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Nicotine and Cannabis in Transition: The Key Trends Defining H1 2026
13 Aug 26Nicotine and cannabis are experiencing significant transformation. Growth is currently led by smokeless products, as regulatory frameworks become increasingly stringent worldwide. With global GDP growth slowing to 2.9% and inflation at 4.6% in 2026, companies are accelerating efforts to diversify portfolios, enter new categories, and adapt to evolving consumer preferences. This update presents the most actionable trends, regulatory changes, and strategic responses shaping the outlook for these industries.
Erwin Henriquez
Top Five Trends Shaping the Global Nicotine Market in 2026
21 Jul 26The global nicotine industry is no longer defined by a single product or category. Structural forces are accelerating portfolio transformation, shifting consumer behaviour, and changing how value is captured.
Erwin Henriquez
Top Five Trends in Cannabis: Cannabis Industry Faces Regulatory Crossroads
27 Apr 26Global cannabis is at a pivotal juncture, shaped by regulatory uncertainty, the ongoing rise of telemedicine, and ever-changing product innovation. As governments grapple with policy, companies must adapt to a landscape where new product features, emerging channels and the rise of hemp-derived intoxicating drinks (HDICs) are redefining both risks and opportunities. This article distils five critical trends currently shaping the sector and what they mean for FMCG stakeholders.
Lucas Pinto
Transgressive Wellness: Why Taboo Is the Next Frontier for Growth
11 Mar 26The USD3 trillion wellness industry is no longer just about green juices, yoga mats and incremental optimisation. A new frontier is emerging, one that challenges long held taboos around substances, mental states and self experimentation. Euromonitor defines this shift as transgressive wellness.
Shane MacGuill
E-Commerce Is Transforming Global Nicotine Retail
14 Jan 26The nicotine industry has traditionally depended on physical retail due to strict regulations and the impulse-driven nature of nicotine purchases. However, a quiet revolution is underway, changing how and where consumers purchase nicotine as they increasingly turn to new products like nicotine pouches, heated tobacco and e-vapour products.
Erwin Henriquez
Chart of The Month: Germany’s Medical Cannabis Boom – Telemedicine’s Role and Regulatory Crossroads
19 Nov 25Our latest Chart of the Month explores Germany’s rapid rise as a legal cannabis market, driven by eased access and telemedicine platforms expanding patient reach.
Lucas Pinto