Specialize or Die: Local Pharmacies Embrace Cannabis to Stay Competitive
Innovate or die. The German pharmacy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. With increasing pressure from online platforms like dm and other like DocMorris, many local pharmacies are choosing to specialize in the growing cannabis market to secure their future. Pharmacists like Frank Siepert are setting a strong example. His online pharmacy has seen substantial […]
Germany Legalizes Cannabis: A Glimpse into the Future of Regulated Cannabis Markets
Germany has taken a significant step in cannabis regulation by launching pilot projects for the controlled supply of cannabis to adults, setting the stage for what could be the future of cannabis legalization in Europe. With the approval of these projects, Germany is not only embracing a progressive approach to cannabis but is also placing […]
1 Week After the Biggest Shift in 5 Years for Me as an Investor in the Cannabis Industry: Kindergarten!
A week ago, the U.S. elected a new president, and at the same time, Germany faces political turbulence: Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to call a vote of confidence in mid-January. “Business as usual,” one might think—but not quite. As an investor, I’ve learned not to rely on governments, but I did expect a bit more […]
Germany’s First Cannabis Model Cities: Controlled Retail Sales Begin in Frankfurt and Hannover
With the recent legalization of cannabis for personal use and cultivation in Germany, the cities of Frankfurt and Hannover are pioneering model projects aimed at testing controlled retail sales in specialized stores. Scheduled to launch in early 2025, these initiatives mark a significant shift from theory to practice in the German cannabis policy landscape. Guided […]
Comment: G-BA Decision on Cannabis Prescription – A Step Forward or Just a Placebo for Doctors?
Berlin, October 16, 2024 – The introduction of the new G-BA decision, which allows doctors with certain specialist, focus, or additional qualifications to prescribe medical cannabis without prior approval from health insurance companies, is being celebrated as progress. But beneath the surface, skepticism lingers. Rather than truly easing the prescription of cannabinoids, this decision could […]
Cannabis Cultivation Club from Lower Saxony Harvests First Plants
Ganderkeseer Cannabis-Club Celebrates First Harvest as Pioneer in German Cannabis Licensing In a milestone for Germany’s cannabis landscape, the Ganderkeseer Cannabis-Club has successfully completed its first harvest. The club, which became the first in the country to receive its cultivation license in early June, proudly announced this achievement, underscoring the shift towards regulated and responsible […]
VERTIFARM – Navigating Cannabis Challenges: How Regulation and Energy Drive Innovation
Yesterday, I had the chance to visit VertiFarm for the first time—an event I’ve long looked forward to since I began supporting Martin and Uwe from Light&Fog three years ago. Their innovative work with fog technology in vertical farming has been inspiring, and attending the fair, especially focusing on cannabis, was a real highlight. Lorenz […]
The Race for the Highest THC Content – Will German Cannabis Clubs Face a Testing Arms Race?
With cultivation licenses being issued to cannabis clubs across Germany and the first harvests anticipated around the new year, we may soon witness a unique phenomenon: a competition among clubs to claim the “strongest” cannabis. While this development may seem intriguing, it raises questions about testing accuracy and integrity in THC content measurement. Why the […]
Testing the Waters: The Opportunity to Pilot Vertically Integrated Cannabis Companies in Germany
Germany is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its approach to cannabis regulation, presenting a unique opportunity for those interested in testing vertically integrated cannabis operations. Recent developments, such as the pilot project announced in Wiesbaden, signal the beginning of a structured framework that could eventually pave the way for a fully legal […]
Investing in the German Cannabis Market: A Golden Opportunity with Growth Potential from Over Half a Million German Citizens
Still Growth Potential With the developments since the implementation of the Cannabis Act (CanG), the medicinal cannabis industry has so far been the clear winner of decriminalization in Germany. Before April 1, it was estimated that there were between 200,000 and 300,000 cannabis patients in Germany. The exact number is difficult to determine due to […]