Did you know that anxiety affects more than 300 million people worldwide1, with as many as one in six South Africans suffering from this mental health disorder?...
According to a recent online survey, almost 62% of CBD users reported using CBD to treat a medical condition, particularly pain, anxiety and depression...
In search of natural pain and stress relief options, many turn to CBD (cannabidiol) in its oil form to create positive change. The good news is that there are various other forms of CBD available, from topicals and drops to edible pastilles and capsules...
Science stepped in, and cannabis myths and legends are now backed by research, which led Adcock Ingram to launch the Adco CBD range of products...
Insight Survey's latest SA Juice Industry Landscape Report 2020 uncovers the global and local markets based on the latest information and research...
Issued by Insight Survey 8 Jun 2020
The Schedules to the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Medicines Act), relating specifically to cannabis and some of its components (ie. cannabinoids), have, since 22 May 2020, officially been amended...
Martha Burnett and Roxanne Gilbert 4 Jun 2020
Currently, South Africa is one of only three African countries that permit the cultivation of medical cannabis. A licence for cannabis production can be obtained, but the processes for its provision are stringent...
Rui Lopes and Darryl Bernstein 21 Apr 2020
The pet care industry continues to grow at a rapid rate fuelled by a rise in pet parenting across the globe...
There has been a steady increase in CBD-based products entering the market over the last few years, and consumers would be wise to educate themselves on their contents.
The top five trends recognised for 2019 were: simplification and experimentation, gin, rum, low- to no- ABV (alcohol by volume) drinks and the start of a 'green' movement...
According to the African Cannabis Report, Nigeria and South Africa stand to become the continent's highest value markets by 2023 if cannabis usage is permitted for medicinal and recreational use...
Claudi Nortjé 12 Dec 2019
Lee-Ann Liebenberg is launching a new health and wellness brand called DR+SWISS, a range of products that contains premium CBD oils sourced from Switzerland, into the South African market...
Issued by OnPoint PR 28 Nov 2019
In May of 2019, the Department of Health made the historic decision of making the cannabis derivate cannabidiol available for wholesale distribution in South Africa...
After seeing a gap in the South African market for elegantly-marketed and packaged cannabis-related products, Joanne Hope, a fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, created KushKush - a female-centric cannabis-centred retail and content platform...
Ruth Cooper 14 Nov 2019
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned that the establishment of illegal dispensaries/outlets, online sites and social media platforms for marketing and selling cannabis and related products to the public remains illegal...
South African luxury pet brand From The Barkery (FTB) recently launched a Cannabidiol oil (CBD) range of hemp dog treats, which are locally sourced and made in small batches...
Following the recent Constitutional Court decision in Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince and Others 2018, the Trade Marks Office has updated its policy on the registration of cannabis-related trademarks, effective 7 August 2019...
Clea Rawlins 7 Oct 2019
Alchemy Elixzar has launched South Africa's first complete range of CBD-infused skincare products...
Even though the Constitutional Court decriminalised cannabis for personal use, the informal sale of it poses some danger to the uninformed consumer, says The Vape Store founder Nicola Malvicini...
Morningside Shopping Centre in Sandton is shaking up almost one-third of its retail and restaurant mix with the introduction of new brands.
As part of the UCT's Honours-level Programme in Management in Entrepreneurship (PDE) course requirements, students are starting up their own businesses. This year, however, they will have an added hand as 1-grid will provide students with the resources to design a professional website for their new businesses...
Italian-inspired restaurant franchise Col'Cacchio and CBD brand africanpure have joined their respective expertise to introduce South Africa's very first Cannabis pizza range...
Globally, there has been a growing trend among consumers towards improved health and wellbeing. As a result, the global health trend has swept across all industries, including bottled water...
Issued by Insight Survey 20 May 2019
There is a major driving force behind many CBD retailers and startups. Edmon Mamane, the CEO of Terravidaonline.com explains this giant phenomenon - and how entrepreneurs can get involved...
Issued by Monetary Library 4 Dec 2018
The impending legalisation of access to medical cannabinoids in South Africa is opening up a host of research opportunities that the medical sector should embrace...
Issued by Cipla 15 Feb 2018
It can be harvested in as little as twelve weeks from sowing, does not require chemical inputs such as pesticides, and the whole plant can be used in one way or another to produce over 25,000 products...
Arné Verhoef 3 Jan 2018
A British grandma has become a mum again at 53, despite the fact she was still on contraceptive pills "just in case".
American researchers have found that a compound found in cannabis may stop breast cancer spreading throughout the body.