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Key Regulatory Dynamics Shaping Nicotine and Cannabis
Shane MacGuill
The impact of regulation across both the tobacco and the cannabis industries is immense, with the former experiencing ever-tightening frameworks, often even on newer, perceived less harmful forms of consumption, and the latter going through a period of rapid, if uneven, liberalisation. This theme examines the key elements of regulatory mechanics in each industry, analysing where one may influence the other in the longer term.
Japan Leads the Sober Curious Culture in Asia Pacific
Tomomi Fujikawa
Sober curious culture is a trend that is about drinkers trying to moderate their consumption levels rather than fully abstaining from alcohol. In Japan, the first signs of the sober curious trend are emerging, as “dry” initiatives are beginning to take place.
Six Key Cannabis Innovation Trends
Shane MacGuill
The legal cannabis industry, in both adult-use and CBD, is rapidly evolving. Here we outline six of the key trends in new product developments which brand owners are addressing in global recreational and CBD markets.
The Cannabis Review: Capturing the Past, Present and Future of Legal Cannabis
Shane MacGuill
Euromonitor International's Shane MacGuill, Head of Nicotine and Cannabis research, spoke recently to leading independent podcast The Cannabis Review about how we developed our research and analysis on the emerging legal cannabinoid space, how it interacts with other CPG industries and the future evolution of the European market.
Key Trends for Cannabis in Czech Republic: New Opportunities in 2023
Shane MacGuill
The global market for legalised cannabis was worth USD41 billion in 2022 and is projected to generate USD100 billion by 2027, according to Euromonitor International. Due to its small customer base, the Czech Republic accounts for just 0.1% of the total worth of European value.
ICBC Barcelona: On Authenticity in Cannabis
Shane MacGuill
Euromonitor's Head of Tobacco Research, Shane MacGuill, reflects on the 2023 International Cannabis Business Conference in Barcelona, at which he hosted a panel discussion with industry veterans.