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Cannabis Trades Association UK
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The Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) is the British Isles and Europe’s largest and only trade body representing the business interests of the medicinal cannabis, CBD wellness, and hemp industry. As such, it provides a forum for business members.
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𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿

Triploid cannabis plants have three sets of chromosomes instead of two, which makes them naturally sterile. That means no seeds, no pollen problems, and perfectly consistent flowers. Discover why triploid genetics could become the future of prem
Polyploid and Triploid Cannabis: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Every living thing, from humans to plants, has chromosomes, tiny packages of DNA that carry genetic information. The number of chromosome sets a plant has is described by the term ploidy.
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𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Registration for is open!

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵–𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, we’re celebrating 25 years of CannaTrade
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Over 150 exhibitors from around the world

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 ! www.cannatrade.ch/en/exhibitors

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: Until December 31, 2025, you’ll get 10% off booth
🇺🇸 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀.
🇬🇧 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗻𝗼.

Two leaders. One week. Very different messages.

Trump’s endorsement of CBD for seniors has fuelled US markets — while Starmer has dismissed calls for legalisation from 16-year-old voters in the UK.

The Cannabis Trades Association warns that the UK
𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗻𝗼.

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸!

Trump’s endorsement of CBD for seniors fuels US markets - while UK's Starmer has dismissed calls for legalisation from 16-year-old voters.

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#Cannabis #CBD #UKPolitics #CTA #GlobalShift
Trump Backs Cannabis While Starmer Says No to New Young Voters
In a striking contrast, two world leaders have taken very different approaches to cannabis policy in the same week
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🚨 Final Call Approaching

With less than 3 weeks to go, we’re urging everyone affected by the Novel Foods process to complete the survey.

It takes 5 minutes. It’s anonymous. It could help shape how the FSA and policymakers move forward.

🔗 ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDAction #RegulatoryReform #CBDSurvey20
📣 25 Days Left to Share Your Experience

The CBD Novel Foods Impact Survey closes in just over 3 weeks.

If you’ve lost money, time, or products because of the FSA process — or even exited the market — this is your time to be heard.

🧾 Add your voice anonymously: ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDCommunity #Pol
⏳ Final Weeks – Will Your Story Be Counted?

The clock’s ticking.
If your CBD business was affected by the FSA’s Novel Foods process, now is the time to speak up.

✅ Anonymous
✅ Deadline: 12 October 2025

📢 ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDCommunity #NovelFoodsSurvey #UKCBD #LastCall
Something's shifting. A disturbance in the cannabis force is calling attention to the Medicinal Cannabis industry. Patients need to have a voice as well - and they're doing it on social media. #CTAUK #CannabisTrades #CannabisCulture #IndustryChange #TimeForAction Read the full blog on the CTA websit
A disturbance in the force
Listen to what the patients are saying
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🗓️ Countdown to Deadline – Less Than 2 Months to Go

If the FSA’s Novel Foods process disrupted your growth, investment, or staff—don’t stay silent.

📅 The survey closes on 12 October 2025.
Add your voice. Shape the conversation. Build the case.

🔗 ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDSector #UKHemp #PolicyImpact #
📊 Early Data Shows Major Disruption

From six-figure losses to cancelled product lines, the Novel Foods process has had a serious impact on CBD businesses.

📢 But we need a full picture - and that means your input.

🧾 Take the anonymous survey today: ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDEvidence #PolicyChange #UKC
🚪 No Longer in the Industry? We Still Need You.

If Novel Foods regulations pushed you out of the UK CBD space, your story still matters.

This survey aims to show the real-world impact: lost products, job cuts, business closures.

📢 Take 5 minutes to be counted.
📝 ctauk.info/IMPACT
#CBDExit #UKCBD
Foraging is enjoying a resurgence - but what does UK law say about wild harvesting for food and medicine? This blog breaks down the rights, wrongs, and risks. #CTAUK #CannabisTrades #ForagingUK #WildHarvest #NatureAndLaw Read the full blog on the CTA website.
Foraging and the Law
What you need to know before picking mushrooms or plants
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The Cannabis Trades Association is proud to be a Media Partner for #Spannabishashtag/Spannabis2026" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Spannabis2026 — Europe’s leading cannabis expo. A global celebration of cannabis culture, innovation and progress.

See you in Barcelona. 🌿

#CannabisIndustry #CTAUK #MedicalCannabis #Hemp #CannabisCulture #Spannabis
Join us for CTA Networking & Drinks at The Lucky Pig, Fitzrovia 🎉
🗓 Tues 24 June | 🕔 From 5pm
🎟 Tickets £20 – selling fast!
🍸 First drink on us. Real people. Real conversations. Real change.
🎥 Watch why: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG
12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss CTA Networking & Drinks - Number 1
Just 4 stops west of the Barbican – Super convenient on the Metropolitan, Circle, or Hammersmith & City lines. No excuse!

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa #LondonTube #LuckyP
CTA B2B Networking & Drinks - We'll do it again !
Following our first success - another chance to connect with key players across the cannabis and hemp industries to explore opportunities.
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𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮
Free pizza – Fuel up before the next round of deadlines, events, or campaigns after 7pm.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro
@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#LondonTube #LuckyPig #Networking #C href="/hashtag/CannabisEuropa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CannabisEuropa #C
𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯
Two free drinks on us – Because we know networking is always better with a glass in hand.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#LondonTube #LuckyPig #Networking #CannabisEuropa
𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰
Mix with the movers – Meet key figures across the hemp, CBD, and cannabis sectors – policy influencers, business leaders, and fellow trailblazers.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @Cannabi
𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱
New contacts = new opportunities – Whether you're looking to partner, hire, invest, or collaborate, this is where conversations start.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#Lon
Brand loyalty is changing - and cannabis businesses must adapt. This blog explores what keeps customers coming back and how to stay ahead in a value-driven market. It's more than just a logo. #CTAUK #CannabisTrades #BrandLoyalty #CannabisConsumers #RetentionStrategies Read the full blog on the CTA w
Brand Loyalty
What builds it, what breaks it, and how to win it back
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𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲
Relaxed vibes, real talk – Ditch the conference lanyards and enjoy genuine connections in a chilled setting.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#LondonTube #LuckyPig #Networki
𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳
CTA insider scoop – Get the latest updates, campaign previews, and early-access info direct from the team.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#LondonTube #LuckyPig #Networkin
𝟭𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 - 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴
Supportive space – Whether you're brand new or well-established, this is your chance to ask questions, share advice, and find support.

Tickets: ctauk.info/LUCKYPIG

Sponsors: @AdactMedical @Reakiro

@LuckyPig @CannabisEuropa
#Lon
𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞?

CTA MD Marika Graham-Woods, dives into the growing evidence for reclassifying cannabis from Class B to Class C

📘 Read the full article here: www.cannabistrades.org/articles/cla...

#CannabisPolicy #CTAUK #DrugReform #LondonDrugsCommission