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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 11 Articles
News   -   Sep 02, 2026 Polydrug Seizure in Malta Raises Questions About How Regulation Handles Mixed Markets
Polydrug Seizure in Malta Raises Questions About How Regulation Handles Mixed Markets

A recent arrest involving cannabis and cocaine sachets highlights the ongoing complexity of enforcement in a partially regulated market.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Sep 01, 2026 Format Over Flower: How Convenience Is Reshaping Cannabis Consumer Demand
Format Over Flower: How Convenience Is Reshaping Cannabis Consumer Demand

Disposable vapes, infused pre-rolls, and oral pouches are redefining what cannabis consumers actually want to buy.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 27, 2026 After the Harvest: Why Post-Processing Defines Medical Cannabis Quality
After the Harvest: Why Post-Processing Defines Medical Cannabis Quality

The science of drying and curing is often overlooked, but it may be the most consequential stage in medical cannabis production.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 25, 2026 Aurora vs. Curaleaf: What a $272M Hostile Bid Says About Cannabis M&A
Aurora vs. Curaleaf: What a $272M Hostile Bid Says About Cannabis M&A

A bitter public dispute between two of the industry's largest operators exposes the fragile economics driving consolidation in global cannabis markets.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 20, 2026 Europe's Cannabis Market Set for Sustained Growth Through 2030
Europe's Cannabis Market Set for Sustained Growth Through 2030

New market analysis projects robust expansion across medical and adult-use segments, with regulatory fragmentation the key variable to watch.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 18, 2026 UK Medical Cannabis Is Booming — What Europe's Laggards Can Learn
UK Medical Cannabis Is Booming — What Europe's Laggards Can Learn

Britain's prescription market is expanding at a pace that has surprised even industry insiders, raising pointed questions for EU regulators.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 13, 2026 Legal Markets Grow, Illicit Markets Adapt: The Cannabis Paradox of 2026
Legal Markets Grow, Illicit Markets Adapt: The Cannabis Paradox of 2026

The UNODC's World Drug Report 2026 finds 256 million cannabis users globally — but reform and the black market are evolving in tandem.

by Julian Farrugia
Industry & Intelligence   -   Aug 04, 2026 US Hemp Sector Buys Time as Senate Delays Ban to December
US Hemp Sector Buys Time as Senate Delays Ban to December

A last-minute legislative reprieve keeps most hemp-derived products on American shelves — but the industry's long-term future remains unresolved.

by Julian Farrugia
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