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Shane Brisson, Chief Creative Officer of Cannabis & Tech Today, oversaw the magazine’s first European print run in Berlin. Volume 8, Issue 1 of Cannabis & Tech Today was produced alongside the magazine’s return to the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, a setting that reflects the direction of both the publication and the industry it covers. This issue centers on international legislation, sustainability, and the systems now shaping cannabis at scale, with reporting that moves between U.S. policy shifts and Europe’s more structured, medical-first approach. The decision to print locally in Germany came out of that context. Getting the…

A political movement to protect UK medical cannabis patients from discrimination has gained significant momentum, with the Welsh Liberal Democrats passing a motion calling for UK-wide guidance to end what campaigners describe as a “postcode lottery” of legal protections.The motion, titled “Protecting Patients Prescribed Medical Cannabis and Other Essential Medicines from Discrimination in Wales”, was proposed by the Clwyd East and Flintshire Liberal Democrats and passed at the party’s Spring 2026 Conference. It marks the first time a UK political party has adopted protecting medical cannabis patients’ rights as official policy.The move builds on groundbreaking work by Salford councillor Andrew…

Happy 420 is not just a hype. For cannabis lovers, it is a holiday on the 20th of April to celebrate Marijuana. Being every stoner’s favorite holiday of the year, it is also the best time to lift your spirits, soothe stress, and turn chaos into calm. If you are planning to spend the day with friends or chill alone, here are the best D9 gummies that can make the day special. Kind Oasis Kind Oasis Gummies offer a reliable, great-tasting way to enjoy THC. The 100% vegan gummies stand out for their consistency, quality, and flavor. With each gummy,…

Snoop Dogg is bringing Death Row Records’ cannabis genetics to U.S. growers for the first time, via a new collab with Sensi Seeds. Cannabis & Tech Today discussed the launch with Gio Dronkers from Sensi Seeds. C&T Today: Are you seeing an uptick in homegrown? Gio Dronkers: Yes, we are seeing an uptick because retail price stability for premium flower and high state-level taxation are driving consumers toward more cost-efficient, long-term alternatives. Beyond cost and tech, consumers are increasingly demanding full transparency regarding their product’s cultivation history, choosing to bypass commercial supply chains to guarantee organic standards and the absence…

The U.S. hemp and CBD processing sector is entering a period of industrial transition, with manufacturers under pressure to demonstrate consistent quality, safety and scalable production. Currently, federal policy discussions are unresolved, with proposals advancing along divergent trajectories. One approach, embodied in the Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection (HEMP) Act, seeks to eliminate the “hemp loophole” by constraining intoxicating cannabinoid derivatives while maintaining commercial pathways for non‑intoxicating CBD products. A contrasting regulatory signal arises from the proposal to allow Medicare reimbursement for specific hemp‑derived CBD formulations, suggesting possible classification of CBD within a quasi‑pharmaceutical regulatory architecture. Regardless of how regulations…

The cannabis market faces a fundamental problem that’s destroying profitability for licensed producers across North America: mediocrity at scale. Walk into any dispensary and the pattern becomes obvious. Shelves overflow with flower competing on price rather than quality. Consumers face endless options yet leave underwhelmed. The issue isn’t scarcity. It’s that mid-grade product dominates retail spaces, creating a race to the bottom that damages everyone in the supply chain. The True Cost of Growing Mid-Grade Cannabis For commercial cultivators, producing average flower creates a vicious cycle that intensifies quarterly. Price compression squeezes margins as more operations come online with similar…

For 50 years, the Netherlands has famously adopted a relaxed attitude to cannabis. Across the country, coffeeshops have allowed people to buy and consume cannabis in a relaxed and safe environment. What many people outside the country don’t realise is that cannabis has never strictly been legal across the country. Thanks to Gedoogbeleid – a policy of tolerance towards ‘soft’ drug – cannabis has been accepted, but behind each coffeeshop hid a contradiction; importing, cultivating and selling cannabis wholesale remained illegal.Coffeeshops have thrived thanks to a ‘back door’ system, where they were allowed to buy from criminals operating in the…

4/20 has always been a celebration of the plant. In 2026, it is just as much a showcase for the technology, design, and infrastructure shaping how people experience it. From AI-powered retail tools to precision-engineered hardware and elevated everyday accessories, this year’s picks reflect an industry moving past novelty and toward refinement. These are the products worth paying attention to right now.MycroDose by Nature’s Heritage Full-Spectrum Cannabis, Meet Functional Mushrooms. Say hello to MycroDose, a fresh take on wellness that blends thoughtfully selected cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and other plant-based natural ingredients to support a holistic approach to good health. Whether…

If you’ve taken magic mushrooms, it’s most likely you’ve consumed the UK’s native wild-growing Liberty Caps, aka Psilocybe semilanceata, or one of the commonly cultivated Psilocybe cubensis strains such as Golden Teachers.Amongst mushroom growers and psilonaut circles, another species of psychedelic mushroom is having a moment in the spotlight. Psilocybe ochraceocentrata is making waves amongst those in the know… and for good reason. Native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, and found growing on or near decomposing native mammalian herbivore dung, the species favours mixed deciduous and miombo woodland on granitic sand. The species name “ochraceocentrata” refers to a key visual…

Two years after Germany partially legalised cannabis, a government evaluation has found no significant short-term impact on public health, stable youth use, and a reduced black market—though police investigations have been “substantially restricted” by the reforms.Adult-use cannabis was legalised in Germany just over 2 years ago on the 1st April 2024 in a piece of legislation known as the Consumer Cannabis Act (CanG). The new law allowed for the possession of cannabis, as well as cultivation at home and through cannabis cultivation associations. The law also updated the existing medicinal framework by categorising cannabis as a more standard medicine, allowing…