Ben Stevens
Ben is the editor of Business of Cannabis. Since 2021, he has researched, written, and published the vast majority of the outlet’s content, delivering agenda-setting journalism on regulation, business strategy, and policy across Europe.
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- Press releases
Why You Should Attend Business of Cannabis: New York
Industry leaders, regulators and investors meet at Business of Cannabis New York to discuss funding, regulation and sustainable market growth.
- UK & Europe
‘Significant Variation in Standards’ Found Across UK Medical Cannabis Pharmacies as ACMD Review Call Closes
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has closed its latest call for evidence into the impact of medical cannabis legalisation, in what will mark the most comprehensive review of the UK’s cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPM) framework since it was introduced in 2018.
- US & Canada
New York Issues First $5m in Cannabis Reinvestment Grants, Four Years After Scheme Started
New York state has awarded $5m in ‘Community Reinvestment Grants’ to 50 non-profit organisations around the state, in the first round of handouts funded by legal cannabis sales taxes.
- UK & Europe
What Will ‘Czech Trump’ Mean for the Country’s Cannabis Industry?
The Czech Republic, long considered one of Europe’s most progressive countries on cannabis and wider drug reform, is entering a period of political transition following its parliamentary election earlier this month.
- Industry Trends
Speculation to Selectivity: Renewed Optimism Emerges Across Cannabis and Biotech Plays
Tilray Tilray has enjoyed a series of significant bumps in stock price over the last couple of weeks, driven largely by last week’s fervent speculation over the President’s social media posts.
- Press releases
Alternaleaf Launches UK’s First Women’s Health Cannabis Service
Alternaleaf, a UK-based medical cannabis clinic, has launched the country’s first women’s health service dedicated to cannabis-based treatments for gynaecological and hormonal conditions.
- Medical Cannabis
California Medical Cannabis Home Delivery Bill Vetoed by Governor Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have allowed certain cannabis microbusinesses to ship medical products directly to patients using common carriers such as FedEx and UPS, citing concerns that the proposed system would be ‘burdensome and overly complex to administer’.
- Uncategorized
What’s On the Agenda for Business of Cannabis: New York 2025?
Industry leaders, regulators and investors meet at Business of Cannabis New York to discuss funding, regulation and sustainable market growth.
- Opinion
From Growth to Discipline: PHCANN’s Vision for Pharmaceutical Cannabis in Europe
As Europe’s medical cannabis market shifts from a focus on growth to pharmaceutical discipline, PHCANN International has emerged as a leading voice in this new phase.
- UK & Europe
Germany Advances MedCanG Amendments to Restrict Prescriptions and Telemedicine Use
Just a week after the first official data on the impact of Germany’s cannabis reforms was published, the Federal Cabinet approved proposals to restrict medical cannabis prescriptions across the country.
- Press releases
Solihull Health Check Rebrands as Airmed Clinic in Partnership with The VOR Group
Solihull Health Check Clinic has officially rebranded its medical cannabis service as Airmed Clinic, marking a new chapter in affordable and patient-focused care.
- Uncategorized
Business of Cannabis: New York 2025 – Policy, Investment and Market Growth
At a Glance Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Venue: The Wythe Hotel, Williamsburg, New York Attendees: 200+ industry leaders, investors, and policymakers Focus: Regulation, retail strategy, investment, and market growth Tickets: [Purchase here] Where New York’s Cannabis Industry Connects Business of Cannabis: New York returns to The Wythe Hotel on 6 November 2025, bringing together…
