MJBiz News & Views

Portugal legalized medical cannabis in 2018, and the country wants to become a leading exporter of marijuana for the region.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Joao Taborda da Gama, an attorney based in Lisbon, Portugal, who has been involved in developing the industry since it began, spoke with MJBizDaily's international analyst, Alfredo Pascual, about:

• The state of Portugal's cannabis industry

• The current business opportunities

• Advantages for growers of cannab

Beauty products manufacturers are increasingly looking to include CBD in their merchandise, but hurdles remain around broad availability & acceptance of these products.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Daniela Ciocan, CEO of Unfiltered Beauty, spoke with MJBizDaily's VP of external relations, Chris Day, about:

• Social marketing to educate consumers about CBD

• How to use social media influencers to boost audiences

• The importance of distribution & marketing

While CBD has kept hold of the headlines, several in the hemp industry are already turning their eyes to other molecules in the cannabis plant.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Michael Townsend, president of Hemptown USA, spoke w/ Hemp Industry Daily reporter Laura Drotleff about:

• The cannabinoids expected to open the greatest opportunity for the industry

• The importance of genetics & the challenges in obtaining them.

• Changing consumer demand for cannabinoids.

As legalization marches state by state across the country, expectations are high for adoption even in areas like South Dakota.

In this special episode – recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas – Kyle Detweiler, CEO of Clever Leaves, & Tom Daschle, former majority leader for the U.S. Senate, spoke with MJBizDaily‘s finance reporter, Nick Thomas, about:

• The outlook for South Dakota.

• How public sentiment is driving change at the national level.

• Expectations for national legalization in the

Mexico has until April 30 to legalize all forms of cannabis, which would create the world’s largest adult-use market by population.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Guillermo Nieto, president of the National Cannabis Industry Association (ANICANN), & Hugo Alvarez of Canncura, spoke w/ MJBizDaily's Alfredo Pascual about:

• The current state of Mexico's cannabis industry

• Business opportunities

• Companies positioning to capitalize on the pending legalization

Extractors in the cannabis industry are always looking for ways to be bigger, better and more efficient.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Andy Joseph, CEO of Apeks Supercritical, spoke with Hemp Industry Daily's editor, Kristen Nichols, about:

• How companies should prepare for real due diligence as the industry grows & consolidates.

• Why investment in tech is critical for the expanding marijuana industry.

• The role of artificial intelligence in ag industries.

Florida is one of the hottest markets for cannabis in the U.S., and companies are investing big money to get their pieces of the pie.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Sally Peebles, a partner w/ Vicente Sederberg, spoke w/ MJBizDaily's legal & regulatory reporter, Jeff Smith, about:

• How the key players got their edge.

• Legislative proposals that could fundamentally change the market.

• Other Southern markets to keep an eye on.

A new organization, informally known as the Cannabis Marketing Group, wants to overcome challenges created by a mishmash of rules around marketing.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Sweet Grass' Jesse Burns & Wana Brands' Julia Bright spoke w/ MJBizDaily's VP of external relations, Chris Day, about:

• The need for a group such as this.

• The group's goals for strengthening marketing opportunities.

• New research sponsored by the group about cannabis customers.

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp in the United States, but the industry is still trying to figure out the path to success.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Marysia Morawska, w/ the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service, spoke w/ Hemp Industry Daily's editor, Kristen Nichols, about:

• The potential for hemp in the Southwest.

• Benefits from national standards for testing and labeling.

• Why the hemp industry is ultimately responsible for the problems i

Vaping has been a popular method for ingesting cannabis & tobacco for a while, so the health crisis that unfolded earlier this year caught many off guard.

In this special episode - recorded at MJBizCon in Las Vegas - Wes Burk, president of Emerald Scientific, spoke w/ MJBizDaily's science reporter, Omar Sacirbey, to discuss:

• Why this crisis happened now

• How well the industry reacted - and how it should respond going forward.

What the science says about potentially safer alternatives to vape.