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Julian Farrugia

Julian Farrugia covers cannabis business, technology, and industry intelligence for Cannabis Malta. He tracks European market developments, cultivation innovations, and the emerging economics of the regulated cannabis sector.

Julian Farrugia's Work 19 Articles
Industry & Intelligence   -   Oct 15, 2026 Aurora, Curaleaf, and the Battle for Europe's Cannabis Supply Chain
Aurora, Curaleaf, and the Battle for Europe's Cannabis Supply Chain

A hostile takeover, a rival suitor, and a German facility expansion: why the Aurora-Curaleaf saga matters beyond North America.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Oct 13, 2026 When the State Won't Pay: Bedrocan's Collapse and What It Means for Medical Cannabis Supply
When the State Won't Pay: Bedrocan's Collapse and What It Means for Medical Cannabis Supply

Europe's oldest medicinal cannabis producer has gone bankrupt — and the Dutch government's refusal to accept delivered stock may have sealed its fate.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 29, 2026 Hemp's Surplus Problem: Can Animal Feed Absorb the Overflow?
Hemp's Surplus Problem: Can Animal Feed Absorb the Overflow?

With global hemp production continuing to outpace demand, researchers and regulators are asking whether animal feed could become a genuine secondary market.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 22, 2026 The EU-GMP Blind Spot That's Locking APAC Cannabis Out of Europe
The EU-GMP Blind Spot That's Locking APAC Cannabis Out of Europe

A June 2026 German regulatory ruling has quietly redrawn the rules for cannabis imports — and most Asia-Pacific producers haven't caught up.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 17, 2026 From Near-Collapse to £8m Revenue: What Northern Leaf's Revival Tells Us
From Near-Collapse to £8m Revenue: What Northern Leaf's Revival Tells Us

The Jersey cultivator's turnaround from liquidation risk to operational profitability offers a rare template for European cannabis operators navigating the sector's brutal economics.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 17, 2026 Beyond THC and CBD: The Minor Cannabinoids Waiting for Their Moment
Beyond THC and CBD: The Minor Cannabinoids Waiting for Their Moment

The pharmaceutical potential of cannabis may be far greater than current medicine reflects — and the bottleneck is not science, but supply and education.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 10, 2026 France's CBD Crackdown Heads to Court — and the Whole EU Is Watching
France's CBD Crackdown Heads to Court — and the Whole EU Is Watching

French trade groups challenge an abrupt market ban on CBD food products, with implications that reach well beyond France's borders.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 08, 2026 Can the Endocannabinoid System Be Measured Like Blood Sugar?
Can the Endocannabinoid System Be Measured Like Blood Sugar?

A Swedish researcher's patent application could reshape how clinicians and patients understand cannabis tolerance and ECS function.

by Julian Farrugia
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