The International Cannabis Update - Issue 139

Thank you for joining me for week 139 of the weekly updates and insights. The weekly newsletter brings you the most important developments, news, and informed commentary on the global cannabis industry. If you like what I share, sign up for my weekly newsletter.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

FW Ecosystem Series Mapping the cannabis industry

Pandemic sees cannabis use increase, as other drugs become harder to find

Canadian study finds a link between starting medical cannabis and stopping drinking

Study finds cannabis oil an effective treatment for Fibromyalgia

Australia and NZ

Tasmania produces 80 percent of Australia's hemp

Referendum results: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern explains why she voted for cannabis reform

Business and investment

Cannabis shares hit session highs after cuomo promises N.Y.

Epidiolex maker GW Pharma reports record quarterly revenue of $137 million

GW Pharma initiates U.S. phase iii trial for cannabis-based drug 

Organigram ups investment in biosynthetically-derived cannabinoid business

How Canadian cannabis firms lost millions on bad greenhouse deals

ODI Pharma AB and Aphria Inc. Execute supply agreement

International and Politics

South Dakota just legalised both medical and recreational cannabis. Here's what you need to know

Montevideo Airport has high hopes of being Latin America's cannabis hub

New medical cannabis law in Argentina promotes self-cultivation and industrial development

U.K. MPs back use for epileptic children

More medical cannabis products available in Peruvian pharmacies