Category: Global Cannabis News

By Ash Stringer, July 10th, 2019 — When it comes to cannabis, Israel proves that big things can come in small packages. While recreational marijuana remains illegal in Israel, a country about the size of New Hampshire, the government has been proactive in supporting cannabis research for decades while other countries stagnated in the darkness...

By Ryan Allway, June 12th, 2019 — Israel has always been a leader in cannabis research and development—thanks to Raphael Mechoulam’s groundbreaking research—but it’s just starting to realize the potential for cultivation. In addition to having one of the highest per capita usage rates in the world, Israel is expected to soon have upwards of 50,000 patients...

By Anthony Varrell, June 12th, 2019 — During the last year, we have seen a significant increase in the number of countries that have legalized some form of medical cannabis. From Europe to Australia, this trend is taking place all over the world and we are bullish on the growth prospects associated with the opening...

By Ryan Allway, May 28th — The global cannabis industry is projected to be worth nearly $150 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, driven by the liberalization of cannabis laws around the world. Many investors have been focused on North America given Canada’s move to legalize recreational use and the growing number of...

By Anthony Varrell, May 10th, 2019 — One of the most exciting opportunities for cannabis companies is related to the international cannabis market and this is a significant trend to be following. During the last year, we have been closely monitoring the international cannabis opportunity and Israel is a market that excites us. Earlier this...

By Ryan Allway, April 15th, 2019 — Israel decriminalized adult use cannabis on April 1 — just days before the Jewish state’s April 9 election. The new law makes it legal for Israeli citizens to possess homegrown marijuana plants, while carrying small amounts of cannabis in public will only result in a fine rather than...

History: Government approves Cannabis exports from Israel – Industry stocks are leaping Exports will begin in practice after the completion of the procedures that define exactly how the process will be carried out, probably in another 9 months to a year. The export of raw materials, ie, not flowers and cigarettes, but oils, tablets, etc....

By Michael Berger, January 18th, 2019 — In late December, the Israeli Parliament passed the 16th amendment to Dangerous Drugs Ordinance that concerns the governance and regulatory aspects of exporting medical cannabis from Israel. The legislation authorizes the Israeli Police to conduct supervision of cannabis farms, and grant approvals for cultivating, growing and exporting of...

READY TO GROW: ISRAELI COMPANIES EAGER TO JOIN GLOBAL CANNABIS BOOM The global cannabis market is expected to be worth some $32 billion in 2022 and $57 billion by 2027. BY EYTAN HALON  SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 A man examines cannabis plants, grown in Israel for medical marijuana use.. (photo credit: REUTERS) The budding legal cannabis market...