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Curaleaf completes buyout of remaining stake in Germany’s Four 20 Pharma

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Curaleaf Holdings has completed the acquisition of the remaining 45% stake it did not previously own in Four 20 Pharma GmbH, a German producer and distributor of fully EU-GMP and GDP licensed medical cannabis. Four 20 Pharma is recognized for its high quality cultivation, pharmaceutical grade processing and comprehensive distribution network in Germany and several European markets serving nursing homes, pharmacies and research institutions. The company’s commitment to compliance, patient care and scientific rigor positions it as a cornerstone of the European medical cannabis ecosystem.

The full acquisition of Four 20 Pharma vertically strengthens Curaleaf’s integrated global supply chain, from proprietary cultivation sources in Portugal and Canada to licensed distribution throughout Germany, providing patient quality assurance from seed and full oversight at every stage. Since the initial agreement in 2022, Curaleaf and Four 20 Pharma have worked closely together to expand patient access, advance research initiatives and streamline the international cannabis supply chain by validating a data-driven approach to education, cultivation and product development.

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“Completing this acquisition of the remaining stake in Four 20 Pharma reinforces our commitment to Europe and the strategic importance of building high-quality local operations in a market that will continue to grow significantly,” said Boris Jordan, CEO and President of Curaleaf. “Four 20 Pharma’s leadership in production, fulfillment and distribution allows us to expand patient access to medical cannabis while driving innovation in the international market. This investment has been a significant and strategic anchor in our international strategy, and we look forward to continued long-term growth in Europe.”

“Joining Curaleaf as a fully integrated subsidiary marks an exciting new chapter for Four 20 Pharma,” said Torsten Greif, Founder and Managing Director of Four 20 Pharma. “We built this company on an uncompromising commitment to quality, compliance and patient care, values ​​that align perfectly with Curaleaf’s international mission. Together, we are positioned to set the standard for medical cannabis in regulated markets around the world.”

Building on the success of Four 20 Pharma in Germany, Curaleaf has already launched the Four 20 brand in the UK and Poland and plans to continue expanding the brand to additional international markets, leveraging the quality and fulfillment model that has made Four 20 Pharma one of Germany’s most trusted medical cannabis brands.

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Columbia hemp business Burning Acre to close and move to North Carolina over new Tennessee rules

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Burning Acre, a Columbia, Tennessee-based hemp company, says it will close its retail store and move operations to North Carolina ahead of new state regulations that take effect July 1, according to WSMV.

The business says its last day to open in Columbia will be June 30, the same day the Tennessee Department of Agriculture licenses for hemp-derived cannabinoids expire. As of July 1, businesses that continue to operate in the state will be required to be licensed under a new regulatory framework led by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Burning Acre says the changes have forced it to abandon plans for a new sandwich shop and bakery and close its Tennessee retail operations and relocate to Murphy, North Carolina. “I won’t sugarcoat it, it’s a very hard video for me and a message I should never have written,” the business wrote.

The business puts the annual cost of manufacturing, distribution and running the retail store at about $750. Under the new rules, he says, those costs would rise by tens of thousands of dollars, citing new licensing fees, a required $25,000 annual bond and increased testing fees.

The law, which took effect in July, changes the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid businesses from the Department of Agriculture to the ABC. The Department of Agriculture stopped issuing licenses at the end of 2025, and the licenses issued by the TDA will remain valid until June 30, 2026.

“Columbia, we absolutely love being a part of this community,” said Burning Acre. “We are truly heartbroken to have to say goodbye to this location.”

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North Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill To Set A Minimum Age Limit For Hemp And Kratom Products

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“Many other details about cannabis have been debated and will continue to be debated.”

By Christine Zhu, NC Newsline

Lawmakers in North Carolina are considering banning people under 21 from buying or possessing certain hemp-derived consumables, including combustible hemp flower, hemp cigarettes, gummies and drinks, or items that include the drug kratom.

The House Agriculture and Environment Committee approved a rewrite of Senate Bill 59 on Wednesday. This is the latest attempt by state legislators after years of proposals to regulate the sale of hemp products that didn’t work out in the end.

This measure would prohibit companies from selling such products to under-21s. If the seller has “reasonable grounds” to believe that the buyer is under the age of 21, the seller must verify the buyer’s ID.

Rep. Jimmy Dixon (R-Duplin), who introduced the bill, said he was motivated to bring public attention to issues surrounding cannabis. He said there was a 14-year-old boy in his neighborhood who had an emergency after buying a hemp-derived product.

“There are a lot of other details about cannabis that have been debated and will continue to be debated, but ladies and gentlemen, to make sure we have the good sense to be agents of these kinds of issues, that’s the lowest hanging fruit,” he said.

Violators would face a Class 2 felony, as well as a fine of $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second offense and $1,500 for subsequent offenses.

asked Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford). of the bill language resulted in potential changes to hemp-derived products. It is common for manufacturers of synthetic recreational drugs to make changes to the chemical composition of their products to avoid legal bans or restrictions.

“I assume the definition as written is broad enough to capture any future manipulation of molecules,” he said. Dixon nodded.

Legislators also voted in favor correction To add kratom products to the under-21 ban.

Rep. Jeffrey McNeely (R-Iredell), who proposed the amendment, said it was necessary to add those elements to the bill.

“I’ve been working on this for quite some time, trying to get these bills passed,” McNeely said. “We definitely have a problem. So I’m hoping we can keep posting this and we’ll get something done before we get out of the short session here.”

Both the amendment and the legislation passed unanimously without debate.

The bill moves next to the House Rules Committee. Other amendments will be heard when they appear on the House floor, which could be as soon as next week.

This story was first published by NC Newsline.

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GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 in 2026 photos

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Well, it’s not 2026 photos, but with around 600 photos, we definitely did our best. For the past two days, the Netherlands has been the place to be for the global greenhouse industry. From Flower Trials for the horticulture sector, company visits to growers and technical suppliers, as well as dinners, get-togethers, drinks, knowledge sessions and much more. And of course with GreenTech Amsterdam.

The event brought together professionals from around the world to connect, network, share knowledge and do business.

Next week, we’ll be sharing more information on market developments, trends, what’s on display, news, business news, innovations and whatever else you can think of, but for now we’ll stick to photo reporting.

Click here for the photo report.

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