Cannabis

This latest in our series of quarterly briefings discusses the main news affecting the global cannabis industry during July-October 2021. It covers the key regulation announcements, the corporate activity among companies involved in the production or…

The cannabis industry is rapidly seeing new developments across the spaces of regulation, mergers & acquisitions and product launches. This report covers these changes which have occurred during the second quarter of 2021. In addition, the concluding…

Emanating from the innovation of tobacco regulators, legislation in the drinks and tobacco industries promises to spread, increasingly shaping the nature and characteristics of the products we can consume and when, how and where they can be marketed…

Latin America is forecast to have the second largest percentage growth by region over the next five years. And although the current market is undeveloped and considered niche, the region will also see the second largest absolute growth in value (USD…

This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…

For the first time in the modern history of the tobacco industry, the last decade has seen the emergence of a viable alternative to the cigarette, altering consumer preferences and use patterns. The Nicotine Survey offers insight into the pace and…

The cannabis industry is rapidly seeing new developments across the spaces of regulation, mergers & acquisitions and product launches. This report covers these changes which have occurred during the first three months of 2021. In addition, the…

Beyond the haze of hype and dramatic share price fluctuations, the cannabis industry is shifting into the realms of fast-moving consumer goods through the adoption of innovative formats, design sophistication and evolving language and semiotics. As…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

From a global perspective, the legal cannabis industry is a young one, undergoing the initial phases of its development. The wider legalisation and availability of cannabinoid products promises to revolutionise worldwide consumption routines and…

The Swiss economy will recover after the recession in 2020. As the population continues to rise slowly and is steadily ageing, the expected growth of disposable income and expenditure on health goods over the forecast period will create a positive…

Poland is strategically important country for cannabis production development. On the one hand, it is one of the leading markets by GDP per capita and population in Eastern Europe. On the other hand, Poland is a member of the EU and neighbouring…

The Netherlands has a long history when it comes to cannabis. If one takes into account both the illicit and legal production and sales, the Netherlands is a very well developed, somewhat saturated market with many long-time, advanced users of…

The Czech Republic has high acceptance of cannabis, and a long-standing tradition of cannabis cultivation and usage. Cannabis legislation has been an issue in the country since the 1990s, when there was an early attempt to legalise cannabis.…

Mexico’s population of 126 million has large implications for the global potential cannabis market, with the potential to become the first or second largest cannabis market. The potential marijuana market would be driven in large part by the youngest…

Israel has one of the highest volumes of consumption especially for Medical Cannabis in the world following the highest consumers; the US, Germany, Canada and Brazil. Due to the large consumer base of medical cannabis in Israel, who at times struggle…

Discussions about the decriminalisation of cannabis use started to gather pace from 2015 in Greece when the left-leaning Syriza party won the election, and acknowledged the failure of a repressive anti-drug policy to tackle drug use and supported the…

Colombia has a bad reputation in terms of drug trafficking but has made enormous strides towards the implementation of a well-regulated cannabis industry. After legalising medical use and creating a legal framework for licensed production, the…

Cannabis culture in Chile is more developed that other countries in Latin America. After decriminalisation in 2016, the country has seen an explosion in grow shops and home growing to access high-quality and safe products for both recreational and…

Australian regulations allow cannabis products for medicinal and research purposes only. Medical cannabis continues to gain momentum in the country, as more companies enter, prices fall and patients increase usage. In 2021, CBD products will likely…