Spannabis 2023, Europe's largest cannabis expo, took place this past weekend in Barcelona and was a roaring success, with more than 25,000 people from 50 countries attending the three-day event.

The expo attracted more than 500 companies, including seed banks, grow-shops, laboratories, and CBD products, which resulted in an estimated economic impact of over 8 million euros for the city of Cornellá.

This year, two main themes dominated the discussions: the growing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) and the increasing interest in medical cannabis. The rising demand for these products is likely due to recent news about Spain's plans to quadruple medical cannabis production and the UN's recognition of the hemp …

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