Germany has reached its 2025 cannabis import limit of 122 tons and moved to restrict online sales amid a 400% import surge. New rules require in-person prescriptions and pharmacy-only distribution.
At Reykjavík’s Hemp4Future conference, veteran cannabis attorney Bob Hoban broke down the messy rhythm of global cannabis reform—exploring Iceland’s potential to lead with sustainability, lessons from Uruguay and Colombia, and why progress matters more than perfection.
At Expopharm Düsseldorf, Honeysuckle spoke with Remexian Pharma leaders Stefan Adomeit and Francesco Baganz about Germany’s rapidly evolving medical market—where patient demand, shrinking margins, and cross-border consolidation are reshaping the future.
At Expopharm and InterTabac, global strategist Deepak Anand shares insights on Canada’s hard lessons, Germany’s growing pains, India’s potential as the world’s largest cannabis market, and why access—not hype—will define the industry’s future.
Germany’s Cannabis Act evaluation shows fewer youth consumers, no rise in accidents, and declining crime. Bloomwell CEO Niklas Kouparanis warns against restricting medical access, arguing it would re-criminalize patients and undermine public health progress.
At Expopharm 2025 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest pharma trade fair, cannabis was given a dedicated spotlight. The focus on plant-based therapies signaled their growing role in healthcare — once fringe, now central to Europe’s pharmaceutical conversation.
Honeysuckle joined InterTabac 2025 in Dortmund, the world’s leading trade fair for tobacco and next-gen products. From global networking to the Cannabis Business Expo pavilion, the event spotlighted culture, commerce, and the future of lifestyle innovation.
Leaders including Sasho Stefanoski and Jamie L. Pearson joined the Medical Resource Association, Inc. panel, exploring global cannabis lessons, local opportunities, and the need for patient-centered systems built on trust, sustainability, and innovation.
KANHA marks 10 years with its “10 Years of Bliss” Sweepstakes, featuring prizes from creative workshops to an all-expenses-paid trip to Thailand’s first cannabis wellness resort. Fans and budtenders alike are invited to celebrate what bliss means to them.
Blimburn Seeds partners with Happy Valley Genetics to expand global access to premium cannabis seeds. The collaboration unites European heritage with U.S. innovation, bringing trusted photoperiod and autoflower strains to growers worldwide.
Science in the City International returns to Bordeaux on Sept 11–12, 2025, with global leaders in cannabis science, medicine, and industry. Featuring voices like PHCANN CEO Sasho Stefanoski, the summit blends education, networking, and French elegance at La Cité du Vin.
Enua CEO Albert Schwarzmeier has scaled the German company from 15 to 55 employees and built strong pharmacy partnerships, making it a top-three medical cannabis distributor. With expansion into the UK and Poland ahead, enua is shaping Europe’s fast-growing €2B cannabis market.
Baked Thailand launches the country’s first FDA-approved cannabis cookies, offering microdose edibles that blend safety, flavor, and cultural change.
Cannafair 2025 drew up to 30,000 visitors to Düsseldorf, confirming its place as one of Europe’s leading cannabis fairs. With roots in Highway magazine, the event blends culture, community, and industry while spotlighting Germany’s path toward a legalized and thriving green economy.
Feldman Legal Advisors has promoted Jessica Steinberg, Ph.D., to Associate in London after her admission to practice law in England and Wales, expanding the firm’s cannabis, psychedelics, and corporate practice across U.S. and European markets.
