Cannabis market and business news

The cannabis market is undergoing an unprecedented global transformation. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in the United States, but now also in Europe and Asia, the expansion of medical cannabis and the structuring of the CBD sector in Europe, the industry is attracting investors, entrepreneurs and major groups to create or finance cannabis businesses.

Canada, Colorado, California... all these states witnessed a veritable green rush for the cannabis industry.

Newsweed deciphers the cannabis business in France and around the world: market trends, company strategies, investments, mergers and acquisitions, regulations, legalization and new trends in the cannabis industry.

Why follow the cannabis business?

Understanding the cannabis economy enables you to anticipate legislative changes, identify investment opportunities and decipher the strategies of the sector's major players.

Cannabis market and industry news

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  Cannabis in Quebec2 days ago

  Cannabis: What France Could Learn from Quebec, Eight Years After Legalization

  Eight years after the legalization of cannabis, Quebec’s track record could fuel the French debate on prohibition. According to the latest data from...

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  Business1 week ago

  Cronos Completes the Acquisition of CanAdelaar for 57.5 million euros

  The Canadian group Cronos has completed the full acquisition of CanAdelaar, one of the largest licensed cannabis producers in the Netherlands, for a base price of...

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  Business1 week ago

  British patients now have access to THCV-rich cannabis flowers

  British patients can now be prescribed a new variety of medical cannabis rich in tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a cannabinoid that has yet to be fully explored, whose effects...

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  Business2 weeks ago

  The Brazilian medical cannabis market continues to grow

  The Brazilian medical cannabis market continues to grow, driven by an increase in the number of patients, a steady rise in imports, and the gradual evolution of...

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  Business2 weeks ago

  Morocco's exports of legal cannabis have expanded to 15 countries

  Morocco's legal cannabis sector is expanding its international presence, with cannabis resin exports now reaching 15 countries, including France, ...

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  Business2 weeks ago

  Aurora Cannabis Doubles Its Production Capacity in Germany

  Canadian cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis has completed a major expansion project at its medical cannabis production facility in Leuna, Germany. Announced...

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  Business2 weeks ago

  Tilray is accelerating its operations in Europe thanks to a license in Portugal

  Tilray Medical has obtained a new license in Portugal, allowing the company to conduct quality tests on medical cannabis directly at its facility...

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  Business2 weeks ago

  Organigram Enters the Race for Aurora Cannabis

  The battle for Aurora Cannabis is becoming increasingly complex. As Curaleaf attempts a hostile takeover of the Canadian medical cannabis producer, a...

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  Business3 weeks ago

  Cannabis is now Canada's fifth-largest commercial crop

  Eight years after cannabis was legalized, the plant has become a major part of Canadian agriculture. According to Statistics Canada figures, cannabis has...

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  Business3 weeks ago

  Bedrocan Finally Declared Bankrupt

  Bedrocan, the pioneer in medical cannabis in Europe, was finally declared bankrupt on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by a Dutch court, less than two weeks...

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  Business3 weeks ago

  United States: The DEA is accelerating the integration of medical cannabis at the federal level

  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to integrate medical cannabis into the federal regulatory framework. Since October 5, 2026, producers, distributors, and laboratories...

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  Business4 weeks ago

  Faced with resistance from Aurora, Curaleaf raises its offer by 25%

  Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis is struggling to break through the barriers. After the board of directors of Aurora Cannabis unanimously rejected its initial proposal...

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  Business4 weeks ago

  Uncertainty surrounding Bedrocan threatens the supply of medical cannabis flowers to Danish patients

  Bedrocan’s difficulties in the Netherlands could have repercussions beyond the country’s borders. In Denmark, Stenocare is now warning that a disruption in the supply of cannabis products...

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  Business4 weeks ago

  The legal cannabis market in New York exceeds 4 billion $ in revenue

  Since the launch of recreational sales in late 2022, licensed dispensaries in New York State—which has a population of approximately 20 million—have generated more than...

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  Cannabis in Europe4 weeks ago

  EFSA Gives Initial Approval for Synthetic CBD; Natural Extracts Still Pending

  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a favorable opinion in late September regarding the safety of a dietary supplement containing synthetic CBD that was submitted...

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  Business1 month ago

  Bedrocan on Hold Amid Uncertainty Over Medical Cannabis

  Bedrocan, one of the best-known names in the European medical cannabis industry, has been granted a suspension of payments in the Netherlands as financial pressure...

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  Business1 month ago

  A new tax of 0.5% could disrupt the hemp industry in Canada

  In Canada, a mandatory tax of 0.5% on industrial hemp has gone into effect to fund research and develop domestic markets and...

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  Business1 month ago

  China's Yongji Health Takes Control of Tasmanian Botanics

  Yongji Health, a Chinese company that is already a shareholder in Tasmanian Botanics, has completed the acquisition of the shares still held by the Australian producer’s original investors. A transaction worth...

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  Business1 month ago

  South Korea is preparing to begin local production of medical cannabis to meet rising demand

  South Korea is preparing to change its approach to medical cannabis. Faced with a rise in the number of patients and the cost of imported treatments,...

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  Business1 month ago

  Canopy Growth Enters the U.K. Market with Four Canadian Strains

  Canopy Growth is now selling its medical cannabis flowers in the United Kingdom. The Canadian producer announced on September 22, 2026, that it would supply four strains...