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🇩🇪 Germany is Europe’s leading cannabis market, with medical sales reaching nearly €2B in 2025 and projections up to €8B. 💶 - Imports topped 200 tonnes in 2025, highlighting strong demand and rapid growth. 📦 🗞 Learn more: internationalcbc.com/how-much-is-th…

🍓 New research suggests cannabis extracts may help extend the shelf life of freeze-dried fruits. Plant-based films improved freshness, stability, and overall berry quality during storage. 🔬 🗞 Read more about this research: internationalcbc.com/cannabis-may-h…

🇩🇪 A new EKOCAN report shows Germany’s legalization continues to deliver positive results two years in. - No rise in use, declining youth consumption, and a shrinking illicit market challenge early opposition claims.📉 🔗 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/ekocan-report-…

🇹🇭 Thailand’s cannabis market is shifting as tighter policies hit retail, with over 40% of shops closing in 2025. - Medical exports remain intact, with licensed operators supplying global buyers. 🌍 🗞️ Learn more about this analysis: internationalcbc.com/thailands-medi…

🇺🇸 The U.S. cannabis market is projected to reach $30.5B in 2026, returning to growth after last year’s dip. - Price compression and evolving consumer behavior continue to reshape the industry. 🛒 🔗 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/u-s-cannabis-i…

🇩🇪 New data shows a major decline in cannabis-related offenses following Germany’s legalization reforms. - Cases dropped from nearly 174,000 in 2023 to under 62,000 in 2024, highlighting a significant impact on law enforcement. 📉 🔎 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/assessment-fin…

🇨🇷 Costa Rica’s medical cannabis industry reaches a new milestone! Thanks to new policies, patients now have safe domestic access, and the country exported its first pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis to the EU. 💊 🗞️ Read more: internationalcbc.com/costa-rica-ach…

🚨 ICBC Berlin is less than 3 weeks away! 🌍 The global cannabis industry is coming together — from producers and wholesalers to key buyers like German pharmacies, grow shops, and social clubs. 🎟 See you there soon! Get tickets on the ICBC website: internationalcbc.com/register/

🌍 New data from the EUDA shows how cannabis use varies across European cities using wastewater analysis. - The study of 115 cities found the highest levels of cannabis metabolites in the Netherlands, Germany, and Slovenia. 📍 🔎 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/which-european…

🇩🇪 A German supermarket chain has started selling cannabis seeds, sparking public debate. - Recent polls show strong support from both the public and industry for regulated access. 📊 🗞️ Read more: internationalcbc.com/cannabis-seed-…

🇯🇵 Japan will ban cannabinol, a lesser-known cannabinoid found in consumer products. - From June 1, the sale and use of CBN items like gummies, oils, and vapes will be prohibited, with limited medical exceptions. 🚫 🔗 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/japan-health-m…

New research from Australia and New Zealand suggests cannabis may reduce pain in endometriosis patients. 🌍 - Participants reported reduced pain and improved quality of life over 12 weeks, with limited adverse effects. 💊 🗞 Read more: internationalcbc.com/cannabis-assoc…

🇨🇦 A new Canadian study suggests cannabis may reduce alcohol use. - Higher cannabis use was linked to lower alcohol intake, with each additional joint tied to fewer daily drinks. 📊 🔎 Find out more about this study: internationalcbc.com/canadian-study…

🇺🇾 Uruguay remains a global leader in legalization with sales via pharmacies, home grow, and clubs. Regulated access now reaches 46.7% of consumers, while illegal product use dropped from 58.2% (2014) to 6.7% (2024). 🗞 Read more about this development: internationalcbc.com/uruguays-legal…

🇳🇿 New Zealand’s medical cannabis market has grown rapidly since the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme launched in 2020. Government data shows dispensing rose from 4,875 in 2020 to 265,731 in 2025, signaling a major increase in patient access. 🔎 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/new-zealand-me…

🚨 Last chance to lock in the current price! 🎟 ICBC Berlin ticket prices increase tomorrow at midnight. Don’t miss your chance to join the global cannabis industry this April. 🔗 Grab your ticket now: internationalcbc.com/register/

South Africa is moving to accelerate the development of its cannabis industry. 🇿🇦 - The government has introduced draft rules allowing adults to grow up to five cannabis plants at home and possess up to 750g for personal use per day. 🗞 Learn more: internationalcbc.com/south-africa-t…

ICBC CEO Alex Rogers visits Berlin’s BezirksApotheke, where owner Melanie Dolfen gives a behind-the-scenes look at how medical cannabis is dispensed from prescriptions to patients. 🇩🇪🌿 🎥 Check out the full video to see how it all works: youtu.be/-oyMr9q3uSU?si…

A new analysis published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that alcohol and tobacco cause significantly more harm than cannabis. 🌿📊 🔗 Find out more: internationalcbc.com/analysis-finds…

Social cannabis clubs are becoming key to Europe’s adult-use cannabis model. 🌿 - In Germany, 397 clubs have been approved out of 836 applications, according to the Federal Association of Cannabis Cultivation Associations. 🇩🇪 🗞 Learn more: internationalcbc.com/approved-germa…